{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demanding rent is infuriating! (9)","output":"### Answer: MADDENING \n ### Explanation: Anagram (indicated by \"rent\") of DEMANDING.  Defn: Infuriating."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get the best of wily creature getting away first (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTFOX \n ### Explanation: OUT (\"getting away\") before (\"first\") + FOX (\"wily creature\").  Defn: Get the best of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agreeable company's unfortunate leaning (9)","output":"### Answer: CONGENIAL \n ### Explanation: CO (\"company\") + Anagram (\"unfortunate\") of LEANING.  Defn: Agreeable"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick to edited header (6)","output":"### Answer: ADHERE \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"edited\") of HEADER.  Defn: Stick"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entail alteration to stern of oriental ship \u2014 that's vital (9)","output":"### Answer: ESSENTIAL \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"alteration\") of ENTAIL = ENTIAL added to back (\"stern\")  of E (\"eastern\") + SS (\"ship\").  Defn:  Vital."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep previously cancelled hold on former musical group (6)","output":"### Answer: SEXTET \n ### Explanation: STET (instruction by editors to printers not to change, ie. \"keep\" the original wordings, etc. of text) placed around (\"hold on\") EX (\"former\").  Defn.  Musical group of 6 players."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bounder involved in decadence (3)","output":"### Answer: CAD \n ### Explanation: Hidden in (\"involved in\")  \"deCADence\".  Defn:  Bounder."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit back at goddess, no small upstart (7)","output":"### Answer: PARVENU \n ### Explanation: Reverse (\"back\") of RAP (\"hit\") = PAR + VENU(s) (\"goddess, no small\", ie. without S).  Defn:  Upstart."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retain right new way to learn a different skill (7)","output":"### Answer: RETRAIN \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"new\") of RETAIN and R (\"right\").  Defn:  Way to learn a different skill."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree in alcove (3)","output":"### Answer: BAY \n ### Explanation: Double definition meaning \"Tree\" and \"Alcove\" respectively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rogue artist's state (6)","output":"### Answer: RASCAL \n ### Explanation: RAS (usual crossword abbrev. for \"artist\" + 's) + CAL (\"state\" of California).  Defn: Rogue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aspect  to assess for apparent worth (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FACE VALUE \n ### Explanation: FACE (\"aspect\") and VALUE (\"to assess\").  Defn:  Apparent worth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Asinine sound man uttered initially had a whine (3-3)","output":"### Answer: HEE-HAW \n ### Explanation: HEE (sounds like (\"uttered\")  HE (\"man\")) + H A W (first letters (\"initially\") of \"had a whine\").  Defn:  Sound made by donkey\/ass (\"asinine\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps adult in another room is a pitch adjuster (9)","output":"### Answer: MODULATOR \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"Perhaps\") of ADULT = DULAT within (\"in\") anagram (\"another\") of ROOM = MO OR.  Defn:  Pitch adjuster."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goad the French want first (6)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLE \n ### Explanation: NEED (\"want\") in front (\"first\") of LE (\"the\" in \"French\").  Defn:  Goad."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Split seed apart, perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: SEPARATED \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"perhaps\") of SEED APART.  Defn. Split"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alert the USA maybe by importing ore intermittently (6)","output":"### Answer: AROUSE \n ### Explanation: Anagram of USA (\"maybe\")  and ORE (\"importing intermittently\").  Defn:  Alert"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honour rank (6)","output":"### Answer: DEGREE \n ### Explanation: Double definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ten in unknown novel of great age (6)","output":"### Answer: NINETY \n ### Explanation: Anagram of TEN IN + Y (\"unknown\" variable in algebra).  Defn:  Great age."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City falls (7)","output":"### Answer: NIAGARA \n ### Explanation: Double definition.  There are actually two Niagara Falls cities, one in Canada and other in USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Empty head with thunder rolling in one of a large number of equal parts (9)","output":"### Answer: HUNDREDTH \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"rolling\") of HD (\"empty head\", ie. without internal letters) and THUNDER.  Defn:  One of a large number (100) of equal parts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Face left, turn and run! That's working well (9)","output":"### Answer: EFFECTUAL \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"and run\") of FACE and LEFT and U (U-\"turn\").  Defn:  Working well."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anticipate worker, excited about what's coming (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPECTANT \n ### Explanation: EXPECT (\"anticipate\") + ANT (\"worker\").  Defn:  Excited about what's coming\u2026.baby perhaps?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Understand and put under arrest (9)","output":"### Answer: APPREHEND \n ### Explanation: Double definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New energy, one third depleted, gets a top up (9)","output":"### Answer: FRESHENER \n ### Explanation: FRESH (\"new\", not the usual N) + ENER(gy) (\"energy, one third depleted\", ie. last 2 out of 6 letters ignored).  Defn:  a top up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Questionable change to a bed on board (9)","output":"### Answer: DEBATABLE \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"change\") of A BED = DEBA \"on\" TABLE (\"board\").  Defn: Questionable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About university's second-class youngster? (3)","output":"### Answer: CUB \n ### Explanation: C (\"about\") + U (\"university\") + B (\"second-class\", compared to A).  Defn:  Youngster."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A farm is lost when farmyard lacks irrigation (3)","output":"### Answer: DRY \n ### Explanation: Defn: Lacks irrigation.  \"when FARMYARD\" is DRY (\"lacks irrigation\") the letters FARMA or its anagram \"A farm\" are deleted (\"lost\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mariner's sole seafood? (7)","output":"### Answer: ABALONE \n ### Explanation: AB (\"Mariner\", able-bodied seaman) + ALONE (\"sole\", not the fish).  Defn:  Seafood, a prized shellfish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whale with a bulge, perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: BELUGA \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"perhaps\") of A BULGE.  Defn:  Whale, a species of white.  Not to be confused with the sturgeon of the same name which provides beluga caviar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad French ruler in Spanish town (6)","output":"### Answer: MALAGA \n ### Explanation: MAL (\"Bad\" in \"French\") + AGA (a Turkish \"ruler\").  Defn:  Name of Spanish town."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warning call outside old city creates a rumpus (6)","output":"### Answer: FURORE \n ### Explanation: FORE (\"warning call\" used by golfers for others to watch out for their balls) around (\"outside\") UR (\"old city\").  Defn:  A rumpus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female country is a dangerous place (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: NO MAN\u2019S LAND \n ### Explanation: NO MAN'S (\"Female\", adjectival) + LAND (\"country\").  Dangerous because it's under dispute, or unclaimed because it's hazardous."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Empty question (4)","output":"### Answer: PUMP \n ### Explanation: Double defn.  What they do to your stomach if you've ingested poison, and what they do to you to find out how it happened."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heads back to station (4)","output":"### Answer: SPOT \n ### Explanation: Reverse (\"back\") of TOPS (\"heads\").  Defn.  \"Station\":  Where you should stand eg. when on duty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Result of embarrassed Queen winning hand? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: ROYAL FLUSH \n ### Explanation: What an \"embarrassed Queen\" shows (I'm afraid ROYAL BLUSH, though more accurate, wouldn't work).  Defn: Unbeatable hand in 5-card stud poker."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot in Centigrade, despite shadowed surroundings (6)","output":"### Answer: SPICED \n ### Explanation: C[entigrade] in (\"surroundings\") SPIED (\"shadowed\", as in being followed by a spy)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approach public by river (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERTURE \n ### Explanation: OVERT (\"public\", in the open) + (\"by\") URE (the \"river\" in Yorkshire).  Defn:  \"Approach\", pre-foreplay, you might say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ward of court in pursuit of restless prince (8)","output":"### Answer: PRECINCT \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"restless\") of PRINCE with CT (\"court\") at the end (\"in pursuit\").  Defn:  \"Ward\", a division of city or county for policing or electoral purposes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article of clothing sock or tie (4)","output":"### Answer: BELT \n ### Explanation: Triple defn.  \"sock\" as in punch, and \"tie\" as in belt up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Card shows English letter inside Greek letter (4)","output":"### Answer: MENU \n ### Explanation: E (\"E[nglish]\") + N(\" letter\") in MU (\"Greek letter\").  Defn:  \"Card\", bill of fare."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adapt male noun to describe objects that can't be seen (8)","output":"### Answer: NOUMENAL \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"Adapt\") of MALE NOUN.  Defn:  Collins gives \"an object that is of purely intellectual intuition\" plus another meaning which is too philosophical for me to explain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Could be pitfalls in giving sacred chant extra note (8)","output":"### Answer: MANTRAPS \n ### Explanation: MANTRA (from Sanskrit sacred message, usage as special word for meditation came later) + PS (\"extra note\", postscript)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gangster has time for new cloak (6)","output":"### Answer: CAPOTE \n ### Explanation: CAPONE (\"Gangster\", Al) with N(ew) substituted by T(ime)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Makes red wine for bullfighting, perhaps (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BLOOD SPORT \n ### Explanation: BLOODS (\"makes red\", stains with blood) + PORT (\"wine\").  Defn:  Example (\"perhaps\") of a blood sport."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Report money raised (4)","output":"### Answer: BRED \n ### Explanation: Homophone (\"report\") of BREAD (\"money\").  Defn:  \"raised\", past tense of breed"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King returned knight's dagger (4)","output":"### Answer: KRIS \n ### Explanation: K[ing] + reversed (\"returned\") of SIR (\"knight\").  Defn: A mean-looking weapon."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Face cryptic compiler continually (10)","output":"### Answer: COMPLEXION \n ### Explanation: COMPLEX (\"cryptic\") + I (\"compiler\") + ON (\"continually\").  Defn.  Colour and general appearance of a person's skin, especially of the \"face\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Propane combusts, theoretically (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ON PAPER \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"combusts\") of PROPANE.  Defn:  As opposed to \"in the real world\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top level network has no limits (5)","output":"### Answer: ATTIC \n ### Explanation: LATTICE (\"network\") with first and last letters removed (\"has no limits\").  Defn:  The room at the top."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walk over nearest empty grating (8)","output":"### Answer: STRIDENT \n ### Explanation: STRIDE (\"Walk\") on top (\"over\") of N[eares]T (\"empty\").  Defn:  \"Grating\", getting on your nerves."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pray not for the solution to this clue, but accept help when in difficulty (3,4,2,1,5)","output":"### Answer: ANY PORT IN A STORM \n ### Explanation: A reverse anagram, or a clue as an answer:  An anagram (\"in a storm\") of ANY PORT gives \"Pray not\".  Defn:  Accept any sort of help when in trouble."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweet hallucinations about fantastic clue (6)","output":"### Answer: DULCET \n ### Explanation: DT (Delirium Tremens: withdrawal symptoms, including \"hallucinations\" in alcoholics) around (\"about\") anagram (\"fantastic\") of CLUE.  Defn.  Pleasant to the ears, \"sweet\" sounding"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give friend a buffet that's delicious (9)","output":"### Answer: PALATABLE \n ### Explanation: PAL (\"friend\") + A TABLE (\"a buffet\", table fare)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A harsh blow for one excluded from abortive hearing (7)","output":"### Answer: MISTRAL \n ### Explanation: I (\"one\") excluded from MISTRIAL (\"abortive hearing\", is there a difference in using \"abortive\" vs \"aborted\"?).  Defn:  A strong cold dry wind in Europe, \"a harsh blow\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's polite to outsource production (9)","output":"### Answer: COURTEOUS \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"production\") of OUTSOURCE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wine cuts meal into pieces (8)","output":"### Answer: MUSCATEL \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"into pieces\") of CUTS MEAL.  Defn:  A sweet \"wine\" from Muscat grapes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I enter link up in internet business (1-6)","output":"### Answer: E-TAILER \n ### Explanation: I in (\"enter\") reverse (\"up\") of RELATE (\"link\", as in to relate one thing to\/with another).  Defn:  an E(lectronic) (Re)tailer"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Redcoat battling in modern style (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ART DECO \n ### Explanation: Anagram (\"battling\") of REDCOAT.  Defn:  Art movement of the 20's and 30's, including architecture.  The Empire State and Chrysler Buildings in New York are examples."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enormous distance needed to analyse speed of light (6)","output":"### Answer: PARSEC \n ### Explanation: PARSE (\"analyse\" as sentence eg. crossword clues) + C (\"speed of light\", as in E=MC2).  Defn:  A \"distance\" in space, much farther than a light-year."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Address hygiene problem in infectious disease (2,3)","output":"### Answer: P.O. BOX \n ### Explanation: B.O. (\"hygiene problem\", one that requires deodorants, at least) in POX (a general term for \"infectious disease\"s incl. small*, chicken*, cow*, and an informal term for syphilis).  Defn:  \"Address\" eg. for those who don't want to be reveal their true addresses.  Shouldn't the enumeration be (1,1,3)?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going out to Chile in old age (9)","output":"### Answer: NEOLITHIC \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*Going out*) of TO CHILE IN.  Defn:  In particular, descriptive of the last phase (\"neo-\" or new, later) of the Stone (\"-lithic) Age, or, in general, of an outdated era."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit with large stone (5)","output":"### Answer: PEARL \n ### Explanation: PEAR(*Fruit*) + L(abbreviation for *large*).  Defn:  Not strictly a *stone*, but still a gem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Minnesota citizenship is implied (5)","output":"### Answer: TACIT \n ### Explanation: Hidden(*In*) *Minneso*TA CIT*izenship."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Easily managed vehicle reversing on flat surface (9)","output":"### Answer: TRACTABLE \n ### Explanation: Reversing* CART(*vehicle*) *on* TABLE(*flat surface*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delivery made by down-to-earth supplier (7)","output":"### Answer: AIRDROP \n ### Explanation: Cryptic defn:  Getting supplies to otherwise inaccessible areas by dropping from aircraft."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very young cat I lost in the old city (7)","output":"### Answer: BABYLON \n ### Explanation: BABY(*Very young*) + LiON(*cat*) minus(*lost*) *I.*  Defn:  *old city *of Biblical times."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plants in front of Criterion before start of play (5)","output":"### Answer: CACTI \n ### Explanation: First letter(*front*) of C*riterion*, *before *ACTI(Act 1, *start of play*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Condensation, so we hear, that's expected (3)","output":"### Answer: DUE \n ### Explanation: Homophone(*so we hear*) of Dew(*Condensation*).  Defn:  As in \"the flight is due to arrive in an hour\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long period ending in autumn (5)","output":"### Answer: YEARN \n ### Explanation: YEAR(*period*) + last letter of(*ending in*) *autum*N.  Defn:  *Long* for."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stories involving National Trust gifts (7)","output":"### Answer: TALENTS \n ### Explanation: TALES(*Stories*) around(*involving*) NT(abbreviation for *National Trust*).  Defn:  *G**ifts* you naturally have, which make you talented."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Essay about one mathematical function in three volumes? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRILOGY \n ### Explanation: TRY(*Essay*) around(*about*) I(*one*) LOG(*mathematical function*, used to simplify multiplications & divisions).  Defn:  Literary work in *three volumes* eg. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warner is resolute, seizing genuine article (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FIRE ALARM \n ### Explanation: FIRM(*resolute*) around(*seizing*) REAL(*genuine*) A(*article*).  Defn:  Something that warns, a *warner*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheese is found by female barrister (5)","output":"### Answer: BRIEF \n ### Explanation: BRIE(*Cheese*) *by *F(*female*).  Defn:  A *barrister *(don't be misled, could be male as well), who presents your case  in court according to the brief he or she's been given.  Slang has it as \"brief\" rather than \"briefer\", someone who briefs, cf \"warner\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going astray dooms wicked old city (5)","output":"### Answer: SODOM \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*Going astray*) of DOOMS.  Defn:  Another *old city* of Biblical times, this one even more wicked, with goings-on that are outlawed still (in parts of the world).  Ultimately destroyed for its wickedness.  Favourite clue today for its excellent surface:  the place was doomed for going astray."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tom Cruise is cast as an outfitter (9)","output":"### Answer: COSTUMIER \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*cast*) of TOM CRUISE.  Defn:  One who fits you out sartorially."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Speed required in tying this? (4)","output":"### Answer: KNOT \n ### Explanation: Double defn:  1st:  *Speed* at sea = 1 sea mile per hour, and 2nd:  what's required for *tying*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool and  knave see eye to eye (6)","output":"### Answer: CONCUR \n ### Explanation: CON(*Fool*) CUR(*knave*).  Defn:  Agree with one another."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monk withdrawing just so rite can change (10)","output":"### Answer: CISTERCIAN \n ### Explanation: Reverse(*withdrawing*) SIC(inserted in text to indicate a word or phrase is quoted verbatim,*just so*, misteaks (sic) and all) + anagram(*change*) of RITE CAN.  Defn:  *Monk* of the said French order."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep mum confined (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SHUT UP \n ### Explanation: Double defn:  1st: *Keep mum*, as in Quiet! or\u2026  and 2nd: \u2026 you'll be *confined* to your room."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Special constable starts to take country walks and do some climbing (8)","output":"### Answer: SCRAMBLE \n ### Explanation: SC(abbreviation for *Special constable*) + RAMBLE(*take country walks*).  Defn:  Use hands and feet *climbing* up an incline\/hill.  Good surface reading as country walks invariably include going up inclines and hills."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sight site (4)","output":"### Answer: SPOT \n ### Explanation: Double defn:  1st: *Sight* as verb and 2nd: *Site* as noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spoil girl in Spanish resort (8)","output":"### Answer: MARBELLA \n ### Explanation: MAR(*Spoil*) BELLA(girl, Italian origin).  Defn:  *Spanish resort* in the Costa del Sol"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant used first of all in astringent lotions or embrocations (4)","output":"### Answer: ALOE \n ### Explanation: ALOE(First letters of the words A*stringent *L*otions *O*r *Embrocations).  An &lit clue:  The plant is *used* as an ingredient in *astringent lotions or embrocations*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Racecourse for a person from Kelso, say (5)","output":"### Answer: ASCOT \n ### Explanation: A SCOT(*a person from Kelso*, a town in Scotland).  Defn:  The *Racecourse* in England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Police wrong to stop little nursery rhyme character (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: BOYS IN BLUE \n ### Explanation: SIN(*wrong*) in(*stop*) BOY BLUE(*little character* in *nursery rhyme*, which goes \"Little boy blue, come blow your horn\u2026.\".  Defn:  *Police*, from the colour of their uniforms."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silly Billy \u2014 name in case of necessity (5)","output":"### Answer: NINNY \n ### Explanation: N(*name*) IN NY(*case*,ie. first and last letters, *of* the word *necessity*).  Defn:  A clown, ie. a *Silly Billy*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pass over Oregon and notice nothing in state (8)","output":"### Answer: COLORADO \n ### Explanation: COL(*Pass*, depression between mountains) OR(abbreviation for American state of *Oregon*) AD[vertisement](*notice *as noun) O(*nothing*).  Defn:  Another American state."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extent to which tides can flow? (8)","output":"### Answer: DISTANCE \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*flow*) of TIDES CAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Openers for Australia, maybe, in cricket match providing fewest thrills (6)","output":"### Answer: TAMEST \n ### Explanation: AM(first letters, *Openers for*, of the words *Australia, maybe*)  *in *TEST(*cricket match*).  Defn:  If you're not a cricket fan, how you would describe some of the matches."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl with land in South America first off (6)","output":"### Answer: OLIVIA \n ### Explanation: [b]OLIVIA(state,*land in South America* with *first* letter deleted,*off*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't eat quickly (4)","output":"### Answer: FAST \n ### Explanation: Double defn:  1st:  Starve and 2nd: *quickly"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl embracing first of regular soldiers (4)","output":"### Answer: ARMY \n ### Explanation: AMY(*Girl*) around(*embracing*) R(*first* letter of the word *regular*).  Defn:  Body of  *soldiers*, could be regulars or irregulars."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trees not entirely original (4)","output":"### Answer: FIRS \n ### Explanation: FIRS[t] (incomplete,*not entirely*, spelling of the word FIRST,*original*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How things went for winners at pool? (10)","output":"### Answer: SWIMMINGLY \n ### Explanation: Cryptic defn:  Reply:  *Things went* very well, in fact swimmingly, *for* the *winners at* the swimming *pool*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English study delightful place (4)","output":"### Answer: EDEN \n ### Explanation: E(English) DEN(*study*).  Defn:  *Delightful place*, a paradise."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boast of rupees in sack (4)","output":"### Answer: BRAG \n ### Explanation: R(*rupees*) *in* BAG(*sack*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enthrone with two kings fighting for Yorkshireman? (10)","output":"### Answer: NORTHERNER \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*fighting*) of {ENTHRONE +(*with*) RR(*two kings*)}.  Defn:  *Yorkshireman*, from Northern England.  Allusion as well to the War of the Roses, perhaps?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wealthy hedonists' pet rhymes (3,3)","output":"### Answer: JET SET \n ### Explanation: Two words that *rhyme * with the word *pet*.  Defn:  People who travel extensively seeking pleasure.  Originating in the 50's, when jet travel was THE thing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former knight seen timelessly as model (8)","output":"### Answer: EXEMPLAR \n ### Explanation: Ex(*Former*) [t]EMPLAR(*knight* of the Middle Ages, who might have fought in the Crusades) minus T(*timelessly*, ie. less time).  Defn:  An &lit possibly:  Legends abound about the Order, and they're held as *models* of knightly qualities."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Who chases female spy after time in wee room? (8)","output":"### Answer: LOTHARIO \n ### Explanation: [Mata] HARI(famous *female spy* working for the Germans in WW1) *after* T(*time*) *in* LOO(*wee room*, there's a double defn. here, a clue by itself).  Defn:  One *who chases *(females)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lover's meeting in tree (4)","output":"### Answer: DATE \n ### Explanation: Double defn:  1st:  (*Lover's meeting*) and 2nd:  Fruit from the date-palm *tree"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He composed letter after a bit of work (4)","output":"### Answer: BERG \n ### Explanation: B(the *letter after A*) ERG(a unit, *bit of work*, work as used in the scientific sense =force x distance).  Defn:  Austrian composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anything but odd number for prayer service (8)","output":"### Answer: EVENSONG \n ### Explanation: EVEN(*Anything but odd*) SONG(*number*).  Defn:  Evening *prayer service*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joining together very good fellow with another nine in gay capital (8)","output":"### Answer: AFFIXING \n ### Explanation: A(Class A, *very good*) FF(*fellow*, F, *with another*, ie. two of them) IX(*nine*, Roman-wise) IN G(*capital*, first letter of the word *gay*).  Defn:  Attaching, *joining together*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: International blog rewritten by top-grade student (6)","output":"### Answer: GLOBAL \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*rewritten*) of BLOG + A(Class A, *top-grade*) L(Learner, *student*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Norse god \u2013 that's nonsense! (10)","output":"### Answer: BALDERDASH \n ### Explanation: BALDER(*Norse god*, son of Odin, cf 27A) DASH(*\u2013*, the punctuation mark in the clue).  Defn:  Nonsense"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look in small container (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAN \n ### Explanation: S(*small*) CAN(*container*).  Defn:  *Look*, increasingly being performed by machines."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: God takes overdose at home (4)","output":"### Answer: ODIN \n ### Explanation: OD(*overdose*) IN(*at home*).  Defn:  Norse chief *God*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absurd vehicle powered by green source in the country (10)","output":"### Answer: MADAGASCAR \n ### Explanation: MAD(*Absurd*) A GAS CAR(a *vehicle *that runs on, *powered by*, gas, an environmentally clean, *green*, resource).  I'm not sure how to fit in the word \"source\" into the parsing \u2013 \"resource\"?.  Defn:  That country off the coast of East Africa, fourth largest island in the world, home to some unique life forms as a result of its physical isolation from the land masses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Welsh are surrounding hospital \u2013 other ranks to come from south with valiant soldier (3,4)","output":"### Answer: WAR HERO \n ### Explanation: W(*Welsh*) ARE around(*surrounding*) H(*hospital*) + reverse of (*come from south*, going up for a Down clue) OR(other ranks, of soldiers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mother Goose at first seen by American priest (5)","output":"### Answer: MAGUS \n ### Explanation: MA(*Mother*) + first letter(*at first seen*), G, of the word *Goose* +(*by*)  US(*American*).  Defn:  A Zoroastrian *priest* reputed to possess supernatural powers.  The word also means one of the 3 wise men bearing gifts to the baby Jesus; and sorcerer, ie. magician."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Who cause things to burn bright in frolicking with tigers? (8)","output":"### Answer: IGNITERS \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*frolicking with*) of {IN + TIGERS}.  Defn:  Those *who cause things to burn bright*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Does it surround country house in Kent perhaps? (6,2,7)","output":"### Answer: GARDEN OF ENGLAND \n ### Explanation: Cryptic defn:  A garden *surrounds *a country house and *Kent *county is known as the Garden of England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: God has cut and dried grass sent towards heaven (6)","output":"### Answer: YAHWEH \n ### Explanation: Reversal(*sent towards heaven*, going up for a Down clue) of HEW(*cut*) HAY(*dried grass*).  Defn:  A name for God, originally from the Israelites."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Throwing pie is rude old playwright (9)","output":"### Answer: EURIPIDES \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*Throwing*) of PIE IS RUDE.  Defn:  *Old*, ie. ancient Greek dramatist, *playwright*.  (Ed. note: Typo corrected, thanks ; No, I haven't discovered any new nor ancient life forms!)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look of cricket side having peculiarly neat attire? (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEGANT \n ### Explanation: LEG(*cricket side*, for non-cricketing folks:  that part of the field to the left and behind of and for a right-handed batsman) in(*having \u2026 attire*) an anagram(*peculiarly*) of NEAT.  Defn:  An &lit:  A *cricket side having neat attire*  will have an elegant *look*.  Liked this clue also, it's elegant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As a broomstick may be misused by women (9)","output":"### Answer: HAGRIDDEN \n ### Explanation: Double defn:  1st:  Tormented or worried, as by witches, ie. *misused*, or even abused, *by women* and 2nd:  a cryptic defn.  A *broomstick* may be ridden, *misused*, by hags, witches, *women*.  Liked this one too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restrict dangerous driver \u2013 one often flat out on road? (8)","output":"### Answer: HEDGEHOG \n ### Explanation: HEDGE(*Restrict*, as with fields bounded by hedges) HOG(*dangerous driver*, a road hog).  Defn:  A small mammal that often is run over by vehicles and whose carcass lays *flat out on road*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Magical place to see African beast drinking fluid (7)","output":"### Answer: ELFLAND \n ### Explanation: ELAND(*African beast*) around(*drinking*) FL(abbreviation for *fluid*, eg. fl. oz.).  Defn:  A fairyland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Falls head over heels once more with artist (7)","output":"### Answer: NIAGARA \n ### Explanation: Reversal(*head over heels*, for a Down clue) of AGAIN(*once more*) + RA(one from the Royal Academy, crosswordese for *artist*).  Defn:  That natural landmark shared by Canada and the USA.  Nice misdirection with \"*Falls head over heels*\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fourth version sent up to Indian man? (6)","output":"### Answer: VIKRAM \n ### Explanation: Reversal(*sent up*, for a Down clue) of MARK IV(Mark 4, the *fourth version* to be developed, nowadays it would be v4.0 in computerspeak).  Defn:  A proper name for an *Indian man*, eg. Vikram Seth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disc unaltered for Manchester band (5)","output":"### Answer: OASIS \n ### Explanation: O(*Disc*) AS IS(*unaltered*, eg. for sale as is where is.)  Defn:  Rock *band* from *Manchester*, since disbanded."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover artist in foil? (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFRAY \n ### Explanation: RA(*artist*) *in* DEFY(*foil*, the verb).  Defn:  As in \"I'll *cover*,keep you whole on your expenses\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One stays up to work with long novel (5,3)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT OWL \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*novel*) of WITH LONG.  Defn:  Figurative use of the bird's name to describe *o**ne *who *stays up to work* keeping owlish hours."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Runs into area with playground equipment (6)","output":"### Answer: SEESAW \n ### Explanation: SEES(*Runs into*), A(*area*) W(*with*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A short fuse to suppress absolute inspiration (8)","output":"### Answer: AFFLATUS \n ### Explanation: A FUS[e](truncation,*short* of word *fuse*) around(*suppress*) FLAT(*absolute*, as in a flat denial or rejection).  Defn:  An impelling mental force from within one, giving *inspiration*.  Extraordinarily, if you behead this word twice, you get another impelling force from within, but of a different kind!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fight, simply to protect nothing (4)","output":"### Answer: BOUT \n ### Explanation: BUT(*simply*,merely, just: as in \"I can but try to complete this crossword\") around(*to protect*) O(*nothing*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twist words for personal gain within corporation (6,3,1,4,4,4)","output":"### Answer: PLEASE SIR I WANT SOME MORE \n ### Explanation: Crytic defn:  Famous words of Oliver *Twist*, *personal gain* refering to food and *within corporation* refering to the body.  Spent long time being misdirected by Twist, reflexively taken to be an anagrind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hurry up, mum \u2013 man's removing hot towel (4,2,6)","output":"### Answer: MAKE IT SNAPPY \n ### Explanation: MA(*mum*) KEIT[h]'S(*man's*, without,*removing h*[*ot*]) NAPPY(*towel*).  A nappy, short for napkin in the diaper sense, is sometimes made of towelling (nowadays, mostly synthetic materials used instead);  whilst a table napkin is likely to be a small towel, I'm not sure that \"nappy\" can be used for the latter, not least, so as not to confuse the waiter when you ask for one!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Giraffe arrived, old jockeys mean to feed (10)","output":"### Answer: CAMELOPARD \n ### Explanation: CAME(*arrived*) + anagram(*jockeys*) of OLD with insert(*to feed*) of PAR(*mean*,norm).  Defn:  A former name for the giraffe, a coupound of \"camel\" for its long neck and look-alike head, and leopard for its spots."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fly over low zone (4)","output":"### Answer: ZOOM \n ### Explanation: Reversal(*over*) of MOO(*low*) Z(*zone*).  Defn:  *Fly* as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One way to follow badly injured beetle (8)","output":"### Answer: LADYBIRD \n ### Explanation: I(*One*) RD(road,*way*) after(*to follow*) anagram(*injured*) of BADLY.  Defn:  The insect that belongs to a family of beetles, and not a bird at all.  Comes in various colours and patterns on their wings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Russian alcoholic's struggle to find occupation (6)","output":"### Answer: SOVIET \n ### Explanation: VIE(*struggle* as a verb) in (*to find occupation*) SOT(drunkard,*alcoholic*).  Defn:  A citizen of the former USSR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Help us to acquire article before they auction it (8)","output":"### Answer: SOTHEBYS \n ### Explanation: SOS(*Help us*) having inside(*to acquire*) THE(*article*) BY(*before*, as a locational preposition, like \"next\", \"behind\" and so on).  Defn:  Famous international auction house, auctioning anything of big value, from art pieces to jewels to jewellery to wine to memorabilia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very nice (6)","output":"### Answer: PRETTY \n ### Explanation: Double defn:  1st:  as in \"pretty,*very* good\" and 2nd:  as in \"pretty,*nice*,good-looking person\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Would winds enveloping such terrain be visible as fronts? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DUST BOWL \n ### Explanation: Cryptic defn:  Depression in arid land,*terrain* looking like a bowl.  *Winds* blowing into it carry sand and thus can *be visible as* moving *fronts*.  A dry tsunami, in fact; not quite as frightening, but still\u2026(Ed. note:  pl see  &  for the full monty)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monster disappeared when reporting visit (8)","output":"### Answer: FREQUENT \n ### Explanation: Homophone(*when reporting*) of FREAK(*Monster*) + WENT(*disappeared*).  An alternative pronounciation to FREAK + WON'T.  Defn:  *Visit*, usually frequently, as in \"one frequents one's local\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just open a bottle (4)","output":"### Answer: AJAR \n ### Explanation: A JAR(*bottle*).  Defn:  *Just*, slightly *open*.  Nice misdirection."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Provocative working man from Italy (12)","output":"### Answer: INFLAMMATORY \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*working*) of MAN FROM ITALY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give no name when describing one learning to become warlord (10)","output":"### Answer: HILDEBRAND \n ### Explanation: HIDE(*Give no*) + BRAND(*name*) around(*when describing*) L(learner, *one **learning*).  Defn:  *Warlord *character of Germanic legend."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soup or crude sandwiches by volunteers (6)","output":"### Answer: OXTAIL \n ### Explanation: OIL(*crude* oil, what comes from underground before being refined into useful products, primary route of taking carbon from under the ground and putting it into the atmosphere) around(*sandwiches*) X(times,multiplied *by*, an arithmetical operator) + TA(Territorial Army, in UK, made up of *volunteers*.  Even though it's now replaced by TAVR, TA is too useful to be discarded in Crosswordland).  Defn:  Soup made with that part of cattle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stand around behind girl (6)","output":"### Answer: LASSIE \n ### Explanation: LIE(place on, which is synonymous with *stand* if the object's height is of no consequence compared to its length\/width) *around* ASS(*behind*, not the animal).  Defn:  A little *girl*.  Took some time to disentangle the 2 prepositions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Presumably loose clothing right for this? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: SLUMBER PARTY \n ### Explanation: Cryptic defn:  Also called a pyjama party, which you go to wearing the same *loose clothing* you wear to slumber.  (Ed. note:  ditto see )"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Open to attack while black guards worry (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSAILABLE \n ### Explanation: AS(*while*,for the duration) + SABLE(*black*) around(*guards*) AIL(*worry*, as in \"what ails you?\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: House master turns into likely provider of wisdom (8)","output":"### Answer: APHORIST \n ### Explanation: HO(*House*) + reversal(*turns*) of SIR(*master*) *into* APT(*likely*, as in \"is he apt to complete this crossword?\".  Defn:  One who makes or uses aphorisms, those short expressions of truth and *wisdom*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: TV award's put up with judge's agreement (8)","output":"### Answer: SYMMETRY \n ### Explanation: Reversal(*put up*) of EMMYS(what the Oscars are for movies, the Emmys are for TV) + TRY(*judge*, as in court).  Defn:  *Agreement*,match of an object's size, form and arrangement, on opposite sides, eg. this crossword grid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short book for Goonish teenager (6)","output":"### Answer: ECCLES \n ### Explanation: Double defn:  1st:  Abbreviation(*Short*) of ECCLES[iastes](a *book* in the Bible) and 2nd:  Character in the *Goon* Show."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In a film about Germany (6)","output":"### Answer: AMIDST \n ### Explanation: A MIST(*film*) about D(International Vehicle Registration code for Deutschland,*Germany*). Defn: *In*, the locational preposition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Threaten to provide meal with no starter (4)","output":"### Answer: LOUR \n ### Explanation: [f]LOUR(finely ground *meal* of grain, but *with no starter*, ie. without its first letter).  Defn:  *Threaten*, to be dark, overcast, menacing, eg. of the sky before a storm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Allow a team to look on indifferently (5,5)","output":"### Answer: STAND ASIDE \n ### Explanation: STAND(*Allow*,tolerate as in \"I can\/cannot stand your complaining\") A SIDE(*a team*).  Defn:  As a bystander, *to look on indifferently**."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative leader to propose VAT (4)","output":"### Answer: CASK \n ### Explanation: Initial letter(*leader*) of *Conservative* + ASK(*propose* in the form of a question, one form of which involves the bended knee).  Defn:  A large container.  Setter intended misdirection with the upper case letters, resulting in my trying to fit CESS (a tax) in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rascal runs into club (4)","output":"### Answer: BRAT \n ### Explanation: R(*runs*) in(*into*) BAT(*club*).  Defn:  A spoilt young\/younger person, a young *rascal*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detention of Nationalist leader interrupts funeral (10)","output":"### Answer: INTERNMENT \n ### Explanation: Initial letter(*leader*) of (*Nationalist *) in(*interrupts*) INTERMENT(burial,entombment,*funeral*).  Defn:  *Detention *in, say, a POW camp"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acclaimed former partner rang (8)","output":"### Answer: EXTOLLED \n ### Explanation: EX(*former partner*, an ex to whom you might have to pay alimony) + TOLLED(*rang*).  Defn:  Praised,*acclaimed*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intellectual's brother tucks into rye, say (8)","output":"### Answer: CEREBRAL \n ### Explanation: BR(*brother*) in(*tucks into*) CEREAL(an example,*say *of which is *rye*).  Defn:  *Intellectual*, an egghead."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy model endlessly (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: IDEAl(perfect *model*) without the last\/end letter(*endlessly*).  Defn:  As a noun, as in \"a passing *fancy*\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cliff creates endless panic (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAR \n ### Explanation: SCARe(*panic*) without the last\/end letter(*endless*).  Defn:  A rocky *cliff*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capsize open vessel (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERTURN \n ### Explanation: OVERT(as in \"out in the *open*\", antonym of \"covert\"\/\"covered\") + URN(could be a *vessel* associated with the tea-lady, or one in which a loved one's ashes are kept)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make teenager upset (8)","output":"### Answer: GENERATE \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*upset*) of TEENAGER.  Defn:  To produce,*make* electricity, enthusiasm, profits, whatever."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marina's tipsy pilot (6)","output":"### Answer: AIRMAN \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*tipsy*) of MARINA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A neat Dutch organisation is independent (10)","output":"### Answer: UNATTACHED \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*organisation*) of A NEAT DUTCH.  Defn:  Ability to stand alone,*is independent* with no ties,unattached to someone\/something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put down school, on reflection (4)","output":"### Answer: NOTE \n ### Explanation: Reversal(*on reflection*) of ETON(English public *school*, in fact more exclusive than public).  Defn: To record,*put down* on paper."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contradict Yankee after study (4)","output":"### Answer: DENY \n ### Explanation: DEN(the *study*, the quiet room where one does intellectual work) + Y(widely used spelling alphabet, Y for *Yankee*, followed by Z for Zulu)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: County provides bowler's wage (10)","output":"### Answer: DERBYSHIRE \n ### Explanation: DERBY'S(possessive of, apparently, the US name for the *bowler*, the hat named after its devisers, the Bowler brothers, widely used by, from Winston Churchill to Benito Mussolini to Laurel and Hardy to the Avenger John Steed to Goldfinger's Oddjob to Bolivian and Peruvian women)  + HIRE(*wage*, payment for usage\/service rendered)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hesitation during search for street (7)","output":"### Answer: TERRACE \n ### Explanation: ER(a verbalised pause,*hesitation*) in(*during*) TRACE(*search*, as a verb).  Defn:  A *street* with a row of houses, usually with identical facades and common dividing walls."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some cannot change the score (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTCH \n ### Explanation: Hidden(*Some*) in *canNOT CHange*.  Defn:  A *score*, or v-shaped nick\/cut.  Word origins must be interrelated, as \"notches\" are also used as a simple method of  keeping \"score\", as in the Wild West with a gunslinger and the notches on his gun (or so the legend goes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweatier alternative, so to speak (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS IT WERE \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*alternative*) of SWEATIER.  Defn:  *So to speak*, in a manner of speaking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hitherto elegant model is exposed (2,3,10)","output":"### Answer: IN THE ALTOGETHER \n ### Explanation: Anagram(*model*) of HITHERTO ELEGANT.  Defn:  *Exposed*, as in your birthday suit, the full monty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In time informer makes mistakes (6)","output":"### Answer: ERRATA \n ### Explanation: RAT(*informer*,squealer) *in* ERA(a long (*time*).  Defn:  Plural of erratum,*mistake*.  Also a list of mistakes and corrections."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grievance of officer married to unattractive model (9)","output":"### Answer: COMPLAINT \n ### Explanation: CO(commanding *officer*) +(*married to*) PLAIN(*unattractive*, as a pikestaff?) and T(crosswordese for *model*, from the American car, the Ford Model T)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seeing that's about true (7)","output":"### Answer: SINCERE \n ### Explanation: SINCE(as in \"*Seeing that* \u2026. is true, then \u2026..) + RE(*about*,regarding).  Defn:  Honest,no joke!,*true"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advanced engaging retreat with gusto (9)","output":"### Answer: EARNESTLY \n ### Explanation: EARLY(*advanced*,brought forward,nearer than the usual time.  A bit tricky, since advanced also means \"gone, progressed further\" as in eg. \"advanced,late stages of cancer\") around(*engaging*) NEST(*retreat*,some place to run to, eg. a love nest).  Defn:  *With gusto*, heartily."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek goddess left tedious study of insignia (8)","output":"### Answer: HERALDRY \n ### Explanation: HERA(mythical *Greek goddess*, sister and wife (gods can do anything they want) of top god Zeus) + L(*left*) + DRY(*tedious*,boring).  Defn:  *Study of insignia*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Counts on being in church to give absolution (7)","output":"### Answer: CLEANSE \n ### Explanation: LEANS(relies,*counts on*) in(*being in*) CE(*Church* of England).  Defn:  *Give absolution* of one's sins, restart with a clean\/cleansed slate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Touching performer makes a pile (7)","output":"### Answer: REACTOR \n ### Explanation: RE(regarding,*touching* on a subject\/topic) + ACTOR(*performer*).  Defn:  *Pile* is another word for a nuclear reactor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Danger for firm receiving a final letter (6)","output":"### Answer: HAZARD \n ### Explanation: HARD(*firm*, not yielding) around(*receiving*) A + Z(*final letter *of the alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Managed church estate (5)","output":"### Answer: RANCH \n ### Explanation: RAN(*Managed*) + CH(*church*).  Defn:  A large piece of real *estate* for raising livestock.  Not to be confused with the objectionable American slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We men are at the top of church's structure (12)","output":"### Answer: STEEPLEJACKS \n ### Explanation: JACKS(plural of male name for *men*) +(*at*)  STEEPLE(*the top of church's structure *literally).  Defn:  Those who scale great heights, eg. church spires, to do maintenance work on them."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forbear a cheese sandwich \u2013 it's the cause of discomfort (7)","output":"### Answer: EARACHE \n ### Explanation: Hidden(*sandwich*) in (*Forb***EAR A CHE*ese *).  Defn:  *Cause of discomfort* in the otic organ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink obtained from little bazaar in Italy (7)","output":"### Answer: MARTINI \n ### Explanation: MART(*little bazaar*,marketplace) + IN + I(International vehicle registration for *Italy*).  Defn:  Cocktail *drink*, the kind favoured by 007, shaken not stirred."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peers left old signs of approval (5)","output":"### Answer: LOOKS \n ### Explanation: L(*left*) O(*old*) OK'S(okays,*signs of approval*).  Defn:  *Peers*, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mate? We get on with this (8)","output":"### Answer: TEAMWORK \n ### Explanation: TEAM(anagram fodder) + WORK(an anagram indicator applied to TEAM), the whole thing giving a clue-like answer, \"Team work\" = \"*mate*\", a reverse anagram.  Defn:  What *we*, you and I, need in order to *get on*,progress,achieve."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No charge relating to the bingo (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE HOUSE \n ### Explanation: ON THE(*relating to the*) HOUSE(a variation of *bingo* or lotto, also formerly called houseyhousey).  Defn:  *No charge*,free for the customer, at the expense of the management of the commercial establishment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get in harmony with writer beginning to strum hard (4)","output":"### Answer: MESH \n ### Explanation: ME(myself,the *writer*) + first letters(*beginning*) S+H of *strum hard*.  Defn:  *Get in harmony*, in concert, fitting together, eg. as with gears meshing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Miss Penny once upon a time, born first (4)","output":"### Answer: NEED \n ### Explanation: First* NEE(*born*, as in \"She is Mrs. So and So, nee\u2026\", followed by the maiden surname) + D(From \u00a3 s d, the last representing \"pence\", plural of *Penny*, prior to the decimalisation of the UK currency).  Defn:  *Miss*, as in \"to lack\" something, eg. \"the needs of the poor\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oxford Uni fashion a wing that's isolated (3,2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: OUT ON A LIMB \n ### Explanation: OU(*Oxford Uni*versity) TON(*fashion*) A LIMB(*a wing*, as much a limb to a bird as an arm or a leg is to a mammal).  Defn:  The common meaning is \"to be in a vulnerable, dangerous, compromising situation\", but I guess it could also extend to \"to be all by oneself\",*isolated*.  From the literal sense that if you're out on a limb,branch, no-one can join you, lest the branch breaks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular Bordeaux outside? Blow that! (8)","output":"### Answer: CLARINET \n ### Explanation: CLARET(red wine from the *Bordeaux *region of France) around(*outside*) IN(*Popular*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Subject to pressure I'll start to crumple (5)","output":"### Answer: TOPIC \n ### Explanation: TO P(*pressure*) I(*'ll*) + first letter(*start*) C of *crumple*.  Defn:  *Subject* of discussion.  I'm not sure why \"*I'll*\" is there, since \"I\" is sufficient for the surface reading of the clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turkey is among true quarry (7)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACT \n ### Explanation: TR(International vehicle registration for *Turkey*) in(*among*) EXACT(*true*,accurate).  Defn:  To *quarry*, ie. to extract, mainly stone, eg. granite, marble or mineral, eg. tin ore, by digging a great big hole in the ground."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be responsible for ordinary poem having echo (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERSEE \n ### Explanation: O(*ordinary*, as used in conjunction with other words, eg. O Level exams, O S(eaman), O L(east) S(quares) (a statistical term)) + VERSE(*poem*) +(*having*) E(E for *echo* in the phonetic alphabet).  Defn:  *Be responsible for*,manage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Till old C&W singer is in wasted regret (4,8)","output":"### Answer: CASH REGISTER \n ### Explanation: CASH(Johnny, *old C&W*(country and western) *singer*, 1932-2003) + IS in anagram(*wasted*) of REGRET.  Defn:  The *till*, in which eg. shops keep their takings and change."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sod off!? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TURF OUT \n ### Explanation: Double defn:  1st, a literal one:  TURF(*Sod*,piece of ground with grass) OUT(*off*).  2nd: *Sod off!*,Get away! Chase out of the place (the politer interpretations).  Or is this an &lit?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Floods former Conservative with letters (8)","output":"### Answer: EXCESSES \n ### Explanation: EX(*former* partner, spouse, etc.) C(*Conservative*) +(*with*) ESSES(more than one S, the 19th *letter* of the English alphabet).  Defn:  Abundance of something, causing a *flood* of that thing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In report spill the beans about Welsh emblem (4)","output":"### Answer: LEEK \n ### Explanation: Homophone(*In report*) of LEAK(*spill the beans*,let out secrets, as in Wiki-leaks).  Defn:  Vegetable that is represented as a national *Welsh emblem*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impromptu time for a sarnie? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: JAM SESSION \n ### Explanation: JAM(an example,*? * of a type (a filling) of sandwich,*sarnie*) SESSION(*time*, period to have your sandwich?).  Defn:  A *time *when jazz musicians give an *impromptu* performance.  Not sure about \"time\" doubling up in the wordplay and definition parts of the clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commander with honour finds vehicle for storage (2-3)","output":"### Answer: CD-ROM \n ### Explanation: CDR(abbreviation of *Commander* + OM(the *honour*, the Order of Merit).  Defn:  *Vehicle for storage* of data (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) for computers, players, and other electronic equipment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hop over the French balancing stick (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SKI POLE \n ### Explanation: SKIP(*Hop*) O(abbreviation for a cricket *over*) LE(*the*, grammatical article, in *French*).  Defn:  Normally a pair of *stick*s that a skier uses for *balancing*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aquainted with prestigious people who have their own oil supply? (4-9)","output":"### Answer: WELL-CONNECTED \n ### Explanation: WELL(where *oil supply* comes from) CONNECTED(if *people have their own oil supply*, they must literally be \"connected\" by pipeline to the well).  Defn:  *Aquainted with prestigious people*.  Maybe another doubling up: of \"people\"?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cash in your chips and go west (4,3,6)","output":"### Answer: KICK THE BUCKET \n ### Explanation: 3 phrases , including the answer, with the same meaning.  For when people don't want to use the \"D\"-word (\"die\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indolent person bolts down sports car perhaps (5-5)","output":"### Answer: LOTUS-EATER \n ### Explanation: LOTUS(an example,*perhaps *of a make of *sports car*) EATER(*person *who *bolts down*).  Defn:  From Greek mythology, an *indolent person*, member of a people whose such state was brought on by eating the fruit of the lotus plant.  Here again, not sure about \"person\" doubling up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attendant with the very best lock (8)","output":"### Answer: WAITRESS \n ### Explanation: W(*with*) AI(class A-One,first class,*the very best*) TRESS(*lock*, of hair).  Defn:  She who waits on you, an *attendant *to you during a meal in eg. a restaurant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What keeps laciest pants up? (7)","output":"### Answer: ELASTIC \n ### Explanation: An &lit.  Anagram(*?*) of LACIEST.  Defn:  The elastic round the waist of pants, which in British usage = underpants, and presumably the female kind (panties) because of being *laciest*.  Have refrained from being pictorial here, I might not get past the moderator!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gridlock? I am on the way out (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPASSE \n ### Explanation: I'M(*I am *) PASSE(*on the way out*,like last year's clothes,out of fashion.  Defn:  *Gridlock* with no-one moving anywhere."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One postgrad with manuscript for devotional officers (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAMS \n ### Explanation: I(*One*) MA(Master of Arts degree, what you get *postgrad* after your BA) MS(abbreviation for *manuscript*).  Defn:  The *devotional officers* or officiating priests in an (Islamic) mosque."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carol, for instance, is thus . . . no good (4)","output":"### Answer: SONG \n ### Explanation: SO(as in this or that way or fashion, eg. \"so\/*thus* it turned out\") NG(abbreviation for *no good*).  Defn:  What is sung during Christmas season."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When translated ruin Ghana's language (9)","output":"### Answer: HUNGARIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: language\n  Anagram(*translated*) of RUIN GHANA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A flower came into being (5)","output":"### Answer: AROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: came into being\n  A  + ROSE(*flower*).  Defn:  *Came into being*,existence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Christ has alternative to drink in hymn tune (7)","output":"### Answer: CHORALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hymn tune\n  CH(*Christ*) +(*has*) OR(*alternative*) +(*to*) + ALE(*drink*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Naturally grown bit of garlic in a grocery rejected (7)","output":"### Answer: ORGANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Naturally grown\n  Hidden(*bit of*) and reversed(*rejected*) in *garli*C IN A GRO*cery*.  Defn:  *Naturally grown*, without the aid of artificial pesticides, fertilisers, and whatever else is considered \"synthetic\" and bad, such goodness coming with a price premium."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Narrow road in two states (4)","output":"### Answer: LANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Narrow road\n  *Two states* of the USA: LA(abbrev. for Louisiana for use with zip code) + NE(ditto for Nebraska)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dreadful face bearing a horrible boil and start of cyst (10)","output":"### Answer: DIABOLICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dreadful\n  DIAL(*face*, of a watch or instrument) around(*bearing*) {A + anagram(*horrible*) of BOIL + C(first letter,*start* of *cyst*)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Other people accepting blame for treatment (7)","output":"### Answer: THERAPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: treatment\n  THEY(nominative pronoun for third person plural to refer to *Other people*) around(*accepting*) RAP(as in to \"take the rap,*blame*\" for a wrongdoing).  Defn:  *Treatment*, of various sorts ranging from physio- to psycho- to aversion to electroconvulsive, ie. electric shocks to hydro- to retail, it seems there's a treatment of sorts for any ailment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disappear holding recipe for glaze (7)","output":"### Answer: VARNISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: glaze\n  VANISH(*Disappear*) around(*holding*) R(abbrev. for *recipe*., which used to mean a medical prescription from the Latin recipe=take (it), hence the Rx at the top of medical prescriptions)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl with new English fragrance that's ephemeral (10)","output":"### Answer: EVANESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ephemeral\n  EVA(proper name for a *girl*) +(*with*) N(*new*) E(*English*) SCENT(*fragrance*).  Defn: Fleeting,lasting only a short time,*ephemeral*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Travelling entertainment's quite good! (4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Travelling entertainment,quite good\n  Double defn:  1st.  A collection of sideshows, games, rides, etc. for public entertainment, travelling from place to place, akin to the travelling circus.  Nowadays such entertainment is provided by theme parks.   2nd.  A range of meanings from moderately to completely good, in other words, *quite good*!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endearing volunteer from the East visiting backward island (7)","output":"### Answer: LOVABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Endearing\n  Reverse(*from the East*, for an across answer) of VOL(abbrev. for *volunteer*) +(*visiting*) reversal(*backward*) of ELBA(*island* in the Mediterranean on which Napoleon spent his first exile)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cream welcome here\" heard in more expensive accommodation? (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EN SUITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: more expensive accommodation\n  Homophone(*heard*) of \"On Sweet (pudding, pie, tart, etc.)\" ie. this is where,*here* that *cream* should be put,is *welcome*.  Defn:  French phrase literally meaning part of a set, but commonly used to describe *accommodation*, eg. hotel room, with a bathroom attached,en suite, and hence *more expensive*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Private meal doesn't include starter (5)","output":"### Answer: INNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Private\n  DINNER(*meal*) minus (*doesn't include*) D(first letter,*starter*).  Defn:  *Private*, as in \"your inner self\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start off season before umpire returns with drug in hamper (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERFERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hamper\n  W(first letter,*start*) taken away(*off*) from WINTER(*season*) +(*before*) reversal(*returns*) of REF(eree,*umpire*) +(*with*) E(Ecstasy *drug*).  Defn:  To meddle in and thus *hamper* proceedings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunkenly create alcoholic cake (9,6)","output":"### Answer: CHOCOLATE ECLAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: cake\n  Anagram(*Drunkenly*) of CREATE ALCOHOL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman has small amount to give out (8)","output":"### Answer: ANNOUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to give out\n  ANN(proper name for a *woman*) +(*has*) OUNCE(*small amount* = 1\/16 of a pound weight).  Defn:  Declare,*give out*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nibbles cooked pasta (5)","output":"### Answer: TAPAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nibbles\n  Anagram(*cooked*) of PASTA.  Defn:  Spanish tidbits,*nibbles*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tidy life ruined by honesty? (8)","output":"### Answer: FIDELITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: honesty\n  Anagram(*ruined*) of TIDY LIFE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ben prepared to hide cat in Bury (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bury\n  Anagram(*prepared*) of BEN around(*hide*) TOM(*cat*).  Defn:  Bury, the verb, not to be confused with the town."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Report article on traditional wisdom in Indian city (9)","output":"### Answer: BANGALORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian city\n  BANG(*Report* of sound) + A(the indefinite *article*) + LORE(*traditional wisdom*, such as folklore).  Defn:  *Indian city*, leading IT exporter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commanding officer with gallon container turned up for a drink (6)","output":"### Answer: COGNAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n  CO(*Commanding officer*) +(*with*) G(*gallon*, measure of volume, comes in 2 versions, Imperial and US) + reversal(*turned up*, for a down answer).  Defn:  Alcoholic *drink*, a brandy from grapes, produced in the region around the town of the same name in France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cannier rep helps to shift piece of desk equipment (6,9)","output":"### Answer: PENCIL SHARPENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: piece of desk equipment\n  Anagram(*shift*) of CANNIER REP HELPS.  Defn:  A *piece of desk equipment*, nowadays rarely found.  They used to come in various designs, both mechanical and electrical."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turned up with money for man to get cheese (9)","output":"### Answer: CAMEMBERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\n  CAME(*Turned up*) +(*with*) M(*money*) +(*for*) BERT(proper name for a *man*).  Defn:  A soft creamy cows' milk *cheese*, first made in Normandy, France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Five close to separatists reported prolonged feud (8)","output":"### Answer: VENDETTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: prolonged feud\n  V(Roman numeral for *Five*) + END(*close*) + homophone(*reported*) of \"ETA, armed organisation of Basque *separatists*)\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancied by setter, dame collapsed holding drink (8)","output":"### Answer: IMAGINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancied\n  I(me, the *setter*) + anagram(*collapsed*) of DAME around(*holding*) GIN(*drink*).  Defn:  Describing a product of one's imagination."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrival of a designer's first outlet (6)","output":"### Answer: ADVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrival\n  A + D(*first *letter of *designer's*) + VENT(*outlet*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creationists' leader wrongly tried for belief (6)","output":"### Answer: CREDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: belief\n  C(first letter,*leader* of *Creationists'*) + anagram(*wrongly*) of TRIED.  Defn:  *Belief* in the truth, reliability, quality, etc, of someone or something, eg. \"I would give credit to his statements\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unjustly take hold of American with \"university\" accent (5)","output":"### Answer: USURP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unjustly take hold of\n  US(*American*) +(*with*) U(*university*) RP(abbrev. for Received Pronounciation, originally that of educated English speakers in southern England, public schools, Oxbridge universities (thus also *\"university\" accent*), adopted by many speakers elsewhere and used in broadcasting, hence sometimes known as BBC English).  Defn:  *Unjustly take hold*, usually of official position or title, eg. Macbeth usurping the throne of Scotland in Shakespeare's play, which, by the way, was a fictional account."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bet it gets cold in the water, so be nonchalant (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: PLAY IT COOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: be nonchalant\n  LAY(bet) + IT + C(cold) in POOL(water)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oath taken by renegade (4)","output":"### Answer: EGAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oath\n  Hidden in renEGADe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flatter with sophisticated conversation (6-4)","output":"### Answer: SMOOTH -TALK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flatter\n  SMOOTH(sophisticated) TALK(conversation)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thrill to a song and dance (4)","output":"### Answer: STIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thrill,a song and dance\n  Double defn:  1st:  Excite;  and 2nd:  A to-do, a fuss."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unhappily, Bush relented to look for unfair advantage (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: BEND THE RULES \n ### Explanation: Definition: to look for unfair advantage\n  Anagram(unhappily) of BUSH RELENTED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Graphic representation of logarithms omits fifty (9)","output":"### Answer: HISTOGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Graphic representation\n  Anagram(representation) of LOGARITHMS minus L(fifty)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Philosopher not given to complaining (5)","output":"### Answer: STOIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Philosopher,not given to complaining\n  Double defn:  1st:  Proper noun of philosopher of STOIC school; and 2nd:  common noun of one who suffers without complaining."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was an engineer first support for Rolling Stones drummer? (5)","output":"### Answer: WATTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rolling Stones drummer\n  WATT(James, Scottish engineer and inventor, unit of power, watt named after him) + S(upport).  Defn:  Charlie Watts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Want to get in team colours to suit (9)","output":"### Answer: PINSTRIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: suit\n  PINE(Want to) around STRIP(team colours).  Defn:  Suit of material with thin stripes running down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It can take you to the point of no return (3-3,6)","output":"### Answer: ONE-WAY TICKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: It can take you to the point of no return\n  Cryptic defn:  Takes you to where you have no intention of returning from."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Search customers looking for War and Peace, say (4)","output":"### Answer: TOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: War and Peace, say\n  Hidden(search) in cusTOMErs.  Defn:  A lengthy book of which War and Peace is an example(say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somehow niece collared animal, 'e added with excitement (10)","output":"### Answer: EBULLIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: excitement\n  Anagram(somehow) of NIECE around(collared) BULL(an animal) +(added) 'E."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exasperate with endless stream of energy (4)","output":"### Answer: RILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exasperate\n  RILL(stream, brook) without end(endless) letter L + E(energy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Printed page of directions to landlord (10)","output":"### Answer: NEWSLETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Printed page\n  NEWS(the 4 directions combined) + LETTER(landlord)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flowers were said to be affected (4)","output":"### Answer: POSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flowers\n  Homophone(were said) of POSEY(affected,pretentious,striking a pose).  Defn:  A bunch of flowers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prophet initiating a morning of study (4)","output":"### Answer: AMOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prophet\n  Starting letters(initiating) of A Morning Of Study.  Defn:  A prophet in the OT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncomfortable position for atheist on the move? (2,3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE HOT SEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncomfortable position\n  Anagram(move) of ATHEIST ON THE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Called for detectives to take note (5)","output":"### Answer: CITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Called for\n  CID(detectives) around(to take) TE(7th note in a diatonic scale)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The last person on earth to admit to his failings? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: ONLY HUMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: The last person on earth,to admit to his failings\n  Double cryptic defn:  1st:  Noun:  The sole earthling left after everyone else has been destroyed; and 2nd:  Adjectival:  Merely mortal, willing to admit his failings, as in \"To err is human\u2026\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like Nato, go prepared to see and take part (3,1,4-2)","output":"### Answer: GET A LOOK-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: to see and take part\n  Anagram(prepared) of LIKE NATO GO.  Defn:  Get a chance to do something you would like to do and would like to succeed in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mysterious group holding servicemen have something to hide (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DARK SECRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: something to hide\n  DARK(mysterious) SECT(group) around(holding) RE(Royal Engineers, servicemen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complete the race, but do it unacceptably badly (5,3,4)","output":"### Answer: CROSS THE LINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complete the race,do it unacceptably badly\n  Double defn:  1st:  Pass the finishing line; and 2nd:  Cross, in terms of behaviour, the boundary between what's acceptable and good and what's unacceptable and bad."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exhibitionist from the musical Queen (10)","output":"### Answer: SHOWBOATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exhibitionist\n  SHOWBOAT(American musical with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II) + ER(Queen Elizabeth)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hearst limo engineered to keep at constant temperature (10)","output":"### Answer: ISOTHERMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: at constant temperature\n  Anagram(engineered) of HEARST LIMO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Respected salesman with superior furniture (9)","output":"### Answer: REPUTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Respected\n  REP(sales representative) U($$u$$pper class) TABLE(piece of furniture)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Destroys blades that have lost their edge (5)","output":"### Answer: CULLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Destroys\n  SCULLS(oars, whose flat parts are called blades) without E, the letter at the edge.  Defn:  Killing of some proportion of a population,herd to reduce the populaton,herd size."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something that bites back something that bites! (4)","output":"### Answer: GNAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something that bites\n  Reversal(back) of TANG(distinctive, sharp taste, that bites).  Defn:  A small biting fly, or in UK, a mosquito."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He forecasts it will be dry, though changeable at the close (4)","output":"### Answer: SEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He forecasts\n  SERE(dry) with the letters at the close interchanged, the final E going before the R."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Register when some burning issue is raised (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SIGN IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Register\n  Hidden(*some*) and reversed(*raised*, some would raise their eyebrows at this being used for an across clue, but I think it's now become crossword convention) in *bur*NING IS*sue*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: According to rumour, beat it hollow (6)","output":"### Answer: SOCKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: hollow\n  Homophone(*according to rumour*, ie. hearsay) of SOCK IT(punch,*beat it*).  Defn:  *Hollow*, noun, eg. where your \"\u2026thigh bone connected to your hip bone\u2026(Dem Bones)\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guided North grasping, holding opening (9)","output":"### Answer: NAVIGATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guided\n  N(*north*) + AVID(greedy,*grasping* eg. for pleasure) around(*holding*) VENT(*opening*, noun)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rough total (5)","output":"### Answer: UNCUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rough,total\n  Double defn:  1st: Pertaining to gemstones, especially *rough* (literally) diamonds; and 2nd:  Pertaining to writing or films, the full monty, the *total*ity of it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seek votes to elect holder of nothing brilliant (8)","output":"### Answer: POLITICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seek votes\n  PICK(*to elect*) around(*holder*) of {O(*nothing*) + LIT(*brilliant*,shone on)}.  Defn:  Make promises, kiss babies, smear opponents, fear-monger, and so on to win your election campaign.  We've just had a General Election here 10 days ago, so this is fresh in my mind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little pieces of torn up chamois, not hard (6)","output":"### Answer: MOSAIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little pieces\n  Anagram(*torn up*) of CAMOIS(*chamois* without,*not* H,abbrev. for *hard*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunk tea and brine I'd mixed together (10)","output":"### Answer: INEBRIATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drunk\n  Anagram(*mixed together*) of {TEA + BRINE ID}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Still, I find mythical creature (4)","output":"### Answer: YETI \n ### Explanation: Definition: mythical creature\n  YET(*still*,nevertheless as in \"to be rich and still crave for more\") + I.  Defn:  AKA the Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas, what a bad rap he's got!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With boss, a dance star (4)","output":"### Answer: NOVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: star\n  NOVA(2nd part of Bossa(*boss, a*) Nova = a Brazilian rhythm and *dance* and the associated music, literally Portuguese for \"new trend\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kills gaiety aboard ship (10)","output":"### Answer: SLAUGHTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kills\n  LAUGHTER(*gaiety*) in(*aboard*) SS(from the days of the $$s$$team\u00ad\u00ad*$$s$$hip*, or perhaps $$s$$crew-driven $$s$$teamship)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man or woman is a good finisher (6)","output":"### Answer: GENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man or woman\n  G(abbrev. for *good*) + ENDER(a *finisher*).  Defn:  Originally used only for grammatical categories, eg. of nouns, verbs and articles.  In the 50's it was used to distinguish roles in society.  Gradually it became a euphemistic substitute for Sex, ie. male\/female, *man or woman* eg. in official forms."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In general viewing no spicy tuna head ingredients (8)","output":"### Answer: SYNOPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: In general viewing\n  Anagram of(*ingredients*) {NO SPICY + T(initial letter,*head* of *tuna*)}.  Defn:  Taking a *general view* of the main parts of a subject, topic, story; the noun of which is \"synopsis\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Key is given to tenants (5)","output":"### Answer: ISLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Key\n  IS + LET(*given to tenants*).  Defn:  A small lowlying island or reef, especially in the Gulf of Mexica, hence the Florida *Key*s.  An alternative spelling to cay (of Spanish origin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At opera gigs, play musical chords (9)","output":"### Answer: ARPEGGIOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical chords\n  Anagram(*at\u2026play*) of OPERA GIGS.  Nice surface reading."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secretary has makeshift shelter in plain (6)","output":"### Answer: PATENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: plain\n  PA(\u00ad$$p$$ersonal $$a$$ssistant,*secretary*) +(*has*) TENT(*makeshift shelter*).  Defn:  Clear,*plain* as in \"to be patently wrong\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleaned up and held basic instincts in (6)","output":"### Answer: TIDIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cleaned up\n  ID(the unconscious, *instinct*ive, primitive and *basic* identity in you, according to Freud) in TIED(*held* together)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absorb small volume in diseased vein (7)","output":"### Answer: INVOLVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absorb\n  VOL(short for,*small volume*) in anagram(*diseased*) of VEIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Useless to attack a rightwinger after change in leader (8)","output":"### Answer: NUGATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Useless\n  NUG(MUG,*attack* *after change* *in* initial letter,*leader*, from M to N) + A TORY(*a rightwinger*).  Defn:  Invalid,*useless*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prominent celebrity wears diamonds (10)","output":"### Answer: NOTICEABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prominent\n  NOTABLE(*celebrity*) around(*wears*) ICE(slang for *diamonds*, the cut type)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Team groaned audibly (4)","output":"### Answer: SIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Team\n  Homophone(*audibly*) of SIGHED(*groaned*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Successful manoeuvre over ticket (6)","output":"### Answer: COUPON \n ### Explanation: Definition: ticket\n  COUP(a brilliant and *successful *action,*manoeuvre*) + ON(*over*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught usurping society to subjugate ghetto (7)","output":"### Answer: ENCLAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ghetto\n  C(abbrev. for *caught* as in cricket) replacing(*usurping*) S(abbrev. for *Society*) in ENSLAVE(*subjugate*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bugs remain in cults (5,7)","output":"### Answer: STICK INSECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bugs\n  STICK(verb, as in \"stick to,*remain* by my side\") and IN + SECTS(*cults*).  (BigDave's got his turtles, I've got my stick insects, cf.Quiptic 594!)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Without French bread, fail to profit from harsh exercise regime (2,4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: NO PAIN NO GAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: harsh exercise regime\n  NO(*without*) PAIN(*French* for *bread*) NO GAIN(*fail to profit*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mole in woodland glade, perhaps (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BEAUTY SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mole,woodland glade\n  Double defn:  1st:  Dark mark,a *mole*, sometimes put on, on face to enhance one's beauty, supposedly; and 2nd:  a beautiful location in nature."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Formed crowds where king is sitting down holding grand opening (8)","output":"### Answer: THRONGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Formed crowds\n  THRONE(*where king is sitting*) + D(abbrev. for *down*, as in this clue, 16D) around(*holding*) G(initial,*opening* letter, of *grand*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unadorned country house hides gang's contents (7)","output":"### Answer: VANILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unadorned\n  VILLA(*country house*) around(*hides*) AN(middle letters,*contents* of *gang*).  Defn:  Plain and simple.  Misnomer, surely, since it's still flavoured with vanilla extract."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knit initials in every new T-shirt with individual nametags equipped (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTWINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knit\n  Starting letters(*initials*) of E*very *N*ew *T*-shirt *W*ith *I*ndividual *N*ametags *E*quipped*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I object to non-drinker seizing the French spirit (6)","output":"### Answer: METTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit\n  ME(the *object*ive case of the pronoun *I*) + TT($$t$$ee-$$t$$otaller,*non-drinker*) around(*seizing*) LE(*French* for the definite article, *the*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not able to make a list (4)","output":"### Answer: CANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not able to,list\n  Double defn:  1st:  With the apostrophe, contracted form of CANNOT,*not able*; and 2nd:  tilt,list."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink and travel regularly, showing flexibility (6)","output":"### Answer: SUPPLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing flexibility\n  SUP(*drink*) + PLY(*travel regularly*, as in \"No. 74 bus plies between here and Marble Arch station.\").  Defn:  Adverb for supple, alternate to and pronounced same as supplely.  Not to be confused with the word pronounced \"sir-ply\", cf. 30A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In first form exam swallowed one drink (8)","output":"### Answer: ORIGINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: In first form\n  ORAL(*exam*) around(*swallowed*) {I(*one*) + GIN(*drink*)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First-year student swaps second for heart of princess, 28 (9)","output":"### Answer: FRENCHMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 28\n  FRESHMAN(*first-year student*) with its S(*$$s$$econd*) replaced by(*swaps\u2026for*) NC(*heart*,middle letters *of princess*).  Defn:  Description of *28*A BONAPARTE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More unlikely to have speaking part (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: More,unlikely to have speaking part\n  Double defn:  2nd:  refering to one of the crowd in a movie or play, serving as a human prop, so to speak."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It makes a good pudding if you scrap most of it (4)","output":"### Answer: SAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: It makes a good pudding\n  Hidden(*if you scrap most of it*) in *make*S A GOod* pudding*.  Defn:  Starch made from the pith of the sago palm, and used to make puddings.  An &lit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soprano performing with good accent? (10)","output":"### Answer: SONGSTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soprano\n  S(*$$S$$oprano*) + ON(*performing*,as in \"the LSO is on tonight\") + G(*$$g$$ood*) + STRESS(*accent*, as used in phonetics to indicate the prominence of a syllable's loudness, pitch, length or all of these).  An &lit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elsa was one cocooned in happiness, born free (7)","output":"### Answer: LIONESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elsa\n  ONE surrounded by(*cocooned* *in*) BLISS(*happiness*) minus(*free*) B(*$$b$$orn*).  Defn:  One adopted by adopted by Joy and George Adamson in Kenya as an orphaned cub and later released into the wild.  The tale was narrated in the book \"Born Free\", later made into a film.  This, then, is a lovely &lit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It was Tommy's protection which secured home (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TIN HAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It was Tommy's protection\n  THAT(an alternative to *which*, also to who, in grammatical construction) around(*secured*) IN(at *home*).  Defn:  Combat headgear,*protection* for *Tommy*, the representative name for a British Army private, Tommy Atkins in full.  The hat's actually made of steel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sleeps over with editor but rejected by him (6)","output":"### Answer: SPIKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: rejected by him\n  Reversal(*over*) of KIPS(*sleeps*, naps) +(*with*) ED(*$$ed$$itor*).  Defn:  In journalism, from those days when editors would reject a story by literally spiking the paper it was typed\/written on, through a pointed spindle.  I'd rate this a semi &lit at least."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: s short song about bairn initially? (7)","output":"### Answer: LULLABY \n ### Explanation: Definition: song about bairn\n  LULu(*22 13*, ie. Scotch songstress, who started in the 60's) minus last letter(*short*) + LAY(*song*) around(*about*) B(first letter,*initially* of *bairn*).  Defn:  *Song* (a Scottish singer sings) to a child,*bairn* (of Scottish origin).  Another &lit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Empty cardboard box? It's stuffed in funny drawer (10)","output":"### Answer: CARTOONIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: funny drawer\n  {O(zero,nothing) inside}(*empty*) CARTON(*cardboard box*) + anagram(*stuffed*) of *it's*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How to pay back blackleg (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: blackleg\n  Reversal(*back*) of BACS(abbrev. for Bankers' Automated Clearing System, a UK system for making payments,*how to pay*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not working this evening? Get drunk (5)","output":"### Answer: TIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: drunk\n  TonIGHT(*this evening*) minus(*not*) ON(*working*, as in \"I'm on 9 to 5 daily)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Bronte composition about father's house in Corsica (9)","output":"### Answer: BONAPARTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: house in Corsica\n  Anagram(*composition*) of A BRONTE around(*about*) PA(*father*).  Defn:  Family name,*house* of Napoleon who was born *in Corsica*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Darwin's study he tried out theory at last (8)","output":"### Answer: HEREDITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: In Darwin's study\n  Anagram(*out*) of HE TRIED + Y(last letter,*at last* of *theory*).  Defn:  *In* evolution, *Darwin's* field of *study*, the mechanism by which changes in characteristics are handed down through the generations; although, during his time, Darwin didn't know much about how heredity worked.  An &lit I think"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Request ideally satisfied by 1 across (6)","output":"### Answer: DEMAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Request,ideally satisfied by 1 across\n  Double defn:  2nd:  refers to economic theory, where in an *ideal* market, *1A* SUPPLY = demand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This paper badly loses out with line in subtle marketing (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SOFT SELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: subtle marketing\n  Anagram(*badly*) of LOSES around(*out*) FT(*this paper* in which this crossword appears, the $$F$$inancial $$T$$imes) +(*with*) L(*$$l$$ine*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classmates, say, look intently at Greek press (4,5)","output":"### Answer: PEER GROUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classmates, say\n  PEER(*look intently at*) and GR(*Greek* International Vehicle Registration letters) + OUP($$O$$xford $$U$$niversity *$$P$$ress*).  Defn:  An example,*say* of which are *classmates*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fortune in bottle with no top (4)","output":"### Answer: LUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fortune\n  pLUCK(courage,*bottle*) minus(*with no*) initial letter(*top*, for a down clue)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ready in Kuala Lumpur to call nasty person (7)","output":"### Answer: RINGGIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ready in Kuala Lumpur\n  RING(*call*) + GIT(*nasty person*).  Defn:  Unit of money,*ready* in Malaysia, the capital city of which is *Kuala Lumpur*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relatively large pawnbroker? (5-5)","output":"### Answer: GREAT-UNCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relatively large\n  GREAT(*large*) and UNCLE(slang for *pawnbroker*).  Defn:  Uncle of your parents, a *relative*.  *Large *here seems to double up in both definition and wordplay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Explosive component can upset engineers (5)","output":"### Answer: NITRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Explosive component\n  Anagram\/reversal(*upset*) of TIN(*can*) + RE($$R$$oyal *$$E$$ngineers*).  Defn:  Potassium (or sodium) nitrate, a powerful oxidising compound, hence its use as a *component* of *explosive* devices."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To maintain contact in Australia is easy (6)","output":"### Answer: LIAISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: To maintain contact\n  Hidden(*in*) *Austra*LIA IS E*asy*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English model hugs bishop to raise some relief (6)","output":"### Answer: EMBOSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: to raise some relief\n  E(*$$E$$nglish*) MOSS(Kate, fashion *model* from England) around(*hugs*) B(*$$b$$ishop*).  Defn:  To *raise* a design on a surface in *relief*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What your muscles may do on your bike (3,7)","output":"### Answer: GET KNOTTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: What your muscles may do,on your bike\n  Double defn:  1st:  *Your muscles may* go into spasms, and then get knotted,form knots, which are painful abnormal areas in your muscles.  Presumably being *on your bike *for too long might cause this.  2nd:  An exclamation of rejection, \"off you go!\" or *on your bike!*   An &lit as well?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A former police song about a setter (9)","output":"### Answer: ARAUCARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: setter\n  A + {RUC(Royal Ulster Constabulary, *former* name for the *police* force in Northern Ireland) + ARIA(*song*)} around(*about*) A.  Defn:  Pseudonym of a prolific crossword *setter *featured in the Guardian cryptics.  I cut my cryptic crossword teeth on Araucaria's Monkey Puzzles.  The word itself stands for a genus of trees, including the monkey puzzle, a conifer with edible nuts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rare day going north to drink fizzy beer and loaf (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RYE BREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: loaf\n  R(*$$r$$are*, I can picture the waiter writing R,M, or WD for your steak order) + reversal(*going north*, for a down clue) of DAY around(*to drink*) an anagram(*fizzy*) of BEER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Awfully bad night, hard going for Aussie fool (7)","output":"### Answer: DINGBAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aussie fool\n  Anagram(*awfully*) of BAD NIGhT minus(*going*) H(*$$h$$ard*).  Defn:  Term presumably more often used in Australia(and New Zealand and America) than elsewhere.  Derived as an embellishment of \"bats\", ie. nuts, loco."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't start shutting down (6)","output":"### Answer: LOSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: down\n  cLOSING(*shutting*) without its initial letter(*don't start*).  Defn:  As in \"Arsenal was *down* by 2 goals at half-time\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put an end to college books in school (6)","output":"### Answer: SCOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put an end to\n  {C(*$$c$$ollege*) + OT(*books* in the $$O$$ld $$T$$estament)} in SCH(*$$sch$$ool*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I got your message and I'm heading up in limo (5)","output":"### Answer: ROGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I got your message\n  Reversal(*heading up*, in a down clue) of EGO(*I*) in RR($$R$$olls $$R$$oyce, the luxury *limo*usine).  Defn:  Term used in radio communications to signify *I*'ve understood,*got your message*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Use it to fence roofless wigwam (4)","output":"### Answer: EPEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Use it to fence\n  tEPEE(*wigwam*,tent of the American Indians) without its top letter(*roofless*, in a down clue).  Defn:  A sword *used* in the sport of *fencing*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strongest beer unfinished at short fiesta (8)","output":"### Answer: BEEFIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strongest\n  *BEEr* minus last letter(*unfinished*) +(*at*) *FIESTa* without last letter(*short*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Protection of a Royal Marine belonging to us (6)","output":"### Answer: ARMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protection\n  *A *RM(*$$R$$oyal $$M$$arine*) + OUR(*belonging to us*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink noisily (not quietly) and speak unclearly (4)","output":"### Answer: SLUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: speak unclearly\n  SLURp(*drink noisily*) minus(*not*) P($$p$$iano: a direction, in music, to perform softly,*quietly*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mrs Mopp has one plan, which is kind (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARITABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind\n  CHAR(*Mrs Mopp*: personification of a charlady,char) +(*has*) I(*one*) TABLE(*plan*).  Defn:  Adjective, *kind *as in a generous way."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spiritual knowledge is breaking into song making a comeback (6)","output":"### Answer: GNOSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spiritual knowledge\n  Reversal(*making a comeback*) of {*IS* in(*breaking into*) *SONG*}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What makes tripe run blue? (8)","output":"### Answer: PRURIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: blue\n  Anagram(*what makes*) of *TRIPE RUN*.  Defn:  Inciting or encouraging lustfulness, erotic, hence *blue *movies\/pictures, another term for pornography.  From the surface I wonder if there is anyone out there with a tripe fetish.  Closest I guess is the fictional Portnoy and raw liver (which became part of his family's dinner)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Credit (very large) by a crooner? (6)","output":"### Answer: CROSBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: crooner\n  CR(*$$cr$$edit*) OS(*very large*,$$o$$ut$$s$$ize) *BY*.  Defn:  Bing (1903-1977), one of the most successful *crooner*s of the century.  His rendition of Irving Berlin's White Christmas is a perennial favourite."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duty of a king in a squabble (6)","output":"### Answer: TARIFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Duty\n  A R(*king*) *in* TIFF(*squabble*,a petty quarrel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An insect gets released inside but this one is missing (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSENTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this one is missing\n  SENT(*released*) in(*gets\u2026inside*) A BEE(*an insect*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This springtime festival is a cry for help (6)","output":"### Answer: MAYDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: cry for help\n  MAY DAY(1st day of May, traditionally (since 13C) a *festival*,celebration of the coming of *spring* (northern hemisphere of course), but in 20C replaced by celebrations in honour of workers, hence the alternate Labour Day.  Defn:  International radio communications distress signal used by ships and aircraft.  From shortening of the French \"venez m'aider\": \"come *help *me!\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Footballers' hairstyle might take the cake (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CHELSEA BUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cake\n  CHELSEA(*footballers* from the London team) BUN(*hairstyle* where hair is tied into a coil or knot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer who's near collapse (4)","output":"### Answer: ARNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n  Anagram(*collapse*) of *NEAR*.  Defn:  Thomas Augustine, English composer, famously of \"Rule, Britannia!\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cricket stroke? Take a look! (6)","output":"### Answer: GLANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cricket stroke,a look\n  Double defn:  1st:  Where the *cricket* ball bounces off the bat at an oblique angle.  2nd:  A brief *look*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy there inside, ready for a shave (8)","output":"### Answer: LATHERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: ready for a shave\n  *THERE* in(*inside*) LAD(*boy*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek torment, not exactly nice (8)","output":"### Answer: HELLENIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek\n  HELL(*torment*) + anagram(*not exactly*) of *NICE*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A collection of animals, no tail in view, in the distance (4)","output":"### Answer: AFAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the distance\n  *A *FARm(*collection of animals*) minus last letter(*no tail*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Receivers should not be sat on too long (6)","output":"### Answer: FENCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Receivers,not be sat on too long\n  Double Defn:  1st:  *Receivers* of stolen goods, with intent to sell the same.  2nd:  Cryptic reference to \"sitting on the fence\", ie. being indecisive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roman emperor, not altogether calm, getting one Gaul destroyed (8)","output":"### Answer: CALIGULA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman emperor\n  *CALm* minus last letter(*not altogether*) +(*getting*) I(*one*) + anagram(*destroyed*) of *GAUL*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French friend has the talent to show cordiality (10)","output":"### Answer: AMIABILITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: cordiality\n  AMI(*French* word for *friend*) +(*has*) ABILITY(*talent*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Being bad-tempered, Eleanor needs us to retire first (6)","output":"### Answer: SULLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being bad-tempered\n  Reversal(*retire*) of {NELL(variant of the name *Eleanor*) +(*needs*) *US*}.  Not sure if \"*first*\" is of any significance here."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vagabonds upmarket, note (6)","output":"### Answer: TRAMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vagabonds\n  Reversal(*up*, in a down clue) of MART(*market*) + PS($$p$$ost-$$s$$cript, a short *note* after the main message."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Digging support round a run-down building (10)","output":"### Answer: SHOVELLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Digging\n  SLING(*support*, for a broken arm, say) *round* HOVEL(*run-down building*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish could be very tired (8)","output":"### Answer: BATTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish could be,very tired\n  Double defn:  1st:  Process of coating eg. *fish *with batter before frying.  2nd:  Looking very worn or damaged after hard usage, eg. a *very tired *suitcase"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncle's wife ran off outside and thus displayed emotion (8)","output":"### Answer: FLAUNTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: displayed emotion\n  FLED(*ran off*) around(*outside*) AUNT(*uncle's wife*).  Defn:  Past tense of to *display* ostentatiously, show off, what one has, often material stuff like one's sports car, money, physical attributes like a well-built body, and intangible things like one's learning, upbringing, intellect, and I guess it could also apply to emotions, like one's happiness, sorrow, lust."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Making any girl nearly bald, like Rosemary (6)","output":"### Answer: HERBAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Rosemary\n  HER(referring to *any girl*) + *BALd* minus the last letter(*nearly*).  Defn:  Adjective describing *rosemary* the herb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look! An unending hold used in bed! (6)","output":"### Answer: BEHOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look\n  *HOLd* minus the last letter(*unending*) in *BED*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short time taken to find one piece of fruit in me (6)","output":"### Answer: MINUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short time\n  I(*one piece*) NUT(*fruit*) in *ME*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's drunk when sales don't open (4)","output":"### Answer: ALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's drunk\n  *sALES* minus initial letter(*don't open*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Egghead uncle gets involved in a little upset (12)","output":"### Answer: INTELLECTUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Egghead\n  Anagram(*upset*) of {*UNCLE* +(*gets involved in*) *A LITTLE*}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fondness, with no little puff, for eulogy (7)","output":"### Answer: ORATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: eulogy\n  adORATION(*fondness*) minus(*with no*) AD(abbrev. of,*little* advertisement promoting,*puff*ing something or someone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flying service is perfect, bar getting millions in (7)","output":"### Answer: AIRMAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flying service\n  AI(*perfect*) + RAIL(*bar*, as for a towel, say) around(*getting\u2026in*) M(*$$m$$illions*).  Defn:  Fastest letter-delivering *service* before e-mail."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saint with attitude, this could get one down (5)","output":"### Answer: STAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: this could get one down\n  ST(abbrev. for *saint*) +(*with*) AIR(*attitude*,pose,bearing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vacuous Adonis I heard gets caught with youth initially (3,5)","output":"### Answer: EYE CANDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vacuous Adonis\n  EYE(homonym(*heard*) of *I*) +(*gets*) C(*$$c$$aught*, as in cricket) AND(*with*) Y(first letter,*initially* of *youth*).  Defn:  Person, of either sex, who is pleasing,sweet to the eye but not much else,*vacuous*.  There's also arm candy and ear candy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mad Hatter husband with fleece becomes an idol (10)","output":"### Answer: HEARTTHROB \n ### Explanation: Definition: idol\n  Anagram(*mad*) of *HATTER* + H(*husband*) +(*with*) ROB(*fleece*,swindle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proposal one put before beloved Romeo's ignored (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proposal\n  I(*one*) *put before* DEAr(*beloved*) minus(*ignored*) R(for *$$R$$omeo*, in the international phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy one mortal too often (4)","output":"### Answer: LUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy\n  I'm not sure about this one.  If I'm right, then *fancy* = LUST.  I'm even more unsure about the wordplay:  can only speculate that since Lust is one of the deadly sins, it would somehow be related to a *mortal* sin.  Any correction or confirmation would be appreciated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flat outside New Orleans? This'll inform about one (8,2)","output":"### Answer: PERSONAL AD \n ### Explanation: Definition: This'll inform about one\n  PAD(*flat*,apartment commonly of bachelor) around(*outside*) anagram(*New*) of *ORLEANS*.  Defn:  Ads by individuals usually seeking romantic partners, with *inform*ation given in an abbreviated language of their own, eg. BI, SOH, GSOH, WSF, NS, ND, DDF."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Einstein's resolved twenty-odd (and more) years ago, say (8)","output":"### Answer: NINETIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: twenty-odd (and more) years ago, say\n  Anagram(*resolved*) of *EINSTEIN*.  Defn:  The 1990s were *twenty-odd years ago*, and the 1890s, etc. were twenty-odd and more years ago.  I think that's how to read the \"*(and more)*\" bit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collector somehow keeps \"The Venus de Milo\", for example (5)","output":"### Answer: TORSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Venus de Milo\", for example\n  Hidden(*keeps*) in *collecTOR SOmehow*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: West, say, sort repackaged as a hotshot (7)","output":"### Answer: MAESTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: hotshot\n  MAE(in particular,*say*, Mae *West*, actress who, among other distinctions, had the life jacket worn by WWII aircraftsmen nicknamed after her) + anagram(*repackaged*) of *SORT*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wailing woman forces out the first bit of a mule's call (7)","output":"### Answer: BANSHEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wailing woman\n  BANS(*forces out*,disbars) + HEE(*first bit*,part of hee-haw,*mule's call*).  Defn:  In Irish folklore, a spirit in the form of a *wailing woman*, who is seen or heard by a family when one of them is about to die.  I doubt if she'll sound anything like a mule though \ud83d\ude42 ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lexicographer is a scholar, chap in epistolatory relations (3,2,7)","output":"### Answer: MAN OF LETTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: scholar\n  MAN OF(*chap in*) LETTERS(*epistolatory*,in the form of letters,correspondence).  Defn:  I don't quite know what to make of the clue construction, as the definitional part seems to be in the middle.  Unless \"*lexicographer*\" is meant to be another definition or another wordplay viz. One who writes or compiles or edits a dictionary, ie. a man of words, and since words are made up of letters, also a man of letters?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River again flows around Arabia (7)","output":"### Answer: NIAGARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: River\n  Anagram(*flows*) of *AGAIN* around AR(*$$Ar$$abia* or strictly speaking, $$Ar$$abic)  Defn:  The *river* that feeds its more famous Falls."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Permanently leave recording giant over scrape (8)","output":"### Answer: EMIGRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Permanently leave\n  EMI(originally The Electric and Musical Industries Limited, the *giant* music *recording* and publishing company, now owned by Citigroup) +(*over*, in a down clue) GRATE(*scrape*, eg.your skin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing up with ordinary floor covering (4)","output":"### Answer: LINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: floor covering\n  Reversal(*up*, in a down clue) of NIL(*nothing*) +(*with*) O(as in the GCE *$$O$$rdinary*(O) Level Exams, replaced by the GCSE)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sioux leader is distraught over cavalry (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CRAZY HORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sioux leader\n  CRAZY(*distraught*,emotionally distressed) *over* HORSE(collective word for *cavalry*,soldiers on horseback, eg. a thousand horse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some plug richest language (5)","output":"### Answer: UGRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: language\n  Hidden(*some*) in *plUG RIChest*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tragic King Edward is widely read (7)","output":"### Answer: LEARNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: widely read\n  LEAR(*King* in Shakespear's *tragedy*) + NED(variant of the name *Edward*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Board carry on standing for a famous person (9,4)","output":"### Answer: HOUSEHOLD NAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: famous person\n  HOUSE(verb, to house someone,to provide *board* and lodging to someone) + HOLD(*carry*, as with hold the baby) + NAME(*standing*,reputation,status)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adopt lethargy in new relationship? (4,4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: PLAY HARD TO GET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adopt lethargy in new relationship\n  Anagram(*new relationship*) of *ADOPT LETHARGY*.  Defn:  Be passive,*adopt lethargic* attitude in a *new relationship*.  A fine &lit.  Favourite clue for today."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not at all happy with, say, Lancashire shed (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CHEESED OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not at all happy with\n  CHEESE(a variety of,*say*, named after the county, *Lancashire*, in which it's produced) + DOFF(*shed*,remove, as with clothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Isn't changing directions in Connecticut a gift (8)","output":"### Answer: INSTINCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: gift\n  *Changing *N,S(north,south *directions*) with each other in *ISN'T *+ CT(abbrev. for *$$C$$onnecticu$$t$$*, USA).  Defn:  Something you don't have to learn consciously."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ray's succeeded to remove support, fancifully (7)","output":"### Answer: SUNBEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ray\n  S(*$$s$$ucceeded*) + made up word(*fancifully*) UN(prefix to *remove* from, as in unseat)-BEAM(*support*, eg. for floor or roof)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One staggering mutt (7)","output":"### Answer: LURCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One staggering,mutt\n  Double defn:  1st:  One who lurches,*staggers*, as when intoxicated.  The archaic meaning of lurcher is one who prowls or lurks.  2nd:  A *mutt*,crossbred hunting dog,"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One overlooked Rennaissance painter, a very important person (5)","output":"### Answer: TITAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: very important person\n  TITiAN(Renaissance painter) minus(*overlooked*) I(*one*).  Defn:  From Greek mythology, extended to mortals to mean one of enormous size, power, strength, influence, and, I guess, *importance* qualifies, eg. a titan of industry"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skilful sailor upset the Spanish (4)","output":"### Answer: ABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skilful\n  AB($$A$$ble-$$B$$odied seaman,*sailor*) + reversal(*upset*) of EL(the definite article, *the*, in *Spanish*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What better hopes for replacing those with influence? (3,6,4,2)","output":"### Answer: THE POWERS THAT BE \n ### Explanation: Definition: those with influence\n  Anagram (*for replacing*) of *WHAT BETTER HOPES*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nervous laughter where teetotaller in bank takes shilling (7)","output":"### Answer: TITTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nervous laughter\n  TT(*$$t$$ee\u00ad$$t$$otaller*) in TIER(*bank*,an elevated section) +(*takes*) S(*\u00ad$$s$$hilling*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Euler is prepared for retirement (7)","output":"### Answer: LEISURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: retirement\n  Anagram(*prepared*) of *EULER IS*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lavishly praise former Time Lord making comeback in Doctor's absence (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lavishly praise\n  EX(*former*,as with spouse,position,etc.) T(*$$t$$ime*) + reverse(*making comeback*) of *LOrd* without(*absence*) DR(*doctor*)\nThe first Time Lord Doctor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: During divinity pray endlessly against moral turpitude (9)","output":"### Answer: DEPRAVITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: moral turpitude\n  *PRAy* without last letter(*endlessly*) V(*against*,\u00ad$$v$$ersus) in(*during*) DIETY(*divinity*,god)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soaking for sailor, very corrupt, receiving rand (9)","output":"### Answer: ABSORBENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soaking\n  AB(*sailor*,able-bodied seaman) SO(*very*) BENT(*corrupt*,presumably arising from crooked=bent) around(*receiving*) R(*$$r$$and*, that unit of money in S.Africa, named after Witwatersrand, the gold mining area there).  Defn:  *Soaking* as an adjective describing something that soaks in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Communist in firm belief (5)","output":"### Answer: CREDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: belief\n  RED(*communist*) *in* CO(*firm*, as in $$co$$mpany)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: From Scandinavia (and not some London district) (5)","output":"### Answer: NORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: From Scandinavia\n  NOR(*not*) SE(a $$s$$outh-$$e$$ast *London* postcode area,*district*, from SE1 to SE28. SE1 includes South Bank)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Formless poem, Anne Hathaway's first, observed events (9)","output":"### Answer: PHENOMENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: observed events\n  Anagram(*formless*) of [*POEM ANNE* + *H*(*first* letter of *Hathaway*)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: People seen with heroin runner (9)","output":"### Answer: RACEHORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: runner\n  RACE(*people*, the singular of peoples,races) +(*seen with*) HORSE(slang for *heroin*, presumably because they have a common initial)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old story line in the eleventh year after Christ? (5)","output":"### Answer: ILIAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old story\n  L(*$$l$$ine*) in 11AD(*eleventh year* in the Gregorian calendar, counting from,*after* AD,Anno Domini, the year of the lord, specifically the year, or thereabouts, when *Christ* was born), with number 1=letter I and 11=II."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turkish dynasty created in books given to us (7)","output":"### Answer: OTTOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turkish dynasty\n  OT(*books*, of the Old Testament in the Bible) +(*given*) *TO* MAN(*us* as a species,humankind,homo sapiens)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rather feeble compilers finally get this sorted (7)","output":"### Answer: WETTISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rather feeble\n  WE(collective pronoun for *compilers* such as Neo et al in contrast to you, collective noun for us solvers) T(last letter,*finally* of *get*) + anagram(*sorted*) of *THIS*.  Defn:  Figuratively, a bit spineless, said disparagingly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe Geordie and Tony turn on charm somehow (5,10)","output":"### Answer: NORTH COUNTRYMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe Geordie\n  Anagram(*somehow*) of *TONY TURN ON CHARM*.  Defn:  A native or inhabitant of Newcastle or its surroundings, in North England (or North Country if you're from or live in England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Naturally fitted for role like Hamlet (2,3,6,4)","output":"### Answer: TO THE MANNER BORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Naturally fitted for role\n  Play on \"role\", doing double duty in the definition, as well as the theatrical part of Shakespeare's *Hamlet*, from whose lines comes this phrase.  Defn:  Pre-disposed to behave as what is expected of one by virtue of one's birth.  A related phrase, more recent in origin is \"to the manor born\".\nTo The Manor Born"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European nations and lands for development (7)","output":"### Answer: ESTATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: lands for development\n  E(*$$E$$uropean*) STATES(*nations*).  Defn:  Such *development* as varied as wine-producing, rubber, palm, and residences and industries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After massage R. Laver ego too big? (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERLARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: too big\n  Anagram(*massage*) of *R LAVER EGO*.  I believe Neo is refering to Rod Laver, tennis great, active in the 60s."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Given relief when caught in river's back-flow (5)","output":"### Answer: EASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Given relief\n  AS(*when*, substitute for \"as\" used in the temporal sense) within(*caught*) in reversal(*back-flow*) of DEE(*river* in England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liveliness with power to be for Sarkozy an explosive component (9)","output":"### Answer: SALTPETRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an explosive component\n  SALT(an element of *liveliness*,interest,excitement, as in \"his wit added salt to the discussion\") +(*with*) P(*$$p$$ower*, especially in scientific equations) ETRE(as would be said by French President *Sarkozy* when he means \"*to be*\"; pardon my French if this isn't right).  Defn:  Potassium nitrate, a powerful oxidant, therefore commonly used as a *component* in *explosive*s.  Also used as a fertiliser, which explains why amateur bombers buy lots of fertiliser."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seaside city Mafia henchmen hold up (5)","output":"### Answer: HAIFA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seaside city\n  Hidden(*hold*) and reversed(*up*, in a down clue) in *mAFIA Henchmen*.  Defn:  Port in northern Israel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One into peculiar nature of organic compound (7)","output":"### Answer: TAURINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: organic compound\n  I(number *one*=letter I) *into* anagram(*peculiar*) of *NATURE*.  Defn:  An amino-acid derivative first isolated in ox-bile, and hence named after the adjective for Taurus the bull."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The renowned Navy messed up occasionally (5,3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: EVERY NOW AND THEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: occasionally\n  Anagram(*messed up*) of *THE RENOWNED NAVY*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noun operates differently in composite language (9)","output":"### Answer: ESPERANTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: composite language\n  Anagram(*differently*) of [N(*\u00ad$$n$$oun*) *OPERATES*].  Defn:  The constructed *language*, a *composite* of some other languages"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy singer with his rector for excitement (9)","output":"### Answer: CHORISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boy singer\n  Anagram(*for excitement*) of *HIS RECTOR*.  The surface (cheekily) points to the relationship between certain clergymen and choir, and other, boys."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scientist associated with groundbreaking research? (7)","output":"### Answer: RICHTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientist\n  Cryptic defn. of Charles Richter (1900-1985), the *scientist* who studied earthquakes,*groundbreaking research*, and in 1935 developed the Richter scale to compare the intensities of earthquakes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wood maintains it is goverment (sic) by chosen group (7)","output":"### Answer: ELITISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: goverment (sic) by chosen group\n  ELM(a type of tree,*wood*) around(*maintains*) *IT IS*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lyttelton's dissatisfied exclamation? (5)","output":"### Answer: HUMPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lyttelton,dissatisfied exclamation\n  Double defn:  1st:  Nickname for HUMPHrey *Lyttlelton* (1921-2008), jazz musician (trumpet and clarinet), singer, writer, broadcaster.  I liked his BBC Radio 2's Best of Jazz, and BBC Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man United ditching complete system get three points (5)","output":"### Answer: EDWIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man\n  ED(unitED* minus,*ditching* UNIT,*complete system*) +(*get*) WIN(in a football match, that adds *three points* to your tally in the league table).  Defn:  A *man*'s name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former champion has confused an artist with a river, Virginia\". (9)","output":"### Answer: SHARAPOVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former champion\n  Anagram(*confused*) of *HAS* + RA(practising *artist* who is a member of the Royal Academy, ie. a $$R$$oyal $$A$$cademician) + PO(*river* in northern Italy running from the Alps to the Adriatic) + VA(code for the state of *Virginia*, USA). \nDefn:  Maria, Russian tennis player, 2004 Wimbledon singles *champion*, seeded 5th in this year's Wimbledon women's singles, through to the quarter-finals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It passes through a prism, a shaft of light overhead (5)","output":"### Answer: SMASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: overhead\n  Hidden(*passes through*) in *priSM, A SHaft*. \nDefn:  An *overhead* hit of the ball, as would be used by 1A and 23A.  (\"Overhead\" as a noun to equate to \"smash\"? )"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Block obtained after I took direction (5)","output":"### Answer: INGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Block\n  GOT(*obtained*) *after *{*I* +(*took*) N(north, *direction* of)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's coming in to sign a dictionary (9)","output":"### Answer: THESAURUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a dictionary\n  *HE'S* into(*in to*) TAURUS(zodiac *sign* of the bull)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peers mostly right about the quality of viewing (8)","output":"### Answer: EYESIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: the quality of viewing\n  EYES(*peers*) + *IGHT*(*right mostly*,without first letter). \nDefn:  *Quality*,characteristic,property associated with *viewing*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Showing self-confidence that is largely lightweight (6)","output":"### Answer: BOUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing self-confidence\n  Much(*largely*) of the answer is OUNCE(*lightweight*,1\/16 of a pound weight).  (I can't otherwise explain the B, and if I'm not wrong, it's a bit of loose clueing.)  The word JOUNCE means the same. \nDefn:  One with,*showing self-confidence* will show bounce in his\/her steps.  (A bit uncomfortable with a noun or verb as an answer to an adjectivial definition.)  Also what 1A and 23A do to the ball before serving."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A note to the police about an imperfection (4)","output":"### Answer: FLAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: an imperfection\n  F(*a* *note*, the fourth tone, Fa, in the C major musical scale) +(*to*) LAW(*the police*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short teasers designed to make a point at court (4,5)","output":"### Answer: DROP SHOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short teasers designed to make a point at court\n  Cryptic defn:  As used by 1A and 23A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exaggerate deliveries to the country (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERSTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exaggerate\n  OVER(*deliveries* of balls to the batsman in cricket) +(*to*) STATE(*country*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Donations for weapons by the sound of it (4)","output":"### Answer: ALMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Donations\n  Homophone(*by the sound of it*) of ARMS(*weapons*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loyalty may be late in following year (6)","output":"### Answer: FEALTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loyalty\n  Anagram(*may be*) of *LATE* in FY(*$$f$$ollowing $$y$$ear*, I think that's what the setter intended, though I'm not familiar with it.  I know of fiscal, financial and even full year; and don't ask about FY in texting or Internet chat). \nDefn:  Fidelity,*loyalty* a vassal swears to a lord."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One of the favourites started in formal attire alright but has nothing on, Victoria!\" (8)","output":"### Answer: DJOKOVIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of the favourites\n  DJ($$d$$inner $$j$$acket, what one wears,*attire* to a *formal* function) + OK(*alright*,okay) + O(*nothing*,zero) +(*on*) VIC(abbreviation for *$$Vic$$toria*). \nDefn:  Novak, Serbian tennis player, seeded 3rd in this year's Wimbledon men's singles, through to the quarter-finals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A wonderful way with deep water (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERFLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: way with deep water\n  Anagram(*way*?) of *WONDERFUL*. \nDefn:  A stream,current in *deep water*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The first cord, figuratively speaking (5)","output":"### Answer: TROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: figuratively speaking\n  T(first letter of *the*) + ROPE(*cord*).   \"Cord\" is something 1A and 23A want to hit over.\nDefn:  Any literary form, eg. a metaphor, using words not in their literal, but in their *figurative*, sense."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Military uniform is cut in a different way (5)","output":"### Answer: TUNIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Military uniform\n  Anagram(*in a different way*) of *CUT IN*. \nDefn:  The coat, usually tight-fitting, that is part of *military uniform*.  The word also means any of types of garment of various lengths, from those in Grecian times to the modern day tunic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A crazy start by England has the heartless rushed (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MADE HASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rushed\n  MAD(*crazy*) + E(*$$E$$ngland*) + *HAS* + TE(*the* without its middle letter,*heartless*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spin a share (5)","output":"### Answer: SLICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spin,a share\n  Double defn:  1st:  To impart a (sideways) *spin* to a ball so as make it follow a curved trajectory, a slice.  What 1A and 23A would do.  2nd:  *A share*, say, of a pizza or pie."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get garage to put together total (9)","output":"### Answer: AGGREGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: total\n  Anagram(*to put together*) of *GET GARAGE*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Achieve something at tennis, first with one in Scotland (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Achieve something\n  *AT* + T(*first* letter of *tennis*) +(*with*) AIN(word for *one* in the Scottish tongue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charade to produce things with many faces (9)","output":"### Answer: OCTAHEDRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: things with many faces\n  Anagram(*produce*) of *CHARADE TO*. \nDefn:  Solids,*things* *with* eight *faces*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Declare it's pretty ordinary with age (4)","output":"### Answer: AVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Declare\n  AVER +(*with*) *age* gives \"average\"(*pretty ordinary*, nothing to talk about)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As to aces, they may become marginal (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SEA COAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: marginal\n  Anagram(*they may become*) of *AS TO ACES*. \nDefn:  That line,*margin* between sea and land.  (Another noun answer for an adjectivial definition.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put on to protect the stage perhaps (5)","output":"### Answer: APRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put on to protect,the stage perhaps\n  Double defn:  1st:  What cooks wear,*put on to protect* their clothing while cooking.  2nd:  Part of the *stage* floor in front of the curtain line."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Changing shoes sets them up as entertainers (9)","output":"### Answer: HOSTESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertainers\n  Anagram(*changing*) of *SHOE SETS*. \nDefn:  Women who throw parties and *entertain* guests.  Other (professional) hostesses also do entertain \u2013 eg. presenters of talk and game shows, and taxi dancers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penalty for overstepping the mark (9)","output":"### Answer: FOOTFAULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Penalty for overstepping the mark\n  Cryptic defn:  Point given to your opponent,*penalty* when you *overstep* the baseline,*mark* when serving at tennis.  What 1A and 23A try not to do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agape, like Belloc's Ponto was (4-5)","output":"### Answer: OPEN-JAWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agape\n  *Like* *Ponto* the lion in Jim, a verse by Hilaire *Belloc*, in which Ponto bites off Jim's head after he runs away from his nurse.  Terrifyingly gruesome stuff to read to a small child, but then it's supposed to be a cautionary verse, viz. don't let go of your nurse's hand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unaware of what's clear about one pound (9)","output":"### Answer: OBLIVIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unaware\n  OBVIOUS(*clear*) around(*about*) LI(*one pound*,\u00a31)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mysterious about rice following return to the south-east (8)","output":"### Answer: ESOTERIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mysterious\n  Reversal(*about*) of *RICE* after(*following*) reversal(*return*) of *TO* SE(*$$s$$outh-$$e$$ast*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short account of first sailing vessel (6)","output":"### Answer: SKETCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short account\n  S(*first* letter of *sailing*) + KETCH(sailing *vessel*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An extra returns with a show of assent the first two days (3,2)","output":"### Answer: ADD ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: An extra\n  Reversal(*returns*) of {NOD(*show of assent*) + DA(*first two* letters of *days*)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Civil engineer holds one material and creates another (5)","output":"### Answer: CREPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\n  CE(*$$c$$ivil $$e$$ngineer*) around(*holds*) REP(cloth *material*). \nDefn:  Lightweight fabric."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticise a version of 19 (4)","output":"### Answer: SLAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticise\n  Anagram(*a version*) of *19*across,ALMS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cab heading off to the centre of Rome? It's taken for granted (5)","output":"### Answer: AXIOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's taken for granted\n  tAXI(*cab*, taxi without its initial letter,*heading off*) +(*to*) OM(letters in *centre of *the word *Rome*).\nDefn:  A statement that is *taken* to be self-evident,*for granted*, and thus forms the basis for further arguments and conclusions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Max may be associated with this space for nuts (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: this space for nuts\n  Cryptic defn:  The ROOM,*space* above people's HEADs,*nuts*, critical with low-ceilings or short doors.  The association with *Max* is from the futuristic TV series in the late 80s, Max Headroom, featuring punk rock and things cyberspace.   Max Headroom was a computer generated character derived from the brainscan of an investigative reporter, named after the last words the reporter saw before he was knocked off from his motorcycle while pursuing someone into a covered parking lot.  My clue of the day."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Does it teach children how to get on? (8,6)","output":"### Answer: BOARDING SCHOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does it teach children how to get on\n  Cryptic defn:  Play on \"*how to get on*\", figuratively how to advance in life, and literally how to get on,BOARD eg. a train, ship, plane, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attractive person concealing wickedness is diabolical (8)","output":"### Answer: DEVILISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: diabolical\n  DISH(*attractive*, in sensual\/sexual context, *person*) around(*concealing*) EVIL(*wickedness*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Virgin soldiers accepting assistance? (6)","output":"### Answer: MAIDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Virgin\n  MEN(*soldiers*) around(*accepting*) AID(help,*assistance*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Phone box designed by European who fears foreigners? (9)","output":"### Answer: XENOPHOBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: who fears foreigners\n  Anagram(*designed*) of *PHONE BOX* +(*by*) E(*$$E$$uropean*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country beginning to suffer distress (5)","output":"### Answer: SPAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n  S(first letter,*beginning* of *suffer*) PAIN(*distress*, usually emotional, but could apply to physical as well)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revolvers smuggled in somewhere else (5)","output":"### Answer: REELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revolvers\n  Hidden(*smuggled*) *in* *somewheRE ELSe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Written work takes half a month and then correspondence is incomplete (9)","output":"### Answer: NOVELETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Written work\n  NOVE(*half* of the word, November,*a month*) +(*and then*) LETTE(*correspondence*,letter without its last letter,*is incomplete*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No longer bound to get involved in duet (6)","output":"### Answer: UNTIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: No longer bound\n  Anagram(*get involved*) of *IN DUET*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get away, having swallowed half of loaf or slice of meat (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCALOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: slice of meat\n  ESCAPE(*get away*) around(*having swallowed*) LO(*half* of the letters *of* the word *loaf*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What may be prescribed to remedy tenant's despair (14)","output":"### Answer: ANTIDEPRESSANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: What may be prescribed to remedy tenant's despair\n  Anagram(*remedy*) of *TENANT'S DESPAIR*.  Another favourite today, with the definition and wordplay intertwined in sense.  (Does it really matter whether one calls it an &lit or semi-&lit, or not call it anything at all, as long as it's intellectually enjoyable?)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enterprise, perhaps, making celebs groovy (8)","output":"### Answer: STARSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enterprise, perhaps\n  STARS(*celeb*ritie*s*) HIP(*groovy*,with it).\nDefn:  The Star Trek spaceship, USS (United Space Ship) *Enterprise*.  There was a series of ships of the same name (but not registration number) as the story continues in various TV series and movies.  And no, I'm not a Trekkie."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marked absence of Edward? (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marked\n  NO(*absence** of*) TED(an abbreviated nominal substitute for *Edward*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad sex tour I'm organising, having no first-hand experience! (12)","output":"### Answer: AMBIDEXTROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: having no first-hand experience\n  Anagram(organizing) of *BAD SEX TOUR I'M*.\nDefn:  Descriptive of those lucky people who are equally adept at using both hands, in contrast to most of us who have a preference for using either the right or left hand.  Cryptically, the latter therefore have a \"first-hand\", the preferred hand, but the former *no first-hand experience*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going ahead with home loan (2,7)","output":"### Answer: IN ADVANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Going ahead\n  IN(*home*,in the house) ADVANCE(as a noun, a *loan* given to you in advance of repayment)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Award for boy brought up by Orlando (5)","output":"### Answer: MEDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Award\n  Reversal(*brought up*, in a down clue) of LAD(*boy*) +(*by*) ME(the setter of the crossword, in this case, *Orlando*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Makes bequests with no difficulty at all (5,4)","output":"### Answer: HANDS DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes bequests,with no difficulty at all\n  Double defn:  1st:  Gives,hands assets,property,belongings,other *bequests* down to the younger or next generation.  2nd:  Easily, as to trounce your opponents hands down in a match."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primate holding first of services in church recess (4)","output":"### Answer: APSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: church recess\n  APE(*primate*) around(*holding*) S(initial letter,*first* *of* the word *services*).\nDefn:  Semicircular recess in a church, covered with a semi-dome.  Also a semi-circular or polygonal termination of the church, covered by a flat, sloping, domed or hemispherical roof."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show trial? (9)","output":"### Answer: REHEARSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show trial\n  Cryptic defn:  A try-out for any of various types of *show* \u2013 theatre, parade, etc.  Not to be confused with a kangaroo court."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old and useless like an egg (5)","output":"### Answer: OVOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: like an egg\n  O(*old*) VOID(invalid,*useless*, most common as in \"null and void\").\nDefn:  Oval shaped, *like an egg*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Running nude in street, not giving a hoot (12)","output":"### Answer: UNINTERESTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: not giving a hoot\n  Anagram(*running*) of *NUDE IN STREET*. \nDefn:  *Not giving a* figurative *hoot*.  Another favourite, for its imagery:  nudes of course don't give a figurative hoot when they're running in the street, nor do they have horns to literally hoot at traffic in the street!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bill has upset French king? The American ass! (9)","output":"### Answer: POSTERIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: ass\n  POSTER(*bill*,a poster usually advertising some coming event, could be handed out, or pasted on to a wall or post.  I remember the irony of posters on walls, which posters said \"Post No Bills\") + reversal(upset) of ROI(*French* word for *king*).\nDefn:  The Commonwealth calls it arse, while the *American*s *ass* (homophonic euphemism?).  Speaking of which, I always thought that Madras (in the verses below) rhymes with the Commonwealth version.\nThere was an Old Man of Madras\nWho rode on a cream-coloured ass\nBut the length of its ears\nSo promoted his fears\nThat it killed that Old Man of Madras\n\u2013 Edward Lear\nThere was a young girl from Madras\nWho had a most beautiful ass\nNot rounded and pink\nAs you probably think\nBut gray, with long ears, and ate grass\n\u2013 Anon, after Lear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Listen secretly, hearing of woman's fall (9)","output":"### Answer: EAVESDROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Listen secretly\n  Homophone(*hearing*) of EAVES(the *woman's*,Eve's) + DROP(*fall*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One setting out unto a star? (9)","output":"### Answer: ASTRONAUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One setting out unto a star\n  Anagram(*setting out*) of *UNTO A STAR*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belief not affected by reversal (5)","output":"### Answer: TENET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belief not affected by reversal\n  Cryptic defn:  The answer is palindromic,*not affected by reversal*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beheading a clergyman is a serious crime (5)","output":"### Answer: ARSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a serious crime\n  pARSON(*clergyman* without its initial letter,*beheading*). \nHandbook and author."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last pieces of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth? Sure! (4)","output":"### Answer: YEAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sure\n  *Last* letters,*pieces of Henr$$Y$$ Moor$$E$$* and *Barbar$$A$$ Hepwort$$H$$*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One in west coast city selling aromatic shrub (8)","output":"### Answer: LAVENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: aromatic shrub\n  An LA(Los Angeles,US *west coast city*) VENDER(*one* who is *selling*,vending.  An alternative spelling of vendor)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draw small sailing boat (6)","output":"### Answer: SKETCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw\n  S(*small*, as used for shirt, shoe, etc. sizes) KETCH(*sailing boat*).  D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu as this answer appeared in last week's FT which I blogged."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son with worries first for pets (6)","output":"### Answer: CARESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pets\n  CARES(concerns,*worries*) before(*first*) S(*$$s$$on*).\nDefn:  What lovers do to each other.  I don't think \"pets\" can be used as a noun in this sense, so there appears to be a mismatch between the singular verb \"pets\" and the plural verb \"caress\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Following innovation claim one source of fuel (4,4)","output":"### Answer: COAL MINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of fuel\n  Anagram(*following innovation*) of *CLAIM ONE*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shown back I find a small food shop (4)","output":"### Answer: DELI \n ### Explanation: Definition: a small food shop\n  Reversal(*back*) of LED(as in \"led,*shown* to your seat\") *I*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Invitee and one chum give a rough idea (10)","output":"### Answer: GUESTIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a rough idea\n  GUEST(*invitee*) +(*and*) I(=*one*) MATE(*chum*).\nDefn:  A portmanteau word made up of \"guess\" and \"estimate\", in other words, not much better than a guess.  Though used quite often for years when I was working, it looks as if it got into Collins only in 2009."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comical gagster succeeded with rolls (8)","output":"### Answer: STAGGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rolls\n  Anagram(*comical*) of *GAGSTER* + S(*$$s$$ucceeded*, as in, I think, notation for the succession of monarchs)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catch infection finally \u2013 bother (4)","output":"### Answer: NAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\n  N(last letter,*finally* of *infection*) AIL(verb, to *bother* as in \"what's ailing,bothering you?\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very dry bishop with a dull manner hard to shrug off (4)","output":"### Answer: BRUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very dry\n  B(*bishop*, as in chess notation) +(*with*) RUT(a boring,*dull* routine from which it is *hard* *to* escape,*shrug off*, not to be confused with the far from boring periodical sexual excitement of deer, goats, sheep, etc.)\nDefn:  Descriptive of a champagne, not sweet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One daughter being a character (8)","output":"### Answer: IDENTITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: character\n  I(=*one*) D(*daughter*) ENTITY(a *being*,unit,one-ness).\nDefn:  *Character*,condition as to who\/what a person\/thing is, eg. a case of mistaken identity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foolishly send coward to this entertainment! (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SWORD DANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertainment\n  Anagram(*foolishly*) of *SEND COWARD*.  Fine surface reading as a coward may not be able to stomach such entertainment.\nThere are more sword dances from around the world than you can shake a sword at!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wine can destroy 50s dress (4)","output":"### Answer: SACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wine,destroy,50s dress\n  Triple defn:  1st:  Type of wine from Spain and Canary Islands, or any dry white wine from SW Europe; 2nd:  Destroy a city after conquest.  3rd:  A plain dress that was fashionable in the 50s and looked like its namesake, ie. straight down from shoulder to hem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sliced beef done with jam intrigues at first (8)","output":"### Answer: PASTRAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sliced beef \n  PAST(*done*,completed,over *with*) + RAM(thrust into,*jam*, with force) + I(initial,*first* letter of *intrigues*).  Nice surface:  It all depends on what sort of jam it is!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approach a rendezvous (6)","output":"### Answer: AVENUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approach \n  *A* VENUE(place to meet,*rendezvous*).\nDefn:  A way or means of entering into or *approach*ing a place or objective, eg. \"there are various avenues into the Chinese market\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sort of reggae group backing Tropical Rays (6)","output":"### Answer: SKATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tropical Rays \n  SKA(*sort of reggae* music, originating from Jamaica) + reversal(*backing*) of SET(*group*,collection).\nDefn:  A variety of those flat fish that live in *tropical *waters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly quaint monarch is making fine adjustments (8)","output":"### Answer: TWEAKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: making fine adjustments \n  TWEA(Homophone(*reportedly*)  of twee,affectedly dainty or *quaint*) + KING(*monarch*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A puzzle to flabbergast (5)","output":"### Answer: AMAZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flabbergast \n  *A* MAZE(*puzzle*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Venus? All the more in grand celebrity (7,4)","output":"### Answer: EVENING STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Venus?\n  EVEN(as an adverb, an intensifier suggesting *all the*,much *more*, as in \"this is even better\") G(*$$g$$rand*) STAR(*celebrity*)\nDefn:  The planet that can sometimes be seen as if like a star in the evening sky."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Who draws grid seen in a new light? (8)","output":"### Answer: DESIGNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Who draws\n  Anagram(*in a new light*) of *GRID SEEN*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A high achiever, I launch farreaching studies (6,9)","output":"### Answer: ROCKET SCIENTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: A high achiever,I launch farreaching studies\n  Double defn:  1st:  Metaphor for someone successful, often used in a backhanded way such as \"you don't have to be a rocket scientist to \u2026\".  Equally ranked with a \"brain surgeon\"?  2nd:  Literally the person responsible for *launch*ing explorers to *study* outer,*farreaching* space,."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Box with gratitude in old city (6)","output":"### Answer: SPARTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: old city\n  SPAR(*box*, often as part of training) TA(short form of saying thanks,showing *gratitude*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree found between hostel and monastery (3)","output":"### Answer: ELM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\n  Letters found between *hostEL* & *Monastery*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conned, we hear, following prisoner's squeeze (9)","output":"### Answer: CONSTRICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: squeeze\n  TRICT(homophone(*we hear*) of tricked,*conned*,cheated) after(*following*) CON(abbrev. for convict,*prisoner*).\nDefn:  The verb \"tighten\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small cut in fast food (6,5)","output":"### Answer: MINUTE STEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small cut in fast food\n  Cryptic defn:  A *small* piece,*cut* of beef that can be quickly cooked."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Return batch work in unsatisfactory state (9)","output":"### Answer: THROWBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Return\n  Anagram(*unsatisfactory state*) of *BATCH WORK*.\nDefn:  A *return* to the past, as in \"Flared pants are a throwback to the 70s\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be very eager stirring such as a Frappuccino (8)","output":"### Answer: BEVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: such as a Frappuccino\n  *BE* V(*$$v$$ery*) + anagram(*stirring*) of *EAGER*.\nDefn:  *Frappuccino* \u2013 A registered trademark drink concoction from Starbucks, an iced mix of coffee, water, milk, and various syrups, all the more to increase revenue.  The word is another portmanteau of \"frappe\", a thick milkshake often made with cream, and \"cappuccino\", which I guess everyone knows of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One contracts standards of perfection (6)","output":"### Answer: IDEALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: standards of perfection\n  I(=*one*) DEALS(*contracts*,agreements)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Central heating container is to boil (5)","output":"### Answer: CHURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: boil\n  CH(*$$c$$entral $$h$$eating*) URN(*container*, eg. of tea, cremated ashes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little 'un to toddle those first three steps (3)","output":"### Answer: TOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little 'un\n  *First three* letters,*steps*(to maintain the surface reading) of *TO Toddle*.\nDefn:  *Little* child,*'un*, eg. a toddler, one who is just learning to *toddle*,take his\/her *first steps*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's put on a plate in holiday home around France and Germany (6)","output":"### Answer: GIFTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's put on a plate\n  GITE(a furnished *holiday home* in France available for rental) *around* F(IVR code for *France*) +(*and*) D(IVR code for *Germany*,Deutschland).\nDefn:  When something's being given freely to you, at no cost to or effort by you, it's said to be *put*,handed to you *on a plate*.  I got 1D first, and was initially reluctant to enter the same 4 letters across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frequently ring us and another paper (8)","output":"### Answer: OFTTIMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frequently\n  O(*ring*, shape of the letter O) FT($$us$$, the Financial Times who's giving you, the solvers, this crossword) +(*and*) TIMES(*another paper*, THE Times, part of the Murdoch empire.  It's the original paper that made \"Times\" synonymous with \"newspaper\", with numerous such Times around the world."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Playing a gig unfit could be this (9)","output":"### Answer: FATIGUING \n ### Explanation: Definition: could be this\n  Anagram(*playing*) of *A GIG UNFIT*.\nDefn:  Excellent surface with wordplay and definition intertwined \u2013 try playing *a gig*,giving a performance when *unfit*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pudding's sent back cold (5)","output":"### Answer: ALOOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: cold\n  *A* + reversal(*sent back*) of FOOL(a dessert,*pudding* made from pureed fruit and cream or custard).\nDefn:  Cold and distant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not many recalled Tory leader's yarn (4)","output":"### Answer: WEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: yarn\n  Reversal(*recalled*) of FEW(*not many*) T(initial letter,*leader* of *Tory*).\nDefn:  In a fabric, the *yarn* that is woven across the width, through the lengthwise warp yarn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eat pudding, swapping parts for styptic lotion (10)","output":"### Answer: AFTERSHAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: styptic lotion\n  Exchanging word-place(*swapping parts*) of HAVE AFTERS(have dessert,afters,*eat pudding*).\nDefn:  *Lotion* that will stop the nicks you might have after shaving from bleeding."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A devoted fan takes laptop everywhere (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ALL OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: everywhere\n  *A* LOVER(*devoted fan*,enthusiast) around(*takes*) L(initial letter,*top* of the word *lap*, use of the split-word device)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Filter out more than half of 13, for example (6)","output":"### Answer: TRIFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: more than half of 13, for example\n  Anagram(*out*) of *FILTER*.\nDefn:  Slightly cryptic:  *Example *of \"afters\"(*more than half of* the answer for *13*,dessert,what you have in the \"after\" part of the meal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island power overrun by Persian emperor (6)","output":"### Answer: CYPRUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\n  CYRUS(*Persian emperor* ca 540 BC) around(*overrun*) P(*power*, especially in physics)\nDefn:  Island in the east Mediterranean."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Women left riots during the endless day of parades (7)","output":"### Answer: TWELFTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: day of parades\n  {W(*women*) + anagram(*riots*) of *LEFT*} in(*during*) TH(word \"*the*\" without its last letter,*endless*).\nDefn:  Almost certainly The Twelfth or Orangemen's *Day*, celebrated in North Ireland on 12 July (today!) with *parades*.  The definition is also intertwined with the wordplay, since, in the past, there have been resulting *riots*.  Presumably things are calmer these days.  Also strangely coincidental, is this clue comes after 19A Cyprus, which also has had a history of communal violence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When pub's closed a female trips over her mobile (5,5)","output":"### Answer: AFTER HOURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: When pub's closed\n  *A* F(*female*) + TOURS(*trips*, as in holiday tours) round(*over*) anagram(*mobile*) of *HER*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Chieftains tour only four countries now (4)","output":"### Answer: EFTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: only four countries now\n  Hidden(*tour*) in *chiEFTAins*.\nDefn:  The European Free Trade Association founded in 1960 by the Outer Seven countries, which did not want to or could not join the European Economic Community (ancestor of the EU).  Since then membership has dwindled, hence *only four countries now* \u2013 Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He'll get time if he's busted (5)","output":"### Answer: THIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: He'll get time if he's busted\n  T(*time*) + anagram(*busted*) of *IF HE*.  Another excellent wordplay intertwined with definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hand over proceeds of theft in final match (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FIFTH TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: final match\n  FIST(closed *hand*, as if to punch) around(*over*) anagram(*proceeds*) of *THEFT*.\nDefn:  In international cricket, a Test series, at least for the Ashes between England and Australia, consists of 5 *match*es.  Wikipedia, though, does say a series may consist of 1 to 6 matches \u2013 I leave it to the aficionados."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Computer files stayed instead, 15 (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DATA SETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Computer files\n  Reversal(*15*,all over) of {SAT(*stayed* in one place) *in STEAD*(splitting \"*instead*\")}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He may be accused of lacking fire protection (6)","output":"### Answer: FENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: fire protection\n  FENDER(\"offender\"(one who commits an offence and who *may be accused*) minus(*lacking*) the letters *OF*).\nDefn:  A low metal guard in front of an open fireplace to *protect *your room from being set on *fire *from burning coals.\nA different type of Fender."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parcel and divide fruit up, impressing wife (8)","output":"### Answer: GIFTWRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parcel\n  Reversal(*up*, in a down clue) of {PART(*divide*, split) FIG(*fruit*)} around(*impressing*) W(*wife*).\nDefn:  In the verbal sense, to make a *parcel*,giftwrap."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Completely ties up loose 25 with decisive results (9)","output":"### Answer: FATEFULLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with decisive results (9)\n  FULLY(*completely*) around(*ties up*) anagram(*loose*) of EFTA(solution of *25*A)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: So removing limits on consumer goods (4)","output":"### Answer: ERGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: So\n  Hidden(*removing limits on*) in *consumER GOods*.\nDefn:  Hence,therefore,*so*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Invention suitable for entertaining US agents (7)","output":"### Answer: FIGMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invention\n  FIT(*suitable*,apt) around(*entertaining*) G-MEN(*US* FBI *agents*, G standing for Government).\nDefn:  Product,fabrication,*invention* of your imagination."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gobsmacked when fiddling friend's tax (10)","output":"### Answer: TRANSFIXED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gobsmacked\n  Anagram(*fiddling*) of *FRIEND'S TAX*.\nDefn:  Adjective describing someone so astonished he\/she's rooted to the spot,motionless, perhaps after he\/she has clapped,smacked his\/her hand over his\/her mouth,gob in surprise."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A weaver raised dough (5)","output":"### Answer: MOOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dough\n  Reversal(*raised*) of {A LOOM(a machine that weaves,*a weaver*)}.\nDefn:  Slang, like *dough*, for money."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make more plastic in small modern 4 (6)","output":"### Answer: SOFTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make more plastic\n  S(*small*) OFTEN(*modern*,contemporary equivalent of answer to *4*A \"ofttimes\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's worn by fitter after going out (6)","output":"### Answer: TITFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's worn by fitter after going out\n  Anagram(*after going out*) of *FITTER*.\nDefn:  Cockney rhyming slang for \"hat\", \"tit for tat\" shortened to \"titfer\".  Another excellent wordplay intertwined with definition, though I thought that \"after\" is superfluous, and its deletion would have made for an even more excellent clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Groom drove celebrity up to collect female \u2013 they attract interest (10)","output":"### Answer: OVERDRAFTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they attract interest\n  Anagram(*groom*) of *DROVE* + reversal(*up*, in a down clue) of STAR(*celebrity*) around(*to* *collect*) F(*female*).\nDefn:  Slightly cryptic.  What you have with the bank, and on which outstanding amount you pay moola as *interest*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Life felt strange and ultimately unconventional (4-5)","output":"### Answer: LEFT-FIELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: unconventional\n  Anagram(*strange*) of *LIFE FELT* + D(last letter,*ultimately* of *and*).\nDefn:  Outside the mainstream,*unconventional*.  An Americanism, from baseball where the left side of the field (or the back side of the batter when in batting position), sees very little action.  Of course, this is only true of right-handed batters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Right half player lost a litre of blood antigen (2,6)","output":"### Answer: RH FACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: blood antigen\n  R(*right*) + HF(\"*half*\" minus \"a l\"(*a litre*)) + ACTOR(*player* on stage).\nDefn:  The critical *antigen* in *blood *which one either has or doesn't have.  Recorded in one's blood group as Rhesus positive or negative."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mock self-contained man with dyke, thin on top (5,2)","output":"### Answer: SCOFF AT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mock\n  SC(*self-contained*, as used in SCUBA,sc underwater breathing apparatus, or in accommodation advertisements to indicate that an apartment has got full facilities within) + OFFA(8C Anglo-Saxon king who built a *dyke* between his kingdom and what is now Wales) + T(first letter,*top* of *thin*, I think)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maritime growth economy (6)","output":"### Answer: THRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maritime growth,economy\n  Double defn:  1st:  A genus of plants, many of which are found on coastlines, especially Armeria maritima; 2nd:  Care taken to minimise spending or usage, as in an *economy* of words."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quietly moved backwards in midweek (6)","output":"### Answer: WAFTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quietly moved\n  AFT(*backwards*,towards the rear) in WED(abbreviation for Wednesday, *mid*dle of *week*).\nDefn:  Smoothly and lightly, therefore *quietly*, travelling, usually through air, as in \"music wafted into the room\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This water is so turbulent at first \u2013 call in pontoon (5)","output":"### Answer: TWIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: call in pontoon\n  First letters(*at first*) of *This Water Is So Turbulent*.\nDefn:  A *call in* the card game of *pontoon*, similar to blackjack, where a player tells the dealer to \"twist (me one)\", ie. to deal another card, face up, to the player.  The twisting action comes from taking the top card from the deck and flipping it face up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: disheartened you once (4)","output":"### Answer: THEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: you once\n  THEE(*3*,three *disheartened*,without its middle letter).\nDefn:  The word for *you*, long ago,*once*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maraschino cocktail lacked no ability to impress (8)","output":"### Answer: CHARISMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: ability to impress \n  Anagram(*cocktail*) of MARASCHI(*maraschino* without,*lacked no*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seal bone in cupboard (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: cupboard\n  CLOSE(*seal*) + T(T-*bone*, as in the steak)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Without apron, spill head of lime drink (6)","output":"### Answer: IMBIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n  *IME*(*lime* without,*spill head*,initial letter) around(*without*) BIB(*apron*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut and paste at a clear menu (1,2,5)","output":"### Answer: A LA CARTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: menu\n  Anagram(*cut and paste*) of *AT A CLEAR*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It restrains hooligan who has bomb concealed (4)","output":"### Answer: ASBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: It restrains hooligan\n  Hidden(*concealed*) in *hAS BOmb*.\nDefn:  In the UK, Anti-Social Behaviour Order placed on a *hooligan*, which *restrains* his activities and movements."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One used to torture general's army (10)","output":"### Answer: THUMBSCREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: One used to torture\n  THUMB(I think, *General* Tom Thumb, the stage name of a dwarf who was an act in P.T. Barum's circus)*'S* + CREW(a group of armed men,*army*).\nDefn:  Crude instrument where your thumbs (fingers as well?) are inserted and subjected to extreme pressure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draw a straight flush (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DEAD HEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw\n  DEAD(*straight*,as in dead ahead) + HEAT(a sudden reddening, glow,*flush*).\nDefn:  Finishing at the same time, ie. no one single winner, ie. a *draw*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ogle king during speech (4)","output":"### Answer: LEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ogle\n  Homophone(*during speech*) of \"Lear\", *king* in Shakespeare's tragedy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stand up and join lots in alternate positions (4)","output":"### Answer: JILT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stand up\n  Letters in *alternate positions* in *JoIn LoTs*.\nDefn:  To break a promise to meet up with, marry, etc. another person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agreed to go back on board ship with headless corpse for adventures (8)","output":"### Answer: ODYSSEYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: adventures\n  Reversal(*to go back*) of YES(*agreed*) in(*on board*) SS(*ship*) +(*with*) ODY(\"body\",*corpse* without initial letter,*headless*).\nDefn:  *Adventures *over a prolonged period or distance, named after that of the Greek Odysseus aka Ulysses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am bound to earn some money in opposition (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPEDIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in opposition\n  IM(*I am*) + PENT(within a pen,*bound*) around(*earn*) DIME(*some* US *money* = 10 cents).\nDefn:  Something that blocks,*in opposition* to one's progress."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just above line next to vertical axis (4)","output":"### Answer: ONLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just\n  ON(*above*) L(*line*) +(*next to*) Y(*vertical axis* in an x-y graph, as opposed to horizontal x-axis)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deviant wears leather-tipped gag (8)","output":"### Answer: STRANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gag\n  STRANGE(*deviant*) around(*wears*) L(initial letter,*tip* of the word *leather*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In pursuit of unknown amount of liquid crystal (6)","output":"### Answer: QUARTZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: crystal\n  QUART(volume,*amount of liquid* measured in Imperial units = 1\/4 of an Imperial gallon) +(*in pursuit of*) Z(*unknown* quantity, especially in algebra, together with x and y)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outline he sculptured briefly on skirt and angora top (6)","output":"### Answer: SCHEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outline\n  SC(abbreviation,*briefly* of \"sculpsit\", Latin for \"*he sculptured*\") + HEM(as a verb, to enclose,circle round, which in a sense could also mean to *skirt*,provide with a border) + A(first letter,*top* of *angora*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild, loud Frenchman had little time to speak (8)","output":"### Answer: FRENETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild\n  F(*loud*,forte in musical direction) RENE(most popular *Frenchman* in Crosswordland?) +(*had*) TIC(homophone(*to speak*) of \"tick\", a *little* duration of *time*,a moment,an instant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smell American appetiser (5)","output":"### Answer: HUMUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: appetiser\n  HUM(a bad odour,*smell*) + US(*American*).\nDefn:  The Middle Eastern paste or dip made of chickpeas mashed with oil, garlic, lemon juice, and tahini and usually eaten with pita, as an *appetiser*.  Not all dictionaries give this alternate spelling to \"hummus\".  \"Humus\" commonly refers to soil material produced by decomposed vegetable or animal matter, certainly not appetising."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: These letters could be dreariest, on purpose (6,5)","output":"### Answer: RAISON D\u2019ETRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: purpose\n  Anagram(*these letters could be*) of *DREARIEST ON*.\nDefn:  From French, reason for existence,a *purpose*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regal route had mushroom colour (8)","output":"### Answer: SCEPTRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regal\n  ST(street,*route*) around(*had*) CEP(*mushroom*, more commonly called by its other name, porcini, in menus) + RED(*colour*).\nDefn:  Of sovereignty, the scepter being one of the symbols of royalty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncontrollable wolf eats a lone gnu without good camouflage (1,3,4,7)","output":"### Answer: A LAW UNTO ONESELF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncontrollable\n  Anagram(*camouflage*) of WOLF EATS A LONE NU(*wolf eats a lone gnu without* \"g\",*good*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Temperamental supercomputer captures twp (sic) bytes (6)","output":"### Answer: CRABBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Temperamental\n  CRAY(*supercomputer*, actually the name of the company that makes them, named after its founder) around(*captures*) BB(*two bytes*, 1 byte = B).  I'm quite sure that \"twp\" is a typo."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eggs are in round state (3)","output":"### Answer: OVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eggs\n  O(*round*) VA(abbreviation for US *state* of Virginia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extension to bank carries compiler remarkably (9)","output":"### Answer: EXTREMELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: remarkably\n  EXT(abbreviation for *extension*) RELY(*to bank*,depend on) around(*carries*) ME(*compiler*,setter).\nDefn:  To be at the extreme end of the spectrum, and hence *remarkably*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Infections run rampant, though confined to refrigerator (4,7)","output":"### Answer: COLD STORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: refrigerator\n  COLDS(*infections*) + RAGE(*run rampant*, as with fires, epidemics, emotions through forests, populations, etc) around(*confined*) *TO*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mysterious variations precede muscular spasm (9)","output":"### Answer: ENIGMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mysterious\n  ENIGMA(*variations*, compositions by Elgar) before(*precede*) TIC(involuntary *muscular spasm*).  A somewhat weak clue, as wordplay and definition are close to each other."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The charm of Europe is up my street, with intelligence above all (8)","output":"### Answer: MYSTIQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The charm\n  MY ST(*street*) +(*with*) IQ(intelligence quotient, measure of *intelligence*) *above* reversal(*up*, in a down clue) of EU(*Europe*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lauding missing daughter's cooked tongue (6)","output":"### Answer: LINGUA \n ### Explanation: Definition: tongue\n  Anagram(*cooked*) of LAUING(*lauding* without,*missing* \"d\",*daughter*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick to Latin greetings (5)","output":"### Answer: LATHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick\n  LAT(*Latin*) HI(*greetings*).\nDefn:  From Hindi, a *stick *usually used by police."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Otherwise some English people express alarm (3)","output":"### Answer: AYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: people express alarm\n  I think, but not sure, AY(expression of agreement, *otherwise*,opposed to *express*ion of *alarm*,surprise) + E(English).\nDefn:  An *express*ion of surprise,*alarm*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Property like flats (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Property\n  AS(*like*, as in \"as one\") SETS(*flats* as the plural of a piece of scenery in a theatre, also called a set.  I'm not sure if this is correct, but I couldn't find another connection between the nouns \"flats\" and \"sets\".  I think that \"flats\" can only be a plural noun.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bishop has drink with supporter back in the Caribbean (8)","output":"### Answer: BARBADOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the Caribbean\n  B(*$$b$$ishop*, as in chess) +(*has*) reversal(*back*) of {SODA(carbonated *drink*) +(*with*) BRA(*supporter* for women's busts)}\nDefn:  Island *in the Caribbean*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Private source of information for fruit producer (9)","output":"### Answer: GRAPEVINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Private source of information,fruit producer\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elicit approval in a girl (5)","output":"### Answer: EVOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elicit\n  OK(okay,*approval*) *in* EVE(name of *a girl*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek goddess starts to natter in king's ear (4)","output":"### Answer: NIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek goddess\n  Initial letters(*starts*) of *$$N$$atter $$I$$n $$K$$ing's $$E$$ar*\nDefn:  Ancient *Greek goddess* of victory.  Also sports foot and other wear telling you to just do it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Financiers having met unexpectedly round rampart (10)","output":"### Answer: EMBANKMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: rampart\n  Anagram(*unexpectedly*) of *MET* a*round* BANK MEN(whimsy for *financiers*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scruffy punk met disaster (7)","output":"### Answer: UNKEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scruffy\n  Anagram(*disaster*) of *PUNK MET"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I get so agitated no one should ignore me (6)","output":"### Answer: EGOIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: no one should ignore me\n  Anagram(*agitated*) of *I GET SO*\nDefn:  The \"me\" who declares \"*no one should ignore me*\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound batting requires perception (6)","output":"### Answer: INTACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound\n  IN(what the team is who is *batting* in cricket) +(*requires*) TACT(sensitivity,a *perception* of what is appropriate, tasteful)\nDefn:  Whole, unbroken."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drinks punch \u2013 it'll save a couple of joints (7)","output":"### Answer: HASSOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: it'll save a couple of joints\n  HAS(*drinks* as a verb, as in \"have one on me\") SOCK(*punch*,the blow with a fist, not the drink)\nDefn:  A thick firm cushion used when kneeling, thus *saving* that *couple of* (knee)-*joints* from hurting or worse.\nA little good humour"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nevertheless everyone's identical (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ALL THE SAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nevertheless\n  ALL(*everyone's*) THE SAME(*identical*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover small vessel (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\n  S(*$$s$$mall*) PAN(*vessel*)\nDefn:  To spread over,*cover* time or space, as in \"span decades\" or \"span the country\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catch deer for the table (5)","output":"### Answer: CHART \n ### Explanation: Definition: table\n  C(\"caught\" past tense of *catch*, shortened to \"c\", as in cricket) HART(a male *deer*)\nDefn:  There's been discussion before about the distinction between \"*table*\" and \"chart\".  Both are sources of information, but in the former, the format is columns (and rows), eg. multiplication tables, and the Periodic Table, while in the latter, there's no fixed format, eg. navigation or weather charts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrongly elect any European leader? That's inflammatory (9)","output":"### Answer: ACETYLENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's inflammatory\n  Anagram(*wrongly*) of *ELECT ANY* E(initial letter,*leader* of *European*)\nDefn:  Another one for the scientists.  C2H2 burns with a bright and high temperature flame.  Before electricity, it was burned in street lamps; now it is mainly for cutting and welding metal, and as a starting compound for polyethylene plastics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Edward returned hurt and isolated (8)","output":"### Answer: DETACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: isolated\n  Reversal(*returned*) of TED(shorter version of the name *Edward*) ACHED(*hurt*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half-hearted deities taste scandal (6)","output":"### Answer: GOSSIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: scandal\n  GOS(*deities*,\"gods\" without \"d\", the one half of its inner letters \"od\", ie. *half-hearted*) SIP(*taste* a bit of drink)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rat guano affected legendary sailor (8)","output":"### Answer: ARGONAUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: legendary sailor\n  Anagram(*affected*) of *RAT GUANO*\nDefn:  One of the heroic crew in Greek mythology who sailed with Jason on the ship, the Argo, in search of the Golden Fleece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swindler's relatives make cloth (9)","output":"### Answer: SHARKSKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cloth\n  SHARK(*swindler*)*'S* + KIN(*relatives*)\nDefn:  A lightweight fabric,*cloth* that has a smooth, soft texture, and a two-toned shimmer and sheen appearance.  First introduced in the 50s, it became popular in the early 60s."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pour out when match is over (4)","output":"### Answer: TEEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pour out\n  Reversal(*over*, in a down clue) of MEET(*match*,satisfy, as in \"meet one's requirements\").  Last on in, trying to fit \"match\"=\"game\"=\"tie\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maintain senility is common (7)","output":"### Answer: AVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: common\n  AVER(assert,*maintain* a statement is true) AGE(advanced years,old age,*senility*.  As used here, \"senility\" merely means the state of old age, as distinct from the \"infirmity\" or \"weakness\" associated with old age.  A substitute word, more unambiguous, would have been \"senescence\".)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Battered hake falls into girl's top? That's novel! (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BLEAK HOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: novel\n  Anagram(*battered*) of *HAKE* in(*falls into*) BLOUSE(a *girl's* garment for the upper,*top* half of the body, worn with a skirt)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forced rebel leader to be accepted by peacemaker (5)","output":"### Answer: DROVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forced\n  R(initial letter,*leader* of \"*rebel*\" in (*accepted by*) DOVE(one who would like to *make peace*, as opposed to a hawk)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sleep in Elsie's tavern (6)","output":"### Answer: SIESTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sleep\n  Hidden(*in*) in *elSIE'S TAvern"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Destiny of sovereign is fulfilled (6)","output":"### Answer: KISMET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Destiny\n  K(king,*sovereign*) *IS* MET(*fulfilled*,satisfied)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Understanding it makes one sick when going round course (10)","output":"### Answer: EMPATHETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understanding\n  EMETIC(medicine to *make one sick*,throw up) going round PATH(*course* that something or one takes, as in the \"path of the hurricane\")\nDefn:  Being able to *understand* how someone else feels, to put oneself in someone else's shoes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Latest news of St Harry (4,5)","output":"### Answer: STOP PRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Latest news\n  *ST* + OPPRESS(*harry*,bully,intimidate)\nDefn:  The phrase presumably comes from having to temporarily stop the printing presses,machines in order to insert the latest news."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weep about class being superficial (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SKIN-DEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: being superficial\n  SEEP(slow passage of liquid through a porous film, making it look as if it is *weep*ing) *about* KIND(*class*,sort,type)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Italian opera the French see in proportion (2,5)","output":"### Answer: TO SCALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in proportion\n  TOSCA(*Italian opera* by Puccini) LE(the article *the* in *French*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hold up basket (6)","output":"### Answer: HAMPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold up,basket\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drove detectives off (6)","output":"### Answer: RANCID \n ### Explanation: Definition: off\n  RAN(*drove*, as in \"he ran his car off the road) CID(British $$C$$riminal $$I$$nvestigation $$D$$epartment of Scotland Yard)\nDefn:  To go *off*,spoil."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One breaking fast time rested (5)","output":"### Answer: LEANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: rested\n  A(*one*) in(*breaking*) LENT(a period,*time* of *fast*ing before Easter)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novice in Alpine region? Not quite! (4)","output":"### Answer: TYRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novice\n  TYRO(\"Tyrol\", a region in West Austria, near the *Alps* without its last letter,*not quite*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: People bothered about language in Mass \u2014 those devoted to the Virgin (11)","output":"### Answer: GRAMMARIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: People bothered about language\n  GRAM(measure of *mass* in the metric system) MARIANS(persons *devoted to the Virgin* Mary, mother of Christ).\nDefn:  Alas, such *people* who *bother about* the correct usage of *language* and its components, are becoming fewer, and those who do, are being unheeded more and more."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker is about to meet Her Maj, becoming more nervy (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTSIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more nervy\n  ANT(a *worker* in an ant colony) + reversal(*about*) of IS + ER(*Her Maj*esty, $$E$$lizabeth $$R$$egina)\nDefn:  A comparative for \"antsy\", from \"ants in your pants\", which would definitely make you agitated and nervous or *nervy*.  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party men wanting dull, submissive type (7)","output":"### Answer: DOORMAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: submissive type\n  DO(a function,bash,*party*) OR($$o$$ther $$r$$anks,*men* in the military) +(*wanting*) MAT(matte,matt,with a *dull* surface, one of the options for eg. printed photos)\nDefn:  A person who passively accepts,*submits* to humiliation and abuse, like how a doormat is literally treated"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wobbly toilet seat half falling off (5)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wobbly\n  LOO(*toilet*) SE(*seat* with 2nd *half*  of the word, \"at\", deleted,*falling off*).  Another nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maverick has lost his heart in a dance (4)","output":"### Answer: REEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a dance\n  REEL(\"rebel\",*maverick*,non-conformist without,*lost* \"b\", middle letter,*heart*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One decants mucky liquid (10)","output":"### Answer: CONDENSATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: liquid\n  Anagram(*mucky*) of *ONE DECANTS*\nDefn:  The *liquid* that forms when a hot vapour is sufficiently cooled down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try to engage with lunatic without saying much (10)","output":"### Answer: TACITURNLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: without saying much\n  Anagram(*to engage with*) of [*TRY* + *LUNATIC*]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yield of grass around about farm cut by 75% (5)","output":"### Answer: DEFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yield\n  Reversal(*around*) of REED(tall thin *grass*) round(*about*) F(*farm* with *75%,*3 out of 4 letters deleted,*cut*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angry female's wrath in lively exchange (9)","output":"### Answer: CROSSFIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lively exchange\n  CROSS(*angry*) F(*female*) IRE(*wrath*)\nDefn:  In addition to material fighting with bullets, and any sort of missiles, could also be verbal *exchange*.  Just don't get caught in it, that's all."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conceited type is to get teased (7)","output":"### Answer: EGOTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conceited type\n  Anagram(*teased*) of *IS TO GET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Issue not raised naturally (7)","output":"### Answer: ADOPTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Issue not raised naturally\n  Cryptic defn.  The *issue*,offspring that is *not raised* by its *natural* parents, but by the adopters.  Famous example is the baby cuckoo, albeit the (smaller in size) foster parents have been deceived."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setters we can deal with? (3,8)","output":"### Answer: DOG HANDLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Setters we can deal with?\n  Cryptic defn.  The \"*we*\" who *can deal with*,handle canine *setters*, as opposed to the \"we\" solvers who can handle crossword setters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walk after a hearty breakfast? (2,2,3,8)","output":"### Answer: GO TO THE SCAFFOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walk after a hearty breakfast?\n  Cryptic defn.  For those who are to be executed at the scaffold, usually hanged, and usually in the early morning, the *walk after* the traditional last meal, which would be *a hearty* (or not) *breakfast*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl seen in college put into a story (5)","output":"### Answer: ALICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\n  C(*$$c$$ollege*) in(*put into*) A LIE(*story*,tale,fabrication)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dance company following society's conventions (7)","output":"### Answer: MORESCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance\n  CO(*$$co$$mpany*) after(*following*) MORES(*society's conventions*,norms)\nDefn:  Another word for Morris dancing, derived from \"Moorish\" dance.  The term originated from when the Spaniards were celebrating the expulsion of the Moors from Spain.\n\"Perhaps we need more multi-culturalism.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Actor's car in colour Henry wouldn't allow! (7)","output":"### Answer: REDFORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actor\n  RED(*colour*) +  FORD(the mass-produced Model T Ford *car*, of which *Henry* Ford, industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company, famously said, \"Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black\").  My COD, if only because it led me on a wild-goose chase after English Henry's, especially kings and the War of the Roses (red against white).  Got it after starting the blog.\nDefn:  Robert, *actor*, and latterly movie director and producer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saw why Keith couldn't pick up Kate? (1,7,5,7,2,4)","output":"### Answer: A ROLLING STONE GATHERS NO MOSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\n  A ROLLING STONE(*Keith* Richards, a member of the rock group Rolling Stones) GATHERS NO(*couldn't pick up*) MOSS(*Kate*, British model)\nDefn:  The proverb"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What could make one moan so \u2014 staginess in old play (6,9)","output":"### Answer: SAMSON AGONISTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: old play\n  Anagram(*what could make one*) of *MOAN SO STAGINESS*\nDefn:  Drama by John Milton about the Biblical character who owed his strength to his hair, and was betrayed by Delilah.  \"Samson\" has come to personify a person of great strength, and \"Delilah\" a seductive treacherous woman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Car registration set up for 5 23 (6)","output":"### Answer: JAGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5 23\n  JAG(short for Jaguar, an iconic British make of *car*) + reversal(*set up*, in a down clue) of REG(short for *registration*)\nDefn:  Mick, another member of the Rolling Stones."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goddess sinking into bath energetically (6)","output":"### Answer: ATHENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goddess\n  Hidden(*sinking into*) in *bATH ENErgetically*\nDefn:  Ancient Greed *goddess* of wisdom, fertility, the useful arts, and prudent warfare (a strange combination of attibutes?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 19's uni? (8)","output":"### Answer: STIRLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: 19's,uni\n  Double defn:  1st:  STIRLING(Sir *19*,Moss, a pioneering English racing car driver, who competed between 1948 and 1962) and 2nd:  The *Uni*versity in Scotland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bound to carry identification that's in good order (6)","output":"### Answer: TIDIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in good order\n  TIED(*bound*) around(*carry*) ID(short for *identification*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheese in bed girl's eaten (7)","output":"### Answer: RICOTTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheese\n  RITA(name of a *girl*) around(*eaten*) COT(*bed*, especially for infants and young children)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer turning up to probe fat cat (7)","output":"### Answer: LEOPARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: cat\n  Reversal(*turning up*, in a down clue) of POE(Edgar Allan, American Gothic *writer*) in(*to probe*) LARD(rendered *fat*, especially from pork\u2026or it could be excess fat on a person's body, with related rude names for the person)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife tucks into horse, fricass\u00e9ed (6)","output":"### Answer: STEWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: fricass\u00e9ed\n  W(*$$w$$ife*) in(*tucks into*) STEED(*horse*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One very absorbed by erotic entertainment (8)","output":"### Answer: CARNIVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertainment\n  {I(Roman numeral for *one*) + V(*$$v$$ery*)} in(*absorbed by*) CARNAL(lustful,*erotic*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A sign some resemble me? (6)","output":"### Answer: EMBLEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: A sign\n  Hidden(*some*) in *resEMBLE Me"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut in yield (4)","output":"### Answer: CROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut,yield\n  Double defn.  1st:  To *cut* short, as with one's hair; and 2nd:  What's produced,*yield*ed in a farmer's crop fields."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See one drawing tall building (10)","output":"### Answer: WATCHTOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tall building\n  WATCH(observe,*see*) TOWER(*one* that is *drawing*,towing,pulling)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walk to turn at end of road (6)","output":"### Answer: STROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walk\n  ROLL(move along by *turn*ing over and over, eg. a ball, or wheel) after(*at end*) of ST(abbreviation for *street*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave girl with acute problem (8)","output":"### Answer: EVACUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\n  EVA(name of a *girl*) + anagram(*problem*) of *ACUTE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps Virginia is a sycophant (7)","output":"### Answer: CREEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sycophant\n  *Virginia* creeper,five-leaved ivy,five-finger, an example(*perhaps*) of a CREEPER.  Spent some time trying to fit in VA before getting the checked letters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Produce vicar took back to food shop (7)","output":"### Answer: DELIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Produce\n  Reversal(*took back*) of REV(abbreviation for reverend,*vicar*) +(*to*) DELI(short for delicatessen, *shop* selling various *food*s, especially unusual or imported, already cooked or prepared.  The word is an Americanism from the German for \"delicacies\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First-born to hurry away after rejection (5-3)","output":"### Answer: BRUSH-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: rejection\n  B(initial,*first* letter of *born*) +(*after*) RUSH OFF(*to hurry away*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticise attempt to find a little room (6)","output":"### Answer: PANTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a little room\n  PAN(*criticise* usually severely, as in \"the play was panned on its first night\") + TRY(an *attempt*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They're behind star turn by royal horseman outside (10)","output":"### Answer: STRAGGLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're behind\n  Anagram(*turn*) of *STAR* +(*by*) {GG(gee-gee,a *horse*) LES(name for a *man*)} around(*outside*) R(*$$r$$oyal*).  Tricky parsing, because of the \"horse\"\/\"man\" and the \"royal\"\/\"horseman\" conjunction in the clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About time it's barred (4)","output":"### Answer: CAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's barred\n  C($$c$$irca,*about*) + AGE(*time* period)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Engineers arrange holiday location (6)","output":"### Answer: RESORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: holiday location\n  RE($$R$$oyal *$$E$$ngineers*) SORT(to *arrange*,put in some sort of order)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ordered green tea for young person (8)","output":"### Answer: TEENAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: young person\n  Anagram(*ordered*) of *GREEN TEA"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One describes Scottish island facing decline in recession (8)","output":"### Answer: NARRATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One describes\n  Reversal(*in recession*) of {ARRAN(*Scottish island*) +(*facing*) ROT(to *decline*,decompose)}.  Edit.note:  Following comments #1&2, it should perhaps be \u2026{ROT(\u2026) +(*facing*) ARRAN(\u2026)}, to be strict about it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That's the very same sound! (4)","output":"### Answer: SNAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's the very same,sound\n  Double defn:  1st:  Word to indicate you and someone have *the very same*,identical items or experiences, as in \"me too!\".  Derived from the children's card game, Snap; and 2nd:  Sudden sharp *sound* made by eg. snapping one's fingers, towel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A girl embraced love with declaration (6)","output":"### Answer: AVOWAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: declaration\n  *A* VAL(name for a *girl*) around(*embraced*) {O(letter that looks like, and therefore is used to represent zero,*love*,nought) W(*$$w$$ith*)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Less inclined to give praise (7)","output":"### Answer: FLATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: give praise\n  More flat,*less inclined*,less slanting.  \"Flat\" is used here in the sense of being horizontal, with an inclination of zero degrees, eg. flat on the floor.  Not to be confused with \"flat\" to mean smooth, without projections \u2013 such a surface could be both flat and inclined."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put it another way \u2014 return per share is terrible (8)","output":"### Answer: REPHRASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put it another way\n  Reversal(*return*) of *PER* + anagram(*is terrible*) of *SHARE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pardon given by a bishop is the answer (10)","output":"### Answer: ABSOLUTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pardon\n  *A* B(*$$b$$ishop* as in chess) SOLUTION(the *answer* to eg. a problem).  A great surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good to make a mark outside the church (6)","output":"### Answer: DECENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good\n  DENT(in the verbal sense, to knock,damage,*make a mark*) around(*outside*) CE(*$$C$$hurch* of $$E$$ngland)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Free time when attacks are to be expected (4,6)","output":"### Answer: OPEN SEASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: when attacks are to be expected\n  OPEN(*free* of obstruction to entry, movement, sight, eg. an Open tournament, an open office) SEASON(*time* of year).\nDefn:  When applied to hunting, the period during which it is legal (terms and conditions apply) to catch or hunt fish and game protected by law at other times.  As applied to humans or things, it denotes a period when *attacks*,criticisms,mistreatment are common*,to be expected*,."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not all alone, sadly, after opening stretch (8)","output":"### Answer: ELONGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stretch\n  Anagram(*sadly*) of LONE(without all,*not all* the letters of *alone*) +(*after*?) GATE(*opening* in a fence).  The use of \"after\" when what is intended is \"to place before\" appears a bit problematical.\nDefn:  The verb *stretch*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Premature to grab flourished unfinished drink? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: EARL GREY \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n  EARLY(*premature*,before the appropriate time) around(*to grab*) GRE(without the last letter,*unfinished* of \"grew\",*flourished*)\nDefn:  Blend of Indian and Sri Lankan tea named after Earl Charles Grey in the early 19C."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delivers one's belongings (7)","output":"### Answer: EFFECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delivers,one's belongings\n  Double defn:  1st:  To make happen,*delivers*, eg.on a promise; and 2nd:  *one's* personal *belongings"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somewhat unrestrained with her art (6)","output":"### Answer: RATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Somewhat\n  Anagram(*unrestrained*) of *HER ART*\nDefn:  To some degree, extent, as in \"I say, this crossword was rather easy!\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mixture left is a delicate shade (6)","output":"### Answer: PASTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a delicate shade\n  PASTE(*mixture* of a granular solid with a liquid, resulting in a gooey texture, eg. dough for making pastries, clay for pottery, and starch glue) L(*$$l$$eft*)\nDefn:  Descriptive of a light,*delicate* *shade*,colour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shellfish student found in river (4)","output":"### Answer: CLAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shellfish\n  L(abbreviation for $$l$$earner,*student*) in(*found in*) CAM(name for many *river*s, but the most famous is the one through Cambridge, which apparently gave its name to the river (renamed), and not vice versa.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food sheikh's dished out and child cut (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SHISH KEBAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\n  Anagram(*dished out*) of {SHEIKH +(*and*) BAB(*child*,\"baby\" with its last letter deleted,*cut*)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hold back this sly look (4)","output":"### Answer: PEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: sly look\n  Reversal(*back*) of KEEP(as in \"I'll keep,*hold* this for you\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River right in Ukraine beside lake (4)","output":"### Answer: URAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: River\n  R(*$$r$$ight*) in UA(International Vehicle Registration,Internet domain code for *Ukraine*) *beside* L(*$$l$$ake*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where ladies go \u2013 a place for explosive stuff (6,4)","output":"### Answer: POWDER ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where ladies go\n  Whimsical expression for a room,*place* where gunpowder and other *explosive stuff* are stored.  Properly called a gunpowder room.\nDefn:  Euphemism for the *ladies'* loo, where they go to supposedly powder their noses.  Nice surface with the \"powder\" bit.\nPowder room at Changi Airport Terminal 3"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Women confuse the Penguin's gait? (6)","output":"### Answer: WADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the Penguin's gait\n  W(*$$w$$omen*) ADDLE(to mix up,muddle,*confuse*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French heroes are moved by a site of possible shipwreck (3,5)","output":"### Answer: LEE SHORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a site of possible shipwreck\n  LE(the article *the* in *French*) + anagram(*are moved*) of *HEROES*\nDefn:  The lee shore is the shore with the wind blowing towards it.  The danger is that a ship, because of the wind, might be pushed to the shore, and *possibly* end up as a *shipwreck*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blokes curse their clobber (8)","output":"### Answer: MENSWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: clobber\n  MEN(guys,chaps,*blokes*) SWEAR(to *curse*)\nDefn:  \"*Clobber*\" in British\/Australian slang is a plural noun for \"clothes\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bombshell stripping off outerwear in public display (4)","output":"### Answer: EXPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: public display\n  sEXPOt,*bombshell*,someone with lots of \"it\" without(*stripping off*) the first and last letters,*outerwear*\nDefn:  The short form for \"exposition\", which has come to mean a big exhibition, or fair, eg. the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'll leave Luigi stewing fruit (4)","output":"### Answer: UGLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n  Anagram(*stewing*) of LUGI(*Luigi* without \"i\",*I'll leave*)\nDefn:  The trade mark for a citrus *fruit*, the Jamaican tangelo, a cross between a pomelo (or grapefruit) and an orange and a tangerine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prawn cocktail? Comparatively sharp within two seconds (8)","output":"### Answer: STARTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prawn cocktail?\n  TARTER(whimsical comparative,*comparatively* of \"tart\",*sharp* in taste,acidic) in(*within*) SS(s = one $$s$$econd, ss = *two seconds*)\nDefn:  An example,*?* of starters, the first course of the meal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record in new demon cut (8)","output":"### Answer: DOCUMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\n  Anagram(*new*) of *DEMON CUT"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This riddle's a cipher (6)","output":"### Answer: ENIGMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: This riddle,a cipher\n  Double defn:  2nd:  The *cipher*,code used by the Germans in WWII, broken by British intelligence and used against the Germans"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finished like an audience after umpteenth curtain call? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CLAPPED OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finished\n  Whimsical description of what *an audience* would be *after* having to clap at *curtain call* after curtain call.\nDefn:  Slang for being exhausted,*finished*,spent."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eye up part of 18 (4)","output":"### Answer: OGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eye up\n  Hidden in(*part of*) *18*,goOGLEd"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Month starts with atrocious days and rain (4)","output":"### Answer: ADAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Month\n  *Starts with*,initial letters of *Atrocious Days And Rain *\nDefn:  The 12th *month* of the year in the Jewish calendar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When all else fails try this campsite at Land's End? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LAST RESORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: When all else fails try this\n  Another whimsical description, of the *campsite*,resort at *lands' end*,the last bit of land, on which the last resort stands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pasture's thyme time? (7)","output":"### Answer: HERBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pasture\n  HERB(of which *thyme* is an example,*?*) AGE(*time* period)\nDefn:  *Pasture's* vegetation grazed by animals,pasturage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unhappy about a lovage's tip in cold meal (5)","output":"### Answer: SALAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: cold meal\n  SAD(*unhappy*) around(*about*) *A* L(initial letter,*tip* of \"*lovage*\".  The word itself means a plant of the parsley family)\nDefn:  A *cold meal*, mostly of raw vegetables.  If one hated parsley and the like, one would be *unhappy*,sad (or mad) to find a *tip* of *lovage* in one's salad, making this a nice &lit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I p-perked up, having been made dry and cured (8)","output":"### Answer: KIPPERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: made dry and cured\n  Anagram(*having been*, I think) of *I P-PERKED"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acts of cleaning up the \"sharp end\" with unusual dilatoriness (15)","output":"### Answer: BOWDLERISATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Acts of cleaning up\n  BOW(*the* \"*sharp end*\", is the business end of things, where activity takes place; for seacraft, it's the bow, which also happens to be *sharp*,pointed, vs. the stern, though bows of bigger ships are nowadays rounded as well, to reduce drag) + anagram(*unusual*) of *DILATORINESS*\nDefn:  *Acts of cleaning up*, aka censorship, of literature.  Named after Thomas Bowdler, English editor of the late 18C\/early 19C who published a special family edition Shakespeare's work which had been *cleaned up*,expurgated of \"indecent\" passages.  Not to be confused with its opposite, \"bawdlerisation\", from \"bawdy\"\u2026.Nah, I just made that up!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Who makes porter's brown jug? (6)","output":"### Answer: BREWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Who makes porter\n  BR(*$$br$$own*) EWER(*jug*)\nDefn:  He\/she makes beers and ales, including *porter*,a heavy dark-brown ale."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dry people start to tan skin (9)","output":"### Answer: PARCHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: skin\n  PARCH(to *dry*, eg. your throat) MEN(*people*, or strictly speaking, only about half of them) T(initial letter of,*start to* \"*tan*\")\nDefn:  The *skin* of sheep, goats, etc. that's been prepared for writing on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This boosts, for example, ordinary journey (3,4)","output":"### Answer: EGO TRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: This boosts\n  EG(exempli gratia,*for example*) O(*$$o$$rdinary*) TRIP(*journey*)\nDefn:  Something that *boosts* one's ego, maybe like completing a Nimrod, Anax, Loroso, Bannsider, et al, or any decent crossword for that matter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A particularly thick woollie for winter Olympian, perhaps (3,6)","output":"### Answer: SKI JUMPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: winter Olympian, perhaps\n  SKI(an adjective to signify usage in skiing, as in \"ski mask\", and presumably made of *particularly thick* material) JUMPER(woollen pullover sweater,woolly,*woollie*)\nRemember him?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Voracious huntress with long hair at hospital dept (3-5)","output":"### Answer: MAN-EATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Voracious huntress\n  MANE(*long hair*, such as lions and horses have) *AT* ER($$e$$mergency $$r$$oom,*hospital dept*)\nDefn:  Literally, an animal who would hunt and devour humans (both men and women).  Figuratively (there's a reason Jason has used the female gender \"huntress\"), a female who hunts and devours men\u2026and maybe that's in the literal sense too (a la Private Eye)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Searched for broken leg in use (7)","output":"### Answer: GOOGLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Searched\n  Anagram(*broken*) of *LEG* in GOOD(I'm not 100% sure of this:  either as in \"It's no *use* to dream\" = \"it's no good to dream\", or if \"*in*\" doubles up, \"*in use*\" = \"good\" for a purpose)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She goes on and on about trek? (7)","output":"### Answer: RAMBLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: She goes on and on, about trek\n  Could be regarded as a double defn:  1st:  She who *goes* talking\/writing *on and on*,rambles on; and 2nd:  She who strolls,rambles *on and on about*(on) the *trek*,expedition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something for brekkie is right after church (6)","output":"### Answer: CEREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something for brekkie\n  REAL(*right*,proper,utter, usually in a negative context, as in \"he's a right\/proper\/utter git\" = \"he really is a git\")\nDefn:  Your carbohydrate,carbo for breakfast,*brekkie"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solid vagrant objects to worship (5)","output":"### Answer: IDOLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: objects to worship\n  Anagram(*vagrant*) of *SOLID"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruth Rendell's first English detective (7)","output":"### Answer: REMORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruth\n  R(*first* letter of *Rendell*) + E(*$$E$$nglish*) + MORSE(Detective Chief Inspector, *detective* in Colin Dexter's series of novels set in Oxford.  Among other things, Endeavour \u2013 his first name -was a cryptic crossword enthusiast).\nDefn:  The noun meaning compassion,contrition,remorse, the root of the more common \"*ruth*less\".  Probably some connection (but I don't know what) with Ruth, the biblical character known for her kindness and faithfulness.  Nice surface to this as Ruth Rendell has her own series of mystery novels, centred around another English detective."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Throw out a proposed scheme (7)","output":"### Answer: PROJECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Throw out,a proposed scheme\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crowd entertainer (4)","output":"### Answer: HOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crowd,entertainer\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bible story about fellow deserving forgiveness (10)","output":"### Answer: PARDONABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: deserving forgiveness\n  PARABLE(*Bible story* which illustrates\/teaches by allegory) around(*about*) DON(*fellow*\/head\/tutor at a university)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The never ending round (6)","output":"### Answer: CIRCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The never ending round\n  Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: OK, cheer set point for the brave (8)","output":"### Answer: CHEROKEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the brave\n  Anagram(*set*) of *OK CHEER* + E($$e$$ast,compass *point*)\nDefn:  A *brave*,male member of one of the American Indian tribes"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coastline that's rocky in parts (9)","output":"### Answer: SECTIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in parts\n  Anagram(*that's rocky*) of *COASTLINE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irritable friend of Mole and Toad (5)","output":"### Answer: RATTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irritable,friend of Mole and Toad\n  Double defn.  2nd:  One of the characters in The Wind in the Willows, a children's book, featuring 4 main characters:  *Mole*, Mr. *Toad*, Mr. Badger, and Ratty, who is, well, a water rat, *friend*s all."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: There are four to each deck, used for lifting (5)","output":"### Answer: JACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: There are four to each deck,used for lifting\n  Double defn:  1st:  *Each* pack,*deck* of playing cards has a jack of each of the *four* suits; and 2nd:  mechanisms *used for lifting* cars, and even houses"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steps inside (9)","output":"### Answer: STAIRCASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steps inside\n  Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taking trouble to point out (8)","output":"### Answer: ADOPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taking\n  ADO(*trouble*,to-do) +(*to*) anagram(*out*) of *POINT*\nDefn:  The noun, the \"taking\" in of an adoptee."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deputy head with masses of paper getting dark thoughts (6)","output":"### Answer: DREAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dark thoughts\n  D(initial letter,*head* of \"*deputy*\") +(*with*) REAMS(*masses*,large quantity, derived from the measure *of paper*, 1 ream = 500 sheets)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shortest way to the top, believe me (8,2)","output":"### Answer: STRAIGHT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shortest way to the top,believe me\n  Double defn:  2nd:  \"(I'm being) straight up\",\"no kiddling\",\"*believe me*\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An opening for five, possibly ten (4)","output":"### Answer: VENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: An opening\n  V(Roman numeral for *five*) + anagram(*possibly*) of *TEN"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Checks made by the police? (7)","output":"### Answer: ARRESTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Checks\n  Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blow this for the French game to start (7)","output":"### Answer: WHISTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blow this\n  First,*to start* with WHIST(card *game*, forerunner of bridge) + LE(the article *the* in *French*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweetheart has reason to be sensitive (7)","output":"### Answer: EMOTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sensitive\n  E(Middle letter,*heart* of *sweet*) +(*has*) MOTIVE(purpose,*reason* to do something)\nDefn:  Highly subject,*sensitive* to being emotional"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An eye for a drink (5)","output":"### Answer: OPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: An eye,for a drink \n  Double defn.  1st:  Your familiar organ; and 2nd:  the not-so-familiar trademark (apparently) name *for* your familiar *drink* dispenser that is attached to an inverted bottle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: C-in-C starts to drink, gets more intoxicated (7)","output":"### Answer: SUPREMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: C-in-C\n  First,*starts* with SUP(*drink*) +(*gets*) anagram(*intoxicated*) of *MORE*\nDefn:  *$$C$$*ommander*$$-in-C$$*hief, eg. General Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Commander, Allied Forces in Europe, and later supreme commander of NATO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offered support in getting established (6)","output":"### Answer: ROOTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offered support,established\n  Double defn.  1st:  Gave,*offered support*,rooted for; and 2nd:  having been *established*,taken root"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A French maid (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: JOAN OF ARC \n ### Explanation: Definition: A French maid \n  Cryptic defn.  *French*woman Jeanne d'Arc, the *Maid* of Orleans, who claimed divine guidance, and led her nation's army to several important victories against the English.  Finally burned at the stake in Rouen.  Edit.note:  The original picture in the middle was probably blocked because it had an embedded link.  It has been replaced."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sect takes up clergyman involved in a runaway affair (7)","output":"### Answer: CULVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a runaway affair\n  CULT(religious or pseudo-religious *sect*) around(*takes*) reversal(*up*, in a down clue) of REV(the $$Rev$$erend so and so,*clergyman*)\nDefn:  Basically a drain to take runoff,*runaway* water"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drag one's feet on stair carpet that's laid out (13)","output":"### Answer: PROCRASTINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drag one's feet\n  Anagram(*that's laid out*) of *ON STAIR CARPET"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Happen to finish in the first three (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TAKE PLACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happen,to finish in the first three\n  Double defn:  1st:  To occur,*happen*; and 2nd:  The *first three* competitors *to finish* in a race, earning a gold, silver or bronze.  However, for those, me included, who have had at least the occasional wager on the ponies, it's win, place and show for first, second and third respectively in a horse race."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: His examinations necessitate a lot of bookwork (7)","output":"### Answer: AUDITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: His\n  Cryptic defn.  He who carries out an *examination* of the *book*s of a company to detect any irregularities, assuming he's better than the company's bean-counters\/conjurers"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detailed sort of investigation showing trendy profundity (2-5)","output":"### Answer: IN-DEPTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Detailed sort\n  IN(with the in-crowd,*trendy*) + DEPTH(state of being profound,penetrating deeply into subjects and ideas,*profundity)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is important to change lanes when encircling motorway (7)","output":"### Answer: SEMINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It is important\n  Anagram(*to change*) of *LANES* around(*when encircling*) MI(=M1, the *motorway* in England)\nDefn:  *Important* to the extent that it is highly original and influential"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog dropped tail to receive fuss (6)","output":"### Answer: FIDGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: fuss\n  FID(\"Fido\", the nominal *dog*, minus,*dropped* its last letter,*tail*) + GET(*to receive*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hail enters two points in part of roof (5)","output":"### Answer: EAVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of roof\n  AVE(greet,*hail*) in(*enters*) E&S($$e$$ast & $$s$$outh, *two* compass *points*)\nDefn:  That *part* between the overhanging *roof* and outside wall of a building.  Convenient place for birds to build their nests, wasps alike, and bees their hives.  \"Eavesdrop\" derives from this word, as the water dripping from the eaves is in a position to listen to what's said in the building."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some acts do this in prison break (8)","output":"### Answer: PLAYTIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: break\n  PLAY(theatrical play which is made up of *some acts*) + TIME(what a criminal *does* *in prison*)\nDefn:  A recess *break* in school, especially for younger children"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left out in the end by top editor (6)","output":"### Answer: ELIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Left out\n  E(last letter,*end* of the word *the*) + LID(*top* of a container) + ED(short for *$$ed$$itor*)\nDefn:  To strike out,omit,*leave out* something written.  Nice surface as it's exactly what an editor might do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trick one hospital worker (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTISAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: worker\n  ART(guile,cunning,*trick*) + I(Roman numeral for *one*) + SAN(short for sanatorium,sanitarium in US,a place for unhealthy people to recover, like a *hospital*, you could say)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Floor shows no more in France (7)","output":"### Answer: NONPLUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Floor\n  NON(*no* in what they speak *in France*) + PLUS(similarly for *more*)\nDefn:  To completely puzzle,confuse someone, thus figuratively knocking him\/her to the *floor*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relative monstrosity is carbohydrate-free (5)","output":"### Answer: UNCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relative\n  Carbuncle(a skin eruption, larger than a boil, caused by a staphylococcal(staph) infection, would look like a *monstrosity* in an extreme case)  without(*free*) of carb(short for *carbohydrate*).  (No graphics in deference to the squeamish.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nicky and Nico \u2013 but not Nicholas? (9)","output":"### Answer: NICKNAMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nicky and Nico\n  Cryptic defn:  The full name, *Nicholas* is a \"Nick\" name, *but not* a nickname"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model leapt after following this instruction (7,5)","output":"### Answer: FASHION PLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Model,leapt after following this instruction\n  Double defn :  1st :  One who dresses in the latest fashion and can therefore serve as a *model* for others to follow; and 2nd :  The *instruction*, \"fashion (the word) plate\" which *after following* gives its  anagram \"*leapt*\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tiny ship with cargo of wood and fast food? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: MINUTE STEAKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fast food?\n  MINUTE(small,*tiny*) + SS(SS so and so,steam*ship*) around(*with cargo*) TEAK(type of hard timber,*wood*)\nDefn:  Thin pieces of meat which can be cooked quite quickly (in a minute?), and can therefore be called *fast food* with a *?*, as you can't get them at fast food outlets."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Type more practical if saints are included (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SANS SERIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type\n  SS(s = saint, ss = *saints*) in(*are included*) in {SANER(less woolly thinking,*more practical*) + *IF*}\nDefn:  *Type*face without small projections at the end of character strokes.\nSans Serif & Serif(the red parts)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mystic took the waters by head of the Indus (5)","output":"### Answer: SWAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mystic\n  SWAM(*taking the waters* means to go to a spa, to bath, drink, etc. for one's health, I suppose you could also swim in it) + I(initial letter,*head* of *Indus*)\nDefn:  An honorific title given to a Hindu religious teacher.  Nice surface as you'll find water and swamis at the Indus River."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Believe wise men visited home going towards the Orient (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Believe\n  MAGI(*wise men* who paid homage to the infant Jesus) in(*visited*) IN(at *home*) +(*going towards*) E($$E$$ast,*the Orient*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plan to orbit moon in ancient vehicle (7)","output":"### Answer: CHARIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ancient vehicle\n  CHART(*plan* showing, eg. course of action, flow diagram) around(*to orbit*) IO(one of Jupiter's 4 largest *moon*s, with 60 other tiny ones)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Want empty lampshade with spur (6)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: spur\n  NEED(what one requires, strictly speaking something essential, compared to \"*want*\",\"desire\") LE(letters of \"*lampshade*\" without its inner letters,*empty*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To demand sex appeal is to invite punishment (3,3,2)","output":"### Answer: ASK FOR IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to invite punishment\n  ASK FOR(*to demand*) IT(those who have \"it\" have oodles of *sex appeal*).  I think this clue works as well with fewer words if \"appeal\" were left out (becomes a double defn. then)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trophy filling could be the result (6)","output":"### Answer: PLAQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trophy,filling could be the result\n  Double defn:  1st :  A commemorative piece flat metal or wood, can be displayed as a *trophy*; and 2nd :  Dental plaque (there are other types too), soft sticky film attached to teeth enamel, formed by bacteria growth, hardening to form yellowish tartar.  Plaque can give rise to tooth decay and cavities, which *could* require *filling* as a *result*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fit resulting from a deviation round team leader (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fit\n  A TACK(a course of action or conduct that differs,is *a deviation* from a previous course, thus, one changes tack to surprise one's opponents) *round* T(initial letter,*leader* of the word \"*team*\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Challenge when reflective minds included hypercube (9)","output":"### Answer: TESSERACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: hypercube\n  Reversal(*reflective*) of CARES(tends to,looks after,*minds*) in(*included*) TEST(a trial,*challenge*)\nDefn:  One for the mathematicians, a *cube* with an extra dimenstion,*hyper* to the normal 3.  Can't explain more than that \u2013 it's all in the mathematician's mind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anybody in island surrounded by traffic? (3,2,3,6)","output":"### Answer: MAN IN THE STREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anybody\n  MAN(Isle of Man, *island* in the Irish Sea) + IN THE STREET(where you'll be *surrounded by traffic*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For security, wrap new fabric (5)","output":"### Answer: LINEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabric\n  LIEN(what the bank has on your property as *security* for a loan, say) around(*wrap*) N(*$$n$$ew*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: End up on top of literary heroine's problems (8)","output":"### Answer: DILEMMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: problems\n  Reversal(*up*, in a down clue) of LID(the top *end* of a container) +(*on top*) of EMMA(Jane Austen *heroine* in the novel of the same name)*'S"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I withdrew after reviewing satirised tragedy (8)","output":"### Answer: DISASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tragedy\n  Anagram(*after reviewing*) of SATRISED(letters of \"*satirised*\" without,*withdrew* \"*I*\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticise continuously and stuff the consequences (5-2,7)","output":"### Answer: KNOCK-ON EFFECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the consequences\n  KNOCK(*criticise*) ON(on and on,*continuously*) EFFECTS(*stuff* and things as in personal effects)\nDefn:  A chain of *consequences*, like dominoes falling down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is plain that man is being pursued by carnivorous fish (9)","output":"### Answer: PIKESTAFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: It is plain\n  STAFF(the verb, to *man*,provide staff) +(*is being pursued by*) PIKE(*carnivorous fish*, a big fish that eats little fish, and other aquatic\/amphibous animals).  Imagine that the whole word is moving from left to right, in which case it looks as if \"pike\" is pursuing \"staff\".\nDefn:  From the simile, \"as *plain* as a pikestaff\", which can be quite an insulting thing to say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going out on internet quest? (8)","output":"### Answer: EMISSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Going out\n  E(short for $$e$$lectronic in things, well, electronic, like email, eBay, e-banking, just add the \"e\" in front, associated with the *internet*) MISSION(a search for an objective,*quest*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In international organisation, determine the age of flood (8)","output":"### Answer: INUNDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flood\n  *IN* UN(United Nations,*international organization*) + DATE(to *determine the age* *of*) something, eg. rocks in geology, artefacts in archaeology)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook a vicar's eggs (6)","output":"### Answer: CAVIAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: eggs\n  Anagram(*cook*) of *A VICAR"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some raised protest at kidnapper's one-sided demand (6)","output":"### Answer: DIKTAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one-sided demand\n  Hidden(*some*) and reversed(*raised*, in a down clue) in *protesT AT KIDnapper's*\nDefn:  A harsh punitive decree,*demand* imposed unilaterally,*one-sided* on eg. a defeated nation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Static is inaudible (5)","output":"### Answer: STILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Static,inaudible\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: College to offer additional weapon (8)","output":"### Answer: CLAYMORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon\n  C(college) LAY(to offer,treat, as in \"lay on a grand dinner\") MORE(extra,additional)\nDefn:  From Scottish Gaelic \"great sword\", a long two-handed sword"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outlaw in favour of offer (6)","output":"### Answer: FORBID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outlaw\n  FOR(in favour of,pro) BID(offer,tender,quotation for a piece of business)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild USA rebel can be employed again (8)","output":"### Answer: REUSABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: can be employed again\n  *Anagram of*(wild) USA REBEL"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: FT staff promote retiring film director (6)","output":"### Answer: WELLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: film director\n  WE(what the staff of where this crossword is found, the $$F$$inancial $$T$$imes, use to refer to themselves) *plus* *reversal of*(retiring) SELL(verb, to promote,persuade)\nDefn:  Orson 1915-1985, director, actor, screenwriter, producer in radio, theatre, film, and television, and all-round genius in his field.  His first movie was the classic Citizen Kane."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goddesses succeeded after fellow had a meal (5)","output":"### Answer: FATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goddesses\n  S($$s$$ucceeded) *placed after* {F(fellow, as in qualifications like FRCS, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons) ATE(had a meal)}\nDefn:  The three goddesses in Greek mythology, and their Roman or Germanic equivalents, who determined the future of every mortal from birth to death."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picture requires light through doorway (9)","output":"### Answer: PORTRAYAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picture\n  RAY(a beam of light) *contained in*(through) PORTAL(doorway, including figuratively, as used in the Internet)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charlie leaves boat for shrine (6)","output":"### Answer: ORACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrine\n  c(C for Charlie in phonetic alphabet) *deleted from*(leaves) cORACLE(a small, round or very broad boat)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Help in making out with good girls (7)","output":"### Answer: GLASSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Help in making out\n  G(good) LASSES(girls)\nDefn:  What you need to help you make out,discern,focus if you're myopic.  If you look studious with them on, will \"good\" girls make out (a different meaning) with you?  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brawl interrupts fine play in football match (5-2)","output":"### Answer: THROW-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: play in football match\n  ROW(brawl,punch-up) *contained in*(interrupts) THIN(fine, as in \"a fine,thin layer of dust\" or \"cut it fine,thin\")\nDefn:  For non-soccer fans, how the ball is put back into play after going beyond the sidelines \u2013 a two handed overhead throw into the field with both feet on the ground."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unsettle the conductor (6)","output":"### Answer: RATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsettle,the conductor\n  Double defn:  1st: Make someone uncomfortable,nervous; and 2nd: Sir Simon, British orchestral conductor, now conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Requisition brotherhood's criminal record (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ORDER FORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Requisition\n  ORDER(brotherhood of a religious type,a monastic society or fraternity) FORM(British slang for criminal record)\nDefn:  What you put your requisition details on.  Pre the electronic age, you used to have to fill it in multiplicate, with carbon paper and signatures galore."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Club in which the password is courage (5)","output":"### Answer: DISCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Club\n  *Hidden in* passworD IS COurage\nDefn:  Short for \"discotheque\", a music and dance club in the 70s, with disco bands and music and that \"mirror-ball\".  And there's even a postage stamp."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's paradoxical that one club backs another (6)","output":"### Answer: IRONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's paradoxical\n  IC(1,one=I club, one of the 4 suits in a deck of playing cards) placed after(backs) IRON(another club, used by golfers, whose head is flat and made of steel, close enough to iron I guess)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give a car overhaul in official residence (8)","output":"### Answer: VICARAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: official residence\n  *Anagram of*(overhaul) GIVE A CAR\nDefn:  The official residence of the vicar, where you'd have tea with the vicar by invitation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rodney knocked about over there (6)","output":"### Answer: YONDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: over there\n  *Anagram of*(knocked about) RODNEY"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commented about evangelist to journalist (8)","output":"### Answer: REMARKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commented\n  RE(about,referring to) MARK(the apostle,early evangelist) *plus*(to) ED(short for editor\/editress, presumably he\/she, at least used to be a journalist)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vessel for a service in church (6)","output":"### Answer: CARAFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vessel\n  {A *plus* RAF(Royal Air Force, one of the services in the British military)} *contained in*(in) CE($$C$$hurch of $$E$$ngland)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Married man who later rued arrangement (9)","output":"### Answer: ADULTERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Married man who later rued arrangement\n  *Anagram of*(arrangement) LATER RUED.  Definition and wordplay deliciously intertwined.  My COD"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intends to make money (5)","output":"### Answer: MEANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intends,money\n  Double defn:  1st: Verb, as in \"say what you mean and mean what you say\" ; and 2nd: What one has to spend,live on,etc. as in \"woman of independent means\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unexpected deterioration makes Romeo slip away (7)","output":"### Answer: RELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unexpected deterioration\n  R(R for Romeo in phonetic alphabet) ELAPSE(referring to the passage of time,pass by,slip away)\nDefn:  Just when you thought you were recovering and doing well (usually from an illness), this hits you by surprise."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lose sense of proportion when soldiers tuck into ham (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERREACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lose sense of proportion\n  RE(Royal Engineers,soldiers) *contained in*(tuck into) OVER-ACT(a bad actor,ham whose acting is obviously unnatural and too much)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beef is excellent (5)","output":"### Answer: BULLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beef,excellent\n  Double defn:  1st: Boiled beef, from the French for boiled, bouilli; and 2nd: Well done!,excellent! As in bully for you!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reveal record on waste (8)","output":"### Answer: DISCLOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reveal\n  DISC(a disc,record made of plastic, as a means of recording sound, that you could reproduce on your record player.  An ancestor of the audio tape, compact disc, and hard disk) *plus*(on) LOSE(shed,waste, eg. kilograms of your body weight especially from illness)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Many poke fun at Yank (4)","output":"### Answer: DRAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yank\n  D(Roman numeral for 500,many) RAG(tease,poke fun at, often reserved for newcomers joining school or college)\nDefn:  The verb, not the American."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fighting under officer, more than one die showing timidity (9)","output":"### Answer: COWARDICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: timidity\n  WAR(combat,fighting) *placed after*(under, in a down clue) CO($$C$$ommanding $$O$$fficer) *plus* DICE(plural,more than one of \"die\", a small cube used in various games of chance)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pitch where drinks are taken through a straw (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SALES TALK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pitch\n  ALES(drinks,beers) *contained in*(taken through) STALK(a long, cylindrical slender part of a plant, commonly supporting a leaf, flower, that becomes straw when cut and dried, and that looks like, well, a straw).  I've sometimes seen players take drinks through a straw.  Makes this a nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Municipality supports change of rota leading to outrage (8)","output":"### Answer: ATROCITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: outrage\n  CITY(a municipality,a definition of a densely populated area and its inhabitants for purposes of government) *placed after*(supports, in a down clue) *anagram of*(change of) ROTA"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A number working for a time (4)","output":"### Answer: NOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: time\n  NO.(with a period after it, short for number) ON(working, as in \"you're on tonight\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deer eat head of lettuce in the US (7)","output":"### Answer: ROMAINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lettuce in the US\n  ROE(the roe deer of Eurasia, the most famous of whom was Bambi) *containing*(eat) MAIN(head,the important bit,chief)\nDefn:  Another word for the cos lettuce, given in some references as of US and Canadian usage, though my experience is that the word is used quite extensively around the world."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be inclined to keep work of the highest quality (3-3)","output":"### Answer: TOP-END \n ### Explanation: Definition: of the highest quality\n  TEND(be inclined to,tend to,have a leaning towards) *containing*(keep) OP($$op$$us,piece of work, usually musical)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dutch king's private sink (5)","output":"### Answer: DROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sink\n  D($$D$$utch) R(from $$R$$ex,king) OWN(one's,private,not for others)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shot a scene (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: scene\n  DRAM(a small drink of liquor,a shot) *plus* A"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist represented watery scene? (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: watery scene\n  *Anagram of*(represented) ARTIST\nDefn:  A stretch of water between land masses, could be part of, well, a watery scene."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: African politicians imprisoned for dance? (6)","output":"### Answer: CANCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n  ANC(abbrev. for the $$A$$frican $$N$$ational $$C$$ongress,the now South African political party that started as an anti-apartheid nationalist movement) *contained*(imprisoned,in CAN,slang for prison)\nDefn:  The French dance featuring high-kicks and the splits"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Front of oven sealed by one trying out kitchen equipment (7)","output":"### Answer: TOASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: kitchen equipment\n  O(initial letter,front of oven) *contained in*(sealed by) TASTER(one trying out,tasting)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brave quartet eschewing journey in pursuit of pleasure (7)","output":"### Answer: GALLANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brave\n  IV(Roman numeral for four,quartet) *deleted from*(eschewing) GALLivANT(jaunt,journey in pursuit of pleasure,or, commonly, a Saturday night out)\nDefn:  Another meaning to the word usually associated with chivalry"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Man Risen\" I ordered for religious trainee (10)","output":"### Answer: SEMINARIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious trainee\n  *Anagram of*(ordered) A MAN RISEN I\nDefn:  A trainee at a seminary, a special school providing religious teaching mainly to prepare students for a religious calling"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group of criminals maybe in place for fight (4)","output":"### Answer: RING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group of criminals,place for fight\n  Double defn.  2nd: As in a boxing ring"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First of all supremo wants everyone actively tackling hard work (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: hard work\n  Initial letters,first of all of Supremo Wants Everyone Actively Tackling"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Edict disposing of last mine, past its best (8)","output":"### Answer: DECREPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: past its best \n  DECRE(edict,DECREe *minus*,disposing of its last letter) PIT(mine,hole in the ground to extract minerals)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After vacation, trusty circle arranged transport for children (8)","output":"### Answer: TRICYCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: transport for children\n  *Anagram of*(arranged) [TY(TrustY *minus* its inner letters,after vacation,emptying) CIRCLE]\nDefn:  A three wheeled cycle for children before they graduate to the bicycle, but\u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A street in US city becomes unpleasant (5)","output":"### Answer: NASTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: unpleasant\n  A ST(abbrev. for street) *contained in*(in) NY(New York,US city)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old North African land (uncultivated) (4)","output":"### Answer: MOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old North African,land (uncultivated)\n  Double defn.  1st:  Member of Muslim northwest African people of mixed Arab and Berber descent, who invaded Spain in the 8C until driven out by end of 15C"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inept beginning for awkward mother, her suit's crumpled (10)","output":"### Answer: AMATEURISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inept\n  A(initial letter of,beginning for awkward) MA(mother) *plus* *anagram of*(cumpled) HER SUIT"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take on board French priest, suitable to be welcomed (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take, on board\n  APT(suitable,fitting) *contained in*(on board,to be welcomed) CURE(with the acute accent over the E, a French parish priest).  There seems to be two containment indicators.  Edit.note:  comment #5 \u2013 \"on board\" would be part of the defn.\nDefn:  Forcibly or tactically take possession of eg. an opponent's piece in a board game like chess."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shed tears after operatic heroine's imitation (7)","output":"### Answer: MIMICRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: imitation\n  CRY(shed tears) *placed after*(after) MIMI(heroine in the opera La Boheme, the Puccini version overshadowing Leoncavallo's)\nDefn:  Life's imitation of other life or non-life for various purposes eg. defence, and entrapment\nCuckoos' eggs mimicry and their targets"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breadwinner's essential for those studying at school (6)","output":"### Answer: EARNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Breadwinner\n  The inner,essential letters of lEARNERs(those studying, eg. at school)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run away from church, coat is needed (6)","output":"### Answer: FLEECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: coat\n  FLEE(escape,run away from) CE($$C$$hurch of $$E$$ngland)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support coastal area (5)","output":"### Answer: SHORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support,coastal area\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Especially enthralled by ceremony that brings relief (7)","output":"### Answer: RESPITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: relief\n  ESP(abbrev. for especially) *contained in*(enthralled by) RITE(ceremony)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supply not sensitive to price changes in the Spanish wine clubs (9)","output":"### Answer: INELASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supply not sensitive to price changes\n  IN EL(the definite article the in Spanish) ASTI(Italian bubbly,sparkling wine made in the region around the town of the same name) C(abbrev. for clubs, the playing cards suit, as used in eg. bridge notation)\nDefn: In case you would like an explanation \u2013 Economics 101:  Assuming consumers are \"rational\" and other factors remain constant, the total demand for a commodity usually decreases with increasing price.  A commodity's demand is inelastic if, the total demand for it is relatively unchanged in spite of,not sensitive to a wide range of price changes.  This is commonly evident for basic necessities like a staple food \u2013 you must have it, whatever the price.  The same can be said for the supply-price relationship, but in the reverse direction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old military commander at home once more (5)","output":"### Answer: AGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: once more\n  AGA(Former military commander in Turkey and other Muslim countries) IN(at home)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: California's gold that is reference unit for consumers (7)","output":"### Answer: CALORIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: reference unit for consumers\n  CAL(one of the abbrevs. for California) OR(the gold metal or colour) IE(that is, in Latin, $$i$$d $$e$$st)\nDefn:  The standard,reference unit of the fuel or energy value of food taken in by consumers"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inn not yet busy, it's no reputation (9)","output":"### Answer: NONENTITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: no reputation\n  *Anagram of*(busy) INN NOT YET\nDefn:  Descriptive of one with no reputation,a nobody"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buyer and seller, he's in the right place here (9)","output":"### Answer: MIDDLEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Buyer and seller\n  The word man,he's in the middle of,in the right place here,the clue.  Edit.note:  Re comments #2 and 4, \"in the right place here\" refers to the middle of the grid, rather than the clue.\nDefn:  One who buys and sells, in turn the same product within a very short time or even simultaneously, ie. both buyer and seller, sometimes called a reseller"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One standing in Eurostar, nervously protective of girl initially (9)","output":"### Answer: SURROGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One standing in\n  *Anagram of*(nervously) EUROSTAR *containing*(protective of) G(first letter,initially of girl)\nDefn:  A substitute standing in for someone else, as in a surrogate mother, courtesy of modern medicine"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having similar interests, could be nice to take along rambling (9)","output":"### Answer: CONGENIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having similar interests\n  *Anagram of* (rambling) [NICE *plus*(to take) ALONG].  Is \"could be\" another anagram indicator?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cultural employee, first to conserve our art perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: CURATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cultural employee\n  C(initial letter of,first to conserve) *plus* *anagram of*(perhaps) OUR ART\nDefn:  A caretaker of cultural artefacts, including art pieces, an employee especially in a museum or gallery.  A wonderful &lit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opening move in court (7)","output":"### Answer: SERVICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opening move in court\n  Cryptic defn:  First stroke,opening move to start a game on the tennis court"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have the same opinion \"An intense desire must be curtailed\" (5)","output":"### Answer: AGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have the same opinion\n  A(an,indefinite article) GREE(intense desire,GREEd without its last letter,must be curtailed)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleanser gets used to some extent for fabric (5)","output":"### Answer: SERGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabric\n  *Hidden in*(used to some extent) cleanSER GEts\nCouldn't find any interesting images of the fabric, but found this French Serge with Brigitte and Jane"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Student's first in one form of accommodation or another (6)","output":"### Answer: HOSTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\n  S(student's first,initial letter) **contained in**(in) HOTEL(one form of accommodation)\nDefn:  Another form of accommodation, usually for students.  Some intertwining between wordplay and definition"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't mention a festival in spring (8)","output":"### Answer: PASSOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a festival in spring\n  PASS OVER(skip over,don't mention)\nDefn:  A Jewish festival in early spring"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where those who serve may be served (5)","output":"### Answer: NAAFI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where those who serve may be served\n  Cryptic defn:  Abbrev. for $$N$$avy $$A$$rmy and $$A$$ir $$F$$orce $$I$$nstitutes, an organization that caters to,serves the recreational needs of British military forces,those who serve, around the world.  It runs clubs, bars, shops, supermarkets, restaurants, caf\u00e9s and other facilities at British military bases."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black egg carried back by boy is shattered after flight (3-6)","output":"### Answer: JET-LAGGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: shattered after flight\n  JET(black geological material, derived from decayed wood under extreme pressure, used as gemstone) **plus** {**reversal of**(back) EGG **contained in**(carried \u2026 by) LAD(boy)}\nDefn:  Feeling of being shattered after a long flight spanning time zones, resulting from the disturbance of your Circadian bio-rhythms"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hurried to compose a sad theme with variations (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MADE HASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hurried\n  **Anagram of**(compose,with variations) A SAD THEME.  Two anagrinds?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Young people have pole placed in river (5)","output":"### Answer: TEENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Young people\n  N(north pole) **contained in**(placed in) TEES(river in northern England, rising in the Pennines and flowing into the North Sea\nDefn:  Short form for \"teenagers\", young people from thirteen to nineteen years of age"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be unable to decide if foolish woman's slurred (6-6)","output":"### Answer: SHILLY-SHALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be unable to decide\n  SILLY SALLY(foolish woman) pronounced in a slurred manner, where the esshesh are not shibilant, eg. after a few.\nDefn:  To dilly-dally, and perhaps be wishy-washy too"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enriched sand processed to make porcelain (7,5)","output":"### Answer: DRESDEN CHINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: porcelain\n  **Anagram of**(processed to make) ENRICHED SAND\nDefn:  Also called Meissen porcelain made in the city of the same name, near Dresden, Germany.  Nice surface as porcelain is made from clay, which shares the same silicate compounds, as sand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yorkshire city comes first, by the sound of it (5)","output":"### Answer: LEEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yorkshire city\n  **Homophone of**(by the sound of it) leads,comes first"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Source of fruit possibly making Eve loiter (5,4)","output":"### Answer: OLIVE TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of fruit\n  **Anagram of**(possibly making) EVE LOITER"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughter put in petrol after vehicle turned back? That's not to be reported (3,6)","output":"### Answer: SUB JUDICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not to be reported \n  {D($$d$$aughter) **contained in**(put in) JUICE(slang for energy,petrol)} **placed after**(after) **reversal of**(turned back) BUS(mass transport vehicle)\nDefn:  From Latin, \"under judgement\", meaning that a case is under consideration by a judge or court, and since he\/she\/they haven't made up his\/her\/their minds, there can't be public discussion of the pending case, ie. such comments are not to be reported."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Italian child ignoring no Disney film (5)","output":"### Answer: BAMBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disney film\n  BAMBIno(Italian for baby,small child) **minus**(ignoring) \"no\".\nDefn:  Tear-jerking animation film from early Disney Studios"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge again finding donkeys in half of resort (8)","output":"### Answer: REASSESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge again\n  ASSES(donkeys) **contained in**(finding\u2026in) RES(half of the letters in the word \"resort\").  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Material, we hear, moved to and fro (6)","output":"### Answer: SWAYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: moved to and fro\n  **Homophone of**(we hear) suede(material with a velvet-like nap made from leather)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last to be taken by the devil? (8)","output":"### Answer: HINDMOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Last to be taken by the devil?\n  Cryptic defn:  From the phrase:  \"Let the devil take the hindmost\", meaning \"every man for himself\", and if you're last that's just too bad \u2013 you're left to be taken by the devil."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is a substitute to tolerate wrongdoing? (6,2)","output":"### Answer: STANDS IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is a substitute\n  STAND(bear,stomach,tolerate) SIN(wrongdoing)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A woman liked it here? Not entirely (5)","output":"### Answer: EDITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: A woman \n  **Hidden in**(not entirely) likED IT Here"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: However synchronised (2,3,4,4)","output":"### Answer: AT THE SAME TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: However,synchronised\n  Double defn:  1st: But,however,on the other hand,still; and 2nd: Together,synchronised"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clever Dick's alias? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SMART ALEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clever Dick's alias?\n  Cryptic defn:  Another eponym,alias for a person who irritates because he\/she is, or thinks he\/she is too smart, a clever Dick"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Five argue excitedly, becoming more unclear (6)","output":"### Answer: VAGUER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more unclear\n  V(Roman numeral for five) **plus anagram of**(excitedly) ARGUE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salad ingredient artist put on plate (6)","output":"### Answer: RADISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salad ingredient\n  RA(artist,member of the $$R$$oyal $$A$$cademy) **placed before**(put on) DISH(plate)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kipling's work \u2014 only a plea for help, right? (4,2,7)","output":"### Answer: JUST SO STORIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kipling's work\n  JUST(merely,only as in \"we are just wasting our time here\") SOS(international acronym for a plea for help) TORIES(members of the British Conservative Party, considered to at the right end of the political spectrum compared to the Labour left)\nDefn:  Series of stories by Rudyard Kipling, fantastic tales of the origin of things, eg. how the camel got his hump.  The phrase is also used to describe, as a criticism of, unverifiable and unfalsifiable narrative explanations put forward for eg. a cultural practice, a biological trait or human or animal behaviour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird joining football team in bloomers (9)","output":"### Answer: LARKSPURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloomers\n  LARK(a songbird) **plus**(joining) SPURS(short for Tottenham Hotspurs, one of the London football teams)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Card game with two spirits? Goodness gracious! (3,5)","output":"### Answer: GIN RUMMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Card game\n  GIN RUM(two spirits,liquors) MY(as in Oh my!,goodness gracious me!)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cambridge eccentric losing male budgerigar, for example (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CAGE BIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: budgerigar, for example\n  **Anagram of**(eccentric) CABRIDGE(\"Cambridge\" **minus**(losing) the letter M,$$m$$ale)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shutter, so to speak, that's not so far away (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: not so far away\n  Whimsy(so to speak) of \"shut\" = \"close\" so \"shutter\" = \"closer\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dancing bear is from this country (6)","output":"### Answer: SERBIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n  **Anagram of**(dancing) BEAR IS"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joint that's given to someone who has to leave (5)","output":"### Answer: ELBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joint that's given to someone who has to leave\n  Cryptic defn:  From the phrase \"to give someone the elbow\" meaning to get rid of,make someone whom you want to go,who has to leave, go"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very large in glee\" misconstrues Hamlet's plot (7,5)","output":"### Answer: VILLAGE GREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hamlet's plot\n  **Anagram of**(misconstrues) V($$v$$ery) LARGE IN GLEE\nDefn:  The communal plot of land found in old hamlets,villages,small towns, where cricket matches against neighbouring villages, fetes, and other community events would be held.  Very enjoyable and clever misdirection"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is to secure new, extravagant place (7)","output":"### Answer: INSTALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: place\n  IS **containing**(to secure) N($$n$$ew) **plus** TALL(excessive,extravagant, as in \"a tall order\", \"a tall tale\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star unfit with belly layer (7)","output":"### Answer: STRATUM \n ### Explanation: Anagram of**(unfit) STAR **plus**(with) TUM(tummy,short for stomach,belly)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dodgy doctor stashing drugs in some department (4,3)","output":"### Answer: COTE DOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: some department\n  **Anagram of**(dodgy) DOCTOR **containing**(stashing) E(drugs,specifically $$E$$cstasy)\nDefn:  A French adminstrative area in eastern France, famous for its Burgundy wines, especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country person of vulgar habits heading off sometime soon (7)","output":"### Answer: LEBANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n  LEB{(\"pleb\" is short for \"plebeian\",coarse vulgar person, **minus** its initial letter(heading off), \"p\"} ANON(in a while,sometime soon)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buried during ancient city's catastrophic end (5)","output":"### Answer: UNDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Buried\n  **Anagram of**(catastrophic) END **contained in**(during) UR(ancient city in what is now south Iraq)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nervous Shakespeare women dismissed with some banter (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: ILL AT EASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nervous\n  ILL{short for $$Will$$iam Shakespeare **minus**(dismissed) the letter \"w\",women} **plus**(with) A TEASE(one of things one might say,banter to jokingly annoy somebody)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With sixth sense they leap in dance across time (9)","output":"### Answer: TELEPATHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sixth sense\n  **Anagram of**(in dance) THEY LEAP **containing**(across) T($$t$$ime)\nDefn:  The noun for the elusive and illusive ability to transmit and receive thought across space without the help of any of the other five senses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What propels boat south \u2013 men at oar (5)","output":"### Answer: SCREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: What propels boat\n  S($$s$$outh) CREW(the men working the oars)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expect payment where hospital refused to perform surgery (7)","output":"### Answer: OPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to perform surgery\n  OPE{\"hope\",expect **minus**(refused) the letter \"h\",hospital} RATE(payment,charge)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nobleman given honour as something of a listener (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLOBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: something of a listener\n  EARL(nobleman) **plus**(given) OBE{$$O$$fficer of the Order of the $$B$$ritish $$E$$mpire, an honour given to chosen British subjects by the Queen (or King)}.  An amusing surface of an earl being honoured for being a good listener.\nDefn:  The fleshy part of the ear,listener.  One of the common parts of the anatomy for decoration\/mutilation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demonstrators in rain? (7)","output":"### Answer: SHOWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demonstrators,in rain\n  Double defn:  1st:  A rarely-used noun from the verb to show,demonstrate; perhaps just as well since the slang meaning is somewhat embarrassing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thomas for one infected, cold caught (7)","output":"### Answer: SCEPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thomas for one\n  SEPTIC(infected, eg. as open wounds could be unless treated with antiseptic medicine) **containing**(caught) C($$c$$old, as would be seen on your bathroom taps)\nDefn:  What the Biblical Doubting Thomas was."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Potter's work in poem has pun that's awful (3-9)","output":"### Answer: ONE-UPMANSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Potter's work\n  **Anagram of**(that's awful) IN POEM HAS PUN\nDefn:  Book by Stephen Potter (1900-1969), a spoofy \"self-help\" book on how to be one-up on the other guy.  Other of his books include \"Gamesmanship\", \"Lifemanship\",\"Supermanship\" and \"The Complete Golf Gamesmanship\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caligula's sex position many came to see (7)","output":"### Answer: VISITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: came to see\n  VI(Roman, of which Caligula was one, numeral for six,sex in Latin, which Caligula undoubtedly spoke) SITE(location,position) D(Roman numeral for 500,many).  Excellent misdirection and an anti-climax, as you might say, after figuring it out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heroic lover with piercing eye (7)","output":"### Answer: LEANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heroic lover\n  AND(in addition to,with) **contained in**(piercing) LEER(to look at,eye with lascivious interest, as associated, rightly or wrongly, with \"dirty old men\")\nDefn:  Mythical lover of Hero, thus Heroic lover."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leader on Annapurna gets ill \u2013 right to receive treatment and physician (9)","output":"### Answer: ALLERGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: physician\n  A(first letter,leader of $$A$$nnapurna) **plus** **anagram of**(to receive treatment) [GETS ILL **plus** R($$r$$ight)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artistic support for treacherous person beheaded (5)","output":"### Answer: EASEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artistic support\n  EASEL{\"weasel\",untrustworthy,treacherous person **minus** its first letter(beheaded), \"w\"}\nDefn:  Whimsical definition of that which supports the artist's canvas"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheese on toast provides unusually good mouthful (7)","output":"### Answer: RAREBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheese on toast\n  RARE(unusually good,excellent) BIT(mouthful,what you've bitten off)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sent into stormily sea-girt land (7)","output":"### Answer: ESTONIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: land\n  **Anagram of**(stormily) SEA **containing**(girt) **anagram of**(sent) INTO"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rude Posh attends dance club, sure to get thrown out (12)","output":"### Answer: DISCOURTEOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rude\n  U(posh,$$u$$pper-class) **contained in**(attends) {DISCO(dance club rampant in the 70s) **plus** **anagram of**(get thrown out) SURE TO}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reckon why men worked with tool (6-6)","output":"### Answer: MONKEY-WRENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: tool\n  **Anagram of**(worked) RECKON WHY MEN"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parishioner's poem sung for each boy (9)","output":"### Answer: LAYPERSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parishioner\n  LAY(poem, especially one to be sung) PER(for each, as in per capita, per annum, etc) SON(boy)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Told Porky to have some rest (3-4)","output":"### Answer: LIE-DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: some rest\n  LIED(told porky,a lie) OWN(to have,possess)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man almost catches delayed plane (7)","output":"### Answer: PLATEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: plane\n  PAU{\"Paul\", a man's name or sometimes an octopus's, **minus** its last letter(almost), \"l\"} **containing**(catches) LATE(past the expected\/due time,delayed)\nDefn:  A flat level surface or a figurative level of attainment, as in \"he's plateaued\/levelled out in his musical performance.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrifying sound rocks Switzerland (7)","output":"### Answer: SCREECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terrifying sound\n  SCREE(a mass of broken rocks on the side of a mountain) CH(IVR code for Switzerland, from the French \"$$C$$onf\u00e9d\u00e9ration $$H$$elv\u00e9tique\" \u2013 I had always wondered about that)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vase for standing contains nothing in high place (7)","output":"### Answer: ROOFTOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: high place\n  **Reversal of**(standing, in a down clue) of [POT(vase, perhaps more elegant in looks than a common garden pot) **plus** FOR] **containing**(contains) O(letter that looks like zero, therefore used to stand for nothing)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mares would triumph here, in sleep so monstrous (5)","output":"### Answer: EPSOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mares would triumph here\n  **Hidden in**(in) sleEP SO Monstrous\nDefn:  The racecourse, Epsom Downs, in Surrey, England where the annual Derby is held.  I assume mares have their fair share of triumphs at Epsom."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer shares out novel development (9)","output":"### Answer: AUTHORESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n  **Anagram of**(novel development) SHARES OUT"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flight path incomplete (4)","output":"### Answer: ROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flight\n  Path,route **minus** its last letter,incomplete\nDefn:  An overwhelming defeat accompanied by flight,dispersal of the defeated"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Successfully manage an abduction? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CARRY OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Successfully manage,an abduction\n  Double defn: 1st: Successfully manage, say,?, an abduction; and 2nd: Abduct someone without consent, usually by force."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A man's entitled to them, but they're not left to son (6)","output":"### Answer: RIGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: A man's entitled to them\n  RIGHT(not left) **plus**(to) S($$s$$on)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bring the match alive with shot at goal (6)","output":"### Answer: STRIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bring the match alive,shot at goal\n  Double defn:  1st: What you do to light,bring alive, a matchstick"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frighten with errors and bloomers (8)","output":"### Answer: COWSLIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloomers\n  COW(intimidate,frighten) **plus** SLIPS(mistakes,errors)\nDefn:  Plant with white and yellow flowers,bloomers, not to be confused with its relation, the oxlip, another crossword staple."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detectives in US agency retired, remaining sharp (6)","output":"### Answer: ACIDIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: remaining sharp\n  CID($$C$$riminal $$I$$nvestigation $$D$$epartment, filled with detectives) **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(retired) CIA(the US $$C$$entral $$I$$ntelligence $$A$$gency)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put on heavy music symbolic of Ireland (8)","output":"### Answer: SHAMROCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: symbolic of Ireland\n  SHAM(fake,put on) **plus**(on) ROCK(heavy music)\nDefn:  Symbol of Ireland, together with leprechauns and Guinness?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The kindly feeling of its beneficiaries? (8)","output":"### Answer: GOODWILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: The kindly feeling\n  Cryptic defn:  The beneficiaries of a GOOD WILL, descriptive of one with no nasty surprises, such as a \"beneficiary\" being left $1, will show a lot of GOODWILL all round."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This by itself is only a gradual process (6)","output":"### Answer: LITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: This by itself is only a gradual process\n  Cryptic defn:  This, the word LITTLE ***plus ***by ***plus*** itself, the word LITTLE, ie. \"little by little\" denotes a gradual process.  Edit.note: to make my intended meaning clearer in view of comment#1."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shadow boxing, a contest between fighters? (8)","output":"### Answer: DOGFIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a contest between fighters\n  DOG(to follow,tail,shadow) FIGHT(one form of which is boxing)\nDefn:  An aerial combat,contest between fighter planes.  Hesitated a bit because of \"fight\" in both clue and answer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feast on one's bed in the dormitory? (6)","output":"### Answer: SPREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feast,on one's bed in the dormitory\n  Double defn:  1st: Food and drink,a feast spread large on the dining table; and 2nd: The ~~linen~~ cloth spread over one's bed, also known as a bedspread.  Edit.note: Ditto as 19A"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Italian banger unfortunately going the wrong way joining the motorway (6)","output":"### Answer: SALAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian banger\n  **Reversal of**(going the wrong way) ALAS(unfortunately) **plus**(joining) MI(=M1, first major motorway in England, running north-south)\nDefn:  Italian sausage,banger, not to be confused with banger = old car.  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Substantial list includes gin cocktail (8)","output":"### Answer: TANGIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Substantial\n  TABLE(list) **containing**(includes) **anagram of**(cocktail) GIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A venerable name in our illustrious past (4)","output":"### Answer: BEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A venerable name in our illustrious past\n  Cryptic defn:  7\/8C monk, Saint BEDE, our,English historian,a chronicler of the illustrious past, also known as the Venerable BEDE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stomach is churning \u2014 but he enjoys it! (9)","output":"### Answer: MASOCHIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: he enjoys it\n  **Anagram of**(churning) STOMACH IS.\nDefn:  He who enjoys pain inflicted on himself, eg. when his stomach is churning, and whatever else there is!  Yet another nice surface with intertwining definition and wordplay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fit girl given bodybuilding exercises (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fit\n  ADA(girl's name) **plus**(given) PT($$p$$hysical $$t$$raining,bodybuilding exercises perhaps)\nDefn:  Verb, to fit into the environment or circumstances, as in \"Adapt or die\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delayed sailor with dire consequences (7)","output":"### Answer: TARRIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delayed\n  TAR(sailor,tarpaulin) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(consequences) DIRE.\nDefn:  Past tense of tarry,linger,delay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's put on weight \u2013 it's something in the air (5)","output":"### Answer: OZONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's something in the air\n  OZ(abbrev. for ounce,unit of weight in the Imperial system) **placed before**(put on) ONE\nDefn:  An allotrope of the element oxygen with 3 instead of the common 2 atoms in a molecule, great for protecting earthly life against cosmic rays."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impressions left by the dead (7)","output":"### Answer: EFFECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impressions,left by the dead\n  Double defn:  1st: The resulting effects,impressions, usually mental or emotional, on you when something, well, affects you.  An example could be the consequential effect of someone's death,left by the dead; and 2nd: The personal effects of some person, left by him\/her when he\/she is dead, the subject of a 16A maybe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Idiot \u2013 to get tight and then dance (9)","output":"### Answer: SCREWBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Idiot\n  SCREW(verb, to tighten, using, say, a screwdriver; unsure about compatibility with the adjective \"tight\" in this case) **plus**(and then) BALL(an event with dancing and feasting mainly)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier's uniform? (7)","output":"### Answer: REGULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier,uniform\n  Double defn:  1st: A fulltime soldier"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restoration play in cut that's not normal (9)","output":"### Answer: UNTYPICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: not normal\n  **Anagram of**(restoration) PLAY IN CUT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink most commonly sold in bars (9)","output":"### Answer: CHOCOLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink,most commonly sold in bars\n  Double defn:  1st: The (liquid) drink made from cocoa; and 2nd: the solid form commonly sold in the shape of bars, not to be confused with bars that serve drinks.  Nice surface.  It could be a single cryptic defn. depending on how different one considers the liquid from the solid form."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put hold on the picture \u2013 it's a wrap! (9)","output":"### Answer: CLINGFILM \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's a wrap\n  CLING(verb to hold on to,stick to) **placed before**(put\u2026on, in a down clue) FILM(moving pictures,movie)\nDefn:  Modern plastic product used mainly in the kitchen, but outside it as well, as an airtight wrap, not to be confused with the movie director's jargon, to be satisfied with what's been filmed, and thus no more re-takes of a scene.  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lose wind when seeking muddy shoal in Cheshire estuary (7)","output":"### Answer: DEFLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lose wind\n  FLAT(sand bank in shallow water,muddy shoal, commonly found in eg. an estuary) **contained in**(seeking\u2026in) DEE(the estuary in Cheshire where the river Dee flows into the sea).  Another nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: T.S. Eliot play shows understatement (7)","output":"### Answer: LITOTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: understatement\n  **Anagram of**(play) T.S.ELIOT.\nDefn:  An understatement playing down on affirmation.  Would I not be wrong in saying that the English are generally not bad at using understatements?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: There's merit in unhappy endings (7)","output":"### Answer: TERMINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: endings\n  **Anagram of**(unhappy) MERIT IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Describing a boom in the travel industry once (5)","output":"### Answer: SONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Describing a boom in the travel industry once\n  Cryptic defn:  The boom that one gets when an airplane breaks the sound barrier, once heard in the aviation travel industry when the Concorde flew passengers at supersonic speed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Share out a tax rise (5)","output":"### Answer: ALLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Share out\n  A **plus** **reversal of**(rise) TOLL(tax,levy)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Someone expecting the mob, tore off (6-2-2)","output":"### Answer: MOTHER-TO-BE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Someone expecting\n  **Anagram of**(off) THE MOB TORE\nDefn:  Someone expecting a baby"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good boy is pleased (4)","output":"### Answer: GLAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: pleased\n  G($$g$$ood) LAD(boy)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legal advisers authorised other ranks to interrupt distress call (10)","output":"### Answer: SOLICITORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legal advisers\n  [LICIT(legal,authorised) OR($$o$$ther $$r$$anks,soldiers)] **contained in**(to interrupt) SOS(international distress call)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flipping insect bite (4)","output":"### Answer: TANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: bite\n  **Reversal of**(flipping) GNAT(winged insect)\nDefn:  A strong pungent or sharp taste, which will bite,sting the tongue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Met one's clique for contentment (12)","output":"### Answer: SATISFACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: contentment\n  SAT(held a meeting,met, as in \"parliament sat\/met\") IS(Roman numeral for 1 **plus** 's,one's) FACTION(a clique within a group)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medication sorted out Gail's acne (9)","output":"### Answer: ANALGESIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medication\n  **Anagram of**(sorted out) GAIL'S ACNE\nDefn:  Commonly known as a painkiller"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Student in a temper rejected composer (5)","output":"### Answer: ELGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: composer\n  L($$l$$earner,student) **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(rejected) RAGE(a temper,going ballistic)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tower receives a bit of light from the sun (5)","output":"### Answer: SOLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: from the sun\n  SOAR(to rise above,tower over) **containing**(receives) L(initial letter,a bit of the word \"light\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dan turned awkward when unwanted (9)","output":"### Answer: REDUNDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: unwanted\n  **Anagram of**(awkward) DAN TURNED"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Listen to top management or meet disaster (2,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: GO BY THE BOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: meet disaster\n  GO BY(act according to,listen to) THE BOARD(the group of people at the top of a company's management)\nDefn:  When something meets disaster,is ruined,discarded,rejected,aborted as what happens when you throw something overboard a ship."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: United draw with Dutch (4)","output":"### Answer: TIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: United\n  TIE(draw,level score\/placing) D($$D$$utch).  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A medic admits speculation of mercenary (10)","output":"### Answer: ADVENTURER \n ### Explanation: Definition: mercenary\n  A DR(abbrev. for doctor,medic) **containing** (admits) VENTURE(a risky project,a speculation)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classical suicide achieved nothing (4)","output":"### Answer: DIDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classical suicide\n  DID(achieved) O(the letter that looks like zero,nothing)\nDefn:  Legendary,classical queen of Carthage who committed suicide."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disheartened when fighter aircraft with corrosion gets admired (10)","output":"### Answer: FRUSTRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disheartened\n  F(military designation for fighter aircraft) **plus**(with) RUST(what's left after corrosion) **plus**(gets) RATED(implicitly highly rated,admired)\nDefn:  You would be disheartened if someone\/something frustrated you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Service graduate's Sierra (4)","output":"### Answer: MASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Service\n  MA($$M$$aster of $$A$$rts degree gained by a graduate) S(for Sierra in the phonetic alphabet)\nDefn:  Religious service in a church"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instruct archer (4)","output":"### Answer: TELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instruct,archer\n  Double defn:  1st: To tell someone what to do,instruct; and 2nd: William, the legendary Swiss archer"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former coppers judge dealers' standard (8,4)","output":"### Answer: EXCHANGE RATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dealers' standard\n  EX(former, as in ex-spouse) CHANGE(loose coins in your pocket, presumably pennies or cents, called coppers as copper is what they used to be made of) RATE(to judge,assess)\nDefn:  The standard by which one currency is measured against another, ie. the exchange rate, which foreign exchange dealers use in their work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \"All together\", pharaoh briefly put on note (5)","output":"### Answer: TUTTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"All together\"\n  TUT(short,briefly for pharaoh Tutankhamun) **placed before**(put on, in a down clue) TI(one of the syllables representing a note in the musical scale, between \"la\" and \"do\".\nDefn:  All instruments and voices together in concert music.  Amusing surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Undressed without a grimace? That's brazen (9)","output":"### Answer: BAREFACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: brazen\n  BARED(past tense of the verb to bare,undress) **containing**(without) FACE(a facial expression,grimace, as in \"to make a face at someone who's annoyed you\"\nDefn:  Unconcealed or shameless,brazen (of brass), as in \"a barefaced lie\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star having meal and gin cocktail (7,3)","output":"### Answer: LEADING MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\n  **Anagram of**(cocktail) MEAL AND GIN"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go back on one's promise? That's raised during engagement. It's ignoble! (10)","output":"### Answer: DEGENERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ignoble\n  **Reversal of**(that's raised) RENEGE(to go back on one's promise, from \"renegade\") **contained in**(during) DATE(an appointment,engagement,encounter usually of a social kind"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One puts words into the mouths of those to be shot (12)","output":"### Answer: SCREENWRITER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One puts words into the mouths of those to be shot\n  Cryptic defn:  The one who writes the lines to be spoken,puts words into the mouths, of movie actors,those to be shot,filmed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor dares fight, being prescient (3-7)","output":"### Answer: FAR-SIGHTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: prescient\n  **Anagram of**(doctor) DARES FIGHT\nDefn:  Descriptive of a visionary,one who anticipates events.  Not to be confused with the condition, usually associated with aging eyes, of seeing things further away more clearly than nearer ones, hence requiring the usage of reading glasses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charlady gets money from livelihood (5,5)","output":"### Answer: DAILY BREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: livelihood\n  DAILY(charlady,one who comes to clean up daily) **plus**(gets) BREAD(slang for money, similar to dough)\nDefn:  Livelihood,occupation which gives one the money to live on.  The Oriental equivalent is the \"rice bowl\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Special old city to make submission (9)","output":"### Answer: SURRENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: submission\n  S(special) UR(old city) RENDER(to make, as in \"to render harmless\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deliveries are to some extent controversial (5)","output":"### Answer: OVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deliveries\n  **Hidden in**(are to some extent) in contrOVERSial\nDefn:  In cricket, an over is a set of six consecutive balls bowled,delivered from one end of the pitch."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comedian receives rare summons (4)","output":"### Answer: WRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: summons\n  WIT(comedian) **containing**(receives) R($$r$$are)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Network initially given free (4)","output":"### Answer: GRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Network\n  G(first letter,initially of the word \"given\") RID(to free of, as in \"to get rid of pests\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A quartet in speech with a model prediction (8)","output":"### Answer: FORECAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: prediction\n  FORE{**homophone of**(in speech) quartet,four} **plus**(with) CAST(after casting from a mould of an object, you would get a model)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Avoid cut after escape (6)","output":"### Answer: ESCHEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avoid\n  HEW(cut,chop) **placed after**(after) ESC(what's stamped on the Escape button on your computer keyboard)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boat on lake's broad and slow (5)","output":"### Answer: LARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: broad and slow\n  ARGO(legendary boat,ship even, on which Jason, our setter's namesake, and company sailed in search of the Golden Fleece) **placed after**(on) L($$l$$ake)\nDefn:  A musical instruction to play the passage slow in a broad and dignified manner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pontificate on English test centre? It's complicated (9)","output":"### Answer: ELABORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: complicated\n  ORATE(depending on how and what you say, could mean \"pontificate\") **placed after**(on) [E($$E$$nglish) LAB(short for $$lab$$oratory,test centre)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An awkward subject breaking news before King Edward? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: HOT POTATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: An awkward subject\n  HOT(descriptive of up-to-the-minute,breaking news) **placed before**(before) POTATO(an example,?, of which is the King Edward)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European runs in anorak? (5)","output":"### Answer: GREEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: European\n  R($$r$$uns, as in cricket) **contained in**(in) GEEK(\"anorak\" used metaphorically for \"nerds\",\"geeks\", because they wore such clothing in pursuit of their hobbies.  But now the anorak is associated with more dangerous elements of society).  Got stalled here by first entering CROAT, taking the literal meaning of \"anorak\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular loch also away from the coast (6)","output":"### Answer: INLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: away from the coast\n  IN(popular, as in the in-thing, the in-crowd) L($$l$$och,Scottish lake) AND(also,too)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guy's securing correct pet with gent (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TENT PEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guy's securing\n  **Anagram of**(correct) [PET **plus**(with) GENT]\nDefn:  What is securing the guy,rope to the ground when you put up your tent"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cartoonist's bloomers? (7)","output":"### Answer: DRAWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloomers\n  DRAWER(cartoonist)'S.  I think the singular form discounts it from being a double definition.\nDefn:  An undergarment with legs covering the lower part of the body.  The word \"bloomers\" is more interesting etymologically than I thought \u2013 originated with a women's costume advocated, not created, by American Amelia Jenks Bloomer, a female activist in her time.  The clothing consisted of short skirt, loose trousers gathered and buttoned at the ankles, and a coat and wide hat.  Now the term covers loose trousers gathered at the knees, as sportswear; drawers; just the trousers of the original Bloomer costume; or any women's garment with legs gathered at the bottom edge.  Thought you might like to know!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A jungle with diamonds gets knocked for six (6)","output":"### Answer: AMAZED \n ### Explanation: Definition: gets knocked for six\n  A MAZE(jungle,confusion,haphazard arrangement of eg. streets) **plus**(with) D(abbrev. notation in eg. bridge for $$d$$iamonds, the playing cards suit)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A whiff inside to ban (5)","output":"### Answer: TABOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: ban\n  A BO(abbrev. for body odour,a smell,whiff) **contained in**(inside) TO"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Please go in home following thanks (9)","output":"### Answer: ENTERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Please\n  ENTER(go in) {IN(at home,not out) **placed after**(following) TA(short for thanks)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colleague locates counters (9)","output":"### Answer: OPPOSITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: counters\n  OPPO(colleague,associate) SITES(the singular verb of to place,locate)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A cold ram is to malfunction (3,2)","output":"### Answer: ACT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: to malfunction\n  A C(\u00ad$$c$$old) TUP(ram)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I ignored the aforementioned dive to get down (6)","output":"### Answer: SADDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: to get down\n  \"Said Den\",aforementioned dive,a disreputable club,den, perhaps, of iniquity **minus**(ignored) I\nDefn:  To become sad,get down in the dumps"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Erotic dances with me first getting spectacular (8)","output":"### Answer: METEORIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: spectacular\n  **Anagram of**(dances) EROTIC **plus**(with) ME **placed before**(first)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endless record on your old foul (6)","output":"### Answer: FILTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: foul\n  FILE(record,file without its last letter,endless) **placed before**(on, in a down clue) THY(former word for your,possessive case of thee)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Land of Hope? I ruin a rat on the run (9)","output":"### Answer: RURITANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land of Hope\n  **Anagram of**(on the run) I RUIN A RAT\nDefn:  A fictional country,land which was the setting for novels by Anthony Hope  (Hawkins).  The term is now used to represent a hypothetical country in academic discussions.  A passing reference to Land of Hope and Glory?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reddy-brown deer reported in oily sea foam (9,6)","output":"### Answer: CHOCOLATE MOUSSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: oily sea foam\n  CHOCOLATE(the colour,reddish brown) MOUSSE{**homophone of**(reported) \"moose\", North American mammal of the deer family, occuring in north Europe and Asia as the \"elk\"}\nDefn:  Having worked in the oil industry, this jargon was familiar to me, having touched, smelled, but definitely not tasted, it.  An apt description otherwise for an emulsion,foam that is formed when crude or fuel oil mixes with water and air especially after an oil spill at sea, and then gets washed ashore.  Nasty stuff.  The meaning doesn't appear to have entered the traditional references?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Official to worry over a road (7)","output":"### Answer: STEWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Official\n  STEW(to worry,fret inside) **placed before**(over, in a down clue) A RD(abbrev. for road)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imminent issue forced union (7,8)","output":"### Answer: SHOTGUN MARRIAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imminent issue forced union\n  Cryptic defn:  Scenario where your future father-in-law is behind you and your pregnant bride with a shotgun, literally or figuratively, to force you into a union, so that the results of sowing your wild oats,imminent issue, are legit.  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tug's energy in hold (5)","output":"### Answer: HEAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tug\n  E(\u00adnotation for $$e$$nergy, especially in physics) **contained in**(in) HAVE(to hold in your possession)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Specially arranged rag week around clubs remains (8)","output":"### Answer: WRECKAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: remains\n  **Anagram of**(specially arranged) RAG WEEK **containing**(around) C(abbrev. for \u00ad$$c$$lubs in playing cards)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do Morse? A policeman initially involved with spiv (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TAP OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do Morse\n  A P(first letter,initially of policeman) **contained in**(involved with) TOUT(spiv,eg. a racetrack tout,also a petty criminal)\nDefn:  What one needs to do on the telegraph key in order to send out a message in Morse code.  Nice surface, intertwining the fictional Inspector Morse, a cryptic enthusiast, with the criminal element."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Operetta's spoiled by my libretto? (9)","output":"### Answer: POETASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Operetta's spoiled by my libretto\n  **Anagram of**(spoiled) OPERETTAS\nDefn:  A poetaster,poor poet would surely spoil an operetta if he\/she were to write the libretti for it.  My COD.  Clever intertwining of definition and wordplay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Repros inside to get refurbed (8)","output":"### Answer: EDITIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Repros\n  **Anagram of**(get refurbed) INSIDE TO"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Covering where ships finally moor (6)","output":"### Answer: SHEATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Covering\n  S(last letter,finally of ships) HEATH(moor)\nDefn:  The noun, a close-fitting \"covering\", eg. a dagger's scabbard, or something that might have prevented a 6D."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trouper in part is terrific (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTISTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trouper\n  **Hidden in**(in) pART IS TErrific"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The sort of hopeful punt nonspecialist includes (2,4)","output":"### Answer: ON SPEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: The sort of hopeful punt\n  **Hidden in**(includes) nONSPECialist\nDefn:  Short for \"on speculation\",descriptive of eg. a bet,punt, with little or maybe no basis, except hope.  A question of degree I would think, as all bets are, to some degree or other, hopeful."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two-legged beast's tender boxing exercises? (5)","output":"### Answer: BIPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Two-legged beast\n  BID(tender,an offer,a quotation) **containing**(boxing) PE($$p$$hysical $$e$$xercises)\nDefn:  An animal,beast with two feet, but I guess two legs qualifies as well."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make nervous starlet wild after withdrawing her leading part? (6)","output":"### Answer: RATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make nervous\n  **Anagram of**(wild) TARLET(starlet without,after withdrawing its initial letter,her leading part)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: MP, caustic, awkward, when there's no time for fruit (8)","output":"### Answer: CAPSICUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n  **Anagram of**(awkward) of MP CAUSIC(\"caustic\" without \"t\",when there's no $$t$$ime)\nDefn:  Fruit of the various plants of the capsicum genus, variously called chili pepper, red or green or sweet pepper, paprika, or bell pepper.  Well, some are indeed bell-shaped."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Control movement of bovine creature (5)","output":"### Answer: STEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Control movement,bovine creature\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left-winger is embraced by stoical revolutionary (9)","output":"### Answer: SOCIALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Left-winger\n  IS **contained in**(embraced by) **anagram of**(revolutionary) STOICAL"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No expert, a friend you're texting (7)","output":"### Answer: AMATEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: No expert\n  A MATE(friend) [U R](abbrev. for you are,you're in texting jargon)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sated, regularly missing Blue Peter unfortunately (7)","output":"### Answer: REPLETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sated\n  **Anagram of**(unfortunately) [LE(\"blue\" **minus**,missing \"b,u\" its first and third letters,regularly) ***plus*** PETER]\nDefn:  Stuffed or gorged or full,sated with food and drink"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack, for one, is an amusing character (4)","output":"### Answer: CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack, for one,an amusing character\n  Double defn:  1st: One of four Jacks in a deck of playing cards"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Editor, full of interest in Paraguay's teaching theory (8)","output":"### Answer: PEDAGOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: teaching theory\n  ED($$ed$$itor) AGOG(full of interest) **contained in**(in) PY(ISO code for Paraguay)\nDefn:  The principles,theory of teaching \u2013 both art and science?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely staunch worker with international body, good material (8)","output":"### Answer: SHANTUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\n  SH(first and last letters,extremely of \"staunch\") ANT(worker) UN($$U$$nited $$N$$ations,international body) G($$g$$ood)\nDefn:  Originally, a coarse (having a knobbly surface) fabric,material woven from raw silk, made in Shantung (Shandong) province in North East China.  Nowadays, it also means a cotton or rayon fabric imitating it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rooms lacking sparkle (4)","output":"### Answer: FLAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rooms,lacking sparkle\n  Double defn:  1st: An apartment of rooms; and 2nd: Descriptive of a fizzy drink gone flat,lacking sparkle)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very old tin can last to be kicked around (7)","output":"### Answer: ANCIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very old\n  **Anagram of**(kicked around) [TIN CAN E(last letter of \"be\")]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fight cut short at party next to Irish lady's place (7)","output":"### Answer: BOUDOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: lady's place\n  BOU(\"bout\",fight without its last letter,cut short) DO(party,bash) **plus**(next to) IR($$Ir$$ish)\nDefn:  A dedicated room,place in a residence set aside for a lady to do, well, lady's things.  A concept which most of us can ill-afford in today's residences."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New tot, weeny, playing game (6-3)","output":"### Answer: TWENTY-ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n  **Anagram of**(playing) N($$n$$ew) TOT WEENY\nDefn:  Aka vingt-et-un or blackjack"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some of convent rite lacking originality (5)","output":"### Answer: TRITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking originality\n  **Hidden in**(some of) convenT RITE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Various hearers start to protest, express in another way (8)","output":"### Answer: REPHRASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: express in another way\n  **Anagram of**(various) [HEARERS **plus** P(initial letter of,start to \"protest\")]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It helps to make 25 foul, we hear, after intensive publicity's curtailed? (6)","output":"### Answer: HYPHEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It helps to make 25\n  HEN{fowl,homophone(we hear) of \"foul\"} **placed after**(after) HYP(hype,intensive publicity without its last letter,curtailed)\nDefn:  Answer to 25 across would \"twentyone\" or \"twenty one\" without it, so it does help."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study reconstructed cars here (8)","output":"### Answer: RESEARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Study\n  **Anagram of**(reconstructed) CARS HERE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: House he's included in reference work (9)","output":"### Answer: THESAURUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: reference work\n  HE'S **contained in**(included in) TAURUS(in astrology, one of the 12 houses,divisions of the zodiac)\nDefn:  A reference work that is very useful to cryptic crossword solvers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird with tail hidden seen above the German store (6)","output":"### Answer: LARDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: store\n  LAR(a bird,\"lark\" without its last letter,with tail hidden) **placed before**(seen above, in a down clue) DER(German for \"the\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Near Baltic Sea change can be found (for sure) (13)","output":"### Answer: ASCERTAINABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: can be found (for sure)\n  **Anagram of**(change) NEAR BALTIC SEA\nDefn:  Descriptive of something which definitely can be found, and which can be determined,found definitely,with certainty,for sure"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bogus, that's disgusting, clean-up needed! (7)","output":"### Answer: SHAMPOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: clean-up needed\n  SHAM(bogus) POO(that's disgusting stuff!)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The country's cold, they say (5)","output":"### Answer: CHILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The country\n  **Homophone of**(they say) \"chilly\",cold.  Could also have been clued \"hot\" or \"chili\", cf 4A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contest in water off France is something I'm good at (6)","output":"### Answer: METIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: something I'm good at\n  TIE(contest,match) **contained in**(in) MER(the word for sea,water, off France,in the French language)\nDefn:  A field of work which is my forte,something I'm good at"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clandestine trip suits rou\u00e9 on the move (13)","output":"### Answer: SURREPTITIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clandestine\n  **Anagram of**(on the move) TRIP SUITS ROUE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cry over desire to be somewhat lacking in courage? (9)","output":"### Answer: YELLOWISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhat lacking in courage?\n  YELL(loud cry) O($$o$$ver, as in cricket) WISH(desire,want)\nDefn:  Whimsy,?, putting the suffix -ish,somewhat,rather to yellow, a colour associated with cowardice,lacking in courage.  Apparently the origin of the colour association is unknown, though it could be from sickliness and the consequent lack of force and vigour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish from Thailand doctor's seen eating (8)","output":"### Answer: STURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n  SURGEON(doctor who cuts up) **containing**(seen eating) T(Internation Vehicle Registration code for Thailand)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One helping criminal improved after article's appearance (7)","output":"### Answer: ABETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One helping criminal\n  BETTER(improved) **placed after**(after\u2026's appearance) A(the indefinite article)\nDefn:  As in \"aiding and abetting\", making the helper a criminal himself\/herself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taking paper in to read upside down? More foolish! (6)","output":"### Answer: DAFTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More foolish\n  **Reversal of**(upside down, in a down clue) READ **containing**(taking\u2026in) FT(Financial Times,this paper)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl's greeting abrupt and outwardly surly (6)","output":"### Answer: CURTSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl's greeting\n  CURT(abrupt,terse) **plus**(and) SY(outermost letters,outwardly of \"surly\")\nDefn:  Also spelled curtsey, a variant of courtesy.  Interestingly, it did not start as being an exclusively feminine,girl's greeting"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man inhales drug of poor quality (5)","output":"### Answer: CHEAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: of poor quality\n  CHAP(man) **containing**(inhales) E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Against Jack helping holocaust (13)","output":"### Answer: CONFLAGRATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: holocaust\n  CON(against,opposing,from Latin $$con$$tra) FLAG(a flag, famous example being the Union Jack) RATION(a helping,portion, eg. of food)\nDefn:  A extensive fire causing such destruction,holocaust with a lower-case initial letter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intern ate stew in harbour (9)","output":"### Answer: ENTERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: harbour\n  **Anagram of**(stew) INTERN ATE\nDefn:  To hold, embrace or cherish in the mind, as in \"to entertain,harbour thoughts of being famous\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Simple to be the first person in the body of the church (5)","output":"### Answer: NAIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simple\n  I(first person pronoun) **contained in**(in) NAVE(the main space,body of a church building)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taxidermist initially given rotting body part (5)","output":"### Answer: THIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: body part\n  T(first letter,initially of \"taxidermist\") HIGH(descriptive of meat, especially game, left to decompose,rot before consumption, apparently enhancing the flavour).  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meant assembly to go round labyrinth in wonder (9)","output":"### Answer: AMAZEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: wonder\n  **Anagram of**(assembly) MEANT **containing**(to go round) MAZE(labyrinth)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught after no ball when cutting (7)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cutting\n  CT(caught, as in cricket notation) **placed after**(after) EXTRA(a run awarded when a \"no ball\" is delivered)\nDefn:  Noun, a cutting,piece cut from say, a newspaper article.  Nice cricketing surface, as a \"cut\" is also a batting stroke."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice attendant dripping (7)","output":"### Answer: SEEPAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dripping\n  SEE(verb, to notice) PAGE(an attendant, eg. in the royal court)\nDefn:  Liquid that comes out of,seeps from a slow leak"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge's heroic, if agitated, in Palestine (7)","output":"### Answer: JERICHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Palestine\n  J(a \u00ad$$j$$udge) **plus** **anagram of**(agitated) HEROIC\nDefn:  Biblical city in Palestine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Startle team leader dropped into a well (7)","output":"### Answer: ASTOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Startle\n  T(initial letter,leader of \"team\") **contained in**(dropped into) [A {WELL}(adjective, all right,sound,free from defect)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blast shy Indian opener's wicket (9)","output":"### Answer: CASTIGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blast\n  CAST(a quick throw,shy as in a coconut shy at a fair) I(initial letter,opener of \"Indian\") GATE(wicket, eg. a turnstile, not a cricketing reference this time)\nDefn:  To vigorously scold or criticise,blast, not to be confused with having a good time,blast on a night out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pluto gets sunglasses off first (5)","output":"### Answer: HADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pluto\n  \"Shades\"(slang for sunglasses) **minus**(off) its first letter.\nDefn:  Hades to the Greeks and Pluto to the Romans, the mythical god of the underworld,hell.  Not to be confused with Walt Disney's dog nor the downgraded planet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arouse approval in a girl (5)","output":"### Answer: EVOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arouse\n  OK(okay,alright,approval) **contained in**(in) EVE(name for a girl)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice vehicle in popular church beforehand (2,7)","output":"### Answer: IN ADVANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: beforehand\n  [AD($$ad$$vertisement,notice in print media) VAN(a vehicle)] **contained in**(in) [IN(popular as in the in-place,in-crowd) CE(\u00ad$$C$$hurch of $$E$$ngland)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind but eccentric theatre legend (6-7)","output":"### Answer: GENTLE-HEARTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\n  **Anagram of**(eccentric) THEATRE LEGEND"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tailor is abroad, getting more qualified (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTFITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tailor\n  OUT(abroad,out of the country) **plus**(getting) FITTER(comparative,more of fit,qualified)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep Henry away (5)","output":"### Answer: FORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: away\n  FORT(noun, keep,strictly speaking, the innermost and strongest part of a stronghold,castle,fort) H($$H$$enry)\nDefn:  In the direction out and away from one, as in \"go forth\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First person overseeing worker is determined (7)","output":"### Answer: ADAMANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: determined\n  ADAM(the first human,person) **placed before**(overseeing, in a down clue) ANT(could be of the worker caste in an ant colony)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Building worker upset about new items for hire (7)","output":"### Answer: RENTALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: items for hire\n  **Reversal of**(upset) SLATER(worker,craftsman who tiles,slates your house,building) **containing**(about) N($$n$$ew)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rested ten in organisation? Most kind! (9)","output":"### Answer: TENDEREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most kind\n  **Anagram of**(in organization) RESTED TEN"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Believe person is without a relationship (5)","output":"### Answer: OPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Believe\n  ONE(an individual,person) **containing**(without) PI(the relationship,ratio = circumference of a circle divided by its diameter, a decimal number that people actually vie to memorise.  Guinness record holder has got it to 67890 digits, and there's an unconfirmed feat of 100,000 digits.  Talk about single-mindedness.  Me, I'm happy with 3.142 or even 22\/7)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hide clothing and grub (13)","output":"### Answer: LEATHERJACKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: grub\n  LEATHER(material made from the hide,skin of an animal) JACKET(an item of clothing)\nDefn:  The larval young,grub of the crane fly, commonly called daddy-longlegs in the UK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleaner in panic, when harbouring the rudest criminal (7,6)","output":"### Answer: FEATHER DUSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cleaner\n  FEAR(panic) **containing**(when harbouring) **anagram of**(criminal) THE RUDEST.\nDefn:  What the domestic help uses to clean.  I recall in my childhood when the non-feathered end made a handy cane to used on naughty children."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Designer makes Catholic dose with ecstasy during play (9)","output":"### Answer: ARCHITECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Designer\n  [RC($$R$$oman $$C$$atholic) HIT(slang for a dose of a narcotic drug, eg. Ecstasy) E(the drug, $$E$$cstasy)] **contained in**(during) ACT(verb, act in,play a role eg. in a play)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lots roll into a ball (9)","output":"### Answer: ABUNDANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots\n  BUN(roll of bread) **contained in**(into) {A DANCE}(a ball,an event featuring food, drink, and dance).\nDefn:  Noun for plenty,lots."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work on an inlay that's iridescent (7)","output":"### Answer: OPALINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: iridescent\n  OP($$op$$us,a work of music or literature) **placed before**(on, in a down clue) A LINE(a narrow continuous mark cut into a solid surface and then filled by the same or another material of a different colour\/texture\/etc, the inlay.  Though inlays could also be broadly shaped.)\nDefn:  Opaline is the exhibiting of different colours, like in an opal.  Iridescence is the range of colours that you see on soap bubbles and oil films.  I don't think they're the same phenomenon though, scientifically speaking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman in advancing years becomes mean (7)","output":"### Answer: AVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mean\n  VERA(name for a woman) **contained in**(in) AGE(advancing in years)\nDefn:  Another mathematical relationship = Sum of numbers divided by the number of numbers.  Another nice surface, but with apologies to those who don't become mean."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angry about Tory account (5)","output":"### Answer: SCORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: account\n  SORE(feeling angry at someone\/something, like \"a bear with a sore nose\") **containing**(about) C($$C$$onservative,Tory)\nDefn:  A reckoning,account, as in \"to settle a score\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bear queen to vacillate (5)","output":"### Answer: HAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: vacillate\n  HAVE(to hold,bear eg. a grudge) R($$r$$egina, from Latin for queen)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place to sleep has floor covering and lock (8)","output":"### Answer: MATTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place to sleep\n  MAT(floor covering,rug) TRESS(lock of hair)\nDefn:  I guess an object to sleep on can be stretched to a \"place\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With no love left, misguided lothario makes boastful speech (3,3)","output":"### Answer: HOT AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: boastful speech\n  **Anagram of**(misguided) THARIO(\"lothario\" without,with no \"o\",love & \"l\",left)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excellent penalty! (4)","output":"### Answer: FINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excellent,penalty\n  Double defn.  1st: Great!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fake folio made by a conservative is libellous (10)","output":"### Answer: DEFAMATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: libellous\n  **Anagram of**(fake) [F($$f$$olio) & MADE] **plus**(by) A TORY(a member of the Conservative party)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brutus cannily trapping Italian (6)","output":"### Answer: TUSCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian\n  **Hidden in**(trapping) bruTUS CANnily"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely angry to discover affair (8)","output":"### Answer: SEETHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely angry\n  SEE(discover) THING(euphemism for an affair as in \"to have a thing with somebody\", almost always involving the euphemistic \"it\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Furious slap received by Pembroke's last earl making pass (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pass\n  **Anagram of**(furious) SLAP **contained in**(received by) [E(last letter of Pembroke) & E($$e$$arl)]\nDefn:  The verb as in time passes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accompanist in kinky corset (6)","output":"### Answer: ESCORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accompanist\n  **Anagram of**(kinky) CORSET\nDefn:  \"Accompanist\" is a somewhat whimsical defn. of someone who escorts (to accompany and also intended to protect or restrict) you in your travels.  The word is properly used for the one who provides musical accompaniment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kid holding bat awkwardly before start of league game (8)","output":"### Answer: FOOTBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n  FOOL(not the noun, but the verb, to fool,kid around) **containing**(holding) {**anagram of**(awkwardly) BAT **placed before**(before) L(initial letter,start of \"league\")}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Double-cross rear admiral initially (and ultimately navy) after wager (6)","output":"### Answer: BETRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Double-cross\n  {RA(first letters,initially of \"rear\" & \"admiral\") **plus**(and) Y(last letter,ultimately of \"navy\")} **placed after**(after) BET(wager)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pretty good job for milkman delivering to entertainment venue (10)","output":"### Answer: FAIRGROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertainment venue\n  FAIR(pretty) G($$g$$ood) ROUND(as in \"do the milk round\",the job that the delivering milkman does, which has become the subject of countless jokes (entries for best milkman joke on a postcard please!)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letter for Member of Parliament's solicitor (4)","output":"### Answer: PIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: solicitor\n  PI(Greek letter) MP($$M$$ember of $$P$$arliament).  Fortunately Pan uses \"letter\" instead of \"relationship\" as Chifonie did in last Thursday's Guardian Cryptic leading to multiple comments on it alone.  (BTW, for those interested, tupu and I had 2 late posts on it, which some might not have seen.)\nDefn:  This \"solicitor\" is not the person in a dark suit who tries to get you out of trouble with the court, but the one in flashy gear who tries to get you into trouble.  A solicitor for the oldest profession, making his\/her the second oldest profession, surely."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deny any connection with pig tucking into first half of meal (6)","output":"### Answer: DISOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deny any connection\n  SOW(pig of the female sex) **contained in**(tucking into) DIN(first 3 letters,first half of \"dinner\",meal)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observe sudden rush to receive shock treatment (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Observe\n  SPATE(a sudden rush,outpouring,flood,downpour) **containing**(to receive) ECT(outmoded, I hope, shock treatment,medically called $$e$$lectro$$c$$onvulsive $$t$$reatment)\nDefn:  A word back-formed from the noun \"spectator\" \u2013 not sure if it's an Americanism, or home-grown in England.  Doesn't quite roll easily off my tongue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neatly trim fractured cranium with end of knife (8)","output":"### Answer: MANICURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neatly trim\n  **Anagram of**(fractured) CRANIUM **plus**(with) E(last letter,end of \"knife\")\nDefn:  \"Trim\" as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swelling inside crusty eyelid (4)","output":"### Answer: STYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swelling inside crusty eyelid\n  **Hidden in**(inside) cruSTY Eyelid.  A nice &lit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of faculty, when admitting dunce's limitations, is blunt (6)","output":"### Answer: DEADEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: blunt\n  DEAN(head of a university faculty) **containing**(when admitting) DE(the first and last letters,limitations of \"dunce\")\nDefn:  \"Blunt\" as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink in cold picnic baskets? (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAMPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n  C($$c$$old) HAMPERS(picnic baskets).  Nice surface \u2013 would have been an &lit if only, \"drink\" could figure in the wordplay.\nDefn:  Slang for champagne."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird going to Chinese woman in order to get pink plant (10)","output":"### Answer: STITCHWORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: pink plant\n  {TIT(bird) **plus**(going to) CH($$Ch$$inese, not to be confused with the Swiss ISO code, since China's ISO code is CN) W($$w$$oman)} **contained in**(in) SORT(to order,arrange)\nDefn:  The pink refers to the family of plants, with flowers that are not necessarily coloured pink.  I could also see \"pink\" as a reference to the Chinese going from bright Communist red to a more capitalist hue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short distance initially measured in cubits reckoned outmoded nowadays (6)","output":"### Answer: MICRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short distance\n  First letters,initially of Measured In Cubits Reckoned Outmoded Nowadays\nDefn:  A millionth of a metre, but being replaced (\"outmoded nowadays\") by its proper name, the micrometre.  The ancient cubit, on the other hand, has long been outmoded; a word from the Latin for \"elbow\" and a length measured from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger (whose?)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organises a festival involving most sound (6)","output":"### Answer: SAFEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most sound\n  **Hidden in**(involving) organiseS A FESTival"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carroll's first mad party host goes to buffet with gasbag (10)","output":"### Answer: CHATTERBOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: gasbag\n  C(initial letter,first of \"Carroll\") HATTER(reference to the Mad Hatter, party host in \"Alice in Wonderland\") **plus**(goes to) BOX(verb, to hit,buffet).  Another nice surface as Lewis Carroll was the creator of the Mad Hatter, and with \"buffet table\" being what you might get at a party, such as the forthcoming K'sDad's Sloggers and Betters Derby Day."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King's restricted by frightening disfigurement (8)","output":"### Answer: SCARRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: disfigurement\n  R(from Latin $$R$$ex,king) **contained in**(restricted by) SCARING(the continuous verb, frightening)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Magnum drained after meal consumed with fellow player (8)","output":"### Answer: TEAMMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fellow player\n  {MM(inner letters removed,drained from the word \"magnum\") **placed after**(after) TEA(meal in the afternoon)} **plus** ATE(consumed)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They may contain photographs and article on large backsides (6)","output":"### Answer: ALBUMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: may contain photographs\n  A(the indefinite article) **placed before**(on, in a down clue) L($$l$$arge) BUMS(backsides, sitting too long on which gives you the epithet \"lazy bum\" \u2013 but wait a minute!  Isn't that what I am doing right now? \ud83d\ude42 )"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal to sail off with plant (6)","output":"### Answer: OXALIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n  OX(bovine animal) **plus** **anagram of**(off) SAIL"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harry's animal (6)","output":"### Answer: BADGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harry,animal\n  Double defn:  1st:  The verb to harry,harrass"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last of mint put in mushy pea starter (4)","output":"### Answer: PATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: starter\n  T(last letter of \"mint\") **contained in**(put in) **anagram of**(mushy) PEA.  Another nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A yacht wrecked in China (6)","output":"### Answer: CATHAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: China\n  **Anagram of**(wrecked) A YACHT\nDefn:  A poetic and archaic, former name for China"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Concealed former pupils getting pickled (8)","output":"### Answer: OBSCURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concealed\n  OBS($$o$$ld $$b$$oy$$s$$,former pupils) CURED(being preserved by salting, smoking and the like,getting pickled)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Midday flight is restricted (6)","output":"### Answer: NARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: restricted\n  N($$n$$oon,midday) ARROW(flight arrow, a long and light one designed for long-distance shooting)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pub in awkward place is the high point (8)","output":"### Answer: PINNACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the high point \n  INN(pub) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(awkward) PLACE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish experiences having head cut off (4)","output":"### Answer: EELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n  \"Feels\",experiences without its initial letter,having head cut off"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whistled to girls having viewing aids (10)","output":"### Answer: SUNGLASSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: viewing aids\n  SUNG(made a whistling sound, as with a singing kettle or bird) **plus**(to) LASSES(girls)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A liking for prophesy about the Parisian (12)","output":"### Answer: PREDILECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: A liking\n  PREDICTION(forecast,prophesy) **containing**(about) LE(the definite article, the, in the native language of a Parisian)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consider 'er intention in musical arrangement (12)","output":"### Answer: COUNTERPOINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical arrangement\n  COUNT(take into account,consider) 'ER POINT(an aim,purpose,intention)\nDefn:  Music where two or more parts\/melodies are simultaneously played, giving a pleasant interaction\/contrast."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distress character reversing jalopy (10)","output":"### Answer: RATTLETRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: jalopy\n  RATTLE(to distress,make uncomfortable) TRAP{**reversal of**(reversing) \"part\",a character role in a play\/story\/film}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Father an art movement (4)","output":"### Answer: DADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Father,an art movement\n  Double defn:  1st:  Informal term for father,daddy, probably derived from baby talk; and 2nd:  An early 20C European and American artistic and literary movement, flouting convention and producing works characterized by nonsense, travesty and incongruity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moral tale of a parrot holding the stage (8)","output":"### Answer: ALLEGORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moral tale\n  A LORY(an Australasian parrot) **containing**(holding) LEG(a part,stage of a sporting contest made up of such legs, that in sum determine the winner)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opponents notice flag (6)","output":"### Answer: ENSIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: flag\n  EN($$E$$ast & $$N$$orth, in partnership with West and South respectively,opponents in bridge notation) SIGN(notice, eg. \"Keep Off The Grass\" or \u2026.)\nDefn:  A flag,banner used to indicate nationality"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With composure and cunning embracing oriental girlfriend (8)","output":"### Answer: SEDATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: With composure\n  SLY(adjective, cunning) **containing**(embracing) {E($$e$$astern,oriental) DATE(girlfriend \u2013 how many dates before she's your girlfriend?)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advocate having wife in bed (6)","output":"### Answer: LAWYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advocate\n  W($$w$$ife) **contained in**(in) LAYER(not the hen, but a thick bed of the same material spread over a surface, sometimes bounded by different layers top and bottom)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheat, seduce and disgrace (8)","output":"### Answer: CONTEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: disgrace\n  CON(derived from $$con$$fidence trick,to cheat) TEMPT(lure,persuade gently,seduce)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ploughman reserves an hour for a novel (8)","output":"### Answer: THRILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a novel\n  TILLER(one who tills the ground,ploughman) **containing**(reserves) HR(abbrev. for \"hour\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flower carried by Savonarola (4)","output":"### Answer: AVON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\n  **Hidden in**(carried by) sAVONarola\nDefn:  There are more than one river,flower named Avon, even in England.  I guess the most famous the one is in Warwickshire, because of Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supply a need for game fellow, good during strike (6,3,3)","output":"### Answer: BRIDGE THE GAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supply a need\n  BRIDGE(the card game) [HE(fellow,masculine chap) G($$g$$ood)] **contained in**(during) TAP(a blow,strike)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paul at once prepared fruit (10)","output":"### Answer: CANTALOUPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n  **Anagram of**(prepared) PAUL AT ONCE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holiday in secluded spot (6)","output":"### Answer: RECESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holiday,secluded spot\n  Doube defn:  1st:  A short\/long break, as what Parliament has, presumably for members to take their holidays, and 2nd:  Inner area,secluded spot, away from the mainstream, eg. figuratively, the recesses of your mind"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stylish, clean and young (6)","output":"### Answer: DRESSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stylish\n  DRESS(as in to clean a wound) Y($$y$$oung)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Psychic upset usual partner (12)","output":"### Answer: SUPERNATURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Psychic\n  **Anagram of**(upset) USUAL PARTNER"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It shows when working guide's frivolous (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PILOT LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It shows when working\n  PILOT(guide,steerer) LIGHT(lightweight,unserious,frivolous)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Laughter or a term embracing it (8)","output":"### Answer: HILARITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Laughter\n  HILARY(the spring term at Oxford U, Inns of Court, et al, named after St. Hilarius, Bishop of Poitiers in 4C \u2013 I wonder if he was cheerful?) **containing**(embracing) IT"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coarse filter surprisingly isn't rare (8)","output":"### Answer: STRAINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coarse filter\n  **Anagram of**(surprisingly) of ISNT RARE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek devours the classics (6)","output":"### Answer: GREATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the classics\n  GR($$Gr$$eek, also the ISO code for Greece) EATS(devours)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leader of thugs, buried in concrete, showing no emotion (6)","output":"### Answer: STOLID \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing no emotion\n  T(first letter,leader of \"thugs\") **contained in**(buried in) SOLID(unyielding,compact,tangible,concrete).  Nice surface \u2013 image of gang warfare."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foreign ruler much liked by accountant (4)","output":"### Answer: INCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foreign ruler\n  IN(in fashion,popular,much liked as in the \"in-crowd\") **plus**(by) CA($$C$$hartered $$A$$ccountant \u2013 a million miles away from that amusing euphemism, turf accountant)\nDefn:  Ruler, or member of the royal family of the South American Inca people and their empire, pre the Spanish conquistadors."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seek to obtain funds to cover university entrance (6)","output":"### Answer: PURSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seek to obtain\n  PURSE(metonym for money,funds) **containing**(to cover) U(first letter,entrance of \"university\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminals taken in hand by bishops (6)","output":"### Answer: CROOKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminals\n  Cryptic defn:  The word refers to the symbol of pastoral office carried,taken in hand by bishops, a staff with a crook on top (sometimes a cross).  Same name and similar appearance to the staff carried by shepherds.  So I'm almost sure it arises from the comparable symbolism between the respective \"flocks\".\n(Could also be seen as double defn. depending how one sees the rest of the clue.)  A nice surface of bishops saving criminals (at least their souls \u2013 if they have any)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor in habit of fighting (6)","output":"### Answer: COMBAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fighting\n  MB(from Neo-Latin $$M$$edicinae $$B$$accalaureus,Bachelor of Medicine,doctor) **contained in**(in) COAT(an item of clothing,habit)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Many lads fancy being a success with females (5,3)","output":"### Answer: LADYS MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a success with females\n  **Anagram of**(fancy) MANY LADS.  Lovely surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot time for wife of Zeus (4)","output":"### Answer: HERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wife of Zeus\n  H($$h$$ot) ERA(a long time period)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remove vital parts of broken tea service (10)","output":"### Answer: EVISCERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remove vital parts\n  **Anagram of**(broken) TEA SERVICE\nDefn:  In addition to physical disembowelment, it can also refer figuratively to the work of censors."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show how devil and saint rank in estimation (11)","output":"### Answer: DEMONSTRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show how\n  DEMON(devil) ST(abbrev. for saint) RATE(as in \"how they rate,rank, in relation to one another, in someone's estimation\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do see lunch is set out at the correct time (2,8)","output":"### Answer: ON SCHEDULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: at the correct time\n  **Anagram of**(set out) DO SEE LUNCH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appeal to counsel (4)","output":"### Answer: URGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appeal,to counsel\n  Double defn:  1st:  To stimulate, excite or incite; and 2nd:  As in \"He urged his client to drop the suit\".  I've chosen the most diverse meanings I could think of, but I may be wrong."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force to serve port (8)","output":"### Answer: SHANGHAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force to serve,port\n  Double defn.  1st:  Use force (or drink or drugs) to kidnap persons to serve on board,crew ships sailing to the Orient, including to the 2nd defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital A followed by S? (6)","output":"### Answer: ATHENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\n  A THEN(followed by) S"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The slippery slope taken by some sportsmen (3,3)","output":"### Answer: SKI RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: The slippery slope taken by some sportsmen\n  Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More than one rock group? (6)","output":"### Answer: STONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: group\n  Cryptic defn.  Short name for The Rolling Stones, going-on septuagenarian rockers by now.  \"Rock\" doubles up in the clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheat to secure point in card game (8)","output":"### Answer: CRIBBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: card game\n  CRIB(cheat by bringing in answers, other illicit aids into an exam, by stealing someone's work, or by just petty thieving) BAG(to get,secure eg. a prize) E($$e$$ast,compass point)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A loose word for the BBC (6)","output":"### Answer: AUNTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: word for the BBC\n  A UNTIE(verb, as in to loose a boat from its moorings)\nDefn:  Nickname,word for that venerable institution, the BBC, sometimes also called \"the Beeb\" or even \"Auntie Beeb\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Director has staff dressed in purple \u2013 king or queen coming (8)","output":"### Answer: PRODUCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Director\n  ROD(staff,baton) **contained in**(dressed in) PUCE(a shade of purple) **plus**(coming) R(abbrev. for king or queen, from Latin $$R$$ex or $$R$$egina respectively)\nDefn:  In former usage, in British theatre, a producer was a stage director.  In today's age of specialisation, the director is the operations guy, and the producer is the finance and administration guy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He hopes to find you well (6)","output":"### Answer: DOWSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He hopes to find you well\n  Cryptic defn.  In earlier times, person whom you paid, if you were desperate enough, to find underground water for you, using a divining rod."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fake ring revealed by youth leader (6)","output":"### Answer: PHONEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fake\n  PHONE(verb, to call,ring on the telephone) **plus**(revealed by) Y(initial letter,leader of \"youth\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sea air (6)","output":"### Answer: SHANTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sea air\n  Cryptic defn.  Song,air that sailors,sea-going personnel sing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pretty smart? Quite the reverse (5,6)","output":"### Answer: PLAIN STUPID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretty smart? Quite the reverse\n  Cryptic defn.  Antonyms respectively of \"pretty\", as in \"plain Jane', and \"smart\".  Together, a phrase that's the opposite,reverse of \"pretty smart\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Service pass (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERHAUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Service,pass\n  Double defn.  1st:  Verb\/noun for a major and thorough service of an engine; and 2nd:  Verb, to overtake,pass, say, a vehicle, or a competitor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moving about (8)","output":"### Answer: TOUCHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moving,about\n  Double defn.  1st:  Appealing to your emotions,moving; and 2nd:  Refering to,about a subject or topic, eg. \"he gave a speech touching on the government's education policy\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moves slowly in unfinished game on board (6)","output":"### Answer: INCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moves slowly\n  IN CHES(game on board,\"chess\" without its last letter,unfinished).  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They may be after estate \u2013 amen! (6)","output":"### Answer: AGENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They may be after estate\n  A GENTS(\"amen\" split into \"a\" and \"men\",gents)\nDefn:  Literally coming after \"estate\" in the phrase \"estate agents\" and figuratively on the lookout for,after estate,property they can manage\/market for the owners.  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Open prison was adequate (6)","output":"### Answer: CANDID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Open\n  CAN(prison,jail) DID(past tense of is sufficient,adequate as in \"one drink will do me fine\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raises new taxes, accepting pound (6)","output":"### Answer: EXALTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raises\n  **Anagram of**(new) TAXES **containing**(accepting) L(from Latin \u00ad$$L$$ibra, \u00a3, symbol for the pound sterling)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conductor of opera with Mimi's new maiden replaced (9)","output":"### Answer: TOSCANINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conductor\n  TOSCA(the opera by Puccini) NINI(from another Puccini opera, \"Mimi\" with \"m\",$$m$$aiden **replaced by**(replaced) \"n\",$$n$$ew \u2013 to fit, both \"m\"s are replaced, though not explicitly stated)\nDefn:  Arturo, 1867-1957, Italian conductor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Astonished to find silver on silverback, perhaps (5)","output":"### Answer: AGAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Astonished\n  AG(in chemistry, symbol for silver from Latin \"$$a$$r$$g$$entum\") APE(an example,perhaps of which is the silverback gorilla).  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parrots smuggled in rear of motor vehicles (7)","output":"### Answer: LORRIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicles\n  LORIS(Australasian parrots) **containing**(smuggled in) R(last letter,rear of \"motor\").  \"Motor\" could be considered as doubling up in definition and wordplay.  Another nice surface"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fleet set forth (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fleet,set forth\n  Double defn.  1st:  Adjective, fast,express; and 2nd:  Verb, to elucidate,say so."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Assume consent is overridden (3)","output":"### Answer: DON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assume\n  **Reversal of**(is overridden) \"nod\",consent."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pour egg on snow (11)","output":"### Answer: PRECIPITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pour,egg on,snow\n  I think it's a triple defn.  1st: Verb, as in \"to rain,pour\"; 2nd: Verb, to cause to happen, as in \"to precipitate an action\";  3rd:  Noun, that which falls, eg. snow.  I spent a long time trying to work it out as a cryptic clue, then a cryptic definition, then a double definition, and can only conclude (rightfully I hope) that it's a triple definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glue shampoo lid into top of head (5)","output":"### Answer: PASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glue\n  S(first letter,lid of \"shampoo\") **contained in**(into) PATE(crown,top of head)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Odd characters in skiing trip (3)","output":"### Answer: SIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: trip\n  The first, second & third letters,odd characters in \"skiing\"\nDefn:  Verb or noun of \"to stumble,trip,make an error\" \u2013 which if serious enough, could constitute a sin, I guess."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Threaten disgrace (5)","output":"### Answer: LOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Threaten,disgrace\n  Double defn.  1st:  To menace,threaten, eg. the sky or weather when it's going to storm; and 2nd:  To bring down in standing or stature,to humble,to disgrace."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Square corners supply hard puzzles (5,6)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT ANGLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Square corners\n  RIG(to provide,supply with equipment, etc.) H($$h$$ard) TANGLES(situations which are confused and confusing, and can therefore be called puzzles \u2013 not to be confused with crosswords which only try to be confusing)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unseaworthy vessel's infection concealed presence of uranium (3)","output":"### Answer: TUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unseaworthy vessel\n  TB(abbrev. for $$t$$u$$b$$ercolosis, an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, largely thought to be eradicated by mass vaccination, and antibiotics, but with some evidence of new strains resistant to those antibiotics) ***containing***(concealed presence of) U(in chemistry, symbol for $$u$$ranium)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In hearing, give others a going over (7)","output":"### Answer: EARSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: In hearing\n  **Anagram of**(going over) OTHERS A.  Nice misdirection towards a homophone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Way to get a gross litre of pastry (7)","output":"### Answer: STRUDEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: pastry\n  ST(abbrev. for street,way) **plus**(to get) RUDE(unrefined,gross) L(abbrev. for litre)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film of queen following woman (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n  ER(the queen, $$E$$lizabeth $$R$$egina) **placed after**(following) SHE(pronoun for \"woman\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nut in grease you gobbled up noisily (9)","output":"### Answer: INFATUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nut\n  IN FAT(lard,grease) **plus** [U ATE]{homophone(noisily) of \"you ate\",you gobbled up)}\nDefn:  Noun for someone who is infatuated with someone\/something, in other words a nut, crazy (not literally) about that one\/thing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impassive as bone is set in concrete (6)","output":"### Answer: STOLID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impassive\n  T(as in T-bone, a large steak with a bone shaped like a \"T\" running through it \u2013 as an aside, a contemporary meaning of T-bone is a vehicle crash where the wreckage is shaped like a \"T\", one of the more lethal types of crashes)*** contained in***(is set in) SOLID(hard and firm,concrete)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Underwear for musicians? (1-7)","output":"### Answer: G-STRINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Underwear\n  Cryptic defn.  I'd like to know how the lowest string on the violin became associated with underwear.  The association of the G-string with strippers, and the perhaps disreputable overtone, is now overcome by calling it the \"thong\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revolting pimp steals manuscript (10)","output":"### Answer: PALIMPSEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: manuscript\n  **Anagram of**(revolting) PIMP STEALS\nDefn:  A parchment with writing, which could be a manuscript, but in particular a palimpsest is one where previous writing has been erased to make way for the new writing.  An ancient example of recycling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appreciates where archaeologists work (4)","output":"### Answer: DIGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appreciates,where archaeologists work\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reverse network grids oddly broadcast beeps, perhaps (4,6)","output":"### Answer: TIME SIGNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: beeps, perhaps\n  **Reversal of**(reverse) [LAN(abbrev. for local area network, where computers within a limited area are linked) GIS(first, third & fifth letters,oddly of \"grids\") EMIT(issue,broadcast)]\nDefn:  Eg.  \"At the beep\/tone, the time will be \u2026.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find fault with entry missing from woodwork (4)","output":"### Answer: CARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Find fault\n  \"Carpentry\",woodwork without,missing \"entry\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Army arrived first in this, secretly (6)","output":"### Answer: CAMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: in this, secretly\n  CAME(arrived) **placed before**(first) RA(abbrev. of $$R$$oyal $$A$$rtillery, branch of the British army)\nDefn:  \"In camera\", Neo-Latin for \"in the chamber\", ie. in the privacy,secretly perhaps, of a judge's chamber, as opposed to \"in open court\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers curse their clothes (8)","output":"### Answer: MENSWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: their clothes\n  MEN(soldiers) SWEAR(curse)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Filmmaker to sensationalise hollow admission by scientist (10)","output":"### Answer: EISENSTEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Filmmaker\n  SE(\"sensationalise\" without its inner letters,hollow) **contained in**(admission by) EINSTEIN(Albert, scientist of E=mc2 fame)\nDefn:  Sergei, 1898-1948, pioneering Soviet film director,filmmaker."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ornament would suit taller build (10)","output":"### Answer: ILLUSTRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ornament\n  **Anagram of**(build) SUIT TALLER.\nDefn:  Verb, I suppose when one illustrates text with, well, illustrations, one is ornamenting it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irregular verb nearly split by definition (8)","output":"### Answer: PERVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irregular\n  VER(\"verb\" without its last letter,nearly) **contained in**(split) PER SE(Latin for \"by itself\",inherently defined,without reference to extrinsic circumstances\/factors \u2013 by definition, I suppose)\nDefn:  Deliberately deviating from what is good or proper.  I suppose that would be \"irregular\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pull out of accompanying minor the wrong way (8)","output":"### Answer: WITHDRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pull out\n  WITH(accompanying) **plus** **reversal of**(the wrong way) WARD(a minor,person who is underage, and under the guardianship of an adult)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strip for one who puts on clothes? (6)","output":"### Answer: GARTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strip\n  I think it's a cryptic defn.  A band,strip, usually elastic, for a person to use when he\/she puts on his\/her clothes; the item could be for securing socks, nylon stockings or shirt sleeves.  A nicely thought paradox of a clue.  Edit. note:  Per comments 1-3 below, in spite of the mental aerobics, it looks like I thought wrong.  It's a straight double defn. not a cryptic one:  GIRDER.  Thanks Stuart and Thomas99."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slug in batter left as replacement for food initially (6)","output":"### Answer: BULLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slug\n  Verb, \"buffet\",batter,hit with blows with the letter \"l\",left as replacement for the letter \"f\",first letter,initially of \"food\" \u2013 to fit, both \"f\"s are replaced, though not explicitly stated, cf. 1A\nDefn:  Slang for the projectile part of the bullet, that can be found in or out of the target."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stag party is unending after taking heroin (4)","output":"### Answer: HART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stag\n  ART(\"party\" without \"p\" & \"y\" its front & back end letters,unending) **placed after**(after) H(slang for $$h$$eroin)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lounge without any right until now (4)","output":"### Answer: SOFA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lounge\n  \"So far\",until now without \"r\",$$r$$ight.\nDefn:  The noun \"lounge\" for a reclining sofa.  I'm more used to \"lounge chair\" or \"lounger\", but \"lounge\" is also correct."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forlorn dig at restructuring in bank area (7,5)","output":"### Answer: TRADING FLOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: bank area\n  **Anagram of**(restructuring) FORLORN DIG AT"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: During bombardment sort out required for risk-tolerant practice in 1 across (5,7)","output":"### Answer: SHORT SELLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: risk-tolerant practice in 1 across\n  SHELLING(bombardment) **containing**(during) **anagram of**(out) SORT\nDefn:  The practice of selling shares, commodities, currencies, and other financial instruments that you don't have\/own at that moment.  More risk-taking than risk-tolerant I (an almost illiterate in financial matters) would have thought."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make provision where member has died (9)","output":"### Answer: LEGISLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make provision\n  LEG(one's limb,member \u2013 not your MP, which is the other usual crossword reference) IS LATE(euphemism for \"is dead\",\"has died\").  Nice surface of Parliament in action."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Financial specialist in e-business backed on film (9)","output":"### Answer: ECONOMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Financial specialist\n  E-CO(e-$$co$$mpany,e-business) **plus** reversal(backed) of ON **plus** MIST(something that causes haziness, which would be like a film over your eyes)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Invention inspired by an extraterrestrial (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: extraterrestrial\n  LIE(a fabrication,invention) **contained in**(inhaled,inspired by) AN"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ted with guitar shredding wins appreciation (9)","output":"### Answer: GRATITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: appreciation\n  **Anagram of**(shredding) [TED **plus**(with) GUITAR]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solution in tub for women kept by vampire-slayer? (9)","output":"### Answer: BATHWATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solution in tub\n  W($$w$$omen) **contained in**(kept by) BAT HATER{whimsical description of a vampire(bat)-slayer}\nDefn:  I guess it's not just (tap)water in the bath tub, but a solution of added salts, and what else."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Muslim man has unsalted fish (5)","output":"### Answer: HABIB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muslim man\n  HA(\"has\" without,un-\u2026-ed \"s\",salt \u2013 look no further than the salt and pepper shakers on your dining table) BIB(aka pouting, pout, pout whitling, a food fish of the cod family)\nDefn:  An Arabic,Muslim name for a man, meaning \"beloved\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go over main points for military policeman lacking in depth (5)","output":"### Answer: RECAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go over main points\n  \"Redcap\"(military policeman, named after his headwear) **minus**(lacking in) \"d\"($$d$$epth, as seen in eg. measurements of furniture items \u2013 refer the IKEA catalogue)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swapping of partners in group involves drugs and is severe (9)","output":"### Answer: SWINGEING \n ### Explanation: Definition: is severe\n  SWINGING(euphemism for wife-swapping,partner swapping \u2013 \"in a group\" seems superfluous, since such activity must involve 2 or more pairs, or am I missing something?) **containing**(involves) E(abbrev. for the drug \u00ad$$E$$cstasy \u2013 I guess the plural \"drugs\" and not the singular is for the surface)\nDefn:  British dialect for punishing,severe derived from Old\/Middle English word for shake,smite,swing,blow"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part for Sean Astin essential in Malevolence (9)","output":"### Answer: NASTINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Malevolence\n  **Hidden in**(part) seaN ASTIN ESSential"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughter to Frederick and first to Charles Lamb (5)","output":"### Answer: CELIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Daughter to Frederick\n  C(initial letter of,first to Charles) ELIA(pen name used by Charles Lamb)\nDefn:  Daughter of,to Duke Frederick in Shakespeare's \"As You Like It\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hesitant relative is out with disreputable lawyer (7)","output":"### Answer: SHYSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: disreputable lawyer\n  SHY(hesitant,reserved) STER{\"sister\",a relative **minus**(out) \"is\"}\nDefn:  An Americanism for a lawyer who uses unscrupulous,unethical,questionable methods.  Probably derived from the German \"scheiss\", equivalent to the English \"s**t\".  Kin of the ambulance chaser."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commotion during offence hard to understand (7)","output":"### Answer: SHINDIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commotion\n  SIN(wrongdoing,offence) **containing**(during) H($$h$$ard) **plus** DIG(to understand,appreciate as in \"I dig modern art\" \u2013 \"Really?\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Die long time after the Hardy girl (7)","output":"### Answer: TESSERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Die\n  ERA(a long time period) **placed after**(after) TESS(the girl, heroine, in English writer, Thomas Hardy's novel, Tess of the d'Urbervilles)\nDefn:  A die (singular),a small piece of bone or wood used in classical times as a token, or counter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Defender god denied one of two students essential meaning (9)","output":"### Answer: APOLOGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Defender\n  APOLO{the god \"Apollo\" **minus**(denied) \"l\",one of two students,$$l$$earners} GIST(essential meaning as in \"the gist of his message can be summarised in 2 words\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some mountain troops opening passage (5)","output":"### Answer: INTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: opening passage\n  **Hidden in**(some) mountaIN TROops"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer with books seen in expensive bar (4,5)","output":"### Answer: GOLD INGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: expensive bar\n  GOLDING(William, 1911-1993, Nobel laureate and writer best known for \"The Lord of the Flies\", and was the theme of a recent crossword) OT(the Old Testament,the collection of books making up the first part of the Bible).  A nice misdirection in the definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looking for a great deal (5)","output":"### Answer: SIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looking,great deal\n  Double defn.  1st: The noun; and 2nd: A lot,by far,a great deal \u2013 Sydney Carton might have said (or Dickens might have written), less poetically, \"It's a darn sight better thing that I do \u2026\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See less reason to trust of late his creation (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LOSE FAITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: See less reason to trust\n  **Anagram of**(creation) OF LATE HIS"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old school one for regression and subconscious view (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: subconscious view\n  **Reversal of**(for regression) O($$o$$ld) GAM(a school,herd of whales) I(one=1=I)\nDefn:  In psychoanalytical jargon, the idealised concept,view of a loved one formed in childhood and carried unaltered in the subconscious mind into adult life"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Happiness all around for Ron dancing in Clare's town (7)","output":"### Answer: GLENROE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clare's town\n  GLEE(happiness) **containing**(all around for) **anagram of**(dancing) RON\nDefn:  Town in Clare County, Ireland"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: FT for example on this recent run (9)","output":"### Answer: NEWSPRINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: FT for example on this\n  NEW(recent) SPRINT(a fast run)\nDefn:  This specialty material on which the dead tree version of newspapers, for example, the Financial Times appears.  A matter of time before it becomes obsolete like parchment?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High-level clashes avoided where song does not make chart (3-6)","output":"### Answer: AIR-MISSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: High-level clashes avoided\n  AIR(song) MISSES(descriptive of a song that does not enter,make the popularity charts, or it's a hit, according to the jury \u2013  )\nDefn:  When aircraft nearly collide \u2013 anything closer than a quarter-mile apart is a near-miss."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fully and freely expressed in Dublin with Red Rum (9)","output":"### Answer: UNBRIDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fully and freely expressed\n  **Anagram of**(rum) [DUBLIN **plus**(with) RED]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Graduate calls bank that failed (7)","output":"### Answer: BARINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bank that failed\n  BA($$B$$achelor of $$A$$rts graduate) RINGS(calls on the phone)\nDefn:  Oldest merchant bank in London, bankrupted in 1995 through the dealings of its Rogue Trader Nick Leeson."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Universal beginning and end for 1 across 12 (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BIG BANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Universal beginning,end for 1 across 12\n  Double defn:  1st: Start,beginning of the universe about 14 billion years ago; and 2nd: End of a lot of regulations (ie. deregulation) in the London financial industry, symbolised by 1 across 12 \"trading floor\" a mere 25 years ago, a Thatcherite reform"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comfortable with such nonsense, the end for Lansley (5)","output":"### Answer: CUSHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comfortable\n  **Anagram of**(nonsense) SUCH **placed before** Y(last letter of,the end for \"Lansley\" \u2013 a reference to the current UK Health Secretary)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine cut for the commentator (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine\n  **Homophone of**(for the commentator) \"shear\",cut,clip.  A cricketing commentary?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Giving us classic couture, innovator leads as designer (5)","output":"### Answer: GUCCI \n ### Explanation: Definition: designer\n  Initial letters,leads of Giving Us Classic Couture Innovator.  Nice &lit"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dessert country, say, with considerable dosage of sugar (5,9)","output":"### Answer: SWEET CHAMPAGNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with considerable dosage of sugar\n  SWEET(dessert course) **plus** CHAMPAGNE{**homophone of**(say) \"champaign\",open country} \nAnswer:  A type of champagne, in contrast to dry, whose production involves adding dosage, a sugar-in-wine solution."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe prepare to roast, having bipolar disorder (7)","output":"### Answer: PARBOIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe prepare to roast\n  **Anagram of**(disorder) BIPOLAR\nAnswer:  Precook by boiling partially or for a short time, perhaps before roasting"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Credit more frequently given to smallholder (7)","output":"### Answer: CROFTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: smallholder\n  CR(abbrev. for $$cr$$edit, as opposed to \"dr\",debit, in double-entry accounting) OFTER(the obsolete? comparative, oft = frequently, ofter = more frequently)\nAnswer:  One who owns or rents a small patch of land to farm or grow crops and vegetables."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's not nice to be harsh (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's not nice,harsh\n  Double defn:  1st: From nice = exact, as in \"it fits nicely\", and not nice = approximate, as in \"a rough calculation\"; 2nd: Sharp,coarse,harsh as in \"a rough temper\", or grating or unpleasant as in \"sounds that are rough to the ears\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tails twisted in marker between land and sea (9)","output":"### Answer: COASTLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: between land and sea\n  **Anagram of**(twisted) TAILS **contained in**(in) CONE(marker of that shape used eg. on roads, playing fields."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I believe about 80% of confrontation is getting louder (9)","output":"### Answer: CRESCENDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting louder\n  CREDO(what I believe in) **containing**(about) SCEN(4 out of 5,80% of letters of \"scene\",confrontation in public, eg. created by little children versus their parents)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How Brer Fox lay? Leave after him? (5)","output":"### Answer: DOGGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: How Brer Fox lay\n  GO(leave) **placed after**(after) DOG(him,Brer Fox,a member of the zoological family Canidae, whose members are called dogs \u2013 a male fox is also called a dog fox)\nDefn\/Answer:  Hide as Brer (brother) Fox of the Uncle Remus folk-tales was prone to do in order to trick his antagonist, Brer Rabbit"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is a girl a boy or a girl? (5)","output":"### Answer: ISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a boy or a girl\n  IS **plus** SUE(name of a girl)\nAnswer:  Biological issue, children who may be boys or girls"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lot of money made as evidence of being well protected (9)","output":"### Answer: BOMBPROOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: well protected\n  BOMB(slang for a lot of money, as in \"that bauble cost me a bomb\") **plus** PROOF(evidence)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Killer's mistake is to interrupt races (9)","output":"### Answer: TERRORIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Killer\n  [ERROR(mistake) IS] **contained in**(to interrupt) TT($$T$$ourist $$T$$rophy, the motorcycle races run annually in the Isle of Man)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fashionable firm appearing finally disguised (5)","output":"### Answer: INCOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: disguised\n  IN(fashionable, as in \"the in-crowd\") CO(abbrev. for $$co$$mpany,firm) G(last letter,finally of \"appearing\")\nAnswer:  Short for incognito,in disguise."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One in charge of unfinished new picture may be laid on pillow (7)","output":"### Answer: OCCIPUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: may be laid on pillow\n  OC($$O$$fficer $$C$$ommanding,one in charge) **plus** **anagram of**(new) PICTU(\"picture\" without last 2 letters,unfinished \u2013 an Araucarian liberty, which some might frown upon, afraid of the slippery slope it might lead to?)\nAnswer:  The back part of the head which is laid on a pillow."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: These days a French lover is very hard (7)","output":"### Answer: ADAMANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: very hard\n  AD($$a$$nno $$D$$omini,the present era,these days) AMANT(\"lover\" in French)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mutton dressed as lamb? That's Prince Charles (5,9)","output":"### Answer: YOUNG PRETENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's Prince Charles\n  Cryptic defn.  The idiomatic description is, usually disparagingly, used to describe an aging woman (a figurative comparison to mutton from an old sheep) dressed, and hence trying to pass off,pretending to be, young (a comparison to a young lamb).  Me, I don't think that anything disparaging can or should be said about those who can pull it off, certainly not the examples below.\nFound this extract from a 1911 social gossip journal involving another prince:\n\"Some one the other day asked the Prince of Wales at the Ancient Music whether he did not think some girl pretty. 'Girl!' answered he, 'Girls are not to my taste. I don't like lamb; but mutton dressed like lamb!'.\"\nThe answer refers not to the current English prince, but Charles Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie, of \"The Skye Boat Song\" fame.  He was the \"Young Pretender\" to the English throne, to distinguish him from his father, who was also a pretender to the throne."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Byline pictures prison riots (14)","output":"### Answer: SUPERSCRIPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Byline\n  **Anagram of**(riots) PICTURES PRISON\nAnswer:  A superscription is something that is written above some writing, and most commonly like so1.  A byline is the line above, say, a newspaper article, on which is written\/printed the author's name.  One could stretch the meanings to be synonymous, I guess."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: euro demand on the way (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EN ROUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: on the way\n  **Anagram of**(demand) TEN(10) EURO"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trouble ahead \u2013 also hot during growth ahead (9)","output":"### Answer: TOOTHACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trouble ahead\n  TOO(also) **plus** {H($$h$$ot, as displayed on your hot\/cold water taps) **contained in**(during) TACHE(short for moustache,the growth on head,ahead,an Araucarian liberty?)}\nAnswer:  A problem,trouble in the head,ahead \u2013 same usage as in the wordplay, but in a different part of the head."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man left picture on mount for inspiration (7)","output":"### Answer: HELICON \n ### Explanation: Definition: mount for inspiration\n  HE(pronoun for man) L($$l$$eft) ICON(picture,representation usually of a sacred or sanctified Christian personage, but in modern usage, more often those little pictorial symbols on your computer screen)\nAnswer:  The mountain in Greece, which, in Greek mythology stood for poetic inspiration"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn African country into old Palestinian one \u2014 not hot during excursion in play (4,3,5,7)","output":"### Answer: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: play\n  {U($$U$$\u2013turn) CHAD(an African country)} **contained in**(into) MOAB(old Biblical Palestinian one,country) **plus** {[NOT H($$h$$ot)] **contained in**(during) OUTING(excursion)}\nAnswer:  Shakespearean play, an answer obtained from the definition and enumeration, short-circuiting the intricate wordplay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One man's 20 is another man's style raised loudly in cargo carrier (7,7)","output":"### Answer: FREEDOM FIGHTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One man's 20 is another man\n  **Reversal of**(raised, in a down clue) MODE(style,fashion) **plus** F($$f$$orte,musical instruction to play loudly,with force) **contained in**(in) FREIGHTER(cargo carrier, originally a ship, but now could be an aircraft, or even a freight train)\nAnswer:  Another one obtained by bypassing the intricate wordplay.  The full quote, \"One man's terrorist (answer to 20A) is another man's freedom fighter\" is attributed, as far as I can gather, to English writer Gerald Seymour from his 1975 novel, Harry's Game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Copy cat in romance after afters return (9)","output":"### Answer: DUPLICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Copy\n  CAT **contained in**(in) LIE(a romance,fanciful thing) **placed after**(after) **reversal of**(return) PUD(short for pudding,dessert,afters, after the main course of a meal)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wind nothing like this before capturing leg-endary (sic) bird (7)","output":"### Answer: SIROCCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wind\n  {SIC(as such,like this,before any correction\/amendment, see above line) **placed before**(before) O(=0=zero=nothing)} **containing**(capturing) ROC(legendary bird, like the one which carried Sinbad the Sailor)\nAnswer:  A hot dry dusty wind blowing from northern Africa into southern Europe"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Report of beak on beast with horns where speed limit is likely (5,2)","output":"### Answer: BUILT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: where speed limit is likely\n  BUIL{**Homophone of**(report of) \"bill\",a bird's beak) **placed before**(on, in a down clue) TUP(a male sheep,ram,beast with horns)\nAnswer: Part (or all) of a town\/city which is congested with buildings and people and where, for safety, a speed limit is likely to be in force."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gas found by setter around Frome (7)","output":"### Answer: METHANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gas\n  ME(refering to the setter) **containing**(around) ETHAN(the novel Ethan Frome by American author Edith Wharton)\nAnswer:  The simplest hydrocarbon CH4, a colourless odourless inflammable gas"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picking scene where killer gets tough? (7)","output":"### Answer: ORCHARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picking scene\n  ORC(the killer whale or one of J.R.R Tolkien's killer ogres) ***plus***(gets) HARD(tough as nails)\nDefn:  Cryptic description of where one can be seen picking fruits"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some portraits by writer, an artist (5)","output":"### Answer: ORPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: artist\n  OR(2,some letters from \"portrait\" \u2013 a liberty similar to 23A) **plus**(by) PEN(writer,something used for writing)\nAnswer:  Irish painter,artist William Newenham Montague (1878-1931)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alienate corrupt sergeant (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alienate\n  **Anagram of**(corrupt) SERGEANT"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worship, hoping to drown such music? (3,3)","output":"### Answer: HIP HOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: such music\n  **Hidden in**(to drown) worsHIP HOPing\nAnswer:  Aka rap music"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primate hard at work catching hard black sailor (8)","output":"### Answer: BUSHBABY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Primate\n  BUSY(hard at work) **containing**(catching) [H($$h$$ard) B($$b$$lack) AB($$a$$ble-$$b$$odied seaman,sailor)] \nAnswer:  Nocturnal (which explains their large eyes and ears) arboreal primate found in Africa south of the Sahara"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal claiming a right to be more treasured (6)","output":"### Answer: DEARER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more treasured\n  DEER(animal) **containing**(claiming) [A R($$r$$ight)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That girl meeting the Queen is thin (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: thin\n  SHE(pronoun for \"that girl\") **plus**(meeting) ER($$E$$lizabeth $$R$$egina,the Queen)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not most knowledgeable, however (9)","output":"### Answer: LEASTWISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: however\n  LEAST(not most, as an understatement of the littlest) WISE(in the sense of \"being wise to\",have knowledge of,knowledgeable, and not necessarily having wisdom)\nAnswer:  I found it quite difficult to illustrate the sense in which the answer and defn. could be used inter-changeably.  This is the best I can do:  \"We have not yet won; however\/leastwise, we shall keep on trying.\"  The meaning is \"at any rate\", \"in spite of that\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deal with worrying satanic plant (12)","output":"### Answer: TRADESCANTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n  TRADE(deal with,transact) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(worrying) SATANIC\nAnswer:  Given by wordplay\/checking letters, a new word for me, meaning the genus of widely cultivated (and familiar) (house)plants with striped variegated leaves, aka spiderworts, and including the \"wandering Jew\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chief to tease Greer struggling with piece of kitchen equipment (6,6)","output":"### Answer: CHEESE GRATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: piece of kitchen equipment\n  CH($$ch$$ief) **plus**(to) **anagram of**(struggling) TEASE GREER.  Ironic surface of the feminist Germaine in the kitchen, the very place that symbolises the inequality of the sexes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge for a water pipe by branch of a river in Australia (9)","output":"### Answer: BILLABONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: branch of a river in Australia\n  BILL(noun or verb, of charge,invoice) **plus**(for) A BONG(a type of water pipe, like a hookah, for smoking drugs, especially marijuana)\nAnswer:  A stretch of water, like a creek, where you might meet the ghost of a jolly swagman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Journey to get last bit of ungulate's offal (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: offal\n  TRIP(journey) **plus**(to get) E(last letter,bit of \"ungulate\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novelist, say, taking gold for \"God\" (6)","output":"### Answer: AUTHOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novelist\n  AU(from Latin, $$au$$rum, symbol for the element, gold, in chemistry) **plus**(for) THOR(hammer-wielding Scandinavian god of thunder \u2013 and rain and farming)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German government put in control after street fight (8)","output":"### Answer: STRUGGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fight\n  {G($$G$$erman) G($$g$$overnment) **contained in**(put in) RULE(control,reign)} **placed after**(after) ST($$st$$reet)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bash against Director General and setter, reversing in small electric car (6)","output":"### Answer: DODGEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: small electric car\n  DO(a function like 26 Nov in Derby,party,bash) **plus**(against) DG($$D$$irector $$G$$eneral) **plus**(and) **reversal of**(reversing) ME(pronoun for the setter of this crossword)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skint and embarrassed, traded in goods for commission (8)","output":"### Answer: BROKERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: traded in goods for commission\n  BROKE(having no money,skint) RED(colour of one's face when embarrassed)\nAnswer:  Not strictly trading, but more facilitating trade in goods, by getting together buyers and sellers and receiving a commission for one's efforts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proudly raise letter to gaffer (6)","output":"### Answer: EMBOSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proudly raise\n  EM(the letter \"m\") BOSS(the foreman or overseer, especially of a gang of manual labourers refered to as the \"gaffer\" \u2013 the word was originally a contraction of \"godfather\", which word is now also synonymous with a \"boss\" in the underworld)\nAnswer:   \"Proudly\" could be here to lend emphasis, as \"proud\" as an adjective already means projecting or protruding above the surrounding area, ie. raised.  Otherwise, there are two (one too many?) defining words here."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check tip of electrode on top of sperm-producing glands (6)","output":"### Answer: TESTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: sperm-producing glands\n  TEST(check,to confirm or explore) E(first, or last letter,tip of \"electrode) **placed before**(on) S(first letter,top of \"sperm\" \u2013 the word doing double duty in wordplay and defn).  I don't know what to make of the surface \u2013 some form of sterilisation procedure? \ud83d\ude42\nAnswer:  The glands in your family jewels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sperm whales' innards may contain this novelist pierced by ice floating in sea and river (9)","output":"### Answer: AMBERGRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sperm whales' innards may contain this\n  AMIS(novelist Kingsley or son Martin) **containing**(pierced by) [BERG(ice floating in sea) R($$r$$iver)] \nAnswer:  Secretion from the sperm whales' intestine,innards .  After aging, it becomes hard and marbled grey, hence it name from Latin for grey amber.  It also turns from being foul-smelling to something that is used in perfumery."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go to get bishop, English bloke and god confused by unintelligible jargon (12)","output":"### Answer: GOBBLEDEGOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: unintelligible jargon\n  GO **plus**(to get) B($$b$$ishop, as in chess notation) **anagram of**(confused) [E($$E$$nglish) BLOKE + GOD]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disinclined to act in liner tragedy (5)","output":"### Answer: INERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disinclined to act\n  **Hidden in**(in) lINER Tragedy"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musicians' rare piano is covered by tiles (8)","output":"### Answer: HARPISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musicians\n  [R(abbrev. for rare, what the waiter writes to indicate how your steak is to be done) P($$p$$iano, musical instruction) IS] **contained in**(covered by) HATS(high silk hats,tiles)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man pares freshly made cheese (8)","output":"### Answer: PARMESAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\n  **Anagram of**(freshly made) MAN PARES\nAnswer:  Trademarked name for the type of cheese produced in a specified area in Italy (including that around Parma), under the control of an authorised agency.  What you get on your table at Pizza Hut is probably not it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge for chap's expression of amusement? (12)","output":"### Answer: MANSLAUGHTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge\n  MAN'S(chap's) LAUGHTER(expression of amusement)\nAnswer:  An example,? of the charge that one might face in a court of law."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gobsmacked to get a point before rugby free-for-all (9)","output":"### Answer: AWESTRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gobsmacked\n  A WEST(compass point) **plus**(before) RUCK(the free-for-all in rugby where players form a scrum over the ball when it is on the ground, each team trying to win it, and pushing back their opponents."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sheath for poet following evidence of the pox? (8)","output":"### Answer: SCABBARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sheath\n  BARD(poet, eg. Shakespeare) **placed after**(following) SCAB(encrustation over a healing pustule,evidence of having suffered a disease like smallpox or chickenpox, or even worse).  The poet should have been advised that wearing a sheath in the first place would have prevented the pox."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collapsed prostrate during action (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFLATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collapsed\n  FLAT(as in flat on the ground,prostrate) **contained in**(during) DEED(an act, or action).  Is there something here about inflatable dolls and action?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hang about in ladies' underwear that is not visible (6)","output":"### Answer: LINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hang about\n  \"Lingerie\",ladies' underwear **minus**(not visible) \"ie\",that is,id est.  Amusing image of a closet cross-dresser."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fed up with death in shelter (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: shelter\n  **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) FED **plus**(with) END(the end,death)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make amends an hour after midnight (5)","output":"### Answer: ATONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make amends\n  AT ONE a.m.(the time an hour after midnight).  Better late than never?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horrific house tool (6)","output":"### Answer: HAMMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horrific house,tool\n  Double defn: 1st: Hammer Film Productions is a UK production company,house which is best known for making ground-breaking horrific movies in the late 50s, a genre known as \"Hammer Horror\" \u2013 such as a \"Frankenstein\" series \u2013 The Curse of, The Revenge of, The Evil of, \u2013 you get the picture, and a \"Dracula\" series.\nAnswer:  Also Mike Hammer, PI created by American author Mickey Spillane"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier that would take flight (6)","output":"### Answer: ARCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier that would take flight\n  Cryptic defn:  An old-time soldier with a long and light arrow,flight designed for long-distance shooting\nAnswer:  Also, Lew Archer, created by American Ross McDonald"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I led Orange Revolution in historical period (4,3)","output":"### Answer: IRON AGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: historical period\n  I **placed before**(led) **anagram of**(Revolution) ORANGE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seasons mess mixed with rum (7)","output":"### Answer: SUMMERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seasons\n  **Anagram of**(mixed with) [MESS + RUM]\nAnswer:  Also, I think, but I may be totally wrong, the last of the 11s.  Found real-life ones with that name, but only a fictional one ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See preamble (7,3)","output":"### Answer: PRIVATE EYE \n ### Explanation: The satirical magazine celebrates its 50th birthday today.  The answer, in a different sense, is an alternative defn. of 10 other solutions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Towering installation (4)","output":"### Answer: TALL \n ### Explanation: Hidden in**(in) sTALLation \u2013 a tricky, splitting device."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get the better of church shrink (5)","output":"### Answer: WINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrink\n  WIN(get the better of,beat) CE($$C$$hurch of $$E$$ngland)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wheat product reportedly grown in Sussex (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RYE BREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wheat product\n  **Homophone of**(reportedly) {\"rye\"(a resort town in East Sussex) hyphenated with \"bred\"(past tense of breed,grown)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State artist is 4's supplier (8)","output":"### Answer: FLETCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 4's supplier\n  FL(abbrev. for US state Florida, used in postal codes) ETCHER(an artist making designs or pictures by etching metal, glass, etc. with acid)\nAnswer:  One who makes,a supplier of arrows for ARCHER(answer to 4A).  Also, Jessica Fletcher, amateur detective in American TV series, Murder She Wrote"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Does this suit a gardener's needs? (5)","output":"### Answer: SPADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does this suit a gardener's needs?\n  Cryptic defn. of a gardener's tool which, in the plural, is also a suit in a deck of playing cards.\nAnswer:  Also, Sam Spade, tough guy detective, created by American Dashiell Hammett."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Computers returned in swindle (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: swindle\n  **Reversal of**(returned) MACS(short form for Mackintoshes, Apple computers)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Renunciation destroyed pithead from Mendips town (10)","output":"### Answer: DISOWNMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Renunciation\n  **Anagram of**(destroyed) \"MENDIpS TOWN\" **minus** \"p\"(first letter,head of \"pit\", split from \"pithead\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thames town finishes the playwright (7)","output":"### Answer: MARLOWE \n ### Explanation: Definition:  playwright\n  MARLOW(town on the river Thames) E(last letter,finishes of \"the\")\nAnswer:  Christopher, the playwright, amongst other things, of the Elizabethan period, a contemporary of Shakespeare.  Also, Philip Marlowe, PI created by American Raymond Chandler"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In cosmic event, Uranus seen from Californian boulevard (7)","output":"### Answer: VENTURA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Californian boulevard\n  **Hidden in**(in) eVENT, URAnus\nAnswer:  A primary thoroughfare,boulevard running east-west in the San Fernando Valley, California.  Also, Ace Ventura, Pet Detective in the film of the same name, and the sequel Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roundhead hid in tree in northern town (6)","output":"### Answer: MARPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: northern town\n  R(first letter,head of \"round\", split from \"roundhead\") **contained in**(hid in) MAPLE(common name for the genus of trees and shrubs, of which the sugar maple produces the sap that is made into syrup, sugar or toffee)\nAnswer:  A large village,town in Greater Manchester, northern England.  Also, Jane Marple, an amateur detective from Agatha Christie"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man liberates your leaders gradually (6)","output":"### Answer: GENTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: gradually\n  GENT(gentleman,man) [L + Y](initial letters,leaders of \"liberates your\")\nAnswer:  Also, Dirk, main character in Douglas (THHGTTG) Adams' Dirk Gently's \"Holistic Detective Agency\", a \"thumping good detective-ghost-horror-who dunnit-time travel-romantic-musical-comedy-epic\", as described by the author."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He'll pay for using anger in time (5)","output":"### Answer: HIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He'll pay for using\n  IRE(anger) **contained in**(in) HR(short for hour,time period)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Least terrible Russian transporter (7)","output":"### Answer: MINIVAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: transporter\n  MIN(short for minimum,least) IVAN(the Terrible, first Tsar of All Russia)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desert army having commitment for final day of circumnavigation (9)","output":"### Answer: EIGHTIETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: final day of circumnavigation\n  EIGHTH(reference to the 8th Army of the British Army, best known for their north African desert campaign in WW2, especially the Battles of El Alamein) **containing**(having) TIE(bond,commitment)\nAnswer:  Reference to the final day of Phileas Fogg's and Passepartout's global circumnavigation in Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wake to sound of arguments (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wake\n  **Homophone of**(sound of) \"rows\"(arguments,quarrels)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small pet-wash was left a lot of capital (7)","output":"### Answer: HAMSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small pet\n  H{\"wash\", split from \"pet-wash\", **minus**(left) \"was\"} AMSTER(most,a lot of the letters of \"Amsterdam\", capital of the Netherlands \u2013 I was under under the impression that The Hague was the capital, but apparently not, even though the latter is the seat of the government)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How to make more from a single recording? (9)","output":"### Answer: RERELEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: How to make more from a single recording?\n  (Not so?) cryptic defn.  Reference to a popular music recording that is released,issued again, to catch another wave of popularity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mistake is concealed in race for Bin Laden, maybe (9)","output":"### Answer: TERRORIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bin Laden, maybe\n  [ERROR(mistake) IS] **contained in**(concealed in) TT($$T$$ourist $$T$$rophy, the motorcycle races run annually in the Isle of Man)\nIt's definitely d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu, as this is what I blogged 5 days ago \u2013 ERROR(mistake) IS] **contained in**(to interrupt) TT($$T$$ourist $$T$$rophy, the motorcycle races run annually in the Isle of Man)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With 49 650 a 999 12 story (4,5)","output":"### Answer: WILD CLAIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12 story\n  W($$w$$ith) IL(49 in Roman numerals, incorrectly) DCL(ditto for 650, but correctly) A IM(ditto for 999, incorrectly)\nAnswer:  TALL(answer for 12A) story"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wheels spin before getting away (9)","output":"### Answer: ELSEWHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: away\n  **Anagram of**(spin) WHEELS **plus** ERE(poetic for before)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crusading barrister (7)","output":"### Answer: TEMPLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crusading barrister\n  Cryptic defn:  A barrister who has chambers in the Inner or Middle Temple, London which were originally established by the crusaders, the Knights Templars.  Edit.note:  Reminded by comments #1&2 \u2013 Also a halo-ed white knight detective, Simon Templar aka The Saint, created by Leslie Charteris.  Left out in my hurry \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turns timid at demand made by 11? (5,2)","output":"### Answer: ADMIT IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: demand made by 11?\n  **Anagram of**(turns) TIMID AT.  Nice surface\nAnswer:  What a PRIVATE EYE(answer to 11A) might demand of a suspect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prosper without large pin (5)","output":"### Answer: DOWEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: pin\n  DO WELl(prosper) **minus**(without) \"l\"($$l$$arge)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anxious entertainer vying for part (5)","output":"### Answer: NERVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anxious\n  **Hidden in**(part) entertaiNER VYing.  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A danger with a TV broadcast that's cutting-edge (5-5)","output":"### Answer: AVANT-GARDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's cutting-edge\n  **Anagram of**(broadcast) [A DANGER +(with) A TV]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No 1 piece of fiction in part of India (6)","output":"### Answer: GOALIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: No 1\n  GOA(part of India) LIE(piece of fiction) \u2013 ie. a \"lie\" (perhaps found, or originating) in \"Goa\", the latter being used as an adjective, like \"Peking duck\" for example\nAnswer:  In association football (at least), the goalkeeper traditionally is referred to as being Number 1, and may even wear the No 1 shirt"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desires no end of money up front for what one's made (8)","output":"### Answer: EARNINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: what one's made\n  \"yearnings\",desires **minus**(no) \"y\"(last letter,end of \"money\") from start of word(up front)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like our superior education, excessively on display? (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: excessively on display\n  OVER US(descriptive of,like what our superior is) ED($$ed$$ucation)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piece of verse a peasant composed (8)","output":"### Answer: ANAPAEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of verse\n  **Anagram of**(composed) A PEASANT \nAnswer:   A foot in poetry of three syllables, two short followed by one long in quantitative meter, and two unstressed followed by one stressed in accentual meter.  That's the best explanation I can give, being no prosodist myself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Business types putting a Conservative in the best of spirits? (8)","output":"### Answer: AGENCIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Business types\n  C(\u00ad$$C$$onservative) **contained in**(putting\u2026in) A(class\/grade,the best) GENIES(spirits who proverbially grant you your wishes)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Metal bands stumped by charges (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Metal bands\n  ST($$st$$umped, as in cricket nomenclature) RAPS(accusations,charges for an offence\/wrongdoing)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow like diminutive Edmund dieted? (6)","output":"### Answer: FASTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: dieted?\n  F($$f$$ellow) AS(like,as in \"as in \u2026.\") TED(diminutive,short for Edmund)\nAnswer:  The question mark denoting an extreme form of dieting?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beef cut teacher, say, with learner round at home (7)","output":"### Answer: SIRLOIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beef cut\n  SIR(how one might,say address one's teacher) L($$l$$earner) O(round letter) IN(at home)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sinatra could be a craftsman of his trade (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTISAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a craftsman of his trade\n  **Anagram of**(could be) SINATRA\nAnswer:  It's Francis Albert if you consider its obsolete meaning of artist, and if you equate artist to artiste."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Careful reprimand applied to a little food store (10)","output":"### Answer: DELIBERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Careful\n  BERATE(scold,reprimand as a verb) **placed after**(applied to) DELI(short for,little \"delicatessen\",food store)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink after time \u2013 that's a porky pie! (4)","output":"### Answer: TALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a porky pie\n  ALE(alcoholic drink) **placed after**(after) T($$t$$ime)\nAnswer:  A lie, or porky pie in rhyming slang"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook a soft sweet (5)","output":"### Answer: FUDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cook,a soft sweet\n  Double defn:  1st: As in \"cook the books\", falsify accounts (of a company, say) almost always with no good or with criminal intent; and 2nd: A soft candy,sweet"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shorten sailor's passage (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSTRACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shorten\n  AB'S(sailor's,\u00ad$$a$$ble-$$b$$odied seaman$$'s$$) TRACT(a piece of writing,passage, usually on a religious or political topic\nAnswer:  The verb, meaning to shorten."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support also floundering for union offer? (8)","output":"### Answer: PROPOSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: union offer?\n  PROP(support) **plus** **anagram of**(floundering) ALSO\nAnswer:  Cryptically,? defined as an offer of union,marriage"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A sailor's westbound with this world record? (5)","output":"### Answer: ATLAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: this world record?\n  A **plus** **reversal of**(westbound, in an across clue) SALT(sailor)\nAnswer:  Cryptically,? defined as a record,documentation of what's on this world,earth"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soft song for duet (4)","output":"### Answer: PAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: duet\n  P($$p$$iano, musical instruction to play softly) AIR(a tune,song \u2013 a famous one is played on a G string \u2013 on the musical instrument)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black tree and dead tree rot (10)","output":"### Answer: BALDERDASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: rot\n  B(black) ALDER(any tree of the genus Alnus, related to the birch) D($$d$$ead) ASH(any tree of the genus Fraxinus, related to the olive and the lilac)\nAnswer:  A relatively restrained way of saying \"Nonsense!\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shout about men shifting offcut (7)","output":"### Answer: REMNANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: offcut\n  RANT(shout,rave at \u2013 perhaps not what you do at the party of the same name?) **containing**(about) **anagram of**(shifting) MEN\nDefn:  What's left after the main pieces of a material to be used, have been cut off"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stock holder, perhaps, is beyond help with no head for counting (7)","output":"### Answer: PASTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stock holder, perhaps\n  PAST(is beyond,gone) URE{\"cure\",help for an ailment\/problem **minus**(with no) \"c\",initial letter of,head for \"counting\"}\nAnswer:  Cryptically,? defined as the place where stock,livestock are put,held for grazing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force husband to be part of faith (6)","output":"### Answer: THRUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\n  H($$h$$usband) **contained in**(to be part of) TRUST(faith in someone or something)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salad veg, in haste it goes off (6)","output":"### Answer: CELERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salad veg\n  \"Celerity\",haste,swiftness **minus**(goes off) \"it\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son covers fruit tree's ooze (5)","output":"### Answer: SLIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: ooze\n  S($$s$$on) **placed before**(covers, in a down clue) LIME(tree bearing that sour fruit)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brought together, the Royal Academy and Liberal fibbed (7)","output":"### Answer: RALLIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brought together\n  RA($$R$$oyal $$A$$cademy) L($$L$$iberal, a member of the political party) LIED(fibbed,told a porky pie)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like the royal spinster without a name? Hilarious! (9)","output":"### Answer: PRICELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hilarious!\n  \"princeless\",without a prince \u2013 descriptive of,like the unmarried,spinster royal princess **minus**(without) \"n\",$$n$$ame\nAnswer:  Highly amusing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go along with a part of golf course needing a trim (5)","output":"### Answer: AGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go along with\n  A GREE{\"green\",a part of golf course, where one putts into the hole, **minus**(needing a trim) the last letter}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tons write on the move about time in networker's site (7)","output":"### Answer: TWITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: networker's site\n  T(abbrev. for $$t$$ons weight) **anagram of**(on the move) WRITE **containing**(about) T($$t$$ime)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unfortunately docks lead standoffs (9)","output":"### Answer: DEADLOCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: standoffs\n  **Anagram of**(unfortunately) DOCKS LEAD"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greatest golfer, Ernie, is below standard in matches (9)","output":"### Answer: PARALLELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: matches\n  {ALL(everything,greatest possible) ELS(Ernie, S. African former World No.1 golfer, a favourite of crossword setters)} **placed after**(is below, in a down clue) PAR(a standard, such as in the number of strokes for a round of golf)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Company's last word on closure for loft space (9)","output":"### Answer: FIRMAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: space\n  FIRM(company) AMEN(the last word said in prayer) **placed before**(on, in a down clue) T(last letter of,closure for \"loft\")\nAnswer:  The sky or heavens, which we now know is just space \u2013 lots of it"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage set flamboyantly for Lady Gaga, say (5,4)","output":"### Answer: STAGE NAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lady Gaga, say\n  **Anagram of**(flamboyantly) MANAGE SET\nDefn:  A performing alternative for Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, who joins the ranks of Dino Paul Crocetti, Roy Harold Scherer, Jr., Brenda Gail Webb, Michael John Douglas, Eleanor Nancy Gow, Jerome Levitch, Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff, John Eric Bartholomew\u2026who?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consort let cuff ride up (7)","output":"### Answer: PARTNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consort\n  **Reversal of**(ride up, in a down clue) [RENT(let,lease out) RAP(a blow,cuff)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frothy coffee daughter (European) gulped being a lively girl (7)","output":"### Answer: LADETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a lively girl\n  LATTE{outside Italy, the coffee and steamed milk drink, with a layer of foam,froth \u2013 in Italy, latte just means milk, and the original, proper term is caffe latte, with the original drink made from heated milk which is not foamed.  Rightly or wrongly, latte drinkers seem to be a common target of scorn \u2013 to quote Wiki: \"In Canada, a latte-drinker is the political representation of a left-wing ballet-watching bleeding-heart urban elitist (as opposed to an ordinary, Mainstream suburban and small-town hockey-watching Tim Hortons coffee drinker).\"} **containing**(gulped?) D($$d$$aughter) E($$E$$uropean).  Not sure about the containment indicator \u2013 from the surface, the coffee is being gulped, which should make LATTE ***contained in*** DE\nAnswer:  The feminine counterpart of \"the lads\" who engage in \"laddishness\", ie. young women who behave in a boisterously assertive or crude manner and engage in heavy drinking sessions.  So Jason is being generous with \"lively\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reward bishop on openings for unrecognised Samaritans (5)","output":"### Answer: BONUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reward\n  B($$b$$ishop, as in chess notation) ON US(initial letters of,openings for \"$$u$$nrecognised\" \"$$S$$amaritans\" respectively)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drench a posy of flowers (5)","output":"### Answer: SPRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drench,a posy of flowers\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some papers cover shareholder's meeting to unearth muck (8)","output":"### Answer: QUAGMIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: muck\n  QUIRE(some papers) **containing**(cover) AGM($$A$$nnual $$G$$\u00adeneral $$M$$\u00adeeting for shareholders of a company)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn to block some water? (6)","output":"### Answer: SPIGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn to block some water?\n  GO(turn, as in what players in a game take) **contained in**(block) SPIT(some water,saliva)\nAnswer:  What one turns to stop,block the flow of liquid,eg. water.  A nice &lit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It really discriminates against a trial involving detectives (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ACID TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: It really discriminates\n  A TEST(a trial) **containing** CID(detectives from the $$C$$riminal $$I$$nvestigation $$D$$epartment, Scotland Yard)\nAnswer:  A rigorous and conclusive test,really discriminates to establish worth or value, derived from the old method of testing gold with concentrated nitric acid"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desert island loses border to east after short time (6)","output":"### Answer: MOJAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desert\n  JAVE{\"Java\",Indonesian island with \"a\",last letter,border **replaced by**(loses\u2026to) \"e\",$$e$$ast} **placed after** (after) MO(short for moment,short period of time)\nAnswer:  The desert in south-west USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conscious of needing a wash (5)","output":"### Answer: AWAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conscious\n  A WAKE(the wash, turbulence in a fluid at the back of a body moving through that fluid, most commonly at the stern of a boat in water)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheats double-crossing king (3-6)","output":"### Answer: TWO-TIMERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheats\n  TWO TIMES(twice,double) **containing**(crossing) R(\u00ad$$R$$ex,Latin for king)\nDefn:  Noun for two-timers and double-crossers (the latter being misdirectingly close to the wordplay)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Samples from anorak I monopolise to manufacture robe (6)","output":"### Answer: KIMONO \n ### Explanation: Definition: robe\n  **Hidden in**(samples from) anoraK I MONOpolise\nAnswer:  Japanese robe,garment"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taste meal \u2013 have contents been swallowed? (7)","output":"### Answer: FLAVOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taste\n  AV(inner letters,contents of \"have\") **contained in**(been swallowed) FLOUR(meal,ground grain)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vet for lizard (7)","output":"### Answer: MONITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vet,lizard\n  Double defn.  1st: Verb, to watch,keep track of; and 2nd: a type of large lizard"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most shoes are listed (6)","output":"### Answer: HEELED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most shoes are,listed\n  Double defn:  1st: Adjective descriptive of most shoes; and 2nd: Listed,leaning to one side"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weapons crisis at motorway interchange (9)","output":"### Answer: SCIMITARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weapons\n  **Anagram of**(interchange) CRISIS AT M(\u00ad$$m$$otorway).  Nice surface with \"motorway interchange\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught light fixture in bracket (5)","output":"### Answer: CLAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: bracket\n  C($$c$$aught as in cricket nomenclature) LAMP(light fixture)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Who was suitable to announce walk (4,2)","output":"### Answer: HOOF IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: walk\n  **Homophone of**(to announce) \"who fit\",who was suitable\nAnswer:  Slang for \"to walk\" as in \"let's hoof it to the club\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scold overwrought pointless article (8)","output":"### Answer: HARRIDAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scold\n  HARRID{\"harried\",overwrought,harassed **minus**(less) \"e\",east,compass point} AN(the indefinite article)\nDefn:  Noun for a person, usually a woman, who constantly finds fault.   Interestingly, in early common law, a common scold was a habitually rude and brawling woman whose conduct was subject to punishment as a public nuisance!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One pumps covering at night (6)","output":"### Answer: TESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One pumps,covering at night\n  Double defn:  1st: One who pumps,asks questions of you; and 2nd: The canopy,covering above eg. a four poster bed.  Why did these disappear?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughter made unfinished nude sculpture's appendage (8)","output":"### Answer: ADDENDUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: appendage\n  **Anagram of**(sculpture's) [MADE + NUD{\"nude\" **minus** last letter(unfinished)}]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Throw a square cut at source of radiation (6)","output":"### Answer: QUASAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of radiation\n  **Anagram of**(throw) A SQUAR{\"square\" **minus** last letter(cut)}\nAnswer:  One of the objects believed to be the most distant (and hence oldest) and most luminous in the universe, compact sources of immense energy,radiation in the form of light, infrared, etc.  Short for \"quasi-stellar radio source\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am enthralled by a country's cartoon (9)","output":"### Answer: ANIMATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: cartoon\n  I'M(I am) **contained in**(enthralled by) A NATION(country)\nDefn:  Drawn pictures which put together seem as if the characters are animated.  Also stands for non-animated pictures."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dull time when both sides have winning position (5)","output":"### Answer: MATTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dull\n  T($$t$$ime) **contained in**(when both sides,top and bottom for a down answer, have) MATE(winning position in chess)\nAnswer:  We have seen \"mat\", \"matt\" in previous puzzles, today it's \"matte\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tortoise almost smashed dish (7)","output":"### Answer: RISOTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\n  **Anagram of**(smashed) TORTOIS{\"tortoise\" **minus** last letter(almost)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ape eats cow next (9)","output":"### Answer: PROXIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: next\n  PRIMATE(ape) **containing**(eats) OX(cow)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good to flatten pasture (5)","output":"### Answer: GRAZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pasture\n  G($$g$$ood) **plus**(to) RAZE(flatten to the ground,destroy)\nAnswer:  Verb, to pasture"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fortune teller first gives comfort with limited success (8)","output":"### Answer: TREASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fortune\n  T(first letter of \"teller\") REASURE{\"reassure\",comfort **minus**(with limited) \"s\"($$s$$uccess)}.  Nice misdirection with \"fortune teller\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One could be stuck up or sticky after removal of additives (4)","output":"### Answer: TOFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: One could be stuck up\n  \"toffee\",one could be sticky, **minus**(after removal of) 2 \"e\"s(abbrev. for $$e$$xtras,additives, or Vitamin E,as an additive, or $$E$$cstasy,drug as an additive? \u2013 I think it's the first one)\nAnswer:  One who is or is a wannabe of the upper class, and therefore could be stuck up, looking down on others.  My last one in \u2013 the short ones are sometimes the most elusive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insecure due to missing first of January, perhaps I visited holiday resort (2,4,3)","output":"### Answer: ON THIN ICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insecure\n  ONTH{\"month\",of which January is an example,perhaps, **minus**(missing) first letter \"m\"} I **plus**(visited) NICE(holiday resort town in the French Riviera)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hook was honed and moulded with energy (3-6)","output":"### Answer: ONE-HANDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hook was\n  **Anagram of**(moulded) [HONED AND + E($$e$$nergy)]\nAnswer:  Descriptive of Captain Hook, Peter Pan's arch-enemy.  One of my favourites today."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two strikes number one (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SMASH HIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: number one\n  SMASH(one strike) HIT(and another strike)\nAnswer:  Number one in the popularity charts"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Route travelled by sea was up for discussion (4)","output":"### Answer: ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Route travelled by sea\n  **Homophone of**(for discussion) \"rode\",was up on a horse\nAnswer:  I'm not sure of the explanation here.  \"Roads\" (in the plural) are partly sheltered areas near shore, where ships can anchor, whereas \"road\" is a route travelled, but not necessarily by the sea.  Any ideas anyone?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Save sailor outside port (7)","output":"### Answer: HUSBAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Save\n  HAND(sailor,one of the crew) **containing**(outside) USB($$U$$niform $$S$$erial $$B$$us,strictly speaking the interface standard for connecting peripheral devices, eg. mouse, printer, to a computer, but commonly associated with the port into which the device cable is plugged.  Refreshingly uncommon equivalents for \"sailor\" and \"port\"\nAnswer:  Verb, to economise,manage and minimise cost.  Another favourite."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Handle compiler's rejection the wrong way (6)","output":"### Answer: EPONYM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handle\n  **Reversal of**(the wrong way) of MY NOPE(my,this crossword compiler's rejection,no,nope,no can do)\nDefn:  Noun for a name, in slang.  Answer:  A name derived from the name of a real or mythical person, eg. Constantinople from Roman Emperor Constantine.  Another favourite."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smooths cuffs (5)","output":"### Answer: IRONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smooths,cuffs\n  Double defn:  2nd: Manacles,shackles, ancestor of the modern handcuffs used by the police and S&M practitioners"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some radiation treatment carries electric current (5)","output":"### Answer: CURIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some radiation\n  CURE(treatment) **containing**(carries) I(symbol for electric current in physics, and I=V\/R)\nAnswer:  The unit of measure of radioactivity, producing some radiation, named in honour of Marie and Pierre Curie, Nobel Laureates, codiscoverers of radium, amongst other scientific achievements."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something that prevents quarrel where items are sold (6)","output":"### Answer: BARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: where items are sold\n  BAR(something that prevents\/stops) ROW(quarrel)\nDefn:  As used by street vendors selling fruit, vegetables, fish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taking lead from Sita, Stoic converted \u2013 embracing eastern philosophy (8)","output":"### Answer: TAOISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: embracing eastern philosophy\n  **Anagram of**(converted) ITA{\"Sita\" **minus**(taking\u2026from) \"S\",lead,first letter} & STOIC.  Nice surface, sort of, with reference to 2 -isms, and a goddess, though I don't think she had anything to do with either.\nDefn:  Embracing Taoism (or Daoism), the hard-to-define eastern philosophy (with religious intertwinings) mainly practised by the Chinese."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Office item even more out-of-date quietly installed (7)","output":"### Answer: STAPLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Office item\n  STALER(even more out-of-date\/old hat) **containing**(installed) P(piano,to be quietly played)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agree lecturer's content to choose incumbent? (7)","output":"### Answer: REELECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to choose incumbent\n  **Hidden in**(\u2026's content) agREE LECTurer"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Only remaining shoemaker's model (4)","output":"### Answer: LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Only remaining,shoemaker's model\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fez trainee refashioned \u2013 it's useful in winter (10)","output":"### Answer: ANTIFREEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's useful in winter\n  **Anagram of**(refashioned) FEZ TRAINEE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finally changing sides, US president establishing trade body (6)","output":"### Answer: CARTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: trade body\n  Carter(Jimmy, the peanut farmer former US president) with last letter(finally) \"r\",$$r$$ight **replaced by** \"$$l$$\",left(changing sides)\nDefn:  A gang,body of commercial\/trade organisations who decide on collective action to further their interests and almost always regardless of, or at, additional expense to their clients\/customers, eg. OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker less productive after cold (7)","output":"### Answer: CLEANER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worker\n  C($$c$$old) LEANER(less productive, though sometimes less is more, as in \"lean and mean\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like Venus de Milo, with no warlike threat? (7)","output":"### Answer: UNARMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with no warlike threat\n  Cryptic defn:  Descriptive of the famous statue of Venus\/Aphrodite de Milo\/of Milos, the Greek island where it was uncovered."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Landlord's means of communication (6)","output":"### Answer: LETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Landlord,means of communication\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After drink and kiss, joiner recalling song in Mediterranean port (10)","output":"### Answer: ALEXANDRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mediterranean port\n  X(kiss) **placed after**(after) ALE(alcoholic drink) AND(conjunction in English grammar,joiner) **plus** **reversal of**(recalling) AIR(song)\nDefn:  The largest port on the Mediterranean coast, in Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great.  Once famous for its Pharos Lighthouse, and its library, it is now a tourist attraction and a shipping and inustrial centre."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gentle sort (4)","output":"### Answer: KIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gentle,sort\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motivate at home with religious feature (7)","output":"### Answer: INSPIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Motivate\n  IN(at home and not out) **plus**(with) SPIRE(feature of a religious building\/church)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lacking time, take land out of production creating leisure area (7)","output":"### Answer: SEASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: leisure area\n  \"set aside\"(take land out of production\/productive use, in order to decrease crop production and maintain\/increase prices) ***minus***(lacking) \"t\"($$t$$ime)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Search for fun the don is misrepresenting? Not entirely (8)","output":"### Answer: HEDONISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Search for fun\n  **Hidden in**(not entirely) tHE DON IS Misrepresenting\nDefn:  Another -ism, this one more simply defined as the pursuit,search for and maximisation of net pleasure (pleasure minus pain),fun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor gin in filthy room? That's mean (6)","output":"### Answer: STINGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: mean\n  **Anagram of**(doctor) GIN **contained in**(in) STY(filthy room housing eg. pigs and teenagers?)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Herb vicar's uncovered in church (8)","output":"### Answer: BASILICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: church\n  BASIL(herb) ICA{\"vicar\" **minus** \"v\" & \"r\", its outermost letters(uncovered)}\nDefn:  An early Christian or medieval church."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After resistance, change census area \u2013 that allays doubts (11)","output":"### Answer: REASSURANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that allays doubts\n  **Anagram of**(change) CENSUS AREA **placed after**(after) R(in physics, symbol for electrical resistance)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City in Laos, look! (4)","output":"### Answer: OSLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n  **Hidden in**(in) laOS LOok"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: There's assistance here to welcome rerouted flier? (8)","output":"### Answer: AIRFIELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: There's assistance here to welcome rerouted flier\n  AID(assistance) **containing**(to welcome) **anagram of**(rerouted) FLIER.\nDefn:  A nice &lit \u2013 if your flight has been rerouted to another airport\/airfield, hopefully you'll find some help there."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shattered bike racer swallowing tablet \u2013 it relieves tension (10)","output":"### Answer: ICEBREAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: it, relieves tension\n  **Anagram of**(shattered) BIKE RACER **containing**(swallowing) E(abbrev. for the drug $$e$$cstasy which comes in  tablet form).  Grim surface refering to athletes taking drugs.\nDefn:  That which breaks down the tension amongst strangers at a party, bar or even a business meeting.  Could be a chat-up line, a party game, or even a \"Aren't we having nice weather today?\".  Though nowadays, with certain people at certain venues, it might well be a tablet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tiger starts with it of course (3)","output":"### Answer: TEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tiger starts with it of course\n  Double defn:  1st: The letter \"t\" with which the word \"tiger\" starts; and 2nd:  What Tiger(Woods) starts with on a golf course (except, of course, the short holes of the course).  An &lit double defn. though, I'm not sure, but it might have appeared somewhere before, I seem to recall vaguely."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reduction in size permitted in meat (6)","output":"### Answer: CUTLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: meat\n  CUT(reduction in size) LET(permitted)\nDefn:  A slice of meat"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mischievous act in Portugal, giving off bad smell (5)","output":"### Answer: PRANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mischievous act\n  P(International Vehicle Registration for Portugal) RANK(giving off bad\/offensive smell)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unusually nice article, he might shed light? (11)","output":"### Answer: ELECTRICIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: he might shed light?\n  **Anagram of**(unusually) NICE ARTICLE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play has racier tone unfortunately (10)","output":"### Answer: RECREATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play\n  **Anagram of**(unfortunately) RACIER TONE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoys with criticism, singular, that's avoidable (8)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: avoidable\n  NEEDLES(annoys with criticism) S(singular\/single, as in eg. SWF in personal ads)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Urged to reform internally, gone off alcohol, very hard work! (8)","output":"### Answer: DRUDGERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: very hard work\n  **Anagram of**(to reform) URGED **contained in**(internally) DRY(abstaining from\/avoiding\/gone off alcohol)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French city hotel in area known to clergyman (6)","output":"### Answer: PARISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: area known to clergyman\n  PARIS(French capital city) H(represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most important tree on street (5)","output":"### Answer: FIRST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most important\n  FIR(kind of tree) ST(abbrev. for street)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Actors discarded (4)","output":"### Answer: CAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actors,discarded\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unhappy as island regularly ignored (3)","output":"### Answer: SAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unhappy\n  \"island\" **minus** 1st,3rd, and 5th letters(regularly ignored)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Business management course (6,8)","output":"### Answer: TOILET TRAINING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Business management course\n  Cryptic defn:  \"To do one's business\" means, to a child, going to the toilet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Even Ali tying involves an act of bribery (8)","output":"### Answer: VENALITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: an act of bribery\n  **Hidden in**(involves) eVEN ALI TYing"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In most need of support \u2013 the rest of Spain docked, holding a big cup? (8)","output":"### Answer: SAGGIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: In most need of support\n  {SIEST(\"siesta\",the midday rest that everyone in Spain has daily **minus** \"a\",the last letter(docked)} **containing**(holding) [A + GG(double G,size of a big brassiere cup, though not the biggest, which apparently is L(single only, no double L)].  Took me a long time to figure out what *the* cup was \u2013 went down the FA, League, Champions Cup path \u2013 a reflection of where my priorities are, rightly or wrongly? \ud83d\ude42  \nDefn:  Bit of an &lit \u2013 the saggiest might very well need a big cup"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where bloomers are made like the fourth and sixth incarnations of Dr Who? (6)","output":"### Answer: BAKERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where bloomers are made\n  Whimsical adjective describing(like), formed by suffix -Y, **placed after** BAKER(Tom and Colin, the fourth and sixth actors playing the role,incarnations of television's Dr Who)\nDefn:  Where bloomers,medium-sized loaves of bread, glazed and notched at the top, are baked"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run with last bit of email, cc from Vince Cable \u2013 redraft can't be damaged (12)","output":"### Answer: INVULNERABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: can't be damaged\n  **Anagram of**(redraft) [RUN + L(last letter,bit of \"email\") + VIN ABLE{\"Vince Cable\" **minus**(from) \"cc\"}]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A cracking Scottish party game (4)","output":"### Answer: SNAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n  A **contained in**(cracking) SNP(abbrev. for the $$S$$cottish $$N$$ational $$P$$arty)\nDefn:  Children's card game involving calling the word \"snap\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diplomatic approval of a fellow covering rock band (8)","output":"### Answer: AGREMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diplomatic approval\n  A GENT(a fellow) **containing**(covering) REM(alternative rock band that started in 1980)\nDefn:  Approval by a government of a proposed envoy from a foreign government"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daring Charles, say, to take cocaine (4)","output":"### Answer: RACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Daring\n  RAY(~~someone,say with the name Charles~~ Edit.note: Per comments #3&10: Charles,the late R&B performer, someone,say with that name ) **containing**(to take) C(abbrev. for $$c$$ocaine)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: West covering protest \u2014 island to flog French girl (12)","output":"### Answer: MADEMOISELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French girl\n  MAE(West, buxom actress after whom airmen's life preservers were appropriately nicknamed) **containing**(covering) [DEMO(short for a demonstration of protest) + I(abbrev. for island) + SELL(to flog, not to be confused with the act of beating)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spoiled Tramp's quiet broadcast (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPAIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spoiled\n  I'M(I am,setter is,Tramp is,Tramp's) P(piano,to be played in a quiet manner) AIRED(broadcast over the air)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Naked king and queen surrounded by celebrities (8)","output":"### Answer: STARKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Naked\n  [K($$k$$ing) **plus**(and) ER($$E$$lizabeth $$R$$egina,the queen) **contained in**(surrounded by)] STARS(celebrities)\nDefn:  Derived from and as a short form for \"stark naked\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harry Potter (6)","output":"### Answer: NIGGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harry,Potter\n  Double defn:  1st: ~~To find fault with continually~~ Edit.note: Per comments#5&10: To irritate and worry; and 2nd: To fuss about with details and achieve little or nothing,to potter around"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US TV celebrity losing heart for fish (4)","output":"### Answer: OPAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n  \"Oprah\" Winfrey,US TV talk show host,celebrity **minus** \"r\",its central letter(losing heart)\nDefn:  Aka moonfish or kingfish, a large and colourful deep-sea food fish.  The name is of West African origin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small gift strangely appealing (9)","output":"### Answer: LAGNIAPPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small gift\n  **Anagram of**(strangely) APPEALING\nDefn:  A small freebie,gift given by shopkeepers to their customers, but is also an unusual way to call a gratuity or tip.  Interesting etymology \u2013 by way of French South Louisiana via Spanish and Quechua (Incan)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Guardian joining line in the box with electronic figure (6)","output":"### Answer: TWELVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: figure\n  [WE(the Guardian,the paper that's publishing this crossword) **plus**(joining) L(line)] **contained in**(in) TV(television set,the box,boob tube) **plus**(with) E(abbrev. used in things electronic, such as e-mail, e-book,e-commerce)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At St Paul's ultimate activist is unravelling government figures (5,10)","output":"### Answer: VITAL STATISTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: government figures\n  **Anagram of**(unravelling) [AT ST + L(the last letter,ultimate of \"Paul\") + ACTIVIST IS]\nDefn:  Figures relating to the human population and its condition and maintenance, eg. births, deaths, marriages, unemployment, age distribution, etc. tallied by the government.  Not exactly what springs to mind when one hears the phrase in common usage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turning up piece from Madonna, Mel B only gets Prince? (8)","output":"### Answer: NOBLEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prince?\n  ***Reversal of***(turning up) and **hidden in**(piece from) madonNA MEL B ONly"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large furniture store rebranded by Branson hit during the '80s? (4,1,6)","output":"### Answer: LIKE A VIRGIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: hit during the '80s?\n  L($$l$$arge) IKEA(international chain of stores specialising in knocked-down furniture, originating in Sweden) VIRGIN(Sir Richard Branson's flagship brand as in Virgin Atlantic Airways, Records, Mobile, Money, etc.)\nDefn:  Madonna hit song in the 80s"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Style of top kiss in supporting role to Leonardo? (10)","output":"### Answer: TURTLENECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Style of top\n  NECK(kiss,pet) **placed after**(in supporing role to, in a down clue) TURTLE(an example,? of a Leonardo \u2013 the leader of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a band of comic book and television characters, devised in the 80s whose 4 members were named after Italian painters)\nDefn:  A style of pullover, jumper or sweater with a high collar, often rolled or turned down, making the wearer's head appear to stick out like, well, a turtle's"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cryptic giant having joined Times \u2013 has he? (10)","output":"### Answer: ENIGMATIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: he\n  **Anagram of**(cryptic) [GIANT **plus**(having joined) TIMES]\nDefn:  An &lit, referencing Enigmatist, regular,giant Guardian Cryptic crossword setter, who hasn't joined the panel of Times crossword setters \u2013 or has he?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fostered one put stone finally in giant-killing weapon after run up? (9)","output":"### Answer: NURSELING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fostered one\n  [E(last letter,finally of \"stone\") **contained in**(put\u2026in) SLING(giant-killing weapon used in the biblical contestn of David vs. Goliath)] **placed after**(after) **reversal of**(up, in a down clue) RUN"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stigmatise thick person consuming food additive? (8)","output":"### Answer: DENOUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stigmatise\n  DUNCE(stupid,thick person) **containing**(consuming) ENO(the branded salts, essentially sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate that you take after,additive to, having too much food, to relieve that ill-feeling.  Named after its inventor James Crossley Eno. Edit.note:  Per comment #5:  OR as the setter intended E NO, part of food additive numbering system."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tie short procedure covered by plastic surgeon, ultimately? (4-2)","output":"### Answer: CLIP-ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tie\n  LIPO(short for liposuction,procedure for sucking excess fat out of your body, and since fat builds up again, your money is also being sucked out of your wallet) **contained in**(covered by) CN(the last letters,ultimately of \"plastic\" and \"surgeon\" respectively)\nDefn:  Kind of tie that doesn't require tying a knot, but just putting the clip on, knot and all"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English one who noted stirring Earl Grey at the top (5)","output":"### Answer: ELGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: English one who noted\n  **Anagram of**(stirring) [EARL + G(first letter,at the top of \"grey\")]\nDefn:  English composer,one who put notes together,noted \u2013 easier said than done"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rat on Archer (4)","output":"### Answer: TELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rat on,Archer\n  Double defn:  1st: To tell tales on someone; and 2nd:  The patriotic Swiss bowman William.  For a couple of moments, I was associating \"rat\" with \"Jeff\". \ud83d\ude42\nANSWER:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What'll stop you receiving advert for organ? (7)","output":"### Answer: EARPLUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: What'll stop you receiving advert for organ\n  PLUG($$advert$$isement) **placed after**(for) EAR(organ of hearing)\nDefn:  Device for organ that'll stop you from receiving advert \u2013 a great &lit"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spooner's tutor spotted cat (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEETAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: spotted cat\n  Spoonerism of \"teacher\",tutor"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Christmas book dropped by prize giver (4)","output":"### Answer: NOEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Christmas\n  \"Nobel\"(Alfred \u2013 founder,giver of the Nobel Prize) **minus**(dropped by) B($$b$$ook)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Well-prepared plans are formed (9)","output":"### Answer: FOREARMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Well-prepared\n  **Anagram of**(plans, as a verb) ARE FORMED"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money for tramp (5)","output":"### Answer: POUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Money,tramp\n  Double defn.  2nd: as a verb"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come on portrait of listener? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DRAW NEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come on\n  DRAWN EAR(a portrait of a ear,listener)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uniquely how folk tales begin (4)","output":"### Answer: ONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uniquely,how folk tales begin\n  Double defn:  2nd:  Eg.  \"ONCE upon a time, there lived a giant\u2026.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sacred book in case (5)","output":"### Answer: BLEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sacred\n  B($$b$$ook) LEST(in case,if it should happen)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One unfinished match brought back Eastern visitors (4)","output":"### Answer: MAGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eastern visitors\n  **Reversal of**(brought back) [I(Roman numeral one) + GAM(\"game\",match **minus** its last letter(unfinished)\nDefn:  Famed visitors, three wise men  from the East, to the infant Jesus"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tory kiss stirred old supporters of House (8)","output":"### Answer: YORKISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: old supporters of House\n  **Anagram of**(stirred) TORY KISS\nDefn:  Supporters of the Royal House of York, in the Wars of the Roses in olden England"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colour that's no good in neckwear (5)","output":"### Answer: TINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colour\n  NG($$n$$o $$g$$ood) **contained in**(in) TIE(neckwear)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fond bride straying out of bounds (9)","output":"### Answer: FORBIDDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of bounds\n  **Anagram of**(straying) FOND BRIDE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The best toys for children (4)","output":"### Answer: TOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The best,toys for children\n  Double defn:  1st:  The best, usually in the singular, as in .  They don't write lyrics like these anymore!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unguents applied to playground kicks (7)","output":"### Answer: RECOILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: kicks\n  OILS(unguents) **placed after**(applied to) REC(short for $$rec$$reation ground,playground)\nDefn:  The reaction that a firearm gives you when you let it off"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Librettist making three times as much in recession (name withheld) (7)","output":"### Answer: GILBERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Librettist\n  **Reversal of**(in recession) [TREBLIG{\"trebling\"(three times as much) **minus**(withheld) \"n\"(name)}]\nDefn:  Sir William, dramatist, humourist and librettist, half of the Gilbert and Sullivan team, responsible for English comic operettas"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aura of sanctity from prince with nothing on (4)","output":"### Answer: HALO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aura of sanctity\n  HAL(prince, son of King Henry IV of England, and later to become King Henry V) **plus**(with\u2026on) O(looks like 0,zero,nothing)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A big hand as Paul's carried off by ape (8)","output":"### Answer: APPLAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A big hand\n  **Anagram of**(off) PAUL'S **contained in**(carried\u2026by) APE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swollen, as smokers did (6)","output":"### Answer: PUFFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swollen,smokers did\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yokel pinching bottom of coquettish bird (8)","output":"### Answer: PHEASANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n  PEASANT(yokel) **containing**(pinching) H(last letter,bottom in a down clue of \"coquettish\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smallholder from the old country? (6)","output":"### Answer: YEOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smallholder\n  YE(the article \"the\" in old English) OMAN(country in the Middle East)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oddball's Christmas missive? (4)","output":"### Answer: CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oddball,Christmas missive?\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put right what stripper did after the act (9)","output":"### Answer: REDRESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put right,what stripper did after the act\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiptic setter's taken to Christmas show (5)","output":"### Answer: PANTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Christmas show\n  PAN(one of the setters for the Quiptic crossword) **plus**(taken) TO"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reason particular guest's content (5)","output":"### Answer: ARGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reason\n  **Hidden in**(\u2026's content) particulAR GUEst"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pour fat over wretched French jail (8)","output":"### Answer: BASTILLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French jail\n  BASTE(noun for liquid used to moisten and flavour meat during cooking, eg. drippings, butter, fat \u2013 to digress: Christmas, dinner in particular, reminds me that this word has never been the same for me since someone told me of her friend who had a novel use for a turkey baster \u2013 for a DIY AI \ud83d\ude42 ) **containing**(pour\u2026over) ILL(adjective, wretched)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boatman and I capsized in Canadian lake (8)","output":"### Answer: MANITOBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Canadian lake\n  **Anagram of**(capsized) BOATMAN **plus**(and) I"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chess champion announcing lack of fish on menu? (6)","output":"### Answer: KARPOV \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chess champion\n  **Homophone of**(announcing) \"carp\"(fish) \"off\"(lacking from,not on the menu for now)\nDefn:  Anatoly, world chess champion 1975-1985, and 1993-1999.  Not to be confused with Garry Kasparov who defeated him in the intervening period, and then broke away from the chess governing body, FIDE in 1993  Karpov held the title until 1999 when he himself resigned from FIDE.  (And you thought that chess was just a board-game)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raising bar in fixed game (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n  **Reversal of**(raising) [INN(where one can quench one's thirst,bar) **contained in**(in) SET(fixed, as in \"the date's been set\")]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lavish payment rector's accepted (4)","output":"### Answer: FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lavish\n  FEE(payment) **containing**(\u2026's accepted,is accepted) R($$r$$ector)\nDefn:  Ready or generous in giving,liberal,lavish"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Late enquiry about queen's hairdo (4)","output":"### Answer: PERM \n ### Explanation: Definition: hairdo\n  PM($$p$$ost-$$m$$ortem,an enquiry into the death of a person, the late so-and-so) **containing**(about) ER($$E$$lizabeth $$R$$egina,queen)\nDefn:  Short for permanent wave, so-called because the chemicals used caused the hair to curl permanently, sort of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confine temper when the game is safe (5,6)","output":"### Answer: CLOSE SEASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: when the game is safe\n  CLOSE(confine,shut as a verb) SEASON(to mitigate,moderate,temper as in \"to season one's admiration with reticence\")\nDefn:  The period when hunters are not allowed to hunt, and, hence, when the game,their quarry is safe from them"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gently wipe fish (3)","output":"### Answer: DAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gently wipe,fish\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Illuminated note in volume (5)","output":"### Answer: LITRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: volume\n  LIT(illuminated) RE(the syllable used for the second tone,note of a diatonic scale, after \"do\".  Or a \"drop of golden sun\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Troop keeps absorbent material for gun (9)","output":"### Answer: FLINTLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: gun\n  FLOCK(a collective noun for a group of animals, including humans,troop,band) **containing**(keeps) LINT(absorbent material used in eg. dressing wounds, derived in name and made from linen)\nDefn:  An old fashioned gun named after the firing mechanism"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novice splits Polish metal plate (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SHEET IRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: metal plate\n  TIRO(novice) **contained in**(splits) SHEEN(polish,shine as a noun)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weaken after losing pounds in Germany (5)","output":"### Answer: ESSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Germany\n  \"Lessen\"(weaken,diminish) **minus**(after losing) \"L\"(\u00a3,sign for pound sterling)\nDefn:  Town in Germany once famous for steel production and ammunition and armaments manufacturing"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A network under discussion (2,5)","output":"### Answer: AT ISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: under discussion\n  A TISSUE(a network, eg. a tissue of lies)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stern parent (4)","output":"### Answer: REAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stern,parent\n  Double defn:  1st: The back part,rear of the boat,the stern; and 2nd: To raise,bring up,rear children,parent as a verb"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal runs after snake (4)","output":"### Answer: BOAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\n  BOA(constrictor,large snake that, well, consticts its prey to death) R($$r$$uns as in cricketing notation)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charlie gets poorer daily (7)","output":"### Answer: CLEANER \n ### Explanation: Definition: daily\n  C(represented by \"Charlie\" in the phonetic alphabet) LEANER(poorer,less opulent)\nDefn:  A worker who comes into your house to clean and do other household chores, during the day, everyday, and hence is called a daily"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First-class match nearby (5)","output":"### Answer: ABOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: nearby\n  A(A-class,the best,first-class) BOUT(a boxing match)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supply lock for siren (9)","output":"### Answer: TEMPTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: siren\n  TEMP(a substitute,a replacement,something held in reserve,a supply in readiness \u2013 not sure if this is the correct sense of the word) TRESS(a lock of hair)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hurled bag out of festival site (9)","output":"### Answer: ALDEBURGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: festival site\n  **Anagram of**(out) HURLED BAG\nDefn:  A small town (population in 2001 census of less than 2800) in East Anglia, England near which is the site of the internationally renowned Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is consumed by bronze colossus (5)","output":"### Answer: TITAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: colossus\n  IT **contained in**(is consumed by) TAN(as a verb, to get to a bronze colour or as a noun, the colour itself)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supplies some skittles (3)","output":"### Answer: KIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supplies\n  **Hidden in**(some) sKITtles"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blossom makes church official initially feel let down (11)","output":"### Answer: ELDERFLOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blossom\n  ELDER(one of the governing officials of the church) F(first letter,initially of \"feel\") LOWER(let down,bring to a level nearer the centre of the earth)\nDefn:  Flower,blossom of the elder or elderberry shrub\/small tree"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Huge deficit in fuel (8)","output":"### Answer: COLOSSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Huge\n  LOSS(deficit,shortfall) **contained in**(in) COAL(fossil fuel)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Antihero disrupted broadcasting (2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: ON THE AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: broadcasting\n  **Anagram of**(disrupted) ANTIHERO"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ethiopian leader opening tournament (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tournament\n  E(first letter,leader of \"Ethiopian\") VENT(an opening)\nDefn:  A competitive event,tournament"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ref once failed to put into effect (7)","output":"### Answer: ENFORCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put into effect\n  **Anagram of**(failed) REF ONCE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evildoer gets around quiet cricketer (7)","output":"### Answer: SPINNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cricketer\n  SINNER(evil\/wrongdoer **containing**(gets around) P(abbrev. for $$p$$iano, musical instruction to play in a quiet manner)\nDefn:  For non-cricketing fans, a bowler who throws a spinning ball to the batter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men dare to change in cathedral (5,4)","output":"### Answer: NOTRE DAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: cathedral\n  **Anagram of**(change) MEN DARE TO"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cynical about operations for illness (6)","output":"### Answer: DROPSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: illness\n  DRY(sarcastic,mocking,ironic,cynical as in \"dry wit\", \"dry humour\") **containing**(about) OPS(short form of $$op$$eration$$s$$, as in \"black ops\")\nDefn:  Oedema\/edema, a condition,illness characterized by swelling caused by accumulation of watery fluid in animal body cells, tissues and cavities"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ridin' on island in the Pacific (6)","output":"### Answer: BIKINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the Pacific\n  BIKIN'(shortened form of biking,riding, a literary device mostly used in order to provide a rhyme) **placed before**(on, in a down clue) I($$i$$sland)\nDefn:  The atoll in the Pacific Ocean, former site of nuclear bomb tests"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go away with list that can be bagged (9)","output":"### Answer: SHOOTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: can be bagged\n  SHOO(go away!,off with you!) **plus**(with) TABLE(list of items)\nDefn:  That can be shot,bagged as with game, another hunting reference, cf 1Across"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nut rowed out into awkward current (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDERTOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: awkward current\n  **Anagram of**(out) NUT ROWED"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nosy parker adopts child of convict (8)","output":"### Answer: PRISONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: convict\n  PRIER(one who pries,nosy parker) **containing**(adopts) SON(child)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left embarrassed about exhaust (7)","output":"### Answer: RETIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Left\n  RED(embarrassed complexion) **containing**(about) TIRE(exhaust as a verb)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insect repellent affected some horses (7)","output":"### Answer: CAMPHOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insect repellent\n  CAMP(descriptive of affected behaviour, that which is artificial, vulgar and put-on.  Is it PC to say also descriptive of homosexuals, as given in Collins?) HOR(some,the first 3 letters of \"horses\")\nDefn:  A tough gummy aromatic compound derived from the wood and bark of the camphor tree, can be used as an insect repellent.  A camphorwood chest is great for keeping clothes safe from cloth-eating moths and other bugs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mother's request for fabric (6)","output":"### Answer: DAMASK \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabric\n  DAM(mother) ASK(request)\nDefn:  A reversible fabric with a pattern woven into it"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wait for veteran to strike out (4,2)","output":"### Answer: HOLD IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wait\n  HIT(to strike) **containing**(out) OLD(veteran as an adjective)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shot a sovereign? That's undisputed! (5)","output":"### Answer: TOTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's undisputed\n  TOT(a small measure of liquid spirits,eg. a shot of whiskey) [A L](a sovereign,an old coin valued at 1 pound,\u00a3,L)\nDefn:  Absolute,that's undisputed"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: These lads may turn out to be immortal (9)","output":"### Answer: DEATHLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: immortal\n  **Anagram of**(may turn out) THESE LADS"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Handy aid to warmth (4)","output":"### Answer: MUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handy aid to warmth\n  Cryptic defn: Tubular case covered with fur or warm material as an aid to keeping hands warm, primarily.  Not to be confused with the later eary aids.  A secondary purpose was as a handbag, or perhaps to conceal a weapon \u2013 I distinctly recall Lara (Julie Christie) pulling out a gun from her muff to shoot Komarovsky (Rod Steiger) in Doctor Zhivago."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog goes mad for fruit (8)","output":"### Answer: CURRANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n  CUR(dog) RANTS(goes mad in utterance,raves)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worn by a woman for a dance (6)","output":"### Answer: BOLERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worn by a woman,dance\n  Double defn:  1st: A kind of short jacket, not reaching the waistline with or without sleeves and open at the front, worn by women elsewhere and by men in Spain, especially those who appear in the bullring; and 2nd:  A sensuous Spanish dance to the music of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brings back games and increases keenness (6)","output":"### Answer: STROPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: increases keenness\n  **Reversal of**(brings back) SPORTS(a general noun for all sorts of games)\nDefn:  To sharpen,increase keenness of a razor by stroking it over a band made of leather or abrasive material.  Can still be seen in old-style barber shops."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doubled over and collapsed (6,2)","output":"### Answer: FOLDED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doubled over,collapsed\n  Double defn.  2nd:  As when a business goes bust,collapses"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Describing Hamlet and his rotten state (6)","output":"### Answer: DANISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Describing, Hamlet,his rotten state\n  Double defn. as well as a semi-&lit.  Wordplay:  **Anagram of**(rotten state) AND HIS.  1st defn:  Describing Hamlet, the great Dane; and 2nd defn:  Describing his rotten state of Denmark \u2013 it is Marcellus (and not Hamlet) who says:  \"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark\".   A cleverly constructed clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chap from Belgium is a loyal subject (8)","output":"### Answer: LIEGEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a loyal subject\n  A MAN(chap) who comes from LIEGE(a city in Belgium)\nDefn:  A faithful,loyal subject,vassal of his lord,the liege"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More than one out of two is of higher standard (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ABOVE PAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: of higher standard\n  Cryptic defn:  Above average,of a higher standard.  One is the average of (none and) two; so out of two, more than one is above the average.  Not to be confused with \"under par\", which in golf means of a higher, and not lower, standard.  Edit.note:  Put another way, a score of one upon,out of two is average; anything more than that is above average.  But  has got a better explanation for which thank you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancied to win and made a pile (6)","output":"### Answer: NAPPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancied to win,made a pile\n  Double defn:  1st:  In horse racing, to be named by a tipster as likely,fancied to win a race; and 2nd:  Past tense of to raise the fibres on the surface of cloth, and hence make its pile, which is the raised fibres of a cloth such as velvet or corduroy.  Liked the racing-related surface, though if everyone else has the same fancy, you wouldn't be making much, let alone a pile."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pamphlet's sound \u2013 makes a personal appeal (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTRACTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: makes a personal appeal\n  **Homophone of**(sound) [\"a tract\",a pamphlet usually on a religious topic + \" 's\"]\nDefn:  To appeal to,be liked by another person"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turned on bad parent (6)","output":"### Answer: ENRAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turned on\n  **Anagram of**(bad) PARENT\nDefn:  Excited by,turned on,rapturously consumed by eg love \u2013 though some would rather fall in chocolate than in love. \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flagrant licence (6)","output":"### Answer: PATENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flagrant,licence\n  Double defn:  1st: Obvious,for all to see; and 2nd: A licence that a sovereign state grants the holder,patentee the rights to an invention,original product,process etc. for a limited period."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All too human story in which evil makes a comeback (8)","output":"### Answer: FALLIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: All too human\n  FABLE(story) **containing**(in which) **reversal of**(makes a comeback) ILL(an evil, as in \"of ill repute\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely light (4)","output":"### Answer: VERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely,light\n  Double defn:  2nd: A flare,light shot from a special pistol, developed by Edward Very"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep getting drunk? Now hang on! (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HOLD TIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Now hang on!\n  HOLD(keep,hold on to) **plus**(getting) TIGHT(slang for drunk)\nDefn:  A warning, usually shouted, to hang on firmly to something fixed, before one is flung off, \u2013 or falls off one's barstool \u2013 nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put off writing letter to a relative (5)","output":"### Answer: DAUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put off\n  D(a letter of the alphabet) **plus**(to) AUNT(one of your relatives)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It comes from the Latin, as far as one knows (1,6)","output":"### Answer: A PRIORI \n ### Explanation: Definition: as far as one knows\n  Cryptic defn (I think):  Known to be true without requiring experience or examination of the matter.  The phrase in Latin literally means \"(it comes) from the former\".  I hope I've got the first part of the clue interpreted correctly \u2013 could it perhaps have been better with \"It comes from former Latin\u2026..\"?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They work around the clock (5)","output":"### Answer: HANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They work around the clock\n  Double defn:  1st:  People who work, usually at manual labour, and perhaps around the clock; and 2nd: The minute and hour (and perhaps second) hands of a clock that move,work around"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flu? See a doctor at home (7)","output":"### Answer: EASEFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: at home\n  **Anagram of**(doctor) FLU SEE A\nDefn:  Relaxed, as if one were at home"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Young army chap is awkward, but learns (9)","output":"### Answer: SUBALTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Young army chap\n  **Anagram of**(is awkward) BUT LEARNS\nDefn:  A commissioned army officer below the rank of captain, and presumably young as well"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French writer's story set in the ruins of Rome (7)","output":"### Answer: MOLIERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French writer\n  LIE(story,fabrication) **contained in**(set in) **anagram of**(the ruins of) ROME"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lucky yet strange turn o' fate (9)","output":"### Answer: FORTUNATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lucky\n  **Anagram of**(strange) TURN O FATE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bar attire set out for judge (9)","output":"### Answer: ARBITRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: judge\n  **Anagram of**(set out) BAR ATTIRE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game for a drink after the dance (9)","output":"### Answer: HOPSCOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\n  SCOTCH(drink,whiskey) **placed after**(after) HOP(a dance party)\nDefn:  A children's game which surprisingly is to be found in many countries, with various local names.  We used to call it \"aeroplane\" here, and it seems that children in Mexico call it a similar name \u2013 \"little aeroplane (avioncito)\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Music hall medley (7)","output":"### Answer: VARIETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Music hall,medley\n  Double defn:  1st:  Another name for the entertainment found in music halls; and 2nd:  A mixture,medley"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Still in a terrible fluster (7)","output":"### Answer: RESTFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\n  **Anagram of**(terrible) FLUSTER"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Splitting hairs in divorce (7)","output":"### Answer: PARTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Splitting hairs,divorce\n  Double defn:  1st:  Cryptically, splitting, not individual hairs, but different areas of the hair on your head to get a parting.  Nice surface, as in a divorce, the parties often split hairs,make unnecessary petty distinctions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spectacular effect when powder magazine finally goes up (5)","output":"### Answer: ECLAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spectacular effect\n  **Reversal of**(goes up, in a down clue) [TALC(powder) + E(last letter,finally, of \"magazine\")]\nDefn:  Showy,brilliant display"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One guide \u2013 or a good many (5)","output":"### Answer: PILOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One guide\n  PI(short for pious,good) LOT(many,plentiful)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setters return, breaking dog's entrance (7)","output":"### Answer: BEWITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: entrance\n  **Reversal of**(return) WE(pronoun to refer to setters of the crossword, in contrast to you, us solvers) **contained in**(breaking) BITCH(female dog, really)\nDefn:  To put under a spell,entrance, not to be confused with that through which you enter"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One fancies commercial on satellite station \u2013 theatrical drama? (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One fancies\n  AD(advertisement,commercial **plus**(on) MIR(the Soviet Union\/Russian satellite space station) ER(title of the TV soap opera revolving round the $$e$$mergency $$r$$oom\/operating theatre,theatrical drama, though just being a soap would qualify it as \"theatrical drama\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blocking a good try with right difficulties (5)","output":"### Answer: AGGRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: difficulties\n  R(right) **contained in**(blocking \u2026with) [{A G(a good)} + GO(a try,an attempt)\nDefn:  Short for aggravation, things which give you problems,difficulties"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Took back on medical ground (9)","output":"### Answer: RECLAIMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Took back\n  **Anagram of**(ground) [RE(on,about,refering to) MEDICAL]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: National treasure and good man \u2013 English writer capturing hearts with fine lines (7,3)","output":"### Answer: STEPHEN FRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: National treasure\n  ST(abbrev. for saint,good man) E($$E$$nglish) PEN(writer) **containing**(capturing) H(abbrev. for $$h$$earts, as in bridge notation) F($$f$$ine) RY(abbrev. for railway which runs on lines)\nDefn:  A multi-talented national treasure \u2013 actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, poet, comedian, television presenter, and film director."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First to post off knickers for soldiers (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: soldiers\n  \"pants\"(knickers,undergarments in the UK) **minus**(off) \"p\"(first letter of,to \"post\")\nDefn:  A caste in a colony of ants who act as soldiers"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Studying  2's epic work without the use of Google, perhaps (11)","output":"### Answer: RESEARCHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Studying\n  RING(epic operatic work by Wagner,answer to 2 down) **containing**(without,outside) E-SEARCH{$$e$$lectronic search on the Internet with the use of a search engine like,perhaps, Google}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy Baldrick idea, without the slightest bit of intelligence, repeatedly, on this? (10)","output":"### Answer: BLACKADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n  **Anagram of**(crazy) BALDRCKDEA{\"baldrick idea\" **minus**(without) the \"i\"s(first letter,slightest bit of \"intelligence\", twice,repeatedly}\nDefn:  The TV series in which you know what to expect whenever Baldrick, Blackadder's dim dogsbody, says \"I have an idea\".  I think this is a terrific &lit.  Three of the seasons also have Stephen Fry (cf 11A) acting in them."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nostalgically upset, having lost coal production in a way that's permanent (9)","output":"### Answer: LASTINGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a way that's permanent\n  **Anagram of**(upset) NSTLGIALY{\"nostalgically\" **minus**(having lost) the individual letters(production) in \"coal\"}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One from Middle East terrorist group joining 11 programme (5)","output":"### Answer: IRAQI \n ### Explanation: Definition: One from Middle East\n  IRA(Irish terrorist group) **plus**(joining) QI(standing for Quite Interesting, TV quiz panel show,programme hosted by 11 across,Stephen Fry.  The reference that led me to the answer to 11 across.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like Elvis's shock \u2013 America cried around centre of Memphis (7)","output":"### Answer: UPSWEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like Elvis's shock\n  [US(United States of America) WEPT(cried)] **containing**(around) P(middle letter,centre of \"Memphis\"). \nDefn:  How Elvis Presley combed his shock of hair.  Nice surface perhaps refering to Elvis's shocking death."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It would make Angus flip to take in recipe by first-class cook (6)","output":"### Answer: BRAISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cook\n  BSE($$b$$ovine $$s$$pongiform $$e$$ncephalopathy,mad cow disease, that would make eg. Aberdeen Angus, a breed of cattle, go mad,flip) **containing**(to take in) R(abbrev. for recipe, as used in medical prescriptions) **plus**(by) AI(looks like A1,first class)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Genius that scored in National having placed outside bet (6)","output":"### Answer: WAGNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Genius that scored\n  N(abbrev. of national) **contained in**(having placed outside) WAGER(bet)\nDefn:  Richard, genius that scored music"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piece of gear to groom canines? (10)","output":"### Answer: TOOTHBRUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of gear to groom canines\n  TOOTH(piece of gearwheel which meshes with other gearwheels) BRUSH(to groom the coat of dogs,canines)\nDefn:  Whimisically, a piece of equipment,gear to brush,groom teeth,canines.  Another &lit I think."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star with northern bird (5)","output":"### Answer: HERON \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n  HERO(star) **plus**(with) N($$n$$orthern)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confirm when sure (9)","output":"### Answer: ASCERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confirm\n  AS(as in \"as and when\") CERTAIN(sure)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 11's book \"Second one breaking open six-pack, perhaps how Sinatra did it, endlessly drunk consuming sauce\" (4,2,2,7)","output":"### Answer: MOAB IS MY WASHPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 11's book\n  MO(second,from moment) + [I(Roman numeral one) **contained in**(breaking open) ABS(short for abdominal muscles,called a six-pack when firm and strong)] MY WA{\"My Way\", title of one of,perhaps Frank Sinatra's songs, with the line \"I did it my way\", **minus** the last letter(endlessly)} + SOT(a drunk) **containing**(consuming) HP(popular brand of brown sauce)\nDefn:  Autobiography of 11 across,Stephen Fry's early years.  Apparently, he never explained the significance of the title."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unrealistic Abramovich starts to tear into Chelsea? (8)","output":"### Answer: ROMANTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unrealistic\n  ROMAN(Abramovich, Russian owner of Chelsea football club, among other things) TIC(initial letters,starts to \"$$t$$ear $$i$$nto $$C$$helses\").  Nice surface, might even be an &lit?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change layout removing first \"navy\" from flag (8)","output":"### Answer: REDESIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change layout\n  \"red ensign\",a flag flown by various (merchant) navies **minus**(removing) \"n\"(first letter of \"navy\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plans redraft of catechisms (10)","output":"### Answer: SCHEMATICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plans\n  **Anagram of**(redraft of) CATECHISMS"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incidental information in window by door (9)","output":"### Answer: SIDELIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: window by door\n  SIDE(incidental,not central or main \u2013 unless it's \"a bit on the side\"?) LIGHT(information, as in \"to shed light on the matter\")  Edit.note:   gives the correct parsing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About one Birmingham side with rules for residents (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CIVIL LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: rules for residents\n  C(about,$$c$$irca) I(Roman numeral one) VILLA(short for \"Aston Villa\", a Birmingham side,football team) W($$w$$ith)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Business building bad press around record label (8)","output":"### Answer: PREMISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Business building\n  **Anagram of**(bad) PRESS **containing**(around) EMI(record label)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imagine Tramp would consume tablet (6)","output":"### Answer: IDEATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imagine\n  I'D(shortened form of I,pronoun for Tramp, would) Edit.note: EAT ~~**containing**~~(consume) E(the drug, $$E$$cstasy, usually in the form of a tablet)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A nerdier scientist rearranged drawer in house? (6,2,9)","output":"### Answer: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drawer in house\n  **Anagram of**(rearranged) A NERDIER SCIENTIST"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turning up to support shy creature (5)","output":"### Answer: COYPU \n ### Explanation: Definition: creature\n  **Reversal of**(turning) UP **placed after**(to support, in a down clue) COY(shy,reserved)\nDefn:  A large, South American aquatic rodent, looking like a cross between a beaver and a big rat"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Power to rogue solicitor (4)","output":"### Answer: PIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: solicitor\n  P(abbrev. for power, especially in physics) **plus**(to) IMP(rogue,cheeky chap)\nDefn:  Not a solicitor with a silk wig and gown, but flashy clothes, bling and a stable"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cryptic clue brains need time to unravel (11)","output":"### Answer: INSCRUTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cryptic\n  **Anagram of**(to unravel) [CLUE BRAINS **plus**(need) T(\u00ad$$t$$ime)].  Nice WIWD (wordplay intertwining with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pull heads off tulips or wallflowers (3)","output":"### Answer: TOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pull\n  Initial letters of(heads off) \"$$T$$ulips $$O$$r $$W$$allflowers\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunk, withholding name, may be punished (5)","output":"### Answer: CANED \n ### Explanation: Definition: punished\n  \"canned\"(drunk,plastered) **minus**(withholding) \"n\"($$n$$ame)\nDefn:  A now obsolete form of punishment, that used to strike fear into the hearts of errant children, including yours truly"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Room the Queen gives the field marshal (9)","output":"### Answer: KITCHENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: the field marshal\n  KITCHEN(room) ER($$E$$lizabeth \u00ad$$R$$egina, the Queen)\nDefn:  Field Marshal Herbert Horatio Kitchener who later became an aide-de-camp to Queen Victoria, which Queen gave him a room, I presume, as the clue says."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's eccentric of Crux to keep frogs, primarily (3-6)","output":"### Answer: OFF-CENTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's eccentric\n  OF + CENTRE(core,as in \"the crux of the matter\") **containing**(to keep) F(initial letter,primarily of \"frogs\").  A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female duck not recorded (5)","output":"### Answer: OLIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female\n  O(looks like 0,zero,duck, a non-score eg. in cricket) LIVE(actually happening in realtime as you are watching, say a game or a performance and not recorded at an earlier time \u2013 well, not always everything) \nDefn:  Name for a female, eg. Olive Oyl.  Nice surface not applicable to the music industry nowadays?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chapter of endless saga does, in translation (7)","output":"### Answer: EPISODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chapter\n  EPI[\"epic\"(saga) **minus** its last letter(endless)] + **anagram of**(in translation) DOES.  Is \"does\" used in the sense of \"suffices\" for the surface reading?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brad, say, last in cabin to go sick (4)","output":"### Answer: NAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brad\n  N[last letter of(last in) \"cabin\"] + AIL(to go,get sick)\nDefn:  A type(say) of nail, not to be confused with Brad, the last of the landlubbers to throw up in the ship's cabin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of speech dropped nowadays, for another (4)","output":"### Answer: VERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\n  \"adverb\"(a part of speech that is any word, group of words, clause that modifies a verb, an adjective, another adverb, in fact, anything other than a noun \u2013 as in \"They could probably easily envy the very happily married couple\", a sentence that has 4 adverbs) **minus**(dropped) AD($$a$$nno $$D$$omini,nowadays since the birth of Christ)\nDefn:  Another part of speech"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run with the pack, like Tory at his best (7)","output":"### Answer: CONFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run with the pack\n  C(abbrev. for a member of the Conservative Party,Tory) ON FORM(performing at his\/one's best, said of a performer or sportsman)\nDefn:  Figuratively, of a member of a group,pack,herd following what the rest of the pack does, eg. relating to dress, speech and thought"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Faint circle in fresh snow (5)","output":"### Answer: SWOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Faint\n  O(shaped like a circle) **containing**(in) **anagram of**(fresh) SNOW\nDefn:  To faint \u2013 what Victorian and Mills & Boon heroines did on seeing, say, a naked male chest, or less \u2013 perhaps with the Victorians, a naked piano leg."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hold up progress, partly thanks to new alliance (9)","output":"### Answer: STONEWALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold up progress\n  ***Hidden in***(partly) thankS TO NEW ALLiance.  Very cleverly hidden.\nDefn:   To obstruct,block,hinder progress of business, be it passing of a bill in parliament, or play in the cricket field.  The former by excessive or prolonged debate, and the latter by the batsmen's defensive play, which I hazard is what has given cricket a bad name as a spectator sport.  A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quality credit (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTRIBUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quality,credit\n  Double defn: 1st: A trait,characteristic; and 2nd: To give credit where credit is due,to identify the originator of,source of,reason for something or other"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tasteless play ends after short 15 (5)","output":"### Answer: TACKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tasteless\n  Y(last letter with which \"play\" ends) **placed after**(after) TACK(a short nail,answer to 15 across)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Press for payment to be completed, we hear (3)","output":"### Answer: DUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Press for payment\n  **Homophone of**(we hear) \"done\"(completed)\nDefn:  A demand, pressing for payment, especially a written one, possibly ending with the ultimatum \"\u2026or else you will be hearing from our solicitors.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Could be Jonathan's original sin (6,5)","output":"### Answer: EATING APPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Could be Jonathan,'s ,original sin\n  Cryptic defn(?):  Reference to Jonathan Hasbrouck who \"discovered\" the apple named after him.  He must have been eating not a few of those apples in his time.  Original sin is the Christian theological doctrine of humanity's state of sin, resulting from the Fall of Man, an event symbolised by Adam and Eve eating of the fruit, symbolised by an apple, of the Tree of Knowledge.\nOr if you like it's a double defn: 1st:  An example(could be) of an edible(eating) apple is the Jonathan; and 2nd: Original sin symbolised by apple eating."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having a ball, including one's sweetheart (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN CLOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having a ball\n  INC(abbrev. for \"$$inc$$luding\") LOVER(one's sweetheart)\nDefn:  Having an enjoyable time,living in luxury, comfort and ease.  Apparently derived from the use of clover to fatten cattle \u2013 picture fat happy cows grazing in clover (if only they knew how to dance :-)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swingeing fines involving the pub party (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SINN FEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: party\n  **Anagram of**(swingeing,punishing) [FINES **plus**(involving) INN(pub)]\nDefn:  Irish political party present in both North and Republican Ireland"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remove part of bird's crest (5)","output":"### Answer: RIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: crest\n  \"Partridge\"(bird) **minus**(remove) \"part\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have a chocolaty snack, perhaps, to beat everything (4,3,7)","output":"### Answer: TAKE THE BISCUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to beat everything\n  Cryptic defn: To take the cake,to surpass,beat everything, especially in terms of stupidity, folly or just being extreme, eg. \"His last statement takes the biscuit!\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A little bird, a bigger bird (7)","output":"### Answer: BITTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bigger bird\n  BIT(a little) TERN(a sea bird, related to the gull)\nDefn:  A bigger bird related to the heron"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: African piano, the one that's playing (9)","output":"### Answer: ETHIOPIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: African\n  **Anagram of**(that's playing) [PIANO THE + I(Roman numeral for one)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game of numbers, including 15, oddly (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\n  TENS(numbers) **containing**(including) NI[\"n\" and \"i\", first and third letters(oddly) of \"nail\"(answer to 15 across)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drawback taking exercise? It gets you out of shape! (6)","output":"### Answer: WARPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of shape\n  **Reversal of**(back) DRAW \u2013 splitting \"drawback\" \u2013 **containing**(taking) PE(abbrev. of \"$$p$$hysical \u00ad$$e$$ducation\", taken to represent \"exercise\").  A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 20% like Pinky, for instance (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: ONE IN FIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 20%,Pinky, for instance\n  Double defn: 1st: One item,eg. a point score, out of,in five,20%; and 2nd: The pinky, littlest finger \u2013 one of the five fingers in each hand.  The finger which must be pointed straight out when you're holding your cup of tea."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cold weather headgear, apparently, much reduced (5,3)","output":"### Answer: POLAR CAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: much reduced\n  Whimsically(apparently), CAP(headgear) you might wear in the POLAR regions(in cold weather)\nDefn:  That which is much reduced,melted as a result of global warming"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Use drugs? He'd have a job! (8)","output":"### Answer: EMPLOYEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: He'd have a job\n  EMPLOY(use) EE(the abbrev. for the drugs Ecstasy and Ecstasy)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nearly finish working (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CLOSE ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nearly\n  CLOSE(finish,end) ON(working,as in \"on duty or on shift\")\nDefn:  As in \"It must have taken you close on thirty minutes to finish the crossword\"  (\"Of course, it didn't!\u2026..it took me longer!\" \ud83d\ude42 )"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yet Man, pace Donne, really is one! (6)","output":"### Answer: ISLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: one\n  Cryptic defn: With due respect to,pace (Latin) English poet John Donne who wrote \"No man is an island\u2026\", the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, is in fact one (an island)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US city leader, short and overweight (6)","output":"### Answer: BOSTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: US city\n  BOS[\"boss\"(leader) **minus** its last letter(short)] ***placed above***(over, in a down clue) TON(a unit of weight)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More like one of the crowd (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: More,one of the crowd\n  Double defn: 2nd: In a movie set, he\/she plays the role of one of the crowd"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The academic world quietly skewers French philosopher (6)","output":"### Answer: CAMPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The academic world\n  P(abbrev. for piano, musical instruction to play quietly) **contained in**(skewers) CAMUS(Albert, 1913-1960, French philosopher-writer and Nobel laureate for literature)\nDefn: Literally, the physical space on which an institution of education,academy stands, and figuratively, the world of higher of higher education."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find out about alternative careers and then start to hesitate (8)","output":"### Answer: RESEARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Find out about\n  **Anagram of**(alternative) CAREERS **plus**(and then) H(initial letter of,start to \"hesitate\"). \nDefn: As a verb"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet time with a partner starts to nark us more each year (3,5)","output":"### Answer: PER ANNUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: each year \n  P(piano,quiet) ERA(a long time period) **plus**(with a) N($$N$$orth, the partner to the player South in bridge notation) N,U,M(initial letters of,starts to \"nark\", \"us\", \"more\" respectively)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It causes sudden pain as woman embraces Joe (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It causes sudden pain\n  ANNA(a woman's name) **containing**(embraces) GI(Joe, the American male soldier.  GI itself comes from $$g$$alvanized $$i$$ron to indicate in accounts items made from it, then was extended to mean all $$g$$overnment $$i$$ssue, then extended to refer to the men, whilst Joe is the personification of a fellow,the common man).  Not sure who or what is causing the pain to whom in the surface reading!\nDefn:  In addition to the wellknown chest pains due to momentary lack of adequate supply of blood\/oxygen to the heart, it can also refer to any disease of the throat that causes spasmodic,sudden and painful choking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drastically restyle her at address in W1 (6,6)","output":"### Answer: HARLEY STREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: address in W1\n  **Anagram of**(drastically) RESTYLE HER AT\nDefn: Address in Westminster, London W1, noted for the large number of private (read expensive) specialists in medicine and surgery practising there."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lighthouse protecting you in the old days (4)","output":"### Answer: THOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: you in the old days\n  **Hidden in**(protecting) lighTHOUse\nDefn: The word for \"you\" in the English of the old days"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Almost understand case for drug (8)","output":"### Answer: SEDATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drug\n  SE(understand,see without its last letter,almost) DATIVE(in the grammar of certain languages such as Greek, German or Latin to denote the case of nouns, and adjectives used to express the indirect object, to identify the recipients, and for other purposes \u2013 regardless, it's all Greek to me \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Burning novel? Irate men of letters! (8)","output":"### Answer: LITERATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: men of letters\n  LIT(burning,alight) + **anagram of**(novel) IRATE\nDefn: The learned class as a whole.  Lovely surface"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Information and energy combine to form hereditary unit (4)","output":"### Answer: GENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hereditary unit\n  GEN(information, derived from $$gen$$eral information) **plus**(and) E($$e$$nergy, famously in E=mc2 )"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor using typist's chair (12)","output":"### Answer: PSYCHIATRIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doctor\n  **Anagram of**(using) TYPIST'S CHAIR\nDefn: Doctor who diagnoses and treats or \"cures\" you of your mental disorders, through listening to, and encouraging you to talk about your inner self, aka a headshrink"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shy, evenly mottled prairie wolf (6)","output":"### Answer: COYOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: prairie wolf\n  COY(shy) + O,T, E(second, fourth and sixth letters,evenly of \"mottled\") \nDefn: As exemplified by the sworn enemy of the Road Runner"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Faint expression of fear about partner (4,4)","output":"### Answer: KEEL OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Faint\n  **Reversal of**(about) EEK!(a shriek,expression of fear) LOVER(partner, euphemistically)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To throw something from ship or plane is not unusual (8)","output":"### Answer: JETTISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: To throw something from ship\n  JET(plane powered by generated thrust) + **anagram of**(unusual) IS NOT"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slippery eel's head found in Serpentine (6)","output":"### Answer: SNEAKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slippery\n  E(initial letter,head of \"eel\") **contained in**(found in) SNAKY(serpentine,coiled like a snake)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country originally banned alcoholic drinks (4)","output":"### Answer: ALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: alcoholic drinks\n  Wales(country) **minus** its first letter,originally banned"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Theatre providing entertainment for children? (9)","output":"### Answer: PLAYHOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Theatre,entertainment for children\n  Double defn: 2nd: a small house for children to play in.  Can also be called a Wendy house."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He guards small gate, perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: SENTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: He guards\n  S($$s$$mall) ENTRY(an example of which,perhaps is a gate).  A wordplay intertwined with the definition (WIWD)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bully kills strumpet, popular and impish creature (15)","output":"### Answer: RUMPELSTILTSKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: impish creature\n  **Anagram of**(bully) [KILLS STRUMPET] + IN(popular, as in \"the in-thing, in-crowd\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flattery finally gets you \u2014 and us \u2014 in a lather (8)","output":"### Answer: SOAPSUDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lather\n  SOAP(slang for flattery, especially if it's soft) + S, U, D, S(last letters,finally of \"gets\", \"you\", \"and\", and \"us\" respectively).  Another nice surface \u2013 agitation caused by obvious flattery."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soothsayer and a swami putting foot over head (5)","output":"### Answer: AUGUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soothsayer\n  A + UGUR{\"guru\"(swami,Hindu intellectual or spiritual teacher) with its last letter,foot **placed above**(putting \u2026  over, in a down clue) its top,head}. \nDefn: Fortune tellers and swamis are likely to practice yoga, as well, at least in India, and be capable of putting their feet over their heads.  Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imagining making a baby (10)","output":"### Answer: CONCEIVING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imagining,making a baby\n  Double defn: The surface is so smooth, that it took me some time to separate the 2 meanings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Each monk is embarrassed to have a dirty habit (5-5)","output":"### Answer: CHAIN-SMOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dirty habit\n  **Anagram of**(embarrassed) EACH MONK IS.  A nice surface \u2013 of monks with unwashed robes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's hard to negotiate with drunk guy, perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: TIGHTROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's hard to negotiate\n  TIGHT(drunk,plastered) ROPE(what could,perhaps be used as a guy,stay,something to secure with)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman taking part in battles showing caution (8)","output":"### Answer: WARINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: caution\n  INES(a woman's name) **contained in**(taking part in) WARS(battles)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mammals with just over 100 people who look after them (6)","output":"### Answer: CIVETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mammals\n  CI(Roman numerals for 101,just over 100) + VETS(short for veterinarians, doctors who look after animals including mammals,them)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whack 150, get dismissed (5)","output":"### Answer: CLOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whack\n  CL(Roman numerals for 150) OUT(get dismissed, eg. in cricket)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: type of vegetable (4)","output":"### Answer: LEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: type of vegetable\n  **Reversal of**(\"over\",second part of answer to 24 across) KEEL(first part of answer to 24 across)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whose mobile includes mostly moulded display? (8)","output":"### Answer: SHOWCASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: display\n  **Anagram of**(mobile) WHOSE **containing**(includes) CAS{\"cast\"(moulded) **minus** its last letter(mostly)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Far from lavish king enters resorts with wife finally (6)","output":"### Answer: SPARSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Far from lavish\n  R(Latin $$R$$ex,king) **contained in**(enters) SPAS(resorts with springs and baths) **plus**(with) E(last letter,finally of \"wife\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dash after old paper over and over again (5)","output":"### Answer: OFTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: over and over again\n  EN(the endash \u2013 half the width of an emdash \u2014 which in turn is 1\/6 of an inch wide \u2013 so there you have it) **placed after**(after) O($$o$$ld) FT(the newspaper the $$F$$inancial $$T$$imes)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adequate fare enhanced by new role (9)","output":"### Answer: TOLERABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adequate\n  TABLE(figuratively, the food and drinks served at meals,fare) **contained in**(enhanced by) **anagram of**(new) of ROLE. \nDefn: To an adequate,acceptable level"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In speech, conclude Madonna provides a hospital (9)","output":"### Answer: INFIRMARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: hospital\n  INFIR{**homophone of**(in speech) of \"infer\"(conclude)} + MARY(Madonna,the Virgin Mary, definitely not the Material Girl)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good to leave happy \u2013 like times gone by (5)","output":"### Answer: OLDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: like times gone by\n  \"Golden\"(happy, as in \"the golden days\") **minus**(to leave) G($$g$$ood)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colour's return bound to keep street on board (6)","output":"### Answer: PASTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colour\n  **Reversal of**(return) LEAP(bound,jump) **containing**(to keep \u2026 on board) ST($$st$$reet)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What causes change concerning a refined sort? (7)","output":"### Answer: REAGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: What causes change\n  RE(concerning,about) + A + GENT(short for gentleman,a presumed refined sort of chap)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This is bound to happen, therefore lads alter wicket (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SOD\u2019S LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: This is bound to happen\n  SO(therefore,hence,thus) + **anagram of**(alter) LADS + W(abbrev. for $$w$$icket in cricket notation). \nDefn: Aka Murphy's Law, whose central premise is \"If anything can go wrong, it WILL go wrong\", and its corollaries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dig in small and untidy dump (6)","output":"### Answer: SHOVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dig\n  S($$s$$mall) **plus**(and) HOVEL(untidy dump,disorganized, cramped and messy dwelling place)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maiden entering opening is let in (5)","output":"### Answer: ADMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: let in\n  M(abbrev. for \"maiden\" in cricket notation) **contained in**(entering) ADIT(an opening into a mine)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maiden with no ugly day for a change? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: YOUNG LADY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maiden\n  **Anagram of**(for a change) NO UGLY DAY"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Safe haven in large northern city (9)","output":"### Answer: ANCHORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Safe haven,large northern city\n  Double defn: 2nd: Largest city in the northern state of Alaska"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The best team's comment to the audience (5)","output":"### Answer: ASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: comment to the audience\n  A-SIDE(the best,first class,Class A team,side)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Madrid the church's recess is to slip away (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: slip away\n  EL(the definite article \"the\" in the local language in Madrid) APSE(a church's recess)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roughly prune an alyssum's trailer yearly (3,5)","output":"### Answer: PER ANNUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: yearly\n  **Anagram of**(roughly) [PRUNE AN] + M(last letter,trailer of \"alyssum\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Phlegmatic son near top (6)","output":"### Answer: STOLID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Phlegmatic\n  S($$s$$on) [TO LID](near,in the direction of \u2013 didn't we previously discuss whether near=to was kosher? \u2013 top,lid of a vessel and such)   \nDefn:  Of an unemotional, sluggish and dull temperament \u2013 supposedly the character of one having an overabundance of phlegm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncontrolled at once, like a green juggler's ball? (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: OUT OF HAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncontrolled,at once,like a green juggler's ball\n  Triple defn: 1st: Like a classroom without a teacher present; and 2nd: Like an answer from the top of one's head, without hesitation or thought; and 3rd: Like a ball (of any colour) of an inexperienced,green juggler (of any colour) which is missed being caught"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Well done! Saluting cartoon Goofy (15)","output":"### Answer: CONGRATULATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Well done\n  **Anagram of**(Goofy) SALUTING CARTOON"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave groups to worry (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SET SAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\n  SETS(groups) + AIL(to worry,sicken)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's blackballed Roman chap, soon good grass gets answer (7,3,5)","output":"### Answer: PERSONA NON GRATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's blackballed Roman\n  PERSON(chap) ANON(soon) G($$g$$ood) RAT(to tell on,betray,grass, especially to the law) ***plus***(gets) A($$a$$nswer, as in \"Q and A\"). \nDefn: In Latin, the old Roman language, for someone who is not welcome,explicitly excluded.  \"Blackball\" is derived from the traditional anonymous voting process by placing a white ball (accepting) or a black ball(rejecting) into the ballot box to decide the fate of would-be members."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sally goes about book burning (5)","output":"### Answer: RABID \n ### Explanation: Definition: burning\n  RAID(a sally,raid especially into enemy-held territory) **containing**(goes about) B(\u00ad$$b$$ook)\nDefn: Extremely keen about"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A ring with timelessness (8)","output":"### Answer: ETERNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: A ring with timelessness\n  Cryptic defn(?): A type of ring as a token of lasting affection.  In case you're not aware, and in case your dear wife says she'd like one, the picture shows what you're in for (hopefully not lasting debt \ud83d\ude42 ).  The continuous, never-ending band of stones is meant to symbolise timelessness \u2013 not hard to see who's promoting that!\nOr it could be a double defn.(?)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soft chicken, perhaps, is a competitor (6)","output":"### Answer: PLAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: competitor\n  P($$p$$iano, musical notation to play softly) LAYER(an example,perhaps of a chicken,hen kept for laying eggs)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave it rolling around on high ground (9)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: high ground\n  **Anagram of**(rolling around) [LEAVE IT] + ON"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Magnify computer key area and left upset (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCALATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Magnify\n  ESC( the Escape key on the left top corner of your computer keyboard) A($$a$$rea) **plus**(and) L($$l$$eft) ATE(worried,upset, as in \"His financial problems ate at him\")\nDefn:  To increase in intensity or magnitude,swell,magnify"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wide? By a yard \u2013 length, yes \u2013 catch! (6)","output":"### Answer: WAYLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: catch\n  W(a ball bowled $$w$$ide of the batter, in cricket notation) + A + Y($$y$$ard) + L($$l$$ength) AY(another form of \"aye\",yes)  \nDefn: To catch,pounce on from an ambush"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No boxer enjoys this rest (4-3)","output":"### Answer: SHUT-EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rest\n  Cryptic defn: An eye can be so heavily and repeatedly punched in a boxing match that it cannot be opened,will remain shut, usually leading to the referee stopping the fight and awarding the match to the inflictor \u2013 something obviously that the loser won't enjoy \u2013 perhaps more so the losing than the pain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Me and Lucy travel for school (6)","output":"### Answer: LYCEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: school\n  **Anagram of**(travel) [ME & LUCY]\nDefn: A French school for students between elementary school and university"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coffee gizmo chairman conceals (5)","output":"### Answer: MOCHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coffee\n  **Hidden in**(conceals) gizMO CHAirman"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Say it, for example, before church (9)","output":"### Answer: PRONOUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Say\n  PRONOUN(an example of which,for example is \"it\") **placed before**(before) CE(abbrev. for $$C$$hurch of $$E$$ngland)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where one may put the chalk before break, at the right moment (2,3)","output":"### Answer: ON CUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where one may put the chalk before break,at the right moment\n  Double defn: 1st: Cryptic defn: A billiards\/snooker\/pool player may put chalk on his\/her cue just before his\/her turn,break"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keen for action? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: BATTLE CRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keen for action\n  Cryptic defn: BATTLE(action,fighting) + CRY(keen,mourn, usually for the dead) making something to rally the troops keen,eager for action,fight.  A nice wordplay intertwined with the definition (WIWD)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boat with half the crew in the stern (5)","output":"### Answer: CRAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boat\n  CR(half the letters of \"crew\") **plus**(in the \u2013 I thought \"at the\" would have been more apropos to avoid confusion with a container indication) AFT(sea-going parlance for stern,the back of the boat).  The salutary nautical reference with Rufus.  A nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep quiet about silver and nitrogen in the bottle (6)","output":"### Answer: MAGNUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: bottle\n  MUM(keep quiet) **containing**(about) AG(symbol for the element silver in chemistry) **plus**(and) N(similarly for the element nitrogen)\nDefn: A large bottle (for wine) whose capacity is that of 2 ordinary bottles, or 1.5 litres"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Service is nevertheless no good (8)","output":"### Answer: EVENSONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Service\n  EVEN SO(nevertheless,notwithstanding) NG(abbrevs. for \"$$n$$o\" and \"$$g$$ood\" respectively)\nDefn:  Church service held in the evening"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Problem for retired cover girl (7)","output":"### Answer: DILEMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Problem\n  **Reversal of**(retired) LID(cover for a container) + EMMA(name for a girl)\nDefn: A problem that comes with a pair of horns on which you find yourself"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Makes slow progress by streetcar (7)","output":"### Answer: STROLLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes slow progress\n  ST(abbrev. for $$st$$reet) + ROLLS(Royce, the iconic British car marque, though also well known for jet engines)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A quiet river location, well chosen (8)","output":"### Answer: APPOSITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: well chosen\n  A + P($$p$$iano, musical direction to play quietly) + PO(river in Italy) + SITE(location)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boil \u2013 the spot comes first (6)","output":"### Answer: SEETHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boil\n  SEE(to spot,notice) **placed before**(comes first) THE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative-Labour rift? (5)","output":"### Answer: CLEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: rift\n  C(abbrev. for a member of the Conservative Party) + LEFT(the traditional position of the Labour Party in the political spectrum, but traditions fade away)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Famous trumpet piece? Not impressed (9)","output":"### Answer: VOLUNTARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Famous trumpet piece,Not impressed\n  Double defn: 1st: An English keyboard piece from the Baroque era, usually played on the organ using the trumpet stop \u2013 the most famous is perhaps Jeremiah Clarke's Trumpet Voluntary, mistakenly attributed to Henry Purcell; and 2nd: The opposite of,not being impressed\/pressed\/forced into, say, maritime service.  Another nautical reference."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shuffle the cards dishonestly and make a pile (5)","output":"### Answer: STACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shuffle the cards dishonestly,make a pile\n  Double defn: 1st:  From \"to stack the deck\/cards\",to arrange,shuffle cards in the deck in order to deal an advantageous hand, in other words to cheat"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Removed fat, including wrinkle (6,3)","output":"### Answer: STRUCK OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Removed\n  STOUT(fat,weight-challenged in PC terms) **containing**(including) RUCK(a wrinkle,crease eg. in fabric)  Lovely surface \u2013 think plastic surgery"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mistakes in Latin translation (6)","output":"### Answer: ERRATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistakes\n  Cryptic defn (weakly?): Latin for wanderings,errors,strayings, translated as \" mistakes\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Example set by the Ancients (8)","output":"### Answer: INSTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Example\n  **Anagram of**(set by) ANCIENTS"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place of interest it's the custom to be silent going round (6)","output":"### Answer: MUSEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place of interest\n  MUM(be silent) **containing**(going round) USE(it's the custom,customary practice or employment of as in \"to follow the current use of such methods\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colour of Sherlock's study? (7)","output":"### Answer: SCARLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colour\n  Cryptic defn: Colour from the title of the Sherlock Holmes story \"A Study in Scarlet\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entraps by gin? (6)","output":"### Answer: SNARES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entraps\n  Cryptic defn (slightly?):  A gin is a trap for game  The crypticness is from the surface of someone being snared,seduced by gin the drink?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chelsea's opener precedes painful play in big match (3,5)","output":"### Answer: CUP FINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: big match\n  C(initial letter,opener of \"Chelsea\") **placed before**(precedes) **anagram of**(play) PAINFUL"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It comes before the final passion (4)","output":"### Answer: HEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It comes before the final,passion\n  Double defn: 1st:  The event that comes before, and to decide who is in, the final race."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Naughty child to lie when in trouble, being insolent (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPOLITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: insolent\n  IMP(naughty child) + **anagram of**(when in trouble) TO LIE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leading sea power (4)","output":"### Answer: MAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leading,sea,power\n  Triple defn:  1st: The foremost,leading,significant, as in \"the main event\"; and 2nd: The high sea,the bounding main; and 3rd: Physical strength,force,power as in \"might and main\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go by car, perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERTAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go by car, perhaps\n  Cryptic defn: To pass,go by (another) car, perhaps in your own,by car"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paces (sic) visited on holiday, or between holidays (7)","output":"### Answer: RESORTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paces,visited on holiday\n  OR **contained in**(between) RESTS(holidays)\nDefn: Places you go to to spend your holidays perhaps"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm base? (6)","output":"### Answer: OFFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firm base\n  Cryptic defn: Place from which,base for a company's,firm's operations  Situated perhaps in Slough?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reduce to silence when imprisoned (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SHUT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reduce to silence,when imprisoned\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poor firm later making a profit (4,2)","output":"### Answer: HARD UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor\n  HARD(firm, not company this time, but tough or solid) + UP(making a profit,in the black)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A short time back (6)","output":"### Answer: SECOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: A short time,back\n  Double defn: 1st: A short time period, 60 to a minute; and 2nd: As in \"I second the motion\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An even chance drunkard turns to drink (4-2)","output":"### Answer: TOSS-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: An even chance\n  **Reversal of**(turns) SOT(the drunkard) **plus**(to) SUP(to drink)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep watch (7)","output":"### Answer: OBSERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep,watch\n  Double defn: 1st: To adhere to,comply with, eg. \"keep to the law\", \"keep the tradition\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penguin noted by Beethoven (7)","output":"### Answer: EMPEROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Penguin,noted by Beethoven\n  Double defn: 1st: The largest of the flightless Antarctic birds; and 2nd: Piano concerto No.5 composed,noted by Beethoven simply known as the \"Emperor\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sheer \u2013 ought to be changed (3,7)","output":"### Answer: SEE THROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sheer\n  **Anagram of**(ought to be changed) SHEER OUGHT. \nDefn: Descriptive of fabrics for (day) curtains, and (feminine, usually) clothing.  A wonderful WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Club for evening out (4)","output":"### Answer: IRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Club,for evening out\n  Double defn: 1st: A golf club nowadays made of steel, not iron; and 2nd: Cryptic defn: Implement for evening,de-creasing,smoothening out fabric"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clever people making gin that is fantastic (5)","output":"### Answer: GENII \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clever people\n  **Anagram of**(making \u2026 fantastic) [GIN + IE(that is,from the Latin $$i$$d $$e$$st)] \nDefn: The plural for \"genius\", to mean an exceptionally clever person is \"geniuses\", whereas \"genii\" is the plural for when it means a guiding or guardian spirit, or an Arabic demon\/jinn.  Is Dante is being whimsical?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sling net around young bird (8)","output":"### Answer: NESTLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: young bird\n  **Anagram of**(around) SLING NET"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clear and complicated dates listed (8)","output":"### Answer: CALENDAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: dates listed\n  **Anagram of**(complicated) CLEAR AND \nDefn: On which one finds dates listed"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A reason why some people fight (5)","output":"### Answer: CAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A reason,why some people fight\n  Double defn: 1st: As in \"cause and effect\"; and 2nd: Something,a reason for which,why some people fight"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French town producing optical equipment (4)","output":"### Answer: LENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: French town,optical equipment\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delayed action with stand-in starting film scene (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE TAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delayed action\n  DOUBLE(a stand-in, usually for an actor, to do the dangerous stunts) **placed before**(starting) TAKE(recording of a film scene without any interruption or break; several takes of the same scene often required before the director is satisfied with the result) \nDefn: A delayed reaction by a person to a remark or a situation, often used by double-acts in comedy, perfectly timed by the likes of Morecambe and Wise, and the Smothers Brothers.  An apt surface to the clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In such agreement cash, too, is involved (7)","output":"### Answer: CAHOOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: In such agreement\n  **Anagram of**(is involved) CASH TOO\nDefn: In conspiracy,in collusion"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bank note held, all right for capital? (7)","output":"### Answer: BANGKOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n  BANK **containing**(held) G(a note in a musical scale) + OK(okay,all right)\nDefn: The capital city of Thailand.  If you're playing charades, the most obvious action for this 2-syllable word is probably best given a miss if playing in prim and proper company \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maintain a strong company (6)","output":"### Answer: AFFIRM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maintain\n  A + F(abbrev. for forte, a musical direction to play with force,strongly) + FIRM(a commercial company)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Docks, where sailors sleep (6)","output":"### Answer: BERTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Docks,where sailors sleep\n  Double defn.  The salutary nautical reference"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brush a fur coat (5)","output":"### Answer: SABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brush,a fur coat\n  Double defn: 1st: An artist's brush made with bristles from the sable (alternatively from a type of weasel); and 2nd: A coat made with the fur of the sable"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He can't love, fake or betray (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CHEAT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: betray\n  **Anagram of**(fake) of [HE CAN'T + O(looks like zero,love score in tennis)]\nDefn: Be disloyal,unfaithful"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men driven mad? Don't become concerned (5,4)","output":"### Answer: NEVER MIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't become concerned\n  **Anagram of**(mad) MEN DRIVEN"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go round twice at speed (5)","output":"### Answer: OOMPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go\n  OO(round,circle twice) **plus**(at) MPH(miles per hour, speed in pre-metric units)\nDefn: Energy,vitality"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Though particular, the place is in a mess (7)","output":"### Answer: SPECIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Though particular\n  **Anagram of**(in a mess) PLACE IS"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Say it, for example, before church (9)","output":"### Answer: PRONOUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Say\n  PRONOUN(an example of which,for example is \"it\") **placed before**(before) CE(abbrev. for $$C$$hurch of $$E$$ngland)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blues, perhaps, at university who never get a first (7-2)","output":"### Answer: RUNNERS-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: who never get a first\n  RUNNERS(examples of,perhaps blues,sportspersons who represent or have represented their university, derived from the colours of Oxford and Cambridge Universities) + UP(attending,at university, as opposed to being sent down)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country with university team represented in festival (9)","output":"### Answer: GUATEMALA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n  [U(abbrev. of $$u$$niversity) + **anagram of**(represented?) TEAM] **containing**(in) GALA(festival)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One is ill-at-ease when not working on this (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SICK LEAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n  Cryptic defn: What one is on when ill and not working.  SICK(ill-at-ease) + LEAVE(what one is on when not working \u2013 could it be instead, LEAVE = to let alone,ease off?). I'm not sure about the definition and the explanation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We hear Cockney bloke's going to relax (4,3)","output":"### Answer: EASE OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: relax\n  **Homophone of**(we hear)  'e's off(Cockney pronunciation of \"he's,bloke's off, going\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At university, drunk and anxious (7)","output":"### Answer: UPTIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: anxious\n  UP(attending university, cf 10down) + TIGHT(drunk,plastered) \nDefn: Overly anxious,uptight,anal \u2013 interesting etymology)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prevent animal swallowing the tin opener (5)","output":"### Answer: DETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prevent\n  DEER(animal) **containing**(swallowing) T(the initial letter,opener of \"tin\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They secure the going rate, in the main (5)","output":"### Answer: KNOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They secure,the going rate, in the main\n  Double defn: 1st: What are tied in order to secure,fasten; and 2nd: The units of measurement of the speed,going rate at sea,in the main.  Another nautical reference"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rummage about for days (6)","output":"### Answer: FORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rummage about\n  FOR + AGE(a period of innumerable days)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lively in dancing at Medina (8)","output":"### Answer: ANIMATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lively\n  **Anagram of**(dancing) AT MEDINA"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stagnant lake to swell river in movie (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DEAD CALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: movie\n  DEAD(stagnant,unmoving) + [L($$l$$ake) **contained in**(to swell) CAM(the river in Cambridgeshire, flowing through \u2013 no surpise \u2013 Cambridge)]\nDefn: Movie starring Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman and Billy Zane"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seth foolishly slept with women into big pop group (3,7)","output":"### Answer: THE SHADOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pop group\n  **Anagram of**(foolishly) SETH + HAD(slept with, similar to the Biblical \"knew\") + [W(abbrev. for \u00ad$$w$$omen, or woman?) **contained in**(into) OS(abbrev. for \u00ad$$o$$ut$$s$$ize,big)\nDefn: The late 50's instrumental pop group backing Sir Cliff when he and they first started out"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King and bishop likewise frail in movie (4,4)","output":"### Answer: KILL BILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: movie\n  K($$k$$ing, as in chess notation) and B($$b$$ishop, likewise), each of them(likewise) + ILL(frail)\nDefn: A Quentin Tarantino movie, in 2 volumes, starring Uma Thurman and a host of others"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: People's Princess accepting love note (10)","output":"### Answer: ELECTORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: People\n  ELECTRA(in Greek, Elektra, princess of Argos in Greek mythology, daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra) **containing**(accepting) O(looks like 0,zero,love in tennis scoring) + TE(musical note, also spelled \"ti\", what \"I drink with jam and bread\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughter appearing in new airport movie (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ROAD TRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: movie\n  D(daughter) **contained in**(appearing in) **anagram of**(new) AIRPORT"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Water-monster partial to filthy drains (5)","output":"### Answer: HYDRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Water-monster\n  **Hidden in**(partial to) filtHY DRAins\nDefn: Many-headed water-monster from Greek mythology (again)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punch might get this measurement! (10)","output":"### Answer: HORSEPOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: this measurement\n  HORSE(the Suffolk Punch, an English breed of draught horse) + POWER(might,strength).  Alternatively, I considered a cryptic defn., in keeping with the movie theme, exemplified by the punch delivered by Mongo on a horse, knocking it down \u2013 not much power in the horse there \u2013 in Blazing Saddles.\nDefn: In physics (and Top Gear \ud83d\ude42 ) the measurement of rate of energy output, ie. units of energy per unit of time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: FT users' fan letters in post (5,5)","output":"### Answer: STAFF NURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: post\n  **Anagram of**(\u2026 letters) FT USERS' FAN\nDefn: A job position,post in a hospital"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: M1 carries a vehicle loaded with pasta (8)","output":"### Answer: MACARONI \n ### Explanation: Definition: pasta\n  [M + I(Roman numeral for 1)] **containing**(carries) [A CAR(a vehicle) + ON(loaded,put on)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poseidon shunning east and north winds to find crustacean (6)","output":"### Answer: ISOPOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: crustacean\n  **Anagram of**(winds) POSIDO[\"Poseidon\" **minus**(shunning) \"e\"($$e$$ast) and \"n\"($$n$$orth)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barking order, Neo leaves with dissolute Venetian (8)","output":"### Answer: RODERIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: dissolute Venetian\n  **Anagram of**(barking) ORDER + [I GO(first person pronoun,Neo,the setter leaves)]\nDefn: The dissolute Venetian lusting after Desdemona, Othello's wife, in Shakespeare's play"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Light on transparencies will show displacements in soil (10)","output":"### Answer: LANSDSLIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: displacements in soil\n  LAND(light,land on) SLIDES(hard copy transparencies shown on projector)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lose job yet bring home the bacon? (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: GET THE CHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lose job\n  Cryptic defn: Get fired,get the sack,axed (hence the chop).  \"Get the chop\" could be an instruction to bring meat,chop,bacon from the butcher's on the way home."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some phobia about Batman movie? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CAPE FEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: movie\n  Cryptic defn: A phobia,fear of capes as worn by Batman, the Caped Crusader\nDefn: Two movies actually, a 1962 original starring Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum (playing a convincing villian) and Polly Bergen, and a 1991 Martin Scorsese remake starring Robert DeNiro (playing an even more convincing villain), Nick Nolte and Jessica Lange."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunk on time for movie (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HIGH NOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: movie\n  HIGH(drunk,intoxicated on drugs or alcohol) NOON(time of day when the sun is at its highest)\nDefn:  Movie starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly, and its just-as-famous theme song."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Almost has right channel for movie (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HARD RAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: movie\n  HA[\"has\" **minus** last letter(almost)] + R($$r$$ight) + DRAIN(channel)\nDefn:  A heist movie starring Christian Slater and Morgan Freeman, and lots of water"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird in depression's little upset (6)","output":"### Answer: PEEWIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n  PIT(depression,hole in the ground) **containing**(\u2026.'s) **reversal of**(upset) WEE(little)\nDefn:   Aka the lapwing or plover; \"peewit\" derived from an imitation of its call"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Provide with permanent income (accepting old penny's enough for Spenser) (5)","output":"### Answer: ENDOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provide with permanent income\n  ENOW(old word for enough, as might be used by Edmund Spenser, English poet c.1552-1599) **containing**(accepting) D(abbrev. for old English penny, as in \u00a3 s d)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard to leave playhouse Eloi built for helpful agent (3-4,3)","output":"### Answer: TEA-TREE OIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: helpful agent\n  TEATRE[\"theatre\"(playhouse) **minus**(to leave) \"h\"($$h$$ard)] + **anagram of**(built) ELOI\nDefn: A natural essential oil from the leaves of a tree native to New South Wales, Australia.  A sort of multipurpose disinfectant (I can personally vouch for this), but also reported to be antiviral and antifungal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish on seabed finds lowest possible level (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ROCK BOTTOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: lowest possible level\n  ROCK(another name for the striped bass, a marine game and food fish) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) BOTTOM(the seabed)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run with bounce to grab onepenny sweet (8)","output":"### Answer: LOLLIPOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\n  LOLLOP(run with bounce \u2013 nice sounding word) **containing**(to grab) IP[Roman numeral for one + P(abbrev. for the current English penny)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal rights of openly gay people? (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTLAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\n  LAW(collective noun for that which define rights) **placed after**(of) OUT(descriptive of openly gay people, derived from \"come out of the closet\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shoot convict exhibiting sickness from being transported (6)","output":"### Answer: JETLAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: sickness from being transported\n  JET(as a verb, to shoot out in a stream) LAG(a convict)\nDefn: Modern sickness caused by being transported by jet across different time zones"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stir milk and oats together (8)","output":"### Answer: PORRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stir\n  What you get if you stir milk and oats together\nDefn: One does porridge,slang for a sentenced term in stir,slang for prison.  Is the former derived from what you get to eat in the latter?  A nice WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue, though a slight mismatch in meaning, I think, between definition and answer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This could be a clue to ward's handicap (8)","output":"### Answer: DRAWBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: handicap\n  \"Draw back\" could be a cryptic crossword reversal type clue whose solution is \"ward\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Muddy grass bordering nest (6)","output":"### Answer: SODDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muddy\n  SOD(grass) **placed before**(bordering,alongside) DEN(an animal's nest)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quite at home with daring exploit (6)","output":"### Answer: INDEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quite\n  IN(at home) **plus**(with) DEED(daring exploit, one sort of exploit, not to be confused with others, like the \"dirty deed\")\nDefn: An exclamation signifying agreement with what a speaker has said"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One last night of debauchery, then pray for rehabilitation (3,5)","output":"### Answer: HEN PARTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: One last night of debauchery\n  **Anagram of**(for rehabilitation) THEN PRAY\nDefn: The female equivalent of the stag night, one last night before the wedding (after which there is rehabilitation?) \u2013 debauchery depending on the amount of alcohol and the presence of male strippers and such.  I hasten to add this doesn't imply that it happens all the time (I think) \u2013 might the setter draw some flak for not putting a question mark after \"debauchery\"?  \ud83d\ude42 A great WIWD"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diverse variety of sights as epic looked for rejuvenation (12)","output":"### Answer: KALEIDOSCOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diverse variety of sights\n  **Anagram of**(for rejuvenation) AS EPIC LOOKED"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exploding slug sounds doubly stupid when hit by train (6,6)","output":"### Answer: DUMDUM BULLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exploding slug\n  DUMDUM{**homophone of** (sounds) \"dumb\"(stupid) twice,doubly} plus(when hit by) BULLET(train, the Shinkansen in Japan that runs at maximum speeds of 240-300 kph\nDefn:  A lethal soft- or hollow-nosed slug,slang for bullet, that expands,explodes on impact and causes extensive laceration, named after Dum-Dum, a town near Kolkata, India where these bullets were made in the 19C."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excerpt from essay on a Rabelaisian farewell (8)","output":"### Answer: SAYONARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: farewell\n  **Hidden in**(excerpt from) esSAY ON A Rabelaisian\nDefn: What a Japanese might say to one boarding a Shinkansen, literally \"if it is to be that way\" from \"sayo\" \u2013 \"that way\", and \"nara\" \u2013 \"if\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Green at former girlfriend's crown (6)","output":"### Answer: VERTEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: crown\n  VERT(the colour green as used in heraldry) EX(informal term for former girlfriend, if not former spouse)\nDefn: Top of the head,crown, as used in anatomy and zoology"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of fish that is a guide for anglers (6)","output":"### Answer: GILLIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a guide for anglers\n  GILL(the part of fish that extracts dissolved oxygen from water) + IE(that is,Latin id est,i.e.)\nDefn: From a Scottish term for someone who serves as a guide to anglers on a fishing trip."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's crazy to fool around outside mirrored toilet (8)","output":"### Answer: DOOLALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's crazy\n  DALLY(to fool around,play with, as in a dalliance) **containing**(outside) **reversal of**(mirrored) LOO(toilet)\nDefn: Originally \"doolally tap\", military slang meaning \"to lose one's mind\", supposedly from Deolali, the location of a British military transit camp near Mumbai, India, and \"tap\", Urdu for a \"malarial fever\", which camp was notorious for its unpleasant environment, boredom and psychological problems of the troops passing through it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught snippet of music with adjacent notes (8)","output":"### Answer: SNATCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caught\n  SNATCH(bit,snippet of music) **plus**(with) E D(notes adjacent to each other on the musical scale)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reduce power to interior of display (6)","output":"### Answer: SPLASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: display\n  SLASH(to reduce, eg. prices in a sale) **containing**(to interior) P(abbrev. for \u00ad$$p$$ower, especially in physics)\nDefn: Eg. across the front page of the newspaper"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stumble and trip (6)","output":"### Answer: ERRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stumble,trip\n  Double defn: 1st: Deviating from the proper course,erring \u2013 Sir Lancelot was an errant knight for being intimate with his (or rather, Arthur's) Queen; and 2nd: Journeying in a quest of adventure \u2013 the very same Sir Lancelot was a knight errant searching for the Holy Grail.  Another mismatch in that the answer is an adjective, whilst the definitions in the clues can only be verbs or nouns.  Edit.note: Apologies to all (including setter) for my mistake \u2013 I was hung up on it being a double definition, misdirected by the conjunction.  Thanks to George  and , the correct answer is ERR(stumble) + AND \u2013 a trip to do a chore.  A compact little clue that can really make a solver like me trip and stumble!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revealing almost new intrusion into mixed wedlock (3-6)","output":"### Answer: LOW-NECKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revealing\n  **Anagram of**(mixed) WEDLOCK **containing**(intrusion into) NE{\"new\" **minus** its last letter(almost)}\nDefn: Descriptive of ladies' garments, where the neckline is much lower than where the neck is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thousands go on strike in major event (5,4)","output":"### Answer: GRAND SLAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: major event\n  GRANDS(plural of grand,thousand in number, especially dollars or pounds) ***placed above***(go on, in a down clue) LAM(hit,strike)\nDefn: The achievement,major event in sports like golf or tennis where a player wins in a single year all the major events (including the British Open in golf, or Wimbledon in tennis) in that sport."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No time to pick a hot recipe for cabbage (3,4)","output":"### Answer: PAK CHOI \n ### Explanation: Definition: cabbage\n  **Anagram of**(recipe) [PICK A + HO(\"hot\" **minus**(no) T($$t$$ime)]\nDefn: Brassica rapa chinensis, aka Chinese cabbage, Chinese chard, Chinese mustard and pak choy or bok choi \u2013 from the Cantonese dialect for the Mandarin words for \"white\" and \"vegetable\" respectively"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's sticky to misbehave once more (5)","output":"### Answer: RESIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's sticky\n  RE-(prefix indicating a repeat,once more) + SIN(to misbehave, in a serious manner)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Home help raised in Asian country (5)","output":"### Answer: INDIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian country\n  IN(at home) + **reversal of**(raised, in a down clue) AID(help)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gorilla, perhaps, to feed with skin of fruit (5,3)","output":"### Answer: GREAT APE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gorilla, perhaps\n  EAT(to feed on) **contained in**(with skin of) GRAPE(fruit)\nDefn: An example of which,perhaps is the gorilla"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discharge Manx cat? (3)","output":"### Answer: PUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discharge\n  \"Puss\"(cat) **minus** its last letter,tail, like a Manx cat which has no tail"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flip contents in clear out (9)","output":"### Answer: OBLIVIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: out\n  LI(inner letters,contents of \"flip\") **contained in**(in) OBVIOUS(clear,plain to see)\nDefn: Not aware of,not conscious of,unconscious,knocked out"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disturbed at a curlew's screech (9)","output":"### Answer: CATERWAUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: screech\n  **Anagram of**(disturbed) AT A CURLEW.  Another WIWD clue"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fraction split tax period (8)","output":"### Answer: DURATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: period\n  RATIO(fraction,a number divided by another) **contained in**(split) DUN(to demand, usually for payment,tax as in \"to tax one's patience,to place a demand on)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make noise in vessel (3)","output":"### Answer: URN \n ### Explanation: Definition: vessel\n  **Homophone of**(noise) of \"earn\",make as in \"how much do you make for doing that?\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Even extracts from quinoa and birdseed are combined without any help (7)","output":"### Answer: UNAIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: without any help\n  **Every second letter of**(even extracts from) \"qUiNoA\" + \"bIrDsEeD"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men were killed when thrown together (6)","output":"### Answer: FELLAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Men\n  FELL(were killed, as in battle) **placed above**(thrown together) AS(as and when)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It hurts to go along with baby bird (5)","output":"### Answer: OWLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: baby bird\n  OW(exclamation to signify \"It hurts!\") + LET(to go along with,allow,permit)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abroad, a measure of acidity in alcohol? (5)","output":"### Answer: ALEPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abroad, a\n  ALE(alcohol) PH(measure of acidity; in a scale from 0 to 14, pH 7 is neutral, neither acidic nor basic, less than 7 is acidic, and more than 7 is alkaline)\nDefn: The first letter in the Hebrew alphabet, a foreign,abroad equivalent to A in the English alphabet"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Freak has the occasional party (7)","output":"### Answer: ODDBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Freak\n  ODD(the occasional, as in \"the odd drink or so\") + BALL(a party involving music, dance and food)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Service block (4)","output":"### Answer: MASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Service,block\n  Double defn: 1st: The church service; and 2nd: A solid lump"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lean outlines a number of points, personal, in film location (10)","output":"### Answer: TINSELTOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: film location\n  TILT(to lean to one side) **containing**(outlines) [N + S + E(north, south and east,a number of compass points)] + OWN(personal, as in \"one's own style\")\nDefn: Aka Hollywood, the town,location where films are made.  The nice surface has a misdirecting reference to David Lean, English film director, producer screenwriter, and editor, famous for The Bridge on the River Kwai, Doctor Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia, A Passage to India, Great Expectations and Brief Encounter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Characters representative of the 17 on trial, legs akimbo, as attendants off piste? (6,5)","output":"### Answer: CHALET GIRLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: attendants off piste\n  CH(International Vehicle Registration code for Switzerland, from Confederation Helvetique,characters representative of the Swiss,answer to 17A) **placed before**(on) **anagram of**(akimbo) TRIAL LEGS. \nDefn: Girls who temporarily keep house for holidaying skiers,chalet attendants off the ski slope,piste.  Read more on:    Here's an excerpt: \"Somewhere between these stereotypes \u2013 Barbarella and Cinderella \u2013 lies the real chalet girl\u2026.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elgin having lost marbles, horse half gone, revealing habit (8)","output":"### Answer: NEGLIGEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: revealing habit\n  **Anagram of**(having lost marbles) ELGIN + GEE{\"gee-gee\",horse **minus**(gone) half of the word}\nDefn: Revealing nightwear,habit \u2013 I had \"low-necked\"=\"revealing\" in the puzzle I blogged 2 days ago.  Nice surface with Elgin and his marbles (the sculptured sort)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Building is sensational pad, this 17 edifice (6,3,7)","output":"### Answer: PALAIS DES NATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: this 17 edifice\n  **Anagram of**(building) IS SENSATIONAL PAD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second dark man, fool, laid back in embrace of the missus, as multitasker (5,4,5)","output":"### Answer: SWISS ARMY KNIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: multitasker\n  S($$s$$econd time period) + {**reversal of**(laid back) [INKY(dark) + MR(mister,man) + ASS(fool)] **contained in**(in embrace of)} WIFE(the missus)\nDefn: A multi-tool that might include, besides the main blade, a smaller second blade, tweezers, toothpick, corkscrew, can opener, bottle opener, slotted\/flat-head screwdriver(s), phillips-head screwdriver, nail file, scissors, saw (regular, wood), file, hook, magnifying glass, ballpoint pen, fish scaler, hex wrench w\/bits, pliers, and keyring.  And there's more: USB flash drives, digital clock, digital altimeter, LED light, laser pointer, and MP3 player. I would think that whatever multitasking the missus can do pales in comparison \u2013 a cheeky Paul-esque surface reading."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long-distance traveller  cool! (8)","output":"### Answer: STARSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long-distance traveller\n  STARS(*** looking like small stars) + HIP(cool,trendy,with-it)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barmy notice that may be 17? (6,5)","output":"### Answer: CUCKOO CLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: that may be 17\n  CUCKOO(barmy,crazy) + CLOCK(British slang for \"to see\" or \"to notice\")\nDefn: As Harry Lime (Orson Welles) said: \"In Switzerland they had brotherly love \u2013 they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reused manuscript most bleached, devils inscribed (10)","output":"### Answer: PALIMPSEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reused manuscript\n  IMPS(minor devils) **contained in**(inscribed) PALEST(most bleached,whitest)\nDefn: A parchment on which previous writing has been erased to make way for new writing \u2013 an early form of re-cycling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noise primarily in boor \u2014 or boar? (4)","output":"### Answer: OINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noise primarily in boor \u2014 or boar\n  N(initial letter,primarily of \"noise) **containing**(in) OIK(British slang for oaf,lout,boor)\nDefn: Noise made by a boor, if you decide to call him a pig as well, and a boar, a real pig.  A nice WIWD (Wordplay Intertwined With Definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: location in 17 centre for Italian sculptor (7)","output":"### Answer: BERNINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian sculptor\n  BERN(answer to 17A,Swiss capital city) + IN + I(middle letter,centre of \"Swiss\",answer to 17A)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Difficulty with infusion of one's own blood going this way and that (7)","output":"### Answer: SNAKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: going this way and that\n  KIN(one's own blood relations) **contained in**(infusion of) SNAG(difficulty,problem)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flip over king, say, and queen, perhaps on a now obsolete coin (7)","output":"### Answer: DRACHMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: now obsolete coin\n  **Reversal of**(flip over) CARD(in a deck, an example of which,say is the \"king\") **plus**(and) HM(abbrev. for Her Majesty, the Queen \u2013 \"perhaps\" signifying it could have been His Majesty instead?) ***placed above***(on, in a down clue) A\nDefn: Former Greek currency, made obsolete by the euro"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 17 place bottom on top of lap (5)","output":"### Answer: BASEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17 place\n  BASE(bottom) placed above(on) L(initial letter,top in a down clue of \"lap\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contents of a pack including drink \u2014 that's ironic, to say the least! (7)","output":"### Answer: LITOTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: to say the least\n  LIES(what comes in a pack) **containing**(including) TOT(a small measure of drink) \u2013 I hope I have this right, as I can't quite pin down \"ironic\". \nDefn: An understatement"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In time sell short \u2014 or pay back (6)","output":"### Answer: AVENGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pay back\n  VEN(\"vend\",sell **minus** its last letter,short) **contained in**(in) AGE(time period)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gut feeling it's how teachers make money? (9)","output":"### Answer: INTUITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gut feeling\n  Cryptic defn: Teachers make (extra) money in the tuition they give"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roosevelt's initiatives exposed something slippery, by the sound of it (3,4)","output":"### Answer: NEW DEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roosevelt's initiatives\n  **Homophone of**(by the sound of it) \"nude\",exposed + \"eel\",something slippery,hard to catch\nDefn: US President Roosevelt's series of economic programmes,initiatives to help Americans affected by the Great Depression of the early 1930's"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Constant return generated a little money to feed one side of Manchester (13)","output":"### Answer: UNINTERRUPTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Constant\n  {**Anagram of**(generated) RETURN + P(abbrev. of,a little penny, money)} **contained in**(to feed) UNITED(one football team,side of Manchester, now trailing the other side, City, in the Premier League)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No one with hair on end underwrites a claim (9)","output":"### Answer: ASSERTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: claim\n  **Reversal of**(on end, in a down clue) {NO + I(Roman numeral for one) **plus**(with) TRESS(a braid of hair)} ***placed under***(underwrites, in a down clue) A"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Power demonstrated by a hollow tyrant cutting pay (7)","output":"### Answer: WATTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Power\n  A TT(\"tyrant\" **minus** all its inner letters,hollow) **contained in**(cutting) WAGE(pay)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mexican state currency protecting the queen, say (7)","output":"### Answer: YUCATAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mexican state\n  YUAN(the currency of China) **containing**(protecting the) CAT{could be,say an adult female (cat),a queen}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disapprove of loud argument over French veto (5,2)","output":"### Answer: FROWN ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disapprove of\n  F(abbrev. for forte,musical direction to play loudly) + ROW(argument) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) NON(the French negative,veto)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature about work, one of his taking a minute? (6)","output":"### Answer: CHOPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of his taking a minute\n  CHIN(facial feature)**containing**(about) OP(short for opus,musical work)\nDefn: Frederic, one of his compositions is Waltz No.6 in D flat major, popularly known as the Minute Waltz.  In fact \"minute\" is meant to indicate \"little\", since Chopin did not intend for it to be played in one minute, which would be about 3 times its intended tempo.  This always reminds me of Victor Borge having a go at it:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mate in Sydney holding large hammer (7)","output":"### Answer: CLOBBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: hammer\n  COBBER(in Sydney, Australian slang for a close male friend,mate, not to be confused with one of the opposite sex) **containing**(holding) L(abbrev. for $$l$$\u00adarge, as in clothing sizes)\nDefn: As a verb, to beat severely,hammer"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horrible bra came undone (7)","output":"### Answer: MACABRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horrible\n  **Anagram of**(undone) of BRA CAME"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit by a vehicle \u2014 and not cared for (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RUN DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit by a vehicle,not cared for\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl's first with simply tailored tunic (7)","output":"### Answer: GYMSLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: tunic\n  G(initial letter,first of \"girl\") **plus**(with) **anagram of**(tailored) SIMPLY\nDefn: The tunic that schoolgirls wear in the gym."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hint gloom transformed by this? (9)","output":"### Answer: MOONLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n  **Anagram of**(transformed) HINT GLOOM\nDefn: The sunlight reflected by the moon which transforms the darkness,night,gloom.  A clever WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Move during sword fight, taking nothing from room (5)","output":"### Answer: LUNGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move during sword fight\n  \"Lounge\"(room) **minus**(taking\u2026from) \"o\"(looks like 0,zero,nothing)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree providing shade (5)","output":"### Answer: LILAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree,shade\n  Double defn: 2nd: Shade of colour that looks like, well, the colour of the flowers from the shrub,small tree of the 1st defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital people name ships (9)","output":"### Answer: DUBLINERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital people\n  DUB(to name) + LINERS(ships, usually for cruises)\nDefn: The people from the capital.  Also the name of a capital sounding group of singers \u2013 remember \"Seven Drunken Nights\"?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going wrong isn't moral! (6,3)","output":"### Answer: MORTAL SIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Going wrong isn't moral\n  **Anagram of**(going wrong) ISN'T MORAL.\nDefn: Same definition expressed twice (going wrong as a nounal phrase) \u2013 therefore not a double but a 2xSingle definition.  Another clever WIWD clue"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Container, as required by music producers (5)","output":"### Answer: TUBAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: required by music producers\n  TUB(a container) + AS\nDefn: What are required by the specific group of music producers, the tubaists or tubists (anyone, especially a tuba player, to confirm these are legit words?)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tea brought back from service area (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tea\n  **Reversal of**(brought back) [MASS(church service) + A(abbrev. for $$a$$rea)]\nDefn: Tea grown in Assam, north-east India, found in the more commonly named English, Irish or Scottish Breakfast Teas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl rings friend and mum in holiday location (3,6)","output":"### Answer: LAS PALMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: holiday location\n  LASS(girl) **containing**(rings) [PAL(friend, not as close as a cobber perhaps) **plus**(and) MA(mother,mum)]\nDefn: de Gran Canaria, to give its full name, the joint capital and holiday resort town in the Canary Islands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Serious listener with cosy home (7)","output":"### Answer: EARNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Serious\n  EAR(listener, or what you listen with) **plus**(with) NEST(a cosy home, or sometimes a home for lovers)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inability to remember a name is peculiar (7)","output":"### Answer: AMNESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inability to remember\n  **Anagram of**(peculiar) A NAME IS"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stephenson dismisses female family member (7)","output":"### Answer: STEPSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: family member\n  \"Stephenson\" **minus**(dismisses) \"hen\"(female)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor needs fluid for German city (7)","output":"### Answer: DRESDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: German city\n  **Anagram of**(fluid) [DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") + NEEDS]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rover, for example, gets sort of meal that's sweet (7)","output":"### Answer: CARAMEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\n  CAR(an example of which,for example, is the British Rover, which company  started with motorcycles and bicycles, and since then has had a chequered history, presently extinct except for the Land Rover marque owned by Tata Motors of India) **plus**(gets) **anagram of**(sort of) MEAL"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Personal ambition that's a setback for the team (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OWN GOAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Personal ambition,setback for the team\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook one way or another, bringing in Ramsay initially (5)","output":"### Answer: BROIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cook one way\n  BOIL(another way to cook) **containing**(bringing in) R(initial letter,initially of \"Ramsay\", Gordon, that fiery \u2013 to use a euphemism \u2013 Scotsman of a cook, sorry, chef).  Another WIWD clue, referring to the TV series \"Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares\", where he \u2013 culinary skills, profanities and all \u2013 was brought into the kitchens of failing restaurants to revive them \u2013 cook one way or another."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turncoats messed a general up? Not completely (9)","output":"### Answer: RENEGADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turncoats\n  **Hidden in**(not completely) and r**eversal of**(up, in a down clue) mesSED A GENERal"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Power of child picked up by the ears (5)","output":"### Answer: MIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Power\n  **Homophone of**(picked up by the ears) \"mite\"(child).  A (human) child would need mighty powerful ears to be picked up by them!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Illness caused by beef? (9)","output":"### Answer: COMPLAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illness,beef\n  Double defn: 1st: An illness,disease,ailment; and 2nd: Gripe,beef"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rest that's essential for tightrope walker (7)","output":"### Answer: BALANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rest,that's essential for tightrope walker\n  Double defn: 1st: The rest,what's remaining, eg. in your bank account"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fast train, say (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fast train,say\n  Double defn:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative leader, safe but unattractive (9)","output":"### Answer: CHARMLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: unattractive\n  C(initial letter,leader of \"conservative) + HARMLESS(safe). \nDefn: Having no charm(s), physical, magical or otherwise, to enchant,attract you.  Descriptive of a retired old witch on all counts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Originally bison and bear feature in park (9)","output":"### Answer: BANDSTAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: feature in park\n  B(initial letter of,originally \"bison\") **plus**(and) STAND(bear,tolerate)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: People not satisfied with Ransome novel (7)","output":"### Answer: MOANERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: People not satisfied\n  **Anagram of**(novel) of RANSOME"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book a possible substitute (7)","output":"### Answer: RESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book,a possible substitute\n  Double defn: 1st: To book in advance, eg. for a table in a restaurant: and 2nd: Someone who sits on the bench and may be called in as a substitute during a team game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puzzled when Australian birds appear in part of garden (7)","output":"### Answer: BEMUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzled\n  EMUS(Austrian flightless birds, not sheilas) **contained in**(appear in) BED(part of the garden)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American turning up with dirty bear (7)","output":"### Answer: SUSTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: bear\n  **Reversal of**(turning up, in a down clue) U.S.(American) **plus**(with) STAIN(verb to dirty,mark with)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What was heard in Rome and a quarter of Paris (5)","output":"### Answer: LATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: What was heard in Rome,a quarter of Paris\n  Double defn: 1st: Language heard in Rome long ago; and 2nd: Latin Quarter is an area in Paris known for the number of educational institutions there, hence its student life, lively atmosphere and bistros.  Interestingly, its name comes from the language that was spoken around and in the University, since it was the language of learning in the Middle Ages."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical heroine joining Laurie in a song (5)","output":"### Answer: ANNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical heroine,joining Laurie in a song\n  Double defn: 1st:  Little Orphan Annie or Annie Oakley, heroines in the musicals \"Annie\" and \"Annie Get Your Gun\" respectively, take your pick; and 2nd: Together,joining with Laurie to give the title of an old Scottish song whose earliest known version, perhaps closest to the original, has these (some quaint) lyrics:\n*Maxwelton braes are bonnie, where early fa's the dew*\n*Where me and Annie Laurie made up the promise true*\n*Made up the promise true, and ne'er forget will I*\n*And for bonnie Annie Laurie I'd lay doun my head and die*\n*She's backit like the peacock, she's breistit like the swan*\n*She's jimp aboot the middle, her waist ye weel may span*\n*Her waist ye weel may span, and she has a rolling eye*\n*And for bonnie Annie Laurie I'd lay doun my head and die."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starting point is no walkover for the bride (9)","output":"### Answer: THRESHOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Starting point\n  Cryptic defn: Refering to the tradition of where the bride does not walk over, but is carried by her groom over, the doorsill,threshold of their marital home.  Which literal threshold is symbolic of the starting point,threshold of married life."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watch open-mouthed as centre forward moves into space (4)","output":"### Answer: GAWP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Watch open-mouthed\n  W(middle letter,centre of \"forward\") **contained in**(moves into) GAP(space).  Nice footballing surface"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Business force established around the last millennium (8)","output":"### Answer: COMMERCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Business\n  COERCE(verb, to force) **containing**(established around) MM(Roman numeral for 2000, the last, up to the present, millennium,1000th anniversary year since anno Domini)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slim elves play around a square (6)","output":"### Answer: SVELTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slim\n  **Anagram of**(play) ELVES **containing**(around) T(a T square, a T-shaped ruler used in mechanical drawing, possibly all but extinct by now, but I used to be a proud owner of one!)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Depart agitatedly; it may explode! (6)","output":"### Answer: PETARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: it may explode\n  **Anagram of**(agitatedly) DEPART.  Another nice surface \u2013 if you don't run off fast enough, you will definitely be \"hoist by your own petard\".\nAnswer: A firecracker, or, in a bigger version, a bomb designed to blow a hole in a door or wall.  Interesting etymology, from Latin meaning a fart \u2013 a mighty big one, you could say, in the derivative usage!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Erudite professors or their proteges, perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHOLARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Erudite professors,their proteges, perhaps\n  Double defn:\nAnswer: One of those words that have opposing meanings.   1st: persons who already have profound knowledge; and 2nd: persons who are starting or still trying to obtain such knowledge, perhaps under the tutelage of defn.1."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack, given wrong date, lowered (6)","output":"### Answer: ABATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: lowered\n  AB(abbrev. for able-bodied seaman,sailor,Jack or Jack Tar \u2013 Rufus's trademark inclusion of a nautical reference) **plus**(given) **anagram of**(wrong) DATE.\nAnswer: Decreased,lowered in intensity, volume, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Torn between father and a love initially of mother? (8)","output":"### Answer: PARENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of mother?\n  RENT(torn as an adjective) **contained in**(between) [PA(father) **plus**(and) A + L(first letter,initially of \"love\")].\nAnswer: Descriptive,of mother, with ? indicating it could have been of father also)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elegant fashion on a bride (8)","output":"### Answer: DEBONAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elegant\n  **Anagram of**(fashion) ON A BRIDE.  A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expire, though previously fit as a fiddle (6)","output":"### Answer: EXHALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expire\n  EX(previously,once) HALE(fit as a fiddle, as in \"hale and hearty\") \nAnswer: As opposed to inhale, breathe out,expire"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parts that can't be matched (8)","output":"### Answer: ODDMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parts that can't be matched\n  Cryptic defn: Pieces,parts that can't be matched,odd."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cyril's playing with words in numbers (6)","output":"### Answer: LYRICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: words in numbers\n  **Anagram of**(playing) CYRIL'S \nAnswer: The words of songs,musical numbers"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They may be a (sic) spun to make briefs (6)","output":"### Answer: FIBRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They may be a (sic) spun\n  **Anagram of**(make) BRIEFS.  A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heather Lake's underwear (8)","output":"### Answer: LINGERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: underwear\n  LING(heather,heath,shrub that grows  on open ground) + ERIE(one of the Great Lakes in N. America)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Experienced hat maker (4)","output":"### Answer: FELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Experienced,hat maker\n  Double defn: 1st: Past tense of feel; and 2nd: material with which to make hats, or, put another way, a hat maker"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One thing one doesn't expect to be (9)","output":"### Answer: SURPRISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: One thing one doesn't expect to be\n  Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's to be changed, not these (5)","output":"### Answer: THOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not these\n  **Anagram of**(be changed) HE'S TO. \nAnswer: If not these, then must be those."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Up in arms (7)","output":"### Answer: RAMPANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Up in arms\n  Cryptic defn: Not the usual meaning of being furious, but a descriptive term in heraldry of a beast rearing up on its hind leg in a coat-of-arms.  The term is also specific about which leg, which way it's facing, and how its other legs and tail are positioned!  A compact clue requiring lateral thinking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She would pack a right in a scrap (5)","output":"### Answer: SHRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: a scrap\n  SHE'D(she would) **containing**(~~would~~ pack) R($$r$$ight).  Edit.note: Corrected per @6, thanks Robi.  A nice surface for Lara Croft."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reveals that one is being less reserved (5,2)","output":"### Answer: OPENS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reveals,one is being less reserved\n  Double defn: 2nd: To be more communicative and forthcoming."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perform for free? (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCHARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perform,free\n  Double defn: 1st: To do,perform, eg. one's duties; and 2nd: To dismiss,free as in \"the accused was discharged\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aviation spirit? (7)","output":"### Answer: GREMLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aviation spirit\n  Cryptic defn.  Originally, a small imaginary creature,spirit blamed by RAF aviators for causing mechanical failures.  Not what you put into your airplane fuel tank."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sudden drop of current \u2013 flaw later rectified (9)","output":"### Answer: WATERFALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sudden drop of current\n  **Anagram of**(rectified) FLAW LATER. \nDefn: Current of the watery and not electronic kind.  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About to enter poor occupation? May end up on this (9)","output":"### Answer: BREADLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: May end up on this\n  RE(about,with $$re$$gard to) **contained in**(to enter) BAD LINE(a poor occupation,line as in \"what line are you in?\"). \nAnswer: Figuratively, to be poor and living at subsistence level, derived from the queue of people waiting for free food from a government agency or a charity.  A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How promotion should be given to miner, after recovery (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ON MERIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: How promotion should be given\n  **Anagram of**(after recovery) TO MINER"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Specialist in stock\u00adtaking? (7)","output":"### Answer: RUSTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Specialist in stock\u00adtaking?\n  Cryptic defn: Not the guy taking an inventory of items in stock, but a professional,specialist in stealing,taking cattle,stock."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fit to work like a horse (7)","output":"### Answer: HARNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fit to work like a horse\n  Cryptic defn, I think.  To control and make fit (to work) for one's benefit, eg. to harness the energy of your workforce to, perhaps, make them work hard like a horse?  Also, to fit a harness to a horse before making it work pulling a plough, carriage, etc.  It is a WIWD clue, with perhaps 2 slightly different surfaces?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ship in river south of the equator (5)","output":"### Answer: LINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ship\n  R($$r$$iver) **placed below**(south, in a down clue) LINE(the line,the equator, in the science of geography)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Censured about money issue (5)","output":"### Answer: CHILD \n ### Explanation: Definition: issue\n  CHID(alternative to chided,censured) **containing**(about) L(\u00a3,pound sterling,money)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calm and able to move fast when doubt's repressed (6)","output":"### Answer: PACIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calm\n  IF(expressing doubt,on condition) **contained in**(repressed) PACY(able to move at a fast pace,pacey)\nAnswer: Calm as a verb"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learn by accident maybe contents of cover he arranged (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERHEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Learn by accident maybe\n  ~~**Anagram of**(arranged) [OVE(inner letters,contents of \"cover\") + HE] ~~ Edit.note:  Thanks to  the correct parsing is: ***Hidden in***(contents of) cOVER HE ARranged.  I got fixed on \"arranged\" as an (obvious) anagrind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nats aim, after turmoil, to find energy to go on (7)","output":"### Answer: STAMINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: energy to go on\n  **Anagram of**(after turmoil) NATS AIM"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In recession mines stop regular payment (7)","output":"### Answer: STIPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: regular payment\n  **Reversal of**(in recession) PITS(mines,holes in the ground) + END(stop,cease).\nAnswer: Regular payment as allowance especially to, a scholarship holder, or a clergyman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Playing part as Romeo? Bravo! (4)","output":"### Answer: ROLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Playing part\n  R(indicated by Romeo in the phonetic alphabet) + OL\u00c9(with an accent, the Spanish cry of approval, equivalent to the Italian \"bravo!\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flier unhappy with liquid container (10)","output":"### Answer: BLUEBOTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flier\n  BLUE(unhappy,down with the blues) **plus**(with) BOTTLE(liquid container) \nAnswer: A blowfly with an iridescent blue colouring"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Way to behave in large house, we're told (6)","output":"### Answer: MANNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way to behave\n  **Homophone of**(we're told) \"manor\"(large house,mansion with a lot of land around it)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look at dry English official publication (7)","output":"### Answer: GAZETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: official publication\n  GAZE(look at) + TT(abbrev. for teetotal, as an adjective for abstaining from intoxicating drink,dry) + E($$E$$nglish) \nAnswer: A British government journal listing what's happening in officialdom."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: British pop band of the 60s were better than the French (7)","output":"### Answer: BEATLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: British pop band of the 60s\n  BEAT(were better than) + LES(one of the French words for \"the\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lot of people accepting Nebraska is free of deceit (6)","output":"### Answer: HONEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: free of deceit\n  HOST(a multitude,lot of people) **containing**(accepting) NE(abbrev. for the state of Nebraska, USA)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strangely obstinate man finally endorsing no candidate (10)","output":"### Answer: ABSTENTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: endorsing no candidate\n  **Anagram of**(strangely) [OBSTINATE + N(last letter,finally of \"man\")] \nAnswer: Endorsing no,refraining from voting for a, candidate.."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pram recycled into aircraft steps? (4)","output":"### Answer: RAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: aircraft steps\n  **Anagram of**(recycled) PRAM \nAnswer: A boarding ramp,moveable staircase,steps for passengers to board\/disembark from an aircraft.  It's becoming a relic, with modern airports and their jet bridges\/aerobridges\/airbridges"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They work hard in Thailand alongside fuel tankers (7)","output":"### Answer: TOILERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They work hard\n  T(international vehicle registration code for Thailand) **plus**(alongside) OILERS(fuel tankers)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Empress finds artisan in revolt (7)","output":"### Answer: TSARINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Empress\n  **Anagram of**(in revolt) ARTISAN\nAnswer: A Russian empress"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Phonily grin and get initially eager word of welcome (8)","output":"### Answer: GREETING \n ### Explanation: Definition: word of welcome\n  **Anagram of**(phonily) [GRIN **plus**(and) GET + E(first letter of,initially eager)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Squirm seeing legal document he's appended (6)","output":"### Answer: WRITHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Squirm\n  WRIT(legal document ordering to whom it is served to do or refrain from doing a specified act) **plus**(\u2026's appended) HE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No longer able to run in the morning over island? Here's some meat! (8)","output":"### Answer: PASTRAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: meat\n  PAST(past it,no longer able to) + R($$r$$un in cricket notation) + AM(morning) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) I(abbrev. for $$i$$sland)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A difficult task to modify having to incorporate lines (eastern) (9)","output":"### Answer: CHALLENGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A difficult task\n  CHANGE(to modify) **containing**(having to incorporate) [LL(double lines) + E($$e$$astern)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moderately good promotional exhibition (4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moderately good,promotional exhibition\n  Double defn:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sadly, real CV is instinctive (8)","output":"### Answer: VISCERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: instinctive\n  **Anagram of**(sadly) REAL CV IS \nAnswer: Descriptive of something characterised or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect.  Derived  from \"viscera\",guts, hence \"gut feel\".  But scientifically incorrect \u2013 instinct stems from the brain, though you might feel it in your stomach (or the rest of your body)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Native of Africa could become richer soon (10)","output":"### Answer: RHINOCEROS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Native of Africa\n  **Anagram of**(could become) RICHER SOON \nAnswer:  Only 2 species, the black and white rhinos, out of 5, are native to Africa.  It's dreadful that some people, as a result of folklore, mistakenly think that rhino horns have healing properties \u2013 you might just as well chew your fingernails, same basic substance, for all the good it does."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Equally balanced over time in long jump, say (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: long jump, say\n  EVEN(a draw,equally balanced) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) T($$t$$ime) \nDefn: An example,say of an athletic event"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blush when looking up earned derision to some extent (6)","output":"### Answer: REDDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blush\n  **Hidden in**(to some extent) and **reversal of**(when looking up, in a down clue) earNED DERision"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Political meeting \u2013 Republican supporter is there (5)","output":"### Answer: RALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Political meeting\n  R(abbrev. for $$R$$epublican) + ALLY(supporter,friend)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Test afresh, allow men to be included it resolves the matter (10)","output":"### Answer: SETTLEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: it resolves the matter\n  **Anagram of**(afresh) TEST + {MEN **contained in**(to be included) LET(allow)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Health worker seeing believer receiving rebuke (9)","output":"### Answer: THERAPIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Health worker\n  THEIST(believer in a god or gods) **containing**(receiving) RAP(a rebuke,criticism)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandon black colour? No, it's fantastic! (8)","output":"### Answer: JETTISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandon\n  JET(a hard variety of coal, black in colour, polished and used for jewellery and ornaments) + **anagram of**(fantastic) NO, IT'S"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opts to change hotel employee, strike results (8)","output":"### Answer: STOPPAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: strike\n  **Anagram of**(to change) OPTS + PAGE(hotel employee who performs various errands for guests, or \"concierge\" to use a fancier word)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disorganised in Agra, got disheartened? (6)","output":"### Answer: RAGTAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disorganised\n  **Anagram of**(disorganised, if you allow a word doubling up in a clue) [AGRA + GT{\"got\" **minus** its inner letter(disheartened)}]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show disapproval of the unfinished compartment for voting (5)","output":"### Answer: BOOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: compartment for voting\n  BOO(show oral disapproval) + TH{\"the\" **minus** its last letter(unfinished)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fishing net in river (5)","output":"### Answer: SEINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fishing net,river\n  Double defn: 1st:  A type of fishing net which essentially hangs vertically in the water; and 2nd: The river that runs through Paris"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's normally expected to include one (or two?) (4)","output":"### Answer: PAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: two\n  PAR(what's normally expected, as in \"par for the course\") **containing**(to include) I(Roman numeral for one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coming into state of preparedness, rebellious are not long for this world (8)","output":"### Answer: READYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coming into state of preparedness\n  [**Anagram of**(rebellious) ARE] + DYING(not long for this world)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close of play causes confusion (6)","output":"### Answer: STUMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Close of play,causes confusion\n  Double defn: 1st: In cricketing jargon, the end of the day's,close of play, signified by the umpires removing the stumps (those pointed wooden rods that make a wicket), and, of course, also the (cricket) balls.  Don't ask any more; and 2nd: to cause confusion to someone, as in \"The riddle truly stumped him\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rodent for shy cat old lady abandoned (5)","output":"### Answer: COYPU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rodent\n  COY(shy) + PU{(\"puma\"(a big mountain feline mammal,cat) **minus**(abandoned) \"ma\"(old lady)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men on Left here to appease do badly with some old Republicans (3,6,3,6,2,4)","output":"### Answer: THE SENATE AND PEOPLE OF ROME \n ### Explanation: Definition: some old Republicans\n  **Anagram of**(badly) MEN ON LEFT HERE TO APPEASE DO \nAnswer: Some of the stakeholders in the old republic that was Ancient Rome after about 508 BC when the monarchy was overthrown.  The Senate advised the Consuls who were elected by the people."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oil family FT backs in Gulf (5)","output":"### Answer: EWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oil family\n  **Reversal of**(backs) WE(what the FT,Financial Times calls itself in the crosswords it provides) + IN + G(abbrev. for gulf, in a geographical sense, as in the G. of Carpentaria, the G. of Hauraki, or the Persian G. depending on whether you're from Australia, New Zealand, or the rest of the world \ud83d\ude42 ).\nAnswer:  The family whose fortune came from oil, in the TV soap opera \"Dallas\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prize-winning author in forest (6)","output":"### Answer: ATWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prize-winning author\n  {AT WOOD}(in the wood,forest, \"at\" as in \"at home\")\nAnswer: Margeret, Canadian author, winner of many awards, one of which was for \"The Handmaid's Tale\", a social science fiction story, as distinct from mere science fiction, which according to her is about \"talking squids in outer space\" \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coherent soldier going into pub (7)","output":"### Answer: LOGICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coherent\n  GI(American soldier) **contained in**(going into) LOCAL(pub in one's vicinity which is the pub of choice)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put another way I'm dot in place! (7,5)","output":"### Answer: DECIMAL POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dot in place\n  **Anagram of**(put another way) I'M DOT IN PLACE.  A clever WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: IT to install new power unit and data-feed (5)","output":"### Answer: INPUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: data-feed\n  IT **containing**(to install) + N(new) + P(power, especially in physics) + U(abbrev. for $$u$$nit)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One travelling to Saturn? (9)","output":"### Answer: ASTRONAUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One travelling to Saturn? \n  A(article to denote one in number) + **Anagram of**(travelling) [TO SATURN]. \nAnswer: One who might be destined to get to Saturn, perhaps,? some day.  An even cleverer WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spruce trees to be chopped in three months (9)","output":"### Answer: TRIMESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: three months\n  TRIM(spruce,make into a neat and orderly condition, not to be confused with the name of certain conifers) + **anagram of**(to be chopped) TREES.  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy given prescribed food endlessly (5)","output":"### Answer: EDDIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boy\n  \"fed(given) diet(prescribed food)\" **minus** \"f\" and \"t\",the front and back ends(endlessly) of the phrase"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Over one article doctor shows indecision (6)","output":"### Answer: DITHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: indecision\n  DR(doctor) **containing**(over) [I(Roman numeral for one) + THE(the definite article)]\nAnswer: As a noun"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wood with correct placement may score (8)","output":"### Answer: SYCAMORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wood\n  **Anagram of**(with correct placement) MAY SCORE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Biblical figure about to enter dependency unit (6)","output":"### Answer: RECHAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Biblical figure\n  C(circa,about) **contained in**(to enter) REHAB(short for rehabilitation centre,a unit you go to, to rid of your dependencies)\nAnswer: Name of not one but three biblical figures"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Veni, vidi, vici so described in account about changing destiny (9)","output":"### Answer: ASYNDETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Veni, vidi, vici so described\n  AC(abbrev. for $$ac$$count) **containing**(about) **anagram of**(changing) DESTINY \nAnswer: In linguistics, descriptive of a phrase omitting conjunctions (\"and\", and such like) eg. veni, vidi, vici (or \"I came, I saw, I conquered\").  New word for me, but gettable from the wordplay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solver 5 to emerge with the solution I don't know? (5,3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: YOU\u2019VE GOT ME THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I don't know\n  YOU(the solvers, as opposed to us,the setters in crosswordland convention) V(Roman numeral for 5) + **anagram of**(solution) [TO EMERGE **plus**(with) THE]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poet and blundering scribbler (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTEPAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: scribbler\n  **Anagram of**(blundering) POET AND. \nAnswer: What you scribble on, or scribbler"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: George Best with a harp mysteriously appears in Gay musical (3,7,5)","output":"### Answer: THE BEGGAR\u2019S OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gay musical\n  **Anagram of**(mysteriously appears) [GEORGE BEST **plus**(with) A HARP]\nAnswer: A ballad opera,musical written by John Gay in 1728.  It has had many adaptations, including a German one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City gets millions before 12 in 11 (5)","output":"### Answer: MIAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n  M(abbrev. for $$m$$illions) + {AM(ante meridiem, the time before 12 noon) **contained in**(in) II(exactly what it says, 2 x Roman numerals for 1)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hypnotist close to tears, upset leaving (8)","output":"### Answer: SVENGALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hypnotist\n  S(last letter of,close to \"tears\") + **anagram of**(upset) LEAVING\nAnswer:  Fictional hypnotist in George du Maurier's novel, Trilby, the name of the hypnotised."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Much red meat to show (6)","output":"### Answer: REVEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: to show\n  RE(2 letters out of 3 of,much \"red\") + VEAL(meat from young cattle, and a controversial issue in animal welfare terms)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrive with enthusiasm for Beckett's dramaticule (4,3,2)","output":"### Answer: COME AND GO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beckett's dramaticule\n  COME(arrive) AND(with) GO(enthusiasm,drive)\nAnswer: Samuel Beckett's very short play, between 121 and 127 words long, spoken by three characters, really deserving of the descriptive \"dramaticule\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Always up on horse for example? (8)","output":"### Answer: ADDICTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Always up on horse for example?\n  I think I've got the answer to this cryptic definition.  If you're always up,high on heroin,horse in slang, an example of a drug, then it can only mean that you're addicted."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shed worker grabbed by lion (4-2)","output":"### Answer: LEAN-TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shed\n  ANT(one of whose castes in a colony is the worker) **contained in**(grabbed by) LEO(the lion in the zodiac, from the Greek word)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The finished work to go here? (3-4)","output":"### Answer: OUT-TRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: The finished work to go here?\n  Cryptic defn: Where finished work in the office goes.  Another potential relic with the advent of the electronic age."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goddess with chicken ate sandwiches (6)","output":"### Answer: ATHENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goddess\n  ATE **containing**(sandwiches) HEN(chicken) \nAnswer: Ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, fertility, the useful arts and prudent warfare \u2013 ancient multi-tasking"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complain inaudibly? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SOUND OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complain\n  Without sound,inaudibly.\nAnswer: To complain in a frank and open manner, far from inaudibly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harangue one in business (6)","output":"### Answer: TIRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harangue\n  I(Roman numeral for one) **contained in**(in) TRADE(business, what keeps shops, companies and nations going)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poet found editing a chore (6)","output":"### Answer: HORACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\n  **Anagram of**(editing) A CHORE.\nAnswer: Quintus Horatius Flaccus, or Horace to the English-speaking world, leading Roman poet of old."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dissenter beaten to a paste (8)","output":"### Answer: APOSTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dissenter\n  **Anagram of**(beaten) TO A PASTE.\nAnswer: A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue, as such dissenters were, and in some cases are, if not beaten to a paste, executed in other ways.  The word originally was used in the religious sense, until the 14C when it also applied to non-religious situations, eg. politics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The probability eccentric succeeded (4)","output":"### Answer: ODDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The probability\n  ODD(eccentric) + S(abbrev. for succeeded at a guess, since I'm unable to quote a source or usage, perhaps in monarchic succession)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where crooked landlords are or should be (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BEHIND BARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where crooked landlords are or should be\n  Cryptic defn: Landlords who run and own inns and pubs are found behind bars, whilst crooked landlords of rented houses and flats should be the same."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I grope in confusion for neglig\u00e9e (8)","output":"### Answer: PEIGNOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: neglig\u00e9e\n  **Anagram of**(confusion) I GROPE IN.\nAnswer: From the French for \"to comb\", peigner, since this is what the ladies would be wearing after their bath while combing their hair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tory leader has pain in bum (4)","output":"### Answer: TAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bum\n  T(initial letter,leader of Tory) **plus**(has) AIL(to be in pain,suffereing from)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer keeps key in jar (4)","output":"### Answer: POET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n  E(major, presumably, one of the keys,tonalities from the 24 major and minor diatonic scales upon which a musical composition's tonal framework is based) **contained in**(keeps\u2026in) POT(jar, eg a jam-pot)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Einstein revised in this decade (8)","output":"### Answer: NINETIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: this decade\n  **Anagram of**(revised) EINSTEIN.\nAnswer: Could be the 1990s, or the 1890s which were the Gay Nineties to the Americans, and the Naughty Nineties to the British."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nurse takes in rebel found in the kitchen (10)","output":"### Answer: TENDERISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: found in the kitchen\n  TENDER(could be a noun, a person who tends,a nurse, or a verb, to treat tenderly,to nurse) **containing**(takes in) RISE(verb, to rebel)\nAnswer:  A substance found in the kitchen, applied to meat to make it tender."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Competent to turn round in the Mediterranean (4)","output":"### Answer: ELBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the Mediterranean\n  **Reversal of**(to turn round) ABLE(competent).\nAnswer: Island in the Mediterranean."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cloth requires money, nothing more (8)","output":"### Answer: CASHMERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cloth\n  CASH(money) + MERE(nothing more,just this)\nAnswer:  Cloth made from the downy wool at the roots of the hair of goats from Kashmir, which used to be spelt Cashmere."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aversion is new treatment in Alcoholics Anonymous (6)","output":"### Answer: NAUSEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aversion\n  N(\u00ad$$n$$ew) + {USE(behaviour,treatment towards, eg. \"to use a friend well\") **contained in**(in) AA(abbrev. for Alcoholics Anonymous)}.\nAnswer: Another WIWD clue.  Aversion therapy is used to treat alcoholism, by causing nausea in association with alcohol, and by other more subtle methods."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prominence of Hungary's rowing team (6)","output":"### Answer: HEIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prominence\n  H(International Vehicle Registration code for Hungary) + EIGHT(a rowing team having 8 rowers)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study shows doctor is English (8)","output":"### Answer: TREATISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Study\n  TREAT(doctor, as a verb) + IS + E($$E$$nglish)\n**Down** :"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duck enclosure belonging to the past (2,3)","output":"### Answer: OF OLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: belonging to the past\n  O(looks like 0,zero,duck, a cricketer's score of zero runs) FOLD(an enclosure for sheep, or other domestic animals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mean to complain Edward's optically challenged (4-7)","output":"### Answer: NEAR-SIGHTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: optically challenged\n  NEAR(mean,stingy, as in \"he was near with his wallet\") + SIGH(exhale audibly, a non-verbal expression of disappointment,to complain.  Subject to misinterpretation by the listener, as you could have sighs of yearning, lament\/grief, relief, despair, tiredness.  It's better to SOUND OFF.) + TED(a short form of the name Edward)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finished work? Take on too many! (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERBOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take on too many\n  OVER(finished,done with) + BOOK(a work by an author).\nAnswer: What airlines and restaurants do, just in case some of the people don't turn up, but when all turn up, you've got an ugly situation \u2013 of their own making, I think."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bring the house down and get rich (7,4,4)","output":"### Answer: FEATHER ONE\u2019S NEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: get rich\n  FEATHER(down,layer of fine feathers in birds, especially the young) **plus**(bring) ONE\"S NEST(the house).  Nice surface of a popular entertainer getting rich."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Team leader's lecherous? That's problematical! (6)","output":"### Answer: THORNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: problematical\n  T(initial letter,leader of \"team\") + HORNY(lecherous,sexually lustful, apparently derived from reference to the horns of the goat, which was a symbol of lust.  In this age of equality, the description may be used to refer to either sex)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deterioration of rare books (3)","output":"### Answer: ROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deterioration\n  R(abbrev. for rare, what your waitress writes when you want your meat bloody) + OT(the Old Testament comprising of a series of books)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Choose to prevent excavation (9)","output":"### Answer: DETERMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Choose\n  DETER(to prevent from happening) + MINE(an excavation to extract coal and minerals)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor hid test-tube to fail (4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: BITE THE DUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: to fail\n  **Anagram of**(doctor, as a verb) HID TEST-TUBE.\nAnswer: From the literal fall face down to the ground and dirt in defeat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A rodent enters river that's clear (9)","output":"### Answer: EXONERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: clear\n  ONE RAT(a rodent) **contained in**(enters) EXE(the river in England)\nAnswer:  Clear after being accused of a wrongdoing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gate for transport (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTRANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gate,transport\n  Double defn: 2nd: To transport into a trance"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keen to get skill without study (6)","output":"### Answer: ARDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keen\n  ART(skill) **containing**(without,outside) DEN(study room)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wish happiness to bishop to a smaller extent (5)","output":"### Answer: BLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wish happiness\n  B(abbrev. for bishop in chess notation) **plus**(to) LESS(a smaller extent)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some catch a glimpse of witch (3)","output":"### Answer: HAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: witch\n  **Hidden in**(some) catcH A Glimpse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: States circumvented by hasty retreat of gay character (6)","output":"### Answer: HUSSAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: gay character\n  US(United States) **contained in**(circumvented) **plus**(by) **reversal of**(retreat) RASH(hasty,unthinking)\nAnswer: One of the characters in The Gay Hussars, the English title (literal translation of the German title is \"Autumn Manoeuvres\") of Emmerich Kalman's operetta.  From the old-fashioned meaning of gay, and not to be confused with \"The Gay Hussar\" restaurant in London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mutant 2 transmuted metal (8)","output":"### Answer: TITANIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: metal\n  **Anagram of**(transmuted) of MUTANT + II(Roman numeral for 2,two)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inquisitor wrecked Manx army jeep (6,6)","output":"### Answer: JEREMY PAXMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inquisitor\n  **Anagram of**(wrecked) MANX ARMY JEEP \nDefn:  Cryptic defn: Inquisitor,interrogator of politicians on BBC's Newsnight programme, with a style criticised as aggressive, intimidating and condescending, and also applauded as tough and incisive.  Questioner of another sort on Univeristy Challenge."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ecstatic about coiffure for prom (8)","output":"### Answer: SEAFRONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: prom\n  SENT(ecstatic,raptured) **containing**(about) AFRO(coiffure where the hair is shaped into a wide frizzy bush) \nAnswer: Where you'll often find the prom,promenade, a public path for leisure walks in a seaside resort."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monarch caught by his opponent on air (7,4)","output":"### Answer: CROWNED HEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monarch\n  C(caught as in cricket notation) **plus**(by) ROWNED HEAD{**homophone of**(on air) \"roundhead\"(nickname of one, such as Oliver Cromwell, who was an opponent of the monarch, King Charles I in particular during the English Civil War, for supremacy of Parliament over the monarchy.  So-called because of their hairstyle, far removed from the Afro."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discriminatory fifth-rankers catching seventh note (7)","output":"### Answer: ELITIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discriminatory\n  E(fifth letter in the English alphabet) + LIST{giving the ranking of, well, rankers(rankees?)} **containing**(catching) TI(musically, syllable for the seventh note in the diatonic scale, also what to \"drink with jam and bread\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eg fungus-scavenger initially multiplied by 20 (7)","output":"### Answer: CULTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eg fungus\n  \"Vulture\"(large scavenger bird) whose first letter(initially) V(Roman numeral for 5)  is **replaced by** C(Roman numeral for 100 which is 5 multiplied by 20).\nAnswer: Fungus may be,eg a product of cultivation for scientific and medicinal purposes.  Note the nice touch of adding the hyphen to correspond to \"culture-vulture\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dance mistress and dissolute priest on the job (11)","output":"### Answer: TERPSICHORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance mistress\n  **Anagram of**(dissolute) PRIEST **plus**(on) CHORE(job,task that is needed to be done)\nCryptic defn:  Of the muse of dancing (and choral song),dance mistress \u2013 \"mistress\" as in a woman who has the power of controlling or disposing of something at her own pleasure:."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What Syrinx did in 8? Yielded! (8)","output":"### Answer: RETURNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yielded\n  In myth(answer to 8down), Syrinx, a nymph who did TURN into hollow water REEDs to protect her chastity from Pan, who in turn cut and turned the reeds into his first set of pan pipes.  So much for escaping, and thus the exclamation mark after \"yielded\".  Interestingly the word \"syringe\" is derived from this. \nAnswer: As in yielded,returned from a financial investment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yob getting hold of New Order's 22 garment (6)","output":"### Answer: KIMONO \n ### Explanation: Definition: garment\n  **Reversal of**(returned,answer to 22across) [OIK(British slang for lout,oaf,yob) **containing**(getting hold of) {N($$n$$ew) + OM(Order of Merit)]. \nAnswer: The Japanese wrap-around garment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unfashionable subject's popular favourites (8)","output":"### Answer: CLASSICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: popular favourites\n  CLASSIC(not subject to fashion changes,unfashionable) + S(in grammar, abbrev. for subject, part of speech).  Edit.note morning after: But see the final ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polish writers wanting head of Polish painter (6)","output":"### Answer: RUBENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: painter\n  RUB(polish) + ENS{\"pens\",writers **minus**(wanting) P{initial letter(head) of \"polish\"}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Receivers receiving setter's payment, initially, in coins (10)","output":"### Answer: FIVEPENCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: coins\n  FENCES(crooked receivers of stolen goods) **containing**(receiving) [I'VE(setter's,setter has,I have) + P(first letter,initially of \"payment\")]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bulb in lift lifted in house (8)","output":"### Answer: DAFFODIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bulb\n  **Reversal of**(lifted, in a down clue) DOFF(lift, as when you doff your cap) **containing**(in) DAIL(lower house of parliament of the Republic of Ireland). \nDefn: Of the flowery kind"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrorist (cyber-criminal) embracing leaders of Islamic jihad (8)","output":"### Answer: HIJACKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terrorist\n  HACKER(cyber-criminal) **containing**(embracing) [I J](initial letters,leaders of \"Islamic jihad\")\nAnswer: He\/she used to be just a thief, and not a terrorist"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pasquale, perhaps, cross-culturally cross-dressing, cold and dry (8)","output":"### Answer: SARDONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: dry\n  SARI(Indian garment) **containing**(cross) DON(dressing) + C(cold)?  Is Pasquale the setter, sardonic? Or \"Sardinian\"(Italian from the island who might,perhaps be named Pasquale) +  ???? + C(cold).  That's as far as I got, which is not near enough, so help requested.  Edit.note.  Thanks  and .  {SARI(Indian garment,cross-culturally\u2026dressing) **containing**('cross) DON(an example of which,perhaps is Pasquale aka Don Manley, crossword setter)} My excuse for not twigging the DON connection: that sedative from yesterday hasn't worn off \ud83d\ude42 Edit.note, morning after revision:  Thanks to .  {DON(an example of which,perhaps is Pasquale aka Don Manley, crossword setter) ***contained in***(\u2026dressing) a SARI(an Indian,cross-culturally, female,cross-dressing garment)} + C($$c$$old)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One-trick artist's creation (4)","output":"### Answer: ICON \n ### Explanation: Definition: artist's creation\n  I(Roman numeral for one) + CON(as a noun,a trick)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yen to interrupt thousandth tall tale? (4)","output":"### Answer: MYTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: tall tale\n  Y(abbrev. for the Japanese currency) **contained in**(to interrupt) MTH(Mth,thousandth)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discouragement of French dramatist adopting recipe (10)","output":"### Answer: DETERRENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discouragement\n  DE(French for \"of\") + [TERENCE(name in English for Publius Terentius Afer, dramatist of ancient Rome) **containing**(adopting) R(abbrev. for $$r$$ecipe, and one that has been much discussed in previous blogs!)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feel bad about turning on gas in beleaguered economic area (8)","output":"### Answer: EUROZONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: beleaguered economic area\n  **Reversal of**(turning) RUE(feel bad about,regret) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) OZONE(gas of tri-oxygen-atom molecules). \nAnswer: Currently area that is economically beleaguered, including the PIGS and perhaps more."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of ancient Roman people keeping half of 13 confused (8)","output":"### Answer: GENEROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\n  GENS(families,people in ancient Rome claiming descent from a common ancestor) **containing**(keeping) **anagram of**(confused) EURO(half of answer to 13down)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hobby generating unearned income (8)","output":"### Answer: INTEREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hobby,unearned income\n  Double defn: 2nd:  Income you don't earn by doing anything other than to invest a principal sum and to collect interest, though the taxman may still (or may not) tax it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 15 circle needing brains to crack this? (6)","output":"### Answer: CLIQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 15 circle\n  IQ(brains, or rather a measure of how much there is) **containing**(to crack) CLUE(this,what you're reading). \nAnswer: An exclusive circle of people from the elite, described by the answer to 15across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Idle, maybe, being possessed of infinite riches (4)","output":"### Answer: ERIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Idle, maybe\n  **Hidden in**(being possessed of) infinitE RIChes \nAnswer: Eric, comedian and one of those,maybe, with the surname Idle.  A nominal gift to crossword setters \u2013 if I had a penny \u2026.. I'd have riches, maybe not infinite."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weasel docked in colonnade (4)","output":"### Answer: STOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: colonnade\n  Stoat(weasel) **minus** its last letter,tail(docked)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liberal plot captures street opinion (5-6)","output":"### Answer: BROAD-MINDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liberal\n  BED(earthen plot for growing flowers, etc.) **containing**(captures) [ROAD(street) + MIND(opinion, as in \"he's of like mind\")]\nAnswer: In a general, and not the narrow political, sense."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For the most part, place is getting right set in (7)","output":"### Answer: LARGELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: For the most part\n  LAY(to place) **containing**(is getting\u2026in) [R($$r$$ight) + GEL(to set,become firm,solidify, as with, well, gelatine\/jelly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twitter has power to upset (7)","output":"### Answer: PRATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Twitter\n  P(abbrev. for $$p$$ower, especially in physics) + RATTLE(to upset,unnerve)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heavenly lilac trees in trouble without a river (9)","output":"### Answer: CELESTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heavenly\n  **Anagram of**(in trouble) [LILAC TEES](\"lilac trees\" **minus**(without) \"r\"(river)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: God's briefly absorbed by points of morality (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: morality\n  THO(\"Thor\",Scandinavian god of thunder, lightning and farming) **minus** its last letter,briefly **contained in**(absorbed by) [E & S(\u00ad$$e$$ast & $$s$$outh,points of the compass).  I'm wondering whether or not the \"'s\" is superfluous."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show off retro dress (4)","output":"### Answer: BRAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show off\n  **Reversal of**(retro) GARB(dress in general).  Nicely misdirecting one to a retro dress like the sack."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old historian, very sick by end of life, died tormented (10)","output":"### Answer: BEDEVILLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: tormented\n  BEDE(Saint Bede, 7C monk who wrote the earliest history of England apparently) + V($$v$$ery) + ILL(sick) **plus**(by) E(last letter,end of \"life\") + D($$d$$ied)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Athlete's facing disqualification, having hidden drug in vegetable (6,4)","output":"### Answer: RUNNER BEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegetable\n  RUNNER(athlete) **plus**(facing) BAN(disqualification) **containing**(having hidden\u2026in) E(slang\/abbrev. for the drug, ecstasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man who fell for a woman (4)","output":"### Answer: ADAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man who fell\n  A DAM(a woman, specifically the female parent, and especially used for domestic livestock. \nDefn. and Answer: The first man, who fell to Eve's, first woman's, temptation, and hence fell from grace, in the Bible; and brought all their descendants down with them, so the story goes.  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man reflected on partners'  stories (5)","output":"### Answer: YARNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stories\n  **Reversal of**(reflected) RAY(man's name) **plus**(on) [N & S](in bridge notation, the partners occupying the $$n$$orth and $$s$$outh positions)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eavesdrops on revolutionary Leninists (7,2)","output":"### Answer: LISTENS IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eavesdrops on\n  **Anagram of**(revolutionary) LENINISTS"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dozing professor's brought round by sound of bell (7)","output":"### Answer: NODDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dozing\n  **Reversal of**(brought round) DON(professor at a university) **plus**(by) DING(sound of a bell)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do away with old boy by way of note (7)","output":"### Answer: OBVIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do away with\n  OB(abbrev. for $$o$$ld $$b$$oy) + VIA(by way of) + TE(or ti, in music, the syllable for the seventh note of the diatonic scale)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brewed mild ales 'ere in Ireland (7,4)","output":"### Answer: EMERALD ISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ireland\n  **Anagram of**(brewed, perfect indicator for the surface) MILD ALES 'ERE. \nAnswer: The poetic name for Ireland due to its green countryside (lots of it)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer of book on Queen has ably represented popular link (5,10)","output":"### Answer: BERYL BAINBRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n  B(abbrev. for $$b$$ook) **plus**(on) ER(the Queen,$$E$$lizabeth $$R$$egina) **plus**(has) ***anagram of*** or **reversal of**(re\u2013presented, note the hyphen) ABLY + IN(popular,fashionable) BRIDGE(link from one side to another). \nAnswer: English authoress, Whitbread Award winner, and Booker Prize nominee."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Does as instructed by old governors (5)","output":"### Answer: OBEYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does as instructed\n  O(abbrev. for $$o$$ld) **plus**(by) BEYS(formerly, provincial governors of the Ottoman Empire)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: DIY team worked in light (7)","output":"### Answer: DAYTIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: light\n  **Anagram of**(worked) DIY TEAM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stimulus of 50% off mink raised heart rate! (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPULSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stimulus\n  **Reversal of**(raised) MI(\"mink\" **minus** \"nk\",2 letters out of 4,50% off) + PULSE(heart rate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sugar-intolerant little girl has help with sick heart (8)","output":"### Answer: DIABETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sugar-intolerant\n  DI(little girl, Diana in full) **plus**(has) ABET(to help) **plus**(with) IC(middle letters,heart of \"sick\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I scheduled teams for treatment for tree blight (5,3,7)","output":"### Answer: DUTCH ELM DISEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree blight\n  **Anagram of**(for treatment) I SCHEDULED TEAMS.  Nice surface of tree surgeons in action."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gleaning fruits of smart communication? (13)","output":"### Answer: BLACKBERRYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gleaning fruits\n  Cryptic defn: Of communication with the Blackberry smartphone.\nAnd the One Ronnie has one:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor's patient demeanour? (7,6)","output":"### Answer: BEDSIDE MANNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doctor's patient demeanour\n  Cryptic defn: The demeanour,beheaviour of a doctor when attending to a patient, whether the latter is lying in bed or not \u2013 not something they teach at medical school?, judging by some of the doctors I've been treated by \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dad in Paris tears round in sweat (8)","output":"### Answer: PERSPIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweat\n  **Reversal of**(round) RIPS(tears) **containing**(in) PERE(French word for \"father\",dad, heard in Paris)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: British lagoon designed for Italian city (7)","output":"### Answer: BOLOGNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian city\n  **Anagram of**(designed) [B(abbrev. for $$B$$ritish) + LAGOON]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run away with sailors to fish round Norway (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSCOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run away\n  ABS(plural of abbrev. for $$a$$ble-$$b$$odied seaman,sailors) **plus**(to) [COD(fish) **containing**(round) N(International Vehicle Registration code for Norway)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conjure a vision to show the Glastonbury man (5)","output":"### Answer: EAVIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the Glastonbury man\n  **Hidden in**(to show) conjurE A VISiion. \nAnswer: Athelstan Joseph Michael Eavis, in full, English dairy farmer who started the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts (in full) or the Glastonbury or Glasto held annually at his farm (though not in 2012).  No link at all to the Glastonbury Festivals of 1914-1925, of more classical performing arts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Typical of a girl taking Latin (6)","output":"### Answer: NORMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Typical\n  NORMA(name of a girl) **plus**(taking) L(abbrev. for $$L$$atin)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reserve the best for dessert (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ICE CREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: dessert\n  ICE(the coolness,reserve of someone who is aloof) + CREAM(the best,tops)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It isn't different inside a Native American people's college (9)","output":"### Answer: INSTITUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: college\n  {**Anagram of**(different) ISN'T **contained in**(inside) IT} + UTE(Native American Indian people of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, related to the Aztecs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's not appropriate for Peto to sleep with model (5)","output":"### Answer: INAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's not appropriate\n  I(the setter,Peto) + NAP(to sleep) **plus**(with) T(name of one of the earliest models of cars made by the Ford company) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Essential to end Aretha's challenge (4)","output":"### Answer: DARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: challenge\n  **Hidden in**(essential to,necessary part of) enD AREtha's."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On the outskirts of Omaruru wasted food rots in the open air (3-2-5)","output":"### Answer: OUT-OF-DOORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the open air\n  OU(first and last letters,outskirts of \"Omaruru\", in Namibia if you want to know) + **anagram of**(wasted) FOOD ROTS. \nAnswer: Before it became shortened to \"outdoors\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steal Pat's dog (7)","output":"### Answer: WHIPPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\n  WHIP(to steal) + PET(to pat as an expression of affection)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upset by malicious woman's game (6)","output":"### Answer: TIPCAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n  TIP(upset,overturn) + CAT(a malicious woman, literally or metaphorically scratching and biting like, well, a cat).\nAnswer:  Old-fashioned outdoor game, which some say is the fore-runner of rounders and cricket, but with a bat and piecce of wood (the cat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tasteless jewellery pocketed by South American of high rank (6)","output":"### Answer: STATUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: of high rank\n  TAT(tasteless articles, eg. jewellery, derived from \"tatty\",cheap and vulgar) **contained in**(pocketed by) S($$S$$outh) + US(United States,American).\nAnswer: Used as an adjective to confer a real or apparent elevated,high rank, eg. a status job, car or symbol."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talk idly about her taking in a race (7)","output":"### Answer: CHATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talk idly\n  C(abbrev. for circa,about) + HER **containing**(taking in) TT(abbrev. for the International $$T$$ourist $$T$$rophy Race for motorcyles held on the Isle of Man; or, if you prefer, a $$t$$ime $$t$$rial race where competitors are individually timed and their times compared, in other words racing against the clock rather than others."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everybody hates me dithering even so (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ALL THE SAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: even so\n  ALL(everybody) + **anagram of**(dithering) HATES ME."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come to an end before the opening of parliament (4)","output":"### Answer: DIET \n ### Explanation: Definition: parliament\n  DIE(expire,come to an end) **plus**(before) T(first letter,opening of \"the\").\nAnswer:  The legislative body,parliament of certain countries, eg. Japan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Niece oddly neglected after servant becomes deranged (5)","output":"### Answer: MANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: deranged\n  IC(\"niece\" **minus** first,third and fifth letters,oddly neglected) ***placed after***(after) MAN(male servant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A complete change of opinion on the subject of spin (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ABOUT TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A complete change of opinion\n  ABOUT(on the subject of,regarding) TURN(spin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good-humoured requests by a social worker (8)","output":"### Answer: PLEASANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good-humoured\n  PLEAS(requests) **plus**(by) ANT(a social insect, one which might belong to the worker caste within its society)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Orders small underwear (6)","output":"### Answer: BRIEFS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Orders,small underwear\n  Double defn: 1st: Plural of an order,writ summoning one to answer to a specified action, or a document of facts and points of law by which a solicitor instructs,orders  a barrister to represent a client; and 2nd:  Close- fitting, legless underpants,small underwear, which a barrister might, or might not, be wearing while he\/she's presenting his\/her briefs in court \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make final now Linda's abroad (4,4)","output":"### Answer: NAIL DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make final\n  **Anagram of**(abroad) NOW LINDA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reserve prop rings coach (9)","output":"### Answer: RESTRAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reserve\n  REST(a prop, eg. that used in billiards to rest your cue on) **containing**(rings) TRAIN(to coach).\nAnswer: That quality shown by people who are reserved,inhibited in their behaviour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keen for prima donna to turn up (4)","output":"### Answer: AVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keen\n  **Anagram of**(to turn up) DIVA(prima donna,star)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pop singer loves having time for a cigar (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEROOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cigar\n  CHER(female pop singer since the 60s) + OO(looking like 2 zeros,2 x love,zero score in tennis) **plus**(having) T($$t$$ime)\nAnswer:  Different from a cigar in having both ends untapered\/cut squarely."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A dramatisation of the nativity may be very easy to do (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CHILD\u2019S PLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: very easy to do\n  Cryptic defn: The nativity is the birth of a child, and a dramatisation of it could be called a CHILD'S PLAY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English artist in contact with a source of inspiration (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a source of inspiration\n  E($$E$$nglish) + RA(a member of the $$R$$oyal $$A$$cademy of Arts,an artist) + TO(in contact with, eg. \"a punch to the jaw\").\nAnswer: The muse,source of inspiration for lyric or erotic\/love poetry or hymns."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unwillingness to speak of mother without it getting back to son (6)","output":"### Answer: MUTISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unwillingness to speak\n  MUM(mother) **containing**(without) [**reversal of**(getting back) IT **plus**(to) S($$s$$on)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impressive to find gold and a bit of silver in capsized boat (6)","output":"### Answer: AUGUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impressive\n  AU(in chemistry, symbol for the element gold, from Latin \"aurum\") **plus**(and) [S(first letter,a bit of \"silver\") **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(capsized,in a down clue) TUG(a boat that tows)].\nAnswer: Majestic,impressive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What dermatologists may do when they occur without warning (4-6)","output":"### Answer: SPOT CHECKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they occur without warning\n  Cryptic defn: Dermatologists, skin specialists that they are, may check any spot on your epidermis to ensure that all is healthy. \nAnswer: Spot checks by authorities of eg. identification, intoxication by drugs or alcohol, occur without warning."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Volunteers uplifted by a statement showing respect for property (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTRIBUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: property\n  **Reversal of**(uplifted, in a down clue) TA($$T$$erritoral $$A$$rmy made up of volunteers) **plus**(by) TRIBUTE(could be a statement, showing respect,paying homage to someone or something). \nAnswer: A characteristic,property of someone or something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Makes a claim about nurses under pressure (8)","output":"### Answer: PRETENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes a claim\n  RE(about,regarding) TENDS(as singular verb, nurses) **placed below**(under, in a down clue) P(in physics, the symbol for pressure, and happens to be the symbol for power, too)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suffer as Tunis is destroyed (7)","output":"### Answer: SUSTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suffer\n  **Anagram of**(is destroyed) AS TUNIS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Done by a number of people in public (6)","output":"### Answer: COMMON \n ### Explanation: Last one in, so hope it's correct.  Double defn: 1st: Descriptive of what is done by a number of people, ie. common; and 2nd: Belonging to the public or community, as in common property."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Athletes do it in battle over money at university (4-2)","output":"### Answer: WARM-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Athletes do it\n  WAR(battle) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) M(abbrev. for $$m$$oney) + UP{at,attending university in contrast to \"(sent) down\",barred from attending}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nationalist breaks Spike's weapon (5)","output":"### Answer: LANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon\n  N(abbrev. for Nationalist, as in the names of any number of political parties worldwide, each with differing interpretations of the word) **contained in**(breaks) LACE(adulterate with a bit of something,spike, as with a drink)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Passage from Amiss targeting a leading performer (4)","output":"### Answer: STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a leading performer\n  **Hidden in**(passage from) amisS TARgeting.  I was wondering: is there a surplus \"s\" in Amiss?  The clue reads much better with Amis (Kingsley or Martin), writer compatible with the surface \"passage from\", and there are probably more than one \"leading performer\" in their novels.  The only Amiss of note that I could find was Dennis, English cricketer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two animals bound for cover (7)","output":"### Answer: BUCKRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: cover\n  [BUCK + RAM](two animals). \nAnswer: A stiff cotton or linen cloth used as a liner or cover, eg. of books."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game in which Diana and Jack have nothing on \u2014 look! (7)","output":"### Answer: DIABOLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\n  DI(short for Diana) **plus**(and) AB($$a$$ble-$$b$$odied seaman,sailor,Jack Tar \u2013 Rufus's trademark nautical reference) **plus**(have\u2026on) O(looks like zero,nothing) + LO(look, as in \"lo and behold!\") \nAnswer: A game played with a top, string and 2 sticks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor goes to and fro to see pop group (4)","output":"### Answer: ABBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: pop group\n  Forward and **reversal of**(goes to and fro) AB(ditto above). \nAnswer: Swedish pop group consisting of Agnetha, Benny, Bjorn and Anni-Frid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possibly end a better woman \u2014 even a saint! (10)","output":"### Answer: BERNADETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: woman \u2014 even a saint\n  **Anagram of**(possibly) END A BETTER. \nAnswer: A woman's name, and the saint aka Saint Marie-Bernarde Soubirous.  A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note to change flag (6)","output":"### Answer: FALTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: flag\n  F(musical note in the diatonic scale) **plus**(to) ALTER(change)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a very bright lot, but sturdy (8)","output":"### Answer: THICKSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: sturdy\n  THICK(not very bright) + SET(a collection,lot of items)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warder organising a fete gets in something to drink (9)","output":"### Answer: BEEFEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warder\n  **Anagram of**(organising) A FETE **contained in**(gets in) BEER(something alcoholic to drink). \nAnswer: Popular name for one of the Yeomen Warders, in principle, guardians of prisoners at the Tower of London (when there used to be) and the Crown Jewels (there still are).  But nowadays, more of a tourist attraction collectively, and also tour guides individually."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coming from Lake Nyasa to land further north (5)","output":"### Answer: KENYA \n ### Explanation: Definition: land further north\n  **Hidden in**(coming from) laKE NYAsa. \nAnswer: African state further north of Lake Nyasa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black market trader's location (5)","output":"### Answer: PITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Black,market trader's location\n  Double defn: 1st Answer: Any of black viscous substances used for caulking and paving, or tar and asphalt for roads.  But I'm not sure how to use black as a noun in this sense;  I know of shoe-black, which is a dye\/pigment but not pitch, and there is the derived adjective pitch-black; and 2nd Answer: A vendor,trader's stall,location in a market.  Nice surface with \"black market trader\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close to a hypotenuse? (9)","output":"### Answer: ALONGSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Close to\n  A + LONG SIDE(a hypotenuse is the longest side of a right-angled triangle)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drive from A to B with mini, erratically (8)","output":"### Answer: AMBITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drive\n  **Anagram of**(erratically) [A TO B **plus**(with) MINI]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Key to passage leading to kitchen (6)","output":"### Answer: GALLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: kitchen\n  G(presumed major, in music, one of the 24 major and minor diatonic scales defining the key,tonal framework of a piece) ***plus***(to) ALLEY(a passage between 2 buildings)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer in far off New Zealand heard record (5,5)","output":"### Answer: FRANZ LISZT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n  **Anagram of**(off) FAR + NZ(abbrev. for $$N$$ew $$Z$$ealand) + LISZT{**homophone of**(heard) \"list\",a record of items}.  Nice surface with the smooth \"in far off New Zealand\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game reserves (4)","output":"### Answer: POOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game,reserves\n  Double defn: 1st: Any of various games, similar to snooker\/billiards but played with enlarged balls and a stunted table."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State what customs require travellers to do (7)","output":"### Answer: DECLARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: State,what customs require travellers to do\n  Double defn: 2nd:  Somewhat cryptic.  What customs officers require travellers to do when they ask the leading question: \"Anything to declare, sir\/madam?\" before you can travel into their country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It reminds me repeatedly not to change (7)","output":"### Answer: MEMENTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: It reminds\n  [ME + ME](\"me\" twice,repeatedly) + **anagram of**(to change) NOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: R. Mugabe gives offence (7)","output":"### Answer: UMBRAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: offence\n  **Anagram of**(gives) R. MUGABE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier in full gear that creeps around at night (5)","output":"### Answer: KRAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: that creeps around at night\n  RA(for a change, not an artist but soldier in the $$r$$egular $$a$$rmy, or, if you like the $$R$$oyal $$A$$rtillery) **contained in**(in) KIT(full gear,outfit). \nAnswer: A poisonous reptile that creeps around at night."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Here in Canada it's a pound over the fixed rate (7)","output":"### Answer: ALBERTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Here in Canada\n  A + LB(abbrev. for pound weight in the Imperial system) **placed above**(over) **anagram of**(fixed) RATE. \nAnswer: A province of Canada."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Literary type with a leaning to the right (6)","output":"### Answer: ITALIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Literary type\n  Cryptic defn: The font,type leaning like *so."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker's joints are wonderful (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BEES KNEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: wonderful\n  BEE'S(worker's) KNEES(joints). \nAnswer: Describing person or thing that's wonderful.  Akin to the cat's pyjamas or whiskers, or the kipper's knickers  or the dog's (the second anatomical part of the phrase which rhymes with dogs, is implicit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gamble a great deal on a patched-up tyre (7)","output":"### Answer: LOTTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gamble\n  LOT(a great deal,amount) **plus**(on) **anagram of**(patched-up) TYRE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State of the fraternity \u2014 rows among the monks (13)","output":"### Answer: BROTHERLINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: State of the fraternity\n  LINES(rows) **contained in**(among) BROTHERS(what monks call each other).  Nice surface meaning the opposite of the answer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's not true that oil, in fact, needs changing (9)","output":"### Answer: FICTIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's not true\n  **Anagram of**(needs changing) OIL IN FACT"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put into liquidation (7)","output":"### Answer: IMMERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put into liquidation\n  Cryptic defn: To sink,put into something liquid, or, whimsically, the product of liquidation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The late shift (7)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The late shift\n  Cryptic defn:  The garment,shift that one wears late at night to bed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poor side away from home fails to survive (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DIES OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fails to survive\n  **Anagram of**(poor) SIDE + OUT(not in,away from home)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He finishes off game with the queen (6)","output":"### Answer: KILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He finishes off\n  KILL{noun for the animals,game that have been killed for food or sport(?)} **plus**(with) ER($$E$$lizabeth $$R$$egina, the queen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Error made by student before recess (5)","output":"### Answer: LAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Error\n  L(abbrev. for learner,student) **plus**(before) APSE(inside a church, a recess in the wall)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What yacht salesman does in parade (8)","output":"### Answer: SHOWBOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: parade\n  [SHOW BOAT](what a yacht salesman does for and to a prospective buyer). \nAnswer: Verb, to parade  in an outrageous or spectacular manner, show off, or playing to an audience, eg. as politicians do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gross sound of publication (6)","output":"### Answer: VOLUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gross sound,publication\n  Double defn: 1st:  I think this is the gross,basic quality of a sound, ie. volume, ignoring its finer points of tone, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool views broadcast sitting in judgment (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sitting in judgment\n  ASS(the fool, not the animal) + IZE{**homophone of**(broadcast) \"eyes\"(views)}. \nAnswer: Noun, a judicial inquiry,sitting of a jury or assessors leading to a judgement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nobody reveals when nothing happens (3-5)","output":"### Answer: NON-EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: nothing happens\n  [NONE VENT](nobody reveals,vents as in to \"vent one's feelings\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exploit overweight drug-taker (4)","output":"### Answer: FEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exploit\n  FAT(overweight or gravitationally-challenged?) **containing**(\u2026taker) E(slang for the drug, Ecstasy)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tense, mischievous elf crept up (10)","output":"### Answer: PLUPERFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tense\n  **Anagram of**(mischievous) ELF CREPT UP. \nAnswer: In grammar, the tense that describes a verb whose action occurred even before the main verb that is itself in the past tense, eg. \"*had gone* before I came\".  Also known by the simpler \"past perfect tense\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plans for cash met a glitch (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHEMATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plans\n  **Anagram of**(glitch) CASH MET A. \nAnswer: Plural of the noun schema,plan, as in \"schemata for automata\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It attracts attention to a skirt (4)","output":"### Answer: AHEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: It attracts attention\n  A + HEM(to provide with a border,to skirt).  Strangely, yet another relation exists between \"hem\" and \"skirt\" \u2013 \"to hem and haw\" which is derived from the sounds of clearing one's throat and hesitation, is synonymous with \"to skirt round (the subject\/issue)\". \nAnswer: An interjection, lengthened from the abovementioned clearing of throat, to attract attention, interrupt, express doubt, etc"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bond was a soldier and an officer (4)","output":"### Answer: GILT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bond\n  GI(an American soldier, apparently derived from $$g$$overnment $$i$$ssue) **plus**(and) LT(abbrev. for lieutenant,a commissioned officer). \nAnswer: In finance, short form for gilt-edged security, a financially sound share or bond, as opposed to a junk bond."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sampling the wrong way gives a bat a defective store of information (8)","output":"### Answer: DATABASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: store of information\n  **Hidden in**(sampling) and **reversal of**(the wrong way) givES A BAT A Defective.  Cleverly hidden."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Protection from water or soup? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DAMP COURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protection from water,soup\n  Double defn: 1st:  Aka \"damp-proof course\".  A protective layer of impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building to prevent dampness,water rising into the building; and 2nd:  Cryptic description of a damp,wet,liquid course,soup in a meal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On a power cut (4)","output":"### Answer: REAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut\n  RE(on the subject of,$$re$$garding) + A + P(abbrev. for power in physics). \nAnswer: As in \"to cut a crop of grain\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Station has flush toilet, perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: WATERLOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Station\n  [WATER LOO](a lavatory,toilet that has a flush, thus requiring water, as opposed to a bucket or a hole in the ground) \nAnswer: A railway and Tube station in London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bishop hides cross in leaderless search (6)","output":"### Answer: EXARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bishop\n  X(cross) **contained in**(hides\u2026in) EARCH{\"search\" **minus** initial letter(leaderless)} \nAnswer: Title given to a bishop of the Eastern Orthodox Church."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The first sin is fear (6)","output":"### Answer: TERROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: fear\n  T(initial letter,first of \"the\") + ERROR(sin,wrongdoing)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely primitive oil produced within a moral code (8)","output":"### Answer: EOLITHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely primitive\n  **Anagram of**(produced) OIL **contained in**(within) ETHIC(a moral code of conduct).\nAnswer: Descriptive of the extremely primitive early part of the Stone Age."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pure, but not light speed, velocity (5)","output":"### Answer: HASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: velocity\n  \"Chaste\"(pure,innocent) **minus**(but not) \"c\"(speed of light, most famous in the equation E=mc2)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wind instruments excel in brief tour (7,4)","output":"### Answer: WHISTLE STOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: brief tour\n  WHISTLES(more sophisticated than the type that referees use, is the tin or penny whistle, wind instruments with a mouthpiece and finger-holes, akin to the flute or recorder) + TOP(to excel).\nAnswer: A tour of places, stopping only briefly at each place.  Originally descriptive of the kind of campaign political candidates made, stopping briefly at each town, especially by train, and making a speech from the platform of the train.  This together with SHOWBOAT made it look for a moment as if there were a US Presidential election theme."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unfold map of office (4-4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN-PLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: office\n  OPEN(unfold) + PLAN(map). \nAnswer: Descriptive of an office made up of a doorless, low-walled cubicle for each worker, the extreme of which, I guess, is the bullpen plan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talk and dance joint (6,3,6)","output":"### Answer: TONGUE AND GROOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: joint\n  TONGUE(speech,talk, especially of the glib or empty kind) + AND + GROOVE(that quality of music that gives you a pleasurable sensation and makes you want to move, dance or \"groove\"). \nAnswer: In carpentry, a joint that allows flat pieces to fit together."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fourth letter from Jules Verne redrafted for screen (6)","output":"### Answer: VENEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: screen\n  **Anagram of**(redrafted) [E(fourth placed letter from \"Jules\") + VERNE]. \nAnswer: A superficial layer covering,acting as a screen for material underneath."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left voting system in the toilet (3)","output":"### Answer: LAV \n ### Explanation: Definition: toilet\n  L($$l$$eft) + AV(abbrev. for \"Alternative Vote\", a system of voting where each voter has the option of ranking candidates). \nAnswer: Another toilet reference, short form of lavatory.  The surface makes reference to a UK referendum that definitely rejected AV \u2013 left it in the toilet, so to speak.  Another political reference."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Names criminal methods used by thieves (9)","output":"### Answer: MONICKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Names\n  MO(abbrev. for \"modus opeandi\",Latin for mode,method of operating, criminal or otherwise) **plus** (used by) NICKERS(people who steal,nick,thieves).  Nice misdirection by \"criminal\", often used as an anagrind. \nAnswer: Slang for persons' names, especially nicknames or aliases."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In bar, with bags, left ground floor (11)","output":"### Answer: FLABBERGAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: floor\n  **Anagram of**(ground) [BAR + BAGS, LEFT]. \nAnswer: To confound, figuratively knocking one to the floor.  Anagrind and definition cleverly hidden in \"ground floor\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature observant service (9)","output":"### Answer: CHINAWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: service\n  CHIN(physical feature of one's face) + AWARE(observant,alert). \nAnswer: Collectively, porcelain plates, bowls, cups and saucers, pots, etc. one uses for serving a meal, eg. a tea service."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unearthly shade absorbs woman's energy to begin with (8)","output":"### Answer: ETHEREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unearthly\n  E(abbrev. for energy, again as in E=mc2) **placed above**(to begin with) {TEAL(a greenish-blue colour,shade) **containing**(absorbs) HER(possessive pronoun denoting woman's)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everyone held back after interrupting my arrest (6)","output":"### Answer: COLLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: arrest\n  **Reversal of**(held back) ALL(everyone) **contained in**(interrupting) COR(an exclamation of surprise or amazement, akin to My! or My-my!)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Computers use this code when key is sounded (5)","output":"### Answer: ASCII \n ### Explanation: Definition: Computers use this code\n  AS(as in \"as and when\") + CII{pronounced as a **homophone of**(is sounded) \"key\"}. \nAnswer: Standard code for characters and symbols stored in computers or transferred between computers.  Derived from $$A$$merican $$S$$tandard $$C$$ode for $$I$$nformation $$I$$nterchange."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No odd characters repair to hearing (3)","output":"### Answer: EAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: hearing\n  \"repair\" **minus**(no) its first, third and fifth (odd) characters. \nAnswer: The sense of hearing, eg. \"pleasing to the ear\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: College writer banks money (6)","output":"### Answer: CAMPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: College\n  CAMUS(French writer) **containing**(banks) P(abbrev. for pence, money)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One is to take some money round for this noblewoman (8)","output":"### Answer: BARONESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: noblewoman\n  I think there's either an edit or a typo in the online version.  Neo in his comment earlier, uses \"silver\" and not \"money\".  An edit to \"money\" would not make sense, so it's probably a typo repeating \"money\" from the clue above it.  BARS(solid pieces\/ingots of,some silver) **containing**(take\u2026round) ONE'S(\"one is\" contracted).  Surface of a hard-up gentry?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Festival beauty with her wings unfurled (8)","output":"### Answer: BAYREUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Festival\n  **Anagram of**(unfurled) [BEAUTY **plus**(with) H,R(outer letters,wings of \"her\"). \nAnswer: The annual music festival held at Bayreuth, Germany, when Wagner's operas are performed.  The idea was conceived by \u2013 guess who? \u2013 Wagner himself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Situation causing hardship for lot of crows (6)","output":"### Answer: MURDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Situation causing hardship,lot of crows\n  Double defn: 1st:  Understatement of hardship, especially for the victim; and 2nd: Collective noun for a lot of crows.  An edit this time, of Neo's original clue (\u2026.for crows)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prefer 4 over very good 5 (6)","output":"### Answer: FAVOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prefer\n  FOUR(the number 4) **containing**(over) [A(the grade A,very good) + V(Roman numeral for 5)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complete defeat where service engineer admits car tampered with (8)","output":"### Answer: MASSACRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complete defeat\n  [MASS(church service) + E(abbrev. for engineer)] **containing**(admits) **anagram of**(tampered with) CAR.  Nice misdirecting surface with \"service engineer\" and \"car\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Clubman I soon lost safe driving dividend (2,5,5)","output":"### Answer: NO CLAIM BONUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: safe driving dividend\n  **Anagram of**(lost) CLUBMAN I SOON. \nAnswer: A discount off your car insurance premium after you haven't made a claim during the year.  Doesn't necessarily mean you've been driving safe, only that you haven't made a claim.  Nice surface with the Clubman being a model of the Morris Mini-Minor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thing worked out after musical interval determines what you will play! (7,5)","output":"### Answer: TWELFTH NIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: play\n  **Anagram of**(worked out) THING ***placed after***(after) TWELFTH(in music, an interval of one octave plus a fifth). \nAnswer: The Shakespearean comedic play, aka What You Will, believed to have been written as entertainment for the 12th night, close of the Christmas season. Clever use of the play's alternative title."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Easier to produce three tragedies for Aeschylus (8)","output":"### Answer: ORESTEIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: three tragedies for Aeschylus\n  **Anagram of**(produce) EASIER TO. \nAnswer: The trilogy,three tragedic plays by Aeschylus, ancient Greek playwright."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Room for movement in Spooner's little song (6)","output":"### Answer: LEEWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Room for movement\n  Spoonerism of \"WEE LAY\"(little song)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No time to talk with boxer in compound (6)","output":"### Answer: ALKALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: compound\n  ALK{\"talk\" **minus**(no) \"t\"(time)) **plus**(with) ALI(Muhammad, \"I am the greatest\" boxer)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: FTSE in collapse all about, so working at once (8)","output":"### Answer: EFTSOONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: at once\n  **Anagram of**(collapse) FTSE **containing**(all about) [SO + ON(working, as with an appliance that's switched on). \nAnswer: Archaic and arcane word, new to me, meaning soon after, or, at a stretch, at once."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Googled this with FT after struggle to find work from 21 that 9 would produce (8,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: TWILIGHT OF THE GODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: work from 21 that 9 would produce\n  **Anagram of**(after struggle) GOOGLED THIS WITH FT. \nAnswer: Work,opera by Wagner,answer to 21, performed at Bayreuth,answer to 9, best known as  Die G\u00f6tterd\u00e4mmerung."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Canaanite commander to emphasise racial content (6)","output":"### Answer: SISERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Canaanite commander\n  **Hidden in**(content) emphaSISE Racial.  ****\nAnswer:** **Military commander of the Canaanites mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.  He was murdered by a woman driving a tent peg through his temple, pinning his head to the ground.  All very gruesome and extreme hardship per 10 across"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: God's appearance in Cameron's film (6)","output":"### Answer: AVATAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: God's appearance,Cameron's film\n  Double defn: 1st:  In Hindu mythology, a manifestation,appearance of a god in a form such as a human, animal, or superhuman; and 2nd:  Title of James Cameron's (he of Titanic fame) film, the title refering to hybrids controlled by genetically-matched humans interacting with aliens."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Staff training run by Dicky Nelson (9)","output":"### Answer: PERSONNEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Staff\n  PE(abbrev. for \"physical exercises\",training) + R(run\/s as in cricket notation) **plus**(by) **anagram of**(Dicky) NELSON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boring person with share of loot is shot (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SQUARE CUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: shot\n  SQUARE(boring person,usually used by a generation of its older generation) **plus**(with) CUT(share of loot,gains, especially ill-gotten). \nAnswer: A batting stroke,shot made by a cricketer to the off side."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Czechs seen here half-eaten by snake (7)","output":"### Answer: BOHEMIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Czechs seen here\n  BOA(constrictor,snake) **containing**(\u2026eaten by) HEMI(prefix denoting half, as in hemisphere)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Royal birds for doomed wolfsuckling (5)","output":"### Answer: REMUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: doomed wolfsuckling\n  R(abbrev. for royal) + EMUS(flightless Aussie birds). \nAnswer: In Roman mythology, one of the twins suckled by a wolf when young, and doomed to be killed by his twin in a dispute as to where to build a city.  The victor, Romulus named the city after himself, or was it the other way round?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl not entirely conventional (5)","output":"### Answer: NORMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\n  \"normal\"(conventional) **minus** its last letter(not entirely)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Third from Massenet with Panurge to reveal some deep device (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SPEAR GUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: some deep device\n  S(third letter from \"Massenet) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(to reveal) PANURGE(an opera by Jules Massenet).\nAnswer: An example,some of a device used in the sea,the deep."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen leaves grave to weep convulsively (3)","output":"### Answer: SOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: to weep convulsively\n  \"sober\"(grave) **minus**(\u2026leaves) ER($$E$$lizabeth \u00ad$$R$$egina,Queen)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Structures that loom where Hamlet is closer to king in breakdown (9)","output":"### Answer: MEGALITHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Structures that loom\n  **Anagram of**(breakdown) HAMLET IS + G(last letter of,closer to \"king\"). \nAnswer: Stone structures of great size and height."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Military rule in world was disastrous (5-3)","output":"### Answer: SWORD-LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Military rule\n  **Anagram of**(disastrous) WORLD WAS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As Bunter starts with fork and trifle (3)","output":"### Answer: FAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: As Bunter\n  F,A,T(initial letters,starts of \"fork\",\"and\",\"trifle\"). \nAnswer: Descriptive of,as Billy Bunter, fictional schoolboy who first appeared in a weekly paper for boys \u2013 long before PC mean \"personal computer\", let alone the other one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most tidy take food into cosy place (7)","output":"### Answer: NEATEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most tidy\n  EAT(take food) **contained in**(into) NEST(cosy place)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noted German losing love vanished during hostilities (6)","output":"### Answer: WAGNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noted German\n  GNE{\"gone\"(vanished) **minus**(losing) O(looks like zero,love in tennis scores)} **contained in**(during) WAR(hostilities). \nAnswer: Richard, noted German for the musical notes he put together."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unimportant manuscript turned up in its entirety (5)","output":"### Answer: SMALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unimportant\n  **Reversal of**(turned up) MS(abbrev. for manuscript) + ALL(in its entirety)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Presidential quarters for the oil family? (5)","output":"### Answer: EWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: oil family\n  E. WING(East Wing, part of the White House, quarters,office and residence, for the US President)\nAnswer: The fictional family with a fortune in oil in \"Dallas\", an American TV soap opera with its famous season-end cliff-hanger \"Who shot J.R.?\"   Horrors!  There's Dallas 2012 coming up!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monster is wildly amused (6)","output":"### Answer: MEDUSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monster\n  **Anagram of**(wildly) AMUSED"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obedient, putting supplement back in book (8)","output":"### Answer: BIDDABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obedient\n  **Reversal of**(back) ADD(to supplement) **contained in**(putting\u2026in) BIBLE(in lowercase, any book that serves as an authoritative reference on a subject, eg. the crossword solvers' bible)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quite a few noticed bagging game (9)","output":"### Answer: SEVENTEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quite a few\n  SEEN(noticed) **containing**(bagging) EVENT(a game,match,tie of any sort of game,sports)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Publish recipe in volume (5)","output":"### Answer: PRINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Publish\n  R{abbrev. for recipe, much debated in 15sq; to cut that long story short, it's abbreviated from the Latin \"recipere\" for \"to receive\", whose imperative form is \"to take\", which is why medical prescriptions used to be (perhaps still are) abbreviated as  the symbol \"R with a slash across its tail\" } **contained in**(in) PINT(a measure of volume in the Imperial system, as in \"Drink a pinta beer a day\", or was that \"milk\"?  \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excellent runs? About time! (4)","output":"### Answer: RARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excellent\n  R(\"runs\" in cricket notation) + **reversal of**(about) ERA(a long time period).\nAnswer: Something rare is deemed excellent (perhaps not for everything?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Official's opportunity to get register back (10)","output":"### Answer: CHANCELLOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Official\n  CHANCE(opportunity) **plus**(to get) **reversal of**(back) ROLL(a register,list)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First of injections in bottom? Not one thing or the other! (7)","output":"### Answer: NEITHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not one thing or the other\n  I(initial letter,first of \"injections\") **contained in**(in) NETHER(adjective describing what's situated below,under, thus one's bottom region).  An amusing surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resist fanciful nurse (6)","output":"### Answer: SISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: nurse\n  **Anagram of**(fanciful) RESIST.\nAnswer:  A nurse in charge of a hospital ward."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beastly mother gets covered in dye (6)","output":"### Answer: ANIMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beastly\n  MA(mother) **contained in**(gets covered in) ANIL(indigo, a blue dye).\nAnswer: As an adjective, eg. \"animal behaviour\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observer makes son mess about (7)","output":"### Answer: SPOTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Observer\n  S(abbrev. for son) + POTTER(to mess about, achieving nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Showing wilfulness the gods ran amok (10)","output":"### Answer: HEADSTRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing wilfulness\n  **Anagram of**(amok) THE GODS RAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endless cheek from women's supporters (4)","output":"### Answer: BRAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: women's supporters\n  \"brass\"(cheek, as in \"as bold as brass\") **minus** last letter(endless).  An amusing surface involving 2 pairs of anatomical regions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier's spirit returned in Africa (5)","output":"### Answer: NIGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Africa\n  **Reversal of**(returned) [RE($$R$$oyal $$E$$ngineer, a soldier that builds bridges, etc. in support of the fighters) + GIN(a drink with spirit)]. \nAnswer:  A republic in West Africa, and a river thereabouts, and a state in Nigeria, all in Africa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish arrive for artisan (9)","output":"### Answer: CARPENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: artisan\n  CARP(one of various types of fish, including freshwater food fish and ornamental fish and pedicuring fish) + ENTER(arrive,come in)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knowingly dry Welsh assembly (8)","output":"### Answer: SHREWDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knowingly\n  **Anagram of**(assembly) DRY WELSH. \nAnswer: Having the smarts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rodent eating Sunday's dessert (6)","output":"### Answer: MOUSSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dessert\n  MOUSE(rodent) **containing**(eating) S(abbrev. for Sunday)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slip in mile race (8)","output":"### Answer: MISPRINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slip\n  MI(abbrev. for mile) + SPRINT(race, as a verb \u2013 at a fast pace, or as a noun \u2013 a short event run at full speed). \nAnswer: What is usually called a \"typo\" nowadays.  Second appearance of PRINT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little girl's type of entertainment (9)","output":"### Answer: DIVERSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertainment\n  DI(short form of,little \"Diana\", girl's name) + VERSION(type,variant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thrilled by pronounced smell (4)","output":"### Answer: SENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thrilled\n  **Homophone of**(pronounced) \"scent\",smell. \nAnswer: To be thrilled to a state of delight or excitement.  A nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prize money initially lacking for part of cricket match (7)","output":"### Answer: INNINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of cricket match\n  \"winnings\"(prize money) **minus** initial letter(initially lacking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pit of despair (10)","output":"### Answer: DEPRESSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pit,despair\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proposed legislation about river fish (5)","output":"### Answer: BRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n  BILL(what is proposed in the legislature, to be debated and voted on before becoming legislation) **containing**(about) R($$r$$iver)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hospital department's anger is complete (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: complete\n  ENT(abbrev. for the \"$$E$$ar, $$N$$ose and $$T$$hroat Department\" of a hospital, a favourite of crossword setters) + IRE(anger)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Being late the ruler shows restraint (6)","output":"### Answer: TETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: restraint\n  **Hidden in**(shows) laTE THE Ruler."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Asks for lift from gang? That could be unpleasant! (10)","output":"### Answer: THUMBSCREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: That could be unpleasant\n  THUMBS(asks for a lift from passing vehicles by showing one's thumb; a common practice in innocent days, long gone since) CREW(gang of workers).\nAnswer:  An instrument that when used on you, will definitely be unpleasant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Interest I developed in illness (9)","output":"### Answer: ENTERITIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: illness\n  **Anagram of**(developed) INTEREST I. \nAnswer: Inflammation of the intestines."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Protect Penny's modesty (8)","output":"### Answer: PRESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protect\n  P(abbrev. for currency unit, penny) + RESERVE(modesty,shyness)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Car Lily crashed when carried away (7)","output":"### Answer: LYRICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: when carried away\n  **Anagram of**(crashed) CAR LILY. \nAnswer: Involving the expression of spontaneous, enthusiastic feeling,carried away as in \"to wax lyrical\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sunbathe with dull divers (6)","output":"### Answer: SUNDRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: divers\n  SUN **plus**(bathe with) DRY(dull,uninteresting).\nDefn: Alternative spelling of \"diverse\".  Answer: Varied, as in \"all and sundry\".  Another nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recognition for Forrest Gump star (6)","output":"### Answer: THANKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recognition\n  T.HANKS(in full, Tom Hanks, star of the movie \"Forrest Gump\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Risk losing head or spleen (5)","output":"### Answer: ANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: spleen\n  \"danger\"(risk) **minus** its initial letter(losing head).\nAnswer: Ill-humour,anger, named after the spleen, the organ that was thought to be the seat of emotions such as ill-humour and its opposite, mirth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Literary captain raised a warning (4)","output":"### Answer: NEMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Literary captain\n  **Reversal of**(raised, in a down clue) OMEN(a warning,portent). \nAnswer: Literary character, the anti-hero, Captain Nemo from the Jules Verne books \"Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea\" and \"The Mysterious Island\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bob has no trousers (6)","output":"### Answer: SLACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: trousers\n  S(abbrev. for the currency unit, shilling, which in turn was called \"bob\" in English slang) + LACKS(has no,none)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This will help prisoner grapple with gradient (7)","output":"### Answer: CRAMPON \n ### Explanation: Definition: This will help,grapple with gradient\n  CON(short form for convict,prisoner) **containing**(grapple with) RAMP(a slope,gradient). \nAnswer: Spiked iron plate worn with shoes to help,grapple with climbing slopes,gradients.  A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue.  Nice surface \u2013 but crampons or no, that will be one hard gradient for any prisoner to climb if he\/she wants out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shed light on raid, bungled in mad circumstances (9)","output":"### Answer: IRRADIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shed light on\n  **Anagram of**(bungled) RAID **contained in**(in\u2026circumstances) IRATE(mad,angered)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Embryos right to be included in valuable items (5)","output":"### Answer: GERMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Embryos\n  R(right) **contained in**(to be included in) GEMS(valuable items). \nAnswer: The seeds,beginnings,embryos literal or figurative from which things grow, eg. the germ of an idea."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticise Russian approval for great beast (5)","output":"### Answer: PANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: great beast\n  PAN(criticise, as an antonym of praise) DA(Russian for yes,OK,approval). \nAnswer: Found in China, and also called the giant panda, hence great beast.  The lesser panda is now considered to be unrelated to the giant one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Allowance includes deliveries of fish (5,4)","output":"### Answer: DOVER SOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n  DOLE(allowance under social welfare programmes) **containing**(includes) OVERS(in cricket, sets of deliveries from bowler to batsman)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unexpected deterioration makes Romeo slip away (7)","output":"### Answer: RELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unexpected deterioration\n  R(represented by Romeo in the phonetic alphabet) + ELAPSE(to pass by,slip away, as in \"how time slips away\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers imprisoned feel remorse (6)","output":"### Answer: REPENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: feel remorse\n  RE(abbrev. for $$R$$oyal $$E$$ngineers,soldiers responsible for engineering support) + PENT(enclosed,imprisoned)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complacent about a bit of dirt, earl makes a grubby mark (6)","output":"### Answer: SMUDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: grubby mark\n  {SMUG(complacent) **containing**(about) D(initial letter,a bit of \"dirt\")} + E(abbrev. for $$e$$arl)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign of rank wrongly shown on her CV (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEVRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign of rank\n  **Anagram of**(wrongly shown) ON HER CV. \nAnswer: Stripes worn to indicate rank, eg. 3 of them for a sergeant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ascetic is away collecting money (9)","output":"### Answer: ABSTINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ascetic\n  ABSENT(is away) **containing**(collecting) TIN(slang for money). \nDefn. and Answer: As an adjective."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mourn decapitated bird (5)","output":"### Answer: EGRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n  \"regret\"(mourn) **minus** its initial letter(decapitated)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German girl's telescope (5)","output":"### Answer: GLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: telescope\n  G(abbrev. for $$G$$erman) + LASS(girl). \nAnswer: Shortened from \"spyglass\", a handy telescope formerly (and still?) used by mariners, surveyors, military personnel, astronomers and the like."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Naughty Cora happy having religious books (9)","output":"### Answer: APOCRYPHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious books\n  **Anagram of**(naughty) CORA HAPPY. \nAnswer: With an initial capital letter, a specific set of religious books.  In lower case letters, various religious books of uncertain or doubtful origin and authenticity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop advertising sporting occasion (7)","output":"### Answer: PREVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n  PR(abbrev. for $$p$$ublic $$r$$elations, a significant part of which is advertising) + EVENT(a sporting occasion)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dare he produce stick? (6)","output":"### Answer: ADHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stick\n  **Anagram of**(produce) DARE HE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leader bearing cure (7)","output":"### Answer: SKIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leader\n  S(abbrev. for south, the compass bearing) + KIPPER(to cure various fish by splitting, salting, drying, and smoking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A couple working in protective clothing (5)","output":"### Answer: APRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: protective clothing\n  A + PR{this time, abbrev. for \"$$p$$ai$$r$$\"(couple)} + ON(working, as in switched on for an appliance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Youngster drifted off! That's novel! (9)","output":"### Answer: KIDNAPPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: novel\n  KID(youngster, especially a young goat) + NAPPED(drifted off into some shuteye). \nAnswer: A Robert Louis Stevenson novel described as a historical fiction adventure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One breaking sharp knife (7)","output":"### Answer: CLEAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: knife\n  A(one) **contained in**(breaking) CLEVER(sharp,smart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some strangers give offence (5)","output":"### Answer: ANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: give offence\n  **Hidden in**(some) strANGERs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colleague stifles cry of shareholder (4-5)","output":"### Answer: PART-OWNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: shareholder\n  PARTNER(colleague or perhaps more) **containing**(stifles) OW(cry of pain, perhaps)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A number reached Slough and ate (6)","output":"### Answer: NOSHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: ate\n  NO(abbrev. for number) **plus**(reached) SHED(slough off, eg. dead skin). \nAnswer: Snacked between meals, derived from the Yiddish for \"nibble\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge theologian during auction (6)","output":"### Answer: SADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge\n  DD(what a theologian might add to his\/her name, abbrev. for Doctor of Divinity, the degree awarded to a theology graduate) **contained in**(during) SALE(an example of which is an auction). \nDefn. and Answer: To impose as a burden or responsibility."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Household object Adam helps redesign (9)","output":"### Answer: LAMPSHADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Household object\n  **Anagram of**(redesign) ADAM HELPS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny made mention of choice (9)","output":"### Answer: PREFERRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: of choice\n  P(abbrev. for the unit of currency, penny) + REFERRED(mentioned). \nAnswer: Adjective describing something that one prefers, eg. \"setter of choice\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Echo support six-footer cultivated (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEGANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cultivated\n  E(represented by \"echo\" in the phonetic alphabet) + LEG(a support) + ANT(an insect with six legs and feet). \nDefn: As an adjective."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught German with new material (6)","output":"### Answer: COTTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\n  C(abbrev. for caught in cricket notation) + OTTO(favourite German name with crossword setters) **plus**(with) N($$n$$ew)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rise in metal cost is radical (7)","output":"### Answer: NITRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: radical\n  **Reversal of**(rise, in a down clue) TIN(a metal) + RATE(a cost). \nDefn. and Answer: In chemistry, 2 or more atoms specifically arranged and behaving, as a group.  An example is the nitrate radical consisting of a nitrogen atom and 3 oxygen atoms."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Report finished into jail (4,2)","output":"### Answer: BANG UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: into jail\n  BANG(a report,loud noise) + UP(finished,over, as in \"time's up\"). \nAnswer: In prison slang, to lock up a prisoner into his\/her cell, especially for the night.  New to me."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outlet for children (5)","output":"### Answer: ISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outlet,children\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lament taking gym for money (5)","output":"### Answer: RUPEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: money\n  RUE(to lament,regret) **containing**(taking) PE(gym,period in school spent in the gym doing $$p$$hysical $$e$$xercise). \nAnswer: Current and former currency unit of various countries including India and Pakistan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Volcanic rock turned up by little creatures (6)","output":"### Answer: PUMICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Volcanic rock\n  **Reversal of**(turned) UP **plus**(by) MICE(little creatures)\nAnswer:  Type of volcanic rock that floats in water."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As discs they are unsurpassed (7)","output":"### Answer: RECORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they are unsurpassed\n  Cryptic defn: Results of competitive events that are unsurpassed \u2013 for the time being, at least.  And gramophone records are also shellac and later vinyl discs that were once THE medium for sound reproduction.  I suppose I could also call this a double defn. clue, but I thought a better construction for a double defn. would have been \"They are unsurpassed discs.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: End woeful prayer in Irish county (9)","output":"### Answer: TIPPERARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irish county\n  TIP(end, say, of a stick or something sticking out, say, a tongue) + **anagram of**(woeful) PRAYER"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nine-to-five, say, when allowance is curtailed (5)","output":"### Answer: RATIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nine-to-five, say\n  \"ration\"(an allowance measured and handed out) **minus** its last letter(is curtailed). \nAnswer: A proportion like,say, of 9 parts to 5 parts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Source of berries for community leader (5)","output":"### Answer: ELDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of berries,community leader\n  Double defn: 1st: Plant bearing berries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old genius transformed pest control treatment (9)","output":"### Answer: DELOUSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: pest control treatment\n  **Anagram of**(transformed) OLD GENIUS"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dash back with German article for part-exchange (5-2)","output":"### Answer: TRADE-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: part-exchange\n  **Reversal of**(back) DART(dash,move swiftly) **plus**(with) EIN(in German, the article \"a\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obsequious subordinates close to tears in Arab country (3-3)","output":"### Answer: YES-MEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obsequious subordinates\n  S(last letter of,close to \"tears\") **contained in**(in) YEMEN(Arab country that is the only republic in the Arabian peninsula)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good landlords providing spirits (6)","output":"### Answer: GHOSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirits\n  G($$g$$ood) HOSTS(landlords who have paying guests, ie. customers, in the hospitality industry).  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barbara Castle? (7)","output":"### Answer: WINDSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barbara,Castle\n  Double defn: 1st: Barbara, actress's stage name, in the Carry On\u2026 series of films in the 60s and 70s and later in the TV soap opera EastEnders; and 2nd: English royal residence,castle.  The question mark denotes the ambiguity with Barbara Castle, late Baroness, former Labour Party politician and Cabinet Minister."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cocky prisoner in the chair, so to speak (9)","output":"### Answer: CONCEITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cocky\n  **Hidden in**(so to speak) \"con\"(short for convict,prisoner) + \"seated\"(in the chair)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Farewell from police officer in a multinational group (5)","output":"### Answer: ADIEU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Farewell\n  DI(abbrev. for detective inspector,police officer) **contained in**(in) [A + EU($$E$$uropean $$U$$nion,multinational group)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Network's first to plug old tune that's being broadcast (2,3)","output":"### Answer: ON AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: being broadcast\n  N(\"network\"'s first letter) **contained in**(to plug) [O($$o$$ld) + AIR(a tune)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desperate jockey's final obstacle? (4-5)","output":"### Answer: LAST-DITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desperate\n  In the steeplechase (the term originating from a race across country, going from church steeple to church steeple), a jockey's (and his horse's) final,last obstacle might well be a ditch. \nAnswer: Adjective for a last-chance desperate attempt, such as a last-ditch negotiation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Section of \u00e9tude Sir Edward wanted (7)","output":"### Answer: DESIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: wanted\n  **Hidden in**(section of) etuDE SIR Edward."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor gets Conservative backing to reveal decay (3,3)","output":"### Answer: DRY ROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: decay\n  DR(abbrev. for doctor) **plus**(gets) **reversal of**(backing) TORY(member of the Conservative Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One requiring treatment and prepared to wait (7)","output":"### Answer: PATIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One requiring treatment,prepared to wait\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was blue bike seen here? (5)","output":"### Answer: MOPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was blue,bike seen here\n  Double defn.  2nd:  Originally a sort of motorised bicycle; the word being derived from $$mo$$tor + $$ped$$al.   As with 4 Across, I thought the clue could be shorter still.  \"Bike was blue.\" might have been a better construction?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old TV series about Les? Miserable! (9)","output":"### Answer: CHEERLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Miserable\n  CHEERS(old American TV series) **containing**(about) LES.  A deliberately incomplete reference to Les Miserables.  Something to bring back the memories \u2013"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Payment to author from people in palaces? (7)","output":"### Answer: ROYALTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Payment to author,people in palaces?\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular holiday destination caught four out (5)","output":"### Answer: CORFU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Popular holiday destination\n  C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket notation) + **anagram of**(out) FOUR. \nAnswer: Historic Greek island getting lots of tourists."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those who keep servants (9)","output":"### Answer: RETAINERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those who keep,servants\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clean cake (6)","output":"### Answer: SPONGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clean,cake\n  Double defn: 1st: To clean,wash with a sponge; and 2nd: Type of cake with a porous texture, ie. like a sponge."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Such a flight would be the first for Virgin (6)","output":"### Answer: MAIDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Such a flight would be the first,Virgin\n  Double defn.  The surface refers to Virgin Atlantic, airline founded by Sir Richard Branson."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The inn, as a resort for Greeks (9)","output":"### Answer: ATHENIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greeks\n  **Anagram of**(resort) THE INN AS A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stand near helter-skelter in Spanish city (9)","output":"### Answer: SANTANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish city\n  **Anagram of**(helter-skelter,in a haphazard manner) STAND NEAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weather forecast no longer an issue? (7)","output":"### Answer: SETTLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weather forecast,no longer an issue?\n  Double defn: 1st: Descriptive of calm weather conditions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: View, finally, that is most extensive (6)","output":"### Answer: WIDEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most extensive\n  W(last letter,finally of \"view\") + ID EST(Latin for \"that is\", usually abbreviated to \"i.e.\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take no comfort in organised riot \u2014 ugh! (5,2)","output":"### Answer: ROUGH IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take no comfort\n  **Anagram of**(organised) RIOT UGH. \nAnswer: Not to avail oneself of,take no comfort, eg. when going camping in the wild."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A group of notes, we hear, producing harmony (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: harmony\n  **Homophone of**(we hear) A CHORD(a group of notes played simultaneously to produce a composite harmonious sound; the word \"chord\" being derived from \"accord\",harmony)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Panic, losing head? There's something wrong there (5)","output":"### Answer: ERROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: There's something wrong there\n  \"terror\"(panic) **minus**(losing) \"t\",its initial letter,head."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bury artist after pop's popped off (5)","output":"### Answer: INTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bury\n  \"painter\"(artist) **minus**(popped off) \"pa\"(father,pop derived from \"poppa\", in turn a variant of \"papa\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expel from European country after leader's replaced (6)","output":"### Answer: BANISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expel\n  Initial letter(leader) of \"Danish\"(from the European country) **replaced by**(after\u2026replaced) \"B\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fast food in Paris? No! (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCARGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fast food in Paris? No!\n  Cryptic defn: Food, originating from France and easily found in Paris, that is specially bred snails. And we all know that snails are fast-moving creatures. No!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fabric in vehicle particularly liked (6)","output":"### Answer: CARPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fabric\n  CAR(vehicle) + PET(adjective for particularly liked, like \"pet hate\", which phrase then becomes oxymoronic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One finishing period of self-denial ignoring daughter's clasp, say? (8)","output":"### Answer: FASTENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: clasp, say\n  \"fast ender\"(one finishing period of fast,self-denial) **minus**(ignoring) \"d\"(abbrev. for $$d$$aughter).\nAnswer: An example of which,say is a clasp."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unpleasant place man will be seen in (4)","output":"### Answer: HELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unpleasant place\n  HE'LL{contraction of \"he(man) will\"}. \nAnswer: In lower case letters, an unpleasant location to be (seen) in, sometimes emphasised as \"a hell-hole of a place\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ethnic group with dish in better frequented location? (10)","output":"### Answer: RACECOURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: better frequented location\n  RACE(ethnic group) **plus**(with) COURSE(dish,a part of an entire meal). \nDefn: A crytic, misleading defn. with \"better\" as a noun and not a comparative.  Last one in for me \u2013 spent some time trying to think of an exotic\/obscure ethnic group.  My favourite today."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resolve strain? One can, being broad-minded (3-9)","output":"### Answer: NON-SECTARIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: broad-minded\n  **Anagram of**(resolve) STRAIN ONE CAN. \nAnswer: Not belonging to, and therefore not restricted by the beliefs of, any particular sect, and therefore broad-minded."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polite matron, refined, characteristic of London perhaps? (12)","output":"### Answer: METROPOLITAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: characteristic of London perhaps\n  **Anagram of**(refined) POLITE MATRON.\nAnswer:  Pertaining to a large city, an example of which,perhaps? is London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Printing expert terse and petty if messed about (10)","output":"### Answer: TYPESETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Printing expert\n  **Anagram of**(if messed about) [TERSE **plus**(and) PETTY]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Faltered regularly in rush (4)","output":"### Answer: FLEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rush\n  First, third, fifth and seventh letters(regularly) of \"faltered\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Act assuming some won't come because of personal problem? All right (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERBOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Act assuming some won't come\n  OVER(because of, as in \"they fought over a woman\") + BO(abbrev. for \"body odour\",a personal problem?) + OK(all right). \nDefn. and Answer: What some establishments and companies do \u2013 take more reservations than they can accommodate, assuming some won't turn up,come.  And of course all hell breaks loose when more than they assume turn up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revised clue is \"It carries water\" (6)","output":"### Answer: SLUICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It carries water\n  **Anagram of**(revised) CLUE IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Open air worker \u2013 in forest in Germany? (8)","output":"### Answer: GARDENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Open air worker\n  ARDEN(the Forest of,the region in central England) **contained in**(in) GER(abbrev. for Germany)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Great attraction of publication associated with computers? (6)","output":"### Answer: MAGNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great attraction\n  MAG(short for magazine,publication) + NET(short for the Internet,a network of,associated with computers). \nAnswer: Noun for something which carries great attraction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writing style reporter outlawed, according to Spooner (8)","output":"### Answer: BACKHAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writing style\n  Spoonerism of \"hack\"(reporter, disparagingly) \"banned\"(outlawed). \nAnswer: Style of handwriting which slopes towards the left like \\."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On way up, organise drink for young child (8)","output":"### Answer: NURSLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: young child\n  **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) RUN(a way,course,trail eg. a ski run) **plus**(organise) SLING(a mixed alcoholic, usually sweetened, drink, eg. the Singapore Sling)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Building in swish Edinburgh (4)","output":"### Answer: SHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Building\n  **Hidden in**(in) swiSH EDinburgh."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US farmer, potential buyer, welcomes article about credit (12)","output":"### Answer: SHARECROPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: US farmer\n  SHOPPER(potential buyer wandering the shops) **containing**(welcomes) [A(article in grammar) + RE(short for regarding,about) + CR(abbrev. for \"credit\", especially used by bean-counters)] \nAnswer: In the US, a farmer, especially a tenant who pays a part,share of the crop as rent."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With court appearance a possibility, arranged bail at once (10)","output":"### Answer: ACTIONABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: With court appearance a possibility\n  **Anagram of**(arranged) BAIL AT ONCE. \nAnswer: What one does (or mis-does) may result in a legal summons,is actionable, requiring one to make a court appearance.  Something you want to stay away from."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feeling of anxiety upset attempt to produce bridgelike structure (6)","output":"### Answer: GANTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bridgelike structure\n  **Reversal of**(upset) NAG(a feeling of anxiety that nags at you) + TRY(an attempt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aim to make sailor understand (6)","output":"### Answer: TARGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aim\n  TAR(nickname for a sailor) + GET(to understand something,geddit?). \nDefn: What you shoot for, as in \"my aim is to complete this blog in time\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clever idea some linked with Star Trek broadcast (12)","output":"### Answer: MASTERSTROKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clever idea\n  **Anagram of**(broadcast) [SOME **plus**(linked with) STAR TREK]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminally, feed line extremes of bias can be justified by argument (10)","output":"### Answer: DEFENSIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: can be justified by argument\n  **Anagram of**(criminally) [FEED LINE +  B,S(the initial and ending letters,extremes of \"bias\")]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be evasive over what's charged for horse? (8)","output":"### Answer: STALLION \n ### Explanation: Definition: horse\n  STALL(to stonewall,prevaricate,be evasive) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) ION(a charged particle of matter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excite curiosity of characters from entire street (8)","output":"### Answer: INTEREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excite curiosity\n  **Anagram of**(of characters from) [ENTIRE + ST(abbrev. for \"street\")]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Convincing air inspires leaders of the recruits (6)","output":"### Answer: STRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Convincing\n  SONG(an air) **containing**(inspires) T,R(initial letters,leaders of \"the\" and \"recruits\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seem awed at first \u2013 extremely quiet on organ? (6)","output":"### Answer: APPEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seem\n  A(initial letter,at first of \"awed\") + PP(in music, abbrev. for pianissimo,instruction to play extremely quietly) ***placed above***(on, in a down clue) EAR(organ of hearing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Initially placate the French with first-class excuse (4)","output":"### Answer: PLEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: excuse\n  P(initial letter,initially of \"placate\") + LE(in French, the article \"the\") **plus**(with) A(the A grade,first-class).\nAnswer: An excuse,pretext, as in \"she declined it on the plea that she had a headache\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A sinful desire of one mind (6)","output":"### Answer: AGREED \n ### Explanation: Definition: of one mind\n  A + GREED(excessive desire, one of the deadly sins)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exploding into pure chaos (8)","output":"### Answer: ERUPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exploding\n  **Anagram of**(chaos) INTO PURE.  \nDefn: As a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They fight with one another (6)","output":"### Answer: ALLIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They fight with one another\n  Cryptic defn: Using another sense of \"with\" as in \"together\",\"side by side\",\"on the same side\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tax produces public anger (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERTIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tax\n  OVERT(public,in the open) + IRE(anger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It could be indeed so unfair (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ONE-SIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: unfair\n  **Anagram of**(it could be) INDEED SO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shakespearean character is found in complicated plot (6)","output":"### Answer: PISTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shakespearean character\n  IS **contained in**(found in) **anagram of**(complicated) PLOT. \nAnswer:  Shakespearean character in \"Henry IV\" parts 1 and 2, \"Henry V\" and \"The Merry Wives of Windsor\", found in more than one complicated plot, then.  A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Superfluous oil-well (4)","output":"### Answer: SUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Superfluous oil-well\n  Cryptic defn: A container,well for excess,superfluous oil."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's instrumental in calor gas distribution (3,7)","output":"### Answer: COR ANGLAIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's instrumental\n  **Anagram of**(distribution) IN CALOR GAS.\nAnswer:  The English horn, literally translated from French."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital start provided in one change round (10)","output":"### Answer: COPENHAGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\n  P(initial letter,start of \"provided\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(round) ONE CHANGE. \nAnswer: Capital city of Denmark."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Czech river \u2013 or German (4)","output":"### Answer: ODER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Czech river\n  German for \"or\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hop around in attempt to get prize (6)","output":"### Answer: TROPHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: prize\n  **Anagram of**(around) HOP **contained in**(in) TRY(attempt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Handy thing to take up or run (8)","output":"### Answer: GAUNTLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handy thing to take up,run\n  Double defn: 1st: A glove,the very thing for your hand, which you can take up to accept a challenge \u2013 it could be figuratively, or literally if someone throws down his gauntlet, perhaps after slapping you with it; and 2nd: The thing to run,to suffer or endure an onslaught or ordeal \u2013 again it could be figuratively, or literally when you are forced between two rows of men (or women?) who strike you as you run through, originally a form of military punishment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Could mean coming in last, everything considered (5,3)","output":"### Answer: AFTER ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: everything considered\n  Cryptic defn: Coming in last means you come in after all the others."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be defeated in court when secret is revealed (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: secret\n  LOSE(be defeated) **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\").  I think \"is revealed\" cannot be part of the definition, as it is the opposite of the answer.  It is therefore probably to misdirect, and as a connector to the wordplay.  I thought a better construction would be \"Be defeated in court, revealing secret.\" \nAnswer: An adjective for being in private,secret."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spear goes to many a knight (8)","output":"### Answer: LANCELOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a knight\n  LANCE(spear) **plus**(goes to) LOT(many)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become more relaxed when no longer criticised, we hear (6)","output":"### Answer: EXPAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become more relaxed\n  **Homophone of**(we hear) of \"ex-\"(no longer, as in your \"ex-wife\") \"panned\"(criticised, eg. by a film\/play reviewer). \nAnswer: To become more relaxed,talkative,effusive.  Root word for the more familiar adjective \"expansive\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bewildered by how a bankrupt business was run (2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: AT A LOSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bewildered\n  Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An outstanding example of cartography (6,3)","output":"### Answer: RELIEF MAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: example of cartography\n  Cryptic defn: A pun on \"outstanding\" to mean standing out, as in projecting from a plane.  A relief map gives the configuration and heights of the land surface above a given plane, ie. its projections."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shutter usually closed at night (6)","output":"### Answer: EYELID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shutter usually closed at night\n  Cryptic defn: The shutter over your eyes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knock about badly delivered over (4)","output":"### Answer: ROVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knock about\n  **Anagram of**(badly delivered) OVER. \nDefn: and Answer: To wander around aimlessly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time for breakfast food (8)","output":"### Answer: PORRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time,breakfast food\n  Double defn:  1st: Slang for time served in prison."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I do it when playing the fool (5)","output":"### Answer: IDIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fool\n  **Anagram of**(when playing) I DO IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stacks of chalk required by dressmakers? (7)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stacks of chalk,required by dressmakers\n  Double defn:  1st: With the definitie article and an upper-case initial, the 3 stacks of chalk off the Isle of Wight; and 2nd: Pointed implements required by dressmakers for their work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting rid of, or just changing places (7)","output":"### Answer: REMOVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Getting rid of,changing places\n  Double defn: 1st: As a noun, the act of getting rid of, say, an unwanted thing or person; and 2nd: As a noun, the moving from one place to another, as when one moves house, using a removal van."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sort of thinking of belonging to the side (7)","output":"### Answer: LATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of thinking,belonging to the side\n  Double defn: 1st: Thought processes,sort of thinking employing unorthodox and creative methods, the term originating from apparently, and popularised by, Edward de Bono."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Region that's Spanish and American inter alia (9)","output":"### Answer: ANDALUSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Region that's Spanish\n  AND + [US(American) **contained in**(inter) ALIA]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reaching new position of authority (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN CHARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: position of authority\n  **Anagram of**(new) REACHING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tom's shout shows disapproval (7)","output":"### Answer: CATCALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: shows disapproval\n  CAT(a tom,male cat) + CALL(shout). \nAnswer: A shrill whistle or cry that shows disapproval by the caller."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Went round to add a name to the list (7)","output":"### Answer: ROTATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Went round\n  TED(a name) **plus**(to add\u2026to) ROTA(a list of names,roster)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flood in motion (6)","output":"### Answer: INFLUX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flood\n  IN + FLUX(continuous change,motion).\nAnswer: The arrival or entry of many things,a flood."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frequently expressed as decimal (5)","output":"### Answer: OFTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frequently\n  OF TEN(in multiples of 10,as decimal)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A number given to someone to sing (4)","output":"### Answer: ALTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: someone to sing\n  A + L(Roman numeral for the number 50) **plus**(given) TO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Basic floor design requires a ruler (8)","output":"### Answer: PLANKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Basic floor\n  PLAN(design,blueprint) **plus**(requires) KING(a ruler). \nAnswer: A basic floor would consist of wooden planking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Socialist author unhappy with Blair? (6)","output":"### Answer: ORWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Socialist author unhappy with Blair?\n  Cryptic defn: George, was the pen name of socialist author Eric Arthur Blair \u2013 was he perhaps unhappy with his name as indicated by the question mark?  The surface misdirects us to another Blair, who perhaps made many socialists, authors included, unhappy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like Shakespeare's genius it rarely goes amiss (8)","output":"### Answer: LITERARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like Shakespeare's genius\n  **Anagram of**(goes amiss) IT RARELY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One cell with a ring fixed in a beam, perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: AMOEBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One cell\n  O(looks like a ring) **contained in**(fixed in) **anagram of**(perhaps) [A BEAM]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Valiant nil-nil replay is futile . . . . (2,2,5)","output":"### Answer: TO NO AVAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: futile\n  **Anagram of**(replay) [VALIANT + O-O(looks like 0-0,nil-nil)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: in return, City beat Brazilian port (5)","output":"### Answer: NATAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brazilian port\n  **Reversal of**(in return) [LA(Los Angeles,city) + TAN(to beat)]. \nAnswer: A city-port in Brazil.  A popular name to name cities."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sensible patients wouldn't be in it (4)","output":"### Answer: COMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sensible patients wouldn't be in it\n  Cryptic defn: If you're sensible,have all your senses working, you wouldn't be in a coma, and vice versa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River in swollen condition \u2013 sound the alarm! (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RING OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sound the alarm\n  R($$r$$iver) + IN + GOUT(a medical condition due to excess uric acid in the blood depositing in certain joints, and making them inflamed,swollen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deleted word for \"glove\" in dictionary (7)","output":"### Answer: OMITTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deleted\n  MITT(a word for \"glove\") **contained in**(in) OED(abbrev. for the $$O$$xford $$E$$nglish $$D$$ictionary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Airline's eastern centre of operations (4)","output":"### Answer: BASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: centre of operations\n  BA(abbrev. for British Airways, whose motto was once \"worlds' favourite airline\", but sometimes \"$$B$$loody $$A$$wful\") + E($$e$$astern)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set free of charges yet bound over (5)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set free of charges,bound over\n  Double defn: 1st: Of legal charges; and 2nd: bound,jump over a specified height."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garden features using stones around lake (9)","output":"### Answer: ROCKERIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garden features\n  ROCKS(stones) **containing**(around) ERIE(one of the Great Lakes in North America)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One cold March back in the Antarctic eg (6)","output":"### Answer: ICECAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the Antarctic eg\n  I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + C($$c$$old) + **reversal of**(back) of PACE(to march)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upholder of standards (8)","output":"### Answer: FLAGPOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upholder of standards\n  Cryptic defn: On which flags,standards are flown,upheld."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tasteless ingredient of vinegar is harmful (6)","output":"### Answer: GARISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tasteless\n  **Hidden in**(ingredient of) vineGAR IS Harmful."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrongly diagnose, thus suffered a lot (8)","output":"### Answer: AGONISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: suffered a lot\n  **Anagram of**(wrongly) DIAGNOSE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brigand swaps sides to be Roman governor (6)","output":"### Answer: PILATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman governor\n  \"pirate\"(brigand) with its letter \"r\"($$r$$ight) **replaced by** \"l\"($$l$$eft),swaps sides."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A nurse takes time to be there (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: to be there\n  A + TEND(to nurse) **containing**(takes) T($$t$$ime)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A country's livelihood, you could say (5)","output":"### Answer: KOREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A country\n  **Homophone of**(you could say) of \"career\"(one's livelihood,occupation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frontline caught in seething rain \u2013 such bliss! (7)","output":"### Answer: NIRVANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: such bliss\n  VAN(frontline,forefront of eg. army, movement, progress) **contained in**(caught in) **anagram of**(seething) RAIN.\nAnswer: In some eastern religions, including Buddhism and Hinduism, the state of being free from suffering,being in such bliss.  The word in Sanskrit literally means \"blowing out\" \u2013 of the fires of greed, hatred and delusion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strange insects biting in cattle (9)","output":"### Answer: RUMINANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cattle\n  [RUM(strange,odd) + ANTS(insects)] **containing**(biting) IN. \nAnswer: Animals, including cattle, and camels, and giraffes, which have even-toed hooves, chew cud, and have 4 stomach compartments to digest their food."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start off being miserable and you'll get the sack (8)","output":"### Answer: EJECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: the sack\n  \"dejection\"(state of being miserable) **minus** its initial letter(start off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flyers from sale left scattered around (8)","output":"### Answer: LEAFLETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flyers\n  **Anagram of**(scattered around) SALE LEFT. \nAnswer: The, mostly, junk mail that you get though your letterbox or distributed by hand at shopping malls, train stations, etc.  Nice, true surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obscure leaders in battle located under ruins (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obscure\n  Initial letters,leaders in \"battle\",\"located\", \"under\", \"ruins\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tubs are OK to contain explosions (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTBREAKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: explosions\n  **Anagram of**(to contain) TUBS ARE OK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pathetic feeling (8)","output":"### Answer: TOUCHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pathetic,feeling\n  Double defn:  1st: That which pulls your heart strings and 2nd: The sense of feeling,touching via the nerve endings in your skin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Any issue he raised couldn't succeed (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LIFE PEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Any issue he raised couldn't succeed\n  Cryptic defn: A child,issue of a life peer cannot inherit,couldn't succeed to his title, as opposed to a hereditary peer.  Nice, if pessimistic, surface of a peer in the House of Lords."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frank's caught out with ominous results (4)","output":"### Answer: DIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with ominous results\n  \"direct\"(frank,straightforward) **minus**(out) \"ct\"(in cricket notation, abbrev. for \"caught\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support needed on journal, work piling up (7)","output":"### Answer: BACKLOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: work piling up\n  BACK(support, as verb or noun) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) LOG(a journal)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard workers, we're told, who can't vote? (6)","output":"### Answer: MINORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: who can't vote\n  **Homophone of**(we're told) \"miners\"(those hard workers underground). \nAnswer: Those below voting age."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soar aloft, like Chelsea's first goal (6)","output":"### Answer: ASCEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soar aloft\n  AS(like, as in \"hard as nails\") + C(\"Chelsea\"'s initial letter,first) + END(goal one strives to)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prod to which toast's often attached (3,2)","output":"### Answer: EGG ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prod\n  Cryptic defn: \"toast\" is often attached to make \"egg on toast\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corrupt French noble found in bishopric (6)","output":"### Answer: SEDUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Corrupt\n  DUC(French for duke,a nobleman) **contained in**(found in) SEE(a bishopric,the office of a bishop)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog in mine without railway (6)","output":"### Answer: COLLIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\n  \"colliery\"(coal mine) **minus**(without) \"ry\"(abbrev. for railway)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is given here (7)","output":"### Answer: PRESENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It is given,here\n  Double defn: 1st: That which is given,a gift; and 2nd: To indicate that one is present at a roll call.."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Living with an independent partner (7)","output":"### Answer: ANIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Living\n  AN + I(abbrev. for independent, as with an election candidate) + MATE(partner). \nAnswer: Descriptive of one who has life,living, as opposed to inanimate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rude show about the Spanish (10)","output":"### Answer: INDELICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rude\n  INDICATE(to show) **containing**(about) EL(Spanish for the article, \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Measure sentence (4)","output":"### Answer: TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Measure,sentence\n  Double defn: 1st: As a noun, a measure,dimension, or as a verb, to measure a given dimension, in this case time; and 2nd: Time to be spent in prison,a sentence which may be handed down by a judge."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weapon discovered in Catalan cemetery (5)","output":"### Answer: LANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weapon\n  **Hidden in**(discovered in) cataLAN CEMetery."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order to conceal Channel Islands' public disturbance (8)","output":"### Answer: INCIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: public disturbance\n  INDENT(an order for a goods item) **containing**(to conceal) CI(abbrev. for $$C$$hannel $$I$$slands). \nAnswer: A bland euphemism for a \"public disturbance\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nicholson embraces the right to cheer up (8)","output":"### Answer: BRIGHTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: to cheer up\n  BEN(Nicholson, British abstract painter) **containing**(embraces) RIGHT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trouble riding mount (5)","output":"### Answer: UPSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trouble\n  UP(riding,up on a horse) + SET(to fix,mount eg. a gem in a ring, or a picture in a frame)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Henry has time for divinity (4)","output":"### Answer: HERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: divinity\n  H(abbrev. for Henry) **plus**(has) ERA(a long period of time). \nAnswer: Ancient Greek goddess,divinity,a divine being, wife and sister of Zeus \u2013 who's to stop him from doing what he likes?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former pupil's able to read, write and rub out (10)","output":"### Answer: OBLITERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rub out\n  OB(abbrev. for $$o$$ld $$b$$oy,former pupil) + LITERATE(able to read,write). \nAnswer: To erase,rub out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tourist sees peak when touring Italy (7)","output":"### Answer: VISITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tourist\n  VISOR(the projecting front piece,peak of a cap to shade your eyes) **containing**(when touring) IT(the ISO code, and the Internet domain code, for Italy)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Question an Anglican with suspicion (7)","output":"### Answer: ASKANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with suspicion\n  ASK(question) + AN + CE(abbrev. for $$C$$hurch of $$E$$ngland,Anglican)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Utter nonsense about king in tower (6)","output":"### Answer: TURRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: tower\n  **Anagram of**(nonsense) UTTER **containing**(about) R(abbrev. for Latin $$R$$ex,king)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resolved to be under canvas (6)","output":"### Answer: INTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resolved\n  IN (a) TENT(to be under canvas,tent material). \nAnswer: Being determined,resolved."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Father's new hooter (5)","output":"### Answer: SIREN \n ### Explanation: Definition: hooter\n  SIRE(father) + N($$n$$ew)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice director is overseeing nuclear researchers (7)","output":"### Answer: DISCERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notice\n  D(abbrev. for director) + IS **placed above**(overseeing, in a down clue) CERN(originally $$C$$onseil $$E$$urop\u00e9en pour la $$R$$echerche $$N$$ucl\u00e9aire  \u2013 French for European Council for Nuclear Research, but now Organisation Europ\u00e9enne pour la Recherche Nucl\u00e9aire \u2013 European Organization for Nuclear Research, but retaining the old acronym.  Those scientists who accelerate atomic particles to smash into one another to discover even smaller particles, amongst other things.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sober and satisfied when outside batting (9)","output":"### Answer: CONTINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sober\n  CONTENT(satisfied) **containing**(when outside) IN(in cricket, descriptive of the team that is batting). \nAnswer: Exercising control and moderation in one's desires, especially with alcohol and sex, which presumably means that you're sober \u2026 and vice versa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Big cat's sudden swoop lacks power (5)","output":"### Answer: OUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big cat\n  \"pounce\"(sudden swoop,surprise attack) **minus**(lacks) \"p\"(abbrev. for power, in physics). \nAnswer: The snow leopard,a big cat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bound to put small amount in hat (7)","output":"### Answer: LIMITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bound\n  MITE(a small amount of money) **contained in**(put\u2026in) LID(slang for a hat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I meet Stan dancing in the bistro (9)","output":"### Answer: ESTAMINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: bistro\n  **Anagram of**(dancing) I MEET STAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reasons for putting drink under control (9)","output":"### Answer: RATIONALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reasons\n  [RATION ALE](regulating,putting under control, the giving out of beer,drink)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thief damaged clarinets (9)","output":"### Answer: LARCENIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thief\n  **Anagram of**(damaged) CLARINETS. \nAnswer: One who commits thievery."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No curates should get mixed up with her (9)","output":"### Answer: COURTESAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: her\n  **Anagram of**(should get mixed up) NO CURATES. \nAnswer: From Italian, literally, a woman of the court, but meaning a prostitute or mistress of a nobleman or a wealthy man.  Certainly not suitable company for men of the cloth, including curates.  A nice WIWD (wordplay intertwined with defninition) clue \u2013 my COD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker finds group leader more idle (7)","output":"### Answer: GLAZIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worker\n  G(initial letter,leader of \"group\") + LAZIER(more idle). \nAnswer: A worker who firs the glass panes in windows."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breakers' expert is superficial (7)","output":"### Answer: SURFACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: superficial\n  SURF(waves that break on the shore) + ACE(expert). \nAnswer: As in \"a surface reading of the clue does not give sufficient information.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Australia's a gas! (5)","output":"### Answer: OZONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gas\n  OZ(what Australians call their country) + ONE(a)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diplomacy surrounding Indian leader is understood (5)","output":"### Answer: TACIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: understood\n  TACT(diplomacy) **containing**(surrounding) I(initial letter,leader of \"Indian\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No-hoper in party admitting violation? Not initially (6)","output":"### Answer: DRONGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: No-hoper\n  DO(a party,function,bash) **containing**(admitting) RONG{\"wrong\"(violation,offence) **minus** its first letter(not initially)}.\nAnswer: From slang-rich Oz, a slow-witted person,no-hoper, apparently derived from the name of an unsuccessful racehorse in the 1920s, which in turn could have been named after the bird."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant is shortly an enticement to tour parks when cultivated (8)","output":"### Answer: LARKSPUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n  LUR{\"lure\"(an enticement,bait) **minus** its last letter(shortly)} **containing**(to tour) **anagram of**(when cultivated) PARKS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secures extra, we hear, and makes do (4,2)","output":"### Answer: GETS BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: makes do\n  **Homophone of**(we hear) \"gets bye\"(secures,obtains, in cricket an extra run without the batsman hitting the ball).  \nAnswer: As in \"he gets by on a pittance\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Projected plan in races arranged with nothing to follow (8)","output":"### Answer: SCENARIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Projected plan\n  **Anagram of**(arranged) IN RACES **plus**(with\u2026to follow) O(looks like zero,nothing)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like one getting abuse around amateur \u2013 and cut off from elsewhere? (9)","output":"### Answer: INSULATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut off from elsewhere\n  INSULTED(descriptive of,like one getting abuse) **containing**(around) A(abbrev. for $$a$$mateur)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regular features in column disheartened colleague having little weight (5)","output":"### Answer: OUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: little weight\n  OUN{second, fourth and sixth letters(regular features) in \"column\"} + CE{\"colleague\" **minus** its inner letters(disheartened,heart extracted)}. \nAnswer: You might be too young to have had to learn in school \"16 ozs make a lb weight, 14 lbs make a stone, 112 lbs make a cwt, and 20 cwts make a ton\" pre-metrication.  As I memorised them, I often wondered, \"Where did those diaboloical numbers come from?\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manager to plunder a Liverpool player before game, reportedly (5,8)","output":"### Answer: HARRY REDKNAPP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manager\n  HARRY(to ravage,plunder, as in war) RED(a player of the Liverpool Football Club, nicknamed the Reds) **placed before**(before) KNAPP{**homophone of**(reportedly) \"nap\"(short for \"napoleon\",a card game similar to whist, apparently not named after the 1 with his hand under his vest in his portraits, but his nephew, the III.  The references I've seen don't tell how he got to have a card game named after him.)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disrespect pro overturned in loyalty to organisation (6,2,5)","output":"### Answer: ESPRIT DE CORPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: loyalty to organisation\n  **Anagram of**(overturned) DISRESPECT PRO. \nAnswer: Camaraderie, literally French for group spirit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice in the last month one no longer in minority (5)","output":"### Answer: ADULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one no longer in minority\n  AD(short for advertisement,a notice) + ULT(abbrev. for ultimo,in the month preceding the current one,in the last month). \nAnswer: One who has grown and is no longer a minor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Courageous fielder in decisive part of match? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: GAME POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: decisive part of match\n  GAME(having a fighting spirit,courageous) + POINT(in cricket, the position, or the fielder who takes the position, a short distance in front of and to the offside of the batsmen \u2013 I will assume that you know the other cricketing terms in that definition).\nAnswer:  The part in a eg. squash, tennis or badminton match where one further point would enable one of the players or sides to win the game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moving painting recreated with love for impressionism foremost (8)","output":"### Answer: POIGNANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moving\n  **Anagram of**(recreated) of PAONTING{\"painting\" where \"o\"(looks like zero,love in tennis scores) is **replaced by**(with\u2026.for) \"i\"{initial letter(foremost) of \"impressionism\"}. \nAnswer: Moving,touching emotionally.  A nice WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Figure of speech producing amused response around island (6)","output":"### Answer: SIMILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Figure of speech\n  SMILE(an amused response) **containing**(around) I(abbrev. for $$i$$sland)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Straight men taken in by much of vivid and showy speech (8)","output":"### Answer: RHETORIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: showy speech\n  [HET(short for heterosexual,straight in sexual preference) + OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\",all men who do not hold a commissioned rank, in the military)] **contained in**(taken in by) RIC(most letters,much of \"rich\",vivid, eg. the colours of a painting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group in football somewhat trouble a guest (6)","output":"### Answer: LEAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group in football\n  **Hidden in**(somewhat) troubLE A GUEst.\n**Down** :"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setter, perhaps, with set of steps left out producing conflict (8)","output":"### Answer: DOGFIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: conflict\n  DOG(an example of which,perhaps is a setter) **plus**(with) FIGHT{\"flight\"(set of steps,stairs) **minus**(out) \"l\"($$l$$eft)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comparatively stupid baronet stuck in one river before another (7)","output":"### Answer: OBTUSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comparatively stupid\n  [BT(abbrev. for baronet) **contained in**(stuck in) OUSE(the river \u2013 more than one with the same name \u2013 in England,one river)] ***placed before***(before) R{abbrev. for (another) river}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fail in game by inventor? Certainly (2,5,2)","output":"### Answer: GO BELLY UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fail\n  GO(Japanese board game of strategy) **plus**(by) BELL(Alexander Graham, inventor of the telephone) + YUP(certainly,surely, as expressed by Gary Cooper in his many cowboy roles)., \nAnswer: To fail,reach end of its life, like dead fishes do literally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Muck a horde sprayed around Dutch aristocrat's area (11)","output":"### Answer: ARCHDUKEDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: aristocrat's area\n  **Anagram of**(sprayed) [MUCK A HORDE] **containing**(around) D(abbrev. for Dutch)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Japanese art covered by broken doorway (5)","output":"### Answer: KENDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Japanese art\n  **Hidden in**(covered by) broKEN DOorway.\nAnswer: Modern Japanese martial art of fencing with bamboo staves, or sometimes, real swords.  Literal translation is \"way of the sword\".\nReplace the bamboo staves with light sabres and what do you have?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food taken by Scottish footballers with wee dram (7)","output":"### Answer: PARSNIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\n  PARS(nickname for the Scottish side, Dumfermline Athletic Football Club, to give it its full name) **plus**(with) NIP(a small drink of alcoholic liquor,wee dram as they say where the Pars come from).  Nice surface of an unusual diet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Member of Providence's electorate ignoring very unruly person in mob (6)","output":"### Answer: RIOTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: unruly person in mob\n  RI(abbrev. for Rhode Island,USA, whose capital is Providence) OTER{\"voter\"(member of electorate) **minus**(ignoring) \"v\"(abbrev. for very)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical detected in middle of aria? (3,4,3,1)","output":"### Answer: THE KING AND I \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical\n  The middle letters to be found(detected) in \"aria\" are \"r\"($$R$$ex,Latin for THE KING) AND \"I\".  My favourite clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ready to admit a point in Catholic church I have condensed (9)","output":"### Answer: ACCEPTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ready to admit\n  A + {PT(abbrev. for \"point\") **contained in**(in) [C(abbrev. for Catholic) + CE($$C$$hurch of \u00ad$$E$$ngland \u2013 shouldn't \"church\" be \"Church\" in the clue?) + I'VE(contraction of, \"I have\" condensed)]}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fussy waiter's round back of table in a kind of way (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS IT WERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a kind of way\n  **Anagram of**(fussy) WAITER'S **containing**(round) E(last letter,back of \"table\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learned prince not seen in country with awful diet (7)","output":"### Answer: ERUDITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Learned\n  ERU{\"Peru\"(country) **minus**(not seen in) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"prince\")} **plus**(with) **anagram of**(awful) DIET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Banter in border of park? (7)","output":"### Answer: RAILING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Banter,border of park\n  Double defn: 1st: I thought \"banter\" was too mild a defn. for \"railing\"(uttering bitter complaints or vehement denounciation), but the references also give \"banter\" as light-hearted raillery; and 2nd: That which defines the border,edge of a park area."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Interfere in Florida location by the sound of it (6)","output":"### Answer: TAMPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Interfere\n  **Homophone of**(by the sound of it) \"Tampa\"(seaport in W.Florida)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What regular sun worshipper might see in winter dance? (5)","output":"### Answer: TANGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n  Cryptic defn: A regular sun worshipper,sunbather might see his\/her suntan fade,go in winter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money one lost to small, mischievous being \u2013 the compiler (6)","output":"### Answer: MYSELF \n ### Explanation: Definition: the compiler\n  MY{\"money\" **minus**(lost) \"one\"} **plus**(to) ELF(small, mischievous being).\nAnswer:  The compiler,writer,setter referring to himself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Law court at end outwardly (7)","output":"### Answer: DICTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Law\n  DIE(to end) **containing**(outwardly) [CT(abbrev. for \"court\") + AT]. \nAnswer: As a noun, something which is dictated,laid down as the law."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bowling initially for a short time, puffs hard and quickly, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: ADVERBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hard and quickly, perhaps\n  \"Adverts\"{puffs (as a noun),advertisements that unduly praise or exaggerate} with \"b\"(initial letter,initially of \"bowling\") replacing(for) \"t\"(abbrev.,short of \"$$t$$ime\").\nAnswer: Examples of which,perhaps are \"hard\" and \"quickly\".  Trickiest clue, I found."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Won the deal \u2013 might be broke? (4-2-4)","output":"### Answer: DOWN-AT-HEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: broke\n  **Anagram of**(might be) WON THE DEAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Phoned and spoke (4)","output":"### Answer: RUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Phoned,spoke\n  Double defn: 2nd:  As in a spoke of a wheel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot ingredient for foodstore in Indian city (5)","output":"### Answer: DELHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian city\n  H(abbrev. for $$h$$ot) **contained in**(ingredient for) DELI(short for \"delicatessen\",foodstore}.  Nice surface of curry powder being sold in Delhi."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party line goes round in circles, to people's amusement (8)","output":"### Answer: CAROUSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: goes round in circles, to people's amusement\n  CAROUSE(as a verb or noun \u2013 party, to say the least, more like a noisy or drunken feast} + L(abbrev. for $$l$$ine). \nAnswer: A merry-go-round or roundabout in an amusement park or fair.  Not to be confused with \"carousal\", which is another name for abovementioned party.\nWhat you gain on the swings, you lose on the roundabouts??"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Openings of songs can influence fans in this genre (3-2)","output":"### Answer: SCI-FI \n ### Explanation: Definition: genre\n  Initial letters,openings of $$S$$ongs $$C$$an $$I$$nfluence $$F$$ans $$I$$n."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Team playing scrabble win with \"moo\" (4,8,6)","output":"### Answer: WEST BROMWICH ALBION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Team\n  **Anagram of**(playing) SCRABBLE WIN WITH \"MOO\".  An ingenious anagram. \nAnswer: For those not familiar with English football, the team from West Bromwich, often refered to as WBA or the Baggies.  Are we learning something about Phssthpok?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Groom has wit and style (5,5)","output":"### Answer: DRESS SENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: style\n  DRESS(to groom,tend carefully to one's appearance including dressing) **plus**(has) SENSE(intelligence,understanding,wit)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lay armour by post far away (3-4)","output":"### Answer: AIR-MAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: by post far away\n  AIR(a tune,lay) + MAIL(chain armour of old). \nAnswer: Descriptive of say, a letter in the post to be sent to a far away place using air transportation, hence an airmail letter. The references give it without the hyphen, which would have made it harder without the enumeration hint?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is healthy to consume contents of Ovid before the majority of training (7)","output":"### Answer: VITAMIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It is healthy to consume\n  VI(inner letters,contents of \"Ovid\") **placed before**(before) TAMIN(most of the letters,majority of \"taming\",the training of a wild animal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One pierces and flips fighter plane before barrier (6)","output":"### Answer: GIMLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: One pierces\n  **Reversal of**(flips) MIG(Russian fighter plane) **placed before**(before) LET(a barrier, as in the legal term \"without let or hindrance\"). \nAnswer: A hand tool for drilling small holes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loudly demands massages (6)","output":"### Answer: KNEADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: massages\n  **Homophone of**(loudly) \"needs\",demands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is crossword an ancient game or a foreign friend? (5)","output":"### Answer: AMIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign friend\n  AM I?(as the clue is in the crossword, it can refer to itself in the first person pronoun, thus \"is crossword\u2026.?\",\"am I\u2026.?\") + GO(an ancient Japanese board game of strategy). \nAnswer: What a friend would be called in Spanish,foreign lands.  Another tricky clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In top half of missile, burn oxygen fuel (7)","output":"### Answer: BUTANOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: fuel\n  [TAN(to burn by being in the sun) + O(symbol for oxygen in chemistry)] **contained in**(in) BUL(first half,top half in a down clue, of \"bullet\",missile). \nAnswer:  Aka butyl alcohol.  It may substitute for petrol in motorcars, and can be produced biologically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reveals misjudgments in trumps (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTSTRIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: trumps\n  OUTS(reveals,brings out into public knowledge) + TRIPS(misjudgements,mishaps). \nAnswer: Outdoes or surpasses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loftily call for peasant after heart transplant (5)","output":"### Answer: YODEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loftily call\n  \"yokel\",peasant with \"k\"(middle letter,heart) **replaced by**(after\u2026.transplant) \"d\". \nAnswer: To call, or even sing, in the manner of those Swiss or Tyroleans living in the lofty Alps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature to view on top of hill (7)","output":"### Answer: EYEBROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature\n  EYE(view) **plus**(on, in a down clue) BROW(ridge,top of hill)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Story about account I put together for mathematician (9)","output":"### Answer: FIBONACCI \n ### Explanation: Definition: mathematician\n  FIB(a lie,story) + ON(about, as in \"on the subject of\") + ACC(abbrev. for account) + I. \nAnswer: Leonardo, Italian mathematician of the Middle Ages, after whom the Fibonacci numbers were named, although the sequence had been described earlier."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In lab, heater brewed liquid concoction (6,3)","output":"### Answer: HERBAL TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: brewed liquid concoction\n  **Anagram of**(in, or brewed doubling up) LAB HEATER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loud hiding place is beside a fen in grassland (9)","output":"### Answer: DEAFENING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loud\n  **Hidden in**(hiding place is) besiDE A FEN IN Grassland.  Very well hidden."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thing for sitting on board starts first (9)","output":"### Answer: OBSESSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thing for\n  OB(initial letters,starts of \"on\" and \"board\") **placed above**(first) SESSION(a sitting of eg. a committee or parliament). \nAnswer: A fixation, as in \"he has a thing for \u2026\".  Well misdirected."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'm up to top of my potential? (7)","output":"### Answer: OPTIMUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: top of my potential\n  **Anagram of**(potential?) [I'M UP TO] + M(initial letter of,top of, in a down clue \"my\"). \nAnswer: The best,top that could be achieved,potential.  A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: President to forbid a Japanese arrangement (7)","output":"### Answer: IKEBANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Japanese arrangement\n  IKE(nickname for Dwight Eisenhower, former USA president) + BAN(to forbid) + A. \nAnswer: The Japanese art of floral arrangement.  Literal meaning is \"living flowers\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Energy tax demand for chauffeur (5)","output":"### Answer: DRIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Energy,tax,demand for chauffeur\n  Triple defn:  1st: The energy a person has to push for things; and 2nd: As in \"he drives his workers to the point of collapse\" \u2013 I'm not totally sure about this one; and 3: An order,demand to a chaueffeur."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: From coasts, see child aboard ship (5)","output":"### Answer: SKIDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: coasts\n  KID(child) **contained in**(aboard) SS($$s$$team$$s$$hip). \nDefn: and Answer: To continue to move with little or no effort.  Although, when driving a vehicle, skidding is very different from coasting, the former without and the latter with wheel rotation in the direction of the movement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Huge prophet passes slowly through a barrier (7)","output":"### Answer: OSMOSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: passes slowly through a barrier\n  OS(abbrev. for outsize,huge) + MOSES(the prophet of the burning bush fame). \nAnswer: Verb for osmosis, the tendency for a fluid to pass slowly through a membrane,barrier."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Increase of status within university publisher (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CRANK UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Increase\n  RANK(status,where one stands relative to others) **contained in**(within) C.U.P.(Abbrev. for Cambridge University Press,publisher, not so successful as O.U.P.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give up supporting game (5)","output":"### Answer: FORGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give up\n  FOR(in favour of,supporting) GO(old Japanese board game of strategy \u2013 this has now appeared 3 \u2013 maybe more? \u2013 times in the past 7 days)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where to obtain luxury fabrics free (2,7)","output":"### Answer: AT LIBERTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: free\n  Cryptic defn: Liberty is the long-established fashionable department store in Regent Street, London, just the place to obtain luxury fabrics, but far from free definitely.  Nice ironic surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: but they can't fly in this bit of the farmyard! (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CHICKEN RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: this bit of the farmyard\n  Cryptic defn: Filling in the blanks, \"Chicken run but they can't fly\".  Nice idea, slightly spoiled by the incompatibility between \"chicken\" and \"they\" \u2013 I tried without success to find a reference giving \"chicken\" as a plural noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \"We don't want you here!\" (That sounds like Oxford, maybe) (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"We don't want you here!\"\n  **Homophone of**(sounds like) \"shoe\", a type of which,maybe is the Oxford. \nAnswer: The imperative, \"Go away!\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A tinted menu \u2014 somehow it's amusing and instructive (11)","output":"### Answer: EDUTAINMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's amusing and instructive\n  **Anagram of**(somehow) A TINTED MENU. \nAnswer: A portmanteau word for educational entertainment, synonymous with \"infotainment\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One has conjured a vision Adam and Eve with hair unkempt (1,4,1,5)","output":"### Answer: I HAVE A DREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: One has conjured a vision\n  **Anagram of**(unkempt) ADAM EVE HAIR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River of Eden towards the end (4)","output":"### Answer: AVON \n ### Explanation: Definition: River\n  Not a reference to the Garden, as one would expect from this setter (that comes later), but to Anthony Eden, former British PM who was made 1st Earl of Avon in the latter part,towards the end of his life \u2013 I'm not sure whether I've missed another significance in the last 3 words of the clue. \nAnswer: Name of many rivers in England (not to mention in other countries), most famous of which is Shakespeare's."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A peck, maybe, is what you get with dull old dance (3,7)","output":"### Answer: DRY MEASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A peck, maybe\n  DRY(dull,uninteresting) + MEASURE(an old term for a dance, especially a slow one). \nAnswer: An example of,maybe a unit of volume of dry stuff is the peck.  8 quarts make a peck, 4 pecks make a bushel, etc in the Imperial system.  In my FT blog 2 days, I was lamenting the diabolical numbers in the system \u2013 and to make it worse, a quart of liquid measure is different from a quart of dry measure!  Nice surface \u2013 you won't get beyond first base with her, dancing the minuet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One girl about to be grabbed by unwanted person expects the worst (9)","output":"### Answer: PESSIMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: expects the worst\n  **Reversal of**(about) [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + MISS(an unmarried girl)]**contained in**(grabbed by) PEST(someone you don't want around). \nAnswer: (One who) expects the worst \u2013 \"person\" could be doubling up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The man in pub rejected treatment for alcoholics? (5)","output":"### Answer: REHAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: treatment for alcoholics\n  **Reversal of**(rejected) [HE(the man) **contained in**(in) BAR(pub)]\nAnswer: Short for rehabilitation, of which there are many kinds, one of which is for alcoholics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poem in English \u2014 suggestion there's nothing good in it (7)","output":"### Answer: ECLOGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poem\n  E($$E$$nglish) + [CLUE(a suggestion,hint) **containing**(there's\u2026.in it) {O(looks like zero,nothing) + G($$g$$ood)}].\nAnswer:  A pastoral poem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Red felt almost out of place in the Union? (7)","output":"### Answer: FEDERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the Union\n  **Anagram of**(out of place) [A + RED + FEL(\"felt\" **minus** its end,almost)]. \nAnswer: Descriptive of a \"federation\". a type of political (eg. the USA) or organizational (eg. the ITF) union."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not liking formality in the workplace (6)","output":"### Answer: OFFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: workplace\n  OFF(not liking, as in \"I've gone off TV\") + ICE(formality,coolness in social interaction)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird trying to keep a low profile when interrupted by the man of 18 (6,6,4)","output":"### Answer: MARTIN LUTHER KING \n ### Explanation: Definition:  man of 18\n  MARTIN(any of several swallows,birds) + [LURKING(trying to keep a low profile, and even hiding) **containing**(when interrupted by) THE]. \nAnswer: Junior, US civil rights activist and Nobel Laureate, whose famous speech included the answer to 18 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irish operator is such a person in trade (10)","output":"### Answer: SHOPKEEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a person in trade\n  Cryptic defn: The phrase \"Irish operator\" contains,keeps \"shop\", and hence the phrase is such \u2013 a \"shopkeeper\".  Another clever device."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country ending with debts and distress (5)","output":"### Answer: SPAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n  S(last letter,ending of \"debts\") **plus**(and) PAIN(distress)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reckon copper in visit gets scoffed (9)","output":"### Answer: CALCULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reckon\n  [CU(symbol for the element copper in chemistry) ***contained in***(in) CALL(visit,pay a call on)] **plus**(gets) ATE(scoffed food)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Father of four confessing 18 (4)","output":"### Answer: ABBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Father,four confessing 18\n  Double defn: 1st: Aramaic word for father; and 2nd: Four confessing the answer to 18 across ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Child that is clothed in cut cloth (8)","output":"### Answer: KERCHIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: cloth\n  [CH(abbrev. for child) + I.E.(abbrev. for that is,in other words,from Latin id est)] ***contained in***(clothed in) KERF(a cut made by a saw in a piece of wood, or, in a mine, under a seam of mineral or coal \u2013  a new word for me)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Port making one move the facial muscles? (8)","output":"### Answer: PLYMOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Port\n  In order to PLY(work,use) one's MOUTH, one has to move one's facial muscles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe Bristol politician getting exposed is not suffering any damage (10)","output":"### Answer: UNIMPAIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: is not suffering any damage\n  UNI(short for university, an example of which,maybe is the Bristol U) + MP(politician,Member of Parliament) **plus**(getting) AIRED(literally, exposed to air, or figuratively, bring out into the open)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wreck a French winter coat crossing Germany (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wreck\n  UN(French for \"a\") + [ERMINE(the white winter fur,coat of various weasels) ***containing***(crossing) D(International Vehicle Registration for Germany)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City presenting huge temptation for gardener (3,5)","output":"### Answer: BIG APPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n  BIG(huge) APPLE(the symbol of temptation presented to Eve, who, as a resident of the Garden of Eden could be called a Gardener, just as eg. an Englander). \nAnswer: Nickname for New York City."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party song going round America (8)","output":"### Answer: CAROUSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party\n  CAROL(a Christmas song) **containing**(going round) USA(America). \nAnswer: More a drunken feast than a party.  I had this word 2 days ago, as well, so it was still fresh in my mind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's said to be very short 'orticultural book (6)","output":"### Answer: VERBAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's said\n  V(abbrev.,short for very) + 'ERBAL(\"herbal\",a \"horticultural\" book about herbs and plants, usually about their medicinal value, with the two words unaspirated)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Special symbol must be suitable with national award being set up (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Special symbol\n  **Reversal of**(being set up) [FIT(suitable,apt) **plus**(with) O.M.(abbrev. for the Order of Merit, an award conferred by the monarch]. \nAnswer: A distinctive symbol, figure or shape that recurs in a design.  The meaning also includes an added decoration, like a symbol, on a piece of clothing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Useless timber? (6)","output":"### Answer: LUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Useless timber\n  Cryptic defn: Timber cut into pieces, which may,? become useless household articles,lumber stored away \u2013 the attic being a favourite place."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article Mail's reprinted on a living organism (6)","output":"### Answer: ANIMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: living organism\n  AN(the indefinite article used with nouns beginning with a vowel sound) + **anagram of**(reprinted) MAIL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoying youngster or model of significance? (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: significance\n  IMP(annoying,mischievous child,youngster) + OR + T(from the early Ford car, the model T)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draw a parallel with prior notice; it's good enough (8)","output":"### Answer: ADEQUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: good enough\n  EQUATE(to draw a parallel to) **plus**(with) AD(short for advertisement,a notice) **placed before**(prior)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some on-board entertainment creates an impression (4)","output":"### Answer: DENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: impression\n  **Hidden in**(some) on-boarD ENTertainment. \nAnswer: A physical impression,a depression."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In place of \"occupier\" see \"officer\" (10)","output":"### Answer: LIEUTENANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: officer\n  LIEU(in place of) + TENANT(an occupier of a let premises)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attractive girl has a lot of money (6,5)","output":"### Answer: PRETTY PENNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a lot of money\n  PRETTY(attractive) PENNY(girl's name). \nAnswer: As in \"That party must have put him back a pretty penny.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organic process demolished mobile mast (10)","output":"### Answer: METABOLISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Organic process\n  **Anagram of**(demolished) MOBILE MAST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seven days sound pathetic (4)","output":"### Answer: WEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: pathetic\n  **Homophone of**(sound) \"week\",period of seven days. \nDefn: Miserably inadequate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go indirectly by perimeter roads (8)","output":"### Answer: SIDEWAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go indirectly\n  SIDE(the perimeter, as opposed to the centre) + WAYS(roads). \nAnswer: To approach,go indirectly, as opposed to head-on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marina arranged to produce flier (6)","output":"### Answer: AIRMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: flier\n  **Anagram of**(arranged) MARINA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boss's one love is his workplace (6)","output":"### Answer: STUDIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: workplace\n  STUD(a boss,a protuberance) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + O(looks like zero,love,as in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get wind of a piece of cake (6)","output":"### Answer: BREEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get wind,a piece of cake\n  Double defn: 1st: Verb, as in \"It breezes from the west.\"; and 2nd: An easy task, as in \"Solving crosswords is a breeze,a piece of cake nowadays with the help of the Internet.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am Bill and I make false claims (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPOSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I make false claims\n  I'M(contraction of \"I am\") + POSTER(a bill,an advertisement that is hung up\/posted\/pasted on a wall)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intellectual lament broadcast (6)","output":"### Answer: MENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intellectual\n  **Anagram of**(broadcast) LAMENT. \nAnswer: As in \"Solving crosswords is an intellectual,mental exercise.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disturb peacekeepers on bench (8)","output":"### Answer: UNSETTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disturb\n  UN(abbrev. for the United Nations Organisation, part of whose function is be peacekeeper to the world) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) SETTLE(a long seat,bench)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticise \"One Man and His Dog\" on a point (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPUGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticise\n  I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + M(abbrev. for \"male\",man, usually seen on forms in a box asking  if you're M\/F) **plus**(and) PUG(a breed of dog) **placed above**(on, in a down clue)  N(abbrev. for \"north\",a compass point)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mountaineer lost his head but remained flexible (6)","output":"### Answer: LIMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: flexible\n  \"climber\",mountaineer **minus**(lost) its initial letter,his head."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Potential to reveal fresh talent (6)","output":"### Answer: LATENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Potential\n  **Anagram of**(fresh) TALENT. \nAnswer: That, eg. talent, which is not apparent, but is there to surface,be released at some time,potential."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Assembly of fifty Asters security is the priority (6,5)","output":"### Answer: SAFETY FIRST \n ### Explanation: Definition: security is the priority\n  **Anagram of**(assembly of) FIFTY ASTERS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cot and chair arranged about the chest (8)","output":"### Answer: THORACIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: about the chest\n  **Anagram of**(arranged) [COT **plus**(and) CHAIR]. \nAnswer: Relating to,about the thorax,chest."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short film showing modern southern dance (8)","output":"### Answer: NEWSREEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short film\n  NEW(modern) + S(abbrev. for southern) + REEL(a dance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Info on one American's wizardry (6)","output":"### Answer: GENIUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wizardry\n  GEN(info, derived from $$gen$$eral information) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") US(American)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brutal attack (6)","output":"### Answer: SAVAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brutal,attack\n  Double defn: 1st: As an adjective; and 2nd: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Way to get to a place for an event (6)","output":"### Answer: AVENUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way\n  A + VENUE(place for an event to be held).  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A thousand agree, perhaps it's skimpy (6)","output":"### Answer: MEAGRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: skimpy\n  M(Roman numeral for \"thousand\") + **anagram of**(perhaps) AGREE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draw from French writer (8)","output":"### Answer: DESCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw\n  DE(French for \"from\") + SCRIBE(a writer, the meaning ranging from a journalist to a public clerk to a copyist). \nAnswer: Eg. \"to describe,draw a circle\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acquisitions from Mars (6)","output":"### Answer: SPOILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Acquisitions,Mars\n  Double defn: 1st: What are gotten from others,acquisitions, especially after winning a war; and 2nd: Damages,mars.  Nice surface as Mars is the Roman god of war."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spurn shot at swallow (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TURN DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spurn\n  TURN(one's turn to take a shot in a contest\/game) **plus**(at) DOWN(to swallow a drink, especially quickly or in one gulp)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep soldiers in check (6)","output":"### Answer: RETAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep\n  TA(abbrev. for $$T$$erritorial $$A$$rmy,soldiers) **contained in**(in) REIN(to check,limit,control)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rambling about new form of virus found in river (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCURSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rambling\n  **Anagram of**(new form of) VIRUS **contained in**(found in) EXE(a river in England, the name derived from the Celtic word for \u2013 surprise! \u2013 \"water\"; and giving its name to towns like Exeter and Exmouth).\nAnswer: Descriptive of speech or thought that wanders,rambles round as if it were on an excursion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One taking part in exploit with soldiers (5)","output":"### Answer: ACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One taking part\n  ACT(a deed,an exploit) **plus**(with) OR(abbrev. for $$o$$ther $$r$$anks,soldiers without a commission).\nAnswer: One taking a role,part in a play, movie, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dynasty's clout beginning to grow (4)","output":"### Answer: TANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dynasty\n  TAN(to beat,clout someone) + G(initial letter of,beginning to \"grow\"). \nAnswer: The dynasty in China from 618 AD to 907 AD, except 690 \u2013 705 AD.  Edit.note re comment#1: ~~I hope I'm right about this as there is no indication like a \"?\",\"perhaps\",\"maybe\",\"say\" that it is an example of a dynasty.~~"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look closely at wound \u2013 it's ugly (7)","output":"### Answer: EYESORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's ugly\n  EYE(look closely) **plus**(at) SORE(a wound that is especially painful or sensitive). \nAnswer: A sight painfully ugly to look at, almost always man-made."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distinguished knight gripped by material on record company (7)","output":"### Answer: EMINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distinguished\n  N(in chess notation, a knight chesspiece) **contained in**(gripped by) NET(fabric,material with a uniform mesh, serving as a foundation for various laces) **plus**(on \u2013 an odd positional indicator in this case, perhaps short for \"tagged on to\") EMI(the big record company which started off as \"$$E$$lectrical and $$M$$usical $$I$$ndustries\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quote from it in church (4)","output":"### Answer: CITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quote\n  IT **contained in**(in) CE($$C$$hurch of $$E$$ngland). \nDefn: As a verb"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rex is inside numb with fear (5)","output":"### Answer: DREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: fear\n  R(abbrev. for Latin Rex) **contained in**(is inside) DEAD(numb,but not to the extent of being deprived of life, as in \"my leg feels dead\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Priest, after his collapse, has various exercises to get trim (9)","output":"### Answer: SHIPSHAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: trim\n  [P(abbrev. for $$p$$riest) ***placed after***(after) **anagram of**(collapse) HIS] + **anagram of**(various) HAS + PE(abbrev. for $$p$$hysical $$e$$xercises). \nAnswer: Descriptive of something or someone that is in good shape,fit,trim for action, work, use, such as, well, a ship."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Destroyed, like before, outside Germany (6)","output":"### Answer: ERASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Destroyed\n  [ERE(before, poetically) **containing**(outside) AS(like, as in \"fit as a fiddle\")] + D(International Vehicle Registration code for Germany).  Nicely misdirected by punctuation and word order."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Produce blend of green tea (8)","output":"### Answer: GENERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Produce\n  **Anagram of**(blend of) GREEN TEA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish become liquefied by heat on board ship (6)","output":"### Answer: SMELTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n  MELT(become liquefied by heat) **contained in**(on board) SS($$s$$team$$s$$hip).\nAnswer: Any of various small silvery food fishes in northern waters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film of an illegal act involving footballers taking Ecstasy (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CAPE FEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n  CAPER(in slang, an illegal act, like a burglary, robbery, heist) **containing**(involving) [FA($$F$$ootball $$A$$ssociation, of footballers, what else?) **containing**(taking) E(abbrev. for the drug $$E$$cstasy)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be in two minds over hit during communist retreat (6)","output":"### Answer: DITHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be in two minds\n  **Anagram of**(over \u2013 acceptable as an anagram indicator?) HIT **contained in**(during) **reversal of**(retreat) RED(communist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impressed by small business (6)","output":"### Answer: STRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impressed\n  S(abbrev. for $$s$$mall, clothes size that many women seem to desire) + TRUCK(dealings with,business, as in \"I don't want to have any truck with him\", or even specifically, barter trade). \nAnswer: Impressed in a big way, as in \"He was struck by her incredible intelligence\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About to receive papers on Republican's addition to bill (5)","output":"### Answer: RIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: addition to bill\n  [RE(Edit.note re comment#2: ~~short~~ Latin for regarding,about) **containing**(to receive) ID(abbrev. for identification,papers that prove you are who you are, perhaps?)] **placed above**(on, in a down clue) R(abbrev. for a member of the Republican Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not heard by Heather when making a delivery (7)","output":"### Answer: BOWLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: making a delivery\n  BOW{a knot, **homophone of**(heard) \"not\"} **plus**(by) LING(the heather, a low-growing evergreen shrub)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Widely accepted in time after vicar meets Capone in prison (9)","output":"### Answer: PREVALENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Widely accepted\n  T(abbrev. for time) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) [{REV(short for \"reverend\",member of the clergy, who could be a vicar) **plus**(meets) AL(Capone, Chicago gangster who spent time in the pen)} **contained in**(in) PEN(short for penitentiary,Americanism for prison)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I cannot bend over international's laziness (8)","output":"### Answer: INACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: laziness\n  **Anagram of**(bend) [I CANNOT] **containing**(over) I(abbrev. for $$i$$nternational)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guards train carrying books (8)","output":"### Answer: SENTRIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guards\n  SERIES(a series or row of objects or parts,a train) **containing**(carrying) NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, books in the Bible)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honour Lot in speech (4)","output":"### Answer: FETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Honour\n  **Homophone of**(in speech) \"fate\"(one's lot,destiny). \nAnswer: To honour with a fete which could be festive or religious, or both."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A month after reform hospital department shows a change for the better (9)","output":"### Answer: AMENDMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: change for the better\n  A + [M(abbrev. for $$m$$onth) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) MEND(to reform,repair)] + ENT(abbrev. for $$E$$ar, $$N$$ose and $$T$$hroat department in a hospital)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Section on obelisks is unnecessary (8)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: unnecessary\n  S(abbrev. for $$s$$ection) **plus**(on \u2013 cf. comment in 19 Across) NEEDLES(obelisks,tapering four-sided shafts of stone, as in Cleopatra's Needle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Release story about bishop on speed (8)","output":"### Answer: LIBERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Release\n  [LIE(story,fib) **containing**(about) B(in chess notation, the bishop chesspiece) ] **placed above**(on, in a down clue) RATE(of travel,speed \u2013 not the drug this time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some of Plato's Hipparchus is rubbish (4)","output":"### Answer: TOSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: rubbish\n  **Hidden in**(some of) plaTO'S Hipparchus. \nAnswer: British slang, origin uncertain \u2013 blend of \"trash\" and \"bosh\"?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy one after church before mother rings up again? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy\n  [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **placed below**(after, in a down clue) CH(abbrev. for $$ch$$urch, the building)] **placed above**(before, in a down clue) [MA(mother,mama) **containing**(rings) **reversal of**(up, in a down clue) RE(the prefix signifying a repeat action,again)].  A somewhat preposition-heavy construction. \nAnswer: A wild and unrealistic dream or notion,a fancy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Injury time needed after Canadian centre back stands on Maradona's head (6)","output":"### Answer: DAMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Injury\n  AGE(a period of time) **placed below**(needed after, in a down clue) [**reversal of**(back) AD(middle two letters,centre of \"Canadian\") **placed above**(stands on, in a down clue) M(initial letter,head of \"Maradona\"].  Another clunky construction?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Came across the Queen embracing old space traveller (6)","output":"### Answer: METEOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: space traveller\n  MET(came across,encountered) + [ER($$E$$lizabeth \u00ad$$R$$egina,the Queen) **containing**(embracing) O(abbrev. for $$o$$ld)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European country \u2013 not Norway (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: European\n  \"Sweden\"(country) **minus**(not) N(International Vehicle Registration code for Norway).\nAnswer:  A European from Sweden."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put out fire (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCHARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put out,fire\n  Double defn: 1st: Put out,release, as in \"discharge from prison\"; and 2nd: To fire a firearm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entrance for spectators (4)","output":"### Answer: GATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entrance,spectators\n  Double defn: 2nd: Collective noun for spectators at a sporting event, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First love, with a girl in torment (8)","output":"### Answer: ORIGINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: First\n  O(looks like zero,nil,love as in tennis scores) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(torment) A GIRL IN.  Penultimate one in \u2013 nice surface concealing well the definition and anagram indicator."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European may be French (6)","output":"### Answer: POLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: European,may be French\n  Double defn: 1st: Descriptive of someone from Poland; and 2nd: An example,may be of furniture polish, not of French but Asian origin, the main ingredient of which is shellac, purified from the secretion from the lac beetle deposited on trees.  The art of using this polish was refined by the French in 18thcentury, in return for which, it was named after them."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bunk with a woman! (6)","output":"### Answer: BERTHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: woman\n  BERTH(a shelf-like sleeping place on, say, a ship,a bunk,bed) **plus**(with) A.  First nautical reference, and as risqu\u00e9 as Rufus gets! \nAnswer: A woman's name, from on Old High Germanic for \"bright\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave out one note in introductory piece (8)","output":"### Answer: PRECLUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave out\n  C(one note from the musical scale of A to G) **contained in**(in) PRELUDE(introductory piece as part of a longer work or preceding a more important movement, a musical foreplay)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Free-for-all sort of arrangement (6)","output":"### Answer: FLORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sort of arrangement\n  **Anagram of**(free) FOR-ALL.  Clever anagram indicator, hidden amongst 2 other potential ones (\"sort\" and \"arrangement\").  Where does a wise man hide a leaf?  \nAnswer: An example,sort of arrangement, using, mainly, flowers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Widespread, half in verse (8)","output":"### Answer: EPIDEMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Widespread\n  DEMI(prefix indicating half, as in the musical notes, demisemiquaver, and, even more \u2013 less, really \u2013 hemidemisemiquaver) **contained in**(in) EPIC(a long poetic composition,verse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inducts into office when answer is correct (6,2)","output":"### Answer: SWEARS IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inducts into office\n  **Anagram of**(correct) ANSWER IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attacked and bombed at random (6)","output":"### Answer: MOBBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attacked\n  **Anagram of**(at random) BOMBED. \nAnswer: Set upon,attacked by a, well, mob, either because they hate you or love you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Struggles to maintain faith in the past (8)","output":"### Answer: CRUSADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggles to maintain faith in the past\n  Cryptic defn:  With an initial capital letter, the military expeditions in the 11-13th centuries,past by the Christians in Europe to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agree it's of small account and acquiesce (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agree\n  AC(abbrev. for,small \"account\") **plus**(and) CEDE(acquiesce,give way to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's learned to park a vehicle in the street (6)","output":"### Answer: SAVANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's learned\n  [A VAN(a vehicle)] **contained in**(park\u2026in) ST(abbrev. for street). \nAnswer: A man of profound or extensive learning,a learned (2 syllables) scholar.  An amusing surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intent on rendering two notes on an instrument (8)","output":"### Answer: RESOLUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intent\n  [RE + SO](a drop of golden sun and a needle pulling thread respectively, two notes from the sol-fa musical scale) **plus**(on an) LUTE(an old-fashioned stringed musical instrument)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I object to an average standard (4)","output":"### Answer: MEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: average standard\n  ME(the objective case, in grammar, of the pronoun I) **plus**(to) AN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hoist sail to break loose from personal unpleasantness (9)","output":"### Answer: HALITOSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: personal unpleasantness\n  **Anagram of**(to break loose) HOIST SAIL. \nAnswer: Aka bad breath."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The strain of mourning (5)","output":"### Answer: DIRGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The strain of mourning\n  Cryptic defn:  A tune,strain expressing mourning at a funeral.  Another apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reg is involved with this trial shot (7)","output":"### Answer: SIGHTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: trial shot\n  **Anagram of**(is involved with) [REG + THIS]. \nAnswer: In archery, one of the 6 practice,trial shots allowed to each competitor in a tournament.  Last one in, as this meaning is new to me.  Nicely hidden anagram indicator\/fodder."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Layer on article turned to shade of red (5)","output":"### Answer: HENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: shade of red\n  HEN(egg layer) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) NA{**reversal of**(turned) \"an\", the indefinite article}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a change for the better (7)","output":"### Answer: RELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not a change for the better\n  Cryptic defn: Not so cryptic?  As a result, held me up a bit, as I was expecting something more."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left for dead, for example (9)","output":"### Answer: EUPHEMISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Left for dead, for example\n  Cryptic defn: \"Left\" as a substitute word for \"(dearly) departed\",\"dead\" is an example of a euphemism."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's an Israeli region I allege, wrongly (7)","output":"### Answer: GALILEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's an Israeli region\n  **Anagram of**(wrongly) I ALLEGE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Straight hit in international cricket \u2014 going for a run (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TEST DRIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a run\n  DRIVE(a batting stroke,hit in cricket with the bat swinging more or less vertically, and the ball going very hard and straight) during a TEST(an international cricket match).  Nice cricketing surface of aggressive play by a batsman \u2013 what's required to make the match more watchable \ud83d\ude42 .\nAnswer: A test run in a car to see if you would want to buy it \u2013 assuming there's a colour you like \ud83d\ude42 ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inferior position he's in, not I (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LOWER CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inferior position\n  Cryptic defn: The word \"he\" is,'s in LOWER(inferior) CASE(position,situation,state of things) letters, unlike,not \"I\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where to make a final stand in trench warfare? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LAST DITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to make a final stand\n  Cryptic defn:  A last effort to avoid defeat,final stand, and if it's trench warfare, it will be at the last trench,ditch you're defending."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to vote, putting Jack on the spot (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse to vote\n  AB(abbrev. for $$A$$ble-$$B$$odied seaman,Jack Tar) **placed above**(putting\u2026on, in a down clue) STAIN(spot,blemish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It joins another for a breather (7)","output":"### Answer: NOSTRIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a breather\n  Cryptic defn: A breathing hole,breather that comes in pairs,joins another.  Again not so cryptic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secures damages (7)","output":"### Answer: BUCKLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secures,damages\n  Double defn: 1st: What one does with one's seat belt before driving off; and 2nd: To cause something to bend or warp,damage through pressure or heat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advantage point in a number of games (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advantage\n  S(abbrev. for south,compass point) **contained in**(in) [A SET](in, say, tennis, a point gained or lost after a  number of games played, as indicated in the hierarchy \"game, set and match\".  Nice tennis surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Takes a girl out fruit (5)","output":"### Answer: DATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Takes a girl out,fruit\n  Double defn.\nEdit.note:  Answers:  Picture 2  .\nPicture 5 .\nPicture 6  from 5th paragraph (skip the political commentary).\nPicture 8  .\nPicture 9  .\nPicture 10  . \nRest of the answers in various comments below."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tax cut (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tax,cut\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A standard love affair for a courtesan (8)","output":"### Answer: PARAMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a courtesan\n  PAR(a standard,a usual, average, or normal amount\/degree\/quality, eg.\"Par for solving a Dante crossword is 5 minutes\" \u2013 nah! Only kidding!) + AMOUR(love affair)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Could be mad with rage \u2013 or love (6)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: love\n  **Anagram of**(could be) MAD **plus**(with) IRE(rage,anger).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force to put one form of transport before another (8)","output":"### Answer: RAILROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\n  RAIL(one form,type of transport) **placed before**(before) ROAD(another form of transport).."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Document to be filled in by don or graduate (3,5)","output":"### Answer: PRO FORMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Document to be filled in\n  PROF(short for \"professor\",don at a learning institution) + OR + MA(abbrev. for $$M$$aster of $$A$$rts,a graduate).\nAnswer: From the Latin, meaning \"for the sake of form\" or \"as a matter of form\".  Therefore strictly an adjective (or adverb) in eg. a pro-forma invoice, which is an advance document, not the actual invoice.  However, it appears that in the UK, the word has evolved into a noun, meaning a document to be completed,filled in; a meaning given in OED, but not in American dictionaries \u2013 I know, it's a crossword in an English newspaper.  \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It involves two banks in a row (6)","output":"### Answer: BIREME \n ### Explanation: Definition: It involves two banks in a row\n  Cryptic defn:  \"It\" refers to an ancient galley with two banks,tiers of rowers; from the Latin bis (twice) + remus (oar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Still on level terms (4)","output":"### Answer: EVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still,on level terms\n  Double defn: 1st: Still,yet, used to emphasise a comparative, eg. still\/even more complaints; and 2nd: Of equal or balanced score, quality, quantity, condition, etc. between\/amongst two or more parties."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rousing songs (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DAWN CHORUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rousing songs\n  Cryptic defn: The sound of bird songs at dawn, to rouse you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disengagement of military unit (10)","output":"### Answer: DETACHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disengagement,military unit\n  Double defn: 1st: Separation from; and 2nd: A body of troops or ships,military unit that have been sent out to be stationed away from the main force or fleet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink when in adversity (4)","output":"### Answer: DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink,when in adversity\n  Double defn: 1st: Drink quickly or in one gulp; and 2nd: Descriptive of one experiencing adverse conditions, eg. being down in a match, or down on the ground, or being down in the dumps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Litter container (6)","output":"### Answer: PIGSTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Litter container\n  Cryptic defn: An enclosure,container for a litter of pigs.  Cryptic to the extent that the more usual meaning is of a wastebin or suchlike."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monopolised the market, but put in a difficult position (8)","output":"### Answer: CORNERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monopolised the market,put in a difficult position\n  Double defn: 1st: For a seller, gained practically 100% of the market share, so that one is able monopolise it; and 2nd: At the same time, put all the other sellers in a corner,a difficult position to get out of from \u2013 from the literal sense of being in a corner, worse than having your back to the wall."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's OK if one wants an abbreviation (8)","output":"### Answer: OKLAHOMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's OK if one wants an abbreviation\n  Cryptic defn:  Refers to the US state of Oklahoma, whose abbreviation, if one wants it, is \"OK\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attacks a pop group (6)","output":"### Answer: STONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attacks,pop group\n  Double defn: 2nd: The Rolling, those septuagenarian rockers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sticking together, he said no changes are needed (8)","output":"### Answer: ADHESION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sticking together\n  **Anagram of**(changes are needed) HE SAID NO. \nDefn: As a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dreads writhing snakes (6)","output":"### Answer: ADDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: snakes\n  **Anagram of**(writhing) DREADS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An illustration no longer big enough (7)","output":"### Answer: EXAMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: An illustration\n  EX-(prefix signifying no longer, as with \"ex-wife\") + AMPLE(big,large enough)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Constituent is firm member and one not without heart (9)","output":"### Answer: COMPONENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Constituent\n  CO(abbrev. for \"company\",firm) + MP(Member of Parliament) **plus**(and) ONE + NT{\"not\" **minus**(without) \"o\", its middle letter,heart}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Service lecture (6)","output":"### Answer: SERMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Service lecture\n  Cryptic defn: A lecture one listens to during a church service."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It could contain jam, but is certainly not jammed (4)","output":"### Answer: AJAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: not jammed\n  A JAR could contain jam. \nAnswer: If a door is ajar, then it is not jammed shut (how about jammed open?  That sometimes happens when the floor is not even, and the door has slightly shifted.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 100% agreement, and no mistake! (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ALL RIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 100% agreement,no mistake\n  Double defn: 1st: What you'd say in response to someone when you agree with what he's said."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One ounce at first may be bracing (5)","output":"### Answer: OZONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: may be bracing\n  OZ(abbrev. for ounce weight) **placed before**(at first) ONE. \nAnswer: The British Victorian folk myth was that the characteristic smell of the sea, carried by the breeze, was \"bracing\" and that the smell was due to ozone.  Wrong on both counts \u2013 the smell is due to dimethyl suphide, a compound formed by phytoplankton, and which is toxic in high concentrations.  As is ozone, nasty stuff but very useful in preventing ultraviolet rays from space from reaching plants and animals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compensate for being out of line? (7)","output":"### Answer: REDRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compensate\n  Cryptic defn: To re-dress is to re-straighten a line, say, of soldiers, that has become crooked,out of line.  To redress is to compensate,provide relief for a wrong or injury."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Applies preservatives \u2013 a typical measure cooking lambs (7)","output":"### Answer: EMBALMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Applies preservatives\n EM{a unit of measurement in printing type, originally from the space occupied by the letter \"M\", and whimsically described as typical, or \"typ(e)-ical\"} + **anagram of**(cooking) LAMBS.  Nice surface, anyone for preserved lamb?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow supporting Judah's son continuously (2,3,2)","output":"### Answer: ON AND ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: continuously\n  DON(fellow,master at a learning institution) **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) ONAN(the biblical Judah's second son, famed for having onanism named after him \u2013 because he \"spilled his seed on the ground\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ordering a trip to see a border river (3,6)","output":"### Answer: RIO GRANDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a border river\n  **Anagram of**(trip) ORDERING A.  Cleverly disguised anagram indicator and fodder.  Answer:  The river that partially flows on the border between USA (Texas) and Mexico."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stops for drinks (8)","output":"### Answer: SCOTCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stops,drinks\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For certificate see master after swim (7)","output":"### Answer: DIPLOMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: certificate\n  [LO(see, as in \"lo and behold\") + MA(abbrev. for $$M$$aster of $$A$$rts)] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) DIP(a swim in the sea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It sounds bad lacking love \u2013 but they're in the pink! (7)","output":"### Answer: NUDISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they're in the pink\n  **Anagram of**(bad) [IT SUNDS]{\"it sounds\" **minus**(lacking) \"o\"(looks like zero,nil,love in tennis scores)}. \nDefn. and Answer: Figuratively, \"in the pink\" means \"to be healthy\"(cf. in the pink of health), from which one concludes, rightly or wrongly, that being a nudist keeps you healthy, or if you're unhealthy you can't be a nudist.  Or it could literally be the colour you become when you go around nude \u2013 I know, English newspaper (printed on pink paper too)! \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: University man gets married (6)","output":"### Answer: UNITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: married\n  UNI(short for university) + TED(a man's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yank going up to church in the valley (5)","output":"### Answer: GULCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: valley\n  **Reversal of**(going up, in a down clue) LUG(yank,pull) **plus**(to) CH(abbrev. for church building). \nAnswer: American term for a narrow river cut by a fast stream,a sort of valley.  Often mentioned in tales of the Wild Wild West."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short of ammunition (4)","output":"### Answer: AMMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short of ammunition\n  Cryptic defn: Short for ammunition.  Cryptic to the extent that \"short of ammunition\" usually means you've run out of bullets, and suchlike.\nEdit.note: Answer for picture 3  .  Other answers in comments below."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trim Christmas tree, perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: SPRUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trim,Christmas tree, perhaps\n  Double defn: 1st: Trim,neat in dress or appearance; and 2nd: A conifer that could,perhaps be used as a Christmas tree.  Nice surface of 2 things one can do to a Christmas tree, \"trim\" being a Janus (two-faced) word meaning to add trimmings,ornaments,etc. and to remove surplus material to make it look neat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unknown barge sailing for Croatian city (6)","output":"### Answer: ZAGREB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Croatian city\n  Z(symbol in maths for an unknown quantity) + **anagram of**(sailing) BARGE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tradesman's soft wood (7)","output":"### Answer: PLUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tradesman\n  P(abbrev. for piano,musical instruction to play softly) + LUMBER(cut pieces of wood)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen is playing during a spring month (7)","output":"### Answer: MONARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Queen\n  ON(is playing, as in \"what's on at the Palladium?\") **contained in**(during) MARCH(a month during the spring season)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazily it arrived around ten with a cabby (10)","output":"### Answer: TAXIDRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cabby\n  **Anagram of**(crazily) IT ARRIVED **containing**(around) X(Roman numeral for ten)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marks cut over test (4)","output":"### Answer: EXAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: test\n  **Reversal of**(over) [M(abbrev. for \"marks\") + AXE(to cut,hew)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European beast nearly got its teeth into lad (5)","output":"### Answer: BISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: European beast\n  BI{\"bit\"(got its teeth into) **minus** its last letter(nearly)} + SON(lad). \nAnswer: An ox-like beast found in Europe, distinguishable from the related American bison, which the Americans also call buffalo.  Interesting trivia:  they may not look it, but they're good swimmers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice book in catalogue (8)","output":"### Answer: REGISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notice,book,catalogue\n  Triple defn: 1st: To notice,register in one's conscience; and 2nd: A book in which records are kept; and 3rd: A list of items as in a catalogue.  This could very well be a double defn. instead, with 2 and 3 above combined, as a verbal phrase."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hustlers kissed loudly causing a scene (8)","output":"### Answer: PROSPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: scene\n  PROS(short for prostitutes,hustlers,the oldest professionals, with apologies to other professionals, also called pros) + PECT{**homophone of**(loudly) \"pecked\"(kissed in a quick impersonal way)}.  An interesting surface image, though I imagine there could be more intense scenes than pecking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bit of Camembert is what causes a warm glow (5)","output":"### Answer: EMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: what causes a warm glow\n  **Hidden in**(a bit of) camEMBERt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gathered round a grub, say (4)","output":"### Answer: MEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: grub, say\n  MET(gathered) **containing**(round) A. \nAnswer: An example,say of food,grub in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aargh, typo's spoilt my theorem (10)","output":"### Answer: PYTHAGORAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: my theorem\n  **Anagram of**(spoilt) AARGH, TYPO'S. \nAnswer: Of Samos, to be more precise, the ancient Greek mathematician, philosopher and founder of a religious movement, after whom that famous theorem is named \u2013 there is some evidence that knowledge of it predates him.  Another trivia:  This theorem has more proofs than any other mathematical theorem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deal with a daughter and a mini, say (7)","output":"### Answer: ADDRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deal with\n  A + D(abbrev. for $$d$$aughter) **plus**(and) DRESS(an example of which,say, is the \"mini\" which first appeared and was popular in the 60s)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn the cheek in front of threatening wayfarer (7)","output":"### Answer: PILGRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: wayfarer\n  **Reversal of**(turn) LIP(impudence,cheek) **placed before**(in front of) GRIM(threatening,doesn't look good, as in \"things could look grim this winter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: South African animal knocking over a drink with approval (6)","output":"### Answer: REEBOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: South African animal\n  **Reversal of**(knocking over) BEER(a drink) **plus**(with) OK(the okay,approval). \nAnswer: A South African antelope, from Afrikaans from Dutch for \"roebuck\".  The animal's association with speed inspired the naming of that line of running shoes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife services pens (6)","output":"### Answer: WRITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: pens\n  W(abbrev. for $$w$$ife) + RITES(services,ceremonies, usually religious). \nAnswer: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This could be hot dance (5)","output":"### Answer: SALSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: This could be hot,dance\n  Double defn: 1st: The hot sauce in Mexican cuisine, containing chillies; and 2nd: The lively vigorous dance originating from Puerto Rico.  Nice surface as the dance can also be described as hot \u2013"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stays behind and engineers gas pipes? (7)","output":"### Answer: REMAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stays behind\n  RE(abbrev. for the $$R$$oyal $$E$$ngineers) + MAINS(the system of pipes, or its principal pipe, through which eg. gas or water, is distributed to households)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mixed cereal can cause an evacuation (9)","output":"### Answer: CLEARANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: evacuation\n  **Anagram of**(mixed) CEREAL CAN.  Think of this when you're next having breakfast. \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Romance is what protects when resistance is laid low (5)","output":"### Answer: AMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Romance\n  \"armour\"(what protects) **minus**(when \u2026 is laid low) \"r\"(in physics, the symbol for electrical resistance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Senior lecturers could be cheaters (7)","output":"### Answer: READERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Senior lecturers,cheaters\n  Double defn: 1st: At a university or other institution of higher learning; and 2nd: Playing cards that are covertly marked on their reverse sides to indicate the suit or denomination, things to cheat with or cheaters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pirate with a pair of 1 earrings, we hear (9)","output":"### Answer: BUCCANEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pirate\n  **Homophone of**(we hear) (with a) \"buck\"($1 in American slang) \"an ear\" \u2013 whimsical desciption of one sporting a pair of $1 earrings. \nAnswer: It sounds more like \"buck a near\" to me though.  But nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exaggerate ancient history on nation (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERSTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exaggerate\n  OVER(and done with,ancient history) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) STATE(a nation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I should have talent in booze up? (9)","output":"### Answer: BARTENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I should have talent in booze up\n  Cryptic defn: ART(talent,skill) **contained in**(in) BENDER(a drinking binge,booze up).  A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dire anger could be what makes me a bomb-thrower (9)","output":"### Answer: GRENADIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: me a bomb-thrower\n  **Anagram of**(could be what makes) DIRE ANGER. \nAnswer: Formerly meaning a soldier who is a grenade-thrower."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Release kit with no price (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SET FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Release\n  SET(kit) **plus**(with) FREE(no,zero price)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot grub's ordered and delivered (7)","output":"### Answer: BROUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: delivered\n  **Anagram of**(ordered) HOT GRUB."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some recipe's tomato sauce (5)","output":"### Answer: PESTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: sauce\n  **Hidden in**(some) reciPE'S TOmato."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A young lady's out of order (5)","output":"### Answer: AMISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of order\n  A + MISS(young lady)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A power-hungry king hesitated to rewrite Sondheim musical (6,2,3,4,4,6)","output":"### Answer: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sondheim musical\n  **Anagram of**(to rewrite) A POWER-HUNGRY KING HESITATED. \nAnswer: A Stephen Sondheim (a cryptic crossword buff himself) musical.  A clever anagram, but awkward to provide a definition to.  Without the writer's name, it would have been too difficult, but with it, the choices are drastically reduced, making it that much easier."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Non-flowering plant found in botanical gardens (4)","output":"### Answer: ALGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Non-flowering plant\n  **Hidden in**(found in) botanicAL GArdens. \nAnswer: One of the earliest and simplest life forms."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: @Giants twittering (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT SIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: @\n  **Anagram of**(twittering) GIANTS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monarch possibly tracked horse at Barnet's border (8)","output":"### Answer: HAIRLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barnet's border\n  AIRLINE(an example of which is,possibly British charter and scheduled airline, Monarch, based at Luton Airport) **placed after**(tracked,followed) H(slang for heroin, another slang for which is horse). \nAnswer: Literally the border of your hair, the rhyming slang for which is Barnet, from Barnet fair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps Oliver takes charge of meeting in which one's in danger of losing one's seat (7,6)","output":"### Answer: MUSICAL CHAIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: which one's in danger of losing one's seat\n  MUSICAL(an example of which is,perhaps Oliver) + CHAIRS(takes charge of meeting). \nAnswer: The children's game.  And adults too play a form of it when low rankers have to give up the preferred seats as at a meeting, as suggested by the surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sort of cinema seat that engulfs you (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ART HOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of cinema\n  ARSE(ass if you're American,that part of your anatomy that you sit on,seat) **containing**(that engulfs) THOU(you, in the past). \nAnswer: A sort of cinema that shows arty films."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good start for game (6)","output":"### Answer: GROUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n  G(abbrev. for $$g$$ood) + ROUSE(to cause game to start,come out of its lair). \nAnswer: Favourite game birds of hunters.  A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Computer tycoon no longer providing employment (4)","output":"### Answer: JOBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Computer tycoon no longer,employment\n  Double defn: 1st: The late,no longer Steve, who became a tycoon after co-founding Apple.  Smooth surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is it used to make goat's cheese? (10)","output":"### Answer: BUTTERMILK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is it used to make goat's cheese?\n  Cryptic defn: Milk is the raw material for cheese, and that from a goat,a butter, may be used to make goat's cheese?  And the answer is no."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: May Stallone nude performance be making of Lloyd Webber musical (4,2,2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: TELL ME ON A SUNDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lloyd Webber musical\n  **Anagram of**(be making of) MAY STALLONE NUDE.  Not sure whether \"performance\" is necessary.  \"May nude Stallone be\u2026\" could do just as well. \nAnswer: A lesser known Lloyd Webber musical.  A similar comment as 6,9 about the clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First to support novice artist (6)","output":"### Answer: CUBIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: artist\n  IST(looks like 1st,first with I,Roman numeral for 1) **placed below**(to support, in a down clue) CUB(novice, as in a cub reporter, scout, etc.). \nAnswer: An artist of the school that reduces natural forms and their relationships to their geometrical shapes and planes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heraldic beast getting first of wizards terribly nervy (6)","output":"### Answer: WYVERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heraldic beast\n  W(first letter of \"wizards\") + **anagram of**(terribly) NERVY"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Embarrassed humble character is protected by mum (8)","output":"### Answer: SHEEPISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Embarrassed\n  [HEEP(Uriah, the character in Dickens's David Copperfield, one noted for his cloying humility, toadying and insincerity, and making frequent references to his humbleness) + IS] **contained in**(protected by) SH!(imperative to hush,be quiet,keep mum)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What stragglers do when inexperienced among top Scottish football clubs (6)","output":"### Answer: SPRAWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: What stragglers do\n  RAW(inexperienced) **contained in**(among) SPL(abbrev. for the Scottish Premier League in football)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bandits set up in groups (8)","output":"### Answer: BRIGANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bandits\n  RIG(to set up,put together) **contained in**(in) BANDS(groups)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surrealist artist apprehending hearts as flowers (7)","output":"### Answer: DAHLIAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: flowers\n  [DALI(Salvador, surrealist artist) **containing**(apprehending) H(abbrev. for the suit hearts, as in bridge notation)] + AS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prime minister completely supported by the Queen, not going up to Yorkshire town (13)","output":"### Answer: NORTHALLERTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yorkshire town\n  [NORTH(Lord Frederick, former prime minister of GB) + ALL(completely)] **placed above**(supported by, in a down clue) [ER($$E$$lizabeth $$R$$egina,the Queen) + **reversal of**(going up, in a down clue) NOT]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very enthusiastic about England footballer with unknown deficiency being abandoned (8)","output":"### Answer: MAROONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: abandoned\n  MAD(very enthusiastic about\/over) **containing**(about) ROONE{\"Rooney\"(Wayne, England footballer) **minus**(with \u2026 deficiency) \"y\"(one of the symbols in maths for an unknown quantity, overshadowed by its sibling, \"x\")}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fatter fish on stand of late (8)","output":"### Answer: CHUBBIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fatter\n  CHUB(a common freshwater fish) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) BIER(frame,stand on which the dead,late \u2013 or coffin \u2013 is laid before burial)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comic book character might be Female, cryptically (4,3)","output":"### Answer: IRON MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comic book character\n  IRON(element whose chemical symbol is \"fe\"-) + MAN(-\"male\") with \"female\" cryptically split."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sleuth involved in confidence trick (6)","output":"### Answer: HUSTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: confidence trick\n  **Anagram of**(involved in) SLEUTH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pleasant-sounding rock (6)","output":"### Answer: GNEISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rock\n  **Homophone of**(sounding) \"nice\". \nAnswer:  Mineral rock that has metamorphised, resulting in a banded appearance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mother unfortunately got up a salutation (6)","output":"### Answer: SALAAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a salutation\n  **Reversal of**(got up, in a down clue) [MA(mother) + ALAS(unfortunately,sadly)].\nAnswer: An Arabic greeting,salutation meaning \"peace\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European outlaw stealing in, thus laid back (7)","output":"### Answer: BOSNIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: European\n  BAN(to outlaw) **containing**(stealing) **reversal of**(laid back) [IN + SO(thus,hence)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: across Jack cut through pegleg, or fixed the 23 problem? (7,6)","output":"### Answer: JOGGER\u2019S NIPPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 23 problem\n  J(abbrev. for Jack, as in playing card notation) + [SNIP(to cut) ***contained in***(through)  **anagram of**(fixed)  PEGLEG, OR ]. \nAnswer: A 23across(which answer is \"running\") problem,sore nipples caused byconstant rubbing against the shirt, especially if made of cotton, while running.  To prevent, Wiki advises \"run shirtless whenever the law permits\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party girl has to crash after 5.30? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: FIANNA FAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party\n  [ANNA(girl's name) **plus**(has) FAIL(to crash)] **placed after**(after) FI(as time of day, 5.30 = half past five = half five = \"fi\",half its letters).   Though in some other languages, half of six (or its equivalent) = 5.30.\nAnswer:  Irish political party.  I took a long time trying to parse \"vienna ball\", having perfunctorily rejected political party because I couldn't think of such a party fitting the checking letters  Until, I thought \"think non-English \u2013 Irish\".  My COD for the clever device."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Redistribution of 1\/10 for workers in the field? (4)","output":"### Answer: OXEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: workers in the field?\n  **Anagram of**(redistribution of) ONE(1)\/X(Roman numeral for 10). \nAnswer: Animal workers, perhaps,? in the field."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legally check sauce, opening at the back (5)","output":"### Answer: ESTOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legally check\n  \"pesto\"(an Italian sauce) with opening letter, \"p\", placed at the back. \nAnswer: A legal term for preventing(checking) by estoppel, something you need a lawyer, not me, to explain to you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setter recalled club almost bandaging left arm (8)","output":"### Answer: EMBATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: arm\n  **Reversal of**(recalled) ME(the setter, in contrast to you, the solvers) + [BATTE{\"batter\"(to club,beat repeatedly or hard) **minus** its last letter(almost)} **containing**(bandaging) L(abbrev. for \u00ad$$l$$eft hand)]. \nAnswer: Verb, to prepare for battle,arm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bitterness with which a friend welcomes single male (8)","output":"### Answer: ACRIMONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bitterness\n  A + {CRONY(a close friend) **containing**(welcomes) [I(Roman numeral for 1,single) + M(abbrev. for $$m$$ale)]}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like a bird, perhaps, to be conceited (5)","output":"### Answer: COCKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: conceited\n  Whimsical,perhaps way of saying like a cock(bird) by adding the suffix \u2013y. \nAnswer:  As the saying goes:  \"Man who swaggers around with hands in pockets is feeling cocky.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Four notes \u2013 though not picking them up? (4)","output":"### Answer: DEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: not picking them up\n  D,E,A,F(four notes out of the diatonic musical scale)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old actress having tempestuous rage with Bogart (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GRETA GARBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old actress\n  **Anagram of**(tempestuous) [RAGE **plus**(with) BOGART]. \nAnswer: Shouldn't that be the late actress (or actress of old)?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Managing pain, needle required for it (7,6)","output":"### Answer: RUNNING STITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: needle required for it\n  RUNNING(managing, say a business) + STITCH(a sudden sharp pain in the side of the body, viz. the ribs, which can be caused by, well, running). \nAnswer: A basic type of sewing stitch."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minister did you say? Come again? (7)","output":"### Answer: REVISIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come again\n  REV(informal address for a member of the clergy,minister) + IS IT?(something one might say to someone to confirm what he\/she has said,did you say\u2026.?). \nAnswer: As one might also say \"Come again\" instead of \"Is it?\/Did you say\u2026\", this is a WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard time with Inland Revenue turning over capital (6)","output":"### Answer: RIYADH \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n  **Reversal of**(turning over) [H(abbrev. for $$h$$ard) + DAY(a period of time) **plus**(with) IR(abbrev. for $$I$$nland $$R$$evenue)]. \nAnswer: Capital city of Saudi Arabia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worn out, ate, grabbing some sun (6)","output":"### Answer: FRAYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worn out\n  FED(having eaten,ate) **containing**(grabbing) RAY(one of sunlight,some sun).\n**Down** :"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Biblical woman from Messina omitted (5)","output":"### Answer: NAOMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Biblical woman\n  **Hidden in**(from) messiNA OMItted."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seed in the air shot up (4,3)","output":"### Answer: PINE NUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seed\n  **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) [TUNE(an air,song) + NIP(a small quantity,a shot of undiluted liquor)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog has a parting drink thus (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LHASA APSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\n  [HAS A] **contained in**(parting) [LAP(to drink, as a dog would, with its tongue) + SO(thus,hence \u2013 its second appearance here)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Giant turtle's head on bread (5)","output":"### Answer: TROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Giant\n  T(initial letter,head of \"turtle\") ***plus above***(on, in a down clue) ROLL(a piece of bread). \nAnswer: They come in two sizes, giant or dwarf."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tower Bridge initially smothered in butter, half of tuna on top! (7)","output":"### Answer: TUGBOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tower\n  TU(half of the letters of \"tuna\") ***placed above***(on top, in a down clue) [B(initial letter,initially of \"Bridge\") **contained in**(smothered in) GOAT(an animal that likes to butt,a butter)]. \nAnswer: A tower (and sometimes pusher) of ships.  Nice misdirection; another favourite."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shenanigans, fooling around with a holy person? That's not on! (9)","output":"### Answer: HORSEPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shenanigans\n  **Anagram of**(fooling around with) [A HOLY PERS{\"a holy person\" **minus**(that's not) \"on\"}]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rescuer swimming fast around eastern river (6-3)","output":"### Answer: SAFETY-NET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rescuer\n  **Anagram of**(swimming) FAST **containing**(around) [E($$e$$astern) + TYNE(river in NE England)].\nAnswer: Well, a sort of passive rescuer.."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen admitting lines crossed over order for treasury (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCHEQUER \n ### Explanation: Definition: treasury\n  ER($$E$$lizabeth $$R$$egina, the Queen) **containing**(admitting) [X(lines crossed) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) CHEQUE(an order on paper for the bank to pay the payee)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bronco just down the road, say, for pirate (9)","output":"### Answer: BUCCANEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: pirate\n  **Homophone of**(say) \"bucker\"(a horse that bucks, which a bronco, a wild or only partially broken horse is apt to do) + \"near\"(just down the road from one).  I don't know whether this is a perfect homophone (very few of those I think, strictly speaking \ud83d\ude42 ) and whether there's going to be a discussion similar to the one in yesterday's Guardian Cryptic \u2013 hopefully not. \nAnswer: This appeared in last Tuesday's FT, and, as I often have this deja vu, I sometimes wonder if there isn't an unseen hand placing crosswords with same\/similar clues\/answers within any 7-day period (editors' perhaps?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trendy, like youth (7)","output":"### Answer: INFANCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: youth\n  IN(trendy, as in the \"in thing\") + FANCY(like,wish to\/for). \nAnswer: One usually associates infancy with babies (as in \"infants are not allowed in the theatre\"), but no \u2013 it also means the period when you're still a minor in the eyes of the law, ranging from 14 years in Armenia to 21, with most countries including UK (except Scotland) stipulating it at 18, covering the youthful years."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kindness towards others \u2013 suspicious about it? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHARITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kindness towards others\n  CHARY(suspicious,wary) **containing**(about) IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Private part of going on a diet (5)","output":"### Answer: GONAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Private part\n  **Hidden in**(of, or part of, if one allows \"part\" to double up) goinG ON A Diet. \nAnswer and defn:  The ovary for a female and the testis for the male.  Strictly speaking \"privates\" or \"private part\" would only refer to genitals that are external, ie. can be seen, so gonad doesn't quite fit, though \"testis\"\/\"testicle\" has been used as a substitute for the visible scrotum."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the dark, Labour leader insecure? (5)","output":"### Answer: BLIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: In the dark\n  L(initial letter,leader of \"Labour\") **containing**(in-) BIND(to \u2013secure,tie).  Only last Tuesday in the Indy Punk(Paul\/Mud) puzzle, there were comments about a device such as in\/secure.  I'm with the libertarians on this \u2013 it is a cryptic crossword after all, and part of solving it is to decipher the code."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Town's serenades interrupting cook (11)","output":"### Answer: BASINGSTOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Town\n  SINGS TO(serenades as a verb) **contained in**(interrupting) BAKE(to cook in an oven)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Original film with old boy knocking out a US criminal (7)","output":"### Answer: MOBSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: US criminal\n  \"master\"(original copy, say, of a film \u2013 could be any other type of recording) with \"ob\"(abbrev. for $$o$$ld $$b$$oy) **replacing**(knocking out) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trendy person of faith has rejected cathedral impressively (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN STYLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: impressively\n  IN(trendy,the in-thing) + ST(abbrev. for saint,person of faith) **plus**(has) **reversal of**(rejected) ELY(famous cathedral in England).\nAnswer: Adverb for doing something impressively,with flair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird that's cold entering a hot nest after flying (9)","output":"### Answer: STONECHAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n  C(abbrev. for $$c$$old) **contained in**(entering) **anagram of**(after flying) [A HOT NEST]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Big effort brings supreme happiness, all but (5)","output":"### Answer: HEAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big effort\n  \"heaven\"(supreme happiness, as in \"heaven on earth\") **minus** its last letter(all but)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little girl facing the unknown in a place of great crisis (4)","output":"### Answer: SUEZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: a place of great crisis\n  SUE(short for,little girl's name, Susan) **plus**(facing the) Z(mathematical symbol for an unknown variable, together with siblings x and y).\nAnswer: The Suez Canal zone was the bone of contention and scene,place of the political and military confrontation,great crisis in 1956."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No longer individual gets slated, being pronounced innocent (10)","output":"### Answer: EXONERATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: pronounced innocent\n  EX-(no longer, as in ex-wife) + ONE(an individual) **plus**(gets) RATED(to be given a scolding,slated)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spread to excite gourmet and pal (10)","output":"### Answer: PROMULGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spread\n  **Anagram of**(to excite) [GOURMET **plus**(and) PAL].\nAnswer: To set forth or teach publicly, usually a doctrine or creed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pasquale's an artist, first to last! (4)","output":"### Answer: MINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pasquale's\n  \"Emin\"(Tracey, British female artist) with first letter moved to the end,last position.\nAnswer: Possessive pronoun for me,the setter,Pasquale in contrast to you the solvers.\nArt?  Oh, I know, it's in the eyes of the beholder \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glossy boats from stern to bow (5)","output":"### Answer: SLEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glossy\n  **Reversal of**(from stern to bow) KEELS(a literary synonym for boats)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oppose profits pocketed by stupid person? (2,7)","output":"### Answer: GO AGAINST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oppose\n  GAINS(profits) **contained in**(pocketed by) GOAT(an inferior or stupid person, \u2013 and, also a horny man)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nourishment from fruit worker's consumed (7)","output":"### Answer: ALIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nourishment\n  ANT(a caste of which is the worker) **containing**(\u2026's consumed) LIME(a sour fruit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learn to have admirable scepticism when listening (4,3)","output":"### Answer: FIND OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Learn\n  **Homophone of**(when listening) \"fine\"(admirable,classy) \"doubt\"(skepticism,unbelief)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Andy rather than Grant providing ingredient for home-made wine? (11)","output":"### Answer: ELDERFLOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: ingredient for home-made wine\n  Andy, the ELDER rather than Grant, the younger of the FLOWER brothers, former Zimbabwean cricketers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See me repeatedly boo a Britney pop song that she sings (4,3,4,4)","output":"### Answer: BABY ONE MORE TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: song, that she sings\n  **Anagram of**(see\u2026pop) [ME,ME(me repeatedly) + BOO A BRITNEY].  Apt surface for a non-fan\/anti  like me!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bristly bits must be regularly extracted from sweet face (5)","output":"### Answer: SETAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bristly bits\n  Odd letters,regularly extracted from \"SwEeT fAcE\".\nAnswer: Stiff hairs,bristles on an organism.  The surface conjures an amusingly incongruous image."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hurried up with the cross somewhere in church? (7)","output":"### Answer: NARTHEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in church\n  **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) RAN(hurried) **plus**(with) THE X(cross).\nAnswer: An architectural term for an enclosed passage between the main entrance and the nave of the church."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In love and almost ecstatic holding hand (7)","output":"### Answer: SMITTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: In love\n  SEN{\"sent\"(ecstatic,in an excited state) **minus** its last letter(almost)} **containing**(holding) MITT(slang for hand).  A nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cell consisting of three round objects (8)","output":"### Answer: OOSPHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cell\n  OO(two round objects) + SPHERE(third of three round object).\nAnswer: An unfertilised egg cell of some algae and fungi."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Baronet, hairy man, frightful beast on Greek mountain (11,4)","output":"### Answer: ERYMANTHIAN BOAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: beast on Greek mountain\n  **Anagram of**(frightful) [BARONET, HAIRY MAN].\nAnswer: In Greek mythology, a wild beast that ravaged the area round Mount Erymanthus, and captured by Hercules as his fourth labour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's ending with muck around one \u2014 as a result of this? (6)","output":"### Answer: EMESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n  E(last letter,ending of \"One\") **plus**(with) [MESS(muck,dirty stuff ) **containing**(around) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")].\nAnswer: The act or process of vomiting, that might,? leave muck around one.  A clever WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support brilliant objective (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\n  DEF(slang for excellent,brilliant! \u2013 apparently an Americanism from the early 80s) + END(an objective,goal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spooner's ungainly person to fix down in part of ship (8)","output":"### Answer: BULKHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of ship\n  Spoonerism of \"hulk\"(an ungainly,awkward person) \"bed\"(to fix down,lay flat in a bed or layer \u2013 reminiscent of the sexual meaning)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mathematician from China embracing a leading pair of scientists (6)","output":"### Answer: PASCAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mathematician\n  PAL(China,friend from Cockney rhyming slang, China plate = mate) containing(embracing) [A + SC(the first 2 letters,leading pair of \"scientists\")]\nAnswer: Blaise, French philosopher, mathematician and physicist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One may produce smile, not half, going about stage being funny (7)","output":"### Answer: GAGSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One may produce smile\n  GR{\"grin\"(smile) **minus**(not) \"in\",half of its letters} **containing**(going about) **anagram of**(being funny) STAGE.  Another fine WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emotional rugby group left after meal (7)","output":"### Answer: TEARFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emotional\n  [RFU(abbrev. for $$R$$ugby $$F$$ootball $$U$$nion, governing body,group of English rugby) + L($$l$$eft)] ***placed below***(after) TEA(in England, a meal, in the late afternoon or evening)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Car with Spanish identification, say (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Car\n  E(International Vehicle Registration,identification code for Spanish vehicles) + STATE(to say,declare).\nAnswer: The term in Britain for what is called elsewhere a station wagon.  Distinguished from the saloon car by having a shared rear passenger and boot space, with additional access via a backward opening door or tailgate instead of a boot lid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A set of directions hardly used (2,3)","output":"### Answer: AS NEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: hardly used\n  A + S,N,E,W(south,north,east,west, a set of directions)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feline killer is something unusual (9)","output":"### Answer: CURIOSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feline killer,something unusual\n  Double defn. (or cryptic defn. if you prefer) 1st: Reference to the proverb \"Curiosity killed the cat\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Home rule for a sort of relation (2-3)","output":"### Answer: IN-LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sort of relation\n  IN(at home) + LAW(a rule)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn back in vehicle that's not what it seems (5)","output":"### Answer: BOGUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's not what it seems\n  **Reversal of**(back) GO(one's turn, eg. in a game) **contained in**(in) BUS(a vehicle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoyed after golf club gets German award (4,5)","output":"### Answer: IRON CROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: German award\n  CROSS(annoyed) **placed after**(after) IRON(a sort of golf club). \nAnswer: German military decoration,award."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fielder \u2014 one of daddy's six? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LONG LEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fielder,one of daddy's six\n  Double defn: (or cryptic defn. if you prefer) 1st: A fielder in cricket positioned near the boundary on the leg side of the batsman, almost behind the batsman's wicket \u2013 and I gave up counting the number of possible fielding positions each of which has its own name \u2013 it isn't so bad \u2026 if you actually like cricket \ud83d\ude42 ; and 2nd: One of the six legs of the European insect, the crane fly, known in the UK as \"daddy longlegs\", with other regional names like mosquito hawk, mosquito eater (or skeeter eater), gallinipper, and gollywhopper.  The clue might not work in the US, Canada or Australia, where \"daddy longlegs\" refers to spiders, with eight legs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joy has broken toenail (7)","output":"### Answer: ELATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joy\n  **Anagram of**(broken) TOENAIL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country singer (Irish) seen by king (5)","output":"### Answer: KENYA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n  ENYA(last name Brennan, Anglicised name of Irish singer, instrumentalist, songwriter) **placed after**(seen by) K(abbrev. for king, as in chess notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One imprisoned for fraud (3)","output":"### Answer: CON \n ### Explanation: Definition: One imprisoned,fraud\n  Double defn: 1st: Short form for convict,one imprisoned; and 2nd: A scam,fraud that the con might be behind bars for."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fun with birds (5)","output":"### Answer: LARKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fun,birds\n  Double defn: 1st: Frolics,fun activities."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lassie from Sirius? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: DOG STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lassie,Sirius\n  Double defn: (or cryptic defn. if you prefer) 1st: The canine character which first appeared in a short story, \"Lassie Come Home\", then a novel, then movies, and then went on to a long-running TV series.  The stars in the role were the original male dog in the movies and his male descendants \u2013 why not, if humans can do it, so can their best friends; and 2nd: Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky (and actually a binary star system), is known as the \"dog star\" because of its prominence in its constellation, Canis Major."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tidying mess, showing self-respect (7)","output":"### Answer: DIGNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: self-respect\n  **Anagram of**(mess) TIDYING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Object no one brought back after camping? (9)","output":"### Answer: INTENTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Object\n  **Reversal of**(brought back) [NO + I(Roman numeral for one)] **placed after**(after) [IN TENT](where you'll be when camping)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gather for a service (5)","output":"### Answer: AMASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gather\n  A + MASS(a church service)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Herd heard in port (5)","output":"### Answer: COWES \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\n  **Homophone of**(heard) \"cows\"(which come in herds).\nAnswer:  A port on the Isle of Wight, its claim to fame being the annual yachting regatta, Cowes Week."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As to clues being cracked, it's a hopeless endeavour (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LOST CAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hopeless endeavour\n  **Anagram of**(being cracked) [AS TO CLUES]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's disparaged for going to work in small taxi (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's disparaged for going to work\n  S(abbrev. for $$s$$mall) + CAB(a taxi). \nAnswer: One who will not join in industrial action (an euphemism) but continues going to work, and is therefore disparaged, or worse, by the strikers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Source of minerals almost absent in this state (6)","output":"### Answer: OREGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: this state\n  ORE(matter from which minerals are extracted,sourced) + GON{\"gone\"(absent) **minus** its last letter(almost)}. \nAnswer: State in western USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor finding new ruler in bed (10)","output":"### Answer: CONSULTANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doctor\n  [N(abbrev. for $$n$$ew) + SULTAN(an Islamic ruler)] **contained in**(in) COT(a small bed). \nAnswer: Someone you consult about your medical issues, usually a senior doctor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going on horseback in part of Yorkshire (6)","output":"### Answer: RIDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Going on horseback,part of Yorkshire\n  Double defn: 2nd: One of the three sub-divisions,parts of Yorkshire, from the Old Norse word for \"third\" subsequently losing its initial consonant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Austrian dressed ornately (8)","output":"### Answer: TYROLEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Austrian\n  **Anagram of**(dressed) ORNATELY. \nAnswer: One from Tyrol, the state in West Austria."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duke is heading for criminal record (4)","output":"### Answer: DISC \n ### Explanation: Definition: record\n  D(abbrev. for $$d$$uke) + IS + C(initial letter of,heading for \"criminal\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Awful grime around WC getting darker (8)","output":"### Answer: GLOOMIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: darker\n  **Anagram of**(awful) GRIME **containing**(around) LOO(slang for toilet,WC)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mantra thought cynical provokes new high street riot police only at the end sent in (4,2,4,8)","output":"### Answer: WE\u2019RE IN THIS TOGETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mantra thought cynical\n  **Anagram of**(provokes) [NEW HIGH STREE RIOT **plus**(sent in) E{last letter of(only at the end) \"police\"}]. \nAnswer:  Slogan,mantra first mentioned by current British PM at the Conservative Party Conference in 2010, and subsequently often repeated, but cynically thought of, as actions don't quite fit, so I gather.  \"We're (all) in this together\" also reminds one of \"Misery loves company\". \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party for Winnie on Radio Antelope? (4)","output":"### Answer: PUDU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Antelope\n  **Homophone of**(on Radio) [\"do\"(a party,function) **placed after**(for) \"Pooh\"(Winnie the, the A.A.Milne bear character)]. \nAnswer: A small Andean antelope."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ecologically conscious folk on move \u2013 or those in 5 queues! (10)","output":"### Answer: TRAVELLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ecologically conscious folk on move,those in 5 queues\n  Double defn: 2nd: Those in queues at Heathrow Airport(answer to 5down).  I think, though I may be wrong, the \"ecologically conscious\" addition is to imply that land transportation is more environment-friendly than air."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taken over by American news boss, holy publication did (4,2)","output":"### Answer: USED TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: did\n  **Reversal of**(taken over, in a down clue) OT(abbrev. for $$O$$ld $$T$$estament,holy publication in the Bible) **placed after**(by) US(American) + ED(short for editor,newspaper boss). \nAnswer: As in \"I used to\/did smoke\").  However, I feel I'm missing something, and I could be wrong in both definition and wordplay, since the reversal indicator is far removed from its object."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Essential thing wily caliph grasps is to reach good speed (3,1,4)","output":"### Answer: HIT A CLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: to reach good speed\n  **Anagram of**(wily) CALIPH **containing**(grasps) IT(an indefinable quality of an entity,essential thing, as in \"he has it in him\" or \"the it-factor\", I think)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very large girl as compared with figure seen in bars (8)","output":"### Answer: OSTINATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: figure seen in bars\n  OS(abbrev. for $$o$$ut$$s$$ize,very large) + TINA(girl's name) + TO(as compared with, as in \"A is to B as X is to Y\", I think). \nAnswer: Musically, a recurring melodic fragment in a piece,figure(a short succession of notes or chords that produces a single complete and distinct impression) seen in(written into the score) bars(the subdivisions in music according to the beat).  The word is from the Italian for \"obstinate\",\"persistent\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money to chime with 26 perhaps unsurprisingly? (4)","output":"### Answer: DOSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Money\n  Cryptic defn: Slang that chimes (rhymes) with \"posh\"(answer to 26across), and often(perhaps unsurprisingly) possessed by the latter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cost of this unknown to leader in monied class? (4)","output":"### Answer: MILK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cost of this unknown to leader in monied class\n  M(initial letter of,leader in \"monied\") + ILK(a class,type,set of items). \nAnswer: Reference to the mini-theme with the full quote \"\u2026are two posh boys who don't know the price of milk, and are arrogant \u2026.\"  An excellent clue, great surface and a WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue.  My last one in and my first COD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Causing uproar in HP, Tory's central pair, as snooty, brag? (8,4,4)","output":"### Answer: ARROGANT POSH BOYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Causing uproar in HP, Tory's central pair, as snooty, brag\n  **Anagram of**(causing uproar in) [HP + OR(middle letters,central pair of \"Tory\") + AS, SNOOTY, BRAG]. \nAnswer: The core of the mini-theme.  How 23across 8down described the PM and Chancellor, the Tory Party's central pair, as a couple of snooty braggarts, causing uproar in the Houses of Parliament(HP).  Another excellent surface and WIWD clue.  My second COD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love is confused with inner dread for Tory denouncing 19 26 9 (6,7)","output":"### Answer: NADINE DORRIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tory denouncing 19 26 9\n  **Anagram of**(\u2026confused with\u2026) [O(looks like 0,love,nil in tennis scoring) + IS ***plus***(with) INNER DREAD]. \nAnswer: The Tory MP denouncing the arrogant posh boys(answer to 19across 26across 9across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With device for mobile chat, page husband in BBC station (10)","output":"### Answer: RADIOPHONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: With device for mobile chat\n  P(abbrev. for a $$p$$age) + H(abbrev. for $$h$$usband) **contained in**(in) RADIO ONE(a BBC radio station, broadcasting current pop music and chart hits, aimed for the 15-29 age group \u2013 obviously that disqualifies me\u2026by a long mile)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He composed letter after a certain amount of work (4)","output":"### Answer: BERG \n ### Explanation: Definition: He composed\n  'B\"(the letter after \"a\") + ERG(in physics, a single unit,certain amount of work done equal to that of a force of 1 dyne exerted for a distance of 1 cm.). \nAnswer: Alban, an Austrian he who composed music, not letters.  A nice misdirecting surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work by Spenser for instance illuminated times by river (10)","output":"### Answer: LITERATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work by Spenser for instance\n  LIT(illuminated) + Edit.note: Per comment #2 [ERA + T](times: first, a period of time, and second, abbrev. for $$t$$ime) ~~marked by distinctive character, events, etc.~~ ~~Though a singular noun it can be substituted for the plural \"times\", as in \"the times\/era of the Ancient Greeks\u2026\", I think~~) ***plus***(by) URE(a river in England).\nDefn:   Reference to Edmund Spenser, English poet in 16C."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Self-interested people say it's so messed up (7)","output":"### Answer: EGOISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Self-interested people\n  **Anagram of**(messed up) [EG(abbrev. for $$e$$xempli $$g$$ratia, Latin for for example,say) + IT'S SO]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Given relief since being trapped in rising river (5)","output":"### Answer: EASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Given relief\n  AS(since, as in \"\u2026as\/since you were not here\u2026\") **contained in**(being trapped in) **reversal of**(rising) DEE(a river in NE Scotland, or one in N. Wales)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Newspaper for citizen (8)","output":"### Answer: NATIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Newspaper,citizen\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer and Pharaoh to supply some ups and downs here? (8,7)","output":"### Answer: HEATHROW AIRPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: some ups and downs here\n  **Anagram of**(Edit.note. Per comment #6 ~~\u2026to~~ supply, as the adverb for supple) [WRITER **plus**(and) PHAROAH TO]. \nAnswer: Where one will see some ups(take-offs) and downs(landings) by aircraft."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our compiler-cum-detective (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Our compiler,detective\n  Double defn: 1st: The name of a crossword compiler in our(belonging to us,provider of the crossword) paper,the FT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny Coolidge corrupted one taking lead in war on crime (6,3)","output":"### Answer: POLICE DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: one taking lead in war on crime\n  **Anagram of**(corrupted) Edit.note: Per comment #3 [~~D~~ P(abbrev. for penny in the ~~old~~ British monetary system~~,  \u00a3 s d~~) + COOLIDGE]. \nAnswer: One crimefighter that takes the leash,lead.  Nice misdirection."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Homes around castle grand as appropriate (2,7)","output":"### Answer: IN KEEPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: as appropriate\n  [IN IN]{2 x \"in\"(at home)} **containing**(around) KEEP(the central tower in a castle, or can be used to represent the castle itself, I guess) + G(abbrev.\/slang for grand\/a thousand dollars)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good coin and currency reduced in splendour (8)","output":"### Answer: GRANDEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: splendour\n  G(abbrev. for $$g$$ood) + RAND(a coin used in the Republic of South Africa) **plus**(and) EUR{\"euro\"(currency currently in trouble) **minus** its last letter(reduced \u2013 also in value)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Principal from Islington gets on very slowly in divorce (7)","output":"### Answer: ISOLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: divorce\n  I(initial letter of,principal from Islington) **plus**(gets on) [SO LATE](comes very slowly in,after the allowed\/usual time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Geek for the most part accepts task, but employer he isn't! (3-4)","output":"### Answer: NON-USER \n ### Explanation: Definition: employer he isn't\n  NER{\"nerd\"(geek) **minus** its last letter(for the most part)} **containing**(accepts) ONUS(a difficult or disagreeable task)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband in short cloak left union group (6)","output":"### Answer: CHAPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: union group\n  H(abbrev. for $$h$$usband, second appearance here) **contained in**(in) CAPE(a short cloak, like Batman's or Superman's) + L(abbrev. for $$l$$eft). \nAnswer: Not a place of worship, but a locally based trade union group which is part of a larger, usually national union.  Stranger still, in the British printing industry, a chapel is a sub-branch of a branch union consisting of members in a single printing works or a department of a larger works, and is headed by a Father (or Mother) of Chapel.  Apparently it all stems from the origin of British trade unionism where non-conformist churches often acted as covers for trade union activities illegal at that time.  And printing offices were once controlled by churches."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Best boy makes stand in warehouse (5)","output":"### Answer: DEPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: warehouse\n  **Reversal of**(makes stand, in a down clue) TOP(best) + ED(boy's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: There's only one in Eire (9)","output":"### Answer: CONSONANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: There's only one in Eire\n  Cryptic defn: A literal reading of the clue \u2013 there's only one consonant in the word \"Eire\" .  I can't find a deeper connection between \"consonants\" and \"Eire\" or Gaelic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The prosecutor has to act \u2014 see foot of column (4)","output":"### Answer: DADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: foot of column\n  DA(abbrev. for \"$$d$$istrict $$a$$ttorney\", the prosecutor in US courts of law) **plus**(has) DO(to act)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard task master? (8)","output":"### Answer: HERCULES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard task master\n  Cryptic defn: A reference to the \"Labours of Hercules\", hard tasks he had to master."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brilliant travellers encountered in small firms (6)","output":"### Answer: COMETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brilliant travellers\n  MET(encountered,came across) **contained in**(in) COS{plural of the abbrev.,(small) for \"company\"(business firm)}. \nAnswer: Brilliant travellers in outer space."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dispose of at a higher price (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SELL UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispose of,at a higher price\n  Not sure of how to categorise this clue.  A double defn? 1st: To dispose entirely of one's assets\/merchandise, lock, stock and barrel; and 2nd: To dispose of something at a higher price than what you paid for."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short skirts tempt the clergy! (8)","output":"### Answer: MINISTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: the clergy\n  MINIS(short form of miniskirts,short skirts) + TRY(a former meaning is \"to tempt\",\" to test\" \u2013 I guess of one's willpower, resistance).  Amusing surface \u2013 try wearing a mini to church \ud83d\ude42"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spots city maze complex (6)","output":"### Answer: ECZEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spots\n  **Anagram of**(complex) of [EC(abbrev. for Eastern Central, the London postcode area that includes almost all of the City of London, what was London in the medieval period) + MAZE]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pet cried out, on its last legs (8)","output":"### Answer: DECREPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: on its last legs\n  **Anagram of**(out) PET CRIED.\nAnswer: On the verge of breakdown,exhaustion,failure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gathered together and called to order (8)","output":"### Answer: COLLATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gathered together\n  **Anagram of**(order) CALLED TO. \nAnswer: As of pages of a report, book, or multiple sets of copies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cupboard key (6)","output":"### Answer: LOCKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cupboard,key\n  Double defn: 1st: A cupboard that can be locked, especially in a gym, sports centre, etc. for clothes and valuables, and to be found in a locker room; and 2nd: Something that locks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They enter offices uninvited (8)","output":"### Answer: USURPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They enter offices uninvited\n  Cryptic defn:  Those who take over positions or titles of office, sometimes by force but certainly uninvited."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minister no longer has an alternative (6)","output":"### Answer: PASTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minister\n  PAST(no longer,of time since passed) **plus**(has) OR(introducing an alternative)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It lives in Madagascar with the agreement of sailors (3-3)","output":"### Answer: AYE-AYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It lives in Madagascar\n  What sailors say to orders, of course with \"Sir\" at the end. \nAnswer: A nocturnal lemur from Madagascar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A novice in the actor's union has the same rights (8)","output":"### Answer: EQUALITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: the same rights\n  [A + L(abbrev. for a learner,novice)] **contained in**(in) EQUITY{the trade union for stage actors (and managers and models) in the UK, not to be confused with the one in the USA}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Matters of give and take between our betters (4)","output":"### Answer: ODDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Matters of give and take between our betters\n  Cryptic defn. I think.  That which determine the probability of an event coming true, and therefore how much a gambler,better wins,takes versus what he\/she lays,gives on his\/her bet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commonsense item worth development (6,3)","output":"### Answer: MOTHER WIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commonsense\n  **Anagram of**(development) ITEM WORTH. \nAnswer: Natural or innate commonsense,practical intelligence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: West Indian going round Cheshire town (5)","output":"### Answer: CREWE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheshire town\n  CREE(a native American Indian) **containing**(going round) W(abbrev. for compass point, west)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In France she can ascend in a flying gondola (7)","output":"### Answer: NACELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a flying gondola\n  **Reversal of**(ascend, in a down clue) [ELLE(the pronoun, \"she\", as would be heard in France) + CAN]. \nAnswer: The gondola,compartment hanging under a flying balloon,dirigible housing passengers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neat border plant (5)","output":"### Answer: OXLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n  OX(an example of a bovine animal,a neat) + LIP(the edge,border)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put it on without being told? (7)","output":"### Answer: ASSUMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put it on,without being told\n  Double defn: 1st: Put on,don, as with an item of clothing; and 2nd: Took for granted,without being told that it is fact."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unravel catch line, using a specialised skill (9)","output":"### Answer: TECHNICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: using a specialised skill\n  **Anagram of**(unravel) CATCH LINE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The estate needs me for organisation (7)","output":"### Answer: DEMESNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The estate\n  **Anagram of**(\u2026 for organisation) NEEDS ME.\nAnswer: An extensive piece of landed property,estate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decide to stop on my own (9)","output":"### Answer: DETERMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decide\n  DETER(to stop,prevent) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) MINE(possessive pronoun for \"my own\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inward-looking (5-4)","output":"### Answer: CROSS-EYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inward-looking\n  Cryptic defn: If you're cross-eyed, each eye looks inward in the direction of the bridge of your nose."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In control of a race taking two men over fifty miles (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: AT THE HELM \n ### Explanation: Definition: In control\n  A + TT(abbrev. for the annual motorcycle $$T$$ourist $$T$$rophy race held on the Isle of Man, or abbrev. for a $$t$$ime $$t$$rial race \u2013 take your pick) **plus**(taking) [HE + HE](two x pronoun for a man) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) L(Roman numeral for fifty) + M(abbrev. for $$m$$iles)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They're not often miscast in Westerns (7)","output":"### Answer: LARIATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're not often miscast in Westerns\n  Cryptic defn: In Western movies, that which is often thrown,cast and not often,perhaps never, misses its target, be it human or otherwise."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upbraided a fool, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: DESSERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a fool, perhaps\n  **Reversal of**(up-, in a down clue) TRESSED(descriptive of hair that has been \u2013braided\/plaited).\nDefn: A type of dessert made of stewed or pur\u00e9ed fruit mixed with cream or custard and served cold."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prejudiced legal system? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: CASE LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal system\n  Cryptic defn: \"prejudice\" is derived from Latin for a judgement or opinion formed beforehand.  The setter whimsically describes as such, those previously judged cases \u2013 the precedents that form the bases for the legal system of \"case law\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dad has to exercise in break (5)","output":"### Answer: PAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: break\n  PA(one of the names for dad) **plus**(has) USE(to exercise, as in \"use it or lose it\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One of those pieces of eight (5)","output":"### Answer: OCTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of those pieces of eight\n  Cryptic defn: A piece of music for eight voices or musicians."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Will finds time after trial to change name (9)","output":"### Answer: TESTAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Will\n  T(abbrev. for $$t$$ime) **placed after**(after) [TEST(a trial) **plus**(to) **anagram of**(change) NAME]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It may appear after working with type (5)","output":"### Answer: CLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It may appear after working,type\n  Double defn: 1st: As it may appear in the phrase \"working class\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A carriage brought back in pieces (5)","output":"### Answer: APART \n ### Explanation: Definition: in pieces\n  A + **reversal of**(brought back) TRAP(a light two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indiscriminate strike before soldiers pass by (3-2-4)","output":"### Answer: HIT-OR-MISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indiscriminate\n  HIT(strike) **placed before**(before) [OR(abbrev. for $$o$$ther $$r$$anks in the military,soldiers who are non-commissioned) + MISS(to pass by and not hit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink with around nine grams of fat (10)","output":"### Answer: SHORTENING \n ### Explanation: Definition: fat\n  SHORT(a small drink of undiluted liquor) **plus**(with) {**reversal of**(around) NINE} + G(abbrev. for $$g$$rams mass or weight). \nAnswer: Butter, lard or other types of fat, used to make pastry, bread, etc. short or easily crumbled."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try speaking at this point (4)","output":"### Answer: HERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: at this point\n  ***Homophone of***(speaking) \"hear\"(to try in court)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny about to give up lead (7)","output":"### Answer: PRECEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lead\n  P(abbrev. for the $$p$$enny currency unit) + RE(from Latin for regarding,about) + CEDE(to give up, especially land). \nAnswer: To come before,to lead."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Struggle for Tory leader after deception leads to downfall (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggle\n  {T(initial letter,leader of \"Tory\") ***placed after***(after) CON(a deception,swindle)} **plus**(leads to) END(the downfall). \nAnswer: As in \"to contend,struggle with your inner fears\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Staying power shown by the first military dictator in South America (7)","output":"### Answer: STAMINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Staying power\n  [T(initial letter,first of \"the\") + AMIN(Idi, former military dictator of Uganda)] **contained in**(in) SA($$S$$outh $$A$$merica)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tip of object coming round again (7)","output":"### Answer: POINTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tip\n  POINT(the object of, say, this blog) + **reversal of**(coming round) RE-(the prefix that denotes a repeat action,again). \nAnswer: A clue,hint,tip"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hotels in the centre of Barnsley (4)","output":"### Answer: INNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hotels\n  IN + NS(the middle letters,centre of \"Barnsley\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refusing to vote for German graduate over earlier disgrace at home (10)","output":"### Answer: ABSTAINING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refusing to vote\n  **Reversal of**(over) [G(abbrev. for German) + BA($$B$$achelor of $$A$$rts graduate)] **containing**(over) [STAIN{(evidence of) an earlier disgrace} + IN(at home,not out)].  I take it that \"over\" is used to indicate a reversal and a containment at the same time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run into tackle (9)","output":"### Answer: ENCOUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run into,tackle\n  Double defn: 2nd: To contest,tackle as in a match, eg. England v. Ukraine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saw daughter after a time (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\n  [D(abbrev. for $$d$$aughter) ***placed after***(after) A] + AGE(a period of time). \nDefn: A proverb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letters from Goethe reporting on that issue (5)","output":"### Answer: THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: on that issue\n  **Hidden in**(letters from) GoeTHE REporting. \nAnswer: As in \"I disagree with you there\/on that issue\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feel anger over English priest's claim (9)","output":"### Answer: REPRESENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: claim\n  RESENT(to feel anger against someone\/about something) **containing**(over, but no reversal this time) [E($$E$$nglish) + PR(abbrev. for $$pr$$iest)]. \nAnswer: As in \"to represent\/claim the situation as\/is not hopeless\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moves very quickly exuding drops (5)","output":"### Answer: TEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moves very quickly,exuding drops\n  Double defn.  2nd: To shed tears."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A dramatic broadcast by the Queen acting after flattery gets to work (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SOAP OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A dramatic broadcast\n  [ER(the Queen,$$E$$lizabeth $$R$$egina) + A(abbrev. for $$a$$cting, as used to denote stand-ins in job positions or military ranks)] ***placed after***(after) [SOAP(flattery, especially as \"soft soap\") **plus**(gets to) OP(abbrev. for opus,musical work)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slaughter is hesitant in opposition (10)","output":"### Answer: ANTITHESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: opposition\n  **Anagram of**(slaughter) IS HESITANT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upgrade in French hotel \u2013 one around the west end of Nice (7)","output":"### Answer: ENHANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upgrade\n  EN(\"in\" in French) + H(for \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet) + [ACE(one,single pip\/mark on a die or playing card \u2013 interestingly the former meaning preceded the latter) **containing**(around) N(the leftmost letter,west end of \"Nice\")]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Huge birds getting caught (7)","output":"### Answer: TITANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Huge\n  [TIT & ANI](two types of birds) **plus**(getting) C(abbrev. for $$c$$aught in cricket notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go on at motorists about parking (4)","output":"### Answer: CARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go on at\n  **Reversal of**(about) RAC(abbrev. for the $$R$$oyal $$A$$utomobile $$C$$lub, the motorists' association in the UK) + P(abbrev. for $$p$$arking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wait for assistant to wrap book (5)","output":"### Answer: ABIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wait for\n  AIDE(assistant, usually to an official) **containing**(to wrap) B(abbrev. for $$b$$ook).\nAnswer: Wait for patiently as in \"\u2026I will abide the coming of my lord\u2026.\" From Tennyson's \"Geraint and Enid\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Struggling Spurs need support (9)","output":"### Answer: SUSPENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: support\n  **Anagram of**(struggling) SPURS NEED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suggest concealing identity of cow (10)","output":"### Answer: INTIMIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cow\n  INTIMATE(to suggest,hint) **containing**(concealing) ID(abbrev. for $$id$$entity). \nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mischievous pet occupied by shimmering tinsel (9)","output":"### Answer: PESTILENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mischievous\n  PET **containing**(occupied by) **anagram of**(shimmering) TINSEL. \nAnswer: Not like the plague, but much milder, like annoying,mischievous children)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old stock including clubs available at first for free (9)","output":"### Answer: EXTRICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: free\n  EX(old,former) + [TRITE(commonplace,banal as in \"a stock\/trite remark\") **containing**(including) {C(abbrev. for clubs, one of the 4 suits in bridge notation) + A(initial letter of,at first \"available\")}]. \nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge oddly neglected genre after piece on retired artist (7)","output":"### Answer: ARBITER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge\n  ER{\"genre\" **minus**(neglected) \"g\",\"n\",\"e\"(its first, third and fifth letters,oddly)} ***placed after***(after) [BIT(a small piece) **added to**(on) **reversal of**(retired) RA(an artist who is a member of the $$R$$oyal $$A$$cademy of Arts, London)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A supporter of mine gets shot crossing river (7)","output":"### Answer: PITPROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: A supporter\n  PIT(a mine, especially an open-cast one) **plus**(gets) [POP(a shot with a firearm, imitative of the sound of it) **containing**(crossing) R(abbrev. for $$r$$iver)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some ethnic headdresses discovered in an alcove (5)","output":"### Answer: NICHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an alcove\n  **Hidden in**(some\u2026discovered) ethNIC Headdress."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City providing information about home debut of Tevez (5)","output":"### Answer: GHENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n  [GEN(information,knowledge) **containing**(about) H(abbrev. for \"home\", as in Home and Away(A) games columns in eg. football league tables)] + T(initial letter,debut of \"Tevez\"). Nice footballing surface of Manchester City and player Tevez."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's grown by old people mostly (4)","output":"### Answer: JUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's grown\n  \"Jutes\"(Germanic people of old who, in 5C invaded and settled in parts of Britain including Kent and Hampshire) **minus** last letter(mostly). \nAnswer: A plant grown for its fibre for cordage and sacking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seconds a beanpole may welcome? (7-2)","output":"### Answer: RUNNERS-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seconds\n  Cryptic defn: Not time, but those who come in second-place.  A beanpole,a tall stick meant for a bean plant,runner to climb up would welcome such, if it was animate.  The surface tells of a beanpole,a tall skinny person who may welcome seconds,second helpings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clips for bracelets (5)","output":"### Answer: CUFFS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clips,bracelets\n  Double defn: 1st: Sharp blows; and 2nd: Slang for handcuffs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe Leo and Boris, at heart, are men of Roman stamp? (7)","output":"### Answer: SIGNORI \n ### Explanation: Definition: men of Roman stamp\n  SIGN(in astrology, one of which,maybe is \"Leo\") **plus**(and) ORI(central letters,at heart of \"Boris\").\nAnswer:  Plural of the Italian term of address for men, perhaps of Roman type,stamp."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Direction signs installed in Louisiana plant (7)","output":"### Answer: LOBELIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n  OBELI(plural of obelus, \u00f7, originally, in typography, the sign that gave the instruction,direction to delete unattested passages\/words from writings, but now, it more commonly means the arithmetical operation of division) **contained in**(installed in) LA(abbrev. for Louisiana State in the US, used with postal codes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tug's noise cut conversation outright (5)","output":"### Answer: TOTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: outright\n  **Homophone of**(noise) of \"tow\"(tug,pull) + TAL{\"talk\"(conversation) **minus** its last letter(cut)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ohio Democrat stumbles in procession (9)","output":"### Answer: MOTORCADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: procession\n  **Anagram of**(stumbles) [O(alternative abbrev. for Ohio State, not for postal use) + DEMOCRAT]. \nAnswer: A procession of motorcars or other motor vehicles; a portmanteau word from \"motor\" and \"cavalcade\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drive away from outskirts of Eastbourne around eleven-fifty (5)","output":"### Answer: EXILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drive away\n  EE(the two extreme letters,outskirts of \"Eastbourne\") **containing**(around) [XI(Roman numeral for eleven) + L(Roman numeral for fifty)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Need change of scene? It's the Fourth of July! (9)","output":"### Answer: NECESSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Need\n  **Anagram of**(change of) [SCENE IT'S + Y(the fourth letter of \"July\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duplicate study into development of iliac trouble having no currency (9)","output":"### Answer: IDENTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Duplicate\n  DEN(a study,room for quiet activity) **contained in**(into) **anagram of**(development of) [ILIAC + T(\"trouble\" **minus**(having no) \"rouble\"(Russian currency))"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German in ill humour? Nonsense! (5)","output":"### Answer: BILGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nonsense\n  G(abbrev. for $$G$$erman) **contained in**(in) BILE(ill humour,bad temper derived from ancient and medieval physiology which believed that yellow bile, one of the humours,elemental fluids in the body promoted such a disposition)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleansing moggies is mostly difficult inside (9)","output":"### Answer: CATHARSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cleansing\n  [CATS(\"moggies\" is British slang for \"cats\") + IS] **containing**(\u2026inside) HAR{\"hard\"(difficult) **minus** its last letter(mostly)}\nAnswer: The purging,cleansing,relieving of emotional tensions, especially through certain kinds of art, such as music or tragic drama.  Or, at the other extreme, literally, it is the purging of the bowels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vessels were off to Sweden (5)","output":"### Answer: EWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vessels\n  **Anagram of**(off) WERE **plus**(to) S(International Vehicle Registration code for Sweden)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Levelling off metalware with gold (7)","output":"### Answer: PLATEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Levelling off\n  PLATE(metalware, usually of silver) **plus**(with) AU(in chemistry, symbol for the element gold). \nAnswer: Verb signifying having reached a stage where there is no growth or decline, ie. levelling off."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Counsel a coloratura somewhat when returning with spots (7)","output":"### Answer: LOCALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: spots\n  **Hidden in**(somewhat) **reversal of**(when returning) counSEL A COLoratura. \nAnswer: Spots at which to set the scene for a play, event, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Luxembourg's a capital (5)","output":"### Answer: LHASA \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n  L(International Vehicle Registration code for Luxembourg) + HAS(the contraction of which is 's after the noun) + A. \nAnswer: The capital city of Tibet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheese melt, mean and hot, being cooked (9)","output":"### Answer: EMMENTHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheese\n  **Anagram of**(being cooked) [MELT, MEAN ***plus***(and) H(abbrev. for $$h$$ot)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put back initially rumpled bedsheets evenly (5)","output":"### Answer: RESET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put back\n  R(first letter of,initially \"rumpled\") + E,S,E,T(second, fourth, sixth and eighth letters,evenly of \"bedsheets\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One might net flounder in darker hours (5-4)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT-TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: darker hours\n  **Anagram of**(flounder) [I(Roman numeral for one) + MIGHT NET]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soothing Hardy book borders on eroticism at the start (9)","output":"### Answer: EMOLLIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soothing\n  E,M(outermost letters of,borders on \"eroticism\") **placed before**(at the start) [OLLIE(nickname for Oliver Hardy, half of the Luarel and Hardy comedy duo) + NT(abbrev. for $$N$$ew $$T$$estament,holy book \u2013 strictly speaking books?)].  Nicely misdirected to author Thomas Hardy \u2013 did any of his works border on eroticism? \nAnswer: Descriptive of medicine, lotions, salves, etc. that are soothing, especially to the skin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Giddy habit going on in baths? (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SWIMMING COSTUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: going on in baths\n  SWIMMING(what your head is doing when you're giddy) + COSTUME(dress,habit). \nAnswer: That that you're putting on,going on you when you're in the baths,swimming pools."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State protection from capitalism? You'll go nuts! (9,6)","output":"### Answer: POLITICAL ASYLUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: State protection\n  **Anagram of**(go nuts) [CAPITALISM YOU'LL]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pole thrown from vehicle sheltering to live (5)","output":"### Answer: CABER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pole\n  CAR(vehicle) **containing**(sheltering) BE(to live,exist). \nAnswer: A long and heavy piece of trimmed tree trunk,pole that they like to throw about as an event in Highland games."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer's refrain? (5)","output":"### Answer: FALLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n  FAL LA(or fal-la\/fa-la\/fa la, a song refrain sung to meaningless syllables like fa and la.  I'm more familiar with its sibling, \"tra-la-la\":  it won't be another 6 months before we hear \"\u2026.'Tis the season to be jolly, Tra-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la\u2026.\").\nAnswer: Manuel de, Spanish composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Couple heard in enclosure \"About to get fat!\" (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPARE TYRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fat\n  [PARE{**homophone of**(heard) of \"pair\"(couple)} **contained in**(in) STY(animal enclosure)] + RE(from Latin for regarding,about)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lapse I put right involving \"PC\" Scottish Church (9)","output":"### Answer: EPISCOPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish Church\n  **Anagram of**(put right) [LAPSE I] **containing**(involving) COP(policeman,police constable abbreviated to PC, long before it stood for \"politically correct\" or even \"personal computer\".  I shamefully spent a long time looking for the \"O\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Assistant priest to prosecute a cheat about degree (9)","output":"### Answer: SUBDEACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assistant priest\n  [SUE(to prosecute in court) [A CON](a cheat,conman)] **containing**(about) BD($$B$$achelor of $$D$$ivinity,what you get from a degree course in divinity, theology or religious studies)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sickness from crummy toast (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ILL HEALTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sickness\n  ILL(not good, as in \"I'm feeling crummy\") + HEALTH(you'd toast to someone's good health, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note \u2013 amateur artist's making crown (5)","output":"### Answer: TIARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: crown\n  TI(syllable denoting one of the notes in the diatonic musical scale) + A(abbrev. for one with $$a$$mateur status) + RA(artist who is a member of the $$R$$oyal $$A$$cademy of Arts in London)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A date coming up in the theatre (5)","output":"### Answer: ARENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: theatre\n  **Reversal of**(coming up, in a down clue) [AN(alternative to the article \"a\") ERA(a non-specific date, more a period, as in \"carbon-dating will tell you which era that fossil came from\").\nDefn. and Answer: An area in which conflict, activity or endeavour is conducted."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moans'll be heard with material for painter, say? (5)","output":"### Answer: SISAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: material for painter, say\n  **Homophone of**(be heard) \"sighs\"(moans) + 'll.  An alternative pronunciation to \"sis-uhl\". \nAnswer: Fibrous material used for making ropes, rugs, etc. including painters,ropes usually at the bow for fastening a boat to a ship, stake, etc.  Clever misdirection \u2013 wasted time thinking of painters of the RA type."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stuff head of enormous family into small mould (7)","output":"### Answer: RAMEKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: small mould\n  RAM(to stuff,cram into) +E(initial letter,head of \"enormous\") + KIN(family).\nAnswer: For those not familiar with the kitchen, the fireproof dish,small mould in which the dish ramekin, a cheese preparation, is baked.  But, of course, it could be used to bake other dishes as well."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruffle flight lieutenant's cat (7)","output":"### Answer: FLOUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruffle\n  FL(abbrev. for flight lieutenant) + OUNCE(the snow leopard, one of the cat family).\nAnswer: An ornamental gathered ruffle sewn on to a garment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King parting from attractive young woman is smart (4)","output":"### Answer: CHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: smart\n  \"chick\"(a slang for an attractive young woman) **minus**(\u2026parting from) \"k\"(abbrev. for \"king\", eg. in chess notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Source of energy for relative with skin problem (9)","output":"### Answer: CARBUNCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: skin problem\n  CARB(short for carbohydrate, which on metabolism provides,is a source of, energy) + UNCLE(a relative). \nAnswer: An extensive eruption of the skin, caused by a pathogenic bacterium and similar to, but larger, more painful and more serious than a boil, a problem to say the least."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Will this bring good luck to church member? (5)","output":"### Answer: CHARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Will this bring good luck\n  CH(abbrev. for church) + ARM(one of your limbs,a member)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Infection carried by careless wine flunkey (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SWINE FLU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Infection\n  **Hidden in**(carried \u2013 a clever indicator) carelesS WINE FLUnkey. \nAnswer: A highly contagious flu caused by a virus first isolated in swine, spreading among and across species, and infecting, not only pigs but humans as well."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disease causing swelling of beer belly containing penultimate part of gallon (4)","output":"### Answer: GOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disease causing swelling\n  GUT(beer belly,the enlarged paunch from habitual beer drinking) **containing**(containing) O(last but one letter,penultimate part of \"gallon\"). \nAnswer: A disease causing pain and swelling, but not of your belly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vigorous blow delivered by Judy's mate (5)","output":"### Answer: PUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vigorous blow\n  Cryptic defn: The male half,mate of the puppet \"Punch and Judy\" show, who was inclined to inflict punches."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer not suitable for Homer's boy (4)","output":"### Answer: BART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Homer's boy\n  \"Bartok\"(Bela, Hungarian composer) **minus**(not) \"ok\"(suitable,acceptable).\nAnswer: Simpson, son(boy) of Homer from the animated TV series, \"The Simpsons\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bachelor goes to fashionable English seaside resort (8)","output":"### Answer: BRIGHTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: English seaside resort\n  B(abbrev. for \"bachelor\", commonly used for degrees such as B.A., B.Sc. etc. **plus**(goes to) RIGHT ON(adjectival phrase meaning modern,trendy,fashionable, as in \"right on green politics\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of ordering to change supplier of eggs (5)","output":"### Answer: OVARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: supplier of eggs\n  O(initial letter,head of \"ordering\") **plus**(to) VARY(to change)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cavorting hedonists not to be trusted! (9)","output":"### Answer: DISHONEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: not to be trusted\n  **Anagram of**(cavorting) HEDONISTS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant discovered in choppy lake (4)","output":"### Answer: KALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n  **Anagram of**(choppy) LAKE. \nAnswer: A cabbage-like plant used as a vegetable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talk to others about setter in tree (7)","output":"### Answer: CONIFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\n  CONFER(talk to,consult others) **containing**(about) I(the setter vs. you, the solvers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird took firm hold of another bird (7)","output":"### Answer: BITTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n  BIT(took firm hold of, with the teeth) + TERN(another bird, a gull-like aquatic one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Initially protest against traffic-heavy route (4)","output":"### Answer: PATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: route\n  Initial letters of(initially) Protest Against Traffic-Heavy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A liking for swansong? (8)","output":"### Answer: PENCHANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: A liking\n  PEN(a female swan) +CHANT(a song)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Does it complicate a part in a television series? (6)","output":"### Answer: SITCOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: television series\n  **Hidden in**(\u2026a part) doeS IT COMplicate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do very well where main ingredient in bread is heroin (8)","output":"### Answer: FLOURISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do very well\n  FLOUR(main ingredient in bread) + IS + H(slang abbrev. for heroin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sham US cleric seizing power (6)","output":"### Answer: MUSCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: power\n  **Hidden in**(\u2026seizing) shaM US CLEric."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nomadic race yielding measure of land (4)","output":"### Answer: ACRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: measure of land\n  **Anagram of**(nomadic) RACE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sympathetic vibration developed on a screen (9)","output":"### Answer: RESONANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sympathetic vibration\n  **Anagram of**(developed) ON A SCREEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound of people singing from sheets of paper, say (5)","output":"### Answer: CHOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound of people singing\n  **Homophone of**(say) of \"quire\"(sheets of paper).  I guess the presence of \"sound of\" is to serve as a misdirecting homophone indicator."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vehicle for master losing footing on railway (5)","output":"### Answer: LORRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vehicle\n  LOR{\"lord\"(master) **minus**(losing) its last, bottom-most letter(footing) in a down clue} **plus**(on) RY(abbrev. for railway)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One could be responsible for 13, with a tense pig in sty (8)","output":"### Answer: PATHOGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One could be responsible for 13\n  [A + T(abbrev. for \"tense\" in linguistics) + HOG(a pig)] **contained in**(in) PEN(an enclosure,sty). \nAnswer: A disease-causing agent, especially a bacterium, virus or other micro-organism, one that could be responsible for swine flu(answer to 13across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supports for instrument of torture surrounded by stakes (8)","output":"### Answer: BRACKETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supports\n  RACK(an instrument of torture) **contained in**(surrounded by) BETS(what you stake In a bet,gamble)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pigs so upset by tittle-tattle (6)","output":"### Answer: GOSSIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: tittle-tattle\n  **Anagram of**(upset) PIGS SO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get the better of fool attending institution for mature students (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTWIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get the better of\n  OU(abbrev. of Open University, a distance learning institution, the majority of whose students are mature, working part-time or fulltime, though apparently the proportion of younger students has been increasing) **plus**(attending) TWIT(fool)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go down with doctor to operation (4)","output":"### Answer: DROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go down\n  DR(abbrev. for doctor) **plus**(to) OP(short for operation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fat and heartless Scottish landlord (4)","output":"### Answer: LARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fat\n  \"laird\"(Scottish landlord) **minus** its innermost letter(heartless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen goes past prince, not unknown one, in jump jet (7)","output":"### Answer: HARRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: jump jet\n  ER(the Queen, $$E$$lizabeth $$R$$egina) **placed after**(goes past) [HARR{\"Harry\"(prince) **minus**(not) \"y\"(in algebra, one of the symbols used to represent an unknown quantity)} + I(Roman numeral for one)].\nAnswer: The awesome vertical take-off and landing jet fighter plane."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clouds in 21 unable to be dispersed, sucking in energy (7)","output":"### Answer: NEBULAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clouds in 21\n  **Anagram of**(to be dispersed) UNABLE **containing**(sucking in) E(in physics, abbrev. for $$e$$nergy).\nAnswer:  Clouds of particles and gases in outer space(answer to 21across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ladies obtained in marriage with an embrace for Neo (5)","output":"### Answer: WOMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ladies\n  WON(obtained in marriage) **containing**(with an embrace for) ME(first person pronoun for the setter, Neo)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting into God, pray endlessly against moral turpitude (9)","output":"### Answer: DEPRAVITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: moral turpitude\n  DEITY(a god) **containing**(getting into) [PRA{\"pray\" **minus** its last letter(endlessly)} + V(abbrev. for versus,against, as in the billing for sporting matches)].  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Latrine, and a potty, taken by first person among other things (5,4)","output":"### Answer: INTER ALIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: among other things\n  **Anagram of**(potty) [LATRINE **plus**(and) A] **placed after**(taken by) I(first person pronoun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uniform colour? (5)","output":"### Answer: KHAKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour\n  Cryptic defn: The dull yellowish brown colour of material that uniforms, usually military, were\/are made of, from the Urdu word for \"dusty\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work out this answer! (5)","output":"### Answer: GUESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work out this answer\n  Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recently created nation in trouble using non-relativistic laws (9)","output":"### Answer: NEWTONIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: using non-relativistic laws\n  NEW(recently created) + **anagram of**(in trouble) NATION. \nAnswer: Descriptive of the laws of physics discovered by Isaac Newton, later shown by Einstein, to be applicable only if relativity may be ignored, ie. in non-relative circumstances, which includes almost all of what we experience."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pulled the 9 say for drunken date collaring sober drivers in club (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTRACTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pulled the 9 say\n  **Anagram of**(drunken) DATE **containing**(collaring) [TT(abbrev. for $$t$$ee$$t$$otallers, sober people) + RAC(abbrev. for the Royal Automobile Club, whose members are drivers)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oil family for example embodies success (5)","output":"### Answer: EWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oil family\n  EG(abbrev. for $$e$$xempli $$g$$ratia, Latin for \"for example\") **containing**(embodies) WIN(a success).\nAnswer: The family from the TV series \"Dallas\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small step men exploring this would take? (5)","output":"### Answer: SPACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n  S(abbrev. for $$s$$mall) + PACE(step). \nAnswer:  The surface refers to Neil Armstrong's (first man on the moon) quote \"One small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raglan spoilt with his utopia (7-2)","output":"### Answer: SHANGRI-LA \n ### Explanation: Definition: utopia\n  **Anagram of**(spoilt) [RAGLAN **plus**(with) HIS]. \nAnswer: The fictional place in James Hilton's novel \"Lost Horizon\" whose name has become synonymous with an earthly paradise,a utopia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Object in 21 along with US lawyer holding capital (9)","output":"### Answer: ANDROMEDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Object in 21\n  [AND(along with) + DA(abbrev. for $$d$$istrict $$a$$ttorney, an American\/US term for the prosecuting officer, who presumably is also a lawyer)] **containing**(holding) ROME(capital city). \nAnswer: A constellation of stars in outer space(answer to 21across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Express disapproval about it with instruments and singers together (5)","output":"### Answer: TUTTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: with instruments and singers together\n  TUT(to express disapproval by exclaiming \"tut\" or \"tut-tut\") + **reversal of**(about) IT. \nAnswer: In music, with all the voices\/instruments singing\/playing together."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New tenant holds key for girl (7)","output":"### Answer: NANETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n  **Anagram of**(new) TENANT **containing**(holds) E(in music, one of the keys in which a piece is scored)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rather old, like certain trees? (7)","output":"### Answer: ELDERLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rather old\n  ELDER(a type of tree,certain trees) + -LY(the suffix denoting \u2013like,of the nature of, eg. saintly,cowardly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cosmologist attracted to 6s has witch accommodate wife and family (7)","output":"### Answer: HAWKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cosmologist attracted to 6s\n  HAG(a witch) **containing**(has\u2026accommodate) [W(abbrev. for $$w$$ife) **plus**(and) KIN(family)]. \nAnswer: Stephen, English cosmologist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Right to send out wine, relaxing at intervals (9)","output":"### Answer: REMITTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: relaxing at intervals\n  R(abbrev. for $$r$$ight) + EMIT(to send out) + TENT(obsolete term for a red table wine from Alicante, Spain, from the Spanish \"tinto\",dark-coloured). \nAnswer: Abating,relaxing at times,at intervals, eg. symptoms of a disease."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Champion missing wide part of target (5)","output":"### Answer: INNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of target\n  \"winner\"(champion) **minus**(missing) \"w\"(abbrev. for $$w$$ide, as in cricket for a wide ball, or the resulting run scored). \nAnswer: In archery, the red innermost ring on a target."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Under Soviet scheme French also object in 21 (3,6)","output":"### Answer: RED PLANET \n ### Explanation: Definition: object in 21\n  ET(French for the conjunction and,also) **placed below**(under, in a down clue) [RED(Soviet,communist) + PLAN(scheme)]. \nAnswer: Nickname for the planet Mars, an object in space(answer to 21across)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Northern group having drinks bar furnished with very soft leather (5)","output":"### Answer: NAPPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: leather\n  N(abbrev. for $$n$$orthern) + AA(abbrev. for $$A$$lcoholics $$A$$nonymous, the group abstaining from alcoholic drinks,having a drinks bar,ban) **containing**(furnished with) PP(abbrev. for pianissimo, the musical direction to perform very softly).\nAnswer: A leather made from sheepskin, lambskin or kid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: in favour spot object in 21 having very strong 20 (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BLACK HOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: object in 21 having very strong 20\n  L(Roman numeral for 50) **contained in**(in) BACK(to favour,support) + HOLE(a dangerous or difficult position,spot, as in \"I found myself in a spot\/hole\").\nAnswer:  An object in space(answer to 21across) having very strong gravity(answer to 20down), so strong that not even light escapes it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arab woman to rest up in LA (5)","output":"### Answer: LEILA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arab woman\n  **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) LIE(to rest) **contained in**(in) LA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Any isle can be glorious (7)","output":"### Answer: ELYSIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: glorious\n  **Anagram of**(can be) ANY ISLE. \nAnswer: Blissful,delightful,glorious."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chap in south-east leaving hospital \u2013 dirty old man's victim (9)","output":"### Answer: SCAPEGOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: victim\n  CAP{\"chap\" **minus**(leaving) \"h\"(abbrev. for hospital)} **contained in**(in) SE(abbrev. for $$s$$outh-$$e$$ast) + GOAT(a dirty old man)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Western thought on watch, very alert (4,5)","output":"### Answer: WIDE AWAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: very alert\n  W(abbrev. for western) + IDEA(a thought) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) WAKE(a watch over the dead before the funeral)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buonarroti, at last with Titian, mixed gold colour for the beginner (9)","output":"### Answer: INITIATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: beginner\n  I(last letter,at last of Buonarroti) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(mixed) TITIAN + OR(gold colour). \nAnswer: One who starts,begins things."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sat after collapse in a wine store, choose not to drink (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: choose not to drink\n  **Anagram of**(after collapse) SAT **contained in**(in) [A + BIN(a place to to store bottled wine).  Nice image of being surrounded by all that wine and not taking a drop!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elegist carries six tons in weight (7)","output":"### Answer: GRAVITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: weight\n  GRAY(Thomas, poet,elegist famous for his \"Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard\") **containing**(carries) [VI(Roman numeral for six) + T(abbrev. for $$t$$ons weight). \nAnswer: Heaviness,weight."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forest burning incessantly (5)","output":"### Answer: ARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forest\n  \"ardent\"(burning with fervour) **minus** its last letter(incessantly). \nAnswer: A forest district in central England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Persistent attempt to gain seat (5)","output":"### Answer: SIEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Persistent attempt to gain,seat\n  Double defn: 1st: Any prolonged,persistent effort,attempt to overcome resistance,gain something; and 2nd: Obsolete term for a seat used by a person of distinction as a throne."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good answer by rowdy adolescent confined to school (5)","output":"### Answer: GATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: confined to school\n  G(abbrev. for good) + A(abbrev. for answer) **plus**(by) TED(short for \"teddy boy\", member of the subculture of rowdy adolescent behaviour originating in London in the 50s.\nAnswer:  Being restricted,confined to the school\/college campus as punishment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bound to score in this game (9)","output":"### Answer: HOPSCOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: this game\n  HOP(bound,jump) **plus**(to) SCOTCH(to scratch,gash,score). \nAnswer: A children's game whose name is derived from \"hop\", to jump on one leg over the \"scotch\", a line drawn on the ground as part of the game.  A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with the definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indicate a suitable victim (4)","output":"### Answer: MARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indicate,a suitable victim\n  Double defn: 2nd: A suitable victim for a scam,swindle,assassination."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dejected when name is not top of the bill? (8)","output":"### Answer: DOWNCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dejected\n  Cryptic defn: If a performer's name is not at the top of the billing, then it'll be somewhere further down (in the) cast."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prescription for success in the kitchen (6)","output":"### Answer: RECIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prescription for success in the kitchen\n  Double defn: 1st: A medical prescription; and 2nd: A list of ingredients and instructions to make or prepare a food, presumably a prerequisite for making the dish a success."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Church is about to suspend innovation (6)","output":"### Answer: CHANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: innovation\n  CE($$C$$hurch of $$E$$ngland) **containing**(about) HANG(to suspend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eve's late, perhaps, but gives a lift (8)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: gives a lift\n  **Anagram of**(perhaps) EVE'S LATE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Master switch for the current (6)","output":"### Answer: STREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: the current\n  **Anagram of**(switch) MASTER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No chores undone in this vessel (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHOONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: this vessel\n  **Anagram of**(undone) NO CHORES. \nAnswer: A vessel that sails, or one containing liquid, eg. beer or sherry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Best clothes in tatters after having left to wander around (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GLAD RAGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Best clothes\n  RAGS(tatters) **placed after**(after having) [GAD(to wander,move aimlessly from one place to another) **containing**(around) L(abbrev. for left)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former name to cause a stir (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause a stir\n  EX-(former) + CITE(to name,refer to eg. as in a citation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made about a thousand to be burned (8)","output":"### Answer: CREMATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: be burned\n  CREATED(made) **containing**(about) M(Roman numeral for a thousand)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One habitually taking things did wrong in law (6)","output":"### Answer: ADDICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One habitually taking things\n  **Anagram of**(wrong) DID **contained in**(in) ACT(a law).  A WIWD clue, if the things taken are illegal or illegally taken."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trendy company needing support? (6)","output":"### Answer: INFIRM \n ### Explanation: Definition: needing support\n  IN(trendy,fashionable) + FIRM(a company,business concern)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joins members of the embassy staff (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTACHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joins,members of the embassy staff\n  Double defn: 2nd: With an acute accent, \u00b4, above the \"e\", members of the embassy staff"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lockers A to G, perhaps (4)","output":"### Answer: KEYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lockers,A to G, perhaps\n  Double defn: 1st: What are used to lock (and unlock); and 2nd:  In music, the letters from A to G, the various keys in the musical scale."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monocle is readjusted half a stop (9)","output":"### Answer: SEMICOLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: half a stop\n  **Anagram of**(readjusted) MONOCLE IS.\nAnswer: The punctuation mark that denotes a pause, shorter in length,half of a full stop, joining related clauses in a compound sentence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spirited Dutch painter? (5)","output":"### Answer: HOOCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dutch painter\n  Cryptic defn: \"hooch\" is alcoholic liquor,spirit.\nAnswer: Pieter de, Dutch painter, a contemporary of the more famous Jan Vermeer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coppers must accept an imposed punishment (7)","output":"### Answer: PENANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: imposed punishment\n  PENCE(pennies,coppers, so called because they contain bronze, an alloy of copper) **containing**(must accept) AN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make cracks on passing fashion (5)","output":"### Answer: CRAZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make cracks,passing fashion\n  Double defn: 1st: To crackle,make small cracks on the surface of a ceramic glaze, paint or the like)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is in danger of falling for accountants? (7)","output":"### Answer: TOTTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is in danger of falling\n  Cryptic defn: A (disparaging?) description of accountants as those who count,add,total or tot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work of a forger, bent but possibly lucky (9)","output":"### Answer: HORSESHOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work of a forger, bent but possibly lucky\n  Cryptic defn: A product,work of a blacksmith,forger, that is U-shaped,bent, considered a sign of good luck.  A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Can come to play with model construction set (7)","output":"### Answer: MECCANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: model construction set\n  **Anagram of**(to play) CAN COME. \nAnswer: The trademark name for a child's model construction set.  A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What MPs do about now (9)","output":"### Answer: REPRESENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: What MPs do\n  RE(about) + PRESENT(now,at this time). \nAnswer: MPs have been elected to represent their constituents."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Allowance made to new cleaner (9)","output":"### Answer: TOLERANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Allowance made\n  TO + **anagram of**(new) CLEANER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When to make me smile at cook? (9)","output":"### Answer: MEALTIMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: When to make me smile at cook\n  Cryptic defn: **Anagram of**(cook) ME SMILE AT.  A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two thousand and one in fees? They're not real (7)","output":"### Answer: DUMMIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're not real\n  MMI(Roman numerals for two thousand and one) **contained in**(in) DUES(fees due)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weapon of no use at the front? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SIDE ARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weapon of no use at the front\n  Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A note added willingly (7)","output":"### Answer: CODICIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: A note added willingly\n  Cryptic defn: A note,clause added to the will, modifying or explaining part of it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Athenian garret (5)","output":"### Answer: ATTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Athenian,garret\n  Double defn: 1st: Descriptive of,pertaining to Athens."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How one comes to confess (5)","output":"### Answer: CLEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: How one comes to confess\n  Cryptic defn: When one confesses, one comes clean."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penguins are rarely so exhausting, as before (8)","output":"### Answer: HARDBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Penguins are rarely so\n  (My last one in; I hope I've got this one right.)  HARD(exhausting,eg. a problem so hard it takes it out of you) + BACK(as before, in time or position, as in \"back issues of a newspaper\", or \"put that book back\"). \nAnswer: The books published by Penguin Books are almost always paperback editions, and are rarely hardback\/hard cover."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give in pliant manner (6)","output":"### Answer: SUPPLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give,in pliant manner\n  Double defn: 2nd: Adverb from supple,pliant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A small seal is back with good catch (6)","output":"### Answer: SIGNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: A small seal\n  **Reversal of**(back) IS **plus**(with) G(abbrev. for good) + NET(to catch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come on it changes, eg 0) (8)","output":"### Answer: EMOTICON \n ### Explanation: Definition: eg 0)\n  **Anagram of**(changes) COME ON IT. \nAnswer: An icon to express emotion, eg :0)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find tailored hose in this (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n  **Anagram of**(find tailored) HOSE. \nAnswer: What a foot covered by a hose,stocking,sock would be put into.  A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Presumably few go over this high-blown plot? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ROOF GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: this high-blown plot\n  Cryptic defn:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I shall tuck into gum drop (8)","output":"### Answer: PASTILLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drop\n  I'LL(contraction of \"I shall\") **contained in**(tuck into) PASTE(to gum,glue together).\nAnswer: A small, usually round piece of sweet, lozenge.  And so is a gumdrop."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get rid of outhouse (4)","output":"### Answer: SHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get rid of,outhouse\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grouch runs into growler of old (4)","output":"### Answer: CRAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grouch\n  R(abbrev. for runs, as in cricket) **contained in**(into) CAB(a growler is a 4-wheeled horse-drawn carriage for public hire, of old)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get rid of unruly roughs following female (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SHRUG OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get rid of\n  **Anagram of**(unruly) ROUGHS + F(abbrev. for \"following\") + F(abbrev. for \"female\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Passing over translation of Gideon et al (10)","output":"### Answer: DELEGATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passing over\n  **Anagram of**(translation) GIDEON ET AL. \nAnswer: Noun; the act of passing over a task to somebody."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He leaves sincere Bohemian (4)","output":"### Answer: ARTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bohemian\n  \"hearty\"(sincere,heartfelt) **minus**(\u2026leaves) \"he\". \nDefn. and Answer: Descriptive of an artist or writer who leads a bohemian life, free of regard for convention."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Building pieces in principle (8)","output":"### Answer: TENEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Building\n  MEN(pieces in chess) **contained in**(in) TENET(a guiding principle,belief)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sucked in by fools, son gets another card turned over (6)","output":"### Answer: TWISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gets another card turned over\n  S(abbrev. for son) **contained in**(sucked in by) TWITS(fools).\nAnswer: In card games, eg. blackjack, to be dealt,gets another card turned over, so that the face is revealed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Area is outside next European capital (6)","output":"### Answer: ATHENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: European capital\n  A(abbrev. for \"area\" + 'S(contraction of \"is\") **containing**(outside) THEN(what happens next)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appropriate noun preceding a setter, Jason say (8)","output":"### Answer: NICKNAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jason say\n  NICK(appropriate,steal) + N(abbrev. for noun) **placed before**(preceding) [A + ME(the setter)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Archetypal Scot loses the head with strict Pennsylvanian? (5)","output":"### Answer: AMISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: strict Pennsylvanian\n  \"Hamish\"(an archetypal Scottish name) **minus**(loses) its first letter(the head). \nAnswer: The strict community that settled in Pennsylvania (and other parts of the US and Canada) famous for eschewing many modern conveniences."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Board's place to chew things over in civilised fashion, perhaps (6,5)","output":"### Answer: DINNER TABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Board\n  Cryptic defn.  Where people can chew things over,discuss, while chewing,eating."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last in spite of expectations (5,3)","output":"### Answer: AFTER ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in spite of expectations\n  Cryptic defn: To be last is to be after all the rest. \nAnswer: In spite of expectations, as in \"he came after all\", meaning he did, though we thought he wouldn't.."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stay cool and don't lose everything! (4,4,5,2)","output":"### Answer: KEEP ONE\u2019S SHIRT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stay cool\n  Cryptic defn: To lose one's shirt is to lose everything one possesses.  So if you have your shirt still, you haven't lost everything."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Southern water where friendly bombs were wanted (6)","output":"### Answer: SLOUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: where friendly bombs were wanted\n  S(abbrev. for $$s$$outhern) + LOUGH(Irish word for lake,body of water). \nAnswer: The name of the protest poem by English poet, John Betjeman, which starts \"Come, friendly bombs, and fall on Slough!\".  The rest may be found here."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Athenian's letter is upside-down in part (3)","output":"### Answer: PSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Athenian's letter\n  **Hidden in**(in part) uPSIde-down. \nAnswer: Athenian's letter(Greek letter)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: John feels a brew of tea (9)","output":"### Answer: LOOSELEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: of tea\n  LOO(like John, slang for the toilet) + **anagram of**(brew) FEELS A. \nAnswer: Descriptive of tea that doesn't come in a teabag, but in loose leaf form.  The references seem to indicate that it's not one word, but two."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Etonian rigs renewed surrender (11)","output":"### Answer: RESIGNATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: surrender\n  **Anagram of**(renewed) ETONIAN RIGS. \nAnswer: Noun; as when one concedes defeat in a chess game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contract mere agent set into motion (9)","output":"### Answer: AGREEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contract\n  **Anagram of**(set into motion) MERE AGENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Available around noon, jerk becomes mad (8)","output":"### Answer: FRENETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: mad\n  [FREE(available, as in \"is that seat free?\") **containing**(around) N(abbrev. for noon)] + TIC(an involuntary pull,jerk of a muscle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old planes reached the borders of Leeds (6)","output":"### Answer: CAMELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old planes\n  CAME(reached,arrived at) + LS{the first and last letters(the borders) of \"Leeds\"}. \nAnswer: The old (World War 1) British single-seater fighter bi-planes made by the Sopwith Aviation Company."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wield minute charming symbol, say (5)","output":"### Answer: TOTEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: charming symbol, say\n  TOTE(wield, as in to \"tote a gun\") + M(abbrev. for the minute time period)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She's up and down carrying milk? (3)","output":"### Answer: EWE \n ### Explanation: Definition: She's up and down carrying milk\n  Cryptic defn: A palindrome(up and down, in a down clue); and being female, she could be nursing, and therefore carrying milk.\nAnswer to pic #2:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learning about bad weather in France (8)","output":"### Answer: LORRAINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in France\n  LORE(the body of learning,knowledge, especially that which is handed down by tradition) **containing**(about) RAIN(bad weather). \nAnswer: One of the regions in France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foolishness of motorist changing hands (6)","output":"### Answer: DRIVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foolishness\n  \"driver\"(motorist) with \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\") **replaced by** \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\") (changing hands)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman set about Romeo after information from cop (8)","output":"### Answer: GENDARME \n ### Explanation: Definition: cop\n  [DAME(formerly a form of address to a woman) **containing**(set about) R(represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet)] **placed after**(after) GEN(information, derived from \"$$gen$$eral information\"). \nAnswer: From the French, term for cop,policeman, more strictly speaking, a soldier performing police duties among the civilian population."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In favour of accepting a pound in coin (6)","output":"### Answer: FLORIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: coin\n  FOR(in favour of) **containing**(accepting) L(abbrev. for the English currency unit, the pound) + IN. \nAnswer: A former British coin worth 2 shillings pre-decimalisation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tell man to transform plot of land (9)","output":"### Answer: ALLOTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: plot of land\n  **Anagram of**(transform) TELL MAN TO. \nAnswer: In Britain, a plot of land rented by an individual for cultivation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meat containing a trace of nitrite is corrupt (5)","output":"### Answer: VENAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: corrupt\n  VEAL(meat from a calf raised for its meat) **containing**(containing) N{initial letter(a trace) of \"nitrite\"}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celestial ruler gives back Middle Eastern port (4)","output":"### Answer: ZEUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celestial ruler\n  **Reversal of**(back) SUEZ(a Middle Eastern port, in NE Egypt). \nAnswer: The supreme god of the heavens, celestial ruler, of the ancient Greeks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noble family blasts other ranks (7)","output":"### Answer: WINDSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noble family\n  WINDS(blasts of air) + OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\", those in the military without a commission). \nAnswer: The official name of the current British royal,noble family."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Public work is best (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERTOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: best\n  OVERT(public,not hidden) + OP(abbrev. for opus, a piece of musical work). \nAnswer: As a verb, to better others."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Addict found in substance-abuse rehabilitation (4)","output":"### Answer: USER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Addict\n  **Hidden in**(found in) substance-abUSE Rehabilitation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It can be used to strike a sovereign (5)","output":"### Answer: RULER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It can be used to strike,sovereign\n  Double defn:.1st: In use during those days when teachers were allowed to inflict corporal punishment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put back in place to control the nation (9)","output":"### Answer: REINSTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put back in place\n  REIN(to control,restrain, literally, as with a horse, or figuratively) + STATE(a nation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink induced trance (6)","output":"### Answer: NECTAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n  **Anagram of**(induced) TRANCE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entice one round summit of volcano (8)","output":"### Answer: COTOPAXI \n ### Explanation: Definition: volcano\n  [COAX(to entice,tempt, one way of coaxing somebody) + I(Roman numeral for one)] **containing**(round)  TOP(the summit,peak). \nAnswer: A volcano in the Andes in Ecuador."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Closure is imminent when project leader goes (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Closure\n  \"pending\"(not happening yet but imminent) **minus**(goes) \"p\"{initial letter(leader) of \"project\"}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gemstone makes them stay (8)","output":"### Answer: AMETHYST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gemstone\n  **Anagram of**(makes) THEM STAY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record and preserve an impasse (6)","output":"### Answer: LOGJAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: impasse\n  LOG(a record of events) **plus**(and) JAM(a preserve, the type you spread on your bread)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cause irritation right on the joint (6)","output":"### Answer: RANKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cause irritation\n  R(abbrev. for \u00ad$$r$$ight)  **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ANKLE(joint in your leg)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tailor has fitting interrupted by attorney (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tailor\n  APT(fitting,appropriate) **containing**(interrupted by) DA(abbrev. for $$d$$istrict $$a$$ttorney,prosecutor in the USA)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old book of narcotics (7)","output":"### Answer: NUMBERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old book,narcotics\n  Double defn: 1st: The book in the Old Testament; and 2nd: The class of substances that blunt,numb the senses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alec never misrepresented suitability (9)","output":"### Answer: RELEVANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: suitability\n  **Anagram of**(misrepresented) ALEC NEVER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Painter overseen by arrangement (8)","output":"### Answer: VERONESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Painter\n  **Anagram of**(by arrangement) OVERSEEN. \nAnswer: Paolo, 16C Venetian painter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peer under berth for letter (8)","output":"### Answer: LANDLORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\n  LORD(a peer) ***placed under***(under, in a down clue) LAND(as when a ship goes into berth). \nAnswer: One who lets out his property,letter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good man has a cry when put away (4)","output":"### Answer: STOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: put away\n  {ST(abbrev. for \"saint\"(a good man)} **plus**(has) OW(a cry expressing pain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set down reservists in harbour (9)","output":"### Answer: ENTERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: harbour\n  [ENTER IN](to write or copy a record in writing,to set down) **containing**(\u2026in) TA(abbrev. for $$T$$erritorial $$A$$rmy, the volunteer reserve force). \nAnswer: To have in mind,harbour, eg. thoughts of being President."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go steady when assimilating an oriental dance (8)","output":"### Answer: COURANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n  [COURT(go steady,date someone exclusively) **containing**(AN)] + E(abbrev. for eastern,oriental). \nAnswer: A dance dating from the 17C."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trot round area that's made good (8)","output":"### Answer: REPLACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: made good \n  RED(a communist, who could be a Trotskyite, abbreviated to Trot, a follower of Leon Trotsky, Russian revolutionary) **containing**(round) PLACE(an area,locality). \nAnswer: If something is defective, it could be made good by being replaced."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Usual time to say goodbye (4)","output":"### Answer: PART \n ### Explanation: Definition: say goodbye\n  PAR(the usual,standard) + T(abbrev. for time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Even a place of higher education has class (7)","output":"### Answer: UNIFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Even\n  UNI(short for \"university\", a place of higher education) **plus**(has) FORM(a class in school)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Virginia Cooper's caprice (6)","output":"### Answer: VAGARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: caprice\n  VA(abbrev. for Virginia, US state) + GARY(Cooper, American actor, star of many Westerns). \nAnswer: A capricious, whimsical or unusual idea, desire or action."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forgo sleep when touring island (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forgo\n  REST(sleep) **containing**(when touring) IS(abbrev. for island). \nAnswer: Not to accept,forgo."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wanting queen in the picture (5)","output":"### Answer: SHORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wanting\n  R(abbrev. for Regina, Queen) **contained in**(in) SHOT(the photograph,picture).  \nAnswer: Lack of,wanting, usually money."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Read about a Northern city beginning to waive church rules (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CANON LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: church rules\n  CON(to read,to study attentively) **containing**(about) [A + N(abbrev. for northern)] + LA(abbrev. for the city of Los Angels, USA) + W{initial letter of(beginning to) \"waive\"}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chance certainly to tuck into some meat (4-2)","output":"### Answer: LOOK-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chance\n  OK(certainly,sure, as when agreeing with what someone says) **contained in**(to tuck into) LOIN(a cut,piece of,some meat). \nAnswer: A chance to be chosen,participate in,etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Playing area abandoned by college? That's nub of matter (4)","output":"### Answer: PITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: nub of matter\n  \"pitch\"(playing area,field in some sporting games) **minus**(abandoned by) \"c\"(abbrev. for college). \nAnswer: The core,nub of matter, substance (literally) or, an issue (figuratively)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Signal shown in flat, perhaps, by mayor (10)","output":"### Answer: NOTEWORTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Signal\n  NOTE(in music, an example of which,perhaps, is the \"flat\", in contrast to a natural or sharp) **plus**(by) WORTHY(a person of eminent worth, merit or position, of which a mayor is presumably one). \nAnswer: As an adjective of someone,something notable, outstanding.  Almost same in meaning to the adjective, worthy, in fact."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hooligan loitering initially behind museum (6)","output":"### Answer: VANDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hooligan\n  L{initial letter of(initially) \"loitering\"} ***placed after***(behind) [V AND A] (the abbrev. for the Victoria and Albert Museum in London)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female bully delivering a tirade (not half) about incomplete journey (8)","output":"### Answer: HARRIDAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female bully\n  HARAN{\"haranguing\"(delivering a tirade) **minus** the latter half of its letters(not half)} **containing**(about) RID{\"ride\"(journey) **minus** its last letter(incomplete)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine vision I match when dolled up? Yes and no! (7,6)","output":"### Answer: FASHION VICTIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: no\n  F(abbrev. for fine) + **anagram of**(when dolled up) VISION I MATCH. \nAnswer: No! as a negative of \"fine vision\u2026when dolled up\".  A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: My new canine is by part of cage in agricultural store (8)","output":"### Answer: CORNCRIB \n ### Explanation: Definition: agricultural store\n  COR!(an exclamation of surprise,amazement or admiration, roughly equivalent to My! or My! My!) + N(abbrev. for new) + C(abbrev. for canine, as would be used in dentistry) **plus**(is by) RIB(a part of your rib cage).   \nAnswer: A ventilated building for storage of unhusked corn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cold device used by couch potato? (6)","output":"### Answer: REMOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cold,device used by couch potato\n  Double defn: 1st: As in aloof,cold; and 2nd: Short for the TV remote control device."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Around home, get fun in altering late adjustments? (4-6)","output":"### Answer: FINE-TUNING \n ### Explanation: Definition: late adjustments\n  **Anagram of**(altering) GET FUN IN **containing**(around) IN(at home,not out)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expression in banter misjudged (4)","output":"### Answer: TERM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expression\n  **Hidden in**(in) banTER Misjudged."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sun leaders in lurid excess always zealously expose such? (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEAZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: such\n  S(abbrev. for sun) + initial letters of(leaders in) Lurid Excess Always Zealously Expose. \nAnswer: The \"such\" refering to lurid excess displayed,exposed by tabloid papers, including the *Sun*.  A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lucky charm man ignored in paper? He accepts whatever (8)","output":"### Answer: FATALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: He accepts whatever\n  A + TALIS{\"talisman\"(lucky charm, something to ward off evil) **minus**(ignored) \"man\"} **contained in**(in) FT(the Financial Times paper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Affectedly genteel inspector in foreign car (2-2-2)","output":"### Answer: LA-DI-DA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Affectedly genteel\n  DI(abbrev. for \u00ad$$D$$etective $$I$$nspector) **contained in**(in) LADA(the Russian manufactured,foreign car \u2013 if you're not Russian, that is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recipe with good nosh concocted around yard for manager (3,7)","output":"### Answer: ROY HODGSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: manager\n  R(recipe, as used in medical prescriptions, from the Latin, meaning take, as an imperative) **plus**(with) [**anagram of**(concocted) GOOD NOSH **containing**(around) Y(abbrev. for yard, unit of measurement)]. \nAnswer: The current national English football team manager."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Latin woman in trouble reared in Welsh place (8)","output":"### Answer: LLANELLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welsh place\n  **Reversal of**(reared) {[L(abbrev. for $$L$$atin) + LENA(a woman's name)] **contained in**(in) ILL(as a noun for trouble,distress,misfortune)}. \nAnswer: An industrial town in S.Wales \u2013 easier to spell than to pronounce properly (for me, at least)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fierce look in old cricketer securing 50 (6)","output":"### Answer: GLOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fierce look\n  GOWER(David, English cricketer of the late 70's through the early 90s) **containing**(securing) L(Roman numeral for 50)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: By the sound of it, painful area's to rise dramatically (4)","output":"### Answer: SOAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: to rise dramatically\n  **Homophone of**(by the sound of it) \"sore\"(painful area,spot on the body)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sports body holding quiet jolly in place of breeding? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FISH FARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: place of breeding\n  [FIFA(abbrev. for F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de Football Association, the governing international body for football) **containing**(holding) SH(imperative to keep quiet)] + RM(abbrev. for $$R$$oyal $$M$$arines, a slang word for the singular is a \"jolly\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hands are found on this fine brig at sea getting observational responsibility (8,5)","output":"### Answer: WATCHING BRIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: observational responsibility\n  WATCH(something on which hands are found) + **anagram of**(at sea) FINE BRIG. \nAnswer: Instructions to someone to take the responsibility of observing a situation carefully, but not to become involved in it, eg. in a court of law."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Favoured still a US college from the south occupied by lecturer in a familiar way (10)","output":"### Answer: INTIMATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a familiar way\n  IN(favoured,popular,in fashion) + [**reversal of**(from the south, in a down clue) YET(still, as in yet\/still to come) + A + MIT(abbrev. for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the famed US college) **containing**(occupied by) L(abbrev. for lecturer)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current requiring means for steering, we hear, in a set of boats (8)","output":"### Answer: FLOTILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a set of boats\n  **Homophone of**(we hear) \"flow\"(a current) **plus**(requiring) \"tiller\"(a means for steering a boat).  A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irish label in Ireland largely promoted water (8)","output":"### Answer: IRRIGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: water\n  IR(abbrev. for \"Irish\") + **reversal of**(promoted, in a down clue) [TAG(a label) **contained in**(in) EIR{\"Eire\"(the Irish name for Ireland) **minus** its last letter(largely)}]. \nAnswer: As a verb, to water."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: List of duties for all to see obscuring small computing device (6)","output":"### Answer: ROUTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: computing device\n  U(the certification for films which do not have restricted viewing,ie for all to see) **replacing**(obscuring) the letter \"s\"(abbrev. for small) in \"roster\"(a list of duties for personnel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Health organisation accepting hard force in argument (6)","output":"### Answer: THRUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: force in argument\n  TRUST(in the UK, an organisation charged with providing health services under the NHS) **containing**(accepting) H(abbrev. for hard)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Characters held up in terminal alerted airline (2,2)","output":"### Answer: EL AL \n ### Explanation: Definition: airline\n  **Reversal of**(held up, in a down clue) and **hidden in**(characters\u2026in) terminaL ALErted. \nAnswer: The Israeli state airline."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Politician involved in smear goes to earth in usual hangout (8,6)","output":"### Answer: STAMPING GROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: usual hangout\n  MP(abbrev. for Member of Parliament,politician) **contained in**(involved in) STAIN(smear) **plus**(goes to) GROUND(the earth below you).  I could be missing something (eg. \"g\" as an abbrev. for \"goes\"), but if not, there isn't an indication for the first \"g\" in the answer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist with US band has trademark shirt (9)","output":"### Answer: REMBRANDT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n  REM(alternative rock band, formed in 1980 in the US) **plus**(has) BRAND(trademark, as in \"designer brands\") + T(short for a tee-shirt, collarless and buttonless).\nAnswer: van Rijn, Dutch artist, famous for portraits."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A doctor's bitten by oddly mean snake (5)","output":"### Answer: MAMBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: snake\n  A + MB(abbrev. for Bachelor of Medicine,a doctor) **contained in**(\u2026's bitten by) [M+A]{first and third letters of(oddly) \"mean\"}. \nAnswer: A highly poisonous and aggressive African snake."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knock up cradle with hardwood (5)","output":"### Answer: BIRCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood\n  **Reversal of**(knock up) CRIB(an infant's cradle) **plus**(with) H(abbrev. for hard). \nAnswer: The wood from such a tree."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animals long kept in pens hate going out (9)","output":"### Answer: ELEPHANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animals\n  L(abbrev. for long) ***contained in***(kept in) **anagram of**(going out) [PENS HATE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'd take on student having seen disastrous results ending in laziness (8)","output":"### Answer: IDLENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: laziness\n  I'D **containing**(take on) L(abbrev. for learner,student) **plus**(having) **anagram of**(disastrous) SEEN + S{last letter(ending) of \"results\"}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poor Master Brook (6)","output":"### Answer: STREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brook\n  **Anagram of**(poor) MASTER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bother to come back and fire French foreman (6)","output":"### Answer: GAFFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreman\n  I got the answer, but the wordplay has beaten me."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Biscuit Mum takes Joey in prison (8)","output":"### Answer: MACAROON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Biscuit\n  MA(another name for mum,mother) **plus**(takes) [ROO(short for kangaroo, a young one is called a joey) ***contained in***(in) CAN(slang for prison)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demoted Socialist member dined in (9)","output":"### Answer: RELEGATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demoted\n  RED(socialist,communist) **containing**(\u2026.in) [LEG(a member,limb) + ATE(dined)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ready to fight (3-2)","output":"### Answer: SET-TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: fight\n  SET(ready to start) + TO. \nDefn: As a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Task I've managed partly to get out of doing (5)","output":"### Answer: SKIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to get out of doing\n  **Hidden in**(partly) taSK I'VE. \nAnswer: To shirk work or responsibility, an art by itself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River is liability without oxygen, being full of toxins (9)","output":"### Answer: POISONOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: being full of toxins\n  PO(the river in Italy) + IS + [ONUS(liability,responsibility) **containing**(without,not inside) O(chemical symbol for oxygen)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Tate, for example, has painting and really good sculpture (7,7)","output":"### Answer: PICTURE GALLERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Tate, for example\n  PICTURE(a painting) **plus**(and) **anagram of**(sculpture) [REALLY + G(abbrev. for good)]. \nAnswer: Of which the Tate in London is an example.  An almost perfect WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: BBC bring us production on career for cleaner (9,5)","output":"### Answer: SCRUBBING BRUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: cleaner\n  **Anagram of**(production) BBC BRING US **placed above**(on, in a down clue) RUSH(to career, at high speed, and sometimes uncontrollably)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Senior officer takes Russian vehicle up to orbit space station (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Senior officer\n  **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) LADA(a Russian brand of car,vehicle) **containing**(to orbit,circle round) MIR(from the Russian for peace, the Russian-launched manned space station from 1986-2001).  Nice surface. \nAnswer: Senior officer in the navy, equivalent to a general in the army."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change coming over arch-criminal, perhaps? (9)","output":"### Answer: PERCHANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: perhaps\n  PENCE(plural of penny,change you get from bigger denomination money) **containing**(coming over) **anagram of**(criminal) ARCH. \nAnswer: Maybe,possibly,perhaps, often literary, as in \"To be or not to be\u2026\u2026.To sleep, perchance to dream \u2013 ay, there's the rub\u2026..\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No point having feeling without meaning (8)","output":"### Answer: NONSENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: without meaning\n  NO + N(abbrev. for north,compass point) **plus**(having) SENSE(a feeling, as in of touch,taste)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About time! Pull up at the side of the road (6)","output":"### Answer: GUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: at the side of the road\n  **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) [RE(about,with reference to, from the Latin res) + T(abbrev. for time) + TUG(to pull)]. \nAnswer: The drain,channel at the side of the road."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get up and go very fast, heading off (5)","output":"### Answer: OOMPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get up and go\n  \"100 mph\", which is a very fast speed, **minus** the first character(heading off). \nAnswer: Energy and vitality, get-up-and-go."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chosen one's born without honour at home (7)","output":"### Answer: NOMINEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chosen one\n  NEE(born, as an adjective, used as an introduction to a married woman's maiden surname) **containing**(without) [OM(a title,honour bestowed on deserving citizens of the Commonwealth by the Sovereign of the Commonwealth, ie. the British monarch) + IN(at home, not out). \nAnswer: One nominated,chosen to stand as a candidate or to fill a position."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Average man with debt gets crafty in a mean way (14)","output":"### Answer: PARSIMONIOUSLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a mean way\n  PAR(average,norm) + SIMON(a man's name) **plus**(with) IOU(a written acknowledgement of a debt) **plus**(gets) SLY(crafty,wily). \nAnswer: In a stingy,mean way."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dodgy mushroom with toast's keeping daughter bent over toilet (9)","output":"### Answer: TOADSTOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dodgy mushroom\n  TOAST **containing**(keeping) D(abbrev. for daughter) + **reversal of**(bent over) LOO(slang for toilet).  A nice surface, if somewhat gruesome image.\nAnswer: It would be dodgy,risky to eat one as it's likely to be poisonous."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hanging back to see old bird get fish after diving, initially (8)","output":"### Answer: DAWDLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hanging back\n  DAW(archaic,old term for a jackdaw, a bird of the crow family) + [LING(a food fish) **placed below**(after) D{first letter of(initially) \"diving\"}]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pitched to cool independent film director (7)","output":"### Answer: FELLINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: film director\n  FELL(pitched,plunged or fell forward or headlong) **plus**(to) IN(popular,fashionable,cool) + I(abbrev. for \"independent\", eg. in elections). \nAnswer: Federico, Italian film director (and scriptwriter) of \"La Dolce Vita\", \"8\u00bd\", and others."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Open University book includes chapter as a result (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTCOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: a result\n  OU(abbrev. for the Open University) + [TOME(a book, especially a heavy, large or learned one) ***containing***(includes) C(abbrv. for chapter, as in a book)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puts active alternative to lethargy (6)","output":"### Answer: STUPOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: lethargy\n  **Anagram of**(active) PUTS + OR(used as an introduction to an alternative)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Welcome to get soldiers in (5)","output":"### Answer: GREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welcome\n  GET **containing**(\u2026.in) RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers,soldiers in the British Army)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Astonishment over American priest discovered in tower (8)","output":"### Answer: SURPRISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Astonishment\n ***Reversal of***(over) US(American) PR(abbrev. for priest) ***contained in***(discovered in) RISE(to tower, extend upward)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chapter on compassion cut by Conservative supporter (6)","output":"### Answer: CRUTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: supporter\n C(abbrev. for chapter, as in a book) ***plus***(on) RUTH(compassion,kindness, usually used in its negative form \"ruthless\") ***containing***(cut by) C(abbrev. for a member of the Conservative Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Determined to dispel doubts at the outset (8)","output":"### Answer: RESOLVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Determined\n RESOLVE(to clear away,dispel doubts,fears,uncertainties, as in \"the issue was resolved to everyone's satisfaction\") + D(initial letter of,at the outset of \"doubts\" \u2013 I guess the latter is doubling up)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shoot Republican on board jet (6)","output":"### Answer: SPROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shoot\n R(abbrev. for a member of the Republican Party) ***contained in***(on board) SPOUT(a jet, spout from which liquid flows, eg. in a fountain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Correspond with Mark (5)","output":"### Answer: TALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Correspond with,Mark\n Double defn: 1st: To match,correspond as in \"their figures tally with each other\" ; and 2nd: A mark,notch made on a tally-stick to indicate the amount of debt or payment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bid for a great amount (9)","output":"### Answer: ABUNDANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bid,a great amount\n Double defn: 1st:  A call,bid in the card game, solo whist, undertaking to make nine tricks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It provides evidence of core changes after rector died (6)","output":"### Answer: RECORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: It provides evidence\n [***Anagram of***(changes) CORE ***placed after***(after) R(abbrev. for rector)] + D(abbrev. for died)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offensively obtrusive and pointless complaint by social worker (7)","output":"### Answer: BLATANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offensively obtrusive\n BLAT{\"bleat\",a complaint ***minus*** \"e\"(abbrev. for East,compass point) (pointless) } ***plus***(by) ANT(a social insect, one of whose castes is the worker).\nAnswer: Offensively obtrusive, as with loud noises, loud clothes, etc"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Edges of racket clamped by exceptional Asian craftsman (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTISAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: craftsman\n [R + T](the outer letters,edges of \"racket\") ***contained in***(clamped by) ***anagram of***(exceptional) ASIAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drawing of group outside Knutsford's earliest church (6)","output":"### Answer: SKETCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drawing\n SET(group of things,people) ***containing***(outside) K{Knutsford's initial letter(earliest)} + CH(abbrev. for $$ch$$urch)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duke isn't accepting insolence from a government opponent (9)","output":"### Answer: DISSIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a government opponent \n D(abbrev. for duke) + [ISN'T ***containing***(accepting) SIDE(British slang for insolence,arrogance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Success after actor's debut in French film (5)","output":"### Answer: FARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: film\n GO(a success, as in \"to make a go of a new venture\") *** placed after***(after) [A{actor's initial letter(debut)} ***contained in***(in) FR(abbrev. for $$Fr$$ench)].\nAnswer:  Award winning 1996 quirky film produced, directed and written by the Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country show finally taken in by girl at the end of May (6)","output":"### Answer: NORWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n [W{last latter of(finally) \"show\"} ***contained in***(taken in by) NORA(a girl's name)] ***plus***(at) Y{last letter of(end of) \"May\"}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lack of time after Rex appears in photo (8)","output":"### Answer: SHORTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lack\n AGE(a time period) **placed after**(after) [{R(abbrev. for Rex,Latin for king, as in G(VI) R} ***contained in***(appears in) SHOT(a photo)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remain behind border to protect German queen (6)","output":"### Answer: LINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remain behind\n [LINE(a border, as in \"the thin line between right and wrong\" or \"the county line\") ***containing***(to protect) G(abbrev. for Germany)] + R{abbrev. for Regina,Latin for queen, as in E(II)R}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female meeting city fellows at company dance (8)","output":"### Answer: FLAMENCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n F(abbrev. for female) ***plus***(meeting) LA(abbrev. for the city of Los Angeles) + MEN(fellows) ***plus***(at) CO(abbrev. for $$co$$mpany)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fairy finding prince in position (6)","output":"### Answer: SPRITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fairy\n PR(abbrev. for prince) ***contained in***(in) SITE(a position,where something, eg. a building sits)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers, by not speaking about it at first, able to withstand disappointment (9)","output":"### Answer: RESILIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: able to withstand disappointment\n RE($$R$$oyal $$E$$ngineers,soldiers in the British army) ***plus***(by) [SILENT(mute,not speaking) ***containing***(about) I{initial letter of(at first) \"it\"}].\nAnswer:  Able to bounce back after,withstand disappointment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revive Redwood's principal supporter (5)","output":"### Answer: RALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revive\n R{Redwood's initial letter(principal)} + ALLY(a supporter)\nAnswer:  To improve,revive after a near defeat,collapse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Straw spread around the finish by key racecourse official (7)","output":"### Answer: STEWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: racecourse official\n [***Anagram of***(spread) STRAW ***containing***(around) E{last letter(finish) of \"the\"}] ***plus***(by) D(one of the musical keys from A to G)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to accept general opinion over help from the south (9)","output":"### Answer: REPUDIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse to accept\n REPUTE(what others think,general opinion of person or something) ***containing***(over) ***reversal of***(from the south, in a down clue) AID(help)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: God facing new source of irritation (5)","output":"### Answer: THORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of irritation\n THOR(the Scandinavian god of thunder, rain and farming) ***plus***(facing) N(abbrev. for new).\nAnswer:  Literally or figuratively, as in \"the thorn in your side\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman against supporting strike until now (8)","output":"### Answer: HITHERTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: until now\n [HER(pronoun for woman) + TO(against, as in \"a punch to the  jaw\")] ***placed below***(supporting, in a down clue) HIT(strike)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check in dog book (4)","output":"### Answer: CURB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\n CUR(a mongrel dog) + B(abbrev. for book)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foolish Tibetan so headstrong (9)","output":"### Answer: OBSTINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: headstrong\n ***Anagram of***(foolish) TIBETAN SO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learn from sectarian trouble (9)","output":"### Answer: ASCERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Learn\n ***Anagram of***(trouble) SECTARIAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Important ball oddly ignored by top fashion designer (8)","output":"### Answer: CARDINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Important\n [A + L]{\"ball\" **minus** first and third letters(oddly ignored)} ***placed under***(by) CARDIN(Pierre, top fashion designer)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Born and died in want (4)","output":"### Answer: NEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: want\n NEE(born, as an adjective, used as an introduction to a married woman's maiden surname) ***plus***(and) D(abbrev. for died)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is removed from new athletics bag (7)","output":"### Answer: SATCHEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bag\n ***Anagram of***(new) ATHLECS{\"athletics\" **minus**(is removed from) \"it\"}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop heavenly body getting old (4,2)","output":"### Answer: COME TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n COMET(heavenly body travelling in space) ***plus***(getting) O(abbrev. for old).\nAnswer:  In nautical parlance, to bring a vessel to a stop."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Helping to make one rising up deceptively alluring (5)","output":"### Answer: SIREN \n ### Explanation: Definition: deceptively alluring\n **Hidden in**(helping to make) and ***reversal of***(up, in a down clue) oNE RISing.\nAnswer:  Mythical or real creatures that are deceptively alluring, seducing you into trouble."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meeting unionist during ceremony (5)","output":"### Answer: FORUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meeting\n U(abbrev. for $$u$$nionist) ***contained in***(during) FORM(a ritual,ceremony often implying the absence of real meaning, as in going through the motions,outward forms)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Olympian learnt about sharing immortality (9)","output":"### Answer: COETERNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sharing immortality \n COE(Sebastian, former Olympian in 1980 and 1984) + ***anagram of***(about) LEARNT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Admit in different order to bay (5)","output":"### Answer: INLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: bay\n \"let in\"(admit) with the words reversed(in different order)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After a time a boy gets bubbly (7)","output":"### Answer: AERATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: bubbly\n TED(a boy's name) ***placed after***(after) [A + ERA(a long time period)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having fun catching copper in barometer, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: MERCURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in barometer, perhaps\n MERRY(having fun, resulting in being cheerful,merry) ***containing***o(catching) CU(the chemical symbol for copper).\nAnswer:  An allusive reference:  one finds mercury in a barometer, perhaps  as not all barometers use mercury to measure changes in atmospheric pressure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 16 with shorts (5)","output":"### Answer: BOXER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16\n An allusive reference to boxer shorts, loose undershorts for men."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expanding carrier for body or brick (9)","output":"### Answer: STRETCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expanding carrier for body,brick\n Double defn. 1st: A body carrier made of canvas stretched,expanded on a frame; and 2nd: In masonry, a brick laid so that its longer edge is exposed or parallel to the surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mowers in song managing flock (3,3,3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: ONE MAN AND HIS DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mowers in song managing flock\n Cryptic defn:  Reference to the song \"Ten Men Went to Mow\", whose first verse contains the line \"one man and his dog went to mow a meadow.\"   The answer is also the title of the TV series about sheepdog trials, highlighting the skill of one man and his dog managing a flock."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marker for style of TV serial? (9)","output":"### Answer: SOAPSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marker\n SOAP(opera, a kind of TV serial, exemplified by \"EastEnders\", \"Dallas\" and a seemingly never-ending list)'S TONE(the style,manner adopted in discourse or conversation).\nAnswer:  An allusive reference to the soft rock that can be carved, and formerly used as tombstones,markers for graves."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound round gripped by gripper (5)","output":"### Answer: VOICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound\n O(the round-shaped letter) ***contained in***(gripped by) VICE(or vise, an appliance for gripping an object between its pair of jaws)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool in face of using fingers (7)","output":"### Answer: DIGITAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: using fingers\n GIT(slang for a fool, derived from \"get\" in the sense of \"to beget a bastard\") ***containing***(in) DIAL(a face eg. of a watch,clock; and also slang for a human face).\nAnswer:  Using one's fingers,digits."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 16 sound of sound made by Jack (7)","output":"### Answer: RUSSELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16\n **Homophone of**(sound of) \"rustle\"(a sound).\nAnswer:  An allusive reference to the breed of terriers, formed by Jack **placed before**(by) the answer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink at a play (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: play\n DRAM(a small drink of liquor) ***plus***(at) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 16 finds Brandreth's upset having dropped aitch (2,7)","output":"### Answer: ST BERNARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16\n ***Anagram of***(upset) BRANDRETS{\"brandreth's\" minus(having dropped) \"h\"(letter aitch)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fight with reserves for albums (10)","output":"### Answer: SCRAPBOOKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: albums\n SCRAP(a physical fight) ***plus***(with) BOOKS(reserves, eg. a table before going to a restaurant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bring up drink, keeping unknown under the boot, it may be (4,4)","output":"### Answer: REAR AXLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: under the boot, it may be\n REAR(bring up, eg. pets) + ALE(a drink) ***containing***(keeping) X(in mathematics, a symbol for an unknown quantity).\nAnswer:  The \"it\" that is found under the boot (or trunk in N. America) of a car perhaps,may be as not all cars have their boot at the rear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 16 in Queer Street (6)","output":"### Answer: SETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16\n ***Anagram of***(queer) STREET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get fed up with girl (4)","output":"### Answer: ENID \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n ***Reversal of***(up, in a down clue) DINE(get fed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scott's reserve in reduced game (10)","output":"### Answer: SLIMBRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scott's reserve\n SLIM(reduced,now thin) + BRIDGE(the card game).\nAnswer:  The village where the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve, started by Sir Peter Scott, is sited."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lots of words for music at party, awfully trite (8)","output":"### Answer: LIBRETTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots of words for music\n LIB(short for the Liberal Party) + ***anagram of***(awfully) TRITE.\nAnswer:  Plural for,lots of the text or words sung to the music of an opera or similar extended musical composition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 16 inclined to hustle (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16\n ***Anagram of***(inclined to) HUSTLE.\nAnswer:  Placed before \"hound\", the Scottish term for the (almost same) bloodhound.  Generally used in the context of pursuing the trail of people (eg. Robert the Bruce and William Wallace in romantic Scottish poems), it metaphorically gave the word, \"sleuth\",  a \"detective\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remain in support (4)","output":"### Answer: STAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remain,support\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legendary sword may yours never grow so! (10)","output":"### Answer: SHADOWLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legendary sword\n Cryptic defn:  Reference to \"The Legend of the Shadowless Sword\", a 2005 Korean film released on DVD in N. America, UK and Ireland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nigella coming from Lydd garage (6,4)","output":"### Answer: RAGGED LADY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nigella\n ***Anagram of***(coming from) LYDD GARAGE.\nAnswer:  Nigella damascena, the fennel flower.  Not to be confused with that other Nigella, (unragged) lady, though I don't know whether the surface has anything to do with her."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 16 gives some satisfaction when boy's about (8)","output":"### Answer: ALSATIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16\n ALAN(a boy's name) ***containing***(\u2026's about) SATI(some of the letters in \"satisfaction\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cart concealing poor view of road home? (8)","output":"### Answer: DRIVEWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: road home\n DRAY(a strong cart for hauling heavy loads) ***containing***(concealing) ***anagram of***(poor) VIEW.\nAnswer:  The road in landed property that leads to the house,home."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 16 consecutive letters between articles (6)","output":"### Answer: AFGHAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16\n FGH(consecutive letters in the English alphabet) ***containing***(between) [A + AN](two articles)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good guy in real dressing room (6)","output":"### Answer: VESTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: dressing room\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\",a good man,guy) ***containing***(in) VERY(genuine,real, as in \"the very fool\").\nAnswer:  The room in a church in which vestments (among other things) are kept, and presumably used as a dressing room."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Number at a party going round the room? (4)","output":"### Answer: DADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: going round the room\n D(Roman numeral for the number,500) ***plus***(at) A + DO(a party,function).\nAnswer:  An allusive reference to the lower part of the wall, decorated differently from the upper part, going round the room."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take point afterward? (4)","output":"### Answer: ROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: afterward\n ROB(take illegally) + E(east, compass point).\nAnswer:  \"robe\" placed after \"ward\" gives \"wardrobe\".  What follows?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incipient failure in a new climate is to transform these, tough for the moment (9,5)","output":"### Answer: FINANCIAL TIMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: these, tough for the moment\n F{initial letter of(incipient) \"failure\"} + IN + A + N(abbrev. for $$n$$ew) + **anagram of**(to transform) CLIMATE IS.\nAnswer:  The \"these\" in the defn.  Current,for the moment financially tough times for the EU, in a new climate of financial\/monetary failures.  A clever WIWD (wordplay intertwined with defn.).  First of \"financial\" clues."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chancellor steals to get return one pockets (7)","output":"### Answer: OSBORNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chancellor\n ONE **containing**(pockets) **reversal of**(to get return) ROBS(steals).\nAnswer:  George, currently Chancellor of the Exchequer of the UK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roaming freely in a big way! (2,5)","output":"### Answer: AT LARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roaming freely,in a big way\n Double defn. I think.  2nd: In a big way,to a considerable extent, as in \"the subject was treated at large\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband in posh food shop generates capital (5)","output":"### Answer: DELHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n H(abbrev. for $$h$$usband) **contained in**(in) DELI(short for delicatessen, a shop selling various foods, already cooked or prepared, especially ones imported or unusual,posh?)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bishop to grieve once more's not English one! (9)","output":"### Answer: SUFFRAGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bishop\n [SUFFR  AGAN]{\"suffer again\"(grieve once more) **minus**(not) \"E\"(English) I(Roman numeral for one)}.\nAnswer:  A bishop assisting a higher placed bishop."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some colliers are buried (3)","output":"### Answer: LIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: are buried\n **Hidden in**(some) colLIErs.\nAnswer:  As in \"lie six feet under\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revolutionary nut case lost in confusion (11)","output":"### Answer: SANSCULOTTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revolutionary\n **Anagram of**(in confusion) NUT CASE LOST.\nAnswer:  An extreme revolutionary, from the time of the French Revolution, literally \"without knee breeches\" applied derogatively by the aristocracy to the peasant revolutionaries, but later proudly adopted by the latter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very talented author dies (4-7)","output":"### Answer: WELL-SKILLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very talented\n [WELLS KILLED](possible headline if H.G.Wells, English author dies at someone else's hand).  Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short life one lost in Slough (3)","output":"### Answer: BOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slough\n \"biog\"(an alternative to \"bio\", short for an account of one's life) **minus**(lost) I(Roman numeral for one).\nDefn.:  With a lower case initial, a swamp,mire; and perhaps even figuratively synonymous with that much-maligned town of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swimmer's ginger hairstyle (3,6)","output":"### Answer: RED MULLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmer\n  RED(colour of a ginger-haired person, not quite flaming red) MULLET(a hairstyle).\nAnswer:  A food fish,swimmer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Passage has changed 1a 6a (5)","output":"### Answer: SHAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passage\n **Anagram of**(changed) HAS + FT(abbrev. for newspaper, the Financial Times, answer to 1across 6across)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letter from the front? (7)","output":"### Answer: INITIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Letter from the front?\n Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disreputable woman, fat, wearing blouse (7)","output":"### Answer: TROLLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disreputable woman\n ROLL(what body fat looks like from the outside, and described as) **contained in**(wearing) TOP(in a woman's dressing, what the blouse, the garment above the skirt,  is called)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: British want time in week for withdrawal from ERM (5,9)","output":"### Answer: BLACK WEDNESDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: British want time in week for withdrawal from ERM\n B(abbrev. for $$B$$ritish) + LACK(absence of,want) WEDNESDAY(day,time in week).\nAnswer:  What many called 16 September 1992, the day the British Conservative government was forced to withdraw the pound sterling from the ERM(European Exchange Rate Mechanism).  Some others called it Golden Wednesday.  A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sea inlet where Jack goes in for diamonds (5)","output":"### Answer: FJORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sea inlet\n J(abbrev. for Jack, as in card games) **contained in**(goes in) FOR + D(abbrev. for the diamonds suit in card games)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clouds from high blue area gathered in north-east (7)","output":"### Answer: NEBULAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clouds\n [**Anagram of**(high) BLUE + A(abbrev. for $$a$$rea)] **contained in**(gathered in) NE(abbrev. for north-east).\nAnswer:  Diffuse clouds of gases and particles in outer space."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Who saw himself as winning girl over is pursuing church to become involved (9)","output":"### Answer: NARCISSUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Who saw himself as winning\n [IS **placed after**(pursuing) RC(pertaining to the Roman Catholic church)] **contained in**(to become involved)**  reversal of**(over, in a down clue) SUSAN(girl's name).\nAnswer:  Greek mythological hunter who saw himself,his reflection in a pool, and got won over by,fell in love with it, not realising it was only an image."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unnecessary one in 24 making way for German city (11)","output":"### Answer: INESSENTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unnecessary\n Answer to 24,\"initial\" with I(Roman numeral for one) **replaced by**(making way for) ESSEN(German city)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gain knowledge having evicted sailors in meadow (3)","output":"### Answer: LEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: meadow\n \"learn\"(gain knowledge) **minus**(having evicted) RN(abbrev. for the $$R$$oyal $$N$$avy,collectively sailors)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working man invests pound in bank (5)","output":"### Answer: TILER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Working man\n L(symbol for pound,British currency, as in \u00a3) **contained in**(invests\u2026in)  TIER(a bank, an arrangement of things in a row,tier, as in \"a bank of floodlights\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfect partner for the Tories? (2,5)","output":"### Answer: MR RIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfect partner\n Cryptic defn:  The perfect partner for a female is \"Mr. Right\".  Cryptically, Mr. Right,the side where the Conservative party,the Tories, are deemed to position themselves politically, could also be the perfect partner for them."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film director, back in boat, on downer for the Titanic! (9)","output":"### Answer: STERNBERG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film director\n STERN(what the back of the boat is called) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) BERG(what caused the Titanic to go down,the downer).\nAnswer:  Josef von, Austrian-American film director."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made easier by Miliband to support info about Homeric work, these days irrelevant (11)","output":"### Answer: FACILITATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made easier\n Edit. note. (Thanks ) [AT(by, as in \"he was standing by\/at the door\") + ED(Miliband, currently Labour Party and Opposition leader)] **placed under**(to support, in a down clue) [FACT(actual info) **containing**(about) ILI{the Iliad(classic epic poem,work by Ancient Greek, Homer) **minus**(irrelevant) AD{abbrev. for Anno Domini, attached to the calendar years after the birth of Christ, including the present(these days)}]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cloud over mischievous child showing leg (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LOWER LIMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: leg\n LOWER(to darken,cloud with a frown or scowl) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) LIMB(slang for a mischievous child)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First couple turned up with most elderly individual, an attractive person (9)","output":"### Answer: LODESTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an attractive person\n LODEST ONE{\"oldest one\"(most elderly individual) with the first couple of letters, \"o\" and \"l\" interchanged(turned up, in a down clue)}.\nAnswer:  In addition to a piece of magnetic mineral, also a person who is regarded as the centre of attraction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Czech saint is lord over unnamed Italian city (7)","output":"### Answer: LUDMILA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Czech saint\n LUD(lord, as in \"my lud\", \"m'lud\" used when addressing the judge in a court of law) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) MILA{\"Milan\"(north Italian city) **minus** \"n\"(abbrev. for $$n$$ame) (unnamed)}.\nAnswer:  Of Bohemia, Czech saint and martyr."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fought Green, getting into bed with Liberal (7)","output":"### Answer: BRAWLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fought\n RAW(green,new) **contained in**(getting into) BED **plus**(with) L(abbrev. for a member of the Liberal Party).  A nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look to head north in UK boat (5)","output":"### Answer: UMIAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat\n **Reversal of**(to head north, in a down clue) AIM(to look in a certain direction) **contained in**(in) UK.\nAnswer:  Variously spelled as umialak, umiaq, umiac, oomiac or oomiak."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Best year for character in Stowe (5)","output":"### Answer: TOPSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: character in Stowe\n TOPS(the best,the cream) + Y(abbrev. for year).\nAnswer:  Character in American author Harriet Beecher Stowe's \"Uncle Tom's Cabin\", from which is derived the phrase \"growed like Topsy\" or \"grew like Topsy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: According to Sarkozy the wife makes the rules (3)","output":"### Answer: LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: the rules\n LA(the definite article \"the\" as would be said,according to Sarkozy former President of France) W(abbrev. for $$w$$ife)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stay true (7)","output":"### Answer: STAUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stay,true\n  Double defn: 1st:  To stem,stay,halt from flowing, such as blood from a wound; and 2nd:  Firm,loyal,true as in \"a staunch ally\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave without a second course (7)","output":"### Answer: DESSERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: course\n  DESERT(to leave,abandon) **containing**(without) S(abbrev. for second, the unit of time, as in \"h:m:s\".)\nAnswer:  The last course of a meal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obscenity that turns stomachs (4)","output":"### Answer: SMUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obscenity\n  **Reversal of**(turns)  TUMS(plural of an informal\/childish word for that part of your anatomy, the stomach)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fussy detail (10)","output":"### Answer: PARTICULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fussy,detail\n  Double defn: 1st:  Exceptionally choosy,fastidious,fussy, as in \"being particular about the compay she keeps\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Name some judge or general (6)","output":"### Answer: GEORGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Name\n  **Hidden in**(some) judGE OR GEneral."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Can count on union backing about tea break (8)","output":"### Answer: NUMERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Can count\n  NUM(abbrev. for the \"National Union of Miners\" in the UK) + **reversal of**(backing) RE(about,with reference to, from the Latin) **anagram of**(break) TEA.\nAnswer:  Able to understand, and use, the concept of numbers especially in arithmetical operations,can count as in \"accountants are required to be numerate at the  least\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He saw himself as winning on the pools (9)","output":"### Answer: NARCISSUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: He saw himself as winning on the pools\n  Cryptic defn:  Greek mythological hunter who saw himself,his reflection in a pool (not the football one), a reflection he thought was winning,charming and attractive, and fell in love with it, not realising it was only an image.  He does get around in Crosswordland, appearing in my last blog."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In skill the French sentry should be (5)","output":"### Answer: ALERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sentry should be\n  ART(skill) **containing**(in\u2026) LE(the definite article, \"the\", in French)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Increase the strain (5)","output":"### Answer: BREED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Increase the strain\n  Cryptic defn:  To reproduce,multiply,increase the same specific biological variety or ancestry,strain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pact goes awry \u2014 blame him (9)","output":"### Answer: SCAPEGOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: blame him\n  **Anagram of**(awry) A PACT GOES.\nAnswer:  The \"him\" in the clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A voracious reader (8)","output":"### Answer: BOOKWORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: A voracious reader\n  Cryptic defn. (or Double defn?) A figurative description of someone who reads or studies a lot,voraciously.  Or one of many insects like the silverfish and woodlouse that greedily,voraciously consumes,reads? books (more specifically the paste in the binding)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Staff provided to help the disabled (6)","output":"### Answer: CRUTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Staff provided to help the disabled\n  Cryptic (not very) defn:  A staff that aids,helps the disabled to move about."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reinstated after review, having financial difficulties (10)","output":"### Answer: STRAITENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: having financial difficulties\n  **Anagram of**(after review) REINSTATED.\nAnswer:  One that has been put into difficulties, especially financial ones."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One has a lot of fun with it (4)","output":"### Answer: UNIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One\n  UN(most of the letters,a lot of \"fun\") **plus**(with) IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fields of activity he gets a mixed press about (7)","output":"### Answer: SPHERES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fields of activity\n  HE **contained in**(gets\u2026about) **anagram of**(mixed) PRESS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One about to settle in the country (7)","output":"### Answer: IRELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n  I(Roman numeral for one) + RE(with reference to,about) + LAND(to settle on the ground or other surface after flying)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Modify a painting technique (7)","output":"### Answer: TEMPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: painting technique\n  TEMPER(to modify by softening,toning down) + A\nAnswer:  A painting technique using a mixture of water and egg yolk\/egg and oil as a binder for the pigments; a contrast to oil paintings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boat without a bow, say? (5)","output":"### Answer: UTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: say\n  \"cutter\"(any of 3 types of boat) ***minus***(without) its first letter(bow).  A tricky surface, and the customary Rufus nautical reference."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They nick money (7)","output":"### Answer: COPPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They nick,money\n  Double defn:  1st: Slang for policement, who arrest,nick the nickers; and 2nd:  Coins,money of small denominations."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Variation resolved in game (6)","output":"### Answer: ENIGMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Variation\n  **Anagram of**(resolved) IN GAME.\nAnswer:  ~~I presume that an enigma, something that is not understandable must be a variation from the normal scheme of things.~~ Edit.note (thanks ):  Reference to one of Elgar's Enigma Variations."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative member set to dismiss strikers? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SQUARE LEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: set to dismiss strikers\n  SQUARE(conservative, as used to describe one side of the generation gap by the other) + LEG(a member, anatomically).\nAnswer:  In cricket, one of the fielders put in place and ready,set to catch out,dismiss batsmen,strikers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Powerful agency about to take on performer (7)","output":"### Answer: REACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Powerful agency\n  RE(with reference to,about \u2013 third appearance) **plus**(to take on) ACTOR(performer on stage or screen).\nAnswer:  An apparatus,agency producing lots of energy,powerful."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Could be he is to make firm statement (13)","output":"### Answer: PRONOUNCEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: statement\n  PRONOUN(an example of which could be \"he\") + CEMENT(make firm,secure,bind, as in \"cementing a relationship\").  My COD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restrain a friend in final defeat (9)","output":"### Answer: CHECKMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: final defeat\n  CHECK(to restrain,stop) + MATE(a friend, usually a close or intimate one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of the house (7)","output":"### Answer: ROOFTOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Head of the house\n  Cryptic defn:  That which is on top,head of a house."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sanctimonious bounder or ring fighter (7)","output":"### Answer: PICADOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: ring fighter\n  PI{short for pious(sanctimonious)} + CAD(a bounder,despicable person) + OR.\nAnswer:  A matador's assistant(a fighter) in the ring where the bloodsport of bullfighting takes place.."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caution \u2014 jumble sale! (7)","output":"### Answer: AUCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: sale\n  **Anagram of**(jumble) CAUTION.  A nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brand that is going out (6)","output":"### Answer: SORTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: going out\n  SORT(a type,brand) IE(abbrev. for that is, from the Latin \"$$i$$d $$e$$st\").\nAnswer:  A relatively short return trip,a going out (and coming back)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Standard in American university depressing a student (5)","output":"### Answer: USUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Standard\n  U.S.(abbrev. to denote American) + U(abbrev. for university) ***placed over***(depressing, in a down clue) L{abbrev. for a learner(a student)}\nAnswer to pic#4"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old man slow to develop sense of taste (6)","output":"### Answer: PALATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sense of taste\n  PA(term for an or your old man) + LATE(slow to eg. develop, as in \"a late bloomer\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ponder mixed drink (6)","output":"### Answer: PERNOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n  **Anagram of**(mixed) PONDER\nAnswer:  Trademark name for an aniseed flavoured aperitif,drink from France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reasonable distance on a golf course (7)","output":"### Answer: FAIRWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: on a golf course\n FAIR(reasonable,not extremely excellent nor poor, as in \"a fair\/reasonable wage) + WAY(distance in general, as in \"it's some way from here to there\").\nAnswer:  That part of a golf course between tee and putting green where the grass is cut short."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fireplace contains Ulster stone (7)","output":"### Answer: GRANITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stone\n  GRATE(a fireplace) **containing**(contains) NI(abbrev. for $$N$$orthern $$I$$reland, loosely and not uncontroversially refered to as Ulster)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corrupt grown-up English count (10)","output":"### Answer: ADULTERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Corrupt\n  ADULT(grown-up) + E(abbrev. for $$E$$nglish) + RATE(to count for,to matter,to be worthy of, as in \"this hotel does not rate four stars\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Illicit drugs found in storage area (4)","output":"### Answer: GEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illicit drugs\n  **Hidden in**(found in) storaGE ARea.\nAnswer:  Slang for illicit drugs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrible end of term for taletellers (5)","output":"### Answer: GRIMM \n ### Explanation: Definition: taletellers\n GRIM(terrible,dire) + M(last letter, end of \"term\").\nAnswer:  The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, German tellers of folk tales\/fairy tales."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set off for school in time (8)","output":"### Answer: DETONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set off\n  ETON(College, one of the English public schools) **contained in**(in) DATE(a 24-hour period in time).  Nice surface"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Measure appropriate for Cockneys (4-4)","output":"### Answer: HALF-INCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: appropriate for Cockneys\n  A measure of length, about 13mm.\nAnswer:  In Cockney rhyming slang, \"half-inch\" or \"'alf-inch\" stands for \"pinch\",to appropriate,steal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of showroom has demanding piece of pottery (5)","output":"### Answer: SHARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: piece of pottery\n  S(first letter,head of \"showroom\") **plus**(has) HARD(demanding of,no piece of cake)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark enters relationship for a while (4)","output":"### Answer: TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: while\n  M(abbrev. for $$m$$ark) **contained in**(enters) TIE(a connection,relationship).\nAnswer:  As in \"they have been gone for quite a while\/time\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barristers sing the French song (10)","output":"### Answer: BARCAROLLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: song\n  BAR(the collective noun for the practising barristers in a given community) + CAROL(to sing, especially Christmas songs or hymns) + LE(the definite article, \"the\" in French).\nAnswer:  A boating song of the Venetian gondoliers, or a piece of music in that sytle.  Alternatively spelled as \"barcarole\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Careworn writer (7)","output":"### Answer: HAGGARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Careworn,writer\n  Double defn: 1st:  A physical appearance resulting from being careworn,fatigued by trouble and worry; and 2nd:  Rider, English writer of adventure stories, including \"King Solomon's Mines\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor admits English ceremonial is appropriate (7)","output":"### Answer: MERITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: appropriate\n  MD(abbrev. for $$D$$octor of $$M$$edicine) **containing**(admits) E($$E$$nglish) + RITE(ceremonial as a noun, as in \"the ceremonial of a church wedding\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Biblical queen? There's trouble! (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Biblical queen\n  ***Anagram of***(trouble) THERE'S.\nAnswer:  In the Bible. a Jewish queen to the king of Persia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tension is beginning to smash lock (6)","output":"### Answer: STRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tension\n  S(first letter of,beginning to \"smash\") + TRESS(a lock of hair)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny submitted material (5)","output":"### Answer: PLAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\n  P(abbrev. for the $$p$$enny) + LAID(presented,submitted for consideration, as in \"I laid\/submitted my case before the committee\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teaching flower arrangement to rock singer? (7)","output":"### Answer: LORELEI \n ### Explanation: Definition: rock singer\n  LORE(the knowledge,teaching that is traditionally handed down the generations) + LEI(an arrangement of flowers as a garland worn round the neck, from the Hawaiian language).\nDefn. and Answer:  Alternatively spelled as Loreley.  Legendary German feminite water spirit similar to the Sirens,singers of Greek mythology, associated with the Loreley, a rock on the eastern bank of the Rhine.  I liked the defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star named dreadful artisan (9)","output":"### Answer: TRADESMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: artisan\n **Anagram of**(dreadful) STAR NAMED.\nAnswer:  A man who has a trade or craft,an artisan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mysterious English lake (5)","output":"### Answer: EERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mysterious\n  E($$E$$nglish \u2013 the third appearance) + ERIE(one of the Great Lakes in the North American continent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the middle of the day horse is in shape (7)","output":"### Answer: NONAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: shape\n  NOON(the time that is the middle of the day) **containing**(in\u2026is) NAG(a horse, especially an inferior or worthless one).\nAnswer:  A geometrical closed shape having nine sides and angles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diminished worth of pamphlet during performance (9)","output":"### Answer: DETRACTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diminished worth\n  TRACT(a pamphlet,brief treatise for general distribution, usually with a reliigious or political content) **contained in**(during) DEED(something that's done,performed).\nAnswer:  Past tense of to take away part of,diminish something\/someone's value,worth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caution astute cheat (4,5)","output":"### Answer: CARD SHARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheat\n  CARD(the yellow card shown to a footballer after he\/she has committed a foul, as a caution that the next foul will result in he\/she being sent to the showers) + SHARP(astute,smart).  A nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Six in regatta tragically sink (9)","output":"### Answer: GRAVITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sink\n  VI(Roman numeral for six) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(tragically) REGATTA.\nAnswer:  To sink to earth, under the force of gravity.  It could also mean to move to  a figurative source of attraction, but then it would not necessarily be to sink."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Will set-up subdue conservationists? (9)","output":"### Answer: TESTAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Will\n  **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) SET + TAME(to subdue,tone down,domesticate a wild or unruly being, eg. Shakespeare's Kate) + NT(abbrev. for the $$N$$ational $$T$$rust, an organisation dedicated to preserving,conserving the cultural or environmental treasures of a region.  First organisation was for England\/Wales\/N.Ireland, but now similar ones are to be found in other regions and countries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge for carrying soldier into battle (7)","output":"### Answer: FREIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge for carrying\n  RE(abbrev. for a member,soldier of the $$R$$oyal $$E$$ngineers) **contained in**(into) FIGHT(battle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At once I disposed of poison (7)","output":"### Answer: ACONITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: poison\n  **Anagram of**(disposed of) AT ONCE I.\nAnswer:  A poison derived from plants of the genus Aconitum.  Highly toxic, but also used after processing or in very small doses in Indian and Chinese medicine.  And some are grown as ornamental garden plants!  A nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carried pole through tunnel (5)","output":"### Answer: BORNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carried\n  N(abbrev. for the $$n$$orth pole) **contained in**(through) BORE(a tunnel,hole made by boring through)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shelter detective in Yorkshire (5)","output":"### Answer: LEEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Yorkshire \n  LEE(the part or side that is sheltered from the wind) + DS(abbrev. for detective sergeant).\nAnswer:  The city in Yorkshire."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In which poor income is choking firm and credit is squeezed (8,6)","output":"### Answer: ECONOMIC CRISIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: In which poor income is choking firm and credit is squeezed\n  [CR(abbrev. for credit) + IS] **contained in**(squeezed) {**anagram of**(poor) [INCOME IS] **containing**(choking) CO(abbrev. for company,firm)}.  Defn:  A WIWD($$w$$ordplay $$i$$ntertwined $$w$$ith $$d$$efinition) clue \u2013 describing two symptoms of an economic crisis.  Nice, even though the answer is not difficult to get."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She used to come out with it in entry on left (5)","output":"### Answer: DEBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: entry on left\n  DEB(short for debutante, a young girl introduced to society,come out in a grand occasion, basically signalling she's ready for it \u2013 does \"used\" mean this practice is defunct now?) **plus**(with) IT.\nAnswer:  In accountancy, specifically double-entry book-keeping, a debits was\/is traditionally an entry on the left side, and a credit on the right \u2013 in a mostly right-handed species, the left-hand more often than not takes the rap!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Director oddly upset by these changes in household cover (9)","output":"### Answer: DUSTSHEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: household cover\n  D(abbrev. for director) + U,S,T(the letters in the 1st, 3rd, and 5th positions,oddly of \"upset\") **plus**(by) **anagram of**(changes) THESE.\nAnswer:  What is used to cover the furniture, etc. in a household, if they're to be left undusted for a long time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half an hour in local, drunk on this (7)","output":"### Answer: ALCOHOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n  HO(half of the letters in \"hour\") ***contained in***(in) **anagram of**(drunk) LOCAL.  A nice surface and WIWD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pilot is not visiting each country (7)","output":"### Answer: ESTONIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n  **Anagram of**(pilot, as in to steer) [IS NOT] **contained in**(visiting) EA(abbrev. for each)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Antisocial guy finally read short book (5)","output":"### Answer: DWEEB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Antisocial guy\n  D(last letter of,finally \"read\") + WEE(small,short in length, area or volume) + B(abbrev. for book).\nAnswer:  Slang for an eccentric person or one awkward in a social evironment , antisocial in that sense, and not in the pathological sense, which would be too harsh a definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's taken in for a pill dissolved with oxygen (5,4)","output":"### Answer: APRIL FOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's taken in\n  **Anagram of**(dissolved) [FOR A PILL] **containing**(dissolved with) O(chemical symbol for the element, oxygen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High winds in Blackburn? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: JET STREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: High winds\n  JET(black) + STREAM(a small river or brook,burn).\nAnswer:  In meteorology, the layer, about 12000 metres high, of strong,high winds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study writer's material (5)","output":"### Answer: DENIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\n  DEN(a study,a quiet room where you could study, if you wanted to) + I'M{a contraction of \"I am\",writer(I) is,writer's}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tyrannical leader usurps king in horrific chamber piece (7)","output":"### Answer: MACBETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: piece\n  T(initial letter,leader of \"tyrannical\" ***replacing***(usurps) \"r\"(abbrev. for Rex in Latin,king) in **anagram of**(horrific) \"chamber\".\nAnswer:  A play,piece by Shakespeare.  Another WIWD clue as the clue describes Macbeth's deed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First sailor to lose a rope at sea hasn't a chance (2-5)","output":"### Answer: NO-HOPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: hasn't a chance\n  NOH{\"Noah\"(in Genesis, he \u2013 and family \u2013 was the first human to float,first sailor, in an ark in the great flood, when all the other non-sailors perished) **minus**(to lose) \"a\"} + **anagram of**(at sea) ROPE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note fruit that's right outside little Jack's place (2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: IN A CORNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: little Jack's place\n  [IE(abbrev. for $$i$$d $$e$$st, Latin for that is,that's) + R(abbrev. for right)] **containing**(outside) [N(abbrev. for a note) + ACORN(fruit of the oak tree)].\nAnswer:  Reference to the nursery rhyme about little Jack Horner, who sat in a corner, eating\u2026..  It has been interpreted as referring to acts of opportunism by various characters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: National flag on Howth Head (5)","output":"### Answer: IRISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: National\n  IRIS(some of the species of iris plants are commonly called flags, eg. the blue flag, the iris versicolour) **plus**(on) H(initial letter,head of \"Howth\").\nAnswer:  A national,citizen of Ireland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secure, like boltholes for spies when hiding (2,4,2,6)","output":"### Answer: AS SAFE AS HOUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secure\n  AS(like, as used in a simile like this) + SAFE HOUSES(hiding places,boltholes for spies on the run) **containing**(\u2026hiding) AS(as in \"as and when\").  A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Volume of copper piece holding constant charge (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CUBIC FEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Volume\n  [CU(chemical symbol for the element, copper)] + BIT(a piece) **containing**(holding) [C(mathematical symbol for a constant number) + FEE(a charge for a service rendered)].\nAnswer:  Pre-metrication, a measure of volume in the Imperial system."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nick's where Dawkins goes on Sunday? (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nick\n  Cryptic defn:  Reference to Englishman Richard Dawkins, leading atheist, ethologist, evolutionary biologist, a joy-to-read author and presenter, who has helped to raise the awareness and level of scientific knowledge in modern societies.  He might go any place but NOT CHurch on Sundays."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spread roughly between two and three scores (6,3)","output":"### Answer: MIDDLE AGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spread\n  Cryptic defn. (I think, or it could be a double defn.):  The extra weight (fat?) spread around the middle of your body that you tend to get when you're roughly between 40 (two score) and 60(three score) years old (cf. the biblical \"the days of our years are threescore years and ten\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Modest hotel snubbed Brahmans for instance (5)","output":"### Answer: CASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brahmans for instance\n  \"chaste\",modest, as usually applied to females **minus**(\u2026snubbed) H(represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet).\nAnswer:  Or Brahmins, members of the highest, or priestly, class in the caste system of the Hindus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broken street light moved elsewhere (9)","output":"### Answer: RESETTLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: moved elsewhere\n  [**Anagram of**(broken) STREET] + LED(abbrev. for $$l$$ight $$e$$mitting $$d$$iode, an increasingly common replacement for the bulb)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polish actor? (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polish,actor\n  Double defn: 1st:  The gleaming brightness obtained by polishing; and 2nd:  Martin, or his son, Charlie, American actors, take your pick."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave port in Kent, say, with a list corrected (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SET SAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave port\n  SE(abbrev. for the South East region of England, of which for example,say, Kent is part) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(corrected) A LIST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He wed a wild racy divorcee for starters (6)","output":"### Answer: EDWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: He\n  **Anagram of**(wild) [WED A] + R,D(initial letters of,for starters \"racy\" and \"divorcee\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punter away getting richer (6,3)","output":"### Answer: BETTER OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting richer\n  BETTER(a punter,layer of bets) + OFF(away from here)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supporter in Colosseum from anarchist group (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ROMAN ARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporter in Colosseum\n  ***Hidden in***(\u2026group) fROM ANARCHist.\nAnswer:  A feature that supports a load in a building , in this case, the Roman Colosseum."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I help one drunk to swallow old grape nut (9)","output":"### Answer: OENOPHILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: grape nut\n  **Anagram of**(drunk) [I HELP ONE] **containing**(to swallow) O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nAnswer:  The suffix -phile indicating a nut,fan,connoisseur, or just someone who enjoys \"the grape\",wine, represented by the prefix oeno-."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge, one replacing monarch in US island (7)","output":"### Answer: JAMAICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\n  J(abbrev. for judge) + {\"America\"(US) with \"a\"(one) ***replacing***(replacing) \"ER\"(current British monarch, $$E$$lizabeth $$R$$egina)}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He split, leaving Humphrey to get mashed potato (6)","output":"### Answer: MURPHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: potato\n  **Anagram of**(mashed) UMPHRY(\"Humphrey\" **minus**(\u2026.leaving) (\"h\" and \"e\")(\"he\" split, ie. not subtracting \"he\" as a single word, but the individual letters)].\nAnswer:  The Irish or white potato."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of coaching has boxing ring in disarray (5)","output":"### Answer: CHAOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: disarray\n  C(initial letter,head of \"coaching\") + [HAS **containing**(boxing) O(letter in the shape of a ring)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stainer numbers tackled by male alto (5)","output":"### Answer: HENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stainer\n  N,N(2 abbrevs. for $$n$$umber) **contained in**(tackled by) [HE(pronoun for a male) + A(abbrev. for alto)].\nAnswer:  A reddish-orange dye,stainer for hair, skin, fingernails, leather and wool, from the henna plant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poem has always intrigued Kyoto union bosses (5)","output":"### Answer: HAIKU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poem\n  Initial letters,bosses of Has Always Intrigued Kyoto Union.\nAnswer:  A poem (could even be in English) in the Haiku style, a very short form of Japanese poetry.  Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prepare to beat up silly person (4)","output":"### Answer: DODO \n ### Explanation: Definition: silly person\n  DO(prepare, as in \"I'll do the salad\") + DO(to beat up a person, in English slang).\nAnswer: A derogatory term for a silly person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reserve best spades \u2013 mountaineers might need them (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ICE PICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: mountaineers might need them\n  ICE(coolness, or even coldness,reserve, in contrast to warmth towards another being) + PICK(the best, as in \"pick of the crop\") + S(abbrev. for spades, the playing card suit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group of females two men insist gets changed in front of truck (6,9)","output":"### Answer: WOMEN\u2019S INSTITUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group of females\n  **Anagram of**(gets changed) TWO MEN INSIST **placed before**(in front of) UTE(short for a utility vehicle,truck).\nAnswer:  Often referred to by its abbrev., the WI, the largest voluntary women's organisation in the UK, providing members with educational opportunities, the chance to take part in wide variety of activities, and to campaign for women's welfare."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cuban radar at sea missing navy's fearsome swimmer (9)","output":"### Answer: BARRACUDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: fearsome swimmer\n  **Anagram of**(at sea) CUBA RADAR{\"Cuban radar\" **minus**(missing) \"n\"(abbrev. for navy)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carry child 1back to house (4)","output":"### Answer: TOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carry\n  TOT(small child) + E(last letter of,back to \"house')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor late in catching male's illness (7)","output":"### Answer: AILMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: illness\n**Anagram of**(doctor) LATE IN **containing**(catching) M(abbrev. for the male sex)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take issue (6)","output":"### Answer: KIDNAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take issue\n  Cryptic defn:  The issue,child is \"kid\", and the whole word denotes to snatch,take for the purpose of extorting a ransom, but kidnapping is not restricted to your kid.  The \u2013nap suffix is now used in words like artnap, starnap, petnap (not to be confused with catnap) or anything-valuable-nap."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of ENT came prepared to contain unknown skin disease (6)","output":"### Answer: ECZEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: skin disease\n  E(initial letter,head of \"ENT\") + [**anagram of**(prepared) CAME **containing**(to contain) Z(a symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics, together with X and Y)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flag raised; wind lessened to an extent (7)","output":"### Answer: DWINDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flag\n  **Hidden in**(to an extent) raiseD WIND LEssened."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chap eating hot rabbit (4)","output":"### Answer: CHAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: rabbit\n  CAT(slang for a chap,man, doubly so if he is a devotee of jazz) **containing**(eating) H(abbrev. for hot).\nDefn:  To talk inconsequently,chat, from rhyming slang \"rabbit and pork\"\/\"talk\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughter check around and look for a place to sit (4,5)","output":"### Answer: DECK CHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a place to sit\n D(abbrev. for daughter)  + **anagram of**(around) CHECK **plus**(and) AIR(a look,demeanour of a person)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Straw was damaged in strong fire \u2013 I'm storing last of rye (7,8)","output":"### Answer: FOREIGN MINISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Straw was\n  **Anagram of**(damaged) [IN STRONG FIRE \u2013 I'M] **containing**(storing) E(last letter of \"rye\").\nAnswer:  What John (but goes by \"Jack\") was for the UK from 2001-2006.  Not to be confused with another Jack Straw, one of the leaders of the 14C Peasants' Revolt in England (a nod to the latter by the former? or self-styling by the former, if you want to be ungenerous?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Engaged again; calmly submissive (8)","output":"### Answer: RESIGNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: calmly submissive\n  RE-SIGNED(with the hyphen, could mean to sign on again,engaged again, as in \"P is not re-signing with his football club, \u2026\").\nAnswer: Without the hyphen, calmly submissive,accepting without resistance, as in \"\u2026and the club is resigned to it.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tiger's first hit bunker (4)","output":"### Answer: TRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: bunker\n  T(initial letter,\u2026's first of \"Tiger\") + RAP(hit,knock).\nDefn:  A sand trap,hazard on the golf course, where even Tiger Woods sometimes finds himself in \u2013 he's only human after all."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conductor is likely to make this movement relaxed (8)","output":"### Answer: DOWNBEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conductor is likely to make this movement,relaxed\n  Double defn:.  1st:  The downward movement of an orchestra's conductor's baton to indicate the first accented beat of a measure; and 2nd:  Descriptive of someone who is unstressed \u2013 and not causing stress either."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Almost bashful objection (5)","output":"### Answer: DEMUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: objection\n  \"Demure\",bashful, as with innocent and young maidens **minus** its last letter,almost.  Nice surface.\nAnswer:  Used as a noun, an objection that has been raised, eg. in a law court."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chief of Staff to dismiss cavalryman (7)","output":"### Answer: COSSACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: cavalryman\n  COS(abbrev. of $$C$$hief $$o$$f $$S$$taff in the military) + SACK(to dismiss,fire from an appointment).\nAnswer:  Also adept at dancing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Newspaper editor on tour \u2013 something that makes an impression on the board (7,7)","output":"### Answer: PRINTED CIRCUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: something that makes an impression on the board\n  PRINT(a printed publication, such as a newspaper or magazine) + ED(abbrev. for editor \u2013 and a few other things) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) CIRCUIT(the route taken for a roundtrip,tour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try to pull cart up enclosed area (9)","output":"### Answer: COURTYARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: enclosed area\n  COURT(the old fashioned word for trying to attract,pull, in the situation where the object is of the opposite sex) + **reversal of**(up, in a down clue) DRAY(a cart for carrying heavy loads)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Use needle and thread to cover the small hole (4)","output":"### Answer: STEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: hole\n  SEW(use needle and thread) **containing**(to cover) T'(contraction,small of \"the\").\nAnswer:  A difficult position to find oneself in,a (figurative) hole."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man of the match's gift? (10,4)","output":"### Answer: ENGAGEMENT RING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man of the match's gift\n  Cryptic defn:  The gift from the man who is considered a suitable candidate,a match for the woman receiving the gift, with the prospect of marriage,the next match.  The MOTM phrase is from sporting events."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game's tense after animosity (6)","output":"### Answer: PIQUET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\n  T(abbrev. for the grammatical tense) **placed below**(after) PIQUE(a feeling of irritation or resentment,perhaps a mild animosity).\nAnswer:  A card game for 2 players, not with a full deck \u2013 the cards, not the players."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fight rugby player \u2013 cut head to toe (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LOCK HORNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fight\n  LOCK(or lock forward, a rugby player in either of the 2 positions in the middle of the second row of the scrum) + HORNS(\"shorn\",cut with its initial letter,head moved to the other end,its toe, in a down clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run then collapse? Sign of distress (8)","output":"### Answer: TEARDROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign of distress\n  TEAR(run quickly) **plus**(then) DROP(collapse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Someone desperate to enter stake \u2013 but not quickly (7)","output":"### Answer: ANDANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not quickly\n  DAN(reference to Desperate Dan, a character in the British comic, The Dandy, and its successor) **contained in**(to enter) ANTE{the amount of money,stake each poker player contributes to the pool, before (hence \"ante\") the cards are dealt, and also the amount representing the share any one participant has in a joint venture}.  An amusing surface of a reluctant poker player down on his\/her luck and money.\nAnswer: A musical direction to play in a moderately slow tempo,not quickly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lying tethered up outside church (6)","output":"### Answer: DECEIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lying\n  **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) TIED(tethered) **containing**(outside) CE(abbrev. for $$C$$hurch of $$E$$ngland).\nDefn: As a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part female rejected? He might not (5)","output":"### Answer: ACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: He, might not\n  \"factor\"{one of the elements,part contributing to a consequence, as in \"morale was a factor in their success\" **minus**(rejected) \"f\"(abbrev. for the female sex)}.\nAnswer: The *he* in the clue who might accept,not reject, a role,a part.  A nice WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A passenger leaving employee's tip at a distance (4)","output":"### Answer: AFAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: at a distance\n  A + FAR(\"fare\",a paying passenger, as in \"a taxi fare\", **minus**(leaving) E(initial letter,\u2026's tip of \"employee\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draw small sailing boat (6)","output":"### Answer: SKETCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw,small sailing boat\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Student is barred from entire contest (7)","output":"### Answer: COMPETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: contest\n \"complete\",entire **minus**(is barred) \"l\"(abbrev. for Student). \nAnswer: As a verb"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To Iran via Barking, for a change (9)","output":"### Answer: VARIATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: change\n **Anagram of**(Barking) TO IRAN VIA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discourage TV serial killer, withholding kiss (5)","output":"### Answer: DETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discourage\n \"Dexter\"(serial killer in TV serial of the same name)** minus**(withholding) \"x\",symbol for a kiss, with which this setter signs off her comments."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hodgson has a side, which is magnificent! (5)","output":"### Answer: ROYAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: magnificent\n ROY(Hodgson,England's football manager) **plus**(has) L(abbrev. for the left side). \nAnswer: Befitting of, or appropriate to a sovereign. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with defin.) clue, with the side being the English team."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor undoing a satin bow (9)","output":"### Answer: BOATSWAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sailor\n **Anagram of**(undoing) A SATIN BOW. \nAnswer: Usually shortened to \"bosun\", a \"coxswain\", another member of a ship's crew, is also shortened, as in a recent TV presenter's commentary of a medal ceremony: \"Ah, isn't that nice, the wife of the IOC president is hugging the cox of the British crew.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Permit freedom for poet (7)","output":"### Answer: LICENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Permit\n Cryptic defn: Reference to \"poetic licence\"(freedom for poet to take liberties linguistically). If you ignore that the 2 parts of the clue mean basically the same thing, you have a double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor returned to invade African nation that is an island (6)","output":"### Answer: TOBAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: an island\n **Reversal of**(returned) AB(abbrev. for able-bodied seaman,a Sailor) **contained in**(to invade) TOGO(an African nation). \nAnswer:  An island in the Caribbean which with Trinidad form an archipelago state."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Concentrating on camping? (6)","output":"### Answer: INTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concentrating\n Cryptic defn: camping is when you temporarily sleep IN a TENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shake when stomach is pumped and milk is found in it (7)","output":"### Answer: SHUDDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shake\n SH,\"stomach\" **minus** its internal letters(is pumped) **plus**(and) UDDER(where milk is to be found)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revolutionary Basques steal beer? Fancy! (9)","output":"### Answer: ELABORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy\n **Reversal of**(Revolutionary) [ETA(abbrev. for an organisation of armed Basques, themselves revolutionary) + ROB(steal) + ALE(beer)]. \nAnswer: Descriptive of something ornate, complex and detailed, in other words, Fancy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Choose to be chubby (5)","output":"### Answer: PLUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Choose,chubby\n Double defn: 1st: To Choose, elect, or support one out of a group, as \"the electorate plumped for the Independent candidate\". First of 3 answers in the SE quarter related to weightiness."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doorman skinned cat (5)","output":"### Answer: OUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cat\n \"bouncer\"(Doorman for a nightclub, say, to keep out undesirable would-be customers) **minus** its outer letters(skinned). And everyone knows you've got to be mean and cruel to be a bouncer.\nAnswer: The snow leopard, a pet amongst setters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dessert, alcohol and feasts regularly causing slight corpulence (9)","output":"### Answer: PUDGINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: slight corpulence\n PUD(short for pudding,an English term for the Dessert course, whether or not it's a pudding) + GIN( ) + ESS[second, fourth and sixth letters(regularly) of \"feasts\"]. \nDefn: \"slight\" might be an understatement here."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish initially bunged in outbuilding (7)","output":"### Answer: GARBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\n B[initial letter of(initially) \"bunged\"] **contained in**(in) GARAGE(an outbuilding to house your vehicle, or more commonly, stuff you don't want any more, but yet cannot bear to dispose of, ie. Rubbish). Which makes it another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Section of Liebestod \u2014 generally heavy stuff (6)","output":"### Answer: STODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavy stuff\n **Hidden in**(Section of) LiebeSTOD \u2014 GEnerally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A few cut? Everyone's cut! (7)","output":"### Answer: SEVERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: A few\n SEVER(cut) + AL[\"all\"(Everyone)** minus** its last letter(cut)]. \nAnswer: A contradiction of \"A few\", hence the \"?\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Almost beheaded at dawn? (5)","output":"### Answer: EARLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: at dawn\n \"nearly\"(Almost) **minus**(beheaded) its initial letter(beheaded). \nAnswer: An example, of which is \"at dawn \". Apt surface as executions usually took\/take place at dawn?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Space shuttle leaving base for difficult task (9)","output":"### Answer: CHALLENGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: difficult task \n \"Challenger\"(one of the US Space shuttles) **minus**(leaving) its last letter(base, in a down clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Link continued briefly to have an effect (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Link \n CONT[\"continued\" **abbreviated**(briefly)], + ACT(to impact on,to have an effect)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Avoiding indecency but ultimately lacking manners (5)","output":"### Answer: MODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: manners \n \"modest\"(Avoiding indecency) **minus** its last letter(but ultimately lacking).\nAnswer: Plural of mode,manner, as in \"to do it in this manner\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Genders at variance, no longer friendly (9)","output":"### Answer: ESTRANGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: no longer friendly \n **Anagram of**(variance) GENDERS AT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wayward queen's tirade (6)","output":"### Answer: ERRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wayward \n ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina,current British queen) **plus**('s) RANT(tirade). Nice surface, but the tirade is more likely aimed at the wayward press these days."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quick-thinking doctor jumps into river (6)","output":"### Answer: NIMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quick-thinking \n MB(abbrev. for \"Bachelor of Medicine\",a doctor) **contained in**(jumps into) NILE(river)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It holds things ancient or new (9)","output":"### Answer: CONTAINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It holds things \n **Anagram of**(new) ANCIENT OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rude picture showing model (9)","output":"### Answer: BLUEPRINT \n ### Explanation: BLUE(Rude,slightly obscene, off-colour \u2013 as if blue wasn't a colour?) + PRINT(hard copy of a picture,photo). As seen\/almost seen in some of the tabloids.\nAnswer: A representation,model of something to be constructed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poorly pirates walk wearily (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAIPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: walk wearily\n **Anagram of**(Poorly) PIRATES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agent crossing river flowing backwards fast (6)","output":"### Answer: SPEEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fast\n SPY(a secret Agent) **containing**(crossing) **reversal of**(flowing backwards) DEE(name of a few rivers in the UK, not to mention Australia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Answer one puts on internet during scripture (7)","output":"### Answer: RIPOSTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Answer\n I(Roman numeral for one) + POST(puts on internet, such as a comment on this blog) **contained in**(during) RE(abbrev. for \"religious education\",learning based on scriptures)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take ages to fit in (6)","output":"### Answer: BELONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: to fit in\n BE LONG(to Take a long time,ages \u2013 as in one telling the spouse: \"Don't be long in dressing\/the bathroom\/the pub, dear\"). \nAnswer: To have a sense of belonging,to fit in within a group or gang"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nixon in China perhaps seeing first half of military manoeuvres (5)","output":"### Answer: OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nixon in China perhaps\n First 4 letters(first half) of \"operations\",military manoeuvres. \nAnswer: An example,perhaps of which is \"Nixon in China\", based on former US President's significant visit to China."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dupe and depose leaders and cause huge change (5)","output":"### Answer: UPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: huge change\n \"Dupe\",\"and\" **minus**(depose) their respective initial letters(leaders). Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deliberately wicked exercises on Rimbaud's earliest poetry (8)","output":"### Answer: PERVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deliberately wicked\n PE(physical education,exercises) **plus**(on) R[initial letter of(\u2026's earliest) \"Rimbaud\"] + VERSE(poetry) \u2013 Arthur Rimbaud being the French versifier."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One close to Blunkett's heart taking marijuana as a writing aid (6)","output":"### Answer: INKPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a writing aid\n I(Roman numeral for \"One\") **plus**(close to) NK[middle letters of (\u2026's heart) Blunkett] **plus**(taking) POT(slang for the drug marijuana).\nAnswer:  Not many of these around nowadays."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Went about in twos (8)","output":"### Answer: REPAIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Went\n RE(about,relating to,with reference to, from the Latin) + PAIRED(grouped together in twos).\nAnswer: Gone to, as in \"after dinner the men repaired to the study\", in pre-feminist days \u2013 nowadays they're more likely to repair to the kitchen to help wash up \ud83d\ude42  The word, interestingly, has etymological links to \"repatriate\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: List of items for discussion by a military commander includes death (6)","output":"### Answer: AGENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: List of items for discussion\n AGA(in Turkey and Muslim countries, a general,a military commander) **containing**(includes) END(the final one,death)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distorted representation of a device for carrying around underwear (8)","output":"### Answer: TRAVESTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distorted representation\n TRAY(a device for carrying all sorts of things, usually by butlers, maids and waiters, and self-service diners) **containing**(around) VEST(underwear to be worn under the shirt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former PM featured in Seattle exhibition (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTLEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former PM\n **Hidden in**(featured in) SeATTLE Exhibition.\nAnswer: Clement, Former Labour PM of the UK from 1945-1951."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's easy for the Foreign Office to return girl involved in plots (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: BED OF ROSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's easy\n [**Reversal of**(to return) FO(abbrev. for the Foreign Office) + ROSE(name of a girl)] **contained in**(involved in) BEDS(plots in your garden, say)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lee and Maria to develop and improve (10)","output":"### Answer: AMELIORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: improve\n **Anagram of**(develop) [\"LEE\" and \"MARIA TO \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City centre of Liebnitz occupied by British soldiers (6)","output":"### Answer: BREMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n B,N[central letters(centre) of Liebnitz] **containing**(occupied by) REME(abbrev. for the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers,British soldiers).\nAnswer: The City in northwestern Germany."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely fastidious about Irish volunteers needing ID to provide medical assistance (5,3)","output":"### Answer: FIRST AID \n ### Explanation: Definition: medical assistance\n F,S[the outermost letters of,(Extremely) \"fastidious\"] **containing**(about) IR(abbrev. for \"Irish\") + TA(abbrev. for the Territorial Army consisting of volunteers) + ID."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go to Indiana to retire (4,2)","output":"### Answer: TURN IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: to retire\n TURN(Go, in games of 2 or more people) **plus**(to) IN(abbrev. for the US state of Indiana).\nAnswer: To call it a night,go to bed,to retire."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Father crossing river on small piece of furniture is certain to succeed (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SURE-FIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: is certain to succeed\n SIRE(Father, as a noun, the male parent usually of a horse or other domestic animal, and, as a verb, to procreate as the male partner) **containing**(crossing) [URE(the river in N. Yorkshire, England, which becomes the Ouse further downstream) **plus**(on) F(initial letter,small piece\nof furniture)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good to receive one thousand roubles for a pound (6)","output":"### Answer: NICKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a pound\n NICE(descriptive of something that makes you feel Good) **plus**(to receive) K(symbol for \"one thousand \" in the metric system) + R(abbrev. for the rouble).\nAnswer: Slang for a,one British pound sterling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's best not to shoot one in colour before daybreak (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RED LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's best not to shoot one\n RED(a colour) **placed before**(before) LIGHT(daybreak).\nAnswer: Refers to the \"one\" in the defn.,a traffic light It's best, if not downright dangerous, to shoot,go past at high speed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Private investigator to consider operating illegally (6)","output":"### Answer: PIRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: operating illegally\n PI(abbrev. for Private investigator) + RATE(to consider, as in \"we consider\/rate him as one of the best\u2026\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's not supposed to contain a record of annulment (6)","output":"### Answer: REPEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: annulment\n REAL(in contrast to,It's not something that is supposed) **contained in**(to contain) EP(abbrev. for a record with $$e$$xtended $$p$$lay vs. the single, something before the digital age).\nAnswer: An annulment of a law or decree."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left for dead after exactly what is needed is found in river (6)","output":"### Answer: EXITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Left\n D(abbrev. for dead) **placed after**(after) [IT(exactly what is needed,a desirable quality, as in \"either you have it or you don't\") **contained in**(is found in) EXE(another river in England)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Juliet had one second to tweet her answer surprisingly (10)","output":"### Answer: SWEETHEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Juliet had one\n S(abbrev. for second as in \"h:m:s\") **plus**(to) **anagram of**(surprisingly) [TWEET HER] + A(abbrev. for answer)].\nAnswer: What Juliet had in Romeo, or Juliet was one herself to Romeo, depending on whether one puts the \"one\" in the defn. or the wordplay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worthless piece about a Conservative (8)","output":"### Answer: NUGATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worthless\n **Reversal of**(about) GUN(refered to in slang as a piece) + A + TORY(member of the Conservative Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An optimist's explanation in support of God (8)","output":"### Answer: PANGLOSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: An optimist\n GLOSS(one of several types of explanation, eg. one in the margin of a manuscript, a verbal one, a deliberately misleading one, or as a short form for glossary) **placed below**(in support of, in a down clue) PAN(the Greek mythological God of the fields, woods, shepherds and flocks represented as half man and half goat, and playing the pipes).\nAnswer: From the optimist Dr. Pangloss, mentor to start with of the main character in Voltaire's satire, Candide. The good Dr's mantra was \"all is for the best in the \""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave at the end after playwright gets cross (8)","output":"### Answer: TRAVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cross\n E(last letter(at the end) \"Leave \"] **placed after**(after, in a down clue) TRAVERS(Ben, English playwright, renown for his farces)\nAnswer:  Something that crosses over between 2 points."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be partly responsible for Conservative statement expressing approbation (10)","output":"### Answer: CONTRIBUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be partly responsible for\n CON(abbrev. for the Conservative Party and its members) + TRIBUTE(a commendation,a statement expressing approbation,approval)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Religious fellow not brought up to talk at length (6,2)","output":"### Answer: RABBIT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: to talk at length\n RABBI(a Religious fellow, learned in Judaism) + TON[**reversal of**(brought up, in a down clue) \"not\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The second half of some erotic novel by Swift (8)","output":"### Answer: METEORIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swift\n ME(The second half of the letters of \"some\") + **anagram of**(novel) EROTIC \u2013 Jonathan Swift being the English author, but not of erotic novels (as far as I know)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be fond of having knowledge too (8)","output":"### Answer: LIKEWISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: too\n LIKE(Be fond of) WISE(having knowledge). A very compact clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appropriate for a toff (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appropriate\n A + SWELL(British slang for a toff,itself slang for a stylish well-dressed man).\nAnswer: As in \"If you're going to be late, it's as well\/Appropriate that you don't come at all\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Newspaper collecting money for a sailor (6)","output":"### Answer: RATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sailor\n RAG(a somewhat derogatory term for a Newspaper) **containing**(collecting) TIN(British slang for money).\nAnswer: A sailor, and in some navies, the ordinary seaman, ie. one with the lowest rating."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opening after Bill's arrival (6)","output":"### Answer: ADVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: arrival\n VENT(an Opening to let out undesirable gases, anatomy excepted \ud83d\ude42   ) **placed after**(after) AD(short for an advertisement; one that's written and distributed is a Bill or handbill)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Number to facilitate and inspire truce (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CEASE FIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: truce\n C(Roman numeral for 100) + EASE(to facilitate) **plus**(and) FIRE(to inspire as in \"all fired up by his rhetoric\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticism directed at military aircraft? (4)","output":"### Answer: FLAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticism\n Cryptic defn: Anti-aircraft fire during military combat, the word coming from the abbrev. for the German phrase for \"aircraft defence cannon\".\nAnswer: Of the adverse sort, nothing constructive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: House sound as a bell outside and fine inside (8)","output":"### Answer: DWELLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: House\n DING(sound as a bell) **containing**(outside and \u2026 inside) WELL(fine).\nAnswer: As a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the team, on the wing, not breaking the rules (6)","output":"### Answer: ONSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not breaking the rules\n Double wordplay: 1st: If one takes \"on\" = \"In \"; and 2nd: On the side,not at the centre,on the wing.  \nDefn. and answer:  In games like football and rugby, not breaking the offside rule. Nice surface of a winger on the playing field."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sayings of modern times (6)","output":"### Answer: ADAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sayings\n Cryptic defn: \"AD\",Anno Domini, attached to any year in modern times, (or, even, any year after the birth of Christ), and thus \"modern times\" = A.D. Ages."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It suffers periodic reversals in the kitchen (3,5)","output":"### Answer: EGG TIMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It suffers periodic reversals in the kitchen\n Cryptic defn: The old fashioned device in the kitchen like a small hour-glass, which is periodically overturned, reversed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order still from photographer? (4,2)","output":"### Answer: HOLD IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order still from photographer\n Cryptic defn: An instruction,Order from a photographer to keep still, in order not to have a blurred photo \u2013 assuming he\/she is holding the camera still also."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anti-Mass movement? (8)","output":"### Answer: SATANISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: movement\n **Anagram of**(movement) Anti-Mass. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue, as Satanism may surely be considered a movement against,Anti Mass, the religious service."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slip into debt, having fallen ill once more (8)","output":"### Answer: RELAPSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: having fallen ill once more\n LAPSE(a Slip,error, as in \"a lapse of memory\" \u2013 especially for me \ud83d\ude42 **containing**(into) RED(in the, signifying one is in debt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We hear wickedness has the advantage in church councils (6)","output":"### Answer: SYNODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: church councils\n **Homophone of**(We hear) \"sin\"( wickedness) + \"odds\"(the advantage one side has against another in a contest, as in \"the odds are on my side\").\nAnswer: church councils formed to discuss ecclesiastical affairs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puts chaps ashore, since they're no sailors (8)","output":"### Answer: LANDSMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: they're no sailors\n LANDS(Puts \u2026 ashore)+ MEN(chaps).\nAnswer: People who live or work on, well, land, no sailors by any means."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Investigate in depth (6)","output":"### Answer: FATHOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Investigate,depth\n Double defn: 1st: As a verb, to discover,Investigate; and 2nd: As a noun, as in \"Full fathom five thy father lies\u2026\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ring back a number of soldiers (6)","output":"### Answer: SIGNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring\n **Reversal of**(back) [TEN(a number) of GI'S(abbrev. for American soldiers)].\nAnswer: A small seal, as part of a finger-Ring."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rose might arrange a date with men (8)","output":"### Answer: EMANATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rose\n **Anagram of**(might arrange) [a date **plus**(with) men].\nAnswer: Originated from,Rose."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sounds an unfavourable bet (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bet\n **Homophone of**(Sounds) \"anti\"(against,unfavourable).\nAnswer: The stake in a bet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker strikes result in restriction on movement (9)","output":"### Answer: HANDCUFFS \n ### Explanation: Definition: result in restriction on movement\n HAND(a Worker, especially of manual labour or general duties) + CUFFS(blows,strikes, especially with the open hand).\nAnswer: What are used to secure,result in restriction on movement, eg. to prevent the restricted from cuffing someone. Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intimidated firm to form a union (5)","output":"### Answer: COWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intimidated\n CO(abbrv. for a business company,firm) + WED(to marry,to form a union)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Declared as supporter in possible deal (7)","output":"### Answer: ALLEGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Declared\n LEG(a supporter, eg. of the human body) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(possible) DEAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prepares to publish working diets (5)","output":"### Answer: EDITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepares to publish\n **Anagram of**(working) DIETS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entrance signs switched round about (7)","output":"### Answer: INGRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entrance\n **Anagram of**(switched) SIGNS **containing**(round) RE(abbrev. for with reference to,about)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Use of sole agent lengthens the process (9)","output":"### Answer: ELONGATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: lengthens the process\n **Anagram of**(Use of) SOLE AGENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Create trend (7)","output":"### Answer: FASHION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Create,trend\n Double defn: 1st: As a verb, to Create,make into the desired shape; and 2nd: As a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spoke to a number in uniform (9)","output":"### Answer: ADDRESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spoke to\n A + D(Roman numeral for 500) + DRESSED(in uniform)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relation seen in public performance (9)","output":"### Answer: OPERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: performance\n RATIO(the Relation between two similar magnitudes, equal to the number of times one contains the other) **contained in**(seen in) OPEN(descriptive of something public)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try out striker in international game (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TEST MATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: international game\n TEST(to Try) + MATCH(one that provides fire after striking, usually against an abrasive).\nAnswer: An international game, especially in cricket or rugby."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go-slow that could be at an end? (7)","output":"### Answer: ANDANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go-slow\n **Anagram of**(could be) AT AN END.\nAnswer: A musical direction to play slowly,Go-slow."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prison for old debt collector who has gone astray (7)","output":"### Answer: DUNGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prison\n DUN(a person who duns,tries to collect a debt) **plus**(who has) **anagram of**(astray) gone. Nice surface.\nAnswer:   A Prison in the old days."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Certainly less than 50% (3,4)","output":"### Answer: NOT HALF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Certainly,less than 50%\n Double defn: 1st: Indeed,surely,Certainly, as in \"I agree he's not half stupid\". But \"not half\" also means \"not really\", as in \"he's not half clever enough to do that\". One of those Janus (two-faced god of war) words\/phrases that can take opposite meanings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Managed football club without money from abroad (5)","output":"### Answer: FRANC \n ### Explanation: Definition: money from abroad\n RAN(Managed, a team, say) **contained in**(\u2026 without) FC(abbrev. for a football club in Britain, eg. MUFC)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Does as one is told \u2014 ring the Turkish officials (5)","output":"### Answer: OBEYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does as one is told\n O(looks like a ring) + BEYS(provincial governors,Turkish officials of the old Ottoman Empire).\nEdit.Note: Solutions:  Pic #1  ; Pic #2 ; Pic #3 ; Pic #4"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current suggestion to take occasional income from shillings and rand as cover (9)","output":"### Answer: INSURANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cover\n I(in physics, the symbol for Current) + NUANCE(a subtle suggestion) **containing**(to take \u2026 income from) **separately**(occasional) [S(abbrev. for shillings) and R(likewise for rand)].\nAnswer: The cover you take against calamities happening to you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband to writer from the religious community (5)","output":"### Answer: AMISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: from the religious community\n H(abbrev. for Husband) **placed after**(to) AMIS(Kingsley or son Martin, English writers, take your pick).\nAnswer: One from the strictly religious community."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barclays thought him such a geezer \u2013 for a time (7)","output":"### Answer: DIAMOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barclays thought him such a geezer \u2013 for a time\n Cryptic defn: Robert Diamond was the CEO of Barclays, which company thought he was such a \"diamond geezer \",a precious chap for a time, until he, and Barclays, got into trouble."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An ancient European, I live right next door to Scotsman (7)","output":"### Answer: IBERIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: An ancient European\n I + BE(exist,live) + R(abbrev. for right) **plus**(next door to) IAN(crosswordland's archetypical Scotsman).\nAnswer: One of one of the ancient peoples that inhabited the Iberian peninsula."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For Inquisition, the One Priest (3)","output":"### Answer: ELI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Priest\n EL(the definite article \"the\" in the language, presumably, used by,For the Spanish Inquisition) + I(Roman numeral for One)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man who wouldn't be left on the shelf? (6,5)","output":"### Answer: MISTER RIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man who wouldn't be left on the shelf?\n Cryptic defn: The Man whom everyone woman wants, and therefore who wouldn't be left on the shelf."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Material from tomb at Ikatan (5)","output":"### Answer: BATIK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Material\n **Hidden in**(from) tomb at Ikatan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Military commander finds range (3)","output":"### Answer: AGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Military commander,range\n Double defn: 1st: An old Turkish Military commander; and 2nd: The trademarked cooker range."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cameron in South of France to return in melancholic state (5)","output":"### Answer: DUMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: melancholic state\n **Reversal of**(to return) [PM(which is what David Cameron currently is) + **containing**(in) SUD(\"South \" in France)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rude writer is to the point (11)","output":"### Answer: IMPERTINENT \n ### Explanation: I'M(contraction of I am,the writer is) + PERTINENT(relevant,to the point)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Government, Republican, mirrored German affirmation (3)","output":"### Answer: RAJ \n ### Explanation: Definition: Government\n R(abbrev. for Republican) + **reversal of**(mirrored) JA(German for yes,affirmation).\nAnswer: From Sanskrit for rule,Government.  As used with \"The\" and a capitalised initial, it stood for the British government in India before partition in 1947."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resolution on pound 6 Barclays were 7 (7)","output":"### Answer: LENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6 Barclays were 7\n ENDING(how a matter is finally resolved,the Resolution) **plus**(on) L(\u00a3,the symbol for pound sterling).\nAnswer: The type of rate(answer to 6down), specifically the interbank lending rates that, together with other banks, Barclays were fixing(answer to 7down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rich old girl to make bet (7)","output":"### Answer: DOWAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rich old girl\n [DO WAGER](to make bet).\nAnswer: An elderly woman with title and\/or property, especially the widow of a king, duke, emperor, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rand given back to French for the antelope (5)","output":"### Answer: NYALA \n ### Explanation: Definition: antelope\n **Reversal of**(back) AYN(Rand, author and philosopher) **plus**(given \u2026 to) LA(French for \"the \", the definite article)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oddly able to enter one country or another (9)","output":"### Answer: AUSTRALIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\n A,L(odd letters,Oddly of \"able \") **contained in**(to enter) AUSTRIA(one country).\nAnswer: another country, a bit further south."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Theologian in box in play (6)","output":"### Answer: FIDDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: play\n DD(abbrev. for a Doctor of Divinity,a Theologian) **contained in**(in) FILE(a box in which documents are kept, could be called a file)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Betrayer Mark takes out dunce's daughter (8)","output":"### Answer: ISCARIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Betrayer\n SCAR(a , of a healed wound, literally or figuratively) ci( ) IIOT(\"idiot\", **minus**( ) \"d\",abbrev. for \" \").\nAnswer: Additional name to Judas, Betrayer of Jesus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fletcher shows resistance in an argument with (5,5)","output":"### Answer: ARROW MAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fletcher\n R(in physics, the symbol for electrical \"resistance \") **contained in**(in) [A ROW]( an argument) **plus**(with) MAKER(The, another epithet for God).\nAnswer: A common noun \u2013 the capital letter was a good misdirection."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arthurian wife to have food sent over (4)","output":"### Answer: ENID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arthurian wife\n **Reversal of**(sent over) DINE(to have food).\nAnswer: The wife of Sir Geraint, one of the the Arthurian Knights of the Round Table."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's prudent to consider carefully (10)","output":"### Answer: DELIBERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's prudent,to consider carefully\n Double defn: 1st: Slowly, not done quickly or rashly,prudently, I suppose as a result of the 2nd defn.; and 2nd: What committees do, or, usually, overdo, or don't do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cross into Nigeria with FT as arranged for Barclays 1 (4,6)","output":"### Answer: RATE FIXING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barclays 1\n X(a Cross) **contained in**(into) **anagram of**(as arranged) [Nigeria **plus**(with) FT].\nAnswer: The \"fiddle\"(answer to 1across) that Barclays did on inter-bank interest, or lending, rates."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot Satan perhaps brings death to Greeks (8)","output":"### Answer: THANATOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: death to Greeks\n **Anagram of**(perhaps) Hot Satan.\nAnswer: In Greek mythology,to Greeks the spirit personifying \"death \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heather in famous commercial battle (10)","output":"### Answer: STALINGRAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: battle\n LING(the Heather) **contained in**(in) STAR(famous, as in \"a star performer\") + AD(short for advertisement,a commercial).\nAnswer: Now Volgograd, scene of a decisive WWII battle between Nazi Germany and its allies against the Soviets."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singer sticks on wet tar \u2013 that's messy (3,7)","output":"### Answer: ROD STEWART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer\n RODS(sticks) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **anagram of**(that's messy) wet tar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: There's no time for standing up Norwegian swimmer (8)","output":"### Answer: BRISLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Norwegian swimmer\n \"bristling\"(standing up, stiffly like the bristles on an animal) **minus**(There's no \u2026 for) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\").\nAnswer:  A small marine food fish of the herring family."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flower from French husband so proverbially good (8)","output":"### Answer: MARIGOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\n MARI(\"husband \" in French) + GOLD(as is traditionally,proverbially considered the epitome of goodness in \"as good as gold\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State needs humour injection (6)","output":"### Answer: PUNJAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\n PUN(linguistic humour) + JAB(an injection).\nAnswer: The state in NW India, and also the neighbouring province of Pakistan, a result of the division of the former Punjab province of British India. The name is derived from Sanskrit for \"five\" and \"water\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Katie Price in river (6)","output":"### Answer: JORDAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Katie Price,river\n Double defn: 1st: Pseudonym of the former The Sun's Page Three girl."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I was leader in bombless state (4)","output":"### Answer: IRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: bombless state\n [I RAN]( I was leader, as in \"I ran the country\").\nAnswer: The state with a nuclear programme, and which no one else can tell if it is or is not without a bomb,\"bombless \""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Many a Welsh runner in the gloaming (4)","output":"### Answer: DUSK \n ### Explanation: Definition: the gloaming\n D(Roman numeral for 500,Many) + USK(Welsh river,runner)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Virgin, perhaps Irish, wearing flared style (7)","output":"### Answer: AIRLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Virgin\n IR(abbrev. for Irish) **contained in**(wearing) A-LINE(a cut,style of a dress or skirt which flares from the shoulders or waist down, in the shape of, well, the letter A).\nAnswer: An example of which,perhaps is Virgin Atlantic, founded by Sir Richard Branson."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bumper edition of \"Latin for Everyone\"? (7)","output":"### Answer: OMNIBUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bumper,Latin for Everyone\n Double defn: 1st: A collection of works by a single author or several works on a similar topic reprinted in one volume, or even a re-broadcast in one of two or more radio or TV programmes broadcast earlier; and 2nd: Translation into Latin of \"for Everyone\".  As this is also a 10across, the setter could have linked this directly to the theme."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Asian capital hasn't managed to progress (2,2)","output":"### Answer: GO ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: to progress\n \"Rangoon\", former name for Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, formerly Burma, in Asia **minus**(hasn't) \"ran\"(managed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit by 2 and 16 across, new Pathfinder got lost crossing river (9,2,7)","output":"### Answer: TRANSPORT OF DELIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit by 2 and 16 across\n **Anagram of**(new) PATHFINDER GOT LOST **containing**(crossing) R(abbrev. for river).\nAnswer: A song Hit by Flanders(answer to 2down) and Swann(answer to 16 across).  A singing British comic duo."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 was boss on board (5)","output":"### Answer: SLEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n LED(was boss,managed) **contained in **SS(abbrev. for steamship eg. the SS Titanic) (on board)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Line in religious writing by Hardy that's deleted another line (8)","output":"### Answer: PLIMSOLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: another line\n L(abbrev. for \"Line\") **contained in**(in) PI(short for pious,religious) + MS(abbrev. for manuscript, a piece of writing) **plus**(by) OLL[nickname for Oliver Hardy of Laurel and Hardy fame, \"Ollie\" **minus**(deleted) \"i.e.\"(abbrev. for that is,that's)].\nAnswer: The line drawn on a ship's hull to show how low in the water she is allowed to be, ie. the maximum load she can carry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10s despot's scratching head (4)","output":"### Answer: VANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10s \n [\"Ivan\"(the Terrible, Russian despot) + 'S] **minus**(scratching) its initial letter(head)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pen name for Proust's hero (5)","output":"### Answer: SWANN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proust's hero \n SWAN(the female of which is a Pen) + N(abbrev. for name).\nAnswer: The hero in \"Swann's Way\" the first book of French novelist, Marcel Proust's multi-part work \"In Search of Lost Time\", earlier translated as \"Remembrance of Things Past\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10's about right (4)","output":"### Answer: CART \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n CA(abbrev. for circa,Latin for about) + RT(abbrev. for right)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Touching a female in Indian dress after game (2,6)","output":"### Answer: ON SAFARI \n ### Explanation: Definition: after game\n ON(Touching, as in \"his essay was on another subject\") + A F(abbrev. for female) **contained in**(in) SARI(an Indian dress for women).\nAnswer: What you could be on if you're after game, presumably armed with your camera only."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elizabeth Fry's nursing 10 (5)","output":"### Answer: FERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n ER(Elizabeth Regina, the Queen) **contained in**(\u2026's nursing) FRY.  Elizabeth Fry was an English prison reformer, by the way."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Non-striker's first to finish 10s (4)","output":"### Answer: CABS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10s\n \"scab\"(a Non-striker when others are out) with its initial letter(\u2026's first) moved to the end,finish of the word."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kit is able to enter \"Come Dancing\" (7)","output":"### Answer: MECCANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kit\n CAN(is able to) **contained in**(to enter) **anagram of**(Dancing) \"COME\".\nAnswer: Trademark name for the children's model construction Kit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 dashes round to collect papers (7)","output":"### Answer: SIDECAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n **Reversal of**(round) RACES(dashes,in a hurry) **containing**(to collect) ID(abbrev. for identification papers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 put up two million, ignoring banks (4)","output":"### Answer: LIMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n **Reversal of**(put up, in a down clue) O MIL[\"two million\" **minus**(ignoring) its outer letters(banks)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leader of foreign country regularly rearms in battle zone (8)","output":"### Answer: FLANDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: battle zone\n F(initial letter,Leader of \"foreign\") + LAND(the country) + E,R,S(the second, fourth sixth letters,regularly of \"rearms\").\nAnswer: A battle zone in Belgium in WWI."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joins Victorian 10s touring province (6)","output":"### Answer: UNITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joins\n UTES[Australian slang for utility transport(answer to 10) vehicles which may be found in Victoria, the Australian state) **containing**(touring) NI(abbrev. for Northern Ireland, a province of the UK)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Avoid one in time for discharge (8)","output":"### Answer: EMISSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: discharge\n [MISS(to Avoid) + I(Roman numeral for one)] ***contained in***(in) EON(a very long period of time).\nAnswer: Eg. what comes out of the back of petrol-burning 10across vehicles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 7 commanders pistol-whipped (6)","output":"### Answer: PILOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 7 commanders\n **Anagram of**(whipped) pistol.\nAnswer: Aircraft captains,commanders in an airline(answer to 7across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 set to cross Norway (4)","output":"### Answer: PUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n PUT(to place,set) **containing**(to cross) N(abbrev. for Norway)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A very quiet part of London's attractive (9)","output":"### Answer: APPEALING \n ### Explanation: Definition: attractive\n A + PP(abbrev. for pianissimo,musical instruction to play very quietly) + EALING(a borough,part of London)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lover was injured at home (5)","output":"### Answer: SWAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lover\n **Anagram of**(injured) WAS + IN(at home,not out)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liberal's sad leader discarded 10 (5)","output":"### Answer: LORRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n L(abbrev. for Liberal,a member of said political party) + ORRY[\"sorry\"(sad, as in \"she was sorry she didn't get the job\") **minus**(discarded) its initial letter(leader)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 understand a scheme's boring (8)","output":"### Answer: SEAPLANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n SEE(to understand, as in to \"see the point of the joke\") **containing**(\u2026's boring) [A PLAN](a scheme)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: County Clare ordered small 10s (8)","output":"### Answer: CORACLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10s\n CO(abbrev. for County) + **anagram of**(ordered) CLARE + S(abbrev. for small)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lincoln nearly escaped so-called 10 (6)","output":"### Answer: ABDUCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n AB[ \"Abe\"( Lincoln, US President of long ago) **minus** its last letter(nearly) +**homophone of**(so-called) \"ducked\"(escaped,avoided).\nAnswer: To carry and move off,transport(answer to 10across), illegally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jazz pianist's ideal climbing shrub (6)","output":"### Answer: FATSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrub\n FATS(Waller, Jazz pianist) + **reversal of**(climbing) AI(looks like A1, the best,the ideal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An up-and-coming Cole Porter entertained 10 (4)","output":"### Answer: OPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n **Reversal of**(up-and-coming, in a down clue) **hidden in**(\u2026 entertained) Cole Porter.\nAnswer: A German make of transport vehicles, mainly cars, and therefore by extension, one of those vehicles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old 7 runs 10 (4)","output":"### Answer: BEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n BEA[abbrev. for British European Airways, a former,Old airline(answer to 7across)] + R(abbrev. for \"runs\", as in cricket). Apt surface.\nAnswer: To carry and transport."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nationality of drunk holding prow of canoe (8)","output":"### Answer: SCOTTISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nationality\n SOTTISH(drunk, as an adjective, and for once not as an anagram indicator) **containing**(holding) C{**first letter of**(prow of) \"canoe\"}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fight against Iceland inter alia (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fight against\n IS(the International Organisation of Standards code for Iceland) **contained in** REST(**inter alia**;Latin for amongst other things;within the rest)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He scratches 20 runs (6)","output":"### Answer: SCORER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He scratches\n SCORE(a group or set of twenty items) + R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket notation).\nAnswer: One who makes a score;a scratch mark."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage a match in mini perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: RUNABOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: mini perhaps\n RUN(to manage, say, an organisation) + A + BOUT(a match, especially in boxing).\nAnswer: A small vehicle, especially one for running about in town;a minicar perhaps, or even a Mini."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That mad London lecturer quit after cool event (10)","output":"### Answer: HEPTATHLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: event\n [**Anagram of**(mad) \"THAT \" + LON{\"London\" **minus**(\u2026 quit) \"don\"(a lecturer in a university)}] **placed after**(after) HEP(cool;trendy;forerunner of \"hip\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joe returned in a couple of hours for jump (4)","output":"### Answer: HIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: jump\n **Reversal of**(returned) GI(Joe, a personification of the American soldier) **contained in**(in) H,H(a couple of the abbrev. for \"hours\").\nAnswer: A field event in the jumping category."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In middle of winter a bronze for swimming? (6)","output":"### Answer: NATANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: swimming\n NT(**the middle letters of** \"winter\") **containing**(in \u2026) [ A  + TAN(the bronze colour)].\nDefn. and Answer: As adjectives."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Takes in females clearing barrier (8)","output":"### Answer: SWALLOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Takes in\n SOWS(adult female of swine or other animals) **containing**(clearing) WALL(a barrier)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Range had seen changes after terrible start (3,5)","output":"### Answer: THE ANDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Range\n **Anagram of**(changes) HAD SEEN pf(after) T{**initial letter of**(\u2026 start) \"terrible\"}.\nAnswer: The South American mountain range."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female's covering a short distance in event (6)","output":"### Answer: HAMMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: event\n HER(possessive pronoun for a female;female's) **containing**(covering)[ A + MM(abbrev. for millimetre, a very short distance indeed)].\nAnd here's the"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Briton's last to break record in jump (4)","output":"### Answer: LONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: jump\n N{ **last letter of**(\u2026's last) \"Briton\"} **contained in**(to break) LOG(a record of events, etc.).\nAnswer: Another field event in the jumping category."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medal winners greatly value old arena (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PRIZE LIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medal winners\n PRIZE(to greatly value) + LISTS(the arena for competitive events, like the jousts, in olden days).\nAnswer: Not the list of prizes, but of those who have won."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old venue's choice of brothels in Kingsway (8)","output":"### Answer: HELSINKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old venue\n **Hidden in**(choice of) brotHELS IN KIngsway."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No information on private parts of Roman's home (6)","output":"### Answer: ITALIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman's home\n \"genitalia\"(the private reproductive parts of animals) **minus**(no) \"gen\"(information).\nAnswer: What a Roman would call his home country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Debate truncated event (6)","output":"### Answer: DISCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: event\n \"discuss\" **minus ****its last letter**(\u2026 truncated).\nAnswer: A field event in the throwing category, dating back to the ancient Greeks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greenhorns try what 20 competitor does (8)","output":"### Answer: GOSLINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greenhorns\n GO(an attempt;a try at a game, as in \"go ahead, have a go\") + SLINGS{what the hammer(answer to 20across) thrower does}.\nAnswer: Young inexperienced persons. If they don't learn, then they'll grow up to be geese.\n**Down"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Children etc play freely within velodrome track (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CYCLE PATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: velodrome track\n CH(abbrev. for \"children\") **containing**(\u2026 within) **anagram of**(freely) ETC PLAY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A brief argument during racing event card (5)","output":"### Answer: TAROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: card\n A + RO{\"row\"(an argument) **minus ****its last letter**(brief)} **contained in**(during) TT(abbrev. for the Tourist Trophy motorcycle racing event held annually on the Isle of Man).\nAnswer: A card from the deck used by fortune tellers and the like to supposedly read your future."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stimulated and watered, with time for golf (9)","output":"### Answer: IRRITATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stimulated\n \"irrigated\"(watered) with \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **replacing**(for) \"g(the letter denoted by \"golf\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: So this event dislocates shoulders? (7)","output":"### Answer: HURDLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: this event\n [\"so\" + the answer] is an **anagram of**(dislocates) \"shoulders\", or vice versa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dispute  final stages of race (3-2)","output":"### Answer: RUN-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispute ,final stages of race\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Many families wary about wobbly pub chimney (9)","output":"### Answer: SUBPHYLUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Many families\n [SHY(to be wary of, eg. a child in front of strangers) **containing**(about) **anagram of**(wobbly) PUB] + LUM(a chimney).\nAnswer: In biology, life forms are ordered by the following classifications: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus and lastly Species. In linguistics, a phylum is a category of related languages. In both cases, the subphylum consists of many families."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star drinks with German, like the 20 (5)","output":"### Answer: SWUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: like the 20\n [SUN(the star round which the earth revolves) **containing**(drinks) W(abbrev. for \"with\")] + G(abbrev. for \"German\").\nAnswer: What is done with the hammer(answer to 20across) before being released."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I left 19 ace floundering to make up number (9)","output":"### Answer: ANALGESIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: number\n **Anagram of**(floundering) [\"sailing\"(answer to 19across) **minus**(\u2026 left) \"i\" + ACE].\nAnswer: A substance, eg. aspirin that relieves pain by numbing;a number."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regularly helped break top stories in field events (9)","output":"### Answer: ATHLETICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: field events\n {H,L,E(**1st, 3rd, and 5th letters of** (regularly) \"helped\"} **contained in**(break) ATTICS(the parts of buildings directly under the roof;the top stories).\nAnswer: Not only field, but also track, events, I thought."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girls went swimming in event (9)","output":"### Answer: WRESTLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: event\n **Anagram of**(swimming) GIRLS WENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confess having trouble in event (7)","output":"### Answer: SAILING \n ### Explanation: Definition: event\n SING(to confess, especially to criminal activities to the police) **containing**(having) AIL(to trouble, as in \"what ails you?\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They refer to bottom medal, large one (5)","output":"### Answer: OBELI \n ### Explanation: Definition: They refer to bottom\n OBE(abbrev. for Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, an honour bestowed by the British monarch, which presumably has a medal thrown in as well) + L(abbrev. for \"large\", as in clothing sizes) +I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nAnswer: Plural of obelus, a variant of which is the dagger sign, \u2020, which is used in text to refer to footnotes at the bottom of the page. By convention, it used for a second footnote, after an asterisk has already been used."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Throws weight around north for kicks (5)","output":"### Answer: PUNTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: kicks\n PUTS(throws weight, as in the shot put field event) **containing**(around) N(abbrev. for \"north\").\nAnswer: Where a ball is released and kicked before it touches the ground, used in certain sports, eg. in rugby."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One Qatari's bad at escaping other Arab (5)","output":"### Answer: IRAQI \n ### Explanation: Definition: other Arab\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **anagram of**(bad){\"Qatari\" **minus**(\u2026 escaping) \"at\"}.\nAnswer: Another Arab besides a Qatari.\nAnswer to pic#1 ;\nto pic#2"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Around start of October, band grows in ground for winter sport? (12)","output":"### Answer: SNOWBOARDING \n ### Explanation: O{**initial letter of**(start of) \"October\"} **contained in**(around) **anagram of**(ground) BAND GROWS IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Substance in largely unmixed drink (7)","output":"### Answer: PURPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Substance\n \"pure\"(unmixed;unalderated) **minus ****its last letter**(largely) + PORT(an alcoholic drink).\nDefn. and Answer: Nouns for the meaning of speech or writing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take off from India and China laden with computers etc (7)","output":"### Answer: IMITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take off\n I(abbrev. for \"India\") **plus**(and) MATE(whose rhyming slang is \"China\" from \"China plate\") **containing**(laden with) IT(abbrev. for information technology: computers, etc.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old statesman protected by dour henchmen from the East (5)","output":"### Answer: NEHRU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old statesman\n **Hidden in**(protected by) and **reversal of**(from the East, in an across clue) \"dour henchmen\".\nAnswer: Jawaharlal, the first Prime Minister of India."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outfit for a butterfly? (8)","output":"### Answer: SWIMSUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outfit for a butterfly\n Cryptic defn: What one wears if doing the butterfly stroke, usually in competitive swimming."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neat gin mixed with a dash of Drambuie surrounded by tree \u2013 a seasonal occasion? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: BOXING DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a seasonal occasion\n {OX(an example of a neat;a domestic bovine animal) + **anagram of**(mixed) GIN **plus**(with) **initial letter of**(a dash of) \"Drambuie} **contained in**(surrounded by) BAY(a small European evergreen tree, also called the laurel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foreign character in split of river (5)","output":"### Answer: DELTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foreign character,split of river\n Double defn: 1st: Character in the Greek alphabet; and 2nd: Part of the river where it might split into many branches on reaching the sea."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Magazine feature found during some tennis (5)","output":"### Answer: INSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Magazine feature\n IN(found during) SET(part of a tennis match)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See a new hotel in island \u2013 disreputable source of money? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LOAN SHARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: disreputable source of money\n LO(see, usually in conjunction with \"behold\") + A + N(abbrev. for \"new\") + {H(represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet) **contained in**(in) SARK(a small island that is part of the Channel Islands in the English Channel)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps, fine writer confronts a tangle of lies (8)","output":"### Answer: PENALISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps, fine\n PEN(a writing instrument;writer) **plus**(confronts) + A + **anagram of**(tangle of) LIES.\nAnswer: An example;perhaps of which is to impose a fine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: African city harbouring grand instrument (5)","output":"### Answer: ORGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\n ORAN(a city in Algeria, on the Mediterranean coast) **containing**(harbouring) G(abbrev. for a \"grand\", slang for a thousand, usually dollars or pounds)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expert on board that is diminutive figure (7)","output":"### Answer: SHORTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: diminutive figure\n Edit.note:  Thanks Raich for the shorter explanation.  I thought wrongly. ~~Double defn: 1st: (I think) Short for a short seller, one who sells shares that he\/she does not have yet in anticipation of a drop in price, in the stock exchange, the metonym of which is \"the board\" \u2013 presumably he\/she's got to be expert in it to keep on doing it; and 2nd: a~~\nSHORT(Nigel, English chess prodigy, grandmaster at 19, expert on chess board, and of whom I was shamefully ignorant) + IE(that is;Latin id est).\nAnswer:  A belittling word for a person of little;diminutive;short figure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island athlete once rounding wild fell overlooking lake, hazard in wintry climes? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ICE FLOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hazard in wintry climes\n I(abbrev. for \"island\") + COE(Baron Sebastian, an retired English athlete) **containing**(rounding) **anagram of**(wild) FEL{\"fell\" **minus**(overlooking) \"l\"}.\nAnswer: A marine hazard in ice-cold regions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Premier, ex-Labour leader, with a lot of Irish and Scottish celebrants? (5-7)","output":"### Answer: FIRST-FOOTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish celebrants\n FIRST(premier;foremost) + FOOT(Michael, once leader of the British Labour Party) **plus**(with) ERS{\"Erse\", the Irish Gaelic language **minus ****its last letter**(a lot of)}.\nAnswer: Celebrants of the Scottish tradition of first-footing. The first person who steps across a home's threshold on New Year's Day (midnight on New Year's Eve) usually brings gifts representing good fortune. In some places, traditionally, the first-footer should be a dark-haired male, females and fair-haired males being regarded as unlucky (?). And of course, all this stepping is followed with a party.\n** **2 Northern man keeping paintings and cross in $$portico$$ (7)\n**NARTHEX** : {N(abbrev. for \"northern\") + HE(pronoun for a man)} **containing**(keeping) ART(which includes paintings) **plus**(and) X(alphabetical character for a cross).\nAnswer: The porch;portico;lobby at the entrance to a church furthest from the main altar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exciting hunt in wood clearing old literary mystery (9)","output":"### Answer: WHODUNNIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: literary mystery\n **Anagram of**(exciting) \"hunt in wood\" **minus**(clearing) \"o\"(abbrev. for old)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Curse in boathouse (4)","output":"### Answer: OATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curse\n **Hidden in**(in) \"boathouse\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe one in cutting banter cut short ordinary sort defending West (10)","output":"### Answer: RAILWAYMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe one in cutting\n RAI{\"rail\"(if done good naturedly, it's to banter, if not it's to complain bitterly) **minus ****its last letter**(cut short) + LAYMAN(a person with no specialised or professional knowledge of a subject;an ordinary sort)} **containing**(defending) W(abbrev. for \"west\").\nDefn: A reference to a cutting through which the railway runs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distinctive speech from old dictator getting award (5)","output":"### Answer: IDIOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distinctive speech\n IDI(Amin, former dictator of Uganda) **plus**(getting) OM(the post-nominal letters for one who has been awarded the Order of Merit, by the monarchy).\nAnswer: A vocabulary or style of speaking peculiar to a specific group or subject."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gentle drug a lab, not British, manufactured (7)","output":"### Answer: GRADUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gentle\n **Anagram of**(manufactured) \"drug a lab\" **minus**(not) B(abbrev. for \"British\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Period of time in bridge (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Period of time,bridge\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"the span of recorded history\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Port with provider of funds for arty area (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LEFT BANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: arty area\n PORT(the left hand side of a craft, when facing the bow) **plus**(with) BANK(which might provide you with funds).\nAnswer: The area on the River Seine in Paris where arty people (and tourists) gather."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One close to a majority? (10)","output":"### Answer: ADOLESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One close to a majority\n Cryptic defn: The majority is the state or time of being of legal age to smoke, vote, drink alcohol, get married without parents' consent, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book by lecturer, mischievous reactionary (8)","output":"### Answer: BLIMPISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: reactionary\n B(abbrev. for \"book\") **plus**(by) L(abbrev. for \"lecturer\") + IMPISH(mischievous like an imp).\nAnswer: After Colonel Blimp, the British cartoon character depicting a person, especially a military officer, who is stupidly complacent and reactionary."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not straightforward or fair person with forged notes (9)","output":"### Answer: DISHONEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not straightforward\n DISH(a fair person;an especially attractive person) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(forged) NOTES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gathering for departure complete among very good fellows (7)","output":"### Answer: SENDOFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gathering for departure\n END(to complete;to finish) **contained in**(among) SO(very, as in \"she's so dishy\") + FF(abbrev. for \"fellow\" x 2). I guess \"good\" is there for the surface; otherwise it appears superfluous?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lot of fear about unusual gun that's stiff (7)","output":"### Answer: ANGULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: stiff\n \"alarm\"(fear) **minus ****its last letter**(a lot of) **containing**(about) **anagram of**(unusual) GUN.\nAnswer: Stiff in manner or movement, as opposed to graceful."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What Californian mayor might serve shortly in future? (5)","output":"### Answer: LATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: in future\n LA term{a period in office which an elected mayor from LA(Los Angeles, California) might serve} **minus ****its last letter**(shortly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Requirement to work in bakery, reportedly (4)","output":"### Answer: NEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Requirement\n **Hidden in**(reportedly) \"knead\"(manipulate;work dough in a bakery)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lush piece of Gershwin orchestration (4)","output":"### Answer: WINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lush\n **Hidden in**(piece of) \"Gershwin orchestration \".\nDefn. and Answer: Synonyms for a drunkard."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A visionary project, like the superfortress was? (6,2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: CASTLE IN THE AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: A visionary project\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the B-29 Superfortress bomber that was used, among other missions, to carry out the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki \u2013 with its name, spelt with a lower case initial, and its usage taken literally.\nAnswer: A daydream, quite unlike the plane."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Praise for former tax cut (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Praise\n EX-(the prefix to mean former;once) + \"toll\"(a tax) **minus ****its last letter**(cut)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do their workers set the standard for industry? (9)","output":"### Answer: APIARISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do their workers set the standard for industry\n Cryptic defn: Reference to those who keep bees, amongst which is the caste of workers, and to the saying \"as busy as bees\", the standard for being hardworking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somehow a loser with nothing can, probably (7)","output":"### Answer: AEROSOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: can, probably\n **Anagram of**(Somehow) [ A LOSER **plus**(with) O(the letter that looks like zero;nothing) ].\nAnswer: A substance under pressure dispensed as a spray and its container, which is commonly;probably a metal can."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where piece goes by composer with Queen (7)","output":"### Answer: HOLSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where piece goes\n HOLST(Gustav, English composer) **plus**(with) ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen).\nAnswer: Where a piece;a gun goes. And of course, a piece is also a musical composition, and Queen was a former rock band."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In battle Lancaster's first to leave squadron (5)","output":"### Answer: FIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: battle\n **Initial letter of** ( \u2026's first) \"Lancaster\" **deleted from**(to leave) \"flight\"(two or more military aircraft, two or more of which in turn make up a squadron). And of course, the Lancaster was a British bomber."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detain drunk, then vanish, say \u2013 a colourful treatment! (3-3-3)","output":"### Answer: TIE-AND-DYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a colourful treatment\n **Anagram of**(drunk) DETAIN **plus**(then) **homophone of**(say) \"die\"(vanish;cease to exist).\nAnswer: Usually given as \"tie-dye\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A good man rests in bed? Most harmful! (9)","output":"### Answer: COSTLIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most harmful\n ST(abbrev. for a saint;a good man) LIES(rests;in a resting position) **contained in**(in) COT(a small bed).\nAnswer: Most damaging to, say, your finances, or any of your resources."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lean  over (5)","output":"### Answer: SPARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lean ,over\n Double defn: 1st: Thin;lean as of a person; and 2nd: Additional;extra."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carriage supplied by Air Traffic Control (7)","output":"### Answer: BEARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carriage\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the direction a plane should head for, as given by Air Traffic Control.\nAnswer: The manner in which one conducts or carries oneself socially, including posture and dress."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loan commercial vehicle to the church (7)","output":"### Answer: ADVANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loan \n AD(short for \"advertisement\";a commercial) + VAN(a vehicle, usually for commercial purposes) **plus**(to) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nasty parent runs wild brandishing fancy gun (9)","output":"### Answer: REPUGNANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nasty \n **Anagram of**(runs wild) PARENT **containing**(brandishing) **anagram of**(fancy) GUN. This gives brings up a ghastly picture of a gun-happy nasty parent threatening a teacher or a coach."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She's central to the Bishop's staff (5)","output":"### Answer: ROSIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: She\n **The middle 5 letters of**(central to) \"crosier\"(the staff carried by a bishop as a symbol of his office)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No city dust here; it disperses (3,11)","output":"### Answer: THE COUNTRYSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: No city dust here; it disperses\n **Anagram of **(it disperses) NO CITY DUST HERE.\nAnswer: And of course, you won't find city dust here. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue.\n**Down"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reform goes wrong for these intimate friends (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ALTER EGOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: intimate friends\n ALTER(to reform;to change) + **anagram of**(wrong) GOES.\nAnswer: Very close and inseparable friends."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bone that's set in hospital, usually (5)","output":"### Answer: TALUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bone\n **Hidden in**(set in) \"hospital, usually\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Englishwoman may hold badge of rank (9)","output":"### Answer: EPAULETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: badge of rank\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + PAULETTE(a woman's name).\nAnswer:  From the diminutive for \"epaule\", French for shoulder."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Negative expression heard on the farm (5)","output":"### Answer: NEIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: heard on the farm\n **Homophone of**(heard) \"nay\"(olden term for \"no\";a negative expression). I think \"heard\" is doing double duty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School punishment (in Greek?) said to be bad luck! (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HARD LINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad luck\n Cryptic defn: Reference to punishment in school of writing the same line many times (do they still have this?), even harder when you have to do it in Greek, especially if you're not studying Greek.\nAnswer: An expression of empathy for someone who's having bad luck."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl by strength (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: strength\n **Reversal of**(upset, in a down clue) TESSA(a girl's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep back  some distance (7)","output":"### Answer: RESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep back ,some distance\n Double defn: 1st: To keep;set aside something for the future; and 2nd: An absence of warmth;distance in a relationship. I thought the clue didn't need \"back\", the omission of which makes for a better surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Live on 50% benefit (6)","output":"### Answer: BEHALF \n ### Explanation: Definition: benefit\n BE(to live;to exist) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) HALF(50%).\nAnswer: As in the phrase \"on someone's behalf\";for that someone's benefit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top royal in total disorder gets reprimand (7-2)","output":"### Answer: TALKING-TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: reprimand\n KING(the royal at the top) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(disorder) TOTAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fan of old farm vehicle (9)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fan\n EX-(prefix for old;former) TRACTOR(a farm vehicle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Identified disease daughter agonised about (9)","output":"### Answer: DIAGNOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Identified disease\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") + **anagram of**(about) AGONISED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical in which Tom entertains naked! (7)","output":"### Answer: CABARET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical\n CAT(the male of which is a tom) **containing**(entertains) BARE(naked;uncovered).\nAnswer: The stage and, later, film musical. Strangely the same answer, and almost the same clue construction appeared in yesterday's Guardian Cryptic. And of course, CATS was another musical in which the character of a tom might appear (or appear to be) naked."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Team in boxing display (6)","output":"### Answer: ELEVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Team\n \"XI\"(Roman numerals for \"eleven\") **hidden in**(in \u2026 display) \"boxing\". A nicely tricky clue \u2013 my last one in, after looking at it for some time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quite enough try to go topless! (5)","output":"### Answer: AMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quite enough\n \"sample\"(to try;to taste a bit) **minus ****its last letter**(to go topless). The surface, nice as it is, could be improved, I thought, by adding \"to\" before \"try\". If you had ample 7downs, you'd be justified to go topless (only women need apply)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good water essential as a basis for whisky (5)","output":"### Answer: GRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: essential as a basis for whisky\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + RAIN(water coming down).\nAnswer: In addition to good pure water, an essential ingredient, when fermented, in the making of whisky."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Electronic threat from Russian rocket, primarily (5)","output":"### Answer: VIRUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Electronic threat\n RUS(abbrev. for \"Russian\") **placed below**(\u2026, primarily, in a down clue)VI(letters that look like V-1, the German flying bomb;rocket used in WWII)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ex-Chancellor's old car (6)","output":"### Answer: HEALEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ex-Chancellor,old car\n Double defn: 1st: Denis, former British Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer; and 2nd: Short for any of the British cars formerly manufactured by the Austin-Healey company."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \"Bubbles\" creation can conceal nothing after a time (8)","output":"### Answer: AERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Bubbles\" creation\n [ TIN(a can, usually of metal or plastic) **containing**(conceal) O(the letter that looks like 0;nothing) ] **placed after**(after) [A + ERA(a long period of time) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See 2 11 Part of problem bank mentioned is protection against rising liquidity (10)","output":"### Answer: EMBANKMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: protection against rising liquidity\n **Hidden in**(Part of) \"problem bank mentioned \".\nAnswer: The raised bank of a river to protect against floods;rising liquidity. Eg. the Chelsea Embankment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Listener may be bent (3)","output":"### Answer: EAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Listener\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the phrase \"to bend someone's ear\" with boring or lengthy talk. 1"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Central bankers manage return to growth (4)","output":"### Answer: KNUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: growth\n **Middle letter of**(Central) \"bankers \" + **reversal of**(return) RUN(to manage, say, a bank).\nAnswer: A protuberant growth on a tree trunk. Nice surface of a topical, if somewhat optimistic, comment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Verdict on flat bread? (8)","output":"### Answer: UNPROVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Verdict\n Cryptic defn: Reference to bread whose dough has not been proved(caused to rise to a certain lightness, and not flat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fluff collected by conservative politician (7)","output":"### Answer: CLINTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: politician\n LINT(fluff;fine shreds of fibre, eg. found on clinging to your clothes) **contained in**(collected by) CON(abbrev. for a politician or member of the Conservative Party).\nAnswer: The ex-president of the USA, Bill. The thematic connection is of course the other woman in his life \u2013 not Monica, but Chelsea, his daughter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make film star spice-covered food, latterly (7)","output":"### Answer: ANODISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make film\n ANISE(the star-shaped star anise, a spice originally from China and Vietnam) **containing**(covered) ***the last 2 letters of***(latterly) \"food \".\nAnswer: To form by electrolysis a coating of oxide to increase resistance to corrosion and wear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absorb pudding before taking first drink (6,2)","output":"### Answer: SPONGE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absorb\n SPONGE(a light steamed pudding with various flavourings or fruit) **placed before**(before) \"sup\"(to drink, a little at a time) **minus ****its first letter**(taking first)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kickstart (4)","output":"### Answer: BOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kickstart\n Double defn: 1st: To kick, eg. a football; and 2nd: To start up, eg. your computer. Another thematic connection."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alternative sound of propellor (3)","output":"### Answer: OAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: propellor\n **Homophone of**(sound of) \"or\"(the word introducing an alternative).\nAnswer: Something that propels, or rather something you use to propel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tyne civics suffered bloody exit from area of Gaul, reportedly (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CYSTIC VEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloody exit from area of Gaul, reportedly\n **Anagram of**(suffered) TYNE CIVICS.\nDefn: Nicely cryptic: That through which blood drains;exits from the gall[**homophone of**(reportedly) \"Gaul\"] bladder."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy slide-action piece (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 piece) \"slide-action \".\nDefn: A fanciful notion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One Nazir company manufactured white pigment (8)","output":"### Answer: ZIRCONIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: white pigment\n **Anagram of**(manufactured) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + NAZIR + CO(abbrev. for a company;a business conern) ].\nAnswer: The white oxide of zirconium, used in pigments, especially for ceramics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get back in shower, say (6)","output":"### Answer: REGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get back\n RAIN(a shower from the sky) **containing**(in \u2026, \u2026) EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dangerous product of distilling walnut kernels at home (8)","output":"### Answer: METHANOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dangerous product\n **Anagram of**(distilling) [**the middle 2 letters of**(kernels) \"walnut \" + AT HOME].\nAnswer: Aka methyl alcohol; a danger because a) it is flammable, and b) it is poisonous if ingested in large quantities. And of course, distillation is part of its manufacturing process. And some liqueurs are made by re-distilling walnuts with alcohol."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whereby following rivers is blooming spectacular! (6,4)","output":"### Answer: FLOWER SHOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: blooming spectacular\n HOW(whereby in its archaic meaning) **placed after**(following) FLOW-ERS(rivers that flow).\nAnswer: Of which the Chelsea one is quite famous. It celebrates its centenary this year, with the Show starting today."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where to buy using keys or by secret arrangement (10)","output":"### Answer: CYBERSTORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to buy using keys\n **Anagram of**(arrangement) OR BY SECRET.\nAnswer: Where one purchases by tapping computer keys instead of getting off your duff to go to the shops."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time to keep raising support for Shelter (7)","output":"### Answer: HARBOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shelter\n HOUR(a period of time) **containing**(to keep) **reversal of**(raising) BRA(support for your bosom).\nAnswer: And Chelsea Harbour is a residential\/retail development."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expression that may reach 12s (4)","output":"### Answer: GRIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expression\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the facial expression found in the phrase \"to grin from ear to ear(answer to 12 across)\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ground covering's raised crossing game (8,6)","output":"### Answer: STAMFORD BRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ground\n **Reversal of**(raised) MATS(floor coverings) + FORD(a river crossing) + BRIDGE(a card game).\nAnswer: The home ground of the Chelsea Football Club."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black cat in spring (6)","output":"### Answer: BOUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: spring\n B(abbrev. for \"black\") + OUNCE(the snow leopard, a big cat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retired senior spent no time in surgery (10)","output":"### Answer: PENSIONERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Retired\n **Anagram of**(in surgery) [SENIOR + \"spent\" **minus**(no) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") ].\nDefn:  The retired.\nAnswer: And the Chelsea Pensioners live in the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a retirement and nursing home for former members of the British Army."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very little science he cannot decipher (8)","output":"### Answer: NANOTECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very little science\n **Anagram of**(decipher) HE CANNOT.\nAnswer: Short for nanotechnology, the science and technology of manipulating matter on the extremely little atomic and molecular scale."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mostly backward and not completely forgivable state (8)","output":"### Answer: SLOVENIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\n \"slow\"(backward;not showing mental quickness) **minus ****its last letter**(Mostly) **plus**(and) \"venial\"(easily excused or forgiven, describing eg. an offence or sin) **minus ****its last letter **(not completely)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polo team starts in a real mess without wings (7)","output":"### Answer: APTERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: without wings\n  **First letters respectively of**(starts) \"Polo \",\"team \" **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(mess) [ A REAL ].\nAnswer: Descriptive of insects without wings. 22 Singular science of $$medicine$$ (6) \n**PHYSIC** : Cryptic defn: The science of \"physics\" which name may be whimsically considered a plural noun, giving \"physic\" as a singular.\nAnswer: A medicine or drug."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See 6 26 Children are not expelled \u2013 initially this is used (4)","output":"### Answer: CANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this is used\n **First letters respectively of**(initially) \"Children are not expelled \". Answer: The \"this\" in the definition. What was used (in time past) on children before the next step of expulsion, if caning didn't work. A nice WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover for plants he added after short time (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover for plants \n HE **placed after**(added after) \"clock\"(to time, as in a race) **minus ****its last letter**(short).\nAnswer: A bell-shaped cover to protect plants, especially young ones. Also, a type of hat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: His cap unravelled in stages (6)","output":"### Answer: PHASIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: in stages \n **Anagram of**(unravelled) HIS CAP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some gambit I learned that can be used in board game (4)","output":"### Answer: TILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that can be used in board game \n **Hidden in**(Some) \"gambit I learned\". Answer: Also, old-fashioned British slang for a hat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A party type put on bad album that's pedestrian (10)","output":"### Answer: AMBULATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: pedestrian\n { A TORY(short for one from the Conservative Party) } **placed after**(put on, in an across clue) **anagram of**(bad) ALBUM.\nDefn: Walking, as in \"pedestrian traffic\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spread out hat that's turned over and put away (6)","output":"### Answer: DILATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spread out\n **Reversal of**(that's turned over) LID(slang for a hat) **plus**(and) ATE(put away, as in \"he could put away a burger in 1 minute\").\nAnswer: To swell;spread out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guerilla fighters coveting changes (4,4)","output":"### Answer: VIET CONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guerilla fighters\n **Anagram of**(changes) COVETING.\nAnswer: The Communist guerrilla force in the then South Vietnam, from \"Cong San\", Vietnamese for \"Communist\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Assailant liable to explode into gross rage (9)","output":"### Answer: AGGRESSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assailant\n **Anagram of**(liable to explode into) GROSS RAGE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Touched  material for making hats (4)","output":"### Answer: FELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Touched ,material for making hats\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Virtuous circle? (4)","output":"### Answer: HALO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Virtuous circle\n Cryptic defn: The imaginary circle above the heads of virtuous people, including saints."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impress with one's effort putting on crown, for example (9)","output":"### Answer: DENTISTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: putting on crown, for example\n DENT(to impress;to make depression in a surface) **plus**(with) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") 'S TRY(an effort;an attempt).\nAnswer: The branch of medicine that includes putting a crown on your damaged tooth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That woman's mischievous, taking in current leader (8)","output":"### Answer: HIERARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: leader\n { HER(3rd person pronoun for \"that woman\") + ARCH(playfully roguish;mischievous) } **containing**(taking in) I(symbol for an electrical current in physics).\nAnswer: A person at a high level in, well, a hierarchy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hood with gown's first put on, getting dressed (6)","output":"### Answer: ROBING \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting dressed\n ROBIN(Hood, the legendary English outlaw) **placed after**(with \u2026 put on, in an across clue) **first letter of**(\u2026's first) \"gown\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possible guidance to pack, if such be the circumstances (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THAT CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: if such be the circumstances\n Cryptic defn: What you might say to help;guide someone who is packing things into cases."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of one's mouth that's hit by person losing temper (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of one's mouth\n Cryptic defn: From the expression describing a person getting angry: \"hitting the roof\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excellent fellow, poor driver? (6)","output":"### Answer: TOPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excellent fellow,poor driver\n Double defn: 1st: An excellent and well-liked person, who is, well, tops; and 2nd: A poor golfer who drives off the tee by hitting the top (not the sweet spot) of the ball, ensuring that his\/her ball doesn't travel far.\nAnswer: Also, an informal term for a top hat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's possible to bear chap having a row, say (6)","output":"### Answer: BOATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: chap having a row, say\n **Anagram of**(It's possible) TO BEAR.\nAnswer: One having a row in a boat. Also, a type of hat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In hearing, clinching upper limit (7)","output":"### Answer: CEILING \n ### Explanation: Definition: upper limit\n **Homophone of**(In hearing) \"sealing\"(finalising;clinching, eg. a deal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fedora is this  kind of hat (5)","output":"### Answer: OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fedora is this ,kind of hat\n Double defn: 1st: The opera by Umberto Giordano; and 2nd: A kind of hat conveniently collapsible for keeping in opera house cloakrooms, of course. Lovely surface, as a fedora is a kind of hat, too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Struggles in Beds or originating further north? (4,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: WARS OF THE ROSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggles\n Cryptic defn: Reference to beds of roses; and the white and red roses symbolic of the 2 sides in the Wars, the Houses of York and Lancaster respectively. Their dukedoms, even though they were not centred around York and Lancaster, were certainly north of Bedfordshire (Beds)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sponsor changes sides causing great annoyance (5)","output":"### Answer: ANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: great annoyance\n \"angel\"(a sponsor who provides financial backing) **with** \"l\"(abbrev. for the left side) **replacing **\"r\"(abbrev. for the right side) (changes sides)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not wishing to see cattle run wild (9)","output":"### Answer: RELUCTANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not wishing\n **Anagram of**(wild) CATTLE RUN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singer seen entering Columbus in a train (7)","output":"### Answer: SINATRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer\n **Hidden in**(seen entering) \"Columbus in a train \".\nAnswer: Frank or lesser known daughter, Nancy, or even Junior."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Statesman unfortunately cut philosopher short (7)","output":"### Answer: ALASKAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Statesman\n ALAS(unfortunately, as in \"alas, they missed the last bus\") + \"Kant\"(Immanuel, German philosopher) **minus**\n**its last letter**(cut \u2026 short).\nAnswer: A man (or woman) from the US State of Alaska."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He takes potential hit, left uncovered (5)","output":"### Answer: THIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: He takes\n **Anagram of**(potential) HIT + \"left\" **minus**\n**its 2 outermost letters**(uncovered)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agitator's game dog barking, I see (9)","output":"### Answer: DEMAGOGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agitator's\n **Anagram of**(barking) GAME DOG + IC(\"I see\" in text messages).\nDefn: With the apostrophe, pertaining to or related to an agitator.\nAnswer: Descriptive of one who gains political power or popularity by appealing to the prejudices and emotions of the crowd, as in \"demagogic speech\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show great vigilance using just one vowel, we hear? (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: BE ALL EYES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show great vigilance\n **Homophone of**(we hear) \"be all I's\"(be just that one vowel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tried to pass again on weekend day? (5)","output":"### Answer: RESAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tried to pass again\n RE(on;about, as in \"the lecture was on biology\") + SAT(abbrev. for \"Saturday\";one of two weekend days).\nAnswer: Again sat for an exam, which one failed in a previous attempt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Craftily lie low at length building source of riches (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OIL WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of riches \n **Anagram of**(Craftily) LIE LOW **plus**(at) L(abbrev. for \"length\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Express no view on seaman's blemish (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Express no view\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\") + STAIN(a blemish;a mark)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adaptation of \"Messiah\" interrupted by Queen (easily shocked) (9)","output":"### Answer: SQUEAMISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: easily shocked\n **Anagram of**(Adaptation of) MESSIAH\n**containing**(interrupted by) QU(abbrev. for \"Queen\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Matching furniture is delightful, we're told (5)","output":"### Answer: SUITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Matching furniture\n **Homophone of**(we're told) \"sweet\"(delightful;pleasing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recollected Nixon's ad associated with oil men \u2013 it divided America (5-5,4)","output":"### Answer: MASON-DIXON LINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it divided America\n **Anagram of**(Recollected) [NIXON'S AD **plus**(with) OIL MEN].\nAnswer: Named after 2 Britons, astronomer Charles Mason and surveyor Jeremiah Dixon, who marked it following resolution of a border dispute between then British colonies in America."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Republic where a painter entertains man at home (9)","output":"### Answer: ARGENTINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Republic\n A RA(a member of the Royal Academy of Arts) **containing**(entertains) [ GENT(short for \"gentleman\") + IN(at home;not out) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish sailors from the south catch quietly (5)","output":"### Answer: SPRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n **Reversal of**(from the south, in a down clue) { TARS(nickname in general for sailors) **containing**(catch) P(abbrev. for \"piano\";musical direction to play quietly) }"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Showing presumption in favour of fighting, Duke disheartened lady (9)","output":"### Answer: FORWARDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing presumption\n FOR(in favour of;not against) WAR(fighting) + D(abbrev. for \"duke\") + \"lady\" **minus**\n**its 2 inner letters**(disheartened)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greeting Lord's American girl (5)","output":"### Answer: HILDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n HI!(an informal greeting) + LD(abbrev. for \"lord\") + A(abbrev. for \"American\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Archer novel covers German source of power (9)","output":"### Answer: RECHARGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of power\n **Anagram of**(novel) ARCHER **placed above**(covers, in a down clue) GER(abbrev. for \"German\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband in bed in basic accommodation (5)","output":"### Answer: SHACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: basic accommodation\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **contained in**(in) SACK(slang for \"bed\", as in \"what time in the evening do you hit the sack?\").\nAnswer: Together with \"up\" it also means to be in bed together, especially not with your husband (or wife)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reproduced exactly including a brown colour that's very bad (7)","output":"### Answer: SATANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: very bad\n SIC(in brackets, it indicates that some text is an exact reproduction of what was written or has been quoted verbatim, regardless how strange or incorrect it is) **containing**(including) [A TAN(light brown colour) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog, British, that's worth having (6)","output":"### Answer: BASSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\n B(abbrev. for \"British\") + ASSET(something worth having)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wand revealing transient light? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FALSE DAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: transient light\n A reverse clue: **Anagram of**(FALSE) DAWN = \"Wand\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mistakenly omit such a large elegant growth (9)","output":"### Answer: MUSTACHIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: large elegant growth\n **Anagram of**(Mistakenly) OMIT SUCH A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Development over time, say, up at Waterloo perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: GESTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Development over time\n **Reversal of**(up) EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;say) **placed above**(at, in a down clue) STATION(an example of which;perhaps is Waterloo, Central London)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crowd upset over defeat but better period results (7)","output":"### Answer: BLOSSOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: better period results\n **Reversal of**(upset) MOB(an unruly crowd) **containing**(over) LOSS(a defeat).\nAnswer: A flourishing period, presumably better, as in \"the plant is in blossom\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Met climbing vehicle? (6)","output":"### Answer: TANDEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicle\n **Reversal of**(climbing) Met, ie. \"T\" AND \"EM\".\nAnswer: A carriage drawn by two horses in file, or a bicycle for 2."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King in line? Yes in Paris followed by son (5)","output":"### Answer: LOUIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: King\n L(abbrev. for \"line\") + OUI(\"yes\" in the local lingo in Paris) **placed below**(followed by, in a down clue) S(abbrev. for \"son\").\nNice surface, as there have been King Louises of France, succeeded by their sons, in some cases, named King Louis themselves."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man from Lombardy upland is good Italian first of all (5)","output":"### Answer: LUIGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man\n **First letters, respectively, of the words in**(first of all) \"Lombardy upland is good Italian \".\nAnother nice surface as Luigi might be the name for a (good) man from Lombardy, Italy. A humble blogger's thought: As the answer is a variant of Louis, there might be a case here for ellipses connecting the 2 clues."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fibre from Israel a sister brought up (5)","output":"### Answer: SISAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fibre\n **Hidden in**(from) **reversal of**(brought up () \"Israel a sister \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decide to invent demons in fantasy (4,2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: MAKE UP ONE\u2019S MIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decide\n  Edit.note. Thanks to Gaufrid:  MAKE UP(to invent) ***anagram of***( fantasy ) DEMONS IN.  Apologies; I missed the wordplay, thinking it was just a cd."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is essence of capsicum a mild flavour? (5)","output":"### Answer: UMAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: flavour\n **Hidden in**(essence of) \"capsicum a mild \".\nAnswer: From the Japanese, a strong meaty taste of glutamates and certain amino acids"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keeping a record of top job left out (9)","output":"### Answer: ARCHIVING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keeping a record\n ARCH(top;principal, as in arch-bishop, enemy, etc.) + \"living\"(the job one does for a living) **minus**(out) abbrev. for \"left\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy fool swallows contents of verse (7)","output":"### Answer: BERSERK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crazy\n BERK(British slang for a fool) **containing**(swallows) **the 3 innermost letters**(contents of) \"verse\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drug planted in fragile craft (7)","output":"### Answer: SLEIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: craft\n E(slang abbrev. for the drug. Ecstasy) **contained in**(planted in) SLIGHT(of build;featherweight;fragile).\nAnswer: Trickery;cunning;craft."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some brass baths held acid, originally (5)","output":"### Answer: TUBAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some brass\n TUBS(baths) **containing**(held) **the first letter of**(originally) \"acid\".\nAnswer: Some instruments in the brass section of a band, made of brass, naturally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One who pranced at choreography? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TAP DANCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who pranced\n **Anagram of**(choreography) \"pranced at\". A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sin, as priest wrote back, leads to the opposite (4,5)","output":"### Answer: VICE VERSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the opposite\n VICE(a sin) + **reversal of**(wrote back) [ AS + REV(short for \"reverend\";form of address for a priest) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wiped out after placing a thousand on a financial derivative (5)","output":"### Answer: KAPUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wiped out\n K(abbrev. for one thousand) **plus**(\u2026 thousand on) + PUT(aka a \"put option\", where a buyer of the option has the right but not the obligation to sell at a specified price and date, a financial instrument , which latter could be a derivative, whose value, as the name indicates, is dependent on the value of other specified financial instruments ).\nAnswer: Demolished;ruined."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut off twist of hair (7)","output":"### Answer: TOPKNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: hair\n TOP(cut off at the head) + KNOT(a twist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spirit of leader missing from squat via turmoil (7)","output":"### Answer: AQUAVIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spirit\n **Anagram of**(turmoil) [ **the first letter deleted from**(leader missing from) \"squat\" + VIA ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where to post Cockney's plea for female pugilism? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: LETTER BOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to post\n **Homophone of**(?) \"let 'er box\", how a Cockney would plead on behalf of a female pugilist for her to box. Strictly speaking, shouldn't there be a homophone indicator?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tribunal finds in favour of hesitation (5)","output":"### Answer: FORUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tribunal\n FOR(in favour of) + UM(an expression of hesitation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resistant material made from satin weave without reinforcement (9,5)","output":"### Answer: STAINLESS STEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resistant material\n **Anagram of**(weave) SATIN + [LESS STEEL](minus reinforcement, something to harden something else, usually made of, or like, steel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I care oxygen ban is revised \u2013 not! (9)","output":"### Answer: ANAEROBIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: I care oxygen ban is revised \u2013 not\n **Anagram of**(is revised) [I CARE + O(chemical symbol for the element oxygen) + BAN].\nAnswer: Descriptive of a life form that doesn't require oxygen to survive, and, if there were an oxygen ban, wouldn't care if it were lifted or not. Another fine WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Online publication features some wheeziness (1-4)","output":"### Answer: E-ZINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Online publication\n **Hidden in**(features some) \"wheeziness \".\nAnswer: Short for an electronic magazine on the Internet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wag rows in gym class with queen (9)","output":"### Answer: PRANKSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wag\n RANKS(rows, as of taxis, say) **contained in**(in) PT(abbrev. for \"physical training\";gymclass) **plus**(with) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\";the Queen).\nDefn: A jocular person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steals from prisons (5)","output":"### Answer: NICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steals,prisons\n Double defn. and Answers: 1st: Slang for steals;pinches; and 2nd: Slang for prisons, where you may find those who were caught stealing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Storage for tips of spearmint, pepper (ice, Cayenne), evening rosemary and chicory kernels? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPICE RACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Storage\n **The first letters of each word, respectively, in**(tips of) \"spearmint, pepper (ice, Cayenne), evening rosemary and chicory kernels \". Another fine WIWD clue as each of those words is spicy or a spice, except \"ice\", and I could find only one picture captioned \"evening rosemary\" on the net, but no other references. The picture seems to be of the variety of rosemary with blue flowers. Enlightenment, anyone please?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's sweet when I chant aloud (5)","output":"### Answer: ICING \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's sweet\n **Homophone of**(aloud) \"I sing(to chant)\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sirius Black material follows ghosts (3,4)","output":"### Answer: DOG STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sirius\n TAR(black, sticky material) **placed below**(follows, in a down clue) DOGS(ghosts as a verb;haunts;persistently hangs around)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Freeze in response to marsupial (6)","output":"### Answer: NUMBAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: marsupial\n NUMB(to freeze, say, your fingers, until there is no more feeling in them) + AT(in response to;to be afftected by, as in \"don't get angry at me\").\nAnswer: An Australian marsupial."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spotted occasion to fill in the next clue (9)","output":"### Answer: SEVENTEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: the next clue\n SEEN(spotted;noticed) **containing**(\u2026 to fill in) EVENT(an occasion;a happening).\nAnswer: The number of the next clue in this puzzle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In assemblies, he plans a vote rigging (9)","output":"### Answer: PHALANXES \n ### Explanation: Definition: In assemblies\n **Anagram of**(rigging) [ HE PLANS A + X(indication of a vote) ].\nAnswer: An ancient battle formation, or now, any closely ranked or mass of people."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rebel besieged nobleman, grabbing victory in islands (4,5)","output":"### Answer: CAPE VERDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: islands\n CADE(William, an English rebel of ) **containing**(besieged) { PEER(a nobleman) **containing**(grabbing) V(the sign for \"victory\", famously flashed by Churchill) }"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food is very small \u2013 not large, small (7)","output":"### Answer: VITTLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\n V(abbrev. for \"very\") + \"little\"(small) **minus**(not) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"large\") + S(abbrev. for \"small\"). Abbrevs. galore.\nAnswer: An obsolete or dialect form of \"victuals\";food provisions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Signs document after betting (6)","output":"### Answer: TOTEMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Signs\n MS(abbrev. for a manuscript;a type of document) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) TOTE(a betting system for horse races, shortened from \"totalisator\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bread standing on end (5)","output":"### Answer: PITTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bread\n **Reversal of**(standing on end, in a down clue) [AT TIP](at;on the end;tip). I think \"on end\" is doubling up.\nAnswer:  Also spelled \"pita\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Board put on shelf (5)","output":"### Answer: TABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Board,shelf\n Double defn: and Answer: 1st: A table; and 2nd: A level hard surface. I might be missing something here."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One following boxed out of shape (5)","output":"### Answer: UNFIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of shape\n UNIT(quantity of one) **containing**(boxed) F(abbrev. for \"following\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Against having a man to follow Penny in charge of current affairs (7)","output":"### Answer: TOPICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of current affairs\n TO(against, as in a \"put your ear to the wall\") **plus**(having) [ AL(a man's name) **placed after**(to follow) P(abbrev. for penny, the currency unit) + IC(abbrev. for \"in charge\") ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ship's mate's uncertain about turning back (7)","output":"### Answer: STEAMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ship\n **Anagram of**(uncertain) MATE'S + **reversal of**(turning back) RE(short for about;with reference to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Curt is somewhat bitter secretly (5)","output":"### Answer: TERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curt\n **Hidden in**(somewhat) \"bitter secretly \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One serving of cake at present (9)","output":"### Answer: BARTENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One serving\n BAR(a cake, as in \"a bar\/cake of soap\") **plus**(at) TENDER(to proffer;to present, eg. your resignation).  Nice misdirection."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unlucky tsar shot by hostile revolutionary (3-7)","output":"### Answer: ILL-STARRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unlucky\n **Anagram of**(shot) TSAR **contained in**(by, as in \"to enter by\/through the back door\") [ ILL(hostile, as in \"ill will\" or \"ill feeling\") + RED(a revolutionary;a leftist) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pet's fine after returning in good condition (4)","output":"### Answer: TIFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pet\n F(abbrev. for \"fine\") **placed after**(after) **reversal of**(returning) FIT(in good condition;suitable for purpose).\nDefn. and Answer: A fit of bad mood."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Completely destroy new ATM in Exeter (11)","output":"### Answer: EXTERMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Completely destroy\n **Anagram of**(new) ATM IN EXETER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Difficult today to accept note on Swift being inflexible (4-3-4)","output":"### Answer: HARD-AND-FAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: inflexible\n HARD(difficult, as in \"a hard\/difficult crossword\", say) + [ AD(abbrev. for \"anno Domini\", an abbrev. used with a date, strictly a year, indicating a relatively more recent time;today used loosely) **containing**(to accept) N(abbrev. for \"note\") ] **plus**(on) FAST(swift;fleet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dull sounding English officer (4)","output":"### Answer: MATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: officer\n **Homophone of**(sounding) \"matt\"(or \"matte\";descriptive of a surface dull in appearance \u2013 although \"mat\" is also a variant spelling of both) + E(abbrev. for \"English\") .\nAnswer: An officer onboard ship."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perform just for the ears of Shakespeare perhaps (10)","output":"### Answer: PLAYWRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shakespeare perhaps\n PLAY(to perform in, especially a musical recital or concert) + **homophone of**(for the ears) \"right\"(just;proper).\nAnswer: An example of which;perhaps, is Shakespeare."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Chilean revolutionary eating a bit of dessert from a dish (9)","output":"### Answer: ENCHILADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a dish \n **Anagram of**(revolutionary) A CHILEAN **containing**(eating) **the first letter of**(a bit of) \"dessert\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Australia working to get energy from something found in the atmosphere (5)","output":"### Answer: OZONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: something found in the atmosphere\n OZ(Australian slang for \"Australia\") + ON(working, as with an appliance) **plus**(to get) E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: SNP extremists against Labour's initial impulse to spend freely (7)","output":"### Answer: SPLURGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to spend freely \n **The 2 outermost letters of**(extremists) \"SNP \" **plus**(against) first letter(\u2026's initial) \"Labour\" + URGE(an impulse, sometimes uncontrollable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A rock band manager makes money keeping emphasis primarily on records (7)","output":"### Answer: EPSTEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A rock band manager\n [ TIN(British slang for money) **containing**(keeping) **first letter of**(primarily) \"emphasis \" ] **placed after**(on;associated with) EPS(plural of EP, abbrev. for \"extended play\", originally a disc form of a music recording containing more music than a \"single\" but less than a \"long play\").  Nice surface.\nAnswer: Brian, manager of the Beatles, and other rock bands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delicacy shown in piece supporting flyer (6)","output":"### Answer: TITBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delicacy\n BIT(a piece;a small portion) **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) TIT(a small bird;a flyer). Answer: A tasty small piece (of food) and what, as the wise saying goes, a woman gets when she goes to a man's apartment for a late night snack, she agreeing, of course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink extremely lively stout (6)","output":"### Answer: PORTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: stout\n PORT(a fortified alcoholic drink) + **the 2 outermost letters of**(extremely) \"lively \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gossip columnist's debut with article on fellow consumed by passion (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: CHEW THE FAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gossip\n **The first letter of**(\u2026's debut) \"columnist\" + [ THE(the definite article) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") ] **contained in**(consumed by) HEAT(passion;intense feeling, as what most animals are in, some of the time). Nice storytelling surface. My COD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Released particulars about penning book on the Queen (9)","output":"### Answer: LIBERATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Released\n **Reversal of**(about) DETAIL(particulars;the nitty gritty) **containing**(penning) [ B(abbrev. for \"book\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina;the Queen) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consider including priest in a night on the razzle? (5)","output":"### Answer: SPREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a night on the razzle\n SEE(consider, as in \"we'll see about\/consider that\") **containing**(including) PR(abbrev. for \"priest\"). Defn: A good time partying, drinking or dancing, or all of the above. Just what a priest needs!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fair result for the most part (4)","output":"### Answer: EVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fair\n \"event\"(the result;the final outcome, as in \"in the event of \u2026\" or \"it's easy to talk after the event\") **minus ****its last letter**(for the most part).\nAnswer: Just;impartial, as in \"an even distribution\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely foolish to reject Irish girl's song (8)","output":"### Answer: MADRIGAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: song\n MAD(extremely foolish, as in \"you're mad to attempt that stunt\") **plus**(to) **reversal of**(reject) IR(abbrev. for \"Irish\") + GAL(slang for a girl).\nAnswer: A type of 16-17C song for unaccompanied voices."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dearer if represented as exclusive (8)","output":"### Answer: RAREFIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: exclusive\n **Anagram of**(represented) DEARER IF. Answer: Of or belonging to an exclusive;select group."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Simon oddly ignored by fellow American when winning (10)","output":"### Answer: VICTORIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: winning\n [ \"Simon \" **minus i*****ts first, third and fifth letters***(oddly ignored) **placed below**(by, in a down clue) VICTOR(a fellow's name) ] + US(abbrev. for things American)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Willing servant reportedly available immediately (5-4)","output":"### Answer: READY-MADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: available immediately\n READY(willing;all set to go) + **homophone of**(reportedly) \"maid\"(a domestic servant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wine containers found near the centre of Cirencester (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAMPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wine\n HAMPERS(large baskets with covers, usually for food) **placed below**(found near, in a down clue) **the central letter of**(the centre of) \"Cirencester \".\nAnswer: British slang for the sparkling wine from the Champagne region in France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nonsense contained in fancy polo club's code of etiquette (8)","output":"### Answer: PROTOCOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: code of etiquette\n ROT(nonsense, as in \"don't talk rot\") **contained in**(contained in)  **anagram of**(fancy) [ POLO + C(abbrev. for the suit of clubs in bridge notation) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to acknowledge Carnera's title \u2013 not surprising at first (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse to acknowledge\n \"signore\"(the form of polite address;title for Carnera, an Italian gentleman) **minus**(not) the first letter of(at first) \"surprising \". The surface suggests Primo Carnera, the former Italian boxer who held the world heavyweight title, in a career marred by speculation that his early fights were fixed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spread untidily by Poles in short trousers \u2013 just the opposite (6)","output":"### Answer: STREWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spread untidily\n S,N(abbrevs. for the 2 geographic poles respectively) **containing**(in \u2026 \u2013 just the opposite; outside of) Edit.note:  \"trews\"(tight-fitting trousers, usually of Tartan worn by certain Scottish regiments) ***minus its last letter***(short)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Let out line and relax (5)","output":"### Answer: LEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Let out\n L(abbrev. for \"line\") **plus**(and) EASE(to relax;to lessen the severity, pressure, tension or strain). Answer: To let\/rent out, especially a property."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Row with Bond on river (4)","output":"### Answer: TIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Row\n TIE(a bond connecting things together) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) R(abbrev for \"river\"). Answer: A row, one of many arranged one behind and above another, eg. seats in a stadium or theatre."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chancellor follows report of borrowing total; his sort have been E for a year and a day (8,6)","output":"### Answer: LONESOME GEORGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: his sort have been E for a year and a day\n GEORGE(Osborne, British Chancellor of the Exchequer)**placed after**(follows, in an across clue) **homophone of**(report of) \"loan\"(a borrowing) \"sum\"(a total).\nAnswer:  Given name of a male Pinta Island tortoise, the last known individual of his sort who died on 24 June 2012 (a year and a day ago) of old age. Hence the \"In Memoriam\" tag to the puzzle, and E for \"extinct\", which word is along the rightmost column of the grid. RIP George, and unfortunately there'll be more species becoming E, perhaps homo sapiens too.\nNo mate for company, just a human caretaker."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possibly been an expiry of E goat (8,4)","output":"### Answer: PYRENEAN IBEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: E goat\n **Anagram of**(Possibly) BEEN AN EXPIRY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fade when bulb not right, a blurred E bird (6,9)","output":"### Answer: PALLAS\u2019 CORMORANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: E bird\n PALL(to fade;to become pale) + AS(at the same time, as in \"when\/as you enter the room\") + CORM(a bulb ) + **anagram of**(blurred) [NOT + R(abbrev. for \"right\") + A ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: E bird passing benchmark (4)","output":"### Answer: DODO \n ### Explanation: Definition: E bird\n  Cryptic defn:  Reference to the simile \"as dead as a dodo\"; the dodo thus becoming a benchmark;a reference point for life that has passed;died.  And of course, the dodo has passed that point."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: E cat, large, possesses curly tail and powerful heart (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BALI TIGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: E cat\n BIG(large) **containing**(possesses) [**anagram of**(curly) TAIL **plus**(and) **central 2 letters of**(heart) \"powerful\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: E bird \u2013 Grand Peregrine not right \u2013 disoriented in relay (9,6)","output":"### Answer: PASSENGER PIGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: E bird\n **Anagram of**(disoriented) [G(abbrev. for \"grand\", say, a 1000 dollars) + \"Peregrine \" **minus**(not) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\") ] **contained in**(in) PASS ON(to relay, say, a message).\nThis one was named Martha."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scottish Island thus in animate home for E creatures (8,4)","output":"### Answer: JURASSIC PARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: home for E creatures\n JURA(an island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides) + { SIC(from Latin, thus;so;as such, as in 6 down) **contained in**(in) SPARK(to animate;to kindle, figuratively).\nAnswer: The home for dinosaurs and other re-created extinct creatures in the book\/films of the same name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preparation of vegetable oil, brewed tea and 15 (6)","output":"### Answer: OLEATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preparation of vegetable oil\n **Anagram of**(brewed) [TEA + LEO(answer to 15 down) ].\nAnswer: A pharmaceutical preparation;ointment made from oleic acid, a component of vegetable fats;oils."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hernias aplenty suffered by E beast (6,8)","output":"### Answer: SYRIAN ELEPHANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: E beast\n **Anagram of**(suffered) HERNIAS APLENTY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spooner's happy smiling at wedding, maybe (8)","output":"### Answer: CEREMONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wedding, maybe\n Spoonerism of \"merry\"(happy) \"sunny\"(smiling;beaming).  I'm not sure of the second part of the answer:  I'm under the impression that it's pronounced \"\u2026m-oh-ny\" or even \"\u2026m-uh-ny\", but not \"\u2026m-ah-ny\".\nAnswer: Of which a wedding is an example;maybe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: County set has Morse baffled (8)","output":"### Answer: SOMERSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: County\n **Anagram of**(baffled) [ SET **plus**(has) MORSE ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cushy seat for Atkinson to reserve (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BEAN BAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cushy seat\n BEAN(Mr., as played by Rowan Atkinson) + BAG(to reserve;to lay claim to the right to do or have something, as in \"to bag the best seat in the room\").  Nice surface \u2013 the best seat could be a bean bag.\nCouldn't find a picture of Mr. Bean on a bean bag, but then, she's better looking:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Years of prejudice? The opposite (6)","output":"### Answer: AGEISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: The opposite\n Prejudice of(against) years(the aged) = (the converse;opposite of \"Years of prejudice \")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Henry, basket-seller of 23(sic) (6)","output":"### Answer: HOSIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: seller of 23\n H(abbrev. for the Henry, the unit of ) + OSIER(a basket made from branches or twigs of various willow trees).\nAnswer: A seller of nylon stockings(answer to 24 down) and such, for the female sex."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monster is so backward (4)","output":"### Answer: OGRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monster\n **Reversal of**(backward) ERGO(Latin for so;hence;therefore, as in \"cognito ergo sum\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smell where roads lead (5)","output":"### Answer: AROMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smell\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the saying \"All roads lead to Rome\". In the local lingo: a(to) Roma(Rome)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign of pride (3)","output":"### Answer: LEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign\n Cryptic defn: The astrological sign represented by a lion, master of a pride."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soggier filling for Welsh pasty (5)","output":"### Answer: OGGIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welsh pasty\n **The inner letters of**(filling) \"Soggier \".\nAnswer: There's a Welsh version of the Cornish pasty, or tiddy oggy\/oggie in dialect. The Welsh one has a soggier filling?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No tricks. None? None! (5)","output":"### Answer: NULLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: No tricks\n NULL(none, in mathematics, as in a \"null set\") + O(the letter that looks like 0;zero;none).\nAnswer: In certain card games, a bid by a player to take no tricks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hack hacker? (8)","output":"### Answer: REPORTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hack hacker\n  Cryptic defn.  Reference to a hack;a mediocre newspaper reporter who might also be a hacker;one who gains unauthorised access into a computer system, as has happened with certain reporters from the now-defunct News of the World hacking into mobile telephone systems."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ski resort at novel mountainous state (6)","output":"### Answer: SIKKIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: mountainous state\n **Anagram of**(resort) SKI + KIM(the title of the Rudyard Kipling novel).\nAnswer: A state of India in the Himalayan mountains."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Only construction partners may have ladders (6)","output":"### Answer: NYLONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: may have ladders\n **Anagram of**(construction) ONLY + N,S(abbrevs. for the partners north and south, in bridge notation).\nAnswer: Nylon stockings that may ladder, if you're not careful."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starchy Gaff's in a leather top (4)","output":"### Answer: AMYL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Starchy\n MY(first person possessive pronoun;self-reference by Gaff, the setter) **contained in**(in) [A + **first letter of**(top, in a down clue) \"leather \" ].\nAnswer: In biochemistry, pertaining to or of starch;starch-y, as in the names of compound substances related to starch."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Escape ends in magistrate's wheels (4)","output":"### Answer: JEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: wheels\n **The 2 letters at both ends of**(ends) \"Escape \" **contained in**(in) J.P.(abbrev. for a Justice of the Peace;a magistrate).\nDefn: Slang for a motor vehicle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turned up in go-go hostess district (4)","output":"### Answer: SOHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: district\n **Reversal of**(Turned up, in a down clue) and **hidden in**(in) \"go-go hostess \".\nAnswer: An entertainment district in London, which at some point in time must have had go-go hostesses. Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inspirational island (4)","output":"### Answer: IONA \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\n Cryptic defn: The island in the Scottish Hebrides, renowned for tranquillity, and hence a popular place for religious or inspirational retreats \u2013 providing there aren't too many of them to spoil the tranquillity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dad's Army cast retaining English illusions (9)","output":"### Answer: DAYDREAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: illusions\n **Anagram of**(cast) DAD'S ARMY **containing**(retaining) E(abbrev. for \"English\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lawgiver needs a drink (4)","output":"### Answer: SODA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n SOD(from Sod's Law \u2013 \"bad fortune will be tailored to the individual\" and \"anything that can go wrong, will\", akin but broader than Murphy's Law) **plus**(needs) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ready to take part, young fellows at first interrupting course (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ENTRY FEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ready to take part\n **First letters, respectively, of**(at first) \"young fellows \" **contained in**(interrupting) ENTRE(a course in a meal \u2013 in the UK, that before the main course, but in the US, the main course itself).\nAnswer: Ready(short for ready money) paid in order to take part in\/at an event."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cantankerous driver keeps right (6)","output":"### Answer: CRABBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cantankerous\n CABBY(an informal term for a taxi\/cab driver) **containing**(keeps) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nancy's first person with second person's servant (6)","output":"### Answer: JEEVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: servant\n JE(the first person pronoun in French, as spoken in Nancy, a city in France) **plus**(with) EVE(the biblical second person after Adam) 'S.\nAnswer: Reginald, valet\/servant (and more) to Bertie Wooster, in P.G. Wodehouse's novels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What Orlando did in dining room? Starters do this (8)","output":"### Answer: INITIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Starters do this\n IN IT(in the dining room, that is) I(self-referential pronoun for Orlando, the setter) ATE(what you'd normally do in the dining room)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show off in Venice (6)","output":"### Answer: EVINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show\n **Anagram of**(off) VENICE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jolly good luck initially stops betrayal (8)","output":"### Answer: RATTLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jolly good\n **First letter of**(initially) \"luck\" **contained in**(stops) RATTING(informing on someone;an act of betrayal).\nAnswer: Exceptionally good."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dotty, Sue, Pearl, Joy (8)","output":"### Answer: PLEASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joy\n **Anagram of**(Dotty) SUE, PEARL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical item that's less sensitive (6)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical item\n Comparative for \"numb\"(not sensitive to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stable provides unsatisfactory cover for weapon (8)","output":"### Answer: BALANCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stable\n BAD(unsatisfactory;of poor quality) **containing**(cover for) LANCE(an olden weapon),"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After much delay Titan rocket's closer (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: After much delay\n ATLAS(the mythological Titan who, as a punishment, was forced to hold up the celestial sphere) + **last letter of**(\u2026's closer) \"rocket\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The rest of the hussies take part (6)","output":"### Answer: SIESTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: The rest\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 part) \"hussies take \".\nAnswer:  A mid-day or afternoon rest break."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watch parrot? (8)","output":"### Answer: REPEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Watch,parrot\n Double defn: 1st: A timepiece that will chime the hour (and, for some, the minutes) on demand; and 2nd: Figuratively, one who repeats or imitates the words or actions of another without understanding, from the bird which is wont to repeat what you say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl seen dropping odd papers (4)","output":"### Answer: ENID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\n \"seen \" **minus ****the first and third letters**(dropping odd) ID(short for identity papers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tea's ready in mess for movable feast (6,3)","output":"### Answer: EASTER DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: movable feast\n **Anagram of**(in mess) \"TEA'S READY \".\nAnswer: The Sunday on which Easter is celebrated, the date being movable, year to year."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Central heating installed by European poet (5)","output":"### Answer: DANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: poet\n **The middle letter of**(Central) \"heating \" **contained in**(installed by) DANE(a European national)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Back from journey before transport appears in capital (7)","output":"### Answer: YEREVAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n **Last letter of**(Back from) \"journey \" + ERE(before, poetically) + VAN(a transport vehicle).\nAnswer: Capital city of Armenia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Up the street wood splits (5)","output":"### Answer: RIFTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: splits\n **Reversal of**(Up) [ ST(abbrev. for \"street\") + FIR(wood from a coniferous tree) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Real tie breaker for studio (7)","output":"### Answer: ATELIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: studio\n **Anagram of**(breaker) \"REAL TIE \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Church worker heads for chapel and really is taken by devil (9)","output":"### Answer: SACRISTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Church worker\n [ **First letters, respectively, of** \"chapel\" and \"really \" + IS] **contained in**(taken by) SATAN(the devil).\nAnswer:  Worker who has charge of a church's contents, especially the sacred vessels, vestments, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pitch invaded by a new dog (7)","output":"### Answer: SPANIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\n SPIEL(a marketing pitch;sales talk) **containing**(invaded by) [A + N(abbrev. for \"new\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: down holding container up for young socialite (9)","output":"### Answer: DEBUTANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: young socialite\n DANTE(answer to 1 down) **containing**(holding) **reversal of**(up, in a down clue) TUBE(a container, of paint, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Philistine victory over European first off (9)","output":"### Answer: VULGARIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Philistine\n V(abbrev. for \"victory\") **placed above**(over) \"Bulgarian\"(a European national) **minus**\n**its first letter** (first off).\nAnswer: One with vulgar tastes, especially one who is rich or has pretensions to good taste."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composing a nice tune, say? (9)","output":"### Answer: ENUNCIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: say\n **Anagram of**(Composing) A NICE TUNE.\nAnswer: To say;to utter, especially clearly and distinctly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A transmitter, we hear, that's collected (7)","output":"### Answer: AMASSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: collected\n A + **homophone of**(we hear) \"mast\"(a structure used for transmitting radio signals)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Missing leader censured dancing bears (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDURES \n ### Explanation: Definition: bears\n **Anagram of**(dancing) \"censured\" **minus ****its first letter**(Missing leader)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mussels and lychees for starters at The Fat Duck? (7)","output":"### Answer: MALLARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Duck\n **First letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 for starters) \"Mussels and lychees \" **plus**(at) LARD(rendered fat from a pig).  The surface reference is to this restaurant in Bray, Berkshire, serving this kind of cuisine (yes, that's an iPod as a side dish, but no, not to taste of course, but to listen to).  No mussels and lychees as starters on the menu (not yet?) but there's bacon and egg ice cream for dessert."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First drops in wood more than adequate (5)","output":"### Answer: AMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: more than adequate\n **First letter moved one position down**(First drops, in a down clue) in \"maple\"(wood from the maple tree)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run-down spot on the outskirts of Derby (5)","output":"### Answer: SEEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run-down\n SEE(to spot;to notice) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **the 2 outermost letters of**(outskirts of) \"Derby\".\nFor answers to pic 3 please click  or watch ; for pic 4"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vegetable from Spain collected medal (7)","output":"### Answer: SPINACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vegetable \n **Anagram of**(from \u2026 collected;as in \"assembled from\") CH(abbrev. for \"Companion of Honour\", a conferred British title, that comes with a medal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl pinching posh car gangster's after is bizarre (7)","output":"### Answer: SURREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bizarre \n [ SUE(a girl's name) **containing**(pinching) RR(abbrev. for the Rolls Royce, the posh;luxury car) ] **placed before**(\u2026's after) AL(Capone, the American gangster)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wandered around Dover (5)","output":"### Answer: ROVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wandered \n **Anagram of**(around) DOVER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Valerie, taken in by retired gentleman, has no heart for personal battles (9)","output":"### Answer: RIVALRIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: personal battles\n \"Valerie \" **minus ****its middle letter**(has no heart) **contained in**(taken in by) **reversal of**(retired) \"sir\"(gentleman)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drug concealed in kebabs and cooked, which may cause flatulence (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BAKED BEANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: which may cause flatulence\n E(slang abbrev. for the drug Ecstasy) **contained in**(concealed in) **anagram of**(cooked) KEBABS AND.\nAnswer: One of the foods (not kebabs) that has a high content of raffinose (a sugar, not a drug) that may cause flatulence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Genuine concord initially comes out of ceasefire (4)","output":"### Answer: TRUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Genuine\n **The first letter of**(initially) \"concord\" **deleted from**(comes out of) \"truce\"(a ceasefire)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note chapter on Queen struggling with church (11)","output":"### Answer: CONSEQUENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\n I can't quite explain this one. I think it is: C(abbrev. for \"chapter) + ON + **anagram of**(struggling) QUEEN **plus**(with) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England). That leaves a missing \"S\", which could be a typo (\"Queens\" and not \"Queen\"?). Or am I missing something?\nDefn. and Answer: Importance or significance, as in \"an event of consequence\/note\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A man in a cap coming back north on a long waterway (6,5)","output":"### Answer: PANAMA CANAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: waterway\n **Reversal of**(coming back) [ A MAN **contained in**(in) A CAP ] + N(abbrev. for \"north\") **plus**(on) A + L(abbrev. for \"long\", denoting a size longer than regular, for suits and coats for taller people ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of neck band (4)","output":"### Answer: CREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of neck,band\n Double defn: 1st: A kind of (round) collar for T-shirts; and 2nd: A group of working people, eg. on a ship or on stage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French author talked standard English to blend in (10)","output":"### Answer: CAMOUFLAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to blend in\n **Homophone of**(talked) \"Camus\"(Albert, French author) + FLAG(a standard, with distinctive colours and emblems, denoting a nation, cause, or military unit, say) + E(abbrev. for \"English\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Porcelain from good French earth gets a following after feature (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BONE CHINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Porcelain\n BON(\"good\" in French) + E(abbrev. for \"earth\") **plus**(gets) [A **placed after**(following after) CHIN(a facial feature) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is rented land bounded by water? (5)","output":"### Answer: ISLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: land bounded by water\n IS + LET(rented;leased out)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Following Reds' second half drop-off, can United get a point? (7)","output":"### Answer: RETINUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Following\n \"Reds\" **minus ****its last 2 letters**(\u2026' second half drop-off) + TIN(a can for containing food, say) + U(abbrev. for \"United\") **plus**(get) E(abbrev. for \"east\";a compass point).  A footballing surface from a setter who's a Manchester City fan.\nDefn: and Answer: The group of aides following and attending to an important person, like a royal or a bride, or a god."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lovely to look at place reportedly left unknown (7)","output":"### Answer: SIGHTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lovely to look at\n **Homophone of**( ) \"site\"(a place;a location) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + Y(the symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old writer's son gets copy before first edition (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old writer\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") **plus**(gets) CRIB(to cheat;to plagiarise) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) **first letter of**(first) \"edition \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poor Kevin with nothing to call upon (6)","output":"### Answer: INVOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to call upon\n **Anagram of**(Poor) [KEVIN **plus**(with) O(the letter that looks like zero;nothing) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decide a map needs to be redrawn by adjutant (4-2-4)","output":"### Answer: AIDE-DE-CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: adjutant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 needs to be redrawn) DECIDE A MAP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Establish order within huge crowd (5)","output":"### Answer: HORDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: huge crowd\n **Hidden in**(within) \"Establish order \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Number interviewed without incident (9)","output":"### Answer: SEVENTEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number\n SEEN(interviewed) **containing**(without) EVENT(an incident;a happening)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoy king by backing priest (4)","output":"### Answer: RILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annoy\n R(abbrev. for the Latin Rex;a king) **placed above**(by, in a down clue) **reversal of**(backing) ELI(the biblical priest)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One leaving country with Russian fighter fled into Egypt (8)","output":"### Answer: EMIGRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One leaving country\n [ MIG(the series of Russian fighter planes) + RAN(fled) ] **contained in**(into) ET(the International Vehicle Registration code for Egypt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eavesdropper abandoned silent queen (8)","output":"### Answer: LISTENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eavesdropper\n **Anagram of**(abandoned) SILENT + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the queen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Toning down F1 practice session (10)","output":"### Answer: QUALIFYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Toning down,F1 practice session\n Double defn: 1st: Modifying or limiting a statement or position to make it less strong or positive; and 2nd: In the sport of Formula One motor racing, a practice session prior to the actual race. I wasn't sure of the equivalence of the defn. and answer. Firstly, as a noun, the answer is the process of qualifying, though I suppose it could be loosely used for the means; and secondly, as I understand it, practice sessions are distinct from a qualifying session, with the latter, but not the former, determining the starting grid positions for the actual race. And I don't think one could or should consider any session before the actual event as practice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit has natural sugar containing antioxidant vitamin (9)","output":"### Answer: NECTARINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\n NECTAR(the natural sugar produced by a plant in its flowers) + IN(containing) + E(a vitamin that's an antioxidant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Key to a watering hole in the sky? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SPACE BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Key\n Cryptic defn: A fanciful watering hole;bar in the sky;in space.\nAnswer: That key originally on a typewriter (remember that?), and now on computers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut short political prisoner's time in cyberspace (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: cyberspace\n \"internee\"(a political prisoner) **minus ****its last letter**(Cut short) + T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vote for graduate tax to rise (6)","output":"### Answer: BALLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vote\n BA(abbrev. for a Bachelor of Arts graduate's degree) + **reversal of**(to rise, in a down clue) TOLL(a tax)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Can't hear without a T loop you first performed with skill (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: performed with skill\n \"deaf\"(can't hear) **minus**(without) \"a\" + T + **first letters respectively of **(first)\" loop you \". And there are T(telomere)-loops at the end of your chromosomes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friend's wearing very large gemstones (5)","output":"### Answer: OPALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gemstones\n PAL(a friend) **contained in**(\u2026's wearing) OS(abbrev. for \"outsize\";very large)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scrutinise turnover of new accounts (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scrutinise\n **Reversal of**(turnover, in a down clue) [ N(abbrev. for \"new\") + ACS(abbrev. for \"accounts\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Union supporter trips in British Museum \u2013 help needed (10)","output":"### Answer: BRIDESMAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Union supporter\n RIDES(trips on horseback or in vehicles, say) **contained in**(in) BM(abbrev. for \"British Museum\") **plus**(\u2026 needed) AID(help;assistance).\nDefn: Cryptic \u2013 A supporting role in a wedding;a matrimonial union."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish for fingerprints (4)","output":"### Answer: DABS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish,fingerprints\n Double defn: 1st: Any of various flatfish; and 2nd: Slang for fingerprints."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primate holds beginning of service in church (4)","output":"### Answer: APSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in church\n APE(any of various primates, with very short or no tails) **containing**(holds) **the first letter of**(beginning of) \"service \".\nAnswer: A recess in a church (building)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The samurai becomes incompetent (10)","output":"### Answer: AMATEURISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: incompetent\n **Anagram of**(becomes) THE SAMURAI."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: John worked for Frank (6)","output":"### Answer: CANDID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frank\n CAN(slang for the toilet, as is \"john\") + DID(worked, as in \"he did the morning shift\").\nDefn: With a lower case \"f\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trying to impress improperly? Pardon me! (4-4)","output":"### Answer: NAME-DROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trying to impress\n **Anagram of**(improperly) PARDON ME."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Witchcraft leads to shortage in pub by Tuesday (5,3)","output":"### Answer: BLACK ART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Witchcraft\n LACK(a shortage of) **contained in**(in) BAR(a pub;a watering hole) **plus**(by) T(abbrev. for \"Tuesday \")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very last trade (4)","output":"### Answer: VEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: trade\n V(abbrev. for \"Very\") + END(the last bit).\nAnswer: To sell or trade, as what a vendor does for a living;a trade."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught in flagrante delicto in India (4)","output":"### Answer: AGRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: in India\n **Hidden in**(Caught in) \"flagrante delicto \". Smooth surface.\nDefn: A city in India."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Asian has fence going in two directions (8)","output":"### Answer: NEPALESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian\n PALE(a fence;an enclosing barrier) **contained in**(going in) NE,SE(abbrevs. for the 2 directions, northeast and southeast, respectively)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Underwear displayed in bed (8)","output":"### Answer: BLOOMERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Underwear,displayed in bed\n Double defn: 2nd: What may be displayed in a flower bed \u2013 if you are or have a good gardener."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reprimand sailor (6)","output":"### Answer: RATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reprimand,sailor\n Double defn: 1st: A severe scolding; and 2nd: An ordinary seaman in the navy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ornament broken? Cleaner hid! (10)","output":"### Answer: CHANDELIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ornament\n **Anagram of**(broken) CLEANER HID."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Limit for writer drinking port (4)","output":"### Answer: POLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Limit\n POE(Edgar Allan, American writer) **containing**(drinking) L(abbrev. for \"port\";left side on a vessel when facing the bow).\nAnswer: Either of the two ends;limits of the axis of a sphere, body or organ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oscar gets some French poetry (4)","output":"### Answer: ODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: poetry\n O(the letter represented by \"Oscar\" in the phonetic alphabet) **plus**(gets) DES(French for the article \"some\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Considered giving shop censure (10)","output":"### Answer: DELIBERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Considered\n DELI(sort for \"delicatessen;a shop selling various already cooked or prepared food, especially imported ones) + BERATE(to censure;to reprimand).\nDefn: As an adjective, as in \"one's considered opinion\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hear pal has become a painter (7)","output":"### Answer: RAPHAEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: painter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 has become) HEAR PAL.\nSelf and mistress's portraits by the artist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King comes in late for quail (5)","output":"### Answer: DREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: quail\n R(abbrev. for the Latin \"Rex\";king) **contained in**(comes in) DEAD(the euphemism for which is \"late\"). An interesting surface \u2013 a king arriving late for his dinner of quail.\nDefn: To shrink with fear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suffer gentle slap but refuse to change (5,3)","output":"### Answer: STAND PAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: refuse to change\n STAND(to suffer;to bear;to tolerate) + PAT(a gentle slap). Another nice surface \u2013 it might take more than a gentle slap to achieve the desired change."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Once more measure refuse reluctantly (7,4,4)","output":"### Answer: AGAINST ONE\u2019S WILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: reluctantly\n AGAIN(once more) + STONE(a unit measure of weight in the Imperial System) + SWILL(kitchen refuse;garbage in general)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duke has loads of fantasies (6)","output":"### Answer: DREAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fantasies\n D(abbrev. for \"duke\") **plus**(has) REAMS(a large quantity;loads of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stunt man died? That's a ruddy disaster! (9)","output":"### Answer: DAREDEVIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stunt man\n D(abbrev. for \"died\") + A + RED(ruddy;having a red or reddish colour) + EVIL(misfortune;disaster, as in \"to wish someone evil\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is played to keep fool in favour (7)","output":"### Answer: BASSOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: It is played\n ASS(a fool;a stupid person) **contained in**(keep \u2026 in) BOON(a sought favour;a request for something to one's benefit).\nDefn: A musical instrument."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compositions arranged? No chance, son! (9)","output":"### Answer: CHACONNES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compositions\n **Anagram of**(arranged) NO CHANCE + S(abbrev. for \"son\").\nDefn: Musical compositions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small knife I bought initially for cut of meat (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SPARE RIB \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut of meat\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") PARER(a knife for peeling;paring fruit or vegetables) + I + **first letter of**(initially) \"bought \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noble fellow experienced festivity in the first place (7)","output":"### Answer: GALAHAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noble fellow\n HAD(experienced as in \"he had a dream\") **placed below**(\u2026 in the first place, in a down clue) GALA(a festive occasion).\nAnswer: The knight;noble fellow from King Arthur's court."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Underwear makes one tense (7)","output":"### Answer: SINGLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Underwear\n SINGLE(one in number) + T(abbrev. for \"tense\" in grammar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrity went ahead without the facts (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrity\n LED(went ahead, say, in a race or sporting match) **containing**(without \u2026) GEN(informal term for information;the facts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Narrow strip on bit of road (5)","output":"### Answer: TAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Narrow\n TAPE(a long narrow strip of material, eg. cloth, paper or metal) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **the first letter of**(bit of) \"road \".\nDefn: To go from wide to narrow.\nFor answer to pic 3 please click ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Church is after him, say, to deliver judgment (9)","output":"### Answer: PRONOUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to deliver judgment\n CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) **placed after**(is after) PRONOUN(an example of which\/say, is \"him\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It breaks and breaks around the West (4)","output":"### Answer: DAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It breaks\n **Anagram of **(breaks) AND **containing**(around) W(abbrev. for \"West\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticism for decent chap leading strike (8)","output":"### Answer: BRICKBAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticism\n BRICK(a decent chap) **placed before**(leading) BAT(to strike, with, well, a bat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German sub (6)","output":"### Answer: ERSATZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: sub\n Defn: A substitute or imitation of some natural or genuine product, from German for \"a substitute or replacement\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nit-picker takes notes in exercise books (6)","output":"### Answer: PEDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nit-picker\n D,A(2 of the notes on the musical scale) **contained in**(in) [ PE(abbrev. for \"physical education\";exercise) + NT(abbrev. for the books in the New Testament) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: You won't care if you lose it (8)","output":"### Answer: INTEREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: it\n Cryptic Defn: The \"it\" referring to being uninterested;lost interest. But one would care if it was of the monetary kind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noted and objected (6)","output":"### Answer: MINDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noted,objected\n Double defn: 1st: Took notice of, as in \"to mind one's own business\"; and 2nd: Objected to;took offence at, as in \"she minded him sitting close to her\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One with minor responsibilities in a newspaper (8)","output":"### Answer: GUARDIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with minor responsibilities,a newspaper\n Double defn: 1st: One having responsibility for a minor\/a person below the legal age; and 2nd: The newspaper this crossword is to be found in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prank ceased being funny when father came in (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCAPADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prank\n **Anagram of**(being funny) CEASED **containing**(\u2026 came in) PA(informal term for one's father)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a person of substance, presumably (6)","output":"### Answer: NOBODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not a person of substance\n Cryptic defn: Figuratively a non-entity; literally, with a space in between, having no physical substance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seizes egg collections (8)","output":"### Answer: CLUTCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seizes,egg collections\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Private doctor comes in this month (6)","output":"### Answer: INMOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Private\n MO(abbrev. for \"medical officer\";a doctor) **contained in**(comes in) INST(abbrev. for \"instant\";the current month at time of writing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go back by air? (6)","output":"### Answer: REPAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go\n **Reversal of**(back) PER(by way of;according to) + AIR.\nAnswer: To go to a place, as in \"they hastily repaired to the bedroom\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal who runs a 13 down business (8)","output":"### Answer: RECEIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal,who runs a 13 down business\n Double defn: 1st: One who knowingly receives stolen goods; and 2nd: One appointed by a court to manage an insolvent(answer to 13 down) business."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indication that a writer's revision is not better (4)","output":"### Answer: STET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indication\n Cryptic defn: A notation to ignore a revision in a piece of writing, and to revert to the original."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I wondered about getting a bedcover (9)","output":"### Answer: EIDERDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bedcover\n **Anagram of**(about) I WONDERED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quietly fancy a witch-hunt (5)","output":"### Answer: PURGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a witch-hunt\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\";a musical direction to play quietly) + URGE(a fancy;a strong impulse, as in \"the sex urge\").\nAnswer: The elimination of (undesirable) opponents or dissidents from a state, political party, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit supplier made love to cleaner in street (7)","output":"### Answer: ORCHARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit supplier\n O(letter that looks like 0;love in tennis scores) **plus**(to) { CHAR(short for \"charwoman\";a cleaning lady) **contained in**(in) RD(abbrev. for a road;a street) }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Circulate gold coin (5)","output":"### Answer: ORBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Circulate\n OR(in heraldry, the colour of gold) + BIT(any small coin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love to be on night shift (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Love\n **Anagram of**(shift) ON NIGHT.\nDefn: Tennis again \u2013 why not? \u2013 after a 77 year wait \u2013 well done!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complaint as regards public transport (3,6)","output":"### Answer: EYE STRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complaint\n EYES(regards;looks at, as in \"she regarded him with suspicion\") + TRAIN(a form of public transport)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Title in fact much wished for (7)","output":"### Answer: DESIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: much wished for\n SIR(title for a knight) **contained in**(in) DEED(something that is done, and therefore is fact, as in \"after the fact\" in law)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oppose having a base (9)","output":"### Answer: WITHSTAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oppose\n WITH(having) + STAND(a base which supports something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rude about vessel's prow being on the rocks (9)","output":"### Answer: INSOLVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: being on the rocks\n INSOLENT(rude) **containing**(about) **first letter of**(\u2026's prow) \"vessel \".\nDefn: To be in trouble, in this case, financially."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Orders hay to be put out for this animal (4,5)","output":"### Answer: DRAY HORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this animal\n **Anagram of**(put out) ORDERS HAY.\n\u2026and as a treat, they're sometimes given a bit of their load."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pamphlet said to make a personal appeal (7)","output":"### Answer: ATTRACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to make a personal appeal\n **Homophone of**(said) \"a tract\"(a pamphlet, usually with political or religious content)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guaranteed safe, when in extremity (7)","output":"### Answer: ENSURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guaranteed\n SURE(safe;secure from risk or uncertainty, as in \"a safe\/sure bet\") **contained in**(when in) END(an extremity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Young Italian graduate doctor in love (7)","output":"### Answer: BAMBINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Young Italian\n BA(abbrev. for \"Bachelor of Arts\", a degree a graduate might have) + MB(abbrev. for \"Bachelor of Medicine;a doctor) + IN + O(see 2 and 4 down above).\nAnswer: A small child or baby, from Italian."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Experience part of the main current (5)","output":"### Answer: INCUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Experience\n **Hidden in**(part of) \"main current \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grim end to a ship (5)","output":"### Answer: STERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grim,end to a ship\n Double defn.\nFor answers to Pic #5 and  ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warmongers ring island men restraining monarch (12)","output":"### Answer: BELLIGERENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warmongers\n BELL(a ring;the sound of a bell being struck) + I(abbrev. for \"island\") + GENTS(short for \"gentlemen\") **containing**(restraining) ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the British monarch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave a group playing (7)","output":"### Answer: ABANDON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\n A + BAND(a group) + ON(playing, say, on the radio or telly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog with appendage cut short (7)","output":"### Answer: CURTAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut short\n CUR(a worthless, mean dog) **plus**(with) TAIL(an appendage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine festival for one at table? (7)","output":"### Answer: FEASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one at table\n F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + EASTER(the Christian festival)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Geese start to nibble lots (7)","output":"### Answer: NOODLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Geese\n First letter of(start to) \"nibble \" + OODLES(lots;a great quantity).\nDefn: and Answer: Slang words for simpletons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eat into some coal-bed or else put about (5)","output":"### Answer: ERODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eat into\n **Hidden in**(some) **reversal of**(put about) \"coal-bed or else \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheese and port amuse in a salad (9)","output":"### Answer: MOUSETRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheese\n **Anagram of**(in a salad) PORT AMUSE. Amusing surface image.\nAnswer: A British informal term for cheese of indifferent quality \u2013 only good enough to catch mice with?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novel purist hiding film starts to play (7,2)","output":"### Answer: STRIKES UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: starts to play\n **Anagram of**(Novel) PURIST **containing**(hiding) KES(a 1969 British movie)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cruise ship company engaged man to entertain with this softly (5)","output":"### Answer: PIANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertain with this,softly\n P&O(cruise ship company's name, derived from the abbrev. for the former Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company) **containing**(engaged) IAN(a man's name).\nDouble defn: 1st: This you might play and entertain with; and 2nd: the musical direction to play softly. Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guest gets eye-protection with it in (7)","output":"### Answer: VISITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guest\n VISOR(eye-protection from the sun, worn on the head) **containing**(with \u2026 in) IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flatten coat on slate (7)","output":"### Answer: PANCAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flatten\n CAKE(a layer;a coat of compacted matter deposited on a surface, as in \"a cake of powder on her face\") **placed after**(on, in an across clue) PAN(to criticise harshly;to slate).\nDefn. and Answer: As verbs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gags getting uproarious cheers outside entrance to theatre (7)","output":"### Answer: RETCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gags\n **Anagram of**(uproarious) CHEERS **containing**(outside) **first letter of**(entrance to) \"theatre \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watch oaf absorbing old winning blow (7)","output":"### Answer: LOOKOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Watch\n LOUT(an oaf) **containing**(absorbing) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + KO(abbrev. for a knockout;a winning blow in boxing).\nAnswer: A watch, as in \"keep a lookout;a watch for her tricks\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pure magic to me, sadly I must leave virtual fun (8,4)","output":"### Answer: COMPUTER GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: virtual fun\n **Anagram of**(sadly) \"PURE MAGIC TO ME \" **minus**( \u2026 must leave) \"I \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something offering support, see a hoax boldness (7)","output":"### Answer: BRAVADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: boldness\n BRA(something offering support to the female breast) + V(abbrev. for the Latin \"vide\";to see;to refer to) + A + DO(a swindle;a hoax)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She knocks back too much coffee laced with first two lumps of demerara (7)","output":"### Answer: LADETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: She knocks back too much\n LATTE(coffee made with hot milk) **containing**(laced with) **first 2 letters of**(first two lumps of) \"demerara \".\nAnswer: Derogatory term for a girl whose social behaviour is laddish, which includes overdrinking;knocking back too much, besides being rowdy and immature."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'm not brainy but dreadfully smug on air (9)","output":"### Answer: INGNORAMUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm not brainy\n **Anagram of**(dreadfully) SMUG ON AIR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's no longer inside E10 with constable (2-3)","output":"### Answer: EX-CON \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's no longer inside\n E + X(Roman numeral for 10) **plus**(with) CON(abbrev. for \"constable\"? I haven't been able to confirm. I found \"cons\" as the abbrev.).\nAnswer: One no longer inside prison."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noble award for a place to hang jewelry (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLOBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a place to hang jewelry\n EARL(a noble title) + OBE(abbrev. for \"Officer of the British Empire\", an honour awarded by the British sovereign)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whinger after time finds what's behind truck (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAILER \n ### Explanation: Definition: what's behind truck\n RAILER(one who rails;complains;whinges) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mid-Atlantic crossing perhaps, rolling to some extent (4,4,4)","output":"### Answer: HALF SEAS OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: rolling to some extent\n Cryptic defn: In the middle of an Atlantic Ocean crossing, you'd have gone over half of the seas.\nAnswer: A British term for being drunk, and to some extent rolling(slang for swaying or staggering, as in \"rolling drunk\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left porter to spy open office at station? (4,8)","output":"### Answer: LOST PROPERTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: office at station\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") + **anagram of**(open) PORTER TO SPY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A French university in London area which is not favoured (9)","output":"### Answer: UNPOPULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: is not favoured\n UN(French for \"a\") + [ U(abbrev. for \"university\") **contained in**(in) POPLAR(a mainly residential area in East London) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gent's head over heels with oil for Italian grub (7)","output":"### Answer: RISOTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian grub\n **Reversal of**(head over heels, in a down clue) SIR(a formal or polite term of address for a man, or, formerly, a gentleman of high social status) **plus **(with) OTTO(also called \"attar\", a perfume or essential oil obtained from flowers or petals)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relish sailing boat at Oxford, eg (7)","output":"### Answer: KETCHUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relish\n KETCH(a two-masted sailing boat) + UP(to attend lectures and participate in the activities of a university, eg. Oxford U)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First woman to seek gold with another (7)","output":"### Answer: PANDORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: First woman\n PAN(to seek gold, by literally using a shallow pan to separate it from gravel by washing) + DORA(another feminine name).\nAnswer: In Greek mythology, the first woman created by the Gods, who opened a jar (not her Box) and released all the evils tormenting humanity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He works on board by himself with shell (7)","output":"### Answer: ABALONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shell\n AB(abbrev. for an able-bodied seaman;one who works on board a ship) + ALONE(by himself).\nAnswer: An edible mollusc, also called \"ear shell\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scripture's one subject finally to do again (5)","output":"### Answer: RESIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to do again\n RE(abbrev. for \"religious education\", loosely equated to the Scriptures) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **last letter of**(finally) \"subject \".\nAnswer: To do an exam again, after being unable to pass it in previous attempts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Visitors have no time to meet Doctor, so must debate his identity (5,3)","output":"### Answer: GUESS WHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: debate his identity \n \"guests\"(visitors) **minus **(have no) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(to meet) WHO(the long running Doctor on TV; he does a lot of running too)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fantastic guide to PC (6)","output":"### Answer: WIZARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fantastic,guide to PC \n Double defn: 1st: British slang for \"excellent\"(fantastic!;great!); and 2nd: In computers(PCs), software to guide you with instructions for a complex task."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant soldier's decorations (8)","output":"### Answer: REFINERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n RE(abbrev. for \"Royal Engineer\";a soldier in the engineering support unit of the British Army) + FINERY(elaborate or showy decorations).\nAnswer: A processing plant to extract valuable products from raw materials."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Convenience of having guard partially relax (6)","output":"### Answer: LOOSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: relax\n LOO(slang for a convenience;a toilet) + **first 3 letters of**(partially) \"sentry\"(a guard)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the wild, gnu licks its young (8)","output":"### Answer: SUCKLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: its young\n **Anagram of**(In the wild) GNU LICKS.\nAnswer: A young mammal that is still taking milk from its mother."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Told to send account for accommodation (6)","output":"### Answer: BILLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: accommodation\n **Homophone of**(Told) \"bill it\"(to send the account for moneys owed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Passion for landlord expressed in words (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LOVE LETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passion,expressed in words\n LOVE(a passion for) + LETTER(a landlord;one who lets out property). A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue.\nAnswer: That expressing passion in words."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time was when we all got started (3,4,3)","output":"### Answer: THE YEAR DOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time was when we all got started\n Cryptic defn: Very long ago, literally, when time = 0."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: History of girl clearing out of Leeds (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: History\n ANNA(a girl's name) + **the 2 outermost letters of**(clearing out of) \"Leeds \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Songstress gets assistance in Australian city (8)","output":"### Answer: ADELAIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Australian city\n ADELE(British singer, winner of Grammy Awards in 2009) **containing**(gets) AID(assistance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enough heartfelt remorse to make one shake (6)","output":"### Answer: TREMOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: to make one shake\n **Hidden in**(Enough) \"HEARTFELT REMORSE \".\nAnswer: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grave ill afflicted country dweller (8)","output":"### Answer: VILLAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: country dweller\n **Anagram of**(afflicted) GRAVE ILL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant needed to put new facade on school (6)","output":"### Answer: YARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n **Replace**(needed to put new) **first letter of**(facade) \"Harrow\"(a famous British public school) **with** \"y\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrible misfortune of missing the station (8)","output":"### Answer: TERMINUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: station\n **Anagram of**(Terrible) \"misfortune \" **minus**(missing) \"of \".\nAnswer: The station at the end of, say, a train line or bus route."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tasteless fish is supremely horrid! (6)","output":"### Answer: GARISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tasteless\n GAR(any of a genus of fish, with long toothed jaws) + IS + **first letter of**(supremely,in a down clue) \"horrid \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meaning to force result (6)","output":"### Answer: EFFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meaning,to force result\n Double defn: 1st: The basic or general meaning, as in \"words to that effect\"; and 2nd: To cause to produce a result."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Eastern Railways diverted northwards (6)","output":"### Answer: SENILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old\n **Reversal of**(diverted northwards, in a down clue) [ E(abbrev. for \"Eastern\") + LINES(railway tracks) ].\nAnswer: One meaning of which is \"relating to old age\", whether or not showing a decline in physical or mental faculties."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mrs\" Doris Heron sadly doesn't get out much (3,7)","output":"### Answer: HER INDOORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mrs\n **Anagram of**(sadly) Doris Heron. I guess the latter part of the clue is for the surface and\/or for giving another defn. for the 2nd part of the answer, and, I suspect, to misdirect \u2013 technically, the clue works just as well without it.\nAnswer: A term for one's wife, originating from the TV series \"Minder\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decision made, having worshipped (8)","output":"### Answer: ICONISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: worshipped\n  **Anagram of**( made) DECISION.  I was trying to fit in IDOLISED into the wordplay, until a couple of real experts helped set me right.  I was really thrown off by \"made\" in the familiar role as a verb for \"decision\" and by the unusualness of it as an anagram indicator."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Certain instrument on which sailors introduce Offenbach (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSOLUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Certain\n LUTE(a stringed instrument) **placed below**(on which \u2026, in a down clue) [ ABS(plural of abbrev. for \"able bodied seaman\") + **first letter of**(introduce) \"Offenbach \"].\nAnswer: Not to be doubted or questioned, as in \"this is absolute proof\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative benefactor initially reported to receiver (8)","output":"### Answer: DONATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: receiver\n TORY(short for a Conservative Party member) **placed below**(\u2026 initially, in a down clue) **homophone of**(reported) \"donor\"(a benefactor).\nAnswer: A donee."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Best performance put down to the occasion (6,4)","output":"### Answer: RECORD TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Best performance\n RECORD(to put down in writing) **plus**(to) TIME(an occasion;an event, as in \"the first time we met\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Underhand attempt to drink special latte (8)","output":"### Answer: STEALTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Underhand\n SHY(an attempt;a try) **containing**(to drink) **anagram of**(special) \"LATTE \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Present distribution agents (8)","output":"### Answer: REINDEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Present distribution agents\n Cryptic defn: Accomplices with Santa Claus in distributing presents on Christmas Eve \u2013 so they tell little children."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is it right to con such people? (4-2-2)","output":"### Answer: WELL-TO-DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is it right to con such people\n WELL(right;proper, as in \"all's well\") + [TO DO](to con;to swindle). If you wish to con people, the rich are the ones you should con. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opening pairs slither along ominous course (6)","output":"### Answer: SLALOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: course\n **First 2 letters of, respectively**(Opening pairs) \" slither along ominous \".\nAnswer:  A winding course for downhill ski races.  The meaning has been extended to an obstacle course in other sports activities."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She left poor shivering maiden (6)","output":"### Answer: VIRGIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: maiden\n **Anagram of**(poor) \"shivering \" **minus**(\u2026 left) \"She \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Backtracking, adviser tempers certain measures (6)","output":"### Answer: METRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: certain measures\n **Reversal of**(Back- or Backtracking) and **hidden in**(-tracking or certain?) \" adviser tempers \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group see gold and copper beginning to soar (6)","output":"### Answer: CAUCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group\n C(homophone of \"see\" used in mobile phone text messaging) + AU(chemical symbol for the element, gold) **plus**(and) CU(chemical symbol for the element, copper) + **first letter of**(beginning to) \"soar \".\nAnswer:  A group within a larger group, especially of politicians or political party members."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give detailed account of Beatrix (cheery) regularly on return (6)","output":"### Answer: RECITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give detailed account\n **Reversal of **(on return) **2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th letters of**(regularly) \"Beatrix (cheery) \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deal with historical complaints of eldest lot working at sixty, say (6,3,6)","output":"### Answer: SETTLE OLD SCORES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deal with historical complaints\n **Anagram of**(working) ELDEST LOT **plus**(at) SCORES(multiples of 20, an example of which;say, is 60). I presume that lot are represented by a union."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Empty container within another (6)","output":"### Answer: VACANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Empty\n CAN(a container, usually of food and drink) **contained in**(within) VAT(another container for liquids)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ritual of American artist in Hong Kong in front of flag (pointless!) (4-4)","output":"### Answer: HARA-KIRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ritual\n { [ A(abbrev. for \"American\") + RA(member of the Royal Academy of Arts) ] **contained in**(in) HK(abbrev. for Hong Kong) } **placed before**(in front of, in an across clue) \"iris\"(a flag) **minus** \"s\"(abbrev. for \"south\", the compass point) (pointless).\nAnswer: Ceremonial suicide by disembowelment with a dagger, the term being a literal translation from Japanese.  A somewhat gruesome image of one committing it in front of the Hong Kong flag -as it says, pointless!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Requires massages, we're told (5)","output":"### Answer: NEEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Requires\n **Homophone of**(we're told) \"kneads\"(massages with an action similar to kneading dough)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One favouring what's new, first seen by river in Minnesota (9)","output":"### Answer: MODERNIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One favouring what's new\n IST(letters that look like 1st;first) **placed after**(seen by, in an across clue) [ODER(the river in central Europe) **contained in**(in) MN(abbrev. for the US state of Minnesota, used with zip codes).\nDefn:  Especially in art and literature."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German writer reaching Saxony perhaps (growth area) (9)","output":"### Answer: GRASSLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: growth area\n GRASS(Gunter, German writer) **placed before**(reaching, in an across clue) LAND(an example of which;perhaps is the state of Saxony in eastern Germany).\nDefn: Not growth in size, population, economic activity, etc. but of plant life."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carry award back for Mr Big? (5)","output":"### Answer: MOGUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mr Big\n **Reversal of**(back) [ LUG(to carry with force or effort) + OM(post-nominal letters for the Order of Merit;an award conferred by the British sovereign).  A interesting surface as Mr. Big was the nickname (I leave it to you to guess how he got it) of the character in the TV series \"Sex and the City\", played by Chris Noth.  He has been nominated for various awards \u2013 the actor for his acting, not the character for being Big."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indication of agreement to accept mail when services are abandoned because of this? (8)","output":"### Answer: APOSTASY \n ### Explanation: Definition: services are abandoned because of this\n AY(an indication of agreement;yes) **containing**(to accept) [ POST(the mail;correspondence) + AS(at the same time;when, as in \"as\/when dawn breaks\u2026\") ].\nAnswer: The \"this\" in the defn. A departure from;abandonment of one's religion, including religious services, of course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setting for Chronicles some Captain rang about (6)","output":"### Answer: NARNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Setting for Chronicles\n **Hidden in**(some) **and ****reversal of**(about) \"Captain rang \".\nAnswer: The magical realm in which the epic series written by C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia, is set.  And there is a captain (of King Caspian's) ship in the Chronicles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It could give Nice altered tone potentially? (7,8)","output":"### Answer: ENTENTE CORDIALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It could give Nice altered tone potentially\n **Anagram of**(It could give) NICE ALTERED TONE.\nAnswer: The \"it\" in the defn. In general, a friendly understanding between political powers. With capitals, the specific understanding reached between France and Britain in 1904 which settled outstanding colonial disputes, and which could put the town of Nice, France in a different light. Nice surface and a WIWD (wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dad tucked into what's left \u2013 of this? (6)","output":"### Answer: REPAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dad tucked into what's left \u2013 of this\n PA(like \"Dad\", an informal term for one's father) **contained in**(tucked into) REST(what is left over).\nAnswer: The \"this\" in the defn. A meal whose leftovers Dad might have eaten. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Workers' representatives meet resistance (crucial) and flop (6)","output":"### Answer: TURKEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: flop\n TU(abbrev. for \"trade union\";the workers' representatives) **plus**(meet) R(in physics, the symbol for electrical resistance) + KEY(crucial;of major importance).  The reps alluded to in 8 across?\nAnswer: Slang for a dramatic production that fails;a flop."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diplomatic official cheers up, overlooking facial feature (7)","output":"### Answer: ATTACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diplomatic official\n **Reversal of**(up) TA(an expression of thanks!;cheers!) **placed above**(overlooking, in a down clue) TACHE(short for \"moustache\", a facial feature if you don't shave your upper lip)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coin slots adapted for new arrivals (9)","output":"### Answer: COLONISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: new arrivals\n **Anagram of**(adapted) COIN SLOTS.\nAnswer: New arrivals who take over the land, as with ants for example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snap goal attempt (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snap,goal attempt\n Double defn: 1st: A single photograph, a snapshot in full; and 2nd: A try at scoring a goal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silly dunderhead, no use at first, caught thus? (3-6)","output":"### Answer: RED-HANDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: caught thus\n **Anagram of**(Silly) \"dunderhead\" **minus ****the first letter of**(no \u2026 at first) \"use\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not one firm in California produces powder (5)","output":"### Answer: COCOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: powder\n [ O(letter that looks like zero;not a one) + CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm) ] **contained in**(in) CA(abbrev. for the US state of California, used with zip codes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ends 50% reduction in winter dress (7)","output":"### Answer: TERMINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ends\n \"winter\" **minus ****its first 3 out of 6 letters**(50% reduction in) + MINI(short for miniskirt, the dress first made popular in the 60s).\nDefn: As a plural noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compensating quality of South Africa's very popular horse competition (6,5)","output":"### Answer: SAVING GRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compensating quality\n SA(abbrev. for South Africa) + V(abbrev. for \"very\") + IN(popular;in fashion) + GG(shortened spelling for \"gee-gee\";childrens' term for a horse) + RACE(a running competition)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go wrong up to a certain time on the radio, then sparkle? (11)","output":"### Answer: SCINTILLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sparkle\n **Homophone of**(on the radio) [ \"sin\"(to go wrong;to transgress) + \"till late\"(up to a certain time late in the night) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Statesmen ordered resources check (5,4)","output":"### Answer: MEANS TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: resources check\n **Anagram of**(ordered) STATESMEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal damage upset jockey touring area (3-6)","output":"### Answer: RAM-RAIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\n **Anagram of**(upset) MAR(to damage;to spoil) + RIDER(a jockey) **containing**(touring) A(abbrev. for \"area\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Child's poster work covering course feature (7)","output":"### Answer: ADOPTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Child\n AD(short for \"advertisement\" which could be a poster) + OP(abbrev. for opus;a musical work) **placed above**(covering, in a down clue) TEE(for each hole, the area on a golf course where you start from)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of craft initially used near winch in strong wind (7)","output":"### Answer: GUNWALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of craf\n **First ****letters, respectively, of**(initially) \"used near winch \" **contained in**(in) GALE(a strong wind)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Section of Hampton garden country (5)","output":"### Answer: TONGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n **Hidden in**(Section of) \"Hampton garden \".\nAnswer: A country consisting of a group of islands in the SW Pacific Ocean, whose national team scored a shock win over France in the 2011 Rugby World Cup."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He entertains in house on street (4)","output":"### Answer: HOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: He entertains\n HO(abbrev. for \"house\") + ST(abbrev. for \"street\").\nFor answers to pic#1 please click , pic#5 and , pic#7 and , for pic#9 and ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clergyman has a time in treatment (6)","output":"### Answer: CURATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clergyman \n [ A + T(abbrev. for \"time\") ] **contained in**(in) CURE(a treatment)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English queen with a Latin temper (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: temper \n ANNE(18C English queen) **plus**(with) A + L(abbrev. for \"Latin\").\nDefn. and Answer: To toughen steel or glass by heat treatment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Axe plot with Ethiopian leaders (7)","output":"### Answer: HATCHET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Axe \n HATCH(to plot;to devise a scheme, thus you could \"hatch a plot\") **plus**(with) **first 2 letters of**(\u2026 leaders) \"Ethiopian \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular celebrity first meets girl with eyes popping out (7)","output":"### Answer: STARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: with eyes popping out\n IN(fashionable) **placed after**(\u2026 first) STAR(a celebrity) **plus**(meets) G(abbrev. for \"girl\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American woman's promise is a dangerous thing (10)","output":"### Answer: BROADSWORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a dangerous thing\n BROAD(American slang for a woman) 'S + WORD(a promise;an assurance given by one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nobleman with yen to leave before time (4)","output":"### Answer: EARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nobleman\n \"y\"(abbrev. for the yen, Japanese currency unit) **deleted from**(to leave) \"early\"(before the appointed or expected time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazier after decapitation of snake (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: snake\n \"madder\"(crazier) **minus ****its first letter**(after decapitation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink absorbed in smart fabric (8)","output":"### Answer: SKIRTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabric\n KIR(a drink made from dry white wine flavoured with cassis, a blackcurrant cordial) **contained in**(absorbed in) STING(to smart;to feel a pain, as from a bee sting).\nAnswer: Material suitable for making, well, skirts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Think of son being corrupted in drink (8)","output":"### Answer: CONSIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Think of\n **Anagram of**(being corrupted) SON **contained in**(in) CIDER(an alcoholic drink made from apples)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collection of valuables allows Tory leader to gallivant (5)","output":"### Answer: TROVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collection of valuables\n **First letter of**(leader) \"Tory \" + ROVE(to gallivant;to wander)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Would-be fratricide tucked into bolognese sauce (4)","output":"### Answer: ESAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Would-be fratricide\n **Hidden in**(tucked into) \"bolognese sauce \".\nAnswer: The biblical character who vowed to kill his younger brother, Jacob \u2013 only a wannabe fratricide, unlike his ancestor Cain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alcohol in science fiction always gives beastly sickness (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SWINE FEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: beastly sickness\n WINE(alcoholic liquid) **contained in**(in) SF(abbrev. for \"science fiction\") + EVER(always, in \"forever and ever\").\nAnswer: A highly contagious viral disease amongst pigs and wild boars."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sharp point found hidden in reed-beds (7)","output":"### Answer: BITTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: found hidden in reed-beds\n BITTER(having a sharp, unpleasant taste) + N(abbrev. for \"north\", a compass point).\nAnswer: A secretive wading bird usually found hidden in reed-beds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal catching public transport is weird (7)","output":"### Answer: MACABRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weird\n MARE(a female adult horse) **containing**(catching) CAB(a taxi or a light horse-drawn vehicle for public hire)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Phrase misused in Asian language (6)","output":"### Answer: SHERPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian language\n **Anagram of**(misused) PHRASE.\nAnswer: The language spoken by, well, the Sherpas, an ethnic group in eastern Nepal and neighbouring areas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order tinned stew (6)","output":"### Answer: INDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\n **Anagram of**(stew) TINNED.\nAnswer:  To order goods through a purchase order or a requisition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charlie locks office (5)","output":"### Answer: CHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: office\n C(the letter represented by \"Charlie\" in the phonetic alphabet) + HAIR(what the locks on one's head is made of).\nAnswer: A position of authority, eg. the office of president;the presidency."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King free to eat fish (7)","output":"### Answer: RICHARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: King\n RID(to free from;to relieve from, usually something unpleasant) **containing**(to eat) CHAR(a troutlike food fish).\nAnswer: Any one of the 3 King Richards in English history."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walk round stable that's highly thought of (9)","output":"### Answer: TREASURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: highly thought of\n TREAD(to walk on, over or across something) **containing**(round) SURE(stable;firm, as in \"sure footing\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Message on top of desk is prominent (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: prominent\n NOTE(a short written message) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) first letter of(top of) \"desk \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peculiar rat seen in grave (7)","output":"### Answer: EARNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: grave\n **Anagram of**(Peculiar) RAT SEEN.\nAnswer: Seriously important;grave."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Student on farm is going far (4-5)","output":"### Answer: LONG-RANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: going far\n L(symbol exhibited by a learner driver) + ON + GRANGE(a farm, specifically, a farmhouse and its outbuildings)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spies entrap working-class associations (9)","output":"### Answer: CONSORTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: associations\n CIA(abbrev. for the Central Intelligence Agency, the collection of US spies) + ON(working, eg. an appliance that's switched on) + SORT(a class;a category).\nAnswer: Associations of commercial firms, investors, etc. formed for a particular purpose."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stucco is a puzzle to science (9)","output":"### Answer: ACOUSTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: science\n **Anagram of**(puzzle) STUCCO IS A.\nAnswer: The science of sound and sound waves."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Almost entirely at sea? (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE MAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Almost entirely,at sea\n Double defn: 2nd: Out in the main, the poetic word for \"sea\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rush for fuel container (7)","output":"### Answer: SCUTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rush,fuel container\n Double defn: 1st: To scuttle;to scamper; and 2nd: A metal pail to contain coal (or logs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage lecture about gymnastics (7)","output":"### Answer: OPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manage\n ORATE(to lecture;to give a speech) **containing**( about ) PE(abbrev. for \"physical education\";the practice of physical exercises;gymnastics)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tie leaves up (5)","output":"### Answer: STRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tie\n **Reversal of**(up) PARTS(leaves;goes from someone or some place)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feel sorry for decapitated bird (5)","output":"### Answer: EGRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n \"regret\"(to feel sorry for;to be remorseful) **minus ****its first letter**(decapitated)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminals had fruit before 13 (6)","output":"### Answer: FELONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminals\n \"melons\"(fruits) *."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chap relaxed before 13 (6)","output":"### Answer: FELLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chap\n \"mellow\"(relaxed) *."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kitty's game (4)","output":"### Answer: POOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kitty,game\n Double defn: 1st: The total of stake to be won in a game\/lottery; and 2nd: A game similar to snooker, but a smaller table, bigger balls and pockets."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The cocoa's final end products (10)","output":"### Answer: CHOCOLATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: The cocoa's final end products\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 products) [THE COCOA'S + **last letter of**(\u2026 end) \"final \". A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Europeans reporting money orders (6)","output":"### Answer: CZECHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Europeans\n **Homophone of**(reporting) \"cheques\"(money orders, or checks in the USA)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spring elevation before 13 (8)","output":"### Answer: FOUNTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spring\n \"mountain\"(an elevation) *."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: F-form s-swap? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: SEX CHANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: F-form s-swap\n The clue is to be read as \"f\" for \"m\"s swap, ie. [abbrev. for \"female\"] replacing [abbrev. for \"male\"], ie. a SEX CHANGE. Best clue I've seen for a long time. By coincidence, all but one of the changes are in the initial letter of the answer, so I got the \"CHANGE\" bit early, but thought it was something to do with changing the initial letters. Only after the last one (22 across) did the light bulb go on. Doh!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Canine in a fit of anger (4)","output":"### Answer: FANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Canine\n **Hidden in**(in a) \"of anger \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confront staff before 13 (4)","output":"### Answer: FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confront\n \"mace\"(a staff;a baton, as a symbol of office\/authority) *."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Officer's ship given a rough ride (9)","output":"### Answer: BRIGADIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Officer\n BRIG(a two-masted sailing ship) **plus**(given) A + **anagram of**(rough) \"ride \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possibly next Open champion (8)","output":"### Answer: EXPONENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: champion\n **Anagram of**(Possibly) NEXT OPEN.\nDefn: A champion;a supporter of a cause, an idea, etc. Not to do with an Open competition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disagree with switch before 13 (6)","output":"### Answer: DIFFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disagree with\n \"dimmer\"(a switch that will dim your lights) *."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do E-numbers turn heavy? (10)","output":"### Answer: BURDENSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavy\n **Anagram of**(turn) DO E-NUMBERS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pick up entitlement at the ceremony (4)","output":"### Answer: RITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ceremony\n **Homophone of**(Pick up, as in \"to hear\") \"right\"(an entitlement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Death to river bear (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bear\n END(death;the ultimate end) **plus**(to) URE(the river in N. Yorkshire)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Essential grandmother has a change of heart to become an African (6)","output":"### Answer: KENYAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: an African\n \"key nan\"(essential;critical + a child's term for \"grandmother\") **with its 2 central letters switching places**(has a change of heart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female to sleep around the flipping place with all sorts of creatures (7)","output":"### Answer: FLOOZIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female to sleep around\n F(abbrev. for \"female\") + LIE(to sleep;to be in bed) **containing**(around) **reversal of**(flipping) ZOO(the place will all sorts of creatures).\nAnswer: A loose;promiscuous female. But to sleep around with all sorts of creatures?  That's another story.  Another splendid WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bush in a relapse of critical illness (5)","output":"### Answer: LILAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bush\n **Hidden in**(in) **reversal of**(relapse) \"critical illness \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital report on underwear drawer? (7)","output":"### Answer: NICOSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\n **Homophone of**(report on) \"knickers here\" (\"here\" is the drawer where you keep your underwear, female that is).\nAnswer: Capital city of Cyprus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy duo in kinky sex book (6)","output":"### Answer: EXODUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: book\n **Anagram of**(Crazy) DUO **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(kinky) SEX. The surface suggests a book written by 1 down.\nAnswer:  A book of the Old Testament."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prerequisite to quick fix as details hammered out (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LEAST SAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prerequisite to quick fix\n **Anagram of**(hammered out) AS DETAILS.\nDefn: Reference to the phrase \"least said, soonest amended\", ie. before one can mend;fix;forget a bad situation in the quickest time, one needs to say as little about it as possible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small half-game greeting for the Scots (7)","output":"### Answer: WEEPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: greeting for the Scots\n WEE(small;little) + PING(first half of \"ping pong\", the game aka table-tennis \u2013 apparently the former term is copyrighted).\nDefn: The word which \"greeting\" stands for in Scottish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Layout of Agincourt in conflict (13)","output":"### Answer: CONFIGURATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Layout\n **Anagram of**(conflict) OF AGINCOURT IN. A challenging anagram."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Betrayed at heart, wicked love caught in illicit cuddle (9)","output":"### Answer: CUCKOLDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Betrayed\n { **The 2 innermost letters of**(at heart) \"wicked \" + O(the letter that looks like 0;love in tennis scores) } **contained in**(caught in) **anagram of**(illicit) \"cuddle \". Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fitting blend before 13 (7)","output":"### Answer: FIXTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fitting\n \"mixture\"(a blend) *."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Examines setter, coming up with spiritual yarn (4,3)","output":"### Answer: GOD\u2019S EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: spiritual yarn\n **Reversal of**(coming up) { EYES(examines;looks at) DOG(an animal, an example of which is the setter \u2013 not the crossword compiler) }.\nAnswer: A religious object made from woven yarn and wood, the making of which is an ancient contemplative and spiritual practice for many indigenous people in the Americas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Team heavyweight's always first (7)","output":"### Answer: EVERTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Team\n TON(a heavy weight) **placed below**(\u2026 first,in a down clue) EVER(always, as in \"forever and ever\").\nAnswer: That other football team from Liverpool (sorry, fans)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hear the pitch of this note (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: this note\n **Homophone of**(Hear) \"tenor\"(the range of pitch for the tenor, the highest range for the male voice in music).\nAnswer: Nickname for the \u00a310 note."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ship was happy before 13 (5)","output":"### Answer: FERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ship\n \"merry\"(happy) *."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most ancient tiles are in fragments (8)","output":"### Answer: EARLIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most ancient\n **Anagram of**(in fragments) TILES ARE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman spelling \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: WITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woman spelling\n Cryptic defn: A woman who casts spells."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: clique\" going wrong with no apparent hesitation (4)","output":"### Answer: RING \n ### Explanation: Definition: clique\n \"erring\"(going wrong;committing a mistake) **minus**(with no) \"er\"(an expression of hesitation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Basil, Rosemary et al in plot? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HERB GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: plot\n Cryptic defn: A plot of ground where you'll find basil, rosemary and other herbs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tool producing tombstone inscription was returned (6)","output":"### Answer: RIPSAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tool\n RIP(abbrev. for the Latin \"requiescat in pace\";the tombstone inscription) + **reversal of**(returned) WAS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noel made fizzy drink (8)","output":"### Answer: LEMONADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n **Anagram of**(fizzy) NOEL MADE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Periodicals you ultimately put into archives (7)","output":"### Answer: ANNUALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Periodicals\n **Last letter of**(ultimately) \"you \" **contained in**(put into) ANNALS(the archives;the record of history)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ridicule garden feature originally made for king (7)","output":"### Answer: MOCKERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ridicule\n \"rockery\"(a garden feature, constructed with, well, rocks) **with first letter of**(originally) \"made\" **replacing**(for) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"Rex\";king)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fighting doctor gets award that's fitting in House (8)","output":"### Answer: WARDROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's fitting in House\n WAR(fighting) + DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") **plus**(gets) OBE(abbrev. for Officer of the Order of the British Empire;a conferred title). Answer: A piece of furniture\/fitting in a house\/home; or if in a house\/theatre, the department that is responsible for fitting the players in costumes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pool players' first powwow excludes beginner (6)","output":"### Answer: PUDDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pool\n **First letter of**(first) \"players \" + \"huddle\"(a powwow;a private or impromptu conference) **minus ****its first letter**(excludes beginner). Good misdirection with \"pool players\", and \"beginner\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's shown by impudent spiders etc on the move (10)","output":"### Answer: DISRESPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's shown by impudent\n **Anagram of**(on the move) SPIDERS ETC.\nAnswer: What's shown by the impudent."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Campbell's valley (4)","output":"### Answer: GLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Campbell's ,valley\n Cryptic defn. A valley in Scotland, where \"Campbell\" is an archetypal name. Or it could be a double defn: 1st: First name of Campbell, country and western singer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monsieur goes off westward in rage (5)","output":"### Answer: STORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: rage\n M(abbrev. for \"monsieur\") + **reversal of**(westward, in an across clue) ROTS(goes off;spoils)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tired maiden possibly taken advantage of (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tired\n OVER(in cricket, an example of which;possibly, is a \"maiden\", in which no runs are scored) + USED(taken advantage of;manipulated towards a purpose)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man purchasing a grand old British company's a charmer (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGICIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a charmer\n MAN **containing**(purchasing) { A + G(abbrev. for a \"grand\", eg. \u00a31000) + ICI(abbrev. for \"Imperial Chemical Industries\";once a grand British industrial company \u2013 I worked at their Runcorn plant for a while 45 years ago) }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bullet hit hard (4)","output":"### Answer: SLUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bullet,hit hard\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relative's latest wife leaves, thank goodness! (6)","output":"### Answer: NEPHEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relative\n \"new\"(of recent origin, including the latest, as in \"the new book from writer\u2026.\") **minus**(\u2026 leaves) \"w\"(abbrev. for \"wife\") + PHEW(thank goodness!;an expression of relief \u2013 but if expressed differently, an expression of disgust)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rising golfer absorbs sharp shock (7)","output":"### Answer: STARTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shock\n **Reversal of**(Rising, in a down clue) ELS(Ernie, South African champion golfer) **containing**(absorbs) TART(having a sharp taste)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cotton on stick (4)","output":"### Answer: TWIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cotton on,stick\n Double defn. 1: Informal term (like the answer) for \"to understand;to catch on\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drake's tank slipped out of gear (5,5)","output":"### Answer: STARK NAKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of gear\n **Anagram of**(slipped) DRAKE'S TANK.\nDefn: \"Gear\" referring to your clothes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artful wife wears hardly anything (6)","output":"### Answer: SHREWD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artful\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") **contained in**(wears) SHRED(a very small amount;hardly anything, as in \"not a shred of evidence\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good strength of spirit that's in a sense impenetrable (10)","output":"### Answer: SOUNDPROOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's in a sense impenetrable\n SOUND(good;free from defect) + PROOF(the alcoholic strength of a liquor;spirit).\nAnswer: Impenetrable to sound, and hence undetectable by the sense of hearing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meadow regularly cut for old chairman (3)","output":"### Answer: MAO \n ### Explanation: Definition: old chairman\n \"meadow\" **minus ****its 2nd, 4th and 6th letters**(regularly cut).\nAnswer: Zedong, former Chairman of the Communist Party of China."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's written in Cleopatra's stars (3)","output":"### Answer: LEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: stars\n **Hidden in**(What's written in) \"Cleopatra's\". Answer:\nA constellation of stars."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glad to stand in for daughter (8)","output":"### Answer: RELIEVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glad\n RELIEVE(to stand in for one on duty\/watch, eg. while he\/she relieves him\/herself) + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\").\nAnswer: To be freed of distress, pain, or anxiety \u2013 phew!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get sick with love working in small department (7)","output":"### Answer: DEVELOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get sick with\n **Anagram of**(working) LOVE **contained in**(in) DEP(abbrev.;small for \"department\"). Answer: To contract an illness or disease, eg. \"to develop measles\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surrounded by morning papers on street (6)","output":"### Answer: AMIDST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surrounded by\n AM(abbrev. for \"ante meridiem\", the time of the day before noon) + ID(abbrev. for \"identity\";the papers you have saying who you are) + ST(abbrev. for \"street\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model's endless glib talk (6)","output":"### Answer: PATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: glib talk\n \"pattern\"(a model;a template) **minus ****its last letter**(\u2026's endless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aforementioned heads dismissed in disgrace (4)","output":"### Answer: SAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aforementioned\n \"h\"(abbrev. for \"heads\"?) ***deleted from***(\u2026 dismissed in) \"shame\"(disgrace). \"h\" for \"head\" could be found in Internet\/texting, eg. LMHO, and in abbreviations like HOD, but otherwise I couldn't find a reference. Am I missing something?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Morose student has to stick around (4)","output":"### Answer: GLUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Morose\n L(abbrev. for a learner driver, as exhibited on a vehicle) **contained in**(has \u2026 around) GUM(to stick together with, well, gum)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the morning, applies language to a ridiculous degree (2,8)","output":"### Answer: AD ABSURDUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: to a ridiculous degree\n AM(denoting morning time) **containing**(In \u2026) { DABS(puts on;applies, as with face cream) + URDU(the official language of Pakistan, closely related to Hindi, but containing many Arabic and Persian loan words) }.\nAnswer: From the Latiin, to the point of absurdity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City where one may pull the plug on a singer (4)","output":"### Answer: BATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n Cryptic defn: Reference to literally emptying the bath, and also figuratively to stopping a bathroom singer, which term is an ironic reference to amateurish singing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refrain from calamari appetiser (4)","output":"### Answer: ARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refrain\n **Hidden in**(from) \"calamari appetiser \".\nDefn: One from an opera"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Before newspaperman reported dispatch of chicken and pheasant, maybe (4-6)","output":"### Answer: RING-NECKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: pheasant, maybe\n ED(abbrev. for \"newspaperman\") **placed after**(Before \u2026) **homophone of**(reported) \"wring neck\"(how to dispatch of a chicken).\nAnswer: A subspecies;maybe, of pheasant, with a white ring round its neck."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Murdoch starts joining in short drunken dance (5,3)","output":"### Answer: IRISH JIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n IRIS(Murdoch, the English author and philosopher \u2013 and she is Irish-born) + { first letter of(starts) \"joining\" **contained in**(in) \"high\"(drunken state) **minus ****its last letter**(short) }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaves boxing as a result of painful ordeal (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TEA CHEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaves boxing\n TEST(an ordeal;a trial) **containing**(-ful;full of) ACHE(pain).\nAnswer: Boxing (as a noun) used to store tea (leaves). Tricky."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close result of one x two \u2013 three (4)","output":"### Answer: NEXT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Close\n \"one x two\" **minus three of its outer letters**( \u2013 three). Ditto."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amaze with short trick (4)","output":"### Answer: STUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amaze\n \"stunt\"(a trick;a caper) **minus ****its last letter**(short)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Even quail cooked in 112.5? (8)","output":"### Answer: EQUALISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Even\n **Anagram of**(cooked) QUAIL **contained in**(in) ESE(abbrev. for \"east-southeast\", compass bearing 112.5 degrees from due north). Nice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confirmed he'd got red revolutionary in 3 (5,3,6)","output":"### Answer: ROGER THE DODGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: in 3\n ROGER(in radio communications, indicating confirmation that a message is received and understood) + **anagram of**(revolutionary) HE'D GOT RED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aint bathin' bad for the liver? (10)","output":"### Answer: INHABITANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: liver\n **Anagram of**(bad) AINT BATHIN'.\nDefn: One who lives(liver?), in a specified area. Nice surface and misdirection."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 3's ground also turned into city (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LORD SNOOTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 3's\n LORD'S(the cricket ground in London, headquarters of the MCC) + { **reversal of**(turned) TOO(also;in addition to) **contained in**(into) NY(abbrev. for New York, the US city)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely light (4)","output":"### Answer: VERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely,light\n Double defn: 1st: Exceedingly; and 2nd: With a capital letter, a coloured flare for signalling at night."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Changing drug activity in gay club (10)","output":"### Answer: EMENDATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Changing\n E(slang abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy) + MEN DATING(one another, an activity in a gay club, presumably)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upset grandee (7)","output":"### Answer: DERANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upset\n **Anagram of**( Upset ,doubling up) GRANDEE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of Scottish party (5)","output":"### Answer: BEANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: party\n BEAN(slang for one's head) + O(Scottish for \"of\").\nAnswer: Short for \"beanfeast\", slang for a party;a celebration \u2013 with beans on the menu?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \"Word\" and \"Lord\" are in performance of rude hymn (8)","output":"### Answer: UNRHYMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Word\" and \"Lord\" are\n **Anagram of**(performance of) RUDE HYMN.\nAnswer: \"Word\" and \"Lord\" are two words spelled with the same ending, yet do not rhyme."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A king transfixed by cheerful prayers (6)","output":"### Answer: ROSARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: prayers\n { A + R(abbrev. for \"Rex\";Latin for \"king\") } **contained in**(transfixed by) ROSY(bright and cheerful).\nAnswer: A series of prayers counted as they are recited with a string of beads of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Undermine film with quite even characters (5,3)","output":"### Answer: PSYCH OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undermine\n PSYCHO(the classic Hitchcock film) **plus**(with) **the 2nd and 4th letters of**(even characters) \"quite\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Child caught in heaven (5)","output":"### Answer: SCION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Child\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\", in cricket) **contained in**(in) SION(or Zion, the city of God where his elects go to;heaven)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They patronise beginning of Easter, crossing part of threshold in church (9)","output":"### Answer: CLIENTELE \n ### Explanation: Definition: They patronise\n { 1st letter of(beginning of) \"Easter \" **contained in**(crossing) LINTEL(a horizontal beam;a part of a door;a threshold) } **contained in**(in) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Papers could be getting easier? (7)","output":"### Answer: DOSSIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Papers\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a doss;an easy task that requires little effort, giving a whimsical adjective \"dossy\", and a comparative of that adjective."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Index of success in game (7)","output":"### Answer: FOOTSIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Index\n S(abbrev. for \"success\", to be found as part of an acronym, but I can't find a reference to a stand-alone abbrev.) **contained in**(in) FOOTIE(or footy, an informal name for the game of football).\nAnswer: A nickname for the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First man to become a mother (4)","output":"### Answer: ADAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: First man\n A + DAM(the female parent of an animal, usually of domestic livestock)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Officer's punishment is substantial (8)","output":"### Answer: CORPORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Officer,punishment,substantial\n Triple defn., I think: 1st: A non-commissioned office in the military; 2nd: A type of (bodily) punishment; and 3rd: An obsolete word for corporeal;tangible;of substance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Apprehended and barred after exchange with PC (8)","output":"### Answer: EXPECTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Apprehended\n \"excepted\"(barred;excluded from) **with** \"p\" **replacing** \"c\" **and vice versa**(after exchange).\nDefn: Anticipated;awaited with fear or dread, as in \"he apprehended the coming exams\".\nAnswer: Though you could expect something without being apprehensive about it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pretty short message? (4)","output":"### Answer: TWEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretty\n \"tweet\"(a message on Twitter, the social networking site) **minus its last letter**(short).\nAnswer: Excessively sweet or pretty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Might this event provide sexy spectacles in pages? (5,2)","output":"### Answer: PHOTO OP \n ### Explanation: Definition: this event\n { HOT(sexually exciting, as in \"hot pants\") + OO(letters that look like spectacles;glasses) } **contained in**(in) PP(abbrev. for \"pages\").\nAnswer: Short for \"photo opportunity\", a chance celebrities seek to have their photographs taken. Nice surface, as often these result in sexy pictures appearing in the newspapers or magazine pages."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marine carnivore mounts attack on quarry (7)","output":"### Answer: LAMPREY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marine carnivore\n LAM(to attack;to thrash) **plus**(on) PREY(quarry;victim).\nAnswer:  A blood-sucking fish:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mellivorous creature the male is very loud with a protuberance (9)","output":"### Answer: HEFFALUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mellivorous creature\n HE(third person pronoun for a male) + FF(abbrev. for \"fortissimo\", a musical instruction to play very loudly) **plus**(with) A + LUMP(a rounded protuberance).\nAnswer: The honey-eating;mellivorous creature in the Winnie the Pooh stories, though only imagined by Pooh (and Piglet), but not appearing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gem of a wicket (5)","output":"### Answer: AGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gem,wicket\n Double defn: 2nd: A small door or gate, especially one near or part of a larger one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crack a pole's centre when under canvas outside (8)","output":"### Answer: TALENTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crack\n The middle letter of(centre) \"pole's \" **contained in**(\u2026 outside) TENTED(under canvas;under a tent). I initially didn't consider the \"'s\" when trying to explain \"l\".\nAnswer: Very accomplished;talented, as in \"a crack shot\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spill beans and meat following first two parts of recipe (6)","output":"### Answer: REVEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spill beans\n VEAL(meat from a calf) **placed after**(following) **the first 2 letters of**(first two parts of) \"recipe \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Review rules aid surplus (8)","output":"### Answer: RESIDUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: surplus\n **Anagram of**(Review) RULES AID.\nAnswer: Describing what is left over."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Orderly gets rid of untidy heap (9)","output":"### Answer: SHIPSHAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Orderly\n SHIPS(gets rid of by sending away \u2013 sometimes literally by ship, as in \"the convicts were shipped off to Australia\") + **anagram of**(untidy) HEAP.\nDefn: As an adjective, though used as a noun in the surface reading."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was in charge of police offensive (6)","output":"### Answer: RANCID \n ### Explanation: Definition: offensive\n RAN(was in charge of;managed, eg. an organisation) + CID(abbrev. for the Criminal Investigative Department of the police).\nAnswer: Nasty;offensive, as in \"rancid remarks\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When mixing ripple puff, it's appropriate to show self-restraint (5,5,3)","output":"### Answer: STIFF UPPER LIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: self-restraint\n **Anagram of**(mixing) RIPPLE PUFF, IT'S.\nAnswer: Self-restraint in expression of emotion in the face of adversity, reputedly a characteristic of the British."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fraud on cruise line (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: line\n CON(a swindle;a confidence trick) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) TOUR(a pleasure trip;a cruise if taken on a ship).\nAnswer: A line on a map joining points of the same elevation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heeds call to attract attention of Turkish men (5)","output":"### Answer: OBEYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heeds\n O(a call;an exclamation to attract the attention of) BEYS(in modern Turkey, a form of address corresponding to the English \"Mr.\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abstainer renounces love beside lofty seesaw (6)","output":"### Answer: TEETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: seesaw\n \"teetotaller\" **minus**(renounces) { \"o\"(representing 0;love in tennis scores) **plus**(beside) \"tall\"(lofty) }.\nDefn: To move back and forth, or up and down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: C-collared by this new technology! It'll make you go green (6,7)","output":"### Answer: CARBON CAPTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this new technology! It'll make you go green\n Cryptic defn: Reference to what this new environment-friendly technology does: to CAPTURE(to collar;to seize, eg. a fugitive) CARBON(the element whose chemical symbol is C), found in waste carbon dioxide, and to store it where it does not get into the atmosphere."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What a baggage-handler might do with small letters (5-4)","output":"### Answer: LOWER-CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: small letters\n LOWER CASE( What a baggage handler might do in offloading a suitcase from, say, an airplane hold or a train luggage van)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agreed to be perfectly healthy (4,4)","output":"### Answer: VERY WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agreed,perfectly healthy\n Double defn: 1st: An expression signifying agreement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn over a new leaf and get degree in organic compound (7)","output":"### Answer: PTOMAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: organic compound\n PTO(abbrev. for \"please turn over\" to a new page;a leaf in a book) **plus**(and get) MA(abbrev. for a Master of Arts degree) + IN.\nAnswer: Alternatively spelt \"ptomaine\", an organic compound, any of a group of amines produced by decaying organic matter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lifts flaming issue (6)","output":"### Answer: UPSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: issue\n UPS(lifts;raises to a higher level) + HOT(flaming;burning).\nDefn: An outcome;a consequence;a result."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pink albino's declaration (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pink\n I'M PALE(what might be declared by an albino;a person with congenital absence of pigmentation, resulting in abnormally white or milky skin).\nDefn: To pierce\/stab, alternatively, to prick lightly with eg. a sword or rapier, depending on which dictionary you refer to."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Waste away before pale extremities are amputated (5)","output":"### Answer: OFFAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Waste\n OFF(away;not here) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) \"pale\" **minus its 2 outermost letters**(extremities are amputated).\nAnswer: Waste;refuse;rubbish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One dying to imprison unknown twins, life \u2014 criminal (9)","output":"### Answer: EMBEZZLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: criminal\n EMBER(something like a piece of coal, whose fire is dying) **containing**(to imprison) { ZZ(twins of the symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics) + \"life\" **minus**(\u2026 not for) \"if\" }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wolves team prepare for trip abroad? (4)","output":"### Answer: PACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wolves team,prepare for trip abroad\n Double defn: 1st: The collective noun for a group;team of wolves. Nice footballing misdirection."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Optical illusion ultimately illusory, not sensual (8)","output":"### Answer: PLATONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: not sensual\n **Anagram of**(illusory) [OPTICAL + **last letter of**(ultimately) \"illusion\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer before Liszt sounding note for Sainsbury's? (6)","output":"### Answer: CHOPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n A reverse homophone. \"Chopin\" **placed before**(before) \"Liszt\" is a **homophone of**(sounding) \"shopping list\"(a note of things to buy at Sainsbury's Supermarkets).\nI think the homophone, with a bit of stretching, is based on the pronunciation of the answer's name in his native Polish (where the first syllable of the answer rhymes with \"shore\"?), or am I Baching up the wrong tree?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look to hold in belly, being short and thick (6)","output":"### Answer: STUMPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: short and thick\n SPY(to see;to look) **containing**(to hold in) TUM(a childish word for the stomach;belly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An old team with a gas shortage (6)","output":"### Answer: ANOXIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a gas shortage\n AN + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + XI(describing a team, say, of football or cricket, with eleven members) + A.\nAnswer: A shortage of oxygen, as when someone is suffocating."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spreading disease of huge proportions, half caught (8)","output":"### Answer: EPIDEMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spreading disease\n EPIC(of huge proportions, as in a film with \"a cast of thousands\") **containing**(\u2026 caught) DEMI-(prefix signifying one half)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Europeans from Asia, if back to front? (8)","output":"### Answer: IBERIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Europeans\n A reverse clue. \"Iiberians\" **with its last letter moved to the front**(if back to front) gives \"Siberian\"(one from Siberia, Asia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Music award lame \u2014 about right? (6)","output":"### Answer: GRAMMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Music award\n GAMMY(British slang for being injured, especially in the leg;lame) **containing**(about) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some letters in journalism as the adopted title (8)","output":"### Answer: MASTHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: title\n **Hidden in**(Some letters in) \"journalism as the adopted\".\nAnswer: The title of a newspaper or magazine as it appears across the front page, usually at the top."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Figure out filling to stop decay (6)","output":"### Answer: DISUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: decay\n SUS(also spelt \"suss\", British slang for \"to figure out\") **contained in**(filling) DIE(to stop;to end)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cuckoo swimming through Paris, say? (6)","output":"### Answer: INSANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cuckoo\n **Homophone of**(say) \"in Seine\"(where someone would be if swimming in that river running through Paris).\nDefn: Slang for being crazy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Succession witnessed cutting hedge technology (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAINSAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: cutting hedge technology\n CHAIN(a series;a succession of items) + SAW(witnessed with your eyes).\nAnswer: Cutting 'edge technology indeed.  But surely overkill for hedges."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complimentary, as a run-down battery, say? (4,2,6)","output":"### Answer: FREE OF CHARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complimentary\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a flat;run-down battery."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Behind time, setter caught in rainstorm finds something waterproof (9)","output":"### Answer: TARPAULIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: something waterproof\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **placed before**(Behind \u2026) { PAUL(today's crossword setter) **contained in**(caught in) **anagram of**(storm) \"rain\" }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uplifting story including chapter for brilliant show (5)","output":"### Answer: ECLAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: brilliant show\n **Reversal of**(Uplifting, in a down clue) TALE(a story) **containing**(including) C(abbrev. for \"chapter\").\nAnswer: A brilliant success, effect, etc. and a conspicuous display."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: President going topless to screen movie kiss for old video recording? (7)","output":"### Answer: BETAMAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: old video recording\n \"Obama\"(Barack, current US President) **minus its first letter**(going topless, in a down clue) **containing**(to screen) ET(the Steven Spielberg movie) + X(symbol for a kiss).\nAnswer: The virtually obsolete analogue video recording format that lost out to VHS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lively metal, not quite grey at the edges (5)","output":"### Answer: ZINGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lively\n \"Zinc\"(a metal element) **minus its last letter**(not quite) + **the 2 outermost letters**(\u2026 at the edges) \"grey\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be like Lear's Pobble, say, sweet thing (7)","output":"### Answer: LACTOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet thing\n **Homophone of**(say) \"lack toes\"(to be like The Pobble Who Has No Toes, one of Edward Lear's nonsense verses).\nAnswer: A sugar occurring in dairy products."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Process of renewal with regards to Lance Armstrong's career (9)","output":"### Answer: RECYCLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Process of renewal\n RE(with regards to;about) CYCLING(Lance Armstrong's career, with zero chance of renewal, following a lifetime ban)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Filthy window around top of house, nothing getting wiped (7)","output":"### Answer: PROFANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Filthy\n PANE(a glassed section in a window) **containing**(around) \"roof\"(the top of a house) **minus**(\u2026 getting wiped) \"o\"(the letter representing 0;nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cold fish on record in sticky wrapper (9)","output":"### Answer: CLINGFILM \n ### Explanation: Definition: sticky wrapper\n C(abbrev. for \"cold\") + LING(a codlike foodfish) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) FILM(to record with a movie camera)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head above dark cloud, perhaps, that requires little thought (2-7)","output":"### Answer: NO-BRAINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: that requires little thought\n NOB(British slang for the human head) **placed above**(above, in a down clue) RAINER(a whimsical term;perhaps for a dark cloud that is potentially a source of rain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shame meat and beans boiled (9)","output":"### Answer: ABASEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shame\n **Anagram of**(boiled) [MEAT **plus**(and) BEANS]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Once more, find European president doing a U-turn (7)","output":"### Answer: RETRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Once more, find\n **Reversal of**(doing a U-turn) [ E(abbrev. for \"European\") + CARTER(Jimmy, former US president) ].\nDefn: Or find once more."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vicious people up for a cocktail (7)","output":"### Answer: SIDECAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cocktail\n SID(Vicious, singer with the punk group, the Sex Pistols) + **reversal of**(up, in a down clue) RACE(a people)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Team that's sexy not reaching the top, embodying gutless side (7)","output":"### Answer: ARSENAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Team\n \"carnal\"(relating to sexual appetites, eg. carnal desire) **minus its first letter**(not reaching the top, in a down clue) **containing**(embodying) \"side\" **minus its 2 inner letters**(\u2026 gutless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short, a work for television, perhaps (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: work for television, perhaps\n [a wee quantity of alcoholic spirit, a drink of the latter being called a short) + A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature of Cheltenham, perhaps, in the country (5)","output":"### Answer: SPAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n SPA(a mineral spring, a feature of spa towns of which Cheltenham is an example;perhaps) + IN.\nFor answer to pic5 please click , for pic6 ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prostitute and her workplace recalled when on drugs (6)","output":"### Answer: DEBASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prostitute\n **Reversal of**(recalled) BED(literally, a prostitute's \u2013 or sex worker's \u2013 place of work) + AS(when, as in \"when;as you are travelling\") **plus**(on) E(slang abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy).\nAnswer: To prostitute;to degrade one's talent or ability by using it for an unworthy cause."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: in Paris? Terrific debut for London team (6)","output":"### Answer: ORIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: London team\n O(the letter representing 0) + RIEN(in the local language of Paris, the word for \"nothing\";0 \u2013 the second one in the clue) + **the 1st letter of**(debut) \"Terrific \".\nAnswer: Name, at one time or another, by itself or as part, of the club now (re)named Leyton Orient, a London football team."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eg second line installed for railway in plain (7)","output":"### Answer: ORDINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eg second\n \"l\"(abbrev. for \"line\") **replacing**(installed for) \"ry\"(abbrev. for \"railway\") in \"ordinary\"(plain;vanilla).\nAnswer: An example of which is \"second\", as in first, second , third, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aztec's short way back across the wilds of Utah (7)","output":"### Answer: NAHUATL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aztec's\n { **Reversal of**(back) \"lane\"(a narrow road;way) **minus its last letter**(short) } **containing**(across) **anagram of**(the wilds of) UTAH.\nAnswer: The Aztecs' language."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A sleuth probes English celebs' brakes (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ESTATE CARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: brakes\n A + 'TEC(short for \"detective\";a sleuth) **contained in**(probes) { E(abbrev. for \"English\") + STARS(celebs).\nAnswer: Cars formerly called shooting brakes, or brakes in short."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regulation got in a tangle with this other one (4)","output":"### Answer: RULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this other one \n A reverse clue. \"Regulation\" = **anagram of**(tangle) [\"got in a\" **plus**(with) \"rule\"( this other one; another term for a regulation \u2013 the answer)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some rubbing out needed to play it? (5)","output":"### Answer: BINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: play it\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"rubbing out \".\nAnswer: The game where you might figuratively rub out numbers on a card."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buggy CD with racy ad corrupted (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CADDY CAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Buggy\n **Anagram of**(corrupted) [CD **plus**(with) RACY AD].\nAnswer: Alternatively spelled \"caddie car\", a trolley;buggy to carry golf clubs. But there is also a motorised golf buggy, though not called a caddy car, as far as I know."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Italian poet and French radical dry out (8)","output":"### Answer: PETRARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian poet\n { ET(French for \"and\") + R(in chemistry, symbol for a \"radical\") } **contained in**(\u2026 out) PARCH(to dry;to deprive of water, say, your throat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Char's unmarried, left abandoned (5)","output":"### Answer: SINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Char\n \"single\"(unmarried) **minus**(\u2026 abandoned) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\").\nDefn: and Answer: To burn superficially."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Count German fliers (4)","output":"### Answer: GRAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Count\n G(abbrev. for \"German\") + RAF(abbrev. for the Royal Air Force;fliers collectively).\nAnswer: Title for a German count."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Y chromosome the culprit? (10)","output":"### Answer: MALEFACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: the culprit\n Cryptic defn: The Y chromosome in mammals that determines its male characteristics, absent in females."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish with flies in Grangemouth (7)","output":"### Answer: WHITING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n **Anagram of**(flies) WITH + IN + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026mouth) \"Grange\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Divers use it in worst extremes (3,4)","output":"### Answer: WET SUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divers use it\n **Anagram of**(Divers;varied) USE IT **contained in**(in) **the 2 outermost letters of**(extremes) \"worst \".\nAnswer: The \"it\" in the defn. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work out 2\u00f7500? (6)","output":"### Answer: DEDUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work out\n DEUCE(a playing card, dice roll, etc. of the value 2) **contained in**(\u00f7;divided by) D(Roman numeral for 500)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pepper and salt first after shaking (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pepper\n **The 1st letter of**(first) \" salt\"+ **anagram of**(shaking) AFTER.\nDefn. and Answer: To hit with small missiles, eg. with bullets from in machine-gun fire."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play it up or down (5)","output":"### Answer: DARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play it\n Cryptic defn: The \"it\" in the defn. If read up, it's short for a Stradivarius, a violin made by Antonio Stradivari (or one of his descendants); if read down, it's a game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Egghead possesses exactly what's needed here (7)","output":"### Answer: BRITAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\n BRAIN(an egghead;a highly intelligent person) **containing**(possesses) IT(what's needed;that desirable quality as in \"either you have it or you don't have it!\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cast dares to go and sign autographs here? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: STAGE DOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign autographs here\n **Anagram of**(Cast) DARES TO GO.\nAnswer: The \"here\" in the defn. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scrapes the barrel, recruiting bottom of the pile into forces (5)","output":"### Answer: REAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scrapes the barrel\n **The last letter of**(bottom, in a down clue) pile **contained in**(into) RAMS(forces;pushes through).\nAnswer: Removes;scrapes material from inside a barrel, eg. of a gun or cannon, in order to increase the bore, with a reamer, a scraper-like tool for that purpose."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He resolves query when monarch's in residence (7)","output":"### Answer: EQUERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: He resolves\n **Anagram of**(resolves) QUERY **containing**(when \u2026's in residence) ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina;the British monarch).\nAnswer: An officer attendant upon the British sovereign, whose responsibilities would include resolving queries. A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arouse by wiggling it a little (9)","output":"### Answer: TITILLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arouse\n **Anagram of**(wiggling) IT A LITTLE. A good titillating WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twist and Shout\" inspired excuse-me there? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: DANCE HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: there\n **Anagram of**(Twist) AND + CALL(a shout) **containing**(inspired;inhaled) EH?(like \"excuse me\", an expression asking someone to repeat what was said).\nAnswer: As an excuse-me is a dance where one may take another's partner, and \"Twist and Shout\" is a song relating to the dance, the twist, this is a super WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: there suck I\"? Bad smell, say, Catholic masked (3,6)","output":"### Answer: BEE ORCHID \n ### Explanation: Definition: there suck I\n BEE O(phonetically;say, BO;abbrev. for \"body odour\";a bad smell) + RC(abbrev. for \"Roman Catholic\") + HID(masked;concealed).\nAnswer: The \"there\" in the defn. From the line in Shakespeare's \"The Tempest\" \u2013 \"where the bee sucks, there sucks I\u2026\" (the printers of old used to elongate the \"s\" character, making it look like a lower case \"f\"). The bee orchid looks and smells (via pheromones) like a female bee, attracting the male into pseudocopulation, and pollinating the orchids in the process. So the printers were half right?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In case it'd snakes, females turn away (9)","output":"### Answer: DISAFFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: turn away\n **Anagram of**(snakes) **containing**(In \u2026) F,F(2 x abbrev. for \"female\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Official enquiry initially into United proved wrong (7)","output":"### Answer: REFUTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: proved wrong\n REF(short for \"referee\", a football match official) + { **the 1st letter of**(initially) \"enquiry \" **contained in**(into) UTD(abbrev. for \"United\", as in Man Utd) }. Nice surface, as there have been official enquiries into Man U matches."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: tour Greek island during an uprising in capital (7)","output":"### Answer: NICOSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n { I,I(2 x Roman numerals for 1;11) **containing**(tour) COS(alternative spelling for Kos, the Greek island) } **contained in**(during) **reversal of**(uprising) AN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most of digital enhancement is crazy (5)","output":"### Answer: MANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: crazy\n **The first 4 letters out of 7**(Most of) \"manicure\"(a cosmetic treatment for the fingers;digital enhancement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extract hydrogen from leather compound (5)","output":"### Answer: OXIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: compound\n \"H\"(the chemical symbol for the element, hydrogen) **deleted from**(Extract \u2026 from) \"oxhide\"(leather from an ox's hide).\nAnswer: A chemical compound of oxygen and another element\nFor the answer to pic5 please click ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Help stomach and bottom line initially coated with blusher, free for all (5,3,6)","output":"### Answer: ROUGH AND TUMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: free for all \n { HAND(help, as in \"please give me a hand with this) + TUM(childish term for stomach) **plus**(and) **1st letters respectively of**(initially) \"bottom line\" } **contained in**(coated with) ROUGE(a cosmetic to make it look like you're blushing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minor problem with Gents solver's outside (9)","output":"### Answer: YOUNGSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minor \n **Anagram of**(problem with) GENTS **contained in**(\u2026 outside) YOUR(possessive pronoun for you, the solver;solver's)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pit bull terrier (stray one's gone) (5)","output":"### Answer: OXTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pit \n OX(an adult castrated bull) + \"terrier\" **minus**(\u2026's gone) [\"err\"(to stray beyond what's right) + \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\") ]\nAnswer: Dialect for the \"armpit\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nonpareil de Perfide Albion (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nonpareil \n **Hidden in**(de;French for \"of\") \"*Perfide Albion*\".  The italicised phrase is the French translation of \"Perfidious Albion\", referring, in international relations, to the treacherous British, though it could also be used in a sort of humorous context. Does the surface mean the British do it best?\nDefn: From the French, without equal or match."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Style of 22, trimming tails to nail lizard by return (9)","output":"### Answer: BRAZILIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Style of 22\n **Reversal of**(return) { \"nail lizard by\" **minus their respective last letters**(trimming tails to) }.\nAnswer: A styling of the pubic hair(answer to 22across) \u2013 a prerequisite to wearing the Brazilian thong?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An awkward niggle surrounds gathering (8)","output":"### Answer: GLEANING \n ### Explanation: Definition: gathering\n AN **contained in**(\u2026 surrounds) **anagram of**(awkward) NIGGLE.\nAnswer: As a verb, gathering the grain left behind by reapers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: not half) takes tea and cake (6)","output":"### Answer: GATEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: cake\n \"gaucho\"(answer to 21down) **minus the second half of its letters**(not half) **containing**(takes) TEA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coarse content of shoals, in more ways than one (6)","output":"### Answer: OAFISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coarse\n **The 2 inner letters**(content of) \"shoals \" + FISH(the content of shoals;large schools of fish) \u2013 2 ways of interpreting \"content\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jezebel shorn (8)","output":"### Answer: STRUMPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jezebel\n S- TRUMPET(a musical -horn)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bush is one occupying bar stool (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PUBIC HAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bush\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(occupying) [ PUB(a bar;a watering hole) + CHAIR(a stool) ].\nDefn: Slang (vulgar?) for pubic hair for its resemblance to, well, a bush."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lament rejection of where to enter solutions online \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: DIRGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lament\n **Reversal of**(rejection of) E-GRID(short for an \"electronic grid\", whimsically, where one would enter solutions to the online version of this puzzle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: in unpredictable order (5)","output":"### Answer: EDICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: order\n **Hidden in**(in) \"unpredictable \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clinic ends telecast with \"50% reductions for customers\" (9)","output":"### Answer: CLIENTELE \n ### Explanation: Definition: customers\n \"Clinic ends telecast \" **minus the latter half of their respective letters**(with \"50% reductions). Nice surface image of those \"clinics\" advertising on late night telemarketing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traditional way of dumping pricey facilities by landlord (4,4,6)","output":"### Answer: DEAR JOHN LETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traditional way of dumping\n DEAR(price;expensive) + JOHN(slang for the toilet;facilities) **plus**(by) LETTER(landlord who lets out his property).\nAnswer: A traditional way of dumping your male lover by mail, eg. \"Dear so-and-so (or what's-your-name-again?), It's over. Your ex.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rowing thus to have begun,Off went the Olympic gun (7,7)","output":"### Answer: RHYMING COUPLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rowing thus to have begun,Off went the Olympic gun\n Cryptic defn: The description of the 2 lines \"\u2026. begun\" and \"\u2026.gun\" which rhyme. Except for providing the surface, I can't tell if the words themselves contribute any more to the answer. There's also no space between \"begun,\" and \"Off\" in the online version, though the capital letter signifies a new line, as in a verse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nice articles written after you heard this country's leading guitar (7)","output":"### Answer: UKULELE \n ### Explanation: Definition: guitar\n { LE,LE(2 x the grammatical article as written or spoken in the local lingo in Nice, France) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **homophone of**(heard) \"you\" } **placed below**(\u2026's leading, in a down clue) UK(abbrev. For the country this puzzle is published in)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greetings! Glad NHS treatment found in Scotland! (9)","output":"### Answer: HIGHLANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: found in Scotland\n **Anagram of**(treatment) [HI(hello!;greetings!) + GLAD NHS].\nAnswer: With a capital letter, a mountainous region in Scotland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pay attention nobody welcomes the offbeat (4,4)","output":"### Answer: NOTA BENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pay attention\n NONE(no one;nobody) **containing**(welcomes) **anagram of**(off) BEAT.\nAnswer: Latin for \"note well\", a term, often abbreviated to NB, to draw attention to something important."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Road junction to which beer enthusiasts return (6)","output":"### Answer: TARMAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Road\n T(a type of junction, eg. of roads, piping, etc. in the shape of a T) + **reversal of**(return) CAMRA(acronym for \"Campaign for Real Ale, a British consumer group consisting of, well, beer enthusiasts \u2013 apparently now the largest single-issue group there). Nice image of pub(s) on the corner of the junction.\nAnswer: A road paved with tarmac, short for tarmacadam."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I travel to the North from South Island, perhaps (5)","output":"### Answer: MAORI \n ### Explanation: Definition: from South Island, perhaps\n **Reversal of**(to the North, in a down clue) [I + ROAM(to travel with no fixed purpose) ]\nAnswer: An indigenous race from New Zealand, consisting of South and North Islands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crude line art on its wall (7)","output":"### Answer: LATRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crude line art on its wall\n **Anagram of**(Crude) LINE ART.\nAnswer: The \"it\" in the defn. where one might find crude line \"art\" on its wall. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twice raise the admission to be last in (5,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: BRING UP THE REAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: to be last in\n [BRING UP + REAR](2 x to raise babies and youngsters) **containing**(\u2026 admission) THE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plenty of cake served in a disco (9)","output":"### Answer: ABUNDANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plenty\n BUN(a cake) **contained in**(served in) [A + DANCE(a style of which is the disco, performed in a, well, disco)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Playing \"A\" strings, possibly scales (4,4)","output":"### Answer: STAR SIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: possibly scales\n **Anagram of**(Playing) \"A\" STRINGS .\nAnswer: An astrological sign, an example of which;possibly is Libra, symbolised by a pair of scales."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot fortnight perhaps on French island? (7)","output":"### Answer: FEBRILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hot\n FEBR(first half of the letters in \"February\", which month consists of 4 weeks, half of which makes a fortnight) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ILE(French for \"island\").\nAnswer: Feverish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rampant priest penetrates cheeky sexual deviant (7)","output":"### Answer: PERVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sexual deviant\n **Reversal of**(Rampant) REV(short for \"Reverend\", title for a priest) **contained in**(penetrates) PERT(cheeky;forward in behaviour). Risque surface \u2013 ooh!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cowboy recovered from a cough (6)","output":"### Answer: GAUCHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cowboy\n **Anagram of**(recovered from) A COUGH.\nAnswer: A cowboy from the pampas of South America.\nsans horse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queens provide (5)","output":"### Answer: CATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: provide\n CAT(an adult female of which is a queen) + ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen) \u2013 that makes 2 queens."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goes on about drugs during reminder to son (8)","output":"### Answer: PROCEEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goes on\n { C(abbrev. for \"circa\", Latin for \"about\" a time, eg. a year) + E,E(2 x E, the slang abbreviation for the drug Ecstasy) } **contained in**(during) PROD(a reminder;a prompt) **plus**(to) S(abbrev. for \"son\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Influenced unfairly by Poins when involved in plot (6)","output":"### Answer: BIASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Influenced unfairly\n { I(first person pronoun denoting the setter, in contrast to \"you\", the solvers) + AS(when, as in \"when;as you are travelling\") } **contained in**(involved) BED(a plot in the garden, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alter notice in accordance with facts (6)","output":"### Answer: ADJUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alter\n AD(short for an \"advertisement\";a promotional notice) + JUST(in accordance with the facts;accurate, as in \"a just assessment\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl's covering body part with fruit (8)","output":"### Answer: ROSEHIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n ROSE'S(a girl's) **containing**(covering) HIP(a body part)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revolutionary measure to imprison royalist leader (4)","output":"### Answer: TROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revolutionary\n TOT(a small measure;quantity of alcoholic spirits) **containing**(to imprison) **first letter of**(leader) \"royalist \".\nAnswer: Short for Trotskyist, a follower of Leon Trotsky, the Russian Marxist revolutionary."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horny type getting hornier frolicking outside club with sailor (10)","output":"### Answer: RHINOCEROS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horny type\n **Anagram of**(frolicking) HORNIER **containing**(outside) C(abbrev. for the suit of clubs in playing cards) **plus**(with) OS(abbrev. for \"ordinary seaman\";sailor).\nAnswer:  Some of which modern day species are in danger of extinction, like this prehistoric one:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come close to making an initial proposal (8)","output":"### Answer: APPROACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come close,an initial proposal\n Double defn: 2nd: An advance or overture to a person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charlotte, for instance, is extremely coy about exactly what's needed (4)","output":"### Answer: CITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charlotte, for instance\n **The 2 outermost letters of**(extremely) \"coy \" **containing**(about) IT(the desirable quality or ability;exactly what's needed, as in \"she's got it; yes, baby, she's got it\".\nAnswer: An example of which is Charlotte, a city in North Carolina, USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some of grant earmarked for advance payment (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: advance payment\n **Hidden in**(Some of) \"grant earmarked \".\nAnswer: The payment into the pool in a poker game, before;in advance of the deal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ahead of the pack (8)","output":"### Answer: FORWARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ahead,the pack\n Double defn: 2nd: The players that make up the pack;scrum in rugby."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clare and Tom on jaunt in town (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MONTE CARLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: town\n **Anagram of**(jaunt) [CLARE **plus**(and) TOM ON]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's found in Castilian wine (4)","output":"### Answer: ASTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: It\n **Hidden in**('s found in) \"Castilian \".\nAnswer: A sparkling wine from, well, Asti."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Itinerant vicar to go around island in carriage (8)","output":"### Answer: VICTORIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: carriage\n **Anagram of**(Itinerant) VICAR TO **containing**(go around) I(abbrev. for \"island\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Answer with an example of each (6)","output":"### Answer: APIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: each\n A(abbrev. for \"answer\") **plus**(with) PIECE(an example;a specimen of a style or type, eg. \"a piece of Victoriana\").\nAnswer: Per unit;per piece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posh girl sent back to finish story (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: story\n **Reversal of**(sent back) GEL(a posh girl, derived from imitative upper class British pronunciation of \"girl\") **plus**(to) END(to finish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set off with volunteers well known around the centre of Leeds (8)","output":"### Answer: DETONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set off\n **Reversal of**(around) [ TA(abbrev. for the \"Territorial Army\", consisting of volunteers) + NOTED(well known;distinguished) ] + the central letter of(the centre of) \"Leeds \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Essentially accurate about the German being more robust (5)","output":"### Answer: RUDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more robust\n **Reversal of**(about) **the central letters of**(Essentially) \"accurate \" + DER(German for the definite article, \"the\").\nAnswer: More robust;sturdier, as in \"in ruder health than before\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consider making changes in it free to copy (11)","output":"### Answer: COUNTERFEIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to copy\n COUNT(to consider;to take account of) + **anagram of**(changes in) IT FREE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Occurring again and again over vote involving foreign nations (8)","output":"### Answer: EXTERNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: involving foreign nations\n ETERNAL(occurring again and again;never ending) **containing**(involving) X(mark symbolising a vote for)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Immediately getting 1 of 19 for Frank (15)","output":"### Answer: STRAIGHTFORWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frank\n STRAIGHT(without delay, as in \"went straight to bed\") **plus**(getting) FORWARD(1 of;singular of \"forwards\";answer to 19 across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clergyman's book is hard work (6)","output":"### Answer: BISHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clergyman\n B(abbrev. for \"book\") + IS + H(abbrev. for \"hard\") + OP(abbrev. for opus;a piece of musical work)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foolhardy rector missing in wood (3)","output":"### Answer: ASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood\n \"rash\"(foolhardy) **minus**(missing) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"rector\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Used former policeman to carry it to Spain (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPLOITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Used\n EX-(prefix denoting former;was once) + PLOD(British slang for a policeman \u2013 from the sound of his slow heavy steps?) **containing**(to carry) IT **plus**(to) E(the International Vehicle Registration code for Spain, from Espa\u00f1a)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark follows it with an excited cry (11)","output":"### Answer: EXCLAMATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark follows it,an excited cry\n Double defn: 1st: The \"it\" in the defn. which, preceding \"mark\" gives \"!\", a symbol in writing which denotes an excited cry in reported speech, amongst other things."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Severely criticise having old theatrical technique propping up Travers' earliest farce (9)","output":"### Answer: PANTOMIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: farce\n PAN(to criticise severely, eg. a play) **plus**(having) { O(abbrev. for \"old\") + MIME(a theatrical technique of portraying characters, thoughts and actions without the use of words) } **placed below**(propping up, in a down clue) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026' earliest) \"Travers\". And, of course, Ben Travers was an English writer known for his series of farces.\nAnswer: A confused or farcical situation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overweening republican seen in old marketplace returning books (8)","output":"### Answer: ARROGANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overweening\n R(abbrev. for a member of the Republican Party, especially in the USA) **contained in**(seen in) **reversal of**(returning) AGORA(a marketplace in ancient Greece) + NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, the collection of books in the Christian Bible)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vehicle parked in the London area by day is alarmed (6)","output":"### Answer: SCARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: alarmed\n CAR(a vehicle) **contained in**(parked in) SE(one of the postal codes for London) **placed above**(by, in a down clue) D(abbrev. for \"day\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thanks primarily to Bill it's understood (5)","output":"### Answer: TACIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 's understood\n **The 1st letter of**(primarily) \"Thanks \" **placed above**(to, in a down clue) AC(abbrev. for an \"account\";a bill) + IT.\nAnswer: 's;is understood."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An article of faith eventually embraced by Taiwanese extremists (3)","output":"### Answer: THE \n ### Explanation: Definition: An article\n **The last letter of**(eventually) \"faith \" **contained in**(embraced by) **the 2 outermost letters of**(\u2026 extremists) \"Taiwanese \".\nAnswer: The definite article, one of the articles in grammar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absolute ruler's sayings to rankle initially (8)","output":"### Answer: DICTATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolute ruler\n DICTA(plural of \"dictum\";a saying;a delaration) + TO + **1st letter of**(initially) \"rankle \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compensate for the war paint? (6)","output":"### Answer: MAKEUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compensate for,war paint\n Double defn: 1st: To compensate, say, for a shortfall; and 2nd: An informal term for cosmetics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wasted rates involving our renewed travel service (8)","output":"### Answer: EUROSTAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: travel service\n **Anagram of**(Wasted) RATES **containing**(involving) **anagram of**(renewed) OUR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek ring employ stocky bird (6)","output":"### Answer: GROUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stocky bird\n GR(abbrev. for \"Greek\") + O(letter that looks like a ring) + USE(to employ).\nDefn: A plump;stocky bird."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bishop quits nonsense in a tizzy (6)","output":"### Answer: LATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tizzy\n \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation) **deleted from**(quits) \"blather\"(nonsensical talk)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tip off wren for a change (8)","output":"### Answer: FOREWARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tip off\n **Anagram of**(change) WREN FOR A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Illicitly take a companion on river (5)","output":"### Answer: POACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illicitly take\n A + CH(post-nominal letters for a recipient of the Order of the Companions of Honour) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) PO(the longest Italian river)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cool suit \u2014 evidence of celebrity status? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: FAN CLUBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: evidence of celebrity status?\n FAN(to cool) + CLUBS(a suit in a deck of playing cards)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dilapidated dockland garage with intriguing air (5-3-6)","output":"### Answer: CLOAK-AND-DAGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: intriguing air\n **Anagram of**(Dilapidated) DOCKLAND GARAGE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old councillors' last word about backing Socialist line (8)","output":"### Answer: ALDERMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old councillors\n AMEN(the last word in prayer) ***containing***(about) **reversal of**(backing) { RED(a colour indicating persons or things Socialist) + L(abbrev. for \"line\") }.\nAnswer: Senior members of a local council, elected by the other council members, in England, Wales and Ireland before the position was abolished in 1974"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eight gallons almost drained, little left (6)","output":"### Answer: BUSHEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eight gallons\n \"bushed\"(drained of energy) **minus its last letter**(almost) + L(abbrev.;little for \"left\").\nAnswer: A measure of dry and liquid volume equal to 8 gallons in the British Imperial System."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Self-centred stoic, eg perversely holds it back (9)","output":"### Answer: EGOTISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Self-centred\n **Anagram of**(perversely) STOIC, EG **containing**(holds) **reversal of**(back) IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sediment deposited around West Sussex town (5)","output":"### Answer: LEWES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sussex town\n LEES(the sediment deposited during fermentation) **containing**(around) W(abbrev. for \"west\").\nAnswer: A town in East, rather than West, Sussex."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polar explorer's troubled, so going back outside (5)","output":"### Answer: OATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polar explorer\n ATE(troubled psychologically, eg. by uncertainty) **contained in**(\u2026 outside) **reversal of**(going back) SO.\nAnswer: Captain Lawrence, self-sacrificing Antarctic explorer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ancient chief shut up, having become tedious (9)","output":"### Answer: PENDRAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient chief\n PEN(to shut up, eg. livestock in an enclosure) **plus**(having) DRAG ON(to become tedious).\nAnswer: From the Welsh \"head or chief dragon\", the name of several traditional kings of the Britons, most famous of which was Arthur, he with the Round Table of knights."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brood in centre of tree, conifer (6)","output":"### Answer: REPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brood\n **The 2 innermost letters of**(centre of) \"tree\" + PINE(a conifer).\nAnswer: To be discontented or low in spirits."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leading publicity about one paramedic's task (5,3)","output":"### Answer: FIRST AID \n ### Explanation: Definition: paramedic's task\n FIRST(leading) + AD(short for \"advertisement\";publicity) **containing**(about) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wren at sea, say, one designing ships (5,9)","output":"### Answer: NAVAL ARCHITECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one designing ships\n ARCHITECT(an example;say of which was Christopher Wren, famous for St. Paul's Cathedral and other London buildings) **placed after** NAVAL(adjective for being at sea). And of course, a Wren was a member of the British Women's Royal Naval Service."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In final stage Nutmeg (female) caught up (8)","output":"### Answer: ENMESHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: caught up\n END(the final stage) **containing**(In \u2026) { ME(the self-referencing pronoun for the crossword setter) + SHE(the female pronoun) }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Makes simpler terms for tenants, using no Latin (5)","output":"### Answer: EASES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes simpler\n \"leases\"(the terms and conditions between tenants and landlords) **minus**(using no) \"L\"(abbrev. for Latin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook's speciality involved great soup and endless cake (7,5)","output":"### Answer: PACKAGE TOURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cook's speciality\n **Anagram of**(involved) [GREAT SOUP **plus**(and) \"cake\" **minus its last letter**(endless) ].\nAnswer: The product that Thomas Cook, the travel agency, specialises in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short vessel carrying merchandise (brick) (1,4,4)","output":"### Answer: A GOOD SORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: brick\n \"aorta\"(a major blood vessel) **minus its last letter**(Short) **containing**(carrying) GOODS(merchandise).\nDefn: and Answer: A helpful and trustworthy person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walker greeting bishop leaving the pavement edge (5)","output":"### Answer: HIKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walker\n HI!(an informal greeting) + \"kerb\"(the edge of between a pavement and a roadway) **minus** (\u2026 leaving) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One type of police search means the end for Pinkie, perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: FINGERTIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: One type of police search,the end for Pinkie, perhaps\n Double Defn: 1st: A thorough search by police at a crime scene, often literally; and 2nd The end of a finger, the little one being called a pinkie, from the Dutch. The surface is a reference to the main character, the criminal Pinkie Brown in Graham Greene's Brighton Rock."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bare elbow lacking a touch of glamour (4)","output":"### Answer: NUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bare\n \"nudge\"(to push or poke gently with the elbow) **minus**(lacking) **the first letter of**(a touch of) \"glamour\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cricket side, one attracting trickster (3-6)","output":"### Answer: LEG-PULLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: trickster\n LEG(the side of the cricket field to the left of a right-handed batsman, facing the bowler) + PULLER(one that attracts, eg. members of the opposite sex)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wood \u2014 famous conductor taking morning off (5)","output":"### Answer: BEECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wood\n \"Beecham\"(Thomas, famous English conductor) **minus**(taking \u2026 off) \"am\"(abbrev. for \"ante meridiem\";before noon)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: unlucky in love? It's too late to enquire after them (7,5)","output":"### Answer: CLOSING DATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's too late to enquire after them\n C(Roman numeral for 100) + LOSING DATES(what you might be doing, when you're unlucky in love).\nAnswer: The \"them\" in the defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hint Tunisian criminal gave at last (9)","output":"### Answer: INSINUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hint\n **Anagram of**(criminal) TUNISIAN + **the last letter of**(at last) \"gave\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cable serving under Tory and finally brought round (9)","output":"### Answer: CONVINCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: brought round\n { VINCE(surname Cable, currently UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills) **placed below**(serving under, in a down clue) CON(abbrev. for a Tory;a Conservative) } + **the last letter of**(finally) \"and\". And, though a Lib Dem, one could say he is serving under a Tory, which the PM is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those responsible for changing locks in the theatre? (3-6)","output":"### Answer: WIG-MAKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those responsible for changing locks in the theatre?\n Cryptic defn: Those who make hairpieces, for changing the appearance of people's locks of hair, eg. in the theatre."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man on board eating right kind of seafood (5)","output":"### Answer: PRAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind of seafood\n PAWN(a man on a chessboard) **containing**(eating) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French boy's looking up meaning of \"gunk\" (5)","output":"### Answer: SLIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: meaning of \"gunk\"\n **Reversal of**(looking up, in a down clue) EMIL(a male name \u2013 though I think that the French version is \"Emile\"?)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cocky Republican ignored party (4)","output":"### Answer: BASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: party\n \"brash\"(cocky;impudent) **minus**(\u2026 ignored) \"R\"(abbrev. for one from the Republican political party). Nice surface of a brash Republican not toeing the party line.\nAnswer:  A celebration by having a party."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: O Kelvin, it's cold! (8,4)","output":"### Answer: ABSOLUTE ZERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's cold\n Cryptic defn: Reference to 0 degrees on the Kelvin temperature scale (named after scientist William Thomson, aka Lord Kelvin), equal to -273.15 degrees Centigrade, which temperature has been achieved to within a billionth of a degree, and maybe closer still, but never absolutely, in future."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make fun of diving bird that swallowed torn map (7)","output":"### Answer: LAMPOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make fun of\n LOON(a diving bird, aka the diver) **containing**(that swallowed) **anagram of**(torn) MAP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Given responsibility for church, dear? Good manoeuvre! (7)","output":"### Answer: CHARGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Given responsibility\n **Anagram of**(manoeuvre) [CH(abbrev. for \"church\") + DEAR + G(abbrev. for \"good\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fox no one heard, on the positive side (7)","output":"### Answer: NONPLUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fox\n **Homophone of**(heard) \"none\"(no one) + PLUS(on the positive side of 0). Defn: To confuse;to bewilder."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cart to go round, yet return outside (7)","output":"### Answer: TROLLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cart\n ROLL(to go round, like a cart's wheels) **contained in**(\u2026 outside) **reversal of**(return) YET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raced around, then bowed (5)","output":"### Answer: ARCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: bowed\n **Anagram of**(around) RACED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small article involved in illegal relationship that's on-going (9)","output":"### Answer: INCESSANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: on-going\n [ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + AN(the article in grammar) ] **contained in**(involved in) INCEST(an illegal sexual relationship)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Respiratory disorder my sheep inflicted on mother (9)","output":"### Answer: EMPHYSEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Respiratory disorder\n **Anagram of**(inflicted) MY SHEEP **placed after**(on, in an across clue) MA(informal term for one's mother)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teacher's directions are a warning signal (5)","output":"### Answer: SIREN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a warning signal\n SIR(a term of address for a teacher) + E,N(abbrev. for the directions, east and north resp.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give custody to charge (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTRUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give custody,charge\n Double (mayble less than double?) defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet appraisal of trailer (7)","output":"### Answer: PREVIEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: trailer\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical instruction to play quietly) + REVIEW(an appraisal of, say, a play, performance, etc.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A little bit of a small insect? Point to it! (7)","output":"### Answer: SMIDGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A little bit\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") MIDGE(an small mosquito-like insect) **plus**(to it) N(abbrev. for the \"north\" compass point)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The team's mistake was to confess an aim (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OWN GOAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: The team's mistake\n OWN(to confess to, as in \"own up to a sin\") + GOAL(an aim;an objective)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recent development in disturbances at focal points of agitation (5,7)","output":"### Answer: STORM CENTRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: focal points of agitation\n **Anagram of**(development) RECENT **contained in**(in) STORMS(disturbances, literally as in the weather, or figuratively)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The woman can return annual workbook (7)","output":"### Answer: ALMANAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: annual workbook\n ALMA(a feminine name) + **reversal of**(return) CAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruined when polished carelessly, but not hard (7)","output":"### Answer: SPOILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruined\n **Anagram of**(carelessly) \"polished\" **minus**(but not) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cliff fall in Iceland slid eventually into the sea (9)","output":"### Answer: LANDSLIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cliff fall\n **Hidden in**(in) \"Iceland slid eventually\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taken for granted when understood (5)","output":"### Answer: TACIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taken for granted,understood\n Double (perhaps even less of a double) defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keen (but jealous) judge leaves as last character's taken on (7)","output":"### Answer: ZEALOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keen\n \"jealous \" **with** \"j\"(abbrev. for \"judge\") **replaced by**(\u2026leaves as \u2026 taken on) \"z\"(last character in the English alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finery from Algeria, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: REGALIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finery\n **Anagram of**(perhaps) ALGERIA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Royal house agent moves English plants outside (12)","output":"### Answer: PLANTAGENETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Royal house\n [ **Anagram of**(moves) AGENT + E(abbrev. for \"English\") ] **contained in**(\u2026 outside) PLANTS.\nAnswer: Royal dynasty in England in the Middle Ages."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boring delay making a boundary construction (3-5,4)","output":"### Answer: DRY-STONE WALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a boundary construction\n DRY(boring;lacking interest, like an overlong lecture) + STONEWALL(to delay, especially in parliamentary business, aka \"filibuster\" in the UK House).\nAnswer: \"dry\" denoting made without mortar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sudden restriction on vice by Irish county (9)","output":"### Answer: CLAMPDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sudden restriction\n CLAMP(a vice for holding articles firmly, especially in a workshop) **plus**(by) DOWN(the Irish county)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country lover's pet's disorder (7)","output":"### Answer: PATRIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country lover\n PAT(to pet;to stroke lightly with affection) + RIOT(a civil disorder)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New guy, Nero, is not so old (7)","output":"### Answer: YOUNGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: is not so old\n **Anagram of**(New) GUY, NERO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Her Majesty seen at the back of the vessel, in a more serious mood (7)","output":"### Answer: STERNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a more serious mood\n ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", Her Majesty) **placed below**(seen at, in a down clue) STERN(the back of a marine vessel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's catastrophic, when promissory notes run out (7)","output":"### Answer: RUINOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's catastrophic\n **Anagram of**(out) [IOUS(informal acronym for promissory notes, from \"I owe you\") + RUN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heavyweight in charge of medicine (5)","output":"### Answer: TONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: medicine\n TON(a measure of weight, considerably heavy compared to bodyweight) + IC(abbrev. for \"in charge of\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hurry up, cut some meat (4-4)","output":"### Answer: CHOP-CHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hurry up\n CHOP(to cut) + CHOP(a cut of meat, usually containing a rib)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm scowl causes blush (6)","output":"### Answer: COLOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: blush\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm) + LOUR(variant of \"lower\";to scowl menacingly).\nAnswer: To become red in the face;to blush, especially when embarrassed or annoyed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brownie, among others, arrived with artist (6)","output":"### Answer: CAMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brownie, among others\n CAME(arrived) **plus**(with) RA(post-nominal letters for a member of the Royal Academy;an artist).\nAnswer: An example of which;among others was the Brownie, made by Kodak."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing, as it happens, goes with Polish dressing (5,3)","output":"### Answer: OLIVE OIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dressing\n O(the letter representing zero;nothing) + LIVE(of a broadcast, as it happens, not recorded beforehand) **plus**(goes with) OIL(to polish with an oily substance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ouses in 'Ackney might 'ave one advantage (4)","output":"### Answer: EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: advantage\n (H)ouses in (H)ackney might (h)ave a (h)edge."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elder, say, one kissing bird (10)","output":"### Answer: WOODPECKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n WOOD(an example of which;say, is from the elder tree) + PECKER(one who gives a peck;a kiss)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oi, outspoken fellow always gets summer glums? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: HAY FEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: summer glums?\n **Homophone of**(outspoken) \"Hey!\"(a call for attention, as is Oi!)+ F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") + EVER(always, as in \"for ever and ever\").\nAnswer: The seasonal (incl. summer) allergy that will bring you down;give you the glums."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: There's no place in desire for wealth (4)","output":"### Answer: EASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wealth\n \"please\"(to desire;to have the will, as in \"if the court pleases \u2026\") **minus**(There's no \u2026 in) \"pl\"(abbrev. for \"place\", as in a street address).\nAnswer: Affluence;freedom from poverty, as in \"a life of luxury and ease\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Region in the Near East (4)","output":"### Answer: AREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Region\n **Hidden in**(in) \"Near East \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It starts when exercises and a stroll overlap (8)","output":"### Answer: PREAMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It starts\n PE(abbrev. for \"physical education\";exercises) **overlapping with** RAMBLE(a stroll)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dear virtuous person taking on board little pity (10)","output":"### Answer: SWEETHEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dear\n [ ST(abbrev. for \"saint\";a virtuous person) **containing**(taking on board) WEE(little) ] + HEART(compassion;pity, as in \"a dictator with no heart\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What you get with husband facing referee? (4)","output":"### Answer: HUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: What you get\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") + UMP(short for \"umpire\";a referee).\nAnswer:  The \"what\" in the defn. ie. a fit of depression, possibly at seeing your husband before an arbitrator;a referee (or even a judge in court?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reserve priest, say, for literary gathering (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BOOK CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: literary gathering\n BOOK(to reserve, say, a seat at the theatre) + CLUB(an example of which;say, is the priest, used in angling to kill fish that's been caught)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anger about European tribute (6)","output":"### Answer: WREATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: tribute\n WRATH(anger) **containing**(about) E(abbrev. for \"European\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sticky stuff eg points back (6)","output":"### Answer: STODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sticky stuff\n **Reversal of**(back) [ EG + DOTS(points in diagrams and text) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit essential to French invasion? (8)","output":"### Answer: MULBERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit,essential to French invasion\n Double defn: 2nd: Artificial harbour built by the Allied forces in the invasion of Normandy in WWII."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stingy duck buried treasure (5)","output":"### Answer: HOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: treasure\n HARD(unyielding;giving little;stingy) **containing**(\u2026 buried) O(the letter representing 0;the number of runs for a duck in cricket).\nAnswer: Treasure that is hidden, eg. buried."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Easy slice? (5,2,4)","output":"### Answer: PIECE OF CAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Easy,slice\n Double defn: 1st: Idiom for something easy to achieve."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We've a hat arranged for this?! (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HEAT WAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: We've a hat arranged for this\n **Anagram of**(arranged) WE'VE A HAT. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue.\nAnswer: During which, a hat is what you need."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snap a Liberal behind book (10,5)","output":"### Answer: PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: book\n PHOTOGRAPH(a snap, eg. with a 9 across) + A + L(abbrev. for a member of the Liberal Party) + BUM(slang for your bottom;the buttocks)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Californian streetwalker caught by lover of free love? (6)","output":"### Answer: CHIPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Californian streetwalker\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket) + HIPPY(variant of \"hippie\";one who espouses unconventional behaviour, dress, etc, including free love, especially in the 60s).\nAnswer: American slang for a promiscuous woman \u2013 and all the while I thought it was a fish and chips shop. And California for the surface, because the 60s hippie movement started there."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shelter terrible actor (3)","output":"### Answer: LEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shelter,terrible actor\n Double defn: 2nd: I think \"terrible\" here means inducing terror, in which case it could be Christopher Lee in the string of Hammer Horror films. Or I could be wrong, and it could be refering to bad actors.\nA composed, not so terrifying, Lee\/Dracula:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film producer is wide-ranging and comprehensive (9)","output":"### Answer: UNIVERSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film producer\n Double defn: 1st: The film studio that produced Jaws, ET, Jurassic Park, and countless other movies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The best sentimentality is something for those crackers (5,6)","output":"### Answer: CREAM CHEESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: something for those crackers\n CREAM(the best;the elite) + CHEESE(back formation from cheesy;shoddy;kitschy;which some forms of over-sentimentality might be \u2013 a bit of a stretch for me).\nAnswer: Something to spread on those, ie. cream, crackers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A right dust-up over source of Carib foodstuff (9)","output":"### Answer: ARROWROOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carib foodstuff\n A + R(abbrev. for \"right\") + ROW(a quarrel;a dust-up) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) ROOT(the source, as in \"\u2026root of all evil\".\nAnswer: Edible starch sourced from the Caribbean plant of the same name. Thus, \"source of\" may or may not be part of the defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A twee lot designed kitchenalia (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TEA TOWEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: kitchenalia\n **Anagram of**(designed)A TWEE LOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put aside high heels with a plunging neckline on show (6)","output":"### Answer: SHELVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put aside\n **Anagram of**(high, as in \"drunk\") HEELS **containing**(with \u2026 on show) V(something shaped like a V, eg. a V neck;a plunging neckline). Neat surface \u2013 With a plunging neckline to show and attract (and distract?), you might not need high heels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tons loaded to make fast ship go quickly (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: go quickly\n T(abbrev. for \"tons\" weight) **contained in**(\u2026loaded) MOOR(to make fast;tie a ship to a berth).\nAnswer: As in \"to motor along the highway\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pretend leather (3)","output":"### Answer: KID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretend,leather\n Double defn: 1st: To delude or fool, by pretending; and 2nd: From the skin of a young goat;a kid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dr Tippen is tailored such a suit (10)","output":"### Answer: PINSTRIPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: such a suit\n **Anagram of**(tailored) DR TIPPEN IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friend with sweetheart, rather wan (4)","output":"### Answer: PALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rather wan\n PAL(a friend) **plus**(with) **middle letter of**(\u2026heart) \"sweet\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Waited to predict (4)","output":"### Answer: BODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Waited,predict\n Double defn: 1st: Past tense of \"bide\", as in \"bide one's time\"; and 2nd: As in \"the statistics bode well for the economy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \"Three cheers for our queer old dean!\", \u00e0 la Oxford don (10)","output":"### Answer: SPOONERISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Three cheers for our queer old dean!\", \u00e0 la Oxford don\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a statement \u00e0 la Rev. William Spooner, Oxford don, eg. the abovementioned toast to the \"dear old queen\" or, instead of cheers, \"Let's glaze our rasses to our queer old dean\".\nThe weight of rages will press hard upon the employer.\nKinkering Congs Their Titles Take.\nAnd (not one of his), in reverse: \"You're a smart fella!\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rush calling (6)","output":"### Answer: CAREER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rush,calling\n Double defn: 1st: Move along at full speed; and 2nd: One's chosen profession or occupation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a hierocrat spouting bombast (8)","output":"### Answer: RHETORIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: bombast\n **Anagram of**(spouting) \"hierocrat \" **minus**(Not) \"a\". A \"hierocracy\" is rule by the clergy, but I'm not sure that \"hierocrat\", though a logical back-formation, is proper."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liberal urges one struggles with (8)","output":"### Answer: GENEROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liberal\n **Anagram of**(struggles with) URGES ONE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setter in order (4)","output":"### Answer: MONK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Setter\n Cryptic defn: Reference to crossword setter Monk (in the FT and Independent), one in a religious order \u2013 the pseudonym, that is, not the setter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hanker for a revolutionary (4)","output":"### Answer: ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hanker for\n A + CHE(Guevara, Argentinean Marxist revolutionary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: God, I am human (8)","output":"### Answer: IMMORTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: God\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\") + MORTAL(human)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Three articles on mother's object of loathing (8)","output":"### Answer: ANATHEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: object of loathing\n AN, A, THE(three articles in grammar) **plus**(on) MA(informal term for one's mother)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love to hum with first player (6)","output":"### Answer: OBOIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: player\n O(letter representing 0;\"love\" in tennis scores) **plus**(to) B.O.(abbrev. for \"body odour\";an upleasant smell;a hum, in slang) **plus**(with) IST(letters looking like 1st;first)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not unknown for limey bodies to break up and disband (10)","output":"### Answer: DEMOBILISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: disband\n **Anagram of**(to break up) \"limey bodies \" **minus**(Not \u2026 for) \"y\"(symbol for an unknown quantity, in mathematics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Staff with walking-stick from Malacca, perhaps (4)","output":"### Answer: CANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Staff,walking-stick from Malacca, perhaps\n Double defn: 1st: A staff used as an aid to walking; and 2nd: A walking stick which might;perhaps be made from the stem of the Malacca cane, the rattan palm. Perhaps not a double defn., more a repeated one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vulgar colour (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vulgar,colour\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"blue movies\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entrant so riled, at the start, to be ruffled and scratched (3-7)","output":"### Answer: NON-STARTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entrant,scratched\n **Anagram of**(to be ruffled) [ENTRANT SO + **first letter of**(\u2026, at the start) \"riled\"]. \"Entrant\" serving double duty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set apart stiff confession? (7)","output":"### Answer: ISOLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set apart\n Cryptic defn: Reference to what a corpse;a stiff in slang might confess to ungrammatically, if it had the power of speech (1,2,4)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tantrum's part of act (5)","output":"### Answer: SCENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tantrum,part of act\n Double defn: 1st: As thrown by little children."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breather space for John (8)","output":"### Answer: RESTROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: John\n REST(a breather;a pause) + ROOM(space).\nAnswer: A slang for which is \"the John\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deferral for Costa Rica Wine Society (15)","output":"### Answer: PROCRASTINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deferral\n PRO-(for;in support of) + CR(the international code for Costa Rica) + ASTI(a sparkling Italian wine) + NATION(a society under a single government)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fred Astaire, say, behind Rudolph (6)","output":"### Answer: DANCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fred Astaire, say\n Cryptic defn: Reference to one of Santa Claus's reindeer behind the leader, the red-nosed Rudolph.\nAnswer: An example of which;say, is Astaire."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: According to the late Fred Astaire, say (9)","output":"### Answer: PERFORMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fred Astaire, say\n PER(according to, as in \"\u2026per your instructions\") + FORMER(as in \"the late;former US President, Clinton\").\nAnswer: Same comment as in 6 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps, islander Sappho harassed Balinese no end (7)","output":"### Answer: LESBIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps, islander Sappho\n **Anagram of**(harassed)\"Balinese \" **minus its last letter**(no end).\nAnswer: One from the Greek island of Lesbos, including;perhaps, Sappho, the ancient lyric poet (or poetess, even)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This conductor can be positive (9)","output":"### Answer: ELECTRODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: This conductor\n Cryptic defn: Reference to an electrical conductor, eg. in an electrolytic cell (a battery in layman terms) which can be either positive or negative."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ineffective for one redcap round shelter (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPOTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ineffective\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") MP(abbrev. for the military police, nicknamed \"the redcaps\") + O(the round-shaped letter) + TENT(a portable shelter, say, of canvas)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Previously in California to hide (7)","output":"### Answer: CONCEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: hide\n ONCE(previously, as in \"once upon a time\") **contained in**(in) CAL(abbrev. for the US State of California)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Need seaman to rearrange scene (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Need\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\" + **anagram of**(to rearrange) SCENE.\nAnswer: The lack of something which might result in a need for it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reuben ignored confiscated sweet (6)","output":"### Answer: BENIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 confiscated) \"Reuben ignored \".\nAnswer: Sweet and gentle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Award between Niven & Peck initially (5)","output":"### Answer: OSCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Award\n Cryptic defn: Between N & P (initial letters respectively of \"Niven\" and \"Peck\") is \"O\", represented by \"Oscar\" in the phonetic alphabet. And of course David Niven and Gregory Peck have received Oscars for their acting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reluctant to support charge (8)","output":"### Answer: BACKWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reluctant\n BACK(to support, eg. financially, an enterprise, or musically, a soloist) + WARD(a person who is in the charge of another)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Withdraw article in revolt (6)","output":"### Answer: REPEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Withdraw\n A(the article in English grammar) **contained in**(in) REPEL(to revolt;to cause aversion, as in \"they were revolted;repelled by the sight)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl gets punishment in the States for threatening behaviour (8)","output":"### Answer: UGLINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: threatening behaviour\n { G(abbrev. for \"girl\") **plus**(gets) LINES(a form of punishment for schoolchildren) } **contained in**(in) US(abbrev. for the United States, of America).\nAnswer: Behaviour which could cause trouble is termed \"ugly\", as in \"the discussion turned ugly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wander about to obtain appliance (6)","output":"### Answer: GADGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: appliance\n GAD(to wander about, the root word for \"gadabout\") + GET(to obtain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raptor provides interest (5)","output":"### Answer: HOBBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raptor,interest\n Double defn: 1st: A small falcon which is a bird of prey;a raptor; and 2nd: A pastime."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Earls can't circulate in royal house (9)","output":"### Answer: LANCASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: royal house\n **Anagram of**(circulate) EARLS CAN'T.\nAnswer: The English royal house that reigned from 1399 to 1461."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insecurity makes director fret (6)","output":"### Answer: DANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insecurity\n D(abbrev. for \"director\") + ANGER(if you fret;irritate someone enough, you could anger him\/her)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punish favourite dog (7)","output":"### Answer: WHIPPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\n WHIP(to punish by striking with such as a whip) + PET(a favourite)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left soldiers worn out (7)","output":"### Answer: RETIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Left\n RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers in the British Army) + TIRED(worn out physically or mentally).\nAnswer: To have left the scene."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upper classes make good with admission (6)","output":"### Answer: GENTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upper classes\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") **plus**(with) ENTRY(admission)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advocate having street confined by blockade (9)","output":"### Answer: BARRISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advocate\n ST(abbrev. for \"street\") **contained in**(confined by) BARRIER(a blockade, preventing access or progress)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: His music's simple harmonies give away composer (5)","output":"### Answer: LEHAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: composer\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 give away) \"simple harmonies \".\nAnswer:  Franz, composer famous for \"The Merry Widow\" operetta."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink induced trance (6)","output":"### Answer: NECTAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **Anagram of**(induced) TRANCE.\nAnswer: Drink for bees and Greek and Roman gods."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pass in the French game (8)","output":"### Answer: LACROSSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n { A + CROSS(a pass of the ball across the pitch to a team mate, in a ball game) } **contained in**(in) LE(French for \"the\"). And you would see a pass (or two) in this game of Native American origin, but given a French name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put both hands round the side of the record book (6)","output":"### Answer: LEDGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: record book\n L,R(abbrevs. for both hand, left and right) **containing**(Put \u2026 round) EDGE(the side;the border)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm invested in drink? That's deliberate! (8)","output":"### Answer: MEASURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: deliberate\n SURE(certain;firm about something) **contained in**(invested in) MEAD(an alcoholic drink from fermented honey and water)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vitamin had better be paid for (6)","output":"### Answer: BOUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: paid for\n B(not a single vitamin as first thought, but a group, eg. B1, B2, etc.) + OUGHT(had better, as in \"you had better;ought to do this\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Treble can upset priest (9)","output":"### Answer: CELEBRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: priest\n **Anagram of**(upset) TREBLE CAN.\nAnswer: One who officiates at a religious or civil ceremony, who could be a priest."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nervous? Twist and turn over years! (5)","output":"### Answer: WINDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nervous\n WIND(to twist and turn, like an Alpine road) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) Y(abbrev. for \"years\").\nAnswer: Slang for being nervous;afraid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King holds saint to be lawbreaker (7)","output":"### Answer: RUSTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: lawbreaker\n RULER(who could be a king) **containing**(holds) ST(abbrev. for \"saint\").\nAnswer: In North America, a cattle or horse thief."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discharge from English graduate society (9)","output":"### Answer: EMANATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discharge\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + MA(abbrev. for \"Master of Arts\", a graduate) + NATION(a society under a single government).\nAnswer: Something that is sent forth from a source."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crew's authority beginning to go (5)","output":"### Answer: EIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crew\n \"weight\"(the authority over;the influence on events, eg. \"an expert's testimony carries much weight\").\nAnswer: A competitive rowing crew."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Erudite student to perform again (8)","output":"### Answer: LITERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Erudite\n L(the plate displayed by a learner driver) + ITERATE(to do again)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was familiar with Kingsley's first novel (4)","output":"### Answer: KNEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was familiar with\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Kingsley \" + NEW(novel;different from previous)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preparing a regiment to shoot (9)","output":"### Answer: GERMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to shoot\n **Anagram of**(Preparing) A REGIMENT.\nAnswer: As with a plant from a seed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Patron has ship's officer storing tea (9)","output":"### Answer: PURCHASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Patron\n PURSER(a ship's officer in charge of money matters, ie. the purse) **containing**(storing) CHA(British slang for \"tea\", the drink, derived from the Chinese language).\nAnswer: A patron of a commercial establishment would purchase something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roll into experimental court of justice (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIBUNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: court of justice\n BUN(a bread roll) **contained in**(into) TRIAL(experimental, as in a \"trial run\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny irritated escort (4)","output":"### Answer: DATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: escort\n D(symbol for a \"penny\" in the former British \u00a3 s d money) + ATE(irritated;annoyed, as in \"her unreasonable behaviour ate at him\").\nAnswer: A person of the opposite sex, usually, who would go with;escort one to an event."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse clothing over time (7)","output":"### Answer: GARBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse\n GARB(clothing) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pal runs into enthusiast (6)","output":"### Answer: FRIEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pal\n R(abbrev. for \"runs\", what are scored in cricket) **contained in**(into) FIEND(informally, an extreme enthusiast)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Competed for best in road (5)","output":"### Answer: RACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Competed\n ACE(the best;number one) **contained in**(in) RD(abbrev. for \"road\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sports venue is another place for an MP (5)","output":"### Answer: LORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sports venue,another place for an MP\n Double defn: 1st: With an apostrophe, the cricket ground in London; and 2nd: Without the apostrophe, short for \"House of Lords\", an alternative to the House of Commons where one can be a Member of the British Parliament)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moving letters Dear Elle, where's Del? (7-6)","output":"### Answer: WHEELER-DEALER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Del\n **Anagram of**(Moving letters) DEAR ELLE, WHERE .\nAnswer: Description of Derek Trotter, aka \"Del Boy\" in the TV series \"Only Fools and Horses\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vintage clothing to begin with is rubbish (7)","output":"### Answer: GARBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rubbish\n AGE(vintage, as of wine, say) **placed after**(\u2026 to begin with) GARB(clothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A French man bottling universal ointment (7)","output":"### Answer: UNGUENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ointment\n [ UN(\"a\" in French) + GENT(a man in English) ] **containing**(bottling) U(abbrev. for \"universal\", as used by the British Board of Film Classification)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gun \u2013 rifle \u2013 pointing the wrong way (4)","output":"### Answer: TOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gun\n **Reversal of**(pointing the wrong way) LOOT(to rifle;to steal and carry off).\nAnswer: British underworld slang for a gun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More than one hoarding banknotes, getting fed up I hear (10)","output":"### Answer: BILLBOARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than one hoarding\n BILLS(in North America, pieces of paper money;notes) **containing**(getting) **homophone of**(I hear) \"bored\"(getting fed up with)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chlorine in Italian river and air around island, in whatever proportion (6,3)","output":"### Answer: POISON GAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chlorine\n [ PO(major Italian river) + SONG(an air;a musical piece for voice) ] **containing**(around) I(abbrev. for \"island\") + AS(in whatever proportion, as used in similes \u2013 I'm not sure of this, but I  think that's an apt example of \"as\" = \"in whatever proportion\").\nAnswer: Description of chlorine, an early chemical weapon."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild animal without name is heavy set? Not very (5)","output":"### Answer: HYENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild animal\n N(abbrev. for \"name\") **contained in**(without \u2026 is \u2026) **anagram of**(set) \"heavy \" **minus**(Not) \"v\"(abbrev. for \"very\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A W-H-E-A-T? (5)","output":"### Answer: SPELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: W-H-E-A-T\n Cryptic defn: The answer is a hardy species of \"wheat\", and it also describes how the definition is presented in the clue itself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Correct to embrace nobleman \u2013 retrospectively this is illuminating (4,5)","output":"### Answer: REAR LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: retrospectively this is illuminating\n RIGHT(correct;proper) **containing**(to embrace) EARL(a nobleman).\nAnswer: A light directed backward;retrospectively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bespoke leotard I am altering (6-4)","output":"### Answer: TAILOR-MADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bespoke\n **Anagram of**(altering) LEOTARD I AM.\nDefn: Describing clothes made according to the customer's specifications."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fixed stake in volcano, facing west (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fixed stake\n **Reversal of**(facing west, in an across clue) ETNA(the active volcano in Sicily).\nAnswer: In poker, the fixed amount each player puts into the pool before each hand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Textbook on old, old card game (7)","output":"### Answer: PRIMERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: old card game\n PRIMER(an introductory textbook) **plus**(on) O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nAnswer: A card game played in Elizabethan England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plan to wander around Germany with a priest (4,3)","output":"### Answer: ROAD MAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plan\n ROAM(to wander;to rove) **containing**(around) D(the International Vehicle Registration code for \"Germany\") **plus**(with) A + P(abbrev. for \"priest\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shocked to be beneath small lorry on Thursday (13)","output":"### Answer: THUNDERSTRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shocked\n UNDER(beneath;at a lower level, literally or figuratively) S(abbrev. for \"small\") TRUCK(a lorry) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) TH(abbrev. for \"Thursday\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Match injury unsettled, about to become terminally gangrenous (9)","output":"### Answer: HARMONISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Match\n HARM(injury;damage) + \"on ice\"(unsettled;pending) **with** \"c\"(abbrev. for \"circa\";about, when used with dates) **replaced by**(to become \u2026) **the last letter of**(terminally) \"gangrenous \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A hairy man's slice of veggie sausage (4)","output":"### Answer: ESAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: A hairy man\n **Hidden in**(slice of) \"veggie sausage \".\nAnswer: The Biblical hairy man, and Hebrew for \"hairy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One Pole following straightforward German writing about border flower (7,8)","output":"### Answer: EVENING PRIMROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") N(abbrev. for \"north\", one of the geographic poles) **placed under**(following \u2026, in a down clue) EVEN(straightforward;straight;even, as in a straight;even;fair fight) + G(abbrev. for \"German\") + PROSE(ordinary writing, not in verse) **containing**(about) RIM(the border;the edge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blue Peter and Jolly Roger may express conflicting principles (6,9)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE STANDARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: conflicting principles\n Two;double flags;standards which the Blue Peter and the Jolly Roger are."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I help along foreign admirer of English (10)","output":"### Answer: ANGLOPHILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: admirer of English\n **Anagram of**(foreign) I HELP ALONG.\nDefn: \u2026 and, in addition, one such would normally be a foreigner to the English."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prince always tours Maine (5)","output":"### Answer: EMEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prince\n E'ER(ever;always, as in ever and ever) **containing**(tours) ME(abbrev. for the US state of Maine).\nAnswer: Also spelled \"emir\", a prince in some Islamic countries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clothes stand (3,2)","output":"### Answer: GET UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothes,stand\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inventor set up US city (5)","output":"### Answer: TESLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inventor\n **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) + LA(abbrev. for the US city, Los Angeles).\nAnswer: Nikola, inventor, engineer and futurist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps ironic and self-referential leader crossing Old Street, on about communist uprising (10)","output":"### Answer: POSTMODERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps ironic and self-referential\n [ PM(abbrev. for \"Prime Minister\", government leader in some countries) **containing**(crossing) O(abbrev. for \"old\") ST(abbrev. for \"street\") ] + ON **containing**(about) **reversal of**(uprising) RED(a communist).\nAnswer: Describing the style in art, architecture, literature, etc. that rejects modern thought and practice, featuring elements from previous periods, and with ironic ornamentation and critiqued as contradicting itself through self-reference."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Well-designed, or coming unstuck after initial experimentation? (9)","output":"### Answer: ERGONOMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Well-designed\n **Anagram of**(unstuck) OR COMING **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **the 1st letter of**(initial) \"experimentation \".\nAnswer: Designed to minimise physical fatigue and discomfort, thus allowing maximum efficiency, eg. office furniture."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is, in short, an exercise! (3-2)","output":"### Answer: SIT-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: an exercise\n A reverse clue (the answer could be a wordplay for the wordplay in the clue): **Reversal of**(**\u2026** **UP**) **SIT** = 'TIS(in short;contraction of, \"it is\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Idiot heads to town when everyone remains put (5)","output":"### Answer: TWERP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Idiot\n **The respective 1st letters of **(heads to) \"town when everyone remains put \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watch Sirius somewhat to the north of Hibernia (5)","output":"### Answer: IRISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: of Hibernia\n **Hidden in**(somewhat) **reversal of**(to the north, in a down clue) \"Watch Sirius\".\nAnswer: Of Ireland, named Hibernia in Latin and also poetically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine tune and clean (4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: clean\n F(abbrev. for \"fine\") AIR(a short tune).\nAnswer: Honest, as in \"a clean;fair fight\".\nFor answer to Pic2 please click , Pic5 , Pic6  (a link by contrast)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Police follow detailed programme undisturbed (6)","output":"### Answer: PLACID \n ### Explanation: Definition: undisturbed\n CID(Criminal Investigation Department, a branch of the police force) **placed after**(follow, in an across clue) \"play\"(a performance;a programme on stage or over the radio\/TV) **minus its last letter**(detailed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cornwall tolerates summer visitors (8)","output":"### Answer: SWALLOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: summer visitors\n SW(abbrev. for \"south west\", in which part of England Cornwall is situated) + ALLOWS(tolerates).\nAnswer: The European and North American varieties of birds which annually migrate from the southern into the northern hemisphere in summer to breed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In action, Royal troop shows a lack of energy (6)","output":"### Answer: TORPOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a lack of energy\n **Anagram of**(In action) [abbrev. for \"Royal\" + TROOP]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bolt after shadows in a state of panic (8)","output":"### Answer: TAILSPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a state of panic\n PIN(a bolt for fastening parts together) **placed after**(after) TAILS(shadows;follows, as a PI might).\nAnswer: A sudden collapse or fall into confusion or panic, like what an aircraft might literally do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Photo catching Libyan leader in death leaves nothing to the imagination (8)","output":"### Answer: EXPLICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaves nothing to the imagination\n [ PIC(abbrev. for \"picture\";a photo) **containing**(catching) **the 1st letter of**(leader) \"Libyan \" ] **contained in**(in) EXIT(act of leaving the scene, the ultimate of which is death)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I act by instinct towards the west's festival (6)","output":"### Answer: DIWALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: festival\n **Reversal of**(towards the west, in an across clue) [ I + LAW(an act passed by government) + ID(in psychoanalysis, that part of the unconscious mind that's the source of primitive instinct).\nAnswer: Like its other name, \"Divali\", a contraction of \"Deepavali\", the Hindu \"festival of lights\". For a while, I was trying to fit \"Divali\" in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start to copy last month's fad (4)","output":"### Answer: CULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fad\n **The 1st letter of**(Start to) \"copy\" + ULT(abbrev. for \"ultimo\";the month preceding the present one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commercial gathering held in private room built as an annexe (5,2)","output":"### Answer: ADDED ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: built as an annexe\n AD(short for an \"advertisement\";a commercial) + [ DO(a social gathering;a function) **contained in**(held in) DEN(a private room one can retreat to) ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Develops good arguments at university (5,2)","output":"### Answer: GROWS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Develops\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + ROWS(arguments) + UP(at university;participating in university's activities)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make contact with almost everyone (4)","output":"### Answer: EACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: everyone\n \"reach\"(make contact with, figuratively or literally) **minus its first letter**(almost)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picked up faulty rental (6)","output":"### Answer: LEARNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picked up\n **Anagram of**(faulty) RENTAL.\nAnswer: Picked up information, eg. from the grapevine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hint of popular new university closing with nothing (8)","output":"### Answer: INNUENDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hint\n IN(popular;in fashion) + N,U(abbrevs. respectively for \"new\" and \"university\") + END(the closing;the conclusion) **plus**(with) O(the letter representing 0;nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog found by the line is mine (8)","output":"### Answer: COLLIERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: mine\n COLLIE(any of a breed of dogs developed for herding sheep and cattle) **placed before**(found by, in an across clue) RY(abbrev. for \"railway\" eg. the Birmingham to Peterborough Line).\nAnswer: A coal mine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just over half of conmen grass (6)","output":"### Answer: BAMBOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: grass\n **The first 6 out of 11 letters of**(Just over half of) \"bamboozlers\"(conmen;tricksters).\nAnswer: Any of tropical or semi-tropical grasses, looking more like trees than grass."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Believe setter is based in Maryland, say (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Believe\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\";setter is, self-referentially) **contained in**(based in) E.STATE(abbrev. for an Eastern State of the USA, an example of which;say, is Maryland).\nAnswer: To form an opinion of;to believe, as in \"I estimate that my chances are \u2026\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Undoubtedly shows up in lecture all year (6)","output":"### Answer: REALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undoubtedly\n **Hidden in**(shows up in) \"lecture all year \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long-suffering invalid practically propped up by vitamins (8)","output":"### Answer: PATIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long-suffering\n \"patient\"(one who receives medical attention and nursing care, an extreme case of which is an invalid) **minus**\n**its last letter**(\u2026 practically) **placed above**(propped up by, in a down clue) C,E(two of the vitamin compounds).\nDefn: As a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top classes well behaved over exercise suddenly (8)","output":"### Answer: ABRUPTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: suddenly\n A,B(the two top classes;the best and the next best in quality or rank) + RULY(orderly and well-behaved, a back-formation from \"unruly\") **containing**(over, as in \"covering\") PT(abbrev. for \"physical training\";physical exercise) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Double-edged weapon, pre 1st century (6)","output":"### Answer: IRONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Double-edged\n IRON(from \"shooting iron\", a pistol or revolver; or even a sword) **placed above**(pre, in a down clue) IC(looks like 1C;abbrev. for the 1st century)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandon a new child (4)","output":"### Answer: WEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandon,a new child\n Double defn: 1st: To abandon;give up former habits, pursuits, etc.; and 2nd: Scottish and Northern English dialect for an infant. Kept trying to use N=new."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: My sweet girl or boy? (8)","output":"### Answer: LOLLIPOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: My sweet girl or boy\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the song \"My Boy Lollipop\" (\"\u2026You're as sweet as candy\u2026\") successfully covered by Millie (Small) in 1964. The song was originally written as \"My Girl Lollypop\", hence the reference to \"girl or boy\".  (I think this is what the setter intended.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twist maybe or, so it's said, early parts of fandango (6)","output":"### Answer: ORPHAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Twist maybe\n **Homophone of**(so it's said) **the 1st 2 syllables of**(early parts) \"of fandango \". \"of\" doing double duty? Is there an alternative pronunciation, \"fern-dang-go\" instead of \"fan-dang-go\"?\nAnswer: An example of which;maybe, was Oliver Twist, the Charles Dickens pitiful character."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bright day left one burnt at the end (6)","output":"### Answer: SUNLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bright\n SUN(abbrev. for \"Sunday\", the day of rest for some) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + I(the Roman numeral for \"one\") + **the last letter of**(at the end) \"burnt \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to operate without safeguards when pursuing current openings (7)","output":"### Answer: WINDOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: openings\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"operate without safeguards \" **placed below**(when pursuing, in a down clue) WIND(an air current)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bona fide information leads to turn in direction (7)","output":"### Answer: GENUINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bona fide\n GEN(informal term for information, from \"general information\") **placed above**(leads to, in a down clue) U(the 180 degree turn) + IN + E(abbrev. for \"east\", the direction)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I scorn my corrupt old boy network (8)","output":"### Answer: CRONYISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: old boy network\n **Anagram of**(corrupt) I SCORN MY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pick on outspoken supporter of Chinese general (8)","output":"### Answer: HANNIBAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: general\n **Homophone of**(outspoken) \"nibble\"(to pick on;to take small repeated bites, slowly) **placed below**(supporter of, in a down clue) HAN(the principal ethnic group in China).\nAnswer: Carthaginian general, considered one of the greatest military commanders in history, who fought the Romans, notably enlisting elephants into his army."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bible study circle get holy conversion (8)","output":"### Answer: THEOLOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bible study\n **Anagram of**(conversion) [O(the letter that looks like a circle) + GET HOLY]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely civil European receives one with honour \u2013 nothing new here! (6)","output":"### Answer: CLICHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: nothing new here\n [ The 2 outermost letters of(Extremely) \"civil \" + E(abbrev. for \"European\") ] **containing**(receives) [ I(the Roman numeral for \"one\") + CH(abbrev. for Companion of Honour, an, well, honour) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Used to beat mattress after changing the cover (6)","output":"### Answer: MALLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Used to beat\n \"pallet\"(a straw-filled mattress \u2013 not very comfortable, I'd say) **with its first letter replaced by** \"m\"(after changing the cover).\nAnswer: A short-handled hammer with which to beat or drive in a chisel, wedge, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of noise with an echo (6)","output":"### Answer: HUMANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\n HUM(a low continuous sound;noise) **plus**(with) AN E(the letter represented by \"echo\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regularly start out for a jog (4)","output":"### Answer: TROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: jog\n **The 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th letters of**(Regularly) \"start out \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer from home counties admitting plagiarism (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n SE(abbrev. for the Southeast of England, the home counties) **containing**(admitting) CRIB(to steal, say, someone else's writings or thoughts;plagiarism)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Welsh lecturer visiting senior common room produces illegible writing (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRAWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: illegible writing\n [A + W(abbrev. for \"Welsh\") + L(abbrev. for \"lecturer\") ] **placed after**(visiting, in an across clue) SCR(abbrev. for \"Senior Common Room\", in British universities)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setter fled Middle Eastern country (4)","output":"### Answer: IRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Middle Eastern country\n I(the self-referential pronoun for this crossword's setter) + RAN(fled)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get adopted by founder, St Andrew (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERSTAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get\n **Hidden in**(adopted by) \"founder, St Andrew \".\nAnswer: To get the meaning of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go with diamonds, after a two initially precedes card below jack (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go with\n D(abbrev. for the suit of diamonds, in card games) **placed after**(after) [A + **1st letter of**(initially) \"two\" **placed before**(precedes) TEN(the next playing card, in descending order, to a jack) ].\nAnswer: To accompany or escort, eg. a servant to the master."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Junior members of ambassador's staff have adolescents' first, initially ticklish, facial hair (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTACHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Junior members of ambassador's staff\n 1st letter of(\u2026s' first) \"adolescent \" + **1st letter of**(initially) \"ticklish\" + TACHES(short for \"moustaches\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made smart move into European capital (9)","output":"### Answer: AMSTERDAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: European capital\n **Anagram of**(move) MADE SMART.\nAnswer: The Dutch capital."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be vocal in opposition to new benefit (4)","output":"### Answer: BOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: benefit\n BOO(to vocalise your opposition) **plus**(to) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Urinated in dock, say (4)","output":"### Answer: WEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Urinated,dock, say\n Double defn: 2nd: An example of which;say is the dock, any of the genus Rumex of weedy plants used in salads and sauces, aka, sorrel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Let sir collapse in the flowers, having the after-effects of sunburn? (9)","output":"### Answer: BLISTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: having the after-effects of sunburn\n **Anagram of**(collapse) LET SIR **contained in**(in the) BED(spot where you'd find flowers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everything green made troublesome pollen, say (8)","output":"### Answer: ALLERGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: pollen, say\n ALL(everything) + **anagram of**(made troublesome) GREEN.\nAnswer: Substance that causes an allergy, an example of which;say is pollen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Source of protein in excellent meal (6)","output":"### Answer: SUPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: meal\n **1st letter of**(Source of) \"protein \" **contained in**(in) SUPER(a description of something excellent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hull City's after trendy theatre (10)","output":"### Answer: HIPPODROME \n ### Explanation: Definition: theatre\n [ POD(a streamlined casing or housing for engines, say;a hull) + ROME(the Italian capital city) ] **placed after**(after) HIP(trendy;in fashion;cool).\nAnswer: A music hall or variety theatre."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foolish character appearing in episode of Silent Witness (4)","output":"### Answer: TWIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foolish character\n **Hidden in**(appearing in) \"Silent Witness \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More than one way to preserve a tomato (6)","output":"### Answer: SUNDRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than one,way to preserve a tomato\n Double defn: 1st: Several or various;miscellaneous; and 2nd: With a hyphen, how you would get, say, sun-dried tomatoes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Spanish nobleman is a handsome young chap (6)","output":"### Answer: ADONIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a handsome young chap\n A + DON(a Spanish nobleman) + IS.\nAnswer: With a capital, the mythological handsome youth loved by Aphrodite; without, any handsome young man."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Occupational therapist surrounded by bunch of rugby players uncovers something found in jockstrap (7)","output":"### Answer: SCROTUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: something found in jockstrap\n OT(abbrev. for \"occupational therapist\") **contained in**(surrounded by) SCRUM(the group formation of rugby players during a game). Hopefully the therapist is not a she.\nAnswer: What rugby players might have in their jockstraps.\nJockstraps?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where to practise shooting top off fruit (5)","output":"### Answer: RANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to practise shooting\n \"orange\"(the fruit) **minus its initial letter**(top off).\nAnswer: As in a rifle range, for example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large rock making more noticeable sound (7)","output":"### Answer: BOULDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large rock\n **Homophone of**(sound) \"bolder\"(more noticeable, as with type fonts, for example)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clergyman's signal to begin interrupted by flipping sailor (6)","output":"### Answer: CURATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clergyman\n CUE(a signal to begin doing or saying something) **containing**(interrupted by) **reversal of**(flipping, in a down clue) TAR(informal term for a sailor)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inquisitor's head put on block after painting plant (9)","output":"### Answer: ARTICHOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant \n [ **1st letter of**(\u2026's head) \"Inquisitor\" **plus**(put on, in a down clue) CHOKE(to block the flow of, eg. in pipes) ] **placed after**(after) ART(a form of which is painting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learnt in a disorganised fashion before Newton sees the light (7)","output":"### Answer: LANTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: light \n **Anagram of**(in a disorganised fashion) LEARNT **placed above**(before, in a down clue) N(abbrev. for the Newton, unit of force in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer has deranged general elope with daughter (5,5,3)","output":"### Answer: EDGAR ALLAN POE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer \n **Anagram of**(deranged) [GENERAL ELOPE + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") ].  Edit.note:  As Big  pointed out, the fodder would instead make \"Edgar Ellen Poe\", perhaps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order punt over here, immediately! (9)","output":"### Answer: THEREUPON \n ### Explanation: Definition: immediately\n **Anagram of**(Order) [PUNT + O(abbrev. for \"over\", in cricket) + HERE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What to wear, that is, in holes likely to contain water (7)","output":"### Answer: WELLIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: What to wear, that is, in holes likely to contain water\n IE(abbrev. of \"id est\";that is) **contained in**(in) WELLS(holes likely to contain water).\nAnswer: Waterproof boots to wear in wet or muddy conditions found in, eg. a waterfilled hole. A nice WIWD (wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hang American upside down next to shed (7)","output":"### Answer: SUSPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hang\n **Reversal of**(upside down, in a down clue) US(abbrev. for things American) **placed above**(next to, in a down clue) SPEND(to consume;to give out or up;to shed, as in \"to spend\/shed one's goodwill on \u2026\" \u2013 though I'm a little uncertain about \"spend\"=\"shed\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foes see mine exploding (7)","output":"### Answer: ENEMIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foes\n **Anagram of**(exploding) SEE MINE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A German raid destroyed Moroccan city (6)","output":"### Answer: AGADIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moroccan city\n **Anagram of**(destroyed) [A + G(abbrev. for \"German\") + RAID].\nAnswer: In 1911, during the power struggle for Morocco, Germany did send a gunboat to Agadir, but only as a demonstration of power."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elect president? (5)","output":"### Answer: PUTIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elect,president\n Double defn: 1st: To elect into office (3,2); and 2nd: Vladimir, current president of Russia.\nFor answer to pic7, please click ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog attracted to chicken dish with prawn (8)","output":"### Answer: COCKTAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish with prawn\n TAIL(to dog;to follow) **placed after**(attracted to, in an across clue) COCK(a male chicken).\nAnd served in a cocktail glass:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer on slavery died in luggage compartment? (6)","output":"### Answer: STOWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in luggage compartment\n STOWE(Harriet Beecher, writer of \"Uncle Tom's Cabin\", a novel about American slavery) + D(abbrev. for \"died\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rage in The Iliad excited fiery poet (5,9)","output":"### Answer: DANTE ALIGHIERI \n ### Explanation: Definition: fiery poet\n **Anagram of**(excited) RAGE IN *THE ILIAD*.\nAnswer: Italian poet, the first part of whose work, \"The Divine Comedy\" is \"Inferno\" \u2013 hence \"fiery\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winger after training with team gets cake or biscuit (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PETIT FOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: cake or biscuit\n TIT(a small bird;a winger) **placed after**(after) PE(abbrev. for \"physical education\";physical training) **plus**(with) FOUR(a team of four members, in polo or competitive rowing, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Routine deportation former spouse avoids (9)","output":"### Answer: TRADITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Routine\n \"extradition\"(deportation of a fugitive at the request of another state) **minus**(\u2026 avoids) \"ex-\"(your former spouse).\nAnswer: As in \"We've always done it this way \u2013 it's a tradition\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whirling river drowns female, small and delicate (5)","output":"### Answer: ELFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: small and delicate\n **Reversal of**(Whirling) NILE(the African river) **containing**(drowns) F(abbrev. for \"female\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Council drunk has internal struggle (6)","output":"### Answer: SOVIET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Council\n SOT(a habitual drunkard) **containing**(has internal \u2026) VIE(to struggle;to compete for).\nAnswer: A council of representatives, part of the government machinery in the former Soviet Union."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Example chapter taken from long story book (7)","output":"### Answer: EPITOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Example\n \"c\"(abbrev. for \"chapter\") **deleted from**(taken from) \"epic\"(a long story) + TOME(a thick book).\nDefn: A typical, or even, perfect example of a characteristic or class."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grab Victoria for example \u2013 leader I must replace (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grab\n \"empress\"(for example, Queen Victoria, one of whose titles was \"Empress of India\") **with its 1st letter**(leader) **replacedby**(\u2026 must replace) \"I\".\nDefn: To grab the attention or interest of someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compound that dresses horse leather (6)","output":"### Answer: OXHIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: leather\n OXIDE(a compound of an element or radical with oxygen) **containing**(that dresses) H(abbrev. for \"horse\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reptile to travel round financial district and back to work (5)","output":"### Answer: GECKO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reptile\n GO(to travel) **containing**(round) [ EC(East Central, the London postcode area, which includes most of the City of London, the financial district) **plus**(and) **last letter of**(back to) \"work\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy returned with Jewish girl \u2013 husband out for drink (9)","output":"### Answer: NOR\u2019WESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n **Reversal of**(returned) RON(a boy's name) + W(abbrev. for \"with\") + \"Esther\"(from the Bible, a Jewish girl who became Queen of Persia) **minus**(\u2026 out) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"husband\").\nAnswer: A drink of strong liquor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posh knight, loaded, not exactly bright (5)","output":"### Answer: UNLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: not exactly bright\n U(representing \"upper-class\";posh) + N(abbrev. for \"knight\" in chess notation) + LIT(slang for \"being drunk\" as is \"loaded\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maiden gone, bloke on my back gives fictitious name (6)","output":"### Answer: ANONYM \n ### Explanation: Definition: fictitious name\n \"m\"(abbrev. for \"maiden\", in cricket scores) **deleted from**(\u2026 gone) \"man\"(a bloke;a chap) + ON + **reversal of**(back) MY.\nAnswer: Eg. Neo, the setter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tube or Metro in motion? (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDERWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in motion\n Cryptic defn: Mode;way of travelling that goes underground, in London (the Tube) or in Paris (the Metro)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trainees, central pairing from Tredegar, to join Lions? (6)","output":"### Answer: CADETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trainees\n **The 2 innermost letters of**(central pairing from) \"Tredegar \" **contained in**(to join) CATS(an example of which are \"lions\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fleshy melon bum wobbling to Paul (9)","output":"### Answer: CANTALOUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fleshy melon\n CAN(North American slang for the buttocks;bum, the British slang for the same) + **anagram of**(wobbling) TO PAUL. It's a coincidence \u2013 Paul and fleshy \u2026 wobbling buttocks in the same sentence?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He, devil, whose tail unseen, noticed my horribly hellish work (3,6,6)","output":"### Answer: THE DIVINE COMEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: hellish work\n **Anagram of**(horribly) [HE + \"devil\" **minus its last letter**(whose tail unseen) + NOTICED MY].\nAnswer: The work mentioned in 10,24 above."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Published at home design from plate (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN PRINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Published\n IN(at home;not out) + PRINT(a design transferred from an engraved plate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She thought Eliot could create novel (2,3,10)","output":"### Answer: TO THE LIGHTHOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: novel\n **Anagram of**(could create) SHE THOUGHT ELIOT.\nAnswer: A novel by the answer to 17,7."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Called into action \u2013 driven mad (8)","output":"### Answer: DERANGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: driven mad\n RANG(called on the phone) **contained in**(into) DEED(an action)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught wearing make up right now (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: right now\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores) **contained in**(wearing) ATONE(to make up for past misdeeds)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strange man finds fraternal member (9)","output":"### Answer: ODDFELLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: fraternal member\n ODD(strange;peculiar) + FELLOW(a man;a chap).\nAnswer: A member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, a secret benevolent and fraternal association founded in England in the 18th century."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American state seducer straddles old writer (8,5)","output":"### Answer: VIRGINIA WOOLF \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\n VIRGINIA(an American state) + WOLF(a seducer;a man who makes sexual advances to many women) **containing**(straddles) O(abbrev. for \"old\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Song social worker gets embarrassed about (6)","output":"### Answer: SHANTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Song\n ANT(a social insect, one of whose castes in the \"worker\") **contained in**(gets \u2026 about) SHY(embarrassed;self-conscious).\nAnswer: A song originally sung by sailors accompanying work \u2013 sing while you work!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Developed moronic character (7)","output":"### Answer: OMICRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: character\n **Anagram of**(Developed) MORONIC.\nAnswer: 15th character in the Greek alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offensive as the rich can be! (6)","output":"### Answer: FILTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offensive\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the phrase \"filthy rich\";extremely or obscenely rich."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Freight, having origin in Colchis, on relevant ship? (5)","output":"### Answer: CARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Freight\n **1st letter of**(origin in) \"Colchis \" **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ARGO(in Greek mythology, the ship on which Jason set out in his quest for Golden Fleece in the ancient country of Colchis \u2013 hence \"relevant\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penniless in London and Cairo away in the distant past (7)","output":"### Answer: BORACIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Penniless in London\n **Anagram of**(away) CAIRO **contained in**(in) B.C.(abbrev. for \"before Christ\";the distant past).\nAnswer: Cockney rhyming slang for penniless;skint, from \"boracic lint\", a kind of poultice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remarkable section of pie diagram reconciled (7)","output":"### Answer: TALLIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: reconciled\n TALL(remarkable;impressively difficult, as in a \"tall order\") + IED{**hidden in**(section of) \"pie diagram\"}.\nAnswer: As with bank account reconciliations."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clown reported to drink at bedtime (5)","output":"### Answer: COCOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink at bedtime\n **Homophone of**(reported) \"Coco\"(the clown persona famously created by Nikolai Poliakoff).\nDefn: As a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liam Brady played like this (9)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRABLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: like this\n **Anagram of**(played) LIAM BRADY. For non-football fans, he was an Irish international."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bombard factory crusher (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PEPPER MILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: crusher\n PEPPER(to bombard;to shower with small missiles) + MILL(a factory;buildings containing manufacturing machinery)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recall being in the chorus (4)","output":"### Answer: ECHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recall\n **Hidden in**(being in) \"the chorus \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Respiratory problem a normal one \u2014 all going back to drink (12)","output":"### Answer: SARSAPARILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n SARS(abbrev. for \"severe acute respiratory syndrome\", a deadly viral pneumonia) + A + PAR(equal to the norm, as in \"par for the course\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **reversal of**(going back) ALL.\nAnswer: A non-alcoholic drink made from the roots of the plant of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half-mile restriction on one who makes rain said to be for tree (7,5)","output":"### Answer: LEBANON CEDAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\n **The last 2 letters of**(Half) \"mile \" + BAN(a restriction;a sanction) + ON + **homophone of**(said to be) \"seeder\"(one who seeds clouds to make rain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good bearing from new mine (4)","output":"### Answer: MIEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good bearing\n **Anagram of**(new) MINE.\nAnswer: The bearing;air of a person, showing the character, mood, etc. of a person. I'm not sure that \"good\" is necessary in the definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Return to London hospital is indicative of bad relative to a squint (10)","output":"### Answer: STRABISMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: relative to a squint\n **Reversal of**(Return to) ST. BARTS(short for St. Bartholomew's Hospital, the oldest in London) + IS + MAL-(the prefix that's indicative of \"bad\" in compound words, as in \"malpractice\").\nAnswer: Adjective from \"strabismus\"; squint."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opposed to to previous duck course (9)","output":"### Answer: ANTIPASTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: course\n ANTI(opposed to) + PAST(previous) + O(the letter representing 0;a duck in cricket scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One is in nave, wide-eyed (5)","output":"### Answer: NAIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wide-eyed\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(is in)NAVE.\nDefn: Innocent and credulous, as represented by one with eyes wide open. Is this a double-bluff of a clue?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer gripped by overdose worked too hard (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERDID \n ### Explanation: Definition: worked too hard\n VERDI(Giuseppe, Italian Romantic composer) **contained in**(gripped by) OD(abbrev. for \"overdose\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Provide reassurance about rumoured vacation (7)","output":"### Answer: RELIEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provide reassurance\n RE(abbrev. for \"with reference to\";about) + **homophone of**(rumoured) \"leave\"(vacation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indicates two mushrooms for lifting (6)","output":"### Answer: BICEPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: for lifting\n BI-(prefix indicating \"two\" in compound words, as in \"bisexual\") + CEPS(another name for the porcino mushroom).\nAnswer: Muscles having 2 heads or origins, especially those at the front of the upper arms, used for lifting things.\nToo much of a good thing?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Epic TV series up to formula (6)","output":"### Answer: RECIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: formula\n **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) [EPIC + ER(American medical drama TV series, named after the abbrev. for \"emergency room\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I hate to clean\", reveals housekeeper (10)","output":"### Answer: CHATELAINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: housekeeper\n **Anagram of**(reveals) [I HATE **plus**(to) CLEAN].\nAnswer: The mistress of a castle or a fashionable household, who may be considered a sort of housekeeper, I guess. Also, if they ever divorce, she keeps the house."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entrance passage going onto church (5)","output":"### Answer: CHARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entrance\n ARM(a branch;a passage by or through which something might flow, eg. an inlet or cove;an arm of the sea) **placed below**(going onto, in a down clue) CH(abbrev. for \"church\").\nDefn: As a verb. Nice misdirection."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emit pleas about type of photography (4-5)","output":"### Answer: TIME-LAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: type of photography\n **Anagram of**(about) EMIT PLEAS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It can be played in early retirement (4)","output":"### Answer: LYRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It can be played\n **Hidden in**(in) \"early retirement \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am shortly to be taking part in a council election \u2014 what an idiot! (8)","output":"### Answer: IMBECILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what an idiot\n I'M(contraction of;shortly \"I am\") **plus**(to) BE + CILE{ **hidden in**(taking part in) \"a council election \"}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not like night now routinely (3-2-3)","output":"### Answer: DAY-TO-DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: routinely\n DAY(antonym of;Not like \"night\") + TODAY(the present time;now, in relation to a longer time period)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl losing her head about allowance a nonsense (10)","output":"### Answer: IRRATIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: nonsense\n \"Girl \" **minus its 1st letter**(losing her head) **containing**(about) [ RATION(an allowance, say, of food) + A ].\nDefn: As an adjective, as in \"nonsense talk\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stains die out, when clinically cleaned (9)","output":"### Answer: SANITISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: clinically cleaned\n **Anagram of**(out) STAINS DIE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant having soft joint problem (8)","output":"### Answer: PLUMBAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical direction to play softly) + LUMBAGO(a medical problem involving the muscles or joints in the lower back)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be seen at dance \u2014 not here! (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSENTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not here\n **Anagram of**(dance) BE SEEN AT.\nDefn: One who is not present here."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arbitrator of impure fashion (6)","output":"### Answer: UMPIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arbitrator\n **Anagram of**(fashion) IMPURE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swindle has outside chance to run (6)","output":"### Answer: FLEECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swindle\n **The 2 outermost letters of**(outside) \"chance \" **placed below**(to, in a down clue) FLEE(to run from)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loved one to roam free around the university (5)","output":"### Answer: AMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loved one\n **Anagram of**(free) ROAM **containing**(around) U(abbrev. for \"university\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rushed to spend without limitless money (4)","output":"### Answer: SPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rushed\n \"spend \" **minus**(without) **the innermost letter of**(limitless) \"money \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: RAF set off more rapidly (6)","output":"### Answer: FASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more rapidly\n **Anagram of**(off) RAF SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spread top-class preserve for islander (8)","output":"### Answer: JAMAICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: islander\n JAM(spread on eg. your toast) + AI(letters that look like A1;first class) + CAN(to preserve, eg. fruits to make jam)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Title obtained when pro is beaten (9)","output":"### Answer: OWNERSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Title\n **Anagram of**(beaten) WHEN PRO IS.\nAnswer: Legal title to property."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duck has grim smell (5)","output":"### Answer: ODOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: smell\n O(letter that represents 0;a duck in cricket scores) **plus**(has) DOUR(grim;having a stern appearance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tight-fisted? Not far off! (4)","output":"### Answer: NEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tight-fisted,Not far off\n Double defn: 1st: Stingy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: African oil processed in the US (10)","output":"### Answer: CALIFORNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the US\n **Anagram of**(processed) AFRICAN OIL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Back 'urdler following tip (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Back\n 'ORSE(is to \"horse\" as \"'urdler\" is to \"hurdler\", a jumping horse) **placed after**(following) END(the tip;the most extreme point).\nDefn: To back;to champion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agreement for doctor by the fourth of July (6)","output":"### Answer: TREATY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agreement\n TREAT(to doctor) **plus**(by) **the 4th letter of**(the fourth of) \"July \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bishop's perfectly happy (6)","output":"### Answer: BRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: happy\n B(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation) + RIGHT(perfectly, as in \"it suits you right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tommy's secret (7)","output":"### Answer: PRIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tommy,secret\n Double defn: 1st: Slang for a private in the British Army."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Investor misses out in the US (3,7)","output":"### Answer: LOS ANGELES \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the US\n ANGEL(an investor that comes to the rescue of a financially troubled company) **contained in**(\u2026 out) LOSES(misses;fails)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave after the gin's knocked back (4)","output":"### Answer: PART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\n **Reversal of**(\u2026's knocked back) TRAP(a gin;a snare for catching game).\nDefn: To separate from."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rogue caught fever (5)","output":"### Answer: CHEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rogue\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket) + HEAT(fever)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tripe once cooked at home (9)","output":"### Answer: RECEPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: at home\n **Anagram of**(cooked) TRIPE ONCE.\nDefn: Or at-home;an informal party in one's home"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instruments curbing long-term depression (8)","output":"### Answer: DOLDRUMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: depression\n DRUMS(musical instruments) **containing**(curbing) OLD(long-term;having been around for a long time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Double-dealer makes wife stand (6)","output":"### Answer: WEASEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Double-dealer\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") + EASEL(a stand for supporting or displaying a board, an artist's canvas, etc.). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sovereign introduced to metalworker? That's a fluke! (8)","output":"### Answer: FLOUNDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a fluke\n L(symbol,\u00a3, for a pound sterling, the worth of a former gold coin;a sovereign in Britain) **contained in**(introduced to) FOUNDER(a worker who makes metal casings in a, well, foundry).\nAnswer: Aka a \"fluke\";a European flatfish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker caught in power tool in Spanish resort (9)","output":"### Answer: SANTANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish resort\n ANT(a social insect, one of whose caste is the worker) **contained in**(caught in) SANDER(a power tool for smoothing or polishing surfaces)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colour of some battle-cruisers (4)","output":"### Answer: ECRU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colour\n **Hidden in**(some) \"battle-cruisers \".\nAnswer: A greyish yellow to a light greyish colour, eg. of unbleached linen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pick a president in time (7)","output":"### Answer: APPOINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pick\n A + P(abbrev. for \"president\") + POINT(a moment in time, as in \"at the point of death\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sorry for writing book in a lyrical style (10)","output":"### Answer: APOLOGETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sorry\n LOG(a book in which a record of events is written) **contained in**(in) [ A + POETIC(a lyrical style) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brave when getting new piece of tooth (5)","output":"### Answer: CROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: piece of tooth\n CROW(a Native American tribe) **placed above**(when getting, in a down clue) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Operatic heroine left well-adjusted (6)","output":"### Answer: NORMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: well-adjusted\n NORMA(heroine in the opera of the same name by Bellini) + L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Present king enters stage (6)","output":"### Answer: PHRASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Present\n R(abbrev. for the Latin \"Rex\";king) **contained in**(enters) PHASE(a stage;a distinct part of a series of events or a developmental process).\nDefn: To present orally or in writing, in a particular way, as in \"you should present;phrase your concerns clearly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Speaker keeps one drink for founder (10)","output":"### Answer: ORIGINATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: founder\n ORATOR(a speaker) **containing**(keeps) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + GIN(an alcoholic drink from any of various grains) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Office assistants duck \u2013 article passes over (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TEA LADIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Office assistants\n TEAL(any of several small freshwater ducks) + A(an article in grammar) + DIES(passes over from life to death \u2013 it's only a one-way street)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transported home the Spanish guard (8)","output":"### Answer: SENTINEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: guard\n SENT(transported, also figuratively;turned on) + IN(in the home) + EL(\"the\" in Spanish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those people accept foreign currency in principle (7)","output":"### Answer: THEOREM \n ### Explanation: Definition: principle\n THEM(3rd party plural pronoun for those people) **containing**(accept) ORE(a currency unit of Denmark, Norway or Sweden, but not in Finland).\nDefn: A principle;a rule in, say, mathematics or logic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coppers get hold of address (6)","output":"### Answer: PREACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: address\n P(abbrev. for \"pence\";coins of small denomination;coppers) + REACH(to get hold of;to grasp by stretching out).\nDefn: To address a congregation in church."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poet Laureate has bitter or mild (6)","output":"### Answer: PLACID \n ### Explanation: Definition: mild\n PL(abbrev. for \"Poet Laureate\") **placed above**(has, in a down clue) ACID(sarcastic;caustic;bitter, as in \"bitter words are hurtful\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Bob happily provides balloon (5)","output":"### Answer: SWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: balloon\n S(abbrev. for the former British currency, \"shilling\";a bob in slang) + WELL(happily;with good nature;without rancour, as in \"he took the joke well\").\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scattered peas in church (4)","output":"### Answer: APSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in church\n **Anagram of**(Scattered) PEAS. Answer: A recess in a church."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clean out rotten blankets in stable (8)","output":"### Answer: BALANCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: stable \n **Anagram of**(out) CLEAN **contained in**(\u2026 blankets in) BAD(rotten)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heat in US river left rocks (6)","output":"### Answer: POLICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heat \n PO(the Italian river) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + ICE(as with \"rocks\", slang for diamonds).\nAnswer: For which the US slang is \"the heat\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Masseur's Perrier in franglais, by the sound of it (6)","output":"### Answer: PHYSIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Masseur\n **Homophone of**(by the sound of it) \"fizzy eau\"( franglais for \"fizzy water\", what Perrier, the French brand-name sparkling mineral water, is).\nAnswer: Short for \"physiotherapist\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evangelist recalled holding one record mass (8)","output":"### Answer: KILOGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: mass \n **Reversal of**(recalled) MARK(the evangelist in the Bible) **containing**(holding) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + LOG(a record of events) ].\nAnswer: Unit of mass in the metric system."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Balls, say, spun to gain advantage (4)","output":"### Answer: EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: advantage \n ED(first name of Balls, the British Labour MP) + **reversal of**(spun) EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chairman gets amount wrong (3,3-4)","output":"### Answer: MAO TSE-TUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chairman \n **Anagram of**(wrong) GETS AMOUNT.\nAnswer: Former Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Avoid pet snakes, like some parents (8)","output":"### Answer: ADOPTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: like some parents \n **Anagram of**(snakes) AVOID PET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wee passage read out in plant (4)","output":"### Answer: LEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n **Homophone of**(read out) \"leak\"(slang for urination, a passing of urine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The choreography includes precursor of foxtrot (4)","output":"### Answer: ECHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: precursor of foxtrot\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 includes) \"choreography \". Nice surface.\nAnswer: Represents, in the phonetic alphabet, \"E\", precursor to \"F\", represented by \"foxtrot\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lay one straight after each filling (8)","output":"### Answer: INEXPERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lay\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + NEXT(the one straight;immediately after) **containing**(\u2026 filling) PER(each).\nDefn: Descriptive of a non-professional person, opinion, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More obscene books about winning Italy's top award (4,6)","output":"### Answer: BLUE RIBBON \n ### Explanation: Definition: top award\n BLUER(more obscene) + B,B(abbrev. for \"book\" twice) + ON(about, as in \"on that subject\") **containing**(winning) I(abbrev. for \"Italy\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad actor expelled from soap upset, upset and sorry (4)","output":"### Answer: OOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sorry\n **Reversal of**(upset) [ \"ham\"(a bad actor) **deleted from**(expelled from) \"shampoo\"(a liquid or cream soap preparation) ].\nAnswer: An interjection of apology after having made an error."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine cultured pearls with diamonds set in crystal (8)","output":"### Answer: FELDSPAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: crystal\n F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + **anagram of**(cultured) PEARLS **containing**(with \u2026 set in) D(abbrev. for the suit of diamonds in card games)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wapping boss cropped media story (6)","output":"### Answer: EDITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wapping boss\n \"media story \" **minus the 2 outermost letters of each word**(cropped).\nDefn: One from the News International editorial staff, currently based in Wapping."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Livingstone hosted any poor person in Africa (6)","output":"### Answer: KENYAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: person in Africa\n KEN(Livingstone, former mayor of London) **containing**(hosted) **anagram of**(poor) ANY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's left could be the rage around institute (8)","output":"### Answer: HERITAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's left\n **Anagram of**(could be) THE RAGE **containing**(around) I(abbrev. for \"institute\").\nDefn: \u2026. and handed down to the next generation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A top degree lures in one sucker (5)","output":"### Answer: APHID \n ### Explanation: Definition: sucker\n A + PHD(abbrev. for the Latin, Philosophiae Doctor;Doctor of Philosophy, the highest degree awarded for graduate study) **containing**(lures in) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nAnswer: An insect that sucks sap from plants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's helpful when a person is out (11)","output":"### Answer: ANSWERPHONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's helpful when a person is out\n **Anagram of**(out) WHEN A PERSON.\nAnswer: A device that answers the phone and takes messages when you are out of the office or home. A clever WIWD (wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check scatty women eating international dish (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CHOW MEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\n CH(abbrev. for \"check\" in chess notation) + **anagram of**(scatty) WOMEN **containing**(eating) I(abbrev. for \"international\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He found UK bride abroad with German origin (4,2,9)","output":"### Answer: DUKE OF EDINBURGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: He found UK bride abroad with German origin\n **Anagram of**(abroad) [ HE FOUND UK BRIDE**plus**(with) **the 1st letter of**(origin) \"German \" ]\nAnother clever WIWD clue \u2013 The consort of Queen Elizabeth, who has some German ancestry, was he himself born in Greece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Language taught in finishing school? (6)","output":"### Answer: POLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Language\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a school that prepares girls for life in society, including teaching them languages, one of which might perhaps be Polish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run on stage (3)","output":"### Answer: LEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run,stage\n Double defn: 1st: To walk or run; and 2nd: A stage in a series making up a total race or competition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motorbike driver wearing outfit after tea (5-4)","output":"### Answer: CHAIN-GEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Motorbike driver \n IN GEAR(wearing an outfit;up-to-date clothes and accessories) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) CHA(from the Chinese word for tea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Who wakes you up in inept hotels in error? (11)","output":"### Answer: TELEPHONIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Who wakes you up in inept hotels in error\n **Anagram of**(in error) INEPT HOTELS. Another nice WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Officer allowed in river baring chest (9)","output":"### Answer: DECOLLETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: baring chest \n [ COL(abbrev. for \"colonel\", a military officer) + LET(allowed) ] **contained in**(in) DEE(any of the rivers with the same name in the British Isles, and 2 in Australia).\nAnswer: Descriptive of a garment with a low neckline baring (partially) the female chest.\nSomething that's looked down on by members of both sexes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Control grass in retreat for caribou (8)","output":"### Answer: REINDEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: caribou \n REIN(control, as in \"to keep in rein\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 in retreat) REED(a grass)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Input data, say, for security at front (6)","output":"### Answer: TIEPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: security at front \n **Homophone of**(say) \"type in\"(to input, eg. data, via the keyboard).\nAnswer: The accessory that secures your necktie to your shirt front."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New government supports spin doctor's point (5)","output":"### Answer: PRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: point\n [ N(abbrev. for \"new\") + G(abbrev. for \"government\") ] **placed below**(supports, in a down clue) PRO(abbrev. for \"public relations officer\", alternatively called a spin doctor).\nAnswer: A point you will find eg. in a pitchfork."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's not how Darcy appeared, oddly! (3)","output":"### Answer: DRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's not how Darcy appeared, oddly\n **The 1st, 3rd, and 5th letters of**(appeared, oddly) \"Darcy \". The surface refers to Fitzwilliam Darcy, the sometime misunderstood character in \"Pride and Prejudice\". Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scorn satisfied politician taking over from noon, later (8)","output":"### Answer: CONTEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scorn\n \"content\"(satisfied) **with** MP(a politician) **replacing**(taking over from) **the 2nd**(later) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"noon\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reject instrument, good for nothing (6)","output":"### Answer: GRATIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: for nothing\n **Reversal of**(Reject) { SITAR(the stringed instrument, derived from Hindi for 3-stringed) + G(abbrev. for \"good\") }"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spiritual girl reported to have convulsion (6)","output":"### Answer: MYSTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spiritual\n **Homophone of**(reported) \"miss\"(an unmarried girl) **plus**(to have) TIC(a spasmodic twitching of a group of muscles, perhaps not so violent as a convulsion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not fair, monster gets over trap (8)","output":"### Answer: BRUNETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not fair\n BRUTE(a monster) **containing**(gets over) NET(a device to trap, say animals, made of, well, netting).\nAnswer: Of a dark brown colour, in contrast to fair;light coloured;blond."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Correspondent blue, vital errors penned in review (8)","output":"### Answer: RELATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Correspondent\n **Hidden in and reversal of**(penned in review) \"blue, vital errors \".\nDefn: As an adjective, as in \"bonus pay correspondent\/relative to revenue\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One should respect these trees (6)","output":"### Answer: ELDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these trees\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the exhortation to \"respect your elders\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Repeat working over two words initially changed from cut and paste (6,6)","output":"### Answer: PEANUT BUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: paste\n **Anagram of**(working) REPEAT **containing**(over) NUT,BUT(2 words derived from \"cut\" by changing the initial letter). Nice misdirection with the nowadays often used \"cut and paste\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extra agile of mind (12)","output":"### Answer: SUPPLEMENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra\n SUPPLE(agile;lithe) + MENTAL(of mind, as opposed to \"of the body\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vice admiral initially took to the front very well (6)","output":"### Answer: AGREED \n ### Explanation: Definition: very well\n GREED(a vice;one of the seven deadly sins) **placed after**(\u2026 took to the front ) **the 1st letter of**(initially) \"admiral \".\nDefn: An expression signifying that what has been said is all right, ie. no disagreement with it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Junk hotels do hammer home, perhaps (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TOOL SHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: hammer home, perhaps\n **Anagram of**(Junk) HOTELS DO.\nDefn: Cryptically, the home for tools, say;perhaps, hammers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recalling duck names confused park official (8)","output":"### Answer: LINESMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: park official\n **Reversal of**(Recalling) NIL(zero;a duck in cricket scores) + **anagram of** (confused) NAMES.\nDefn: One of the officials at a match in the park;British informal term for a soccer pitch."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Announcer drove around US city, heading west (6)","output":"### Answer: HERALD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Announcer\n HERD(a drove, of livestock) **containing**(around) **reversal of**(heading west, in an across clue) LA(Los Angeles, a US city)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The suspect fled capital city (6)","output":"### Answer: TEHRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital city\n **Anagram of**(suspect) THE + RAN(fled).\nAnswer: The capital city of Iran."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ship on ocean with computers returning line revealed through water (8)","output":"### Answer: TIDEMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: line revealed through water\n ARK(a large boat) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) **reversal of**(returning) { MED(short for the Mediterranean Sea) **plus**(with) IT(abbrev. for \"information technology\", used as a collective noun for computers and such) }.\nAnswer: The line on the shore marking the highest or lowest point reached by tidal waters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men, hot rampant horny beasts (6)","output":"### Answer: ORYXES \n ### Explanation: Definition: horny beasts\n OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\";non-commissioned men in the military) + **reversal of**(rampant, like an animal rising on its rear legs, in a down clue) SEXY(hot sexually). Amusing and perhaps accurate surface.\n\u2026 and the horny winner of that contest gets the girl:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish starter for four (5)","output":"### Answer: TETRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n TETRA-(the prefix;starter) for words indicating \"four\", eg. in chemistry, \"tetrachloride\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friend buried in another's plot (9)","output":"### Answer: MACHINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plot\n CHINA(rhyming slang for \"mate\", from \"china plate\") **contained in**(buried in) MATE(another word for \"friend\").\nDefn: To plot;to scheme."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dramatic scene in Arab country, disembodied limb at uprising (7)","output":"### Answer: TABLEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dramatic scene\n **Reversal of**(uprising) { UAE(abbrev. for the United Arab Emirate, an Arab country) + \"limb\" **minus its 2 inner letters**(disembodied) + AT }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge with gold piercing backed product of Faberg\u00e9 (5)","output":"### Answer: GAUGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge\n AU(the chemical symbol for the element, gold) **contained in**(piercing) **reversal of**(backed) EGG(a piece of jewellery in the shape of an egg, produced originally by Peter Carl Faberg\u00e9 and his company."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going by hearsay, cane toad abandoned lake (9)","output":"### Answer: ANECDOTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Going by hearsay\n **Anagram of**(abandoned) CANE TOAD + L(abbrev. for \"lake\").\nDefn: Based on casual observations or accounts, in contrast to rigorous or scientific analysis."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Computer service hospital worker finds alien (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Computer service\n INTERN(a medical graduate undergoing practical training in a hospital) + ET(abbrev. for an extraterrestrial life-form)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Showman with young faithful follower touring East (9)","output":"### Answer: PUPPETEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showman\n PUP(the young of some animals) + PETER(the faithful follower of Jesus Christ) **containing**(touring) E(abbrev. for \"east\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intended to chance red hot cooking (9)","output":"### Answer: BETROTHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intended\n BET(to chance;to risk for a bigger return) + **anagram of**(cooking) RED HOT.\nDefn: As a noun: the person whom one intends to marry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amount of leaves outside company event creates problematic situation (8)","output":"### Answer: QUAGMIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: problematic situation\n QUIRE(an amount of 24 or 25 papers;pages;leaves) **containing**(outside) AGM(abbrev. for \"annual general meeting\", convened by a commercial company)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old collector's item on empty bed gone forever (7)","output":"### Answer: EXTINCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: gone forever\n EX-(prefix for \"old\";former) + TIN(an item used to collect donations in) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) \"cot\"(a small bed) **minus its inner letter**(empty)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man casually dropped before the Queen (6)","output":"### Answer: FELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man casually\n FELL(dropped) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen).\nDefn: An informal;casual term for \"a man\", derived from \"fellow\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evildoer has distinctive way of doing things in lair (5)","output":"### Answer: DEMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evildoer\n MO(abbrev. for \"modus operandus\", a distincitive way;method of doing things) **contained in**(in) DEN(an animal's lair)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bolt, in brief, Olympic medallist (5)","output":"### Answer: SCRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bolt\n S.CRAM(Steve Cram, British Olympic medallist, with \"Steve\" abbreviated). The surface refers to Usain Bolt, a Jamaican Olympic medallist, aptly named."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heal doctor outside time machine (5)","output":"### Answer: LATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: machine\n  **Anagram of**(\u2026 doctor) HEAL **containing**(outside) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In pain? Test in elongated part of gut (9)","output":"### Answer: INTESTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of gut\n  **Hidden in**(In) \"pain? Test in elongated \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reduce to helplessness when second strain of MRSA invades gland (9)","output":"### Answer: PROSTRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reduce to helplessness\n  **The 2nd letter of**(second strain of) \"MRSA \" **contained in**(invades) PROSTATE(the gland found in male mammals)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sticky stuff produced by soldiers given to lust? (5)","output":"### Answer: RESIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sticky stuff\n  RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers in the British Army) **placed before**(given to, in an across clue) SIN(of which lust is an example, according to Christian theology)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Declare to be true to mate getting hassle (7)","output":"### Answer: PALAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: hassle\n  AVER(assert to be true) **placed after**(to, in an across clue) PAL(a friend;a mate). \nDefn:  A fuss."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Permission to act for another person facing court (7)","output":"### Answer: MANDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Permission to act for another\n  MAN(a male person) **placed before**(facing, in an across clue) + DATE(to court a person of the opposite sex)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rejected, Fred dutifully holds on to organ with mammary glands (5)","output":"### Answer: UDDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: organ with mammary glands\n  **Reversal of**(Rejected) **and** **hidden in**(\u2026 holds on to) \"Fred dutifully \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree found principally in eastern Ligurian Mountains (3)","output":"### Answer: ELM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\n  **The 1st letters respectively of**(principally in) \"eastern Ligurian Mountains \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird decapitated dog (5)","output":"### Answer: EAGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n  \"beagle\"(a dog breed) **minus** **its 1st letter**(decapitated)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Let sleeping dogs lie, say, when one's restrained by lead (7)","output":"### Answer: PROVERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Let sleeping dogs lie, say\n  ROVER(a traditional name for a dog, one that is sleeping or not) **contained in**('s restrained by) PB(the chemical symbol for the element, lead).  A doggy surface.\nAnswer:  An example of which;say, is \"Let sleeping dogs lie \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unimportant parts of docks? (7)","output":"### Answer: DETAILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unimportant parts\n  [DE-(the prefix indicating removal of, as in \"delouse\") TAILS](docks;clips off the tails of animals)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put off by animals ingesting source of tuberculosis (5)","output":"### Answer: DETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put off\n  DEER(hoofed ruminant animals) **containing**(ingesting) **the 1st letter of**(source of) \"tuberculosis \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Phony acts broadcast by flatterer (9)","output":"### Answer: SYCOPHANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: flatterer\n  **Anagram of**(broadcast) PHONY ACTS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A period of fighting short illness leads to complete change of attitude (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ABOUT TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: complete change of attitude\n   A + BOUT(a period of fighting, especially in boxing) + TURN(a sudden feeling of being ill;nervous). \nDefn:  A 180 degree change."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appropriate place for hospital in French city (5)","output":"### Answer: NICHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appropriate place\n  H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") **contained in**(in) NICE(Mediterranean French city)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shear caught part of body (4)","output":"### Answer: CLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shear\n  C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket) + LIP(part of body). \nDefn: \u2026 eg. sheep's fleece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saint with wound walked slowly (8)","output":"### Answer: STROLLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: walked slowly\n  ST(abbrev. for \"saint\") **plus**(with) ROLLED(wound up, eg. toilet paper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whip round for bobby (4)","output":"### Answer: BEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whip,round for bobby\n  Double defn:  1st:  To use the whip on something or someone; and 2nd:  The round that a bobby;a policeman goes on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See a grid set out and argue (8)","output":"### Answer: DISAGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: argue\n  **Anagram of**(set out) SEE A GRID."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current second eleven claiming runs (6)","output":"### Answer: STREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current\n  S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + TEAM(an eleven;XI, especially in cricket) **containing**(claiming) R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook trains cultured chap to be severe (10)","output":"### Answer: ASTRINGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: severe\n  **Anagram of**(Cook) TRAINS + GENT(a cultured chap)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aussie statesman has an afternoon nap (6)","output":"### Answer: SIESTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: an afternoon nap\n  **Hidden in**(\u2026 has) \"Aussie statesman \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intend to be average (4)","output":"### Answer: MEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intend,average\n  Double defn:  2nd:  A mathematical average."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fleshy fruit put on top of pie (5)","output":"### Answer: PLUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fleshy\n  PLUM(a fruit) **placed above**(put on, in a down clue) **the 1st letter of**(top of) \"pie \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creature found in beer vet brewed \u2014 one with a spine! (10)","output":"### Answer: VERTEBRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one with a spine\n  RAT(a creature) **contained in**(found in) **anagram of**(brewed) BEER VET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 50\/50 chance of winning number initially going from top to bottom (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 50\/50 chance of winning \n  \"seven\"(a number) **with its 1st letter**(initially) **going from 1st to last position**(going from top to bottom, in a down clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mediterranean setter with nice new vocation? (8)","output":"### Answer: MEDICINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: vocation?\n  MED(short for \"Mediterranean\") + I (self-referential pronoun for the setter) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(new) NICE. \nAnswer:  An example;? of a field in which one finds a vocation;a line of work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Church supports woman in cannon with counselling (8)","output":"### Answer: GUIDANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: counselling\n  CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) **placed below**(supports, in a down clue) [IDA(a woman's name) **contained in**(in) GUN(a cannon) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work not set up to restrict one's choice (6)","output":"### Answer: OPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: choice\n  OP(abbrev. for a piece of musical work) + **reversal of**(set up, in a down clue) NOT **containing**(to restrict) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Said to take pleasure in language (6)","output":"### Answer: BASQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: language\n  **Homophone of**(Said) \"bask\"(to take pleasure in, eg. to bask in the spotlight\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Timber trade (4)","output":"### Answer: DEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Timber,trade\n  Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small glass animal (4)","output":"### Answer: PONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small glass,animal\n  Double defn:  1st:  A small drinking glass, especially for liqueurs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Other people are in the money (4)","output":"### Answer: THEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Other people\n  **Hidden in**(are in) \"the money \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flipping doolally! Pair chap with one fighting on set, perhaps (10)","output":"### Answer: STUNTWOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one fighting on set, perhaps\n  **Reversal of**(Flipping) NUTS(crazy;doolally, originally military slang from the town near Bombay, the site of a military sanatorium) + TWO(a pair) + MAN(a chap). \nAnswer: One who performs, say;perhaps, fighting scenes on a film set."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Successfully deal with compass not showing south (4)","output":"### Answer: COPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Successfully deal with\n  \"scope\"(the range;compass) **minus**(not showing) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"south\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wood first used in manufacturing business (4)","output":"### Answer: FIRM \n ### Explanation: Definition: business\n  FIR(wood from a fir tree) + **1st letter of**(first used in) \"manufacturing \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medea, for example, she takes out a Casanova (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LADY KILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medea, for example,she takes out,a Casanova\n  Triple defn:  1st:  In Greek mythology, Medea killed quite a few, including two of her children; 2nd: A female murderer who takes out;kills; and 3:  A Casanova, who is neither a lady nor a literal killer, but figuratively kills women with his charm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Troubled by sea overwhelming Indian (6)","output":"### Answer: MINDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Troubled by\n  MED(short for the Mediterranean Sea) **containing**(overwhelming) IND(a poetic name, and short, for India, and therefore \"Indian\" as well?). \nAnswer:  As in \"he minded being called a nerd\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pine export such as Vikings used (8)","output":"### Answer: LONGBOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: such as Vikings used\n  LONG(to pine;to yearn for) +  BOAT(to transport by boat, and presumably for export)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Passionate old bird (8)","output":"### Answer: FLAMINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n  FLAMING(passionate;figuratively on fire) + O(abbrev. for \"old\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Care about tree (4)","output":"### Answer: ACER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\n  **Anagram of**(about) CARE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mature French painter endlessly turned round (4)","output":"### Answer: AGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mature\n  **Reversal of**(turned round) \"Degas\"(Edgar, the French painter) **minus** **its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Towers of hams on a pair of trays (8)","output":"### Answer: TRACTORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Towers\n  ACTORS(who overact are \"hams\") **placed after**(on, in an across clue) **the 1st two letters of**(a pair of) \"trays \". \nDefn:  Tow-ers, eg. used to tow farming equipment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine opening for Harrods Emirates, say (8)","output":"### Answer: HAIRLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine\n  **1st letter of**(opening for) \"Harrods \" + AIRLINE(an example of which;say is Emirates, of the UAE). \nAnswer:  Very fine, comparable to the thickness of a single strand of hair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spiteful about husband given to blethering (6)","output":"### Answer: CHATTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: given to blethering\n  CATTY(spiteful, usually used of women) **containing**(about) H(abbrev. for \"husband\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small bit of dressing (nonsense) for grilled fowl (10)","output":"### Answer: SPATCHCOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: grilled fowl\n  S(abbrev. for \"small\") + PATCH(a bit of dressing applied to protect a wound or sore) + COCK(nonsense, as in \"don't talk cock!\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quietly be sick into this (4)","output":"### Answer: PAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: be sick into this\n  P(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical direction to play quietly) + AIL(to be sick;to suffer an illness). \nAnswer:  The \"this\" in the defn.  Something you might throw up;be sick into."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close to new notice (4)","output":"### Answer: NEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Close to\n  N(abbrev. for \"new\") + EAR(someone's notice;attention, as in \"to gain someone's ear\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A president could be dull (10)","output":"### Answer: PEDESTRIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dull\n  **Anagram of**(could be) A PRESIDENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rinky-dink six in court case (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIVIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rinky-dink\n  VI(Roman numeral for \"six\") **contained in**(in) TRIAL(a court case)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traveller is crazy about New Orleans! (5)","output":"### Answer: NOMAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traveller\n  MAD(crazy;doolally) **placed below**(about? I'm not sure that this indicates \"to be placed under\") NO(abbrev. for \"New Orleans\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Congrats, it's burnt to a cinder? OK agreed (4,4)","output":"### Answer: WELL DONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Congrats,it's burnt to a cinder?\n  WELL(OK, as in \"very well\") + DONE(agreed, as in \"a done deal\").  Double defn:  1st:  A congratulatory message; and 2nd:  In some establishments, a steak well done might end up being burnt to a cinder?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unadventurous place to put the dotted line? (6-2-3-4)","output":"### Answer: MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unadventurous\n  Cryptic defn:  Reference to the literal sense of painting a dotted line in the middle of a road as lane marking. \nAnswer:  Following a course of action or thought that is not extreme either way, and therefore considered unadventurous."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek character, a supremo, is warming up (6)","output":"### Answer: NUKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: warming up\n  NU(the 13th letter in the Greek alphabet) + KING(a supremo;one with complete authority, true of the kings of old). \nAnswer:  Warming up (or cooking) in a microwave oven."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Priest getting A-lister's hissyfit (9)","output":"### Answer: CELEBRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Priest\n  CELEB(short for \"celebrity\";a VIP;one who's on the A-list) + RANT(loud and angry speech;a hissyfit \u2013 shouldn't the latter be two words?). \nAnswer:  One who officiates at a religious ceremony, usually a priest."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The nobility always in contact by bleeper (7)","output":"### Answer: PEERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The nobility\n  EER(literary word for \"ever\";always) **contained in**(in) PAGE(to contact someone on his\/her bleeper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge rated room disorderly (9)","output":"### Answer: MODERATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge\n  **Anagram of**(disorderly) RATED ROOM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peaks can trouble when airplane lands awkwardly (8)","output":"### Answer: PANCAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: airplane lands awkwardly\n  **Anagram of**(trouble) PEAKS CAN. \nAnswer: When a plane lands hard and awkwardly, hitting the ground in a steep descent, like a tossed pancake landing in your frying pan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrestle with gross technological giant (7)","output":"### Answer: GRAPPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrestle with\n  GR(abbrev. for \"gross\";12 dozens) APPLE(the technological giant of a company)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some regrets in Australian wine (7)","output":"### Answer: RETSINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\n  **Hidden in**(Some) \"regrets in Australian \". \nAnswer:  Greek wine flavoured with resin, and hence its name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Serviceman's mistake over a little work (6)","output":"### Answer: BISHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Serviceman\n  BISH(British slang for \"a mistake\") **placed above**(over, in a down clue) OP(abbrev.;little for \"opus\", a musical work).\nDefn:  Not your car mechanic nor a military man, but the one who leads (or gets someone from his organisation to lead) the service in church."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cigarette's not good \u2013 it's rough (5)","output":"### Answer: ASPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: rough\n  \"gasper\"(British slang for a cigarette, presumably because it makes the smoker gasp) **minus**(\u2026's not) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\"). \nAnswer:  An obsolete word for \"rough\";coarse, from Latin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fall asleep in ditch by side of road? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DROP OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fall asleep,ditch by side of road\n Double defn: 2nd: A roadside ditch represents a steep descent;a drop off from road level."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Encourage paranormal communication sitting by river (7)","output":"### Answer: ESPOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Encourage\n ESP(abbrev. for \"extrasensory perception\";communication without using the normal senses, more imagined than fact) **plus**(sitting by) OUSE(any of a number of rivers with the same name in England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singer wanting peace \u2013 one of his names is a \"bully\" (4,2)","output":"### Answer: LEAN ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: bully\n \"Lennon\"(John, singer and peace activist) **with an **\"n\"(abrrev. for name) **replaced by**(is) \"a\".\nAnswer: To bully;to use strong arm tactics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Three at front of school bedroom finding beetle (3)","output":"### Answer: DOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: beetle\n **The 1st three letters of**(Three at front of) \"dormitory\"(a school bedroom sleeping many).\nAnswer: Any of the European dung beetle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After examination, church is found to be lively (6)","output":"### Answer: VIVACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lively\n VIVA(British for an oral examination, from \"viva voce\") **placed after**(After \u2026) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).\nAnswer: Musical direction to play in a brisk and lively manner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At home in a country that is highly unstable (8)","output":"### Answer: ASTATINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that is highly unstable\n IN(at home) **contained in**(in) [ A + STATE(a country) ].\nAnswer: A highly unstable radioactive chemical element."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bottom gear for some kids on bikes? (5,8)","output":"### Answer: SHORT TROUSERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bottom gear for some kids\n Cryptic defn: \"trousers\"(clothes;gear covering the bottom), and those worn by kids are of a short length. The \"bottom gear \u2026 on bikes\" is a misdirection to the lowest gearing on a bicycle, used when cycling up steep gradients. I wonder if there is something more, as this doesn't seem to be sufficiently cryptic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imagined very wise person embracing one in death (9)","output":"### Answer: ENVISAGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imagined\n { [ V(abbrev. for \"very\") + SAGE(a very wise person) ]**containing**(embracing) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") } **contained in**(in) END(the ultimate end of life]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inform the enemy when most are watching (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PRIME TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: when most are watching\n PRIME(to inform beforehand, in readiness) + TIME(from the phrase \"Time is the enemy\", though I can't find the phrase's origin).\nAnswer: The time of the day when the most people are watching television."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: down Hazel has these essayist's stories read out (5-5)","output":"### Answer: LAMB\u2019S TAILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hazel has these \n LAMB(Charles, English essayist) +'S + **homophone of**(read out) \"tales\".\nAnswer: The catkins;clusters of flowers of the hazel tree."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Religious reformer holds smart political meeting (8)","output":"### Answer: HUSTINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: political meeting\n HUS(Jan, Czech religious reformer, burned at the stake for heresy against Catholic doctrines) **containing**(holds) STING(to smart, as from a bee sting).\nAnswer: The proceedings;campaigning at a parliamentary election."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irritate man with the baton (6)","output":"### Answer: RATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irritate,man with the baton\n Double defn: 1st: To unnerve; and 2nd: Simon, English conductor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish food with chips? (3)","output":"### Answer: COD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish,food with chips\n Double defn: 1st: British slang for \"phony\", and hence rubbish; and 2nd: Common fish used for \"fish and chips\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some wine is very, very dry \u2013 inadequate alongside the others (8)","output":"### Answer: VARIETAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some wine\n V(abbrev. for \"very\") + \"arid\"(very dry) **minus its last letter**(inadequate) **plus**(alongside) ET AL(from the Latin, et alii\/aliae\/alia;the others).\nAnswer: Those wines that are made chiefly from one variety of grape and labelled with that name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With no one else to help, call number back (3-3)","output":"### Answer: ONE-MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: With no one else to help\n **Reversal of**(back) [ NAME(to call;to give a name to) + NO(abbrev. for \"number\") ].\nAnswer: To act just by oneself, eg. \"a one-man band\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stylish Italian account given in poetry (7)","output":"### Answer: VERSACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stylish Italian\n AC(abbrev. for an account of moneys in and out) **contained in**(given in) VERSE(poetry).\nAnswer: The Italian fashion house, named after its founder."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pottage offered with little hesitation \u2013 by one to another? (7)","output":"### Answer: BROTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one to another\n BROTH(pottage;a thick soup) **plus**(with) ER(a verbal expression of a little hesitation).\nAnswer: A member of a religious order who call one another brothers, and who might very well offer his broth to another."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Special shrine stores the ultimate in church wine (7)","output":"### Answer: RHENISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\n **Anagram of**(Special) SHRINE **containing**(stores) **the last letter of**(the ultimate in) \"church \".\nAnswer: Dry white wines produced in the Rhine Valley."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manger apt to be shown transformed by star (9)","output":"### Answer: PENTAGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: star\n **Anagram of**(to be shown transformed) MANGER APT.\nAnswer: A star shaped two-dimensional figure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's better to lock up daughter, one discovers (6)","output":"### Answer: FINDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one discovers\n FINER(it's better) **containing**(to lock up) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After end of tedious debate, hurry for a drink (8)","output":"### Answer: SMOOTHIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a drink\n **The last letter of**(end of) \"tedious \" **placed above**(After \u2026, in a down clue) MOOT(a debate of a hypothetical case or point as an academic exercise) + HIE(to go quickly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offensive while filming (5)","output":"### Answer: ONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offensive\n ON SET(descriptive of those involved in making a film.\nAnswer: A raid;an attack."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog Rex finally escaping from snare (7)","output":"### Answer: SPRINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: snare\n \"springer\"(a breed of spaniels) **minus**(escaping from) **its last **(finally) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"Rex\").\nAnswer: A snare to catch small wild animals and birds.  Simple and deadly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Performing masculine arts, do oneself an injury (6,1,6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIN A MUSCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: do oneself an injury\n **Anagram of**(Performing) MASCULINE ARTS. An apt surface"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not everything intended to be heard in residence (9)","output":"### Answer: APARTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: residence\n A PART(not everything) + **homophone of**(to be heard) \"meant\"(intended to mean)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insect to suffer as the result of being constricted (8)","output":"### Answer: STENOTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: the result of being constricted\n **Anagram of**(suffer) INSECT TO.\nAnswer: Descriptive of a body canal or passage that has been stenosed;constricted."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy entertained by womaniser's musical embellishment (7)","output":"### Answer: ROULADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical embellishment\n LAD(a boy) **contained in**(entertained by) ROUE(a womaniser)\nAnswer: An embellishment in vocal music consisting of a rapid succession of notes sung to a single syllable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Matador's fruit? (7)","output":"### Answer: BULLACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a successful matador who would be a bull ace;expert.\nAnswer: A plum-like fruit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Report of Cockney's tougher passion (6)","output":"### Answer: ARDOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: passion\n **Homophone of**(Report of) \"'arder\"(the Cockney pronunciation of \"harder\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strings attached to standards (14)","output":"### Answer: QUALIFICATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strings attached,standards\n Double defn: 1st: Conditions limiting, say, a proposal, often in fine print; and 2nd: Standards ensuring fitness or competence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winning a tennis match? Shock result! (5)","output":"### Answer: UPSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shock result\n UP(winning;in the lead, during a game, say) SET(a group of games constituting a tennis match)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put the screws on jet and ship (9)","output":"### Answer: BLACKMAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put the screws on\n BLACK(from jet, a hard variety of black coal) + MAIL(to send out;to ship, which was what surface mail actually went on, if you recall)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After start of battle, we leave Zimbabwean anarchy for another part of Africa (7)","output":"### Answer: ZAMBIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: for another part of Africa\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 anarchy) \"Zimbabwean \" **minus**(After \u2026 leave) [ **1st letter of**(start of) \"battle \" + \"we \" ].\nAnswer: Adjective for Zambia, another African country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead to inclusion of alternative vegetable (7)","output":"### Answer: POTHERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegetable\n PB(chemical symbol for the element, lead) **containing**(inclusion of) OTHER(an alternative)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Covering for greeting on box (5)","output":"### Answer: HIJAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Covering\n HI!(a greeting) + JAB(to box using quick short blow or blows).\nAnswer: The head and face covering worn by some Muslim women."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In this place, infiltrated swindle by church union (9)","output":"### Answer: COHERENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: union\n HERE(in this place) **contained in**(infiltrated) [ CON(a swindle;a confidence trick) + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: So iron core nearly suffers from rust (9)","output":"### Answer: CORROSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: rust\n **Anagram of**(suffers) [SO IRON + \"core \" **minus its last letter**(nearly) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A wise man skirts around wide drain (5)","output":"### Answer: SEWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: drain\n SEER(a wise man claiming the ability to foresee, in olden times \u2013 nowadays he would be called something else) **containing**(skirts around) W(abbrev. for \"wide \")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State Edward avoided (7)","output":"### Answer: AVERTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: avoided\n AVER(to state positively) + TED(a shorter form of the name Edward)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New ones found in big city balls (7)","output":"### Answer: YORKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: balls\n Cryptic defn: Combined with \"New\", the answer would be the ones found in the big city of New York.\nAnswer: In cricket, balls bowled to pitch just under or beyond the bat.  Here's something to expand your knowledge of cricket (too presumptious on my part?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Policeman and woman love person who catches lots of baddies (9)","output":"### Answer: SUPERHERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: person who catches lots of baddies\n SUPER(short for a superintendent of police) **plus**(and) HER(pronoun for a woman) + O(the letter representing zero;love in a tennis score)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grates garlic dish at regular intervals (5)","output":"### Answer: GRIDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grates\n **The 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th letters of**(at regular intervals) \"garlic dish \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pour damp water over hotshot up on bike performing with one wheel removed (3,3,6,2)","output":"### Answer: PUT THE KIBOSH ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pour damp water over\n **Anagram of**(performing) \"hotshot up on bike \" **minus**(with \u2026 removed) one \"o\"(the letter that looks like a wheel).\nAnswer: To put a stop to;to halt. Surely that should be \"cold water\", and not the tautological \"damp water\" in the defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group of stars nobbles a juror with manuscript article (4,5)","output":"### Answer: URSA MAJOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group of stars\n **Anagram of**(nobbles) [A JUROR **plus**(with) MS(abbrev. for a manuscript) + A(the article in English grammar) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick insect first hid under wooden strip (5)","output":"### Answer: LATHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick\n **The 1st letter of**(first) \"insect \" **placed below**(hid under, in a down clue) LATH(one of narrow wooden strips used to make frameworks, say).\nAnswer: A long wooden stick used as a weapon in India."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lie about a small volume by current mathematician (9)","output":"### Answer: FIBONACCI \n ### Explanation: Definition: mathematician\n FIB(a lie;an untruth) ON(about;referring to) + [ A CC ](abbrev. for a cubic centimetre;a small volume) + I(the symbol for an electric current in physics).\nAnswer: Leonardo, the Italian mathematician in the Middle Ages."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give top of cheek a light squeeze (5)","output":"### Answer: CLAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: squeeze\n **The 1st letter of**(top of, in a down clue) \"cheek \" **placed above**(Give \u2026) LAMP(a light for illumination)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alternate gate fits (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TAKE TURNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alternate\n TAKE(the gate;the total money received from the people attending a sporting or entertainment event) + TURNS(momentary attacks;fits)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lecture at zero expense (5)","output":"### Answer: ORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lecture\n O(representing \"nothing\";zero) + RATE(the cost of;an expense paid for, say, a service, usually, per unit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This puzzle should be outrageously libellous (despite censoring first two characters) (7)","output":"### Answer: SOLUBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: This puzzle should be\n **Anagram of**(outrageously) \"libellous \" **minus its first 2 letters**(despite censoring first two characters)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exclamation, interjection, snores are leading interruptions (6)","output":"### Answer: HUZZAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exclamation\n HUH(an interjection expressing derision, bewilderment, inquiry, etc) **containing**(\u2026 interruptions) [ ZZ(representing snores, used in cartoons and comic books) + **the 1st letter of**(leading) \"are \" ].\nAnswer: An exclamation of joy, applause, appreciation, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detonate church on hill with this tool? (9)","output":"### Answer: BLOWTORCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: this tool\n BLOW(to detonate;to explode) + [ CH(abbrev. for \"church\") **placed below**(on?, I don't think this indicator works in a down clue) TOR(a bare rocky hill) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look everywhere for first lover in labyrinth (9)","output":"### Answer: HONEYCOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: labyrinth\n COMB(to look everywhere for, as in \"to comb the countryside\") **placed below**(first \u2026, in a down clue) HONEY(a pet name for one's lover)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State income we transferred to win vote (3,6)","output":"### Answer: NEW MEXICO \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\n **Anagram of**(transferred) INCOME WE **containing**(to win) X(symbol representing a vote for).\nAnswer: One of the United States."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flirts with hot ketchup coating (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CHATS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flirts with\n H(abbrev. for \"hot\") **contained in**(\u2026 coating) CATSUP(a variant of \"ketchup\", especially in America).\nAnswer: Flirts with one of the opposite sex, mostly by, well, chatting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bar is in surplus (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bar\n IS **contained in**(in) REST(the surplus;what is left over)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emigr\u00e9 was formerly a postman (5)","output":"### Answer: EXPAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emigr\u00e9\n EX-(the prefix signifying what was formerly;once) + PAT(name of the postman in the British animated children's television series)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to let queen wear outfit (5)","output":"### Answer: DRECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse\n R(abbrev. for \"Regina\", Latin for \"queen\") **contained in**(wear) DECK(to outfit;to dress up in).\nAnswer: US slang for \"rubbish\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loses one's rag? Not on! (5)","output":"### Answer: RAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loses one's rag\n **Anagram of**(Loses) \"one's rag \" **minus**(Not) \"on \".\nDefn: An idiom for \"to lose one's temper\". And of course such behaviour is unacceptable;not on. A nice WIWD(wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Driven thing, tough \u2014 and the best! (7)","output":"### Answer: HARDTOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Driven thing\n HARD(tough, like this crossword) **plus**(and) TOP(the best).\nAnswer: A type of car."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This unusually fruitful giant outstanding at finding inspiration for starters (4-3)","output":"### Answer: GOAT-FIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: This unusually fruitful giant\n GOG(one of two giants who, according to tradition, are guardians of the City of London) **containing**(outstanding) [ AT + **1st letters respectively of** (for starters)\" finding inspiration \" ]. \"giant\" doing double duty?\nAnswer: A wild fig tree that's grows quite big."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Such a noted art I'm not sure returns thus (5)","output":"### Answer: MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Such a noted art\n **Reversal of**(returns) UM(an expression of uncertainty) + SIC(thus;like so)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gilt-edged artist, foremost of compilers on song, our beloved hero (9)","output":"### Answer: ARAUCARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: our beloved hero\n AU(chemical symbol for the element, gold, with \"gilt\" as an adjective) **containing**(\u2026-edged) RA(artist member of the Royal Academy) + **1st letter of**(foremost of) \"compilers \" **plus**(on) ARIA(an operatic song)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: across's ultimate invention that's timeless, followed by a complete devotee (10)","output":"### Answer: AFICIONADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: devotee\n **Last letter of**(ultimate) answer to 10across + \"fiction\"(invention;fabrication) **minus**(that's \u2026less) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(followed by) A + DO(to complete an action or deed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entertained by endless poetry, us solvers were indebted (4)","output":"### Answer: OWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: were indebted\n \"ode\"(poetry) **minus its last letter**(endless) co0(Entertained by \u2026) WE(us solvers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sort of nag, Shetland pony might you say, with a love of the country (11)","output":"### Answer: ANGLOPHILIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: love of the country\n **Anagram of**(Sort of) NAG + **homophone of**(might you say) \"low filly\"(a small horse like the Shetland pony) + A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Other characters are all quite square, possibly? (11)","output":"### Answer: EQUILATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: square, possibly\n **Anagram of**(Other characters) ARE ALL QUITE.\nAnswer: With sides of equal length, an example of which;possibly is the square."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spirited crossword, perhaps? (4)","output":"### Answer: GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spirited,crossword, perhaps\n Double defn: 1st: Keen to participate in;having got the spirit to join in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting on, a parish priest with RAF ultimately feared lost was seen again (10)","output":"### Answer: REAPPEARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: was seen again\n RE(on;with reference to) + A + PP(abbrev. for \"parish priest\") + \"feared\" **minus**(lost) **last letter of**(ultimately) \"RAF \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One decorated by monarch, perhaps, 8's responsibility to drop off award \u2014 I'll be blowed! (9)","output":"### Answer: HARMONICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'll be blowed\n **Anagram of**(perhaps) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **plus**(decorated by) MONARCH] + \"award\" **minus**(\u2026 to drop off) \"ward\"(the responsibility of a guardian;answer to 8down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Much-respected rector tucking into good feed (5)","output":"### Answer: GREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Much-respected\n R(abbrev. for \"rector\") **contained in**(tucking into) [G(abbrev. for \"good\") + EAT(to feed oneself) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What may restore fount of knowledge from King's, after playing with some appropriate language (7)","output":"### Answer: GINSENG \n ### Explanation: Definition: What may restore\n **Anagram of**(after playing) [ \"King's\" **minus**(from \u2026) **1st letter of**(fount of) \"knowledge \" ] **plus**(with) ENG(abbrev. for the English language)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attention given to fantastic old master's noble rank (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: noble rank\n EAR(sympathetic or favourable attention, as in to \"she had President Clinton's ear\" \u2013 the wife, of course) **plus**(given to) **anagram of**(fantastic) OLD + M(abbrev. for \"master\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holy man, nothing less, composed for service book (6)","output":"### Answer: HYMNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: service book\n **Anagram of**(composed) \"Holy man \" **minus**(less) \"o\"(the letter representing zero;nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our final wish is a pretence, it turns out (4,2,5)","output":"### Answer: REST IN PEACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Our final wish\n **Anagram of**(it turns out) IS A PRETENCE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In match, start to play with clubs in a calculated way (10)","output":"### Answer: TACTICALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a calculated way\n TALLY(to match;to correspond) **containing**(In \u2026) [ ACT I(which looks like Act 1;the start to a play on stage) **plus**(with) C(abbrev. for the suit of clubs in card games) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncomplicated man of the cloth spilling his tea (5)","output":"### Answer: PLAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncomplicated\n \"chaplain\"(a man of the cloth;the clergy) **minus**(spilling his) \"cha\"(tea, from the Chinese name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reverend's ultimate parting gift, setters' youthful education of old (5,4)","output":"### Answer: GRAND TOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: youthful education of old\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's ultimate) \"Reverend \" **contained in**(\u2026 parting) GRANT(a gift) + OUR(setters' self-referential possessive pronoun).\nAnswer: An extended tour of continental Europe, formerly considered a finishing course in the education of young men of the upper class."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A vicar finally getting his place above all others (4)","output":"### Answer: ARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: above all others\n A + **last letter of**(finally) \"vicar \" **plus**(getting) CH(abbrev. for \"church\", the place to find a vicar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drop round \u2014 we're sorry to say goodbye \u2026 (8)","output":"### Answer: FAREWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: goodbye\n FALL(to drop from height) **containing**(round) **anagram of**(sorry) WE'RE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: but we fitted much of 10 in, Dei gratia (8)","output":"### Answer: GUARDIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: but we\n Edit note:  Thanks to Querulous ~~Cryptic defn: Reference to we;The Guardian newspaper in which this crossword appears, and which included;fitted many Araucaria puzzles in, thank God.~~ ***Anagram of***( fitted ) [ARAU(much of the answer to 10across) + IN + DG(abbrev. for Dei gratia).\nAnswer:  The \"we\" in the defn., the paper that's given this crossword."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Innovator holding up letter to show worthy opponent (10)","output":"### Answer: CHALLENGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: worthy opponent\n  CHANGER(an innovator) ***containing***( holding ) ***reversal of***( up , in a down clue) ELL(the letter \"L\" phonetically spelt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Understanding devious hinter's in-joke? (9)","output":"### Answer: GATHERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understanding\n **Anagram of**(devious) HINTER **contained in**(\u2026's in-) GAG(a joke)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Behave shiftily and selfishly? Not this self-effacing character! (8)","output":"### Answer: HEDGEHOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: this self-effacing character\n HEDGE(to behave shiftily;evasively;without commitment) + HOG(to behave selfishly in taking all or almost all for oneself).\nAnswer: An animal that curls itself into a ball, hiding its face;self-effacing when in danger."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rehearsal for card game finished by Spoonerist? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: DUMMY RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rehearsal\n Spoonerism of \"rummy\"(the card game) + \"done\"(finished;over)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close of day for close companion (6)","output":"### Answer: FRIEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: close companion\n FRI(abbrev. for \"Friday\") END(close of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Master standing to admit dereliction of duty in sanctum sanctorum (6)","output":"### Answer: ADYTUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: sanctum sanctorum\n **Reversal of**(standing, in a down clue) MA(abbrev. for Master of Arts, say) **containing**(to admit) **anagram of**(dereliction of) DUTY.\nAnswer:  The most sacred place of worship in an ancient temple, out of bounds to the laity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing's better than faith and hope, according to Paul (and Enigmatist and Shed) (4)","output":"### Answer: LOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nothing\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the apostle Paul's statement that \"Love(zero;nothing in tennis scores) is better than faith and hope\", or something to that effect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brief recovery of dead cat \u2013 black one! (6)","output":"### Answer: BOUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brief recovery of dead cat \n B(abbrev. for \"black\") + OUNCE(the snow leopard of the cat family).\nAnswer: In finance, a small brief recovery in the price of a declining share. Derived from the idea that even a dead cat will bounce if it falls from a great height."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last at Crucible to come in had chance for clearance (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: clearance \n **Last letter of**(Last at) \"Crucible \" **contained in**(to come in) [HAD + ROOM(a suitable opportunity;a chance) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover the skin (4)","output":"### Answer: HIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover ,skin \n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Language removed by editor after power abused (10)","output":"### Answer: PERSECUTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: abused \n [ ERSE(the Celtic language) + CUT(removed;excised) **plus**(by) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\") ] **placed after**(after) P(abbrev. for \"power\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Young lady lives in Marks & Spencer? (4)","output":"### Answer: MISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Young lady\n IS(lives;exists) **contained in**(in) M and S(abbrev. for retail chain, Marks and Spencer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where lucre's filthy this cleans up! (10)","output":"### Answer: LAUNDERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where lucre's filthy this cleans up\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the figurative laundering of dirty;ill-gotten money;filthy lucre."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ultra-conservative parties (4)","output":"### Answer: DODO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ultra-conservative\n DO,DO(2 x a party;a function).\nAnswer: An ultra-conservative person;one with outmoded ideas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruin everything (5)","output":"### Answer: TOTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruin,everything\n Double defn: 1st: As in to \"total your car in an accident\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gather food (4)","output":"### Answer: TUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gather,food\n Double defn: 1st: To gather dress material into folds; and 2nd: Slang for food."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pages wrong about Shakespearean forest produce (6,4)","output":"### Answer: GARDEN PEAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: produce\n **Anagram of**(wrong) PAGES **containing**(about) ARDEN(the forest in central England, serving as a setting for Shakespeare's \"As You Like It\" ).\nAnswer: Vegetable produce."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Examine register (4)","output":"### Answer: READ \n ### Explanation: Definition: Examine,register\n Double defn: 1st: To study;examine in order to understand; and 2nd: To register a quantity, as in \"the thermometer read 12 degrees C)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird grabs hot dog that's rancid, or very dodgy (5-3-2)","output":"### Answer: TOUCH-AND-GO \n ### Explanation: Definition: very dodgy\n TOUCAN(large-billed bird) **containing**(grabs) H(abbrev. for \"hot\") + ***anagram of***(that's rancid) DOG."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Problem to face in Isaac Newton (4)","output":"### Answer: ACNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Problem to face\n **Hidden in**(in) \"in Isaac Newton \".\nAnswer: A medical skin problem, especially on the face."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Returned without delay to study area \u2013 this one's in the US (8)","output":"### Answer: PASADENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: this one's in the US \n **Reversal of**(Returned) ASAP(acronym for \"as soon as possible\";without delay) **plus**(to) DEN(a study;a room to retreat to) + A(abbrev. for \"area\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Answer to new clergyman in Peak District (6)","output":"### Answer: ANDEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Peak District \n A(abbrev. for \"answer\") **plus**(to) N(abbrev. for \"new\") + DEAN(a clergyman).\nAnswer: Relating to the area around the peaks of the Andes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Schemer, drunk in charge, in serious trouble? (8)","output":"### Answer: POLITICO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Schemer\n [ LIT(slang for being drunk) + IC(abbrev. for being \"in charge\") ] **contained in**(in) POO(excrement;serious trouble, as in \"I'm in deep shit\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taken as 23, serving also to separate sons and daughters (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERSTOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taken as 23\n UNDER(serving;subservient to) + [ TOO(also) **contained in**(to separate) S,D(abbrevs. respectively for \"sons\" and \"daughters\") ].\nDefn: Taken as read(the answer to 23 across)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To an alpine resort to find an Italian (10)","output":"### Answer: NEAPOLITAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: an Italian\n **Anagram of**(resort) TO AN ALPINE.\nAnswer: An Italian from Naples."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband in vehicle supplies fish \u2013 daily! (4)","output":"### Answer: CHAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish,daily\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **contained in**(in) CAR(a motor vehicle). Double defn: 1st: A fish related to the trout and salmon ;and 2nd: A woman who comes in to clean daily."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shock for commentator \u2013 runner coming into form (4)","output":"### Answer: HARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: runner coming into form\n **Homophone of**(for commentator) \"hair\"(the shock growing on one's head).\nAnswer: A running animal that goes into a form, its resting place."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Language doctor up in posh university (4)","output":"### Answer: URDU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Language\n **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) DR(abbrev. for a doctor) **contained in**(in) [ U(representing the upper class;posh) and U(abbrev. for \"university\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Youngster beneath wee vessel shows spirit (6)","output":"### Answer: POTEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit\n TEEN(short for \"teenager\";a youngster) **placed below**(beneath, in a down clue) PO(a vessel used to unrinate into instead of going to the toilet;a \"chamber pot\") .\nAnswer: Unlawfully distilled Irish liquor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Release head departing BBC (5)","output":"### Answer: UNTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Release\n **1st letter of**(head) **deleted from**(departing) \"Auntie\"(the term used for the British Broadcasting Corporation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having mistaken opinions, cat seizes American in wood (10)","output":"### Answer: DELUSIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having mistaken opinions\n [ LION(a member of the cat family) **containing**(seizes) US(abbrev. for things American) ] **contained in**(in) DEAL(timber)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Android mad to consume black goo is slowing down (10)","output":"### Answer: RITARDANDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: slowing down\n **Anagram of**(mad) ANDROID **containing**(to consume) TAR(black gooey stuff).\nAnswer: Musical instruction to play gradually slower."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shops saying cut certain with this item (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAINSAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut certain with this item\n CHAIN(a series of shops under the same owner or selling the same merchandise) + SAW(a saying;an adage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As modernist works in solo after a fashion, one discarded (6)","output":"### Answer: ATONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: As modernist works\n \"alone\"(solo) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) TON(a fashion;a style) **minus**(discarded) \"one\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Langley folks love Berlusconi's farewell (4)","output":"### Answer: CIAO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Berlusconi's farewell\n CIA(abbrev. for the US Central Intelligence Agency headquartered in Langley, Virginia) + O(the letter representing 0;love in tennis scores).\nAnswer: Farewell as said by Berlusconi and his Italian compatriots."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Once more with sheep \u2013 tails docked (4)","output":"### Answer: ANEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Once more\n \"and\"(with) + \"ewe\"(sheep) **minus** **their respective last letters**(tails docked)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheerless Celtic poet sent up (4)","output":"### Answer: DRAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheerless\n **Reversal of**(sent up, in a down clue) BARD(one of an ancient Celtic order of composers and reciters of poetry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tenor loses good cloak (6)","output":"### Answer: DOMINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: cloak\n \"Domingo\"(Placido, one of the 'Three Tenors') **minus**(loses) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\").\nAnswer: A large hooded cloak worn with an eye mask at a masquerade."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try to include worker in song (6)","output":"### Answer: SHANTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: song\n SHY(a try;an attempt) **containing**(to include \u2026 in) ANT(the social insect, one of whose castes is the worker).\nAnswer: A song originally sung by sailors, especially one as an accompaniment to work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier and airmen following oriental animal (7)","output":"### Answer: GIRAFFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\n GI(term for the American soldier) **plus**(and) RAF(abbrev. for the Royal Air Force, the airmen in the British military) + F(abbrev. for \"following\") + E(abbrev. for \"Eastern\";oriental)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decline of London area on city border (7)","output":"### Answer: ECLIPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decline\n SE(abbrev. for \"southeast\", postal code of the London area, or the area of England where London is) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) [ EC(the postcode area containing almost all of the City of London) LIP(a border;a rim) ] .\nAnswer: A fall into obscurity or disuse, as in \"many pop groups go into eclipse after a brief period of fame\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moggies heartlessly butchered in display of selfishness (6)","output":"### Answer: EGOISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: display of selfishness \n **Anagram of**(butchered) \"moggies\" **minus its central letter**(heartlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consonant found in handkerchief or tissue (6)","output":"### Answer: FORTIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consonant \n **Hidden in**(found in) \"handkerchief or tissue \".\nAnswer: A consonant such as the English \"p\" or \"f\", pronounced with considerable muscular force or with a great deal of breath pressure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transport plan for train (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TAKE AIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: train \n TAKE(to transport from place to place) + AIM(the specific purpose of a plan).\nDefn: To focus on or aim, say, a weapon, at a target."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Married president gets letter in code (4)","output":"### Answer: MIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter in code\n M(abbrev. for \"married\") IKE(nickname of former US President Eisenhower).\nAnswer: Code in the phonetic alphabet for the letter M."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Socialist regularly ignored turnout (4)","output":"### Answer: TROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Socialist \n \"turnout \" **minus its 2nd, 4th, and 6th letters**(regularly ignored).\nAnswer: Short for \"Trotskyite\", a follower of the socialist Leon Trotsky."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coaching academy lost stewed dumplings (7)","output":"### Answer: GNOCCHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: dumplings \n **Anagram of**(stewed) \"Coaching \" **minus**(lost) \"a\"(abbrev. for \"academy\").\nAnswer: Dumplings in Italian cuisine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One cream egg (4)","output":"### Answer: UNIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One \n U(representing the upper class;the cream) + NIT(egg of the louse, or other similar parasitic insects)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Succeed with rabble (4)","output":"### Answer: SCUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: rabble \n S(abbrev. for \"succeed\") + CUM(plus;combined with, as in \"kitchen-cum-dining room\").\nDefn. and Answer: A group of people regarded with contempt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German way to describe part of a violin (1-6)","output":"### Answer: G-STRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of a violin \n G(abbrev. for \"German\") + ST(abbrev. for \"street\";a way) + RING(to draw an outline of;to describe a line around;to circumscribe).\nAnswer: The lowest string of a violin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dispute of French peacemakers (6)","output":"### Answer: FRACAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispute \n FR(abbrev. for \"French\") + ACAS(abbrev. for the Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service, in Britain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Germany acquires top plane (6)","output":"### Answer: GLIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: plane \n GER(abbrev. for \"Germany\") **containing**(acquires) LID(the top covering of, say, a pot)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clothing when bad weather's encountered moving North East (7)","output":"### Answer: RAIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothing \n RAIN MET(bad weather's encountered) **with** N(abbrev. for \"north\") **moved to the right**(moving \u2026 East, in an across clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sighted Capitol Building (7)","output":"### Answer: OPTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sighted \n **Anagram of**(Building) CAPITOL.\nDefn. and Answer: Both related to vision."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Publisher's description of plaintiff! (6)","output":"### Answer: ISSUER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Publisher\n IS SUER(is one that sues;the description of the plaintiff in a court case)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tailless gazelle has dry fleece (6)","output":"### Answer: MOHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: fleece\n \"mohr\"(a species of gazelle) **minus its last letter**(Tailless) **plus**(has) AIR(to dry by exposure to air).\nAnswer: Fabric made from the hair;fleece of the angora goat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old wizard spilling whiskey in part of boat (7)","output":"### Answer: OARLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of boat\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + \"warlock\"(a wizard;a male witch) **minus**(spilling) \"w\"(the letter represented by \"whiskey\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The best fellow falls in plague (6)","output":"### Answer: INFEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: plague\n FINEST(the best) **with** \"F\"(abbrev. for \"fellow\") **moving down**(falls, in a down clue).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lines of storm troopers leaving port (4)","output":"### Answer: ODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lines\n \"SA\"(abbrev. for \"Sturmabteilung \", storm troopers in Nazi Germany) **deleted from**(leaving) \"Odessa\"(the Ukrainian port on the Black Sea).\nAnswer: Lines of poetry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop baseball players returning (4)","output":"### Answer: STEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n **Reversal of**(returning) METS(short for the New York Mets baseball team).\nAnswer: To staunch;to stop."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Healthy lecturer is caught in an explosion (6)","output":"### Answer: ABLOOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Healthy\n L(abbrev. for \"lecturer) **contained in**(is caught in) A BOOM(an explosion).\nAnswer: In flower;prospering, and therefore in good health."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One who may be caught napping at Aintree? (7)","output":"### Answer: TIPSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who may be caught napping at Aintree\n Cryptic defn: Reference to one who might give you a nap;a choice for an almost certain winner at a horse racing course like Aintree."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Local education authority takes part in a meeting that's scintillating (6)","output":"### Answer: AGLEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: scintillating\n LEA(abbrev. for a Local Education Authority in Britain) **contained in**(takes part in) AGM(abbrev. for the Annual General Meeting, say, of an incorporated company)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: County has a thing for property (6)","output":"### Answer: BEDSIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: property\n BEDS(abbrev. for the English county of Bedfordshire) **plus**(has) IT(pronoun for a thing).\nAnswer: A room serving as bedroom and sitting room."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group hysteria? (7)","output":"### Answer: MADNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group,hysteria\n Double defn: 1st: The English ska band of the late 1970s and early 1980s."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Metal shortly to be discovered in the middle of lymph gland (7)","output":"### Answer: MERCURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Metal\n Cryptic defn: The metal element, whose chemical symbol(shortly) is Hg, found in(discovered in) the central letters of(the middle of) \"lymph gland \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Banker's hobby? (7)","output":"### Answer: FISHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Banker's hobby\n Cryptic defn: The hobby of one who stands on the river bank, perhaps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reveal a continental coat cut on both sides (6)","output":"### Answer: UNFURL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reveal\n UN(French;continental for \"a\") + \"fur\"(a fur coat) **minus its last letter**(cut) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) R,L(abbrev. for both the left and right sides)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Material in Iceland used to make chemicals (7)","output":"### Answer: ISATINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: chemicals\n SATIN(a material of closely woven silk, rayon, etc. with a glossy appearance) **contained in**(in) IS(the international code for Iceland).\nAnswer: Plural for the yellowish red chemical used in the preparation of dyes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I must support state leader's symbols (7)","output":"### Answer: CADUCEI \n ### Explanation: Definition: symbols\n I **placed below**(must support, in a down clue) [CA(abbrev. for the US state of California) + DUCE(a leader, from Italian) ].\nAnswer: Plural for the symbol, derived from the mythological god, Hermes' winged staff and two serpents twined round it.  It is used to represent trades, occupations and undertakings associated with the god, eg. commerce, negotiation, and printing.  It has also come to represent the medical profession, especially in America, probably as a result of confusion, as the god had nothing to do with medicine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard man swallows bone I discarded (6)","output":"### Answer: MARBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard\n MALE(a man) **containing**(swallows) \"rib\"(a bone) **minus**(discarded) \"i\".\nAnswer: Description for something hard, or cold, or unresponsive, like, well, marble, but not made of it. Can anyone please give an example of this usage? A marble character?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recall Middle East country name for cake (6)","output":"### Answer: GATEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: cake\n **Reversal of**(Recall) [ UAE(abbrev. for the Middle East country, the United Arab Emirates) + TAG(to name or call someone something) ] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Initially Gary Lineker is the chief problem (6)","output":"### Answer: GLITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: problem\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Initially) \"Gary Lineker is the \" + CH(abbrev. for \"chief\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teacher has time in prison (4)","output":"### Answer: STIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: prison\n SIR(the term of address by schoolchildren for the teacher) **containing**(has) T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nAnswer: Slang for \"prison\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place that was said to be cold (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place\n **Homophone of**(said to be) \"rheum\"(a cold, and also the watery discharge from eyes and nose accompanying it)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cobra, silent killer without support (6,8)","output":"### Answer: CARBON MONOXIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: silent killer\n \"Cobra \" **minus**(without) \"bra\"(short for the support for the female breasts).\nAnswer: The poisonous gas, a silent killer whose chemical symbol is CO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleanse and refine superfamily short of males (6)","output":"### Answer: PURIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cleanse\n **Anagram of**(refine) \"superfamily \" **minus**(short of) \"males\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vacillating like Thomas (8)","output":"### Answer: DOUBTFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vacillating\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the biblical Thomas the sceptic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clinical clasp in action (8)","output":"### Answer: DETACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clinical\n TACH(a variant of \"tache\";a clasp, buckle, or hook, eg. to couple curtains together, as in the biblical reference) **contained in**(in) DEED(an action)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Miss Moon returning to drilling platform (3,3)","output":"### Answer: OIL RIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: drilling platform\n **Reversal of**(returning) [ GIRL(a miss;a maiden) + IO(one of Jupiter's moons) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gather round swarm (4)","output":"### Answer: TEEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: swarm\n **Reversal of**(round) MEET(to gather together)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tough call in filthy place (7)","output":"### Answer: STRINGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tough\n RING(to call on the phone) **contained in**(in) STY(a filthy place).\nAnswer: Wiry;sinewy, of a person's build."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letters composed in support of growth (7)","output":"### Answer: TRESTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: support of growth\n **Anagram of**(composed) LETTERS.\nAnswer: A frame for climbing plants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Itinerant died in the house (4)","output":"### Answer: HOBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Itinerant\n OB(from Latin for \"he\/she died\") **contained in**(in) HO(abbrev. for \"house\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unique clue for Eno, perhaps (3-3)","output":"### Answer: ONE-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unique\n Answer: \"**Anagram of**(**OFF**) **ONE**\" is a clue that gives \"ENO\" as an answer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At home, well-known as notorious (8)","output":"### Answer: INFAMOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: notorious\n IN(at home) + FAMOUS(well-known)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most rowdy engineer is on site (8)","output":"### Answer: NOISIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most rowdy\n **Anagram of**(engineer) IS ON SITE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lots left in gallium mineral (6)","output":"### Answer: GALORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(in) [ GA(chemical symbol for the element, gallium) + ORE(a mineral) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Defence counsel, American, ill and wry being treated (8,6)","output":"### Answer: CRIMINAL LAWYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Defence counsel\n **Anagram of**(being treated) [AMERICAN, ILL **plus**(and) WRY]. (There's an error in the clue numbering in the online version)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greed and stupidity about to dislodge a good man (8)","output":"### Answer: CUPIDITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greed\n \"stupidity \" **with **\"c\"(abbrev. for \"circa\";about when referring to dates) **replacing**(to dislodge) \"st\"(abbrev. for \"saint\";a good man)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sir, I rate cultured pearls (8)","output":"### Answer: RARITIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: pearls\n **Anagram of**(cultured) SIR, I RATE.\nDefn: Persons or things that are beautiful or valuable, like pearls."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Subsidiary employment service (6)","output":"### Answer: OFFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subsidiary,employment,service\n Triple defn: (I think) 1st: A subdivision in a larger organisation or government; 2nd: Employment as a public official, as in \"to seek office\"; and 3: A Chrisitian religious service."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instrument for Mrs Derek in empty office (4)","output":"### Answer: OBOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\n BO(Mrs John Derek, a 10) **contained in**(in) \"office \" **minus its inner letters**(empty)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neat link to centres of academic excellence (8)","output":"### Answer: OXBRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: centres of academic excellence\n OX(a neat;a bovine animal) + BRIDGE(a link;a connection).\nAnswer: Collectively, Oxford and Cambridge Universities, famous centres of academic excellence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Certify fighting fit (6)","output":"### Answer: INFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Certify\n IN FORM(fighting fit, eg. with sportsmen).\nDefn: To give information about;to certify."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parting words (6)","output":"### Answer: EULOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parting words\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the speech eulogising the departed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He looks down in the mouth (7)","output":"### Answer: DENTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: He looks down in the mouth\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the professional who looks down into a patient's mouth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brutal and evil, not wild (7)","output":"### Answer: VIOLENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brutal\n **Anagram of**(wild) EVIL, NOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The writing on the wall (8)","output":"### Answer: GRAFFITI \n ### Explanation: Definition: The writing on the wall\n Cryptic defn: From the Italian for \"little scratches\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No competition for this game (8)","output":"### Answer: MONOPOLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: No competition,this game\n Double defn: 1st: Being the only supplier in a market; and 2nd: The board game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I run some set-up for the French gentleman (8)","output":"### Answer: MONSIEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: the French gentleman\n **Anagram of**(set-up) I RUN SOME.\nAnswer: The French equivalent of \"Mister\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nobody can turn down this drink (6)","output":"### Answer: COGNAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: this drink\n COG(a person or thing playing a small part in an organisation or process;a nobody) + **reversal of**(turn, in a down clue) CAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twins from Wommelgem in industrial Belgium (6)","output":"### Answer: GEMINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Twins\n **Hidden in**(from) \"Wommelgem in industrial \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: May, a public prosecutor in US? No, further north (6)","output":"### Answer: CANADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: further north\n CAN(used to request for permission, as in \"can I \u2026?\", but in more formal speech and writing, it's \"may I .\u2026?\" and \"you may \u2026\") + A + DA(abbrev. for \"district attorney\";a public prosecutor in the US).\nDefn: A country further north of the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to appreciate Scott Island, Antarctic continent (4)","output":"### Answer: ASIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: continent\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"appreciate Scott Island, Antarctic \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stumble at second hearing of panel (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIPTYCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: panel\n TRIP(a stumble) **plus**(at) **homophone of**(hearing) \"tick\"(a moment;a second, as in \"hang on a tick!\".\nAnswer: A set of 3 panels (or pictures) hinged together, often used as an altarpiece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An unrefined state of the Caribbean (6)","output":"### Answer: ARAWAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: of the Caribbean\n A(an) RAW(unrefined;unprocessed) + AK(abbrev. for the US state of Alaska).\nAnswer: A member of the South American Indian people formerly inhabiting much of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's logical for Capone to supplement share (8)","output":"### Answer: RATIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's logical\n AL(Capone, the US racketeer) **placed after**(to supplement, in an across clue) RATION(an allotted share)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Follows camera in studio suit (6)","output":"### Answer: ACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: suit\n Cryptic defn: Reference to \"Lights, camera, action!\" the traditional cue to the crew in a film studio at the start of a take.\nDefn: \u2026 heard in a court of law."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hagar's despairing cry (5)","output":"### Answer: AARGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: cry\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's despairing) HAGAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruler repeatedly needled by chisellers (9)","output":"### Answer: CLEOPATRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruler\n Cryptic defn: Reference to Cleopatra's Needle, the popular name for each of 3 Ancient Egyptian obelisks, chiselled with hieroglyphs, re-erected in London, Paris and New York -a misnomer, as apart from being in the same country, they were unconnected to Queen Cleopatra of Egypt (and even she was of Greek origin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound of film came too late (6)","output":"### Answer: MISSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: came too late\n **Homophone of**(Sound of) \"mist\"(a thin film that obscures or blurs). **\nAnswer: As in \"I missed the bus\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: States a degree of limitation for boy (7)","output":"### Answer: AMERICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: States\n A + MA(abbrev. for \"Master of Arts\" academic degree) **containing**(limitation for) ERIC(a boy's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posh area of Manchester range taken apart (7)","output":"### Answer: UNWOVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: taken apart\n U(characteristic of the upper class;posh) + NW(abbrev. for the North West of England, in which Manchester is located) + OVEN(making up, together with other ovens and burners, the range in the kitchen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Persuade rebellious niece to swallow tablet, finally (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Persuade\n **Anagram of**(rebellious) NIECE **containing**(to swallow) **the last letter of**(finally) \"tablet \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long to hold damaged lower cable (5,4)","output":"### Answer: POWER LINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cable\n PINE(to long for;to yearn) **containing**(to hold) **anagram of**(damaged) LOWER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give secretary a hand with fruit (5)","output":"### Answer: PAPAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n PA(abbrev. for \"personal assistant\";a secretary) + PAW(informally, a hand, especially if large and clumsy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More island retsinas lost from faulty pasteurisation (6)","output":"### Answer: UTOPIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: More island\n \"retsinas \" **deleted from**(lost from) **anagram of**(faulty) \"pasteurisation \".\nAnswer: The island inhabited by the perfect society in Thomas More's book of the same title."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's likely to pay bad debt on us (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SOUND BET \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's likely to pay\n **Anagram of**(bad) DEBT ON US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tying up loose ends isn't dumb (6)","output":"### Answer: SILENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dumb\n **Anagram of**(Tying up) [ **the 1st and last letters of**(ends) \"loose \" + ISN'T]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cutting edge tools for fledgling escapologist (3-5)","output":"### Answer: EGG-TEETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cutting edge tools for fledgling escapologist\n Cryptic defn: The temporary teeth or beak projections possessed by hatchling birds and reptiles, with which they pierce the eggshell and \"escape\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jane's swinging partner? (6)","output":"### Answer: TARZAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jane's swinging partner\n Cryptic defn: Reference to Edgar Rice Burroughs' fictional character, the \"apeman\" swinging through the jungle on vines, but definitely not sexually \u2013 those were the partners of other Janes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bury struggle with questions (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERVIEW \n ### Explanation: INTER(to bury, the dead, usually) + VIE(to struggle;to compete for a prize) + W(abbrev. for \"with\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taste for drilling and extraction (5)","output":"### Answer: TOOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taste,for drilling and extraction\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"a sweet tooth\"; and 2nd: \u2026 by a dentist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Happened to be copied about solo from Star Wars (7)","output":"### Answer: CHANCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happened to be\n CC'ED(abbrev. for \"copied\", to be simultaneously given a copy of a letter, etc.) **containing**(about) HAN(Solo, the character in the Star War series of movies)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beneficiary of up-to-date computer address I stored (9)","output":"### Answer: RECIPIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beneficiary\n RECENT(up-to-date) **containing**(\u2026 stored) [ IP(abbrev. for \"Internet Protocol\", which, among other things, stands for the address used to route data on the Internet to a specific computer) + I]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where to keep watch on joint (5)","output":"### Answer: WRIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: joint\n Cryptic defn: Reference to where you would wear;keep your wristwatch on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Middle East city where Spooner may help a vehicle (8)","output":"### Answer: KANDAHAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Middle East city\n Spoonerism of \"hand\"(help, as in \"to lend a hand\") + A + \"car\"(a vehicle).\nAnswer: City in Afghanistan, in (Greater) Middle East."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prepare to make a circuit with injury to chest and waist (3,1,6)","output":"### Answer: SET A SWITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare to make a circuit\n **Anagram of**(injury to) [CHEST **plus**(and) WAIST].\nDefn: \u2026, electrically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Test, part English, in device of ruler (9)","output":"### Answer: SOVEREIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruler\n [ OVER(a series of 6 balls delivered by a bowler, a part of a cricket Test match) + E(abbrev. for \"English\") ] **contained in**(in) SIGN(which in heraldry could constitute a device;a symbol)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Useless rain-cap a blemish exposed (9)","output":"### Answer: INCAPABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Useless\n **Hidden in**(exposed) \"rain-cap a blemish \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Treats with element of additional raise Ben's after (8)","output":"### Answer: SULPHURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Treats with element\n **Reversal of**(raise, in a down clue) PLUS(additional;extra) + HUR(Ben, in Lew Wallace's novel) 'S.\nAnswer: Treats with the element sulphur, which is used as an insecticide."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing relieves a general disaster soon (7)","output":"### Answer: ERELONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: soon\n **Anagram of**(disaster) [ \"general \" **with** O(the letter representing 0;nothing) **replacing**(relieves) \"a \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor both hands in turn (5)","output":"### Answer: WHORL \n ### Explanation: Definition: turn\n WHO(the timelord doctor in the TV series) + R,L(abbrev. for \"right\" and \"left\", both hands)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Variety of hazy premonition excludes me (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PINOT NOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Variety\n **Anagram of**(hazy) [\"premonition \" **minus**(excludes) \"me \"].\nDefn: \u2026 of grapes in wine-making."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist gets bowl for plant (6)","output":"### Answer: RADISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n RA(post-nominal letters for a member of the Royal Academy of Arts) **plus**(gets) DISH(a bowl)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Bob impresses designs on seats (6)","output":"### Answer: STOOLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: seats\n S(abbrev. for the former UK currency unit, the shilling, nicknamed a \"bob\") + TOOLS(impresses designs on a book cover using a bookbinder's, well, tool)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rules out nastier play in dangerous game (7,8)","output":"### Answer: RUSSIAN ROULETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dangerous game\n **Anagram of**(play) RULES OUT NASTIER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Castigate solicitor after welcome (3,3)","output":"### Answer: HIT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Castigate\n TOUT(a solicitor, for custom, say) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) HI!(an expression of welcome)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Never house officials (8)","output":"### Answer: NOTARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: officials\n NOT(never) + ARIES(one of the 12 houses in the zodiac)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support suspension of delivery (3,5)","output":"### Answer: LEG BREAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: delivery\n LEG(a support for your torso or a chair, say) + BREAK(a suspension in proceedings).\nAnswer: In cricket, a ball bowled by the bowler;a delivery, that changes direction from leg to off on hitting the pitch \u2013 or something like that.\nAnd here's some more cricket education:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Namibian capital undeveloped? Just about! (6)","output":"### Answer: NEARLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just about\n **1st letter of**(capital) \"Namibian \" + EARLY(undeveloped;in the early stages of development)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Repair road that's long (6)","output":"### Answer: STITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Repair\n ST(abbrev. for street) + ITCH(to long for;can't wait to have it)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Laid out right-winger for time-wasting (8)","output":"### Answer: DILATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: time-wasting\n **Anagram of**(out) LAID + TORY(short for a British \"Conservative\" politician, traditionally considered a right-winger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old publican and sailor entertaining French writer (8)","output":"### Answer: TAVERNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old publican\n TAR(a nickname for a sailor) **containing**(entertaining) VERNE(Jules, French writer of \"Around the World in Eighty Days\" fame)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Throw out Northern Ireland leaders found in party (6)","output":"### Answer: BANISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Throw out\n ***1st letters respectively of***(leaders) \"Northern Ireland \" **contained in**(found in) BASH(a party;a do)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do, in private, limit discourtesy (15)","output":"### Answer: INCONSIDERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: discourtesy\n CON(to \"do\";to trick someone) **contained in**(in) INSIDE(private;not visible from the outside) + RATION(to limit distribution of, as in times of shortage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River without end in Paris? Explain! (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Explain\n DEE(any one of several rivers in the UK, and Australia) **containing**(without) FIN(\"the end\";the finish, in the Parisian language)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guarantee Poland's border (6)","output":"### Answer: PLEDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guarantee\n PL(international code for Poland) + EDGE(the border)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Performance is popular, in a way (7)","output":"### Answer: ROUTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Performance\n IN(popular, as in the \"in-thing\") **contained in**(in) ROUTE(a way to reach a destination or goal).\nDefn: A rehearsed act by a performer, eg. a dance routine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Club in which the password is courage (5)","output":"### Answer: DISCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Club\n **Hidden in**(in) \"password is courage \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surprise rattles Dicky (7)","output":"### Answer: STARTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surprise\n **Anagram of**(Dicky;shaky) RATTLES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ridicule working in Somerset (7)","output":"### Answer: TAUNTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Somerset\n TAUNT(to ridicule) + ON(working, eg. an electrical appliance).\nAnswer: The county town of Somerset, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Respond immoderately and veto racer after crashing (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERREACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Respond immoderately\n **Anagram of**(after crashing) VETO RACER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meet flourishing poet (7)","output":"### Answer: SITWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: poet\n SIT(to meet, as applied to a committee or a parliament)+ WELL(flourishing;doing well).\nAnswer: Edith, British poet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer is candid, we hear (6)","output":"### Answer: FRANCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n **Homophone of**(we hear) \"frank\"(candid;outspoken).\nAnswer: Cesar, Belgian-French composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gambler out to become more wealthy (6,3)","output":"### Answer: BETTER OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: more wealthy\n BETTER(a gambler) + OFF(out;away)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taught delinquent once about bad weather (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taught\n TED(short for \"teddy boy\";a juvenile delinquent from the British youth cult, especially in the 1950s) **containing**(about) RAIN(bad weather)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Help offspring involving active participation (5-2)","output":"### Answer: HANDS-ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: active participation\n HAND(help, as in \"to lend a hand\") + SON(a male offspring)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scorn of French travel (6)","output":"### Answer: DERIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scorn\n DE(French for \"of\";from, denoting origin, as with some French names) + RIDE(to travel on horseback, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Braille representation for politician (7)","output":"### Answer: LIBERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: politician\n **Anagram of**(representation) BRAILLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teacher served up only item on the menu (7)","output":"### Answer: RISSOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: item on the menu\n **Reversal of**(served up) SIR(schoolboys' term of address for their teacher) + SOLE(only;by it or oneself)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letter on top of desk is prominent (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: prominent\n NOTE(a short letter) **placed above**(on) **1st letter of**(top of) \"desk \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abrupt incitement brought about heavy blows over body of fighter? (8)","output":"### Answer: FUSELAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: body of fighter\n \"fuel\"(incitement, as in \"adding fuel to the fire\") **minus its last letter**(Abrupt) **containing**(brought about) **reversal of**(over) GALES(heavy winds;blows).\nAnswer: The body of an aircraft, say, a fighter plane."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After retirement, discussed average, accounting for some ducks (6)","output":"### Answer: EVADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: ducks\n **Reversal of**(After retirement) **and hidden in**(accounting for some) \"discussed average \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working dogs returning last of carrion amid frenzied bark (8)","output":"### Answer: CINNAMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: bark\n ON(working, as with, say, an electrical appliance) **placed after**(dogs;follows, in an across clue) **reversal of**(returning) [ **last letter of**(last of) \"carrion \" **contained in**(amid) MANIC(frenzied;wild) ].\nAnswer: The aromatic bark of the cinnamon tree, often ground and used as a spice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impudent supporter joins religious school (6)","output":"### Answer: BRAZEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impudent \n BRA(short for the supporter round female chests) **plus**(joins) ZEN(a school of Buddhism)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thread runs out embroidering curtains (5)","output":"### Answer: DEATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: curtains \n **Anagram of**(embroidering) [\"Thread \" **minus**(\u2026 out) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores) ].\nAnswer: The ultimate end, or in slang, \"curtains\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piece of writing reportedly illuminated recruit (9)","output":"### Answer: PROSELYTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: recruit \n PROSE(a piece of writing) + **homophone of**(reportedly) \"light\"(bright;\"illuminated\" as an adjective).\nAnswer: A person recently converted to;recruited into a doctrine or religion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I've been hit! It's painful inside vacating table (6)","output":"### Answer: TOUCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I've been hit\n OUCH!(exclamation for \"it's painful\") **contained in**(inside) \"table \" **minus all its inner letters**(vacating).\nAnswer: Expression acknowledging that one has been hit in a fencing competition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ideal pop music playing (7)","output":"### Answer: PARAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ideal\n PA(like \"pop\", a nickname for one's father) + RAG(a piece of music played in ragtime, a style of jazz) + ON(playing, eg. on the radio, the theatre or cinema). A nice compact clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Board's not appreciated rising highflyer (7)","output":"### Answer: BLERIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: highflyer\n \"table\"(board) **minus**(\u2026's not;has not) \"ta\"(short for \"Much appreciated!\";\"Thanks!\") + RIOT(a rising;a violent protest by a mob).\nAnswer: Louis, French aviator who made the first flight across the English channel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Essentially discredit Tyrolean's cuisine (6)","output":"### Answer: CREOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cuisine\n **The innermost letters respectively of**(Essentially) \"discredit Tyrolean's \".\nAnswer: Cuisine containing or cooked with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, etc. from the Creoles of the Gulf states of the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restless knight in employment with one coming from upper-class (9)","output":"### Answer: UNSETTLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restless\n N(abbrev. for \"knight\" in chess) **contained in**(in) USE(employment) **plus**(with) \"titled\"(upper-class) **minus**(\u2026 coming from) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One laughs loud and long wearing a joyous expression (5)","output":"### Answer: HYENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One laughs loud\n YEN(to long for;to yearn, as in \"she yenned for a cigarette\") **contained in**(wearing) HA(an exclamation;expression of joy, especially if reiterated)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish golf wood? Hands are switched on the 6th (6)","output":"### Answer: DRIVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\n \"driver\"(the club golfers use for achieving long distance shots, originally made of wood, and classed as a wood, in contrast to the irons) **with its 6th letter**(on the 6th) \"r\"(abbrev. for the right hand) **replaced by**(switched) \"l\"(abbrev. for the left hand)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creature's an example mostly inhabiting beneficial surroundings (8)","output":"### Answer: PLATYPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creature\n [ A(\"an\" for nouns beginning with a consonant sound) + \"type\"(an example;something or someone typifying a group of class of things) **minus its last letter**(mostly) **contained in**(inhabiting \u2026 surroundings) PLUS(beneficial;having positive advantage or good, as in \"a plus factor\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trial cook lasting forty-five minutes? (6)","output":"### Answer: RIGOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trial\n RIG(to cook;to falsify, as in \"to rig the accounts\") + **last 3 out of 4 letters of** \"hour\"(three-quarters of an \"hour\";forty-five minutes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Originally carp here at \"revolutionary\" trains following first of hold-ups (8)","output":"### Answer: HATCHERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Originally carp here\n [AT + CHE(Guevara, Argentinian Marxist revolutionary) + RY(abbrev. for the railway;trains) ] **placed after**(following, in an across clue) **1st letter of**(first of) \"hold-ups \" ].\nDefn: Where carp (and other fish) might be hatched;originate from."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Several keys for exterior (6)","output":"### Answer: FACADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: exterior\n F, A, C, A, D, and E(several of the keys in musical)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'm drunk and chant an opening with cast (9,5)","output":"### Answer: SINGAPORE SLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm drunk\n SING(to chant) + A(\"an\" ) PORE(a small opening, say, in your skin, allowing for passage of fluid) **plus**(with) SLING(to cast;to throw).\nAnswer: The alcoholic concoction, originating from, as legend has it, the Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swimmer's trainer using lake instead of clubs (5)","output":"### Answer: LOACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmer\n \"coach\"(a trainer) **with** \"l\"(abbrev. for \"lake\") **replacing**(using \u2026 instead of) \"c\"(abbrev. for the suit of \"clubs\" in card games)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Devotee taking slice peripherally from beef pasty (7)","output":"### Answer: GROUPIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Devotee\n **1st and last letters of**(peripherally) \"slice \" **deleted from**(taking \u2026 from) \"grouse\"(a beef;a complaint) + PIE(pasty). Nice misdirection.\nAnswer: An enthusiastic follower of some activity, especially a female who follows rock groups around on their tours."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organ, speculated vicar, needs looking over \u2013 it's our nerve centre? (9)","output":"### Answer: VERTEBRAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's our nerve centre\n **Reversal of**(needs looking over) [ EAR(your hearing organ) + BET(speculated;gambled) + REV(abbrev. for \"reverend\";a vicar's title) ].\nAnswer: The bones that protect the spinal cord, the bundle of nerve tissue and from which the spinal nerves branch to various parts of the body."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Light-headed woman briefly watched jazz musician (5,9)","output":"### Answer: DIZZY GILLESPIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: jazz musician\n DIZZY(light-headed;giddy) + GILL(a girl or sweetheart, from the name Gillian) + \"espied\"(watched) **minus its last letter**(briefly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scorching temperature latterly disturbs vocal performance (8)","output":"### Answer: SINGEING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scorching\n **Last letter of**(latterly) \"temperature \" **contained in**(disturbs) SINGING(vocal performance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pen love letter in nick (4)","output":"### Answer: COOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pen\n O(the letter that looks like 0;love in tennis scores) **contained in**(in) COP(like \"nick\", slang for \"to steal\").\nDefn: \u2026 for domestic fowl."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink made from mint utilised tea-urn largely (9)","output":"### Answer: COINTREAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n COIN(manufactured product from a mint) + **anagram of**(utilised) \"tea-urn \" **minus its last letter**(largely).\nAnswer: The brand of orange-flavoured liqueur."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More senseless seamen visit old city knocking back wine (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSURDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More senseless\n ABS(abbrev. for \"able seamen\") **plus**(visit) UR(the ancient city) + **reversal of**(knocking back) RED(a variety of wine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plough's ready to be kept here? (4)","output":"### Answer: TILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plough,ready to be kept here\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 farmland, say; and 2nd: Where cash;ready in slang, is kept."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dicky's found in wood having misplaced last mark on French map? (7)","output":"### Answer: CEDILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: mark on French map\n ILL(in bad condition;dicky) **contained in**(found in) \"cedar \"(wood from the cedar tree) **minus its last letter**(misplaced last).\nAnswer: In French, the mark under the letter \"c\" to indicate that it is pronounced as an \"s\", like in \"fa\u00e7ade\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jay, in books, appearing colourful around bank (6)","output":"### Answer: GATSBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jay, in books\n GAY(appearing cheerfully colourful) **containing**(around) TSB(the British retail bank).\nAnswer: The character, Jay Gatsby in F. Scott Fitzgerald's \"The Great Gatsby\". The \"in books\" held my up \u2013 I'm not sure if that same character is to be found in other, besides that one, book."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advanced to club somewhere in London (2-3)","output":"### Answer: HI-TEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advanced\n HIT(to beat, with a club, say) + EC(one of the postal code areas in London, from \"East Central\").\nAnswer: Alternate to \"high-tech\", advanced technology."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star getting votes of the top people, sign of something wrong (6)","output":"### Answer: POLLUX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\n POLL(the result of the votes in an election) + U(letter signifying the upper class;top people) + X(the mark to indicate something is incorrect).\nAnswer: A star in the constellation Gemini."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flirt in game, not right (6)","output":"### Answer: COQUET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flirt\n \"croquet\"(a game played on a lawn, with balls, hoops and mallets) **minus**(not) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\").\nAnswer: To flirt, from the French for, literally, a little cock (the male feathered fowl)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer with second-rate skill \"satisfactory\" (6)","output":"### Answer: BARTOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n B(letter signifying \"second-rate\", as opposed to \"A\"class) + ART(a skill) + OK(satisfactory, probably an abbreviation of \"orl korrect\", a humorous form of \"all correct\").\nAnswer: B\u00e9la, Hungarian composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wretched home plant all stunted (8)","output":"### Answer: INFERNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wretched\n IN(at home) + FERN(any of various plants, one characteristic of which is reproduction by spores) + \"all\" **minus its last letter**(stunted)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's less than blaze, a little fire (4)","output":"### Answer: ZEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: fire\n **Hidden in**(What's less than) \"blaze, a little \".\nDefn: An intense passion;ardour that figuratively burns."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Waltz rhythm conveyed by Scott trumpeter? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: TRIPLE TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Waltz rhythm\n \"ttt\"(triple the abbrev. for \"time\", consecutively) **hidden in**(conveyed by) \"Scott trumpeter \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supporters stupefied inside \u2014 old-fashioned types (4,7)","output":"### Answer: BACK NUMBERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: old-fashioned types\n BACKERS(supporters) **containing**(\u2026 inside) NUMB(stupefied;with senses or faculties dulled).\nDefn: Persons or things considered out-of-date;old-fashioned."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A brother we found devastated by conflict (3,4,3)","output":"### Answer: THE BOER WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: conflict\n **Anagram of**(found devastated) A BROTHER WE.\nAnswer:  Actually 2 wars between the British Empire and the South African Boer settlers of Dutch descent.  The 2nd saw one of the first organised genocides in Africa by a European power."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hack wants initial hundred quid, maybe (4)","output":"### Answer: CHEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: quid, maybe\n HEW(to hack;to chop) **placed after**(wants initial, in an across clue) C(Roman numeral for a hundred).\nDefn. & Answer: A piece of tobacco suitable for chewing.  You don't have to smoke it for it to kill you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like some insects snug in grass? (8)","output":"### Answer: SWARMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like some insects\n WARM(snug;comfortably warm, as in \"snug under a blanket\") **contained in**(in) SING(like \"to grass\", to act as an informer;to tell on someone, especially to the police)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine isn't stopping bad boy, ultimately (6)","output":"### Answer: DAINTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine\n AIN'T(non-standard form of \"isn't\", except perhaps in some dialects) **contained in**(stopping) **the last letters respectively of**(ultimately) \"bad boy \""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harshness voiced by fraudster? (6)","output":"### Answer: RIGOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harshness\n **Homophone of**(voiced by) \"rigger\";one who falsifies, eg. financial accounts;a fraudster."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative newspaper proprietor once a star (6)","output":"### Answer: CASTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a star\n C(abbrev. for a member of the British Conservative party) + ASTOR(William or Waldorf or David, in succession, once owners of The Observer newspaper).\nAnswer: A star in the constellation Gemini."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Several small vessels to fail badly crossing lakes (8)","output":"### Answer: FLOTILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Several small vessels\n **Anagram of**(badly) TO FAIL **containing**(crossing) L,L(2 x the abbrev. for \"lake\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sloppy food? Get rid of it, we say (6)","output":"### Answer: JUNKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sloppy food?\n **Homophone of**(we say) \"junk it\"(get rid of it).\nAnswer: A dessert made of flavoured curd \u2013 which may be described as a custard or soft flavoured cheese but not as watery and unappetising as slop \u2013 probably."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where you may see many a sporty drinker and driver? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GOLF CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where you may see many a sporty drinker ,driver\n Double defn: 1st: Where a sportsman may get a drink as well a round of golf; and 2nd: An example of which;?  is the driver, which a golfer might use to drive off the tee."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expression of disapproval about upsetting sin \u2014 guns out of here? (6)","output":"### Answer: TURRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: guns out of here\n TUT(short for \"tut-tut\", an exclamation of disapproval) **containing**(about) **reversal of**(upsetting) ERR(to sin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Energy input to something growing in the earth? (6)","output":"### Answer: PLANET \n ### Explanation: Definition: the earth?\n E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics) **contained in**(input to) PLANT(a growing something).\nAnswer: An example;? of which is the earth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's distressing volunteers protecting room full of gold? (6)","output":"### Answer: TRAUMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's distressing\n TA(abbrev. for the British Territorial Army, made up of volunteers) **containing**(protecting) [ RM(abbrev. for \"room\") **containing**(full of) AU(the chemical symbol for the element gold) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See one old woman in game win lousy money that could be better (7,4)","output":"### Answer: MINIMUM WAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: money that could be better\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + MUM(an old woman, married to Dad, one's old man) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(lousy) GAME WIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place I look to ascend, given encouragement to endure (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: KEEP IT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: encouragement to endure\n **Reversal of**(to ascend, in a down clue) [ PUT(to place) + I + PEEK(to look quickly or furtively) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New price set to generate income (8)","output":"### Answer: RECEIPTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: income\n **Anagram of**(New) PRICE SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demonstrate, wanting Head of State to tumble down (6)","output":"### Answer: SHOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: to tumble down\n SHOW(to demonstrate) **plus**(wanting) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", head of state of the UK)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aircraft's required course from very small city on hill (6)","output":"### Answer: VECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aircraft's required course\n V(abbrev. for \"very\") + EC(the London postal code which includes much of the small City of London) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) TOR(a hill, especially a bare rocky one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fabric such as nude will hide (6)","output":"### Answer: BAREGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fabric\n BARE(nude) **containing**(will hide) EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;such as).\nAnswer: A fabric woven from silk or cotton and wool, named after Bareges, a French town where it was originally made."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This plan again upset prison guard (6)","output":"### Answer: REDRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: This plan again\n **Reversal of**(upset) WARDER(a prison guard).\nAnswer: To draw up, say, a plan again (or differently). I'm unable to reconcile the verb answer with the defn. \"Plan again\" (verb) would be grammatically compatible with the answer, in which case \"This\" is superfluous. Or even \"This plan\"=\"Redraw plan\", but \"again\" is then superfluous."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country represented by two half-cut Blues? (6)","output":"### Answer: CYPRUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n **1st two letters out of four of**(half-cut) \"cyan\"(a greenish blue) **plus**(two;a second \u2026) **1st four letters out of eight of**(half-cut) \"Prussian\"(indicative of Prussian blue, a deep greenish-blue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bright oriental sailor returns with leader of Indian intellectuals (8)","output":"### Answer: LITERATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: intellectuals\n LIT(bright;lighted up) + E(abbrev. for the East;oriental) + **reversal of**(returns) TAR(a nickname for a sailor) **plus**(with) **1st letter of**(leader of) \"Indian \".\nAnswer: Collectively, literary or scholarly people."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Verbally unravels part of a sentence (6)","output":"### Answer: PHRASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of a sentence\n **Homophone of**(Verbally) \"frays\"(unravels;wears out into tatters or loose threads, especially at the edges)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draw attention away from well-informed theatre director (8)","output":"### Answer: UPSTAGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw attention away\n UP(up-to-date;well-informed) + STAGE(preceded by \"the\", the theatre as a profession) + D(abbrev. for a \"director\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men aim to reproduce a fossil (8)","output":"### Answer: AMMONITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a fossil\n **Anagram of**(reproduce) MEN AIM TO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Homework about Corinthian character's agreement (3-3)","output":"### Answer: PRE-NUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: agreement\n PREP(homework in preparation of lessons at school) **containing**(about) NU(the 13th character in the Greek alphabet, as used by or in things Corinthian).\nAnswer: Short for a pre-nuptial agreement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aim to return about lunchtime to eat (4)","output":"### Answer: DINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to eat\n **Reversal of**(to return) END(aim;objective) **containing**(about) I(Roman numeral for 1, the time in the afternoon for lunch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vehicle currently parking in Berkshire town (10)","output":"### Answer: SNOWPLOUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vehicle\n  { NOW(currently, timewise) + P(abbrev. for \"parking\") } **contained in**(in) SLOUGH(the town in Berkshire)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind president's to propose bringing back republican (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARITABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\n \"chair\"(preceded by \"the\", the person who heads or presides over a meeting) **with** \"R\"(abbrev. for a \"Republican\", especially in US politics) **moved toward the start of the word**(bringing back) + TABLE(to propose, say, a motion at a meeting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inwardly Nietzsche wants to meditate (4)","output":"### Answer: CHEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: to meditate\n **Hidden in**(Inwardly) \"Nietzsche wants \".\nAnswer: Same sense as in \"to chew the cud\"\u2026 since cows do look as if they meditate a lot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vegetable container holds old rubbish (6)","output":"### Answer: POTATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vegetable\n PO(short for a \"chamber pot\", a container to urinate in when you can't or won't go to the toilet) **containing**(holds) { O(abbrev. for \"old\") TAT(rubbishy, tasteless articles, from \"tatty\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Promise to have fun with pun? (8)","output":"### Answer: WORDPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: pun?\n WORD(a promise, as in \"to give your word that you'll \u2026.\") + PLAY(to have fun).\nDefn: That for which a pun is an example; ?  of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Athens in turmoil about religious actor (8)","output":"### Answer: THESPIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: actor\n **Anagram of**(in turmoil) ATHENS **containing**(about) PI(slang for being religious, from \"pious\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hungarian inventor eats half of casserole in cafe (6)","output":"### Answer: BISTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: cafe\n B\u00cdR\u00d3(L\u00e1szl\u00f3, Hungarian inventor of the ballpoint pen, lending his self-named trademark as a generic word for such pens) **containing**(eats) 1st two letters of(half of) \"stew\"(a casserole). \u2026 in other words, goulash in a k\u00e1v\u00e9z\u00f3."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Divine office that was something unparalleled (8)","output":"### Answer: NONESUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: unparalleled\n NONE(the Ninth Hour, one of the fixed times of prayer in the Christian Divine Office, the official set of daily prayers \u2013 counted from sunrise, it's in the mid-afternoon) + SUCH(the pronoun for that \"something\", as in \"crosswords, codewords, Sudoku, and such\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small time monarch meets ex-officio player (6)","output":"### Answer: STEREO \n ### Explanation: Definition: player\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + T(abbrev. for \"time\") + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the English monarch) + EO(abbrev. for the Latin \"ex-officio\"). A clue consisting solely of abbreviations.\nAnswer: Short for a vinyl record or CD player that reproduces stereophonic sound."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer seen in police state (7)","output":"### Answer: COPLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n COP(slang for a policeman) + LAND(a state;a country).\nAnswer: Aaron, American composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With irony Ma and Pa get mixed up with criminal tendency (9)","output":"### Answer: PYROMANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: criminal tendency\n **Anagram of**(get mixed up) [IRONY **plus**(With) MA **plus**(and) PA]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overlooked evening prayer without a choir? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNSUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overlooked,evening prayer without a choir?\n Double defn: 1st: Not honoured;forgotten, as in \"unsung heroes\"; and 2nd: Without a choir, an evening service would just be prayers and unsung hymns."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Troublemakers head off the meek? (4)","output":"### Answer: IMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the meek\n \"wimps\"(collectively, \"the meek\";feeble and ineffective persons) **minus its 1st letter**(head off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study of doctors supported by Irish diocese without reservation (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTIRELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: without reservation\n ENT(abbrev. for \"Ear, Nose and Throat\", a specialised medical practice and study) **placed above**(supported by, in a down clue) IR(abbrev. for \"Irish\") + ELY(the diocese in East England, famous for its cathedral)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A reactor's beginning to work with Nitrogen gas (5)","output":"### Answer: ARGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: gas\n A + **1st letter of**(\u2026's beginning) \"reactor \" + GO(to work;to function, as in \"a well-made machine will go for a long time\" + N(the chemical symbol for the element nitrogen).\nAnswer: An inert gas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cool and warmth may be penetrating (2-5)","output":"### Answer: IN-DEPTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: penetrating\n IN(in fashion;chic,in slang, \"cool!\") + DEPTH(the intensity;warmth, as in \"the warmth;intensity of some colours\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Schoolboy to back Botham getting bowled out (7)","output":"### Answer: ETONIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Schoolboy\n \"bet on Ian\"(to back;to put your money on Ian Botham, former English cricketer) **minus**(getting \u2026 out) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bowled\" in cricket notation).\nAnswer: A schoolboy attending Eton College \u2026 and inclined to place bets?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accept rattle-brained wife replacing husband (7)","output":"### Answer: SWALLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accept\n \"shallow\"(rattle-brained;giddy;lacking intellectual depth) **with** \"w\"(abbrev. for \"wife\") **replacing** \"h\"(abbrev. for \"husband\").\nAnswer: To believe something without question, as in \"she swallowed his excuse\", the implication being that that something is untrue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover quiet prostitute in coat (9)","output":"### Answer: UPHOLSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\n [ P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play quietly) + HO(African American slang for \"prostitute\", derived from \"whore\") ] **contained in**(in) ULSTER(a type of overcoat, so called because it was first produced in Northern Ireland).\nAnswer: To cover tightly with fabric, eg. furniture."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Groups of animals whipped by postie (8)","output":"### Answer: BIOTYPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Groups of animals\n **Anagram of**(whipped) BY POSTIE.\nDefn: \u2026 that are genetically identical in some respect(s), ie. have the same genotype(s)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Covers on brown boat's winding gear (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPSTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat's winding gear\n CAPS(covers) **placed above(**on**, **in a down clue**) **TAN(a yellowish -brown colour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sane or crazy to argue? (6)","output":"### Answer: REASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: to argue\n **Anagram of**(crazy) SANE OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nobody we know (8)","output":"### Answer: STRANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nobody we know\n Cryptic defn. I hope I've got this right, and that there's nothing more to it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out-of-date colour scheme (9)","output":"### Answer: APARTHEID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out-of-date colour scheme\n Cryptic defn: Once, the racial discrimination system in South Africa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silas shows fibre when in trouble (5)","output":"### Answer: SISAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: fibre\n **Anagram of**(when in trouble) SILAS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A course for non-drivers? (4)","output":"### Answer: PATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: A course for non-drivers\n Cryptic defn: A route for non-vehicular traffic, and not a golf course where golfers don't use their drivers off the tee."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Killing game (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BLOOD SPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Killing game\n Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mean to declare a woman's secret (7)","output":"### Answer: AVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mean\n AVER(to declare;to assert) AGE(what a woman would like to keep secret).\nAnswer: An arithmetic mean."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She and men get involved \u2013 become engaged (6)","output":"### Answer: ENMESH \n ### Explanation: Definition: become engaged\n **Anagram of**(get involved) [SHE **plus**(and) MEN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frequent chaperon (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frequent,chaperon\n Double defn: 1st: To be at; and 2nd: To escort;to attend to."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discover one has made a call pointlessly (4,3)","output":"### Answer: FIND OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discover\n Cryptic defn: You're said to have made a pointless visit;call when the one you're visiting is out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The chief constable's ultimate deterrent (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: USE OF FORCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ultimate deterrent\n Cryptic defn: When all else fails, the chief constable may send in the police force."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study occupied by a college head (4)","output":"### Answer: DEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: college head\n DEN(a study;a room to retreat to) **containing**(occupied by) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am having an attempt to catch a butterfly, for example (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a butterfly, for example\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\") **plus**(having) GO(an attempt at) **containing**(to catch) A.\nAnswer: An sexually mature insect after metamorphosis, like a butterfly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soap, then water \u2013 what next? (9)","output":"### Answer: GODLINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: what next\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the proverb: \"Cleanliness is next to godliness\".\nAnswer:  In the proverb's sentence construction, what is placed after;what next? \"cleanliness\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get lost in proverb (8)","output":"### Answer: HESITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get lost in proverb\n Cryptic defn: Reference to another proverb: \"He who hesitates is lost\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exclude crafty frequenter of pubs (6)","output":"### Answer: BARFLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: frequenter of pubs\n BAR(to exclude;to keep out) + FLY(crafty;mentally sharp).\nAnswer: Slang for a person frequenting bars."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come again? (8)","output":"### Answer: REAPPEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come again\n Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possibly meant to secure some accommodation (9)","output":"### Answer: APARTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: accommodation\n **Anagram of**(Possibly) MEANT **containing**(to secure) PART(some;a portion of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reluctant to lose student showing promise (4)","output":"### Answer: OATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: promise\n \"loath\"(reluctant;disinclined) **minus**(to lose) \"l\"(as on the plate of a student driver).\nAnswer: A formal declaration to fulfil a pledge."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swimmer who may develop into a jumper (7)","output":"### Answer: TADPOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmer\n Cryptic defn: A swimming tadpole will develop into a jumping frog, unless in the meantime it's eaten by a fish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men's assets as a basis for taxation (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSESSMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: taxation\n **Anagram of**(as a basis) MEN'S ASSETS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puff oxygen for exhilaration (5)","output":"### Answer: GUSTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: exhilaration\n GUST(a puff, say, of air;a wind) + O(chemical symbol for the element oxygen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Render an account (6)","output":"### Answer: RELATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Render an account\n Cryptic defn: To give an account of a past event or story, and not to make up and present a bill."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gentleman I'll see out (6)","output":"### Answer: LESLIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gentleman\n **Anagram of**(out) I'LL SEE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sea comes over the prom in harbour area (10)","output":"### Answer: WATERFRONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: harbour area\n WATER(the sea) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) FRONT(the prom;promenade along the water at a resort).\nDefn: \u2026 regardless whether there's a promenade or not."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High on drug, a female cannot hear (5-4)","output":"### Answer: STONE-DEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: cannot hear\n STONED(like \"high\", intoxicated by drugs or alcohol) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) + E(slang for the drug Ecstasy) + A +F(abbrev. for \"female\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is supportive, but fails to intervene (6,2)","output":"### Answer: STANDS BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is supportive,fails to intervene\n Double defn: 1st: Is loyal to; and 2nd: Remains as an onlooker."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor should prescribe no water (7)","output":"### Answer: DROUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: no water\n DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") + OUGHT(should, as in \"you ought to do this\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commercial set in new cafe may give false impression (6)","output":"### Answer: FACADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: false impression\n AD(short for \"advertisement\";a commercial) **contained in**(set in) **anagram of**(new) CAFE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Push in if it's out? Correct (6)","output":"### Answer: PUNISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Correct\n **Anagram of**(if it's out) PUSH IN.\nDefn: To correct behaviour through punishment, as in \"correctional facilities\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A large number caught in sex orgy \u2013 in the papers (5)","output":"### Answer: EXAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: papers\n [A + M(Roman numeral for 1000, or abbrev. for \"million\", a large number in either case) ] **contained in**(caught in) **anagram of**(orgy;a wild gathering) SEX. An amusing surface of a newspaper headline.\nDefn: Sets of examination questions, each of which is to be answered in one session."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mail goes astray in Peru (4)","output":"### Answer: LIMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Peru\n **Anagram of**(goes astray) MAIL.\nAnswer: Capital city of Peru."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bereaved woman welcoming new opportunity for action (6)","output":"### Answer: WINDOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: opportunity for action \n WIDOW(bereaved woman) **containing**(welcoming) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find hybrid pig in new Canadian city (8)","output":"### Answer: WINNIPEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Canadian city \n **Anagram of**(hybrid) PIG IN NEW."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glove stolen by thieving Aunt Letitia (8)","output":"### Answer: GAUNTLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glove\n **Hidden in**(stolen by) \"thieving Aunt Letitia \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bill has no time to get something to put in drink (6)","output":"### Answer: NOTICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bill\n NO + T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(to get) ICE(something to put in drink)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Normal vision needed for this form of cricket? (6-6)","output":"### Answer: TWENTY-TWENTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Normal vision,this form of cricket\n Double defn: 1st: Normal visual acuity, the ability to read the standard chart at a distance of 20 feet; and 2nd: A form of one-day cricket, in which each side bats for 20 overs \u2013 Twenty20."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Container for blackbird (4)","output":"### Answer: BOWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Container\n B(abbrev. for \"black\") + OWL(a bird)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setter taking position said to make sense (8)","output":"### Answer: EYESIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sense\n **Homophone of**(said) \"I\"(self-referential pronoun for the crossword setter) **plus**(taking) \"site\"(a position;a location).\nDefn: One of the five senses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crusoe arranged to get hold of new source of gunpowder to cadge (8)","output":"### Answer: SCROUNGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to cadge\n **Anagram of**(arranged) CRUSOE **containing**(to get hold of) [ N(abbrev. for \"new\") + **1st letter of**(source of) \"gunpowder \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appear in toilet at end of break (4)","output":"### Answer: LOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appear\n LOO(slang for the toilet) + **last letter of**(end of) \"break \".\nAnswer: To appear, as in \"they look\/appear the same to me\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men twirl rags furiously in test of strength (3,9)","output":"### Answer: ARM WRESTLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: test of strength\n **Anagram of**(furiously) MEN TWIRL RAGS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hunter changed mind about returning gold (6)","output":"### Answer: NIMROD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hunter\n **Anagram of**(changed) MIND **containing**(about) **reversal of**(returning) OR(the colour of gold in heraldry).\nAnswer: The biblical hunter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place to drink to Flintoff's sixth hundred is spotless (8)","output":"### Answer: INNOCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: spotless\n INN(a place to have a drink in) **plus**(to) **6th letter of**(\u2026's sixth) \"Flintoff \" + CENT(abbrev. for \"century\";a hundred). Another cricketing reference \u2013 to Andrew Flintoff, English batsman, who, I'm sure, scored more than 6 centuries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Urge one lass to be extravagant with money (8)","output":"### Answer: PRODIGAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: extravagant with money\n PROD(to urge) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + GAL(an informal term for a girl)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Less friendly Chinese leader not getting any younger (6)","output":"### Answer: COLDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Less friendly\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Chinese \" + OLDER(not getting any younger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Muslim ambassador embracing community leader (4)","output":"### Answer: IMAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: community leader\n **Hidden in**(embracing) \"Muslim ambassador \".\nAnswer: \u2026 and in the Muslim community."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bestow money on extremely loyal old sculptor (9)","output":"### Answer: DONATELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: sculptor\n DONATE(to bestow money;to give money to) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"loyal \" + O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nAnswer: Donato di Niccol\u00f2 di Betto Bardi, to be exact, a Renaissance sculptor from Florence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everything put in foolish place to store money (6)","output":"### Answer: WALLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: place to store money\n ALL(everything) **contained in**(put in) WET(British for \"foolish\" or even feeble)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having the most sincere intentions (expressed by having the most perfect legal document) (4,3,4,4,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: WITH THE BEST WILL IN THE WORLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having the most sincere intentions\n Cryptic defn: Literally, with the most perfect last will and testament in the world."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turned up at home to score drug twice at beginning of night, just before half eleven (8)","output":"### Answer: NINETEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: just before half eleven \n **Reversal of**( Turned up, in a down clue) IN(at home) + NET(to score a goal, in games like football) E,E(twice the abbrev. for the drug Ecstasy) + **1st letter of**(beginning of) \"night \".\nAnswer: The number just before twenty;half of the answer to 11 across. Nice misdirection, spelling out the clue number."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shield with coat of arms features queen's penultimate hairdo in badly-chosen surroundings (10)","output":"### Answer: ESCUTCHEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shield with coat of arms\n **Last but one letter of**(\u2026's penultimate) \"queen \" + [ CUT(a hairdo;a style of cutting the hair) **contained in**(in \u2026 surroundings) **anagram of**(badly) CHOSEN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Labourer's bird eating battered cod (3,7)","output":"### Answer: HOD CARRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labourer\n HARRIER(any of various narrow-winged hawks) **containing**(eating) **anagram of**(battered) COD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Illinois soldier in nearby pub is not making sense (9)","output":"### Answer: ILLOGICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: not making sense\n IL(abbrev. for the US state of Illinois) + [ GI(term for a US soldier) **contained in**(in) LOCAL(a nearby pub where one regularly goes to) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Competitor not expected to win is grounded, anyway (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDERDOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Competitor not expected to win\n **Anagram of**(anyway) GROUNDED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Choose Rob in audition for The Garden Party? (6)","output":"### Answer: PICNIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garden Party\n **Homophone of**(in audition) \"pick\"(to choose) \"nick\"(slang for to rob;to steal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joint in pipework needed (4)","output":"### Answer: KNEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joint\n **Hidden in**(in) \"pipework needed \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Magistrate at party good in cutthroat competition (3-3-3)","output":"### Answer: DOG-EAT-DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: cutthroat competition\n DOGE(formerly the chief magistrate in Venice and Genoa) + AT + DO(a party;a social function) + G(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quick wit? (5)","output":"### Answer: SWIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quick,wit\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, an example of which(?) is Jonathan Swift, English satirist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old man receives a card \u2013 get well soon with this? (7)","output":"### Answer: PANACEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: get well soon with this\n PA(a term for one's old man;father) **containing**(receives) [AN ACE](a playing card with one pip).\nAnswer: A cure for all illnesses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raveloe weaver snares one seaman (7)","output":"### Answer: MARINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: seaman\n MARNER(Silas, the weaver from the village of Raveloe in George Eliot's novel) **containing**(snares) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: From Ugarit he takes letter to Greeks (5)","output":"### Answer: THETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter to Greeks\n **Hidden in**(From) \"Ugarit he takes \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relative of 2, 6 across, 8, 16 & 24, not 4 exactly, but 19 down 10's victim! (9)","output":"### Answer: ALBATROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relative of 2, 6 across, 8, 16 & 24,19 down 10's victim\n Double defn: 1st: A creature from the same zoological class, the Aves, and therefore related to the answers to 2 down, etc.; and 2nd: Not dead as a dodo(answer to 4 down) but dead all the same after being shot by the Ancient Mariner(answers to 19 down 10 across) in English poet S.T. Coleridge's rime."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tyrant banning Pan's man (3)","output":"### Answer: DES \n ### Explanation: Definition: man\n \"despot\"(a tyrant) **minus**(banning) \"pot\"(a pan in the kitchen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nice motor crashes into Mr Sugar (4,7)","output":"### Answer: GRAN TURISMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nice motor\n **Anagram of**(crashes) INTO MR SUGAR.\nAnswer: A luxury sports car, from the literal Italian for \"great touring\". Nice misdirection in the defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cat defeated at last by compiler keeping bird in box (4,7)","output":"### Answer: SNOW LEOPARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cat\n **Last letter of**(at last) \"defeated \" **placed after**(by, in an across clue) < { NEO(the compiler of this puzzle) **containing**(keeping) OWL(a night bird) } **contained in**(in) SPAR(to exchange blows;to box) } > ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beer lake introduced to hospital department (3)","output":"### Answer: ALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beer\n L(abbrev. for \"lake\") **contained in**(introduced to) A&E(short for the Accidents and Emergencies department in a hospital)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German invader to roast hog without a battle (9)","output":"### Answer: OSTROGOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: German invader\n **Anagram of**(battle) \"to roast hog \" **minus**(without) \"a \".\nAnswer:  A member of the eastern group of Goths, invaders of Germanic origin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This Latin-American trick? (5)","output":"### Answer: HOCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: trick\n HOC(Latin for \"this\") + US(things pertaining to which are called American).\nDefn: To trick or to cheat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love good chap seen with tasty bird (7)","output":"### Answer: OSTRICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n O(signifying 0;love in tennis scores) + ST(abbrev. for \"saint\";a good chap) **plus**(seen with) RICH(of food, full of taste with much of flavoursome ingredients eg. spices, or fatty ingredients eg. dairy products)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In time Italian banker fleeced bank at highest level (7)","output":"### Answer: APOGEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: at highest level\n [ AGE(a long period of time) **containing**(In \u2026) PO(the Italian river;something with banks) ] + \"bank\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(fleeced;with covering removed).\nAnswer: From \"apogee\", the highest point."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Henry in line with me and Charlie Farley for example? (5)","output":"### Answer: RHYME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charlie Farley for example\n H(in physics, abbrev. for the \"henry\", the unit of electrical inductance) **contained in**(in) RY(abbrev. for \"railway\";line) **plus**(with) ME."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worried by it on the inside, Nazi imprisoned thinks twice (9)","output":"### Answer: HESITATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: thinks twice\n [IT ATE](worried by \"it\", as in \"it ate at him\") **contained in**(\u2026on the inside)HESS(Rudolf, Hitler's deputy, captured and imprisoned in the UK and Berlin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Took much alcohol up in storeroom (5)","output":"### Answer: DEPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: storeroom\n **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) TOPED(drank too much alcohol)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crowd almost catches people grabbing grub (7)","output":"### Answer: GANNETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: people grabbing grub\n \"gang\"(a crowd) **minus its last letter**(almost) + NETS(catches, say, with traps).\nAnswer: Slang for greedy or gluttonous persons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gabriel sees convert in headless man (9)","output":"### Answer: ARCHANGEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gabriel\n CHANGE(to convert) **contained in**(in) \"Earl\"(a man's name) **minus its 1st letter**(headless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like project that never gets off the ground? (4,2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: DEAD AS A DODO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like project that never gets off the ground\n Cryptic defn: Descriptive of a project that is doomed from the start and never takes off, or, literally, the flightless bird that is extinct."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setter might bed this perfect specimen (3)","output":"### Answer: GEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Setter might bed this,perfect specimen\n Double defn: 1st: A precious or semi-precious stone that is embedded by a setter into jewellery; and 2nd: Something or someone regarded as a perfect example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish and rook in quarrel (5)","output":"### Answer: SPRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n R(abbrev. for a rook in chess) **contained in**(in) SPAT(a brief quarrel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As some rocks are eg in jerry-built house without walls (7)","output":"### Answer: IGNEOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: As some rocks are\n **Anagram of**(jerry-built) EG IN + \"house \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(without walls).\nAnswer: Descriptive of rocks formed by the cooling and solidification of molten lava or magma."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wader heads for Geordie region (9)","output":"### Answer: TURNSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wader\n [TURNS TO](heads for;go towards] NE(abbrev. for the north-east of England, Tyneside, where Geordies reside or originate from).\nDefn: A wading bird."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motorists in Bath on travels as in frog and toad? (11)","output":"### Answer: BATRACHIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: frog and toad\n RAC(abbrev. for the Royal Automobile Club of motorists in the UK) **contained in**(in) BATH **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **anagram of**(travels) AS IN.\nAnswer: The zoological order of amphibians which includes frogs and toads."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stunner contributing to FT's shame (9)","output":"### Answer: DISHONOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: shame\n DISH(a good-looking person or sight;a stunner) + ON(contributing to) OUR(possessive pronoun for \"us\", the FT, the entity that provides this crossword)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flyer to revise that order (9)","output":"### Answer: REDTHROAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flyer\n **Anagram of**(to revise) THAT ORDER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remain beyond public support (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTSTAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remain beyond\n OUT(in the open;public) + STAY(a support or brace as found in corsets).\nDefn: \u2026 the period you're welcome."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Shakespearean standard-bearer (7)","output":"### Answer: ANCIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old\n Double defn: 2nd: A flag-bearer in Shakespearean times and mentioned in his works, eg. Othello. Derived from the alteration of \"ensign\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have say in teashop in Esher (5)","output":"### Answer: OPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have say\n **Hidden in**(in) \"teashop in Esher \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Verse in which child gets eviscerated (5)","output":"### Answer: SONGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Verse\n SON(one's child) + \"gets \" **minus its inners letters**(eviscerated;with guts removed)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband brought to posh hospital for what? (3)","output":"### Answer: HUH \n ### Explanation: Definition: what\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **placed above**(brought to) U(indicating upper-class behaviour, etc.) + H(abbrev. for \"hospital\").\nAnswer: An interjection expressing an interrogation (\"What?\" or \"Huh?\") or disbelief (\"What!\" or \"Huh!\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncertain Tories rule haphazardly (10)","output":"### Answer: IRRESOLUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncertain\n **Anagram of**(haphazardly) TORIES RULE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A couple mean to entertain one (4)","output":"### Answer: PAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: A couple\n PAR(the mean;the standard) **containing**(to entertain) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incline towards a glass for fruit (10)","output":"### Answer: CANTALOUPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n CANT(an incline;a slanted surface) **plus**(towards) A + LOUPE(a magnifying glass used by jewellers and watchmakers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy about this attack (4)","output":"### Answer: STAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: this attack\n **Reversal of**(about) BATS(slang for \"crazy\", from \"bats in the belfry\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Officers rushed into village shop (7,5)","output":"### Answer: GENERAL STORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: village shop\n GENERALS(high-ranking military officers) + TORE(rushed;moved at great speed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I teach set differently about the appreciation of beauty (9)","output":"### Answer: AESTHETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: about the appreciation of beauty\n **Anagram of**(differently) I TEACH SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrest ex-doughboy on Rhode Island (5)","output":"### Answer: RIVET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrest\n VET(short for \"veteran\", who could be an ex-doughboy;a US infantryman especially in WW1) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) RI(abbrev. for the US state of Rhode Island).\nAnswer: To hold;to arrest, say, your gaze or attention."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Basketmaker is more comfortable with head covered (5)","output":"### Answer: OSIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Basketmaker\n \"cosier\"(more comfortable) **minus its 1st letter**(with head covered).\nAnswer: A twig or branch from various willow trees used in basketmaking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gasp! Cut drying clutch and engine part (3-6)","output":"### Answer: AIR-INTAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gasp,engine part\n \"airing\"(drying by exposing to air) **minus its last letter**(Cut) + TAKE(to seize;to clutch). Double defn: 1st: An intake of air; and 2nd: The part of an internal combustion engine through which air is drawn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author's caught by inclination, ergo no clue for this! (7,5)","output":"### Answer: WRITER\u2019S CRAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: ergo no clue for this\n WRITER(author) + C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket) **plus**(by) RAMP(an inclination;a slope).\nCryptic defn: This is the reason that there'd be no clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Speak about flier (4)","output":"### Answer: READ \n ### Explanation: Definition: Speak\n RE(about;with reference to) + AD(short for an \"advertisement\", which could be a flier \u2013 alternatively, flyer;a pamphlet to be distributed by mail or shoved through your letter box, or handed out in the street).\nAnswer: To utter aloud printed material, as in \"he read his poems to the class\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suggest a great deal in church linen (10)","output":"### Answer: TABLECLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: linen\n TABLE(to suggest, eg. ideas or proposals in a meeting) + [ LOT(a great deal) **contained in**(in) CH(abbrev. for \"church\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In which lawnmower is kept in Slough (4)","output":"### Answer: SHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: In which lawnmower is kept,Slough\n Double defn: 2nd: To shed an outer covering, eg. dead skin. Pronounced differently from the English industrial town."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writers collected in these surprisingly nice places (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PENCIL CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writers collected in these\n **Anagram of**(surprisingly) NICE PLACES. A slight problem with parsing \u2013 not sure whether \"these\" is part the anagram indicator or the definition or even neither. If the first or third, this leaves the definition deficient, but if the second, the answer is in the singular and not consistent with \"these\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Burning problem husband ignored (4)","output":"### Answer: ITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burning\n \"hitch\"(a problem;a snag) **minus**(\u2026 ignored) (the 1st) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"husband\").\nAnswer: A strong desire for;a burning."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Career's close to launching having been on the blower (4)","output":"### Answer: RUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: having been on the blower\n RUN(to career;to run at full speed) + **the last letter of**(close to) \"launching \".\nAnswer: Having used the telephone;the \"blower\" in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creep, cold one hurting Indian performer? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: SNAKE CHARMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian performer\n SNAKE(a slimy person;in slang, a \"creep\") + C(abbrev. for \"cold\") + HARMER(one that causes harm;one hurting).\nAnswer: A traditional Indian, or, generally, Asian, performer and entertainer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Free toilets ending in theatre (5)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Free\n LOOS(slang for \"toilets\") + **the last letter of**(ending in) \"theatre \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Performer can depart happy (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TAP DANCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Performer\n **Anagram of**(happy) CAN DEPART."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our van (a ute) reshaped a design movement (3,7)","output":"### Answer: ART NOUVEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: a design movement\n **Anagram of**(reshaped) OUR VAN (A UTE).\nAnswer: A style of art applied, to, say, architectural design, popular in the 1890s and early 19th C. It was \"nouveau\" at that time, I guess."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: True Berber cultivated a plant (6,4)","output":"### Answer: RUBBER TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a plant\n **Anagram of**(cultivated) TRUE BERBER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Really, really big on eating great food, no good (12)","output":"### Answer: ASTRONOMICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Really, really big\n \"gastronomical\"(regarding;on the eating of good, and even, great, food) **minus**(no) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frown almost came so easily with a problem (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: CAN OF WORMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a problem\n **Anagram of**(easily) [FROWN + \"came\" **minus its last letter**(almost) + SO]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twerp! I am one behind schedule for pick up (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSIMILATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pick up\n ASS(a fool;in slang, a \"twerp\") + I'M(contraction for \"I am\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + LATE(behind schedule).\nDefn: To pick up;to, say, learn and understand thoroughly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change the reason I'm stuck on platform? I must leave (9)","output":"### Answer: TRANSLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change\n \"train's late\"(the reason the setter is stuck on the station platform) **minus**(\u2026 must leave) \"I\".\nAnswer: To change from one form, function or state to another."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Docile rector holds back an item of historic interest (5)","output":"### Answer: RELIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: an item of historic interest\n **Hidden in**(holds) **reversal of**(back) \"Docile rector \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joke about closing piece (4)","output":"### Answer: CODA \n ### Explanation: Definition: closing piece\n COD(a joke;a hoax) + A(abbrev. for \"about\").\nAnswer: The closing passage of a musical piece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loafer, say, is indoors but not beginnng to move (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loafer, say\n \" 's home \"(contraction of \"is home\";is indoors) **minus**(but not) **the 1st letter of**(beginnng to) \"move \".\nAnswer: An example of which;say, is the loafer;a low-heeled step-in shoe like a moccasin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frocked friend of Dorothy let rip (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: GO TO TOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: let rip \n TOTO(Dorothy's dog and friend in \"The Wizard of Oz\") **contained in**(Frocked, as in \"clothed in a frock, perhaps, gown\"), well, GOWN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love recalled in touching tear-jerker (5)","output":"### Answer: ONION \n ### Explanation: Definition: tear-jerker \n O(representing 0;love in tennis scores) + **reversal of**(recalled) IN + ON(touching;in contact with)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Because, in a manner of speaking, it sounds harsh (4)","output":"### Answer: RASP \n ### Explanation: Definition: it sounds harsh\n AS(because, as in \"he couldn't come as he was too tired\") **contained in**(in) RP(abbrev. for \"Received Pronunciation\", the manner of speaking British English derived from the speech of southern England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rough playtimes involving female relatives (10)","output":"### Answer: STEPFAMILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: relatives\n **Anagram of**(Rough) playtimes **containing**(involving) F(abbrev. for \"female\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strong hand, flat chest (6)","output":"### Answer: ROBUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strong\n R(abbrev. for the \"right\" hand) + [O BUST](zero\/no bust;flat chest \u2013 although an O cup bust would be far from flat and quite uncomfortable, I can only imagine).\nIs the clue the female counterpart to the conventional belief \"Big hands, big \u2026.. (mentioned elsewhere in the puzzle)\". It would seem Michelangelo had it wrong. But probably not, as scientific data indicates. On the other hand(!), the length of the index finger \u2026 that is a different matter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Save time in Blackpool, perhaps (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SET ASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Save\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **contained in**(in) SEASIDE(as represented by;perhaps, Blackpool)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Initiation of infants born with suitable faith (7)","output":"### Answer: BAPTISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Initiation of infants\n B(abbrev. for \"born\") **plus**(with) APT(suitable;appropriate) + -ISM(suffix indicating a system of beliefs;faith, eg. spiritualism)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thick peers banning books (7)","output":"### Answer: VISCOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thick\n \"viscounts\"(peers from one the 5 grades of British nobility) **minus**(banning) \"NT\"(abbrev. for the New Testament;books in the Bible). True, being noble doesn't prevent you from being thick."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Griped about heartless, exploitative ancestors (8)","output":"### Answer: PEDIGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ancestors\n **Anagram of**(about) GRIPED + \"exploitative \" **minus its inner letters**(heartless).\nAnswer: The line of your ancestry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Best mate heads off in car (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\n \"Best mate \" **minus its 2 respective 1st letters**(heads off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine sound, yet jerks jeer (7-3)","output":"### Answer: TICKETY-BOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine\n TICK(the sound, say, of a clock) + **anagram of**(jerks) YET + BOO(jeer vocally).\nAnswer: British informal term for fine;OK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blue swallow feathers fell from above (4)","output":"### Answer: DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blue,swallow,feathers,fell,from above\n Quintuple Defn: 1st: \u2026 emotionally; 2nd: \u2026 hastily, say, a drink in one gulp, or \"bottoms up\"; 3: \u2026, especially of young birds; 4th: An expanse of upland open country, as in \"Epsom Downs\" or any of those in the Lake District; and 5th: \u2026 as in \"he jumped from above\/down\". Quite a feat, Arachne, squeezing 5 definitions into all 6 words and still make sense."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: ft 4in girth of American (5)","output":"### Answer: CINCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: girth of American\n [C INCH](Roman numeral for 100 + INCH;a 100-inch girth, say, is how you would describe an 8ft 4in girth).\nDefn: The American term for a girth, the strap around a horse's belly attaching the saddle. Amusing surface \u2013 Americans on the whole are known for their wide girths (not those round the horses), but 8'4\u2033?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Witches go where outcasts are sent (8)","output":"### Answer: COVENTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: where outcasts are sent\n COVEN(the collective noun for a group of witches} + TRY(a go;an attempt).\nAnswer: From the Idiom \"sent to Coventry\";to be ostracised\/ignored, possibly derived from the sending of Royalist prisoners during the English Civil War to that town."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Multinational about to break up companies, all contracting in recession (4-4)","output":"### Answer: COCA-COLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Multinational\n CA(abbrev. for \"circa\";about in relation to periods in time) **contained in**(to break up) 2 x CO(abbrev. for \"company\") + **reversal of**(in recession) \"all \" **minus its last letter**(contracting).\nAnswer: The ubiquitous American multinational company peddling soft drinks \u2013 probably one of the factors for wide (but perhaps only 50in+) girths."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ring bear up (4)","output":"### Answer: HOOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring\n **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) POOH(Winnie-the-Pooh aka Pooh Bear, A.A. Milne's creation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stays in fancy place (6)","output":"### Answer: CORSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stays\n COR!(a British exclamation of amazement, etc., similar to \"fancy that!\") + SET(to place something on something).\nAnswer: Women's undergarments to make their girths appear smaller, and their chests wider (even less flat?). And they could also prevent overeating \u2013 so it all helps.\nAnd as the Doctor and his fans know, it is bigger on the inside."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The opposite of \"poetically\"? (7)","output":"### Answer: INVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The opposite\n [IN VERSE](as poets would express themselves)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Post-match shower (8)","output":"### Answer: CONFETTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Post-match shower\n Cryptic defn: The paper shower thrown at the couple immediately after they've been married."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feline introduced from east as mice reproduced (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SIAMESE CAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feline\n **Anagram of**(reproduced;re-made) EAST AS MICE. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue. It could have been (but actually not) that the cat was brought in from the east (Thailand, once known as Siam) to help stop mice reproduction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Showing naughty bits in Naked Lunch to youth (6)","output":"### Answer: UNCLAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing naughty bits\n \"Lunch \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(Naked) **plus**(to) LAD(a youth)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Henry VIII could be insensitive (10)","output":"### Answer: UNTHINKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: insensitive\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the king renown for his wide girth (again) and therefore \"un-thin\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Able to expand pigpen to accommodate cat (8)","output":"### Answer: STRETCHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Able to expand\n STY(a pigpen) **containing**(to accommodate) RETCH(to vomit;in slang to \"cat\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Characterised by misfortune and horribly drawn out (8)","output":"### Answer: UNTOWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Characterised by misfortune\n **Anagram of**(horribly) DRAWN OUT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Result of flogging Victorian poisoner? (7)","output":"### Answer: REDBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Victorian poisoner\n [RED BACK]how your back would look as a result of being flogged).\nAnswer: A poisonous spider from Australia, including Victoria State.  No relation to our setter, of course.  Of course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incorporated into previous day's show (6)","output":"### Answer: EVINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\n INC(abbrev. for \"incorporated\", eg. a commercial company) **contained in**(into) EVE(the previous day to a, usually significant, day)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Internal parts of gun change over generations (6)","output":"### Answer: EVOLVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: change over generations\n **The inner letters of**(Internal parts of) \"revolver\"(a gun capable of firing multiple shots without reloading)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog collars start to niggle chap with lurid hooter (4)","output":"### Answer: DONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: chap with lurid hooter\n DOG **containing**(collars) **the 1st letter of**(start to) \"niggle \".\nAnswer: Hold on! Before you go down the path of lurid terms for parts of the anatomy (viz. dongs and hooters), it's a chap with a nose;in slang, a hooter, which was red and lighted: None other than Edward Lear's \"The Dong With A Luminous Nose\" from his \"Laughable Lyrics \u2013 A Fourth Book of Nonsense Poems\". And it tells a love story, would you believe. Cheeky clue!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bounder to wear an item of women's underwear repeatedly for a spell it is declared (11)","output":"### Answer: ABRACADABRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: for a spell it is declared\n CAD(a bounder;a scoundrel) **contained in**(to wear) { [A BRA](an item of women's underwear] twice(repeatedly) }.\nAnswer: A term said;declared during the incantation of a spell, supposedly warding off misfortune, harm, or illness."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be agitated about the ultimate in violence and sex in seedy cinema (7)","output":"### Answer: FLEAPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: seedy cinema\n FLAP(to be agitated;to be in a flap) **containing**(about) **the last letter of**(the ultimate in) \"violence\" **plus**(and) IT(sexual intercourse, as in \"they were at it like rabbits\").\nAnswer: A rundown cinema, possibly complete with fleas and other creepy crawlies"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clear a cheque, admitting a minor complaint (7)","output":"### Answer: EARACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a minor complaint\n **Hidden in**(admitting) \"Clear a cheque \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More as an example, a Scottish man, surprisingly not about (5,6)","output":"### Answer: SAINT THOMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: More as an example\n **Anagram of**(surprisingly)\" , a Scottish man \" **minus**(not) \"c\"(abbrev. for \"circa\";about;approximately at that time).\nAnswer: Sir Thomas More, author of \"Utopia\", a Roman Catholic activist in opposition to the Protestant Reformation, and canonised by the Roman Caholics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Backward drunkard taking overdose causes episodes of unrest (2-3)","output":"### Answer: TO-DOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: episodes of unrest\n **Reversal of**(Backward) SOT(a drunkard) **containing**(taking) OD(abbrev. for an \"overdoes\", say, of drugs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bulldog wildly consuming hot snack (9)","output":"### Answer: DOUGHBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: snack\n **Anagram of**(wildly) A BULLDOG **containing**(consuming) H(abbrev. for \"hot\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Partner for health reforms (5,4)","output":"### Answer: OTHER HALF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Partner\n **Anagram of**(reforms) FOR HEALTH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lightheaded, oddly grip daddy (5)","output":"### Answer: GIDDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lightheaded\n **The 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th letters of**(oddly) \"grip daddy \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start university exam over (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start\n OU(abbrev. for Oxford University or the Open University) + **reversal of**(over) TEST(an exam)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Before noon, live programme includes Catholic prayer (11)","output":"### Answer: BENEDICTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: prayer\n N(abbrev. for \"noon\") **placed after**(Before \u2026, \u2026) BE(to live;to exist) + EDITION(a particular instance of a television or radio programme that is broadcast, as in \"in today's edition of the evening news\") **containing**(includes) C(abbrev. for \"Catholic\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A warrior \u2013 one is a revolutionary besieging ancient city on Sunday (7)","output":"### Answer: SAMURAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: A warrior\n < { **Reversal of**(revolutionary) [I AM(\"one is\", used to refer to oneself, as in \"one is not amused\", if one doesn't use the royal \"we\") + A } **containing**(besieging) UR(a city in biblical times) > **placed after**(on, in an across clue) S(abbrev. for \"Sunday\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good boy,\" I said, giving a friendly glance (4,3)","output":"### Answer: GLAD EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a friendly glance\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + LAD(a boy) + **homophone of**(said) \"I \".\nAnswer: A friendly glance, perhaps more inviting and seductive than just friendly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teacher perhaps catches child that's very loud, unendingly naughty (11)","output":"### Answer: MISCHIEVOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: naughty\n MISS(what schoolchildren might;perhaps call their female teacher) **containing**(catches) [ CH(abbrev. for \"child\") + I.E.(abbrev. from Latin \"id est\";that is;that's) + V(abbrev. for \"very\"] + \"loud \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(unendingly;without ends) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Praise pet that's ruined hors d'oeuvre (9)","output":"### Answer: APPETISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: hors d'oeuvre\n **Anagram of**(that's ruined) PRAISE PET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gag that woman holding court over all (5)","output":"### Answer: RETCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gag\n **Reversal of**(over all) [ HER(that woman) **containing**(holding) CT(abbrev. for \"court\").\nDefn: and Answer: An involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buffet includes roasted edamame and mackerel p\u00e2t\u00e9 starters and a pastry dessert (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CREAM PUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: a pastry dessert \n CUFF(to slap;to buffet) **containing**(includes) **1st letters, respectively, of**(starters) \"roasted edamame and mackerel p\u00e2t\u00e9 \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fiddle about in pub game (5)","output":"### Answer: DARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pub game \n **Reversal of**(about) STRAD(short for a \"Stradivarius\", a fiddle;violin made by Antonio Stradivari or his family)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meddling passenger's verdict, a brake's misused (8,6)","output":"### Answer: BACKSEAT DRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meddling passenger\n **Anagram of**(misused) VERDICT, A BRAKE'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor throwing up coffee gets encouragement (7)","output":"### Answer: ABETTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: encouragement\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) + **reversal of**(throwing up) LATTE(a drink of coffee with lots of milk)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compensate for TV not being used (6)","output":"### Answer: OFFSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compensate\n OFF(describing an electrical appliance, eg. a TV, not being used) + SET(a TV set)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old-fashioned, as Rupert Murdoch is? (6,3,5)","output":"### Answer: BEHIND THE TIMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old-fashioned\n Cryptic defn: Reference to Murdoch, owner of the daily newspaper, The Times."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pin diaper around a type of trouser (9)","output":"### Answer: DRAINPIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a type of trouser\n **Anagram of**(around) PIN DIAPER.\nFor young and old, and boys and girls too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posh girl first to be drugged up on cocaine (4-5)","output":"### Answer: HIGH-CLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Posh\n LASS(a girl) **placed below**(first \u2026, in a down clue) [ HIGH(to be drugged up;intoxicated on drugs) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) C(abbrev. for \"cocaine\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emu's so powerful, gobbling up little marsupial (7)","output":"### Answer: OPOSSUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: little marsupial\n **Hidden in**(gobbling) **reversal of**(up) \"Emu's so powerful\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American jerk, extremely excitable (6)","output":"### Answer: YANKEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: American\n YANK(to jerk;to give a sudden pull) + **the 1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"excitable \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bed delivery announced (5)","output":"### Answer: BERTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bed\n **Homophone of**(announced) \"birth\"(delivery of a baby)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out of sight, dead horse is consumed by ducks (5)","output":"### Answer: DOGGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out of sight\n D(abbrev. for \"dead\") + GG(abbrev. for \"gee-gee\";a horse) **contained in**(is consumed by) 2 x O(letter representing 0;duck in cricket scores).\nAnswer: In hiding, as in \"to lie doggo\".\nTo post any answers to\/comments on these pictures please click .  (For Windows users, simultaneously press the [Shift] key to view pictures and comments in separate windows.)\nTo post any answers to\/comments on the above pictures please click .  (For Windows users, simultaneously press the [Shift] key to view pictures and comments in separate windows.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group in Kuala Lumpur with a hot esoteric doctrine (8)","output":"### Answer: KABBALAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: esoteric doctrine\n ABBA(the Swedish singing group, once) **contained in**(in) KL(abbrev. for Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia) **plus**(with) A + H(abbrev. for \"hot\").\nAnswer: A body of mystical teachings, often based on an esoteric interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Siberian airgun's gone off (6)","output":"### Answer: UGRIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Siberian\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's gone off) AIRGUN.\nAnswer: A member of a group of peoples of western Siberia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wallace's sidekick largely cut out (4)","output":"### Answer: OMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut out\n \"Gromit\"(stop motion animated character Wallace's doggy sidekick) **minus its 1st 2 letters**(largely)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One objective of tree maintenance (10)","output":"### Answer: DESCENDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One objective\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a family tree. An objective, and result, of maintaining an ancestral line is the production of a descendant;an heir."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Status of well-connected surfer (6)","output":"### Answer: ONLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Status of well-connected surfer\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a surfer of websites."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tending to set short clue about intelligence, is hard to follow (8)","output":"### Answer: CLIQUISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tending to set\n \"clue\" **minus its last letter**(short) **containing**(about) I.Q.(abbrev. for \"intelligence quotient\", a measure of intelligence) **placed after**(\u2026 to follow, in an across clue) [IS + H(abbrev. for \"hard\").\nDefn: Having the tendency to join into a set;a small exclusive group of friends or associates."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheek of young male holding race for second (7)","output":"### Answer: BUTTOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheek\n BUCK(a young male of some animals, or a spirited young man)**containing**(holding) [TT(abbrev. for \"Tourist Tropy\", the annual motorcycle races held on the Isle of Man) + **2nd letter of**(\u2026 second) \"for \" ] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roll of dice in roll-back and taxi (7)","output":"### Answer: PEDICAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: taxi\n **Anagram of**(Roll of) DICE **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026-back) BAP(a large soft bread roll).\nDefn: A sort of taxi;a passenger vehicle for hire.  And she must surely have lots of fares:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Break up sergeant's mess (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Break up\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's mess) SERGEANT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oriental dwarf training (6)","output":"### Answer: BONSAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oriental dwarf training\n Cryptic defn: The Japanese art of training, by selective pruning, etc., ornamental trees and shrubs to be dwarf-sized, smaller than what they would normally grow into."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watch final \u2013 loser can't dance (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARLESTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n **Anagram of**(dance) [**the last letter of**(\u2026 final) \"Watch \" + LOSER CAN'T]. The anagram indicator doubles up as the defn. A nicely apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barbarian begins bowing out of rugby (4)","output":"### Answer: BOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barbarian\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(begins) \"bowing out of rugby \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Signal bewildered allies (6)","output":"### Answer: ALIGNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: allies\n **Anagram of**(bewildered) SIGNAL.\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parisian cop in continued clash (8)","output":"### Answer: CONFLICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: clash\n FLIC(slang for a French police officer) **contained in**(in) CONT.(abbrev. for \"continued\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smells surround a minor operation to pump organs (10)","output":"### Answer: HARMONIUMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pump organs\n HUMS(unpleasant odours;bad smells) **containing**(surround) **anagram of**(operation) A MINOR.\nAnswer: Musical instruments of the organ family, operated by pumping air out of bellows."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neighbour returns instrument (4)","output":"### Answer: ABUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neighbour\n **Reversal of**(returns) TUBA(the musical instrument).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bond, say, turned on soft light (6)","output":"### Answer: PLEDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bond\n **Reversal of**(turned) EG(abbrev. for the Latin \"exempli gratia\";for example;say) **placed below**(on, in a down clue \u2013 this indicator works for an across clue, but I'm not sure it does for a down clue) [P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play softly) + LED(abbrev. for \"light-emitting diode\";the modern technology light bulb) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Subject to drugs (7)","output":"### Answer: PHYSICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subject,drugs\n Double defn: 1st: One of the science subjects; and 2nd: Medicinal drugs, especially those used to purge."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solvers will even like sound of Christmas (8)","output":"### Answer: YULETIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Christmas\n **Homophone of**(like sound) [ \"you'll\"(contraction of \"you will\", \"you\" being the pronoun used by setters to refer to solvers) + \"tied\"(to be even in points in a competitive match) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organised Labour in true can-do fashion without Conservative leader (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TRADE UNION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Organised Labour\n **Anagram of**(fashion) \"in true can-do \" **minus the 1st letter of**(leader) \"Conservative \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be paid attention by knight (4)","output":"### Answer: EARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be paid\n EAR(sympathetic attention, as in \"to lend an ear\" or \"to bend someone's ear\") **plus**(by) N(abbrev. for \"knight\" in chess)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rash in grottier folds (10)","output":"### Answer: INTERTRIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rash\n **Anagram of**(folds) IN GROTTIER. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue, as the answer is a rash that develops in, maybe the more unwashed;grottier? body folds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buffoon fell with force and cry of pain (10)","output":"### Answer: SCARAMOUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Buffoon \n SCA(Fell, the mountain in the Lake District, the second highest in England) **plus**(with ) RAM(to force) **plus**( and) OUCH(a cry of pain).\nAnswer: Usually spelled with an \"e\" at the end, the clownish character in Italian farce."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He'll sit uncomfortably on rough ocean (8)","output":"### Answer: CANOEIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: He'll sit uncomfortably on rough ocean\n **Anagram of**(uncomfortably) SIT **placed below**(on, in a down clue \u2013 cf. comment for 3 down) **anagram of**(rough) OCEAN. A clever WIWD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Condition of leaving will challenge a country's borders (7)","output":"### Answer: TESTACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Condition of leaving will\n TEST(to challenge;to ascertain the worth, capability or endurance of someone or thing) + A + **1st and last letters of**(\u2026's borders) \"country\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: From Durban, a narcotic plant (6)","output":"### Answer: BANANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n **Hidden in**(From) \"Durban, a narcotic \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Use lethal force in proportion (4)","output":"### Answer: HALF \n ### Explanation: Definition: proportion\n **Hidden in**(Use) \"lethal force\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exposed wound reported (4)","output":"### Answer: BALD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exposed\n **Homophone of**(reported) \"balled\"(wound into a ball, like yarn, say).\nDefn: Without covering.\n*(Please do NOT post any comment hereinbelow relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group in Kuala Lumpur with a hot esoteric doctrine (8)","output":"### Answer: KABBALAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: esoteric doctrine\n ABBA(the Swedish singing group, once) **contained in**(in) KL(abbrev. for Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia) **plus**(with) A + H(abbrev. for \"hot\").\nAnswer: A body of mystical teachings, often based on an esoteric interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Siberian airgun's gone off (6)","output":"### Answer: UGRIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Siberian\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's gone off) AIRGUN.\nAnswer: A member of a group of peoples of western Siberia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wallace's sidekick largely cut out (4)","output":"### Answer: OMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut out\n \"Gromit\"(stop motion animated character Wallace's doggy sidekick) **minus its 1st letter**(largely)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One objective of tree maintenance (10)","output":"### Answer: DESCENDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One objective\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a family tree. An objective, and result, of maintaining an ancestral line is the production of a descendant;an heir."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Status of well-connected surfer (6)","output":"### Answer: ONLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Status of well-connected surfer\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a surfer of websites."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tending to set short clue about intelligence, is hard to follow (8)","output":"### Answer: CLIQUISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tending to set\n \"clue\" **minus its last letter**(short) **containing**(about) I.Q.(abbrev. for \"intelligence quotient\", a measure of intelligence) **placed after**(\u2026 to follow, in an across clue) [IS + H(abbrev. for \"hard\").\nDefn: Having the tendency to join into a set;a small exclusive group of friends or associates."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheek of young male holding race for second (7)","output":"### Answer: BUTTOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheek\n BUCK(a young male of some animals, or a spirited young man)**containing**(holding) [TT(abbrev. for \"Tourist Tropy\", the annual motorcycle races held on the Isle of Man) + **2nd letter of**(\u2026 second) \"for \" ] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roll of dice in roll-back and taxi (7)","output":"### Answer: PEDICAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: taxi\n **Anagram of**(Roll of) DICE **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026-back) BAP(a large soft bread roll).\nDefn: A sort of taxi;a passenger vehicle for hire. And she must surely have lots of fares:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Break up sergeant's mess (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Break up\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's mess) SERGEANT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oriental dwarf training (6)","output":"### Answer: BONSAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oriental dwarf training\n Cryptic defn: The Japanese art of training, by selective pruning, etc., ornamental trees and shrubs to be dwarf-sized, smaller than what they would normally grow into."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watch final \u2013 loser can't dance (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARLESTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n **Anagram of**(dance) [**the last letter of**(\u2026 final) \"Watch \" + LOSER CAN'T]. The anagram indicator doubles up as the defn. A nicely apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barbarian begins bowing out of rugby (4)","output":"### Answer: BOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barbarian\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(begins) \"bowing out of rugby \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Signal bewildered allies (6)","output":"### Answer: ALIGNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: allies\n **Anagram of**(bewildered) SIGNAL.\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parisian cop in continued clash (8)","output":"### Answer: CONFLICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: clash\n FLIC(slang for a French police officer) **contained in**(in) CONT.(abbrev. for \"continued\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smells surround a minor operation to pump organs (10)","output":"### Answer: HARMONIUMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pump organs\n HUMS(unpleasant odours;bad smells) **containing**(surround) **anagram of**(operation) A MINOR.\nAnswer: Musical instruments of the organ family, operated by pumping air out of bellows."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neighbour returns instrument (4)","output":"### Answer: ABUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neighbour\n **Reversal of**(returns) TUBA(the musical instrument).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bond, say, turned on soft light (6)","output":"### Answer: PLEDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bond\n **Reversal of**(turned) EG(abbrev. for the Latin \"exempli gratia\";for example;say) **placed below**(on, in a down clue \u2013 this indicator works for an across clue, but I'm not sure it does for a down clue) [P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play softly) + LED(abbrev. for \"light-emitting diode\";the modern technology light bulb) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Subject to drugs (7)","output":"### Answer: PHYSICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subject,drugs\n Double defn: 1st: One of the science subjects; and 2nd: Medicinal drugs, especially those used to purge."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solvers will even like sound of Christmas (8)","output":"### Answer: YULETIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Christmas\n **Homophone of**(like sound) [ \"you'll\"(contraction of \"you will\", \"you\" being the pronoun used by setters to refer to solvers) + \"tied\"(to be even in points in a competitive match) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organised Labour in true can-do fashion without Conservative leader (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TRADE UNION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Organised Labour\n **Anagram of**(fashion) \"in true can-do \" **minus the 1st letter of**(leader) \"Conservative \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be paid attention by knight (4)","output":"### Answer: EARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be paid\n EAR(sympathetic attention, as in \"to lend an ear\" or \"to bend someone's ear\") **plus**(by) N(abbrev. for \"knight\" in chess)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rash in grottier folds (10)","output":"### Answer: INTERTRIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rash\n **Anagram of**(folds) IN GROTTIER. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue, as the answer is a rash that develops in, maybe the more unwashed;grottier? body folds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buffoon fell with force and cry of pain (10)","output":"### Answer: SCARAMOUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Buffoon \n SCA(Fell, the mountain in the Lake District, the second highest in England) **plus**(with ) RAM(to force) **plus**( and) OUCH(a cry of pain).\nAnswer: Usually spelled with an \"e\" at the end, the clownish character in Italian farce."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He'll sit uncomfortably on rough ocean (8)","output":"### Answer: CANOEIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: He'll sit uncomfortably on rough ocean\n **Anagram of**(uncomfortably) SIT **placed below**(on, in a down clue \u2013 cf. comment for 3 down) **anagram of**(rough) OCEAN. A clever WIWD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Condition of leaving will challenge a country's borders (7)","output":"### Answer: TESTACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Condition of leaving will\n TEST(to challenge;to ascertain the worth, capability or endurance of someone or thing) + A + **1st and last letters of**(\u2026's borders) \"country\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: From Durban, a narcotic plant (6)","output":"### Answer: BANANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n **Hidden in**(From) \"Durban, a narcotic \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Use lethal force in proportion (4)","output":"### Answer: HALF \n ### Explanation: Definition: proportion\n **Hidden in**(Use) \"lethal force\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exposed wound reported (4)","output":"### Answer: BALD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exposed\n **Homophone of**(reported) \"balled\"(wound into a ball, like yarn, say).\nDefn: Without covering.\nThe pictures below have unidentified links to the puzzle:\n*Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz **hereinbelow**. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French star having party in pub before closing time (6)","output":"### Answer: BARDOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: French star\n DO(a party;a social function) **contained in**(having \u2026 in) [ BAR(a pub) **placed before**(before closing) T(abbrev. for \"time\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learners that you finally supplied with driving aids (6)","output":"### Answer: TUTEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Learners\n **Last letters, respectively, of**(finally) \"that you \" **plus**(supplied with) TEES(things you put your balls on to help with your golf drive \u2013 I definitely needed more aid than that when I was a learner)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coward's end is elsewhere in conflict at sea (3,3)","output":"### Answer: COD WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: conflict at sea\n \"Coward\" **with its last letter**(\u2026's end) **moved to the 3rd position**(is elsewhere in).\nAnswer: Any one in a series of confrontations in the 1950s and 1970s between the UK and Iceland about fishing rights in the North Atlantic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minimal intelligence? (8)","output":"### Answer: MICRODOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minimal intelligence\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the very small means spies use\/used to convey secret information."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Youngster's finishes counting towards score (4)","output":"### Answer: TEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Youngster\n -TEEN(the suffix that finishes the numbers thirteen to nineteen, counting to twenty;a score)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Folder with task organised for dealers (10)","output":"### Answer: TRADESFOLK \n ### Explanation: Definition: dealers\n **Anagram of**(organised) [FOLDER **plus**(with) TASK] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complete parts of it repeatedly, as in some places here (3,3,2,3,5,3,2)","output":"### Answer: DOT THE I\u2019S AND CROSS THE T\u2019S \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complete\n  DOT(.) and TEE(t), parts of \"it\" when written, are repeatedly used in the answers here.  To a lesser extent, some answers have to be completed with a repeated letter, whether at the end of or somewhere within the word.\nAnswer:  Literally, to complete writing the 2 component letters of \"it\". Figuratively, to complete, ie. to finish the last few details (in addition to the meaning of being meticulous with the details)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unsettled, with low temperature (4)","output":"### Answer: MOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsettled\n MOO(the lowing sound of cattle) + T(abbrev. for \"temperature\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sit exam \u2013 holding it back is extremely silly (8)","output":"### Answer: DOTTIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: extremely silly\n [DO TEST](sit for an exam) **containing**(holding) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lot of people in the wrong \u2013 setter and solver backed out (6)","output":"### Answer: THRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: A lot of people\n \"the wrong \" **minus**(\u2026out) **reversal of**(\u2026 backed) \"we\"(the pronoun for setter and solver together)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In this way, editor is influenced (6)","output":"### Answer: SWAYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: influenced\n **Hidden in**(In) \"this way, editor \" ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncertainly move infant in discomfort? Not hot, however (6)","output":"### Answer: TEETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncertainly move\n \"teether\"(an infant in the teething stage, feeling much discomfort, and giving much discomfort too to its parents) **minus**(Not \u2026, however) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hot\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have a fit, finally, as part of blazing row in town (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GROW INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have a fit, finally\n **Hidden in**(part of) \"blazing row in town \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Over and over again, interrupting journey north for detective (6)","output":"### Answer: POIROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: detective\n O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket) **plus**(and) O **separated and contained in**(again, interrupting) **reversal of**(\u2026 north, in a down clue) TRIP(a journey).\nAnswer: Hercule, Agatha Christie's famed detective creation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look for some 12 who deal with cuts (8)","output":"### Answer: BUTCHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look,some 12 who deal with cuts\n Double defn: 1st: Cockney rhyming slang for \"look\" from \"butcher's hook\", as in \"have a butcher's at the other blog\"; and 2nd: Some tradesfolk(answer to 12 across) who buy and sell meat cuts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good sort including East European in drive (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TEE OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: drive\n TOFF(a good sort;a gentleman) **containing**(including) [ E(abbrev. for \"East\") + E(abbrev. for \"European\") ] .\nAnswer: To play the first stroke of a golf hole, from the tee, where you're allowed to use a tee (cf. 6 across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker, perhaps, holding up excessively small footwear (6)","output":"### Answer: BOOTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: small footwear\n BEE(a social insect, perhaps one from the worker caste) **containing**(holding) **reversal of**(up, in a down clue) TOO(excessively;more than required, adequate or proper, as in \"you're too smug\").\nFootwear for little people:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mishandled pistol went off (6)","output":"### Answer: SPOILT \n ### Explanation: Definition: went off\n **Anagram of**(Mishandled) PISTOL.\nDefn: Eg. with food past its eat-by date."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tools gripping inside of ear for piercing operations (11)","output":"### Answer: IMPALEMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: piercing operations\n IMPLEMENTS(tools) **containing**(gripping) **inner letter of**(inside of) \"ear \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bound to find them, oddly, on the left (8)","output":"### Answer: TETHERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bound\n **1st and 3rd letter of**(oddly) \"them \" **placed above**(on, in a down clue) THE + RED(the traditional colour describing those on the political left)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Able to figure out true mean, somehow (8)","output":"### Answer: NUMERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Able to figure out\n **Anagram of**(somehow) TRUE MEAN.\nAnswer: Able to use and work with numbers;quantitavely."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skill is found around old part of France (6)","output":"### Answer: ARTOIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of France\n [ ART(skill) + IS] **containing**(around) O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nAnswer: A former;old province of northern France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree in which rook sits before moving (6)","output":"### Answer: CORNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree,in which rook sits before moving\n Double defn: 1st: To force into a difficult position, from hunting, where prey may be \"treed\", literally forced up a tree, and hence, \"to be up a (gum) tree\"; and 2nd: The position on the chess board in which the rook sits before the start of the game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First section's set up for governor once (6)","output":"### Answer: SATRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: governor once\n **Reversal of**(set up, in a down clue) [PART A](the first section)'S.\nAnswer: The governor of a province once in ancient Persia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piece of furniture in which to put a kind of shirt (6)","output":"### Answer: SETTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of furniture\n SET(to put upon, say, a table) + TEE(short for a kind of outer or inner shirt, short-sleeved and collarless).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French star having party in pub before closing time (6)","output":"### Answer: BARDOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: French star\n DO(a party;a social function) **contained in**(having \u2026 in) [ BAR(a pub) **placed before**(before closing) T(abbrev. for \"time\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learners that you finally supplied with driving aids (6)","output":"### Answer: TUTEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Learners\n **Last letters, respectively, of**(finally) \"that you \" **plus**(supplied with) TEES(things you put your balls on to help with your golf drive \u2013 I definitely needed more aid than that when I was a learner)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coward's end is elsewhere in conflict at sea (3,3)","output":"### Answer: COD WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: conflict at sea\n \"Coward\" **with its last letter**(\u2026's end) **moved to the 3rd position**(is elsewhere in).\nAnswer: Any one in a series of confrontations in the 1950s and 1970s between the UK and Iceland about fishing rights in the North Atlantic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minimal intelligence? (8)","output":"### Answer: MICRODOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minimal intelligence\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the very small means spies use\/used to convey secret information."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Youngster's finishes counting towards score (4)","output":"### Answer: TEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Youngster\n -TEEN(the suffix that finishes the numbers thirteen to nineteen, counting to twenty;a score)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Folder with task organised for dealers (10)","output":"### Answer: TRADESFOLK \n ### Explanation: Definition: dealers\n **Anagram of**(organised) [FOLDER **plus**(with) TASK] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complete parts of it repeatedly, as in some places here (3,3,2,3,5,3,2)","output":"### Answer: DOT THE I\u2019S AND CROSS THE T\u2019S \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complete parts of it repeatedly, as in some places here\n  DOT(.) and TEE(t), parts of \"it\" when written, are repeatedly used in the answers here.  To a lesser extent, some answers have to be completed with a repeated letter, whether at the end of or somewhere within the word.\nAnswer:  Literally, to complete writing the 2 component letters of \"it\". Figuratively, to complete, ie. to finish the last few details (in addition to the meaning of being meticulous with the details)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unsettled, with low temperature (4)","output":"### Answer: MOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsettled\n MOO(the lowing sound of cattle) + T(abbrev. for \"temperature\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sit exam \u2013 holding it back is extremely silly (8)","output":"### Answer: DOTTIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: extremely silly\n [DO TEST](sit for an exam) **containing**(holding) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lot of people in the wrong \u2013 setter and solver backed out (6)","output":"### Answer: THRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: A lot of people\n \"the wrong \" **minus**(\u2026out) **reversal of**(\u2026 backed) \"we\"(the pronoun for setter and solver together)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In this way, editor is influenced (6)","output":"### Answer: SWAYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: influenced\n **Hidden in**(In) \"this way, editor \" ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncertainly move infant in discomfort? Not hot, however (6)","output":"### Answer: TEETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncertainly move\n \"teether\"(an infant in the teething stage, feeling much discomfort, and giving much discomfort too to its parents) **minus**(Not \u2026, however) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hot\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have a fit, finally, as part of blazing row in town (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GROW INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have a fit, finally\n **Hidden in**(part of) \"blazing row in town \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Over and over again, interrupting journey north for detective (6)","output":"### Answer: POIROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: detective\n O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket) **plus**(and) O **separated and contained in**(again, interrupting) **reversal of**(\u2026 north, in a down clue) TRIP(a journey).\nAnswer: Hercule, Agatha Christie's famed detective creation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look for some 12 who deal with cuts (8)","output":"### Answer: BUTCHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look,some 12 who deal with cuts\n Double defn: 1st: Cockney rhyming slang for \"look\" from \"butcher's hook\", as in \"have a butcher's at the other blog\"; and 2nd: Some tradesfolk(answer to 12 across) who buy and sell meat cuts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good sort including East European in drive (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TEE OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: drive\n TOFF(a good sort;a gentleman) **containing**(including) [ E(abbrev. for \"East\") + E(abbrev. for \"European\") ] .\nAnswer: To play the first stroke of a golf hole, from the tee, where you're allowed to use a tee (cf. 6 across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker, perhaps, holding up excessively small footwear (6)","output":"### Answer: BOOTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: small footwear\n BEE(a social insect, perhaps one from the worker caste) **containing**(holding) **reversal of**(up, in a down clue) TOO(excessively;more than required, adequate or proper, as in \"you're too smug\").\nFootwear for little people:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mishandled pistol went off (6)","output":"### Answer: SPOILT \n ### Explanation: Definition: went off\n **Anagram of**(Mishandled) PISTOL.\nDefn: Eg. with food past its eat-by date."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tools gripping inside of ear for piercing operations (11)","output":"### Answer: IMPALEMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: piercing operations\n IMPLEMENTS(tools) **containing**(gripping) **inner letter of**(inside of) \"ear \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bound to find them, oddly, on the left (8)","output":"### Answer: TETHERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bound\n **1st and 3rd letter of**(oddly) \"them \" **placed above**(on, in a down clue) THE + RED(the traditional colour describing those on the political left)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Able to figure out true mean, somehow (8)","output":"### Answer: NUMERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Able to figure out\n **Anagram of**(somehow) TRUE MEAN.\nAnswer: Able to use and work with numbers;quantitavely."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skill is found around old part of France (6)","output":"### Answer: ARTOIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of France\n [ ART(skill) + IS] **containing**(around) O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nAnswer: A former;old province of northern France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree in which rook sits before moving (6)","output":"### Answer: CORNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree,in which rook sits before moving\n Double defn: 1st: To force into a difficult position, from hunting, where prey may be \"treed\", literally forced up a tree, and hence, \"to be up a (gum) tree\"; and 2nd: The position on the chess board in which the rook sits before the start of the game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First section's set up for governor once (6)","output":"### Answer: SATRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: governor once\n **Reversal of**(set up, in a down clue) [PART A](the first section)'S.\nAnswer: The governor of a province once in ancient Persia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piece of furniture in which to put a kind of shirt (6)","output":"### Answer: SETTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of furniture\n SET(to put upon, say, a table) + TEE(short for a kind of outer or inner shirt, short-sleeved and collarless).\nThese pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mad king's past it (6)","output":"### Answer: RAGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mad\n R(abbrev. for the Latin \"Rex\";king) + AGING(past it;getting too old to perform what was possible when younger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Passes on without a risk of illness (8)","output":"### Answer: DIABETES \n ### Explanation: Definition: illness\n DIES(euphemistically, passes on) **containing**(without) [A + BET(to risk in return for a bigger return) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm is after almost new painting (6)","output":"### Answer: FRESCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: painting\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm) **placed after**(is after, in an across clue) \"fresh\"(new) **minus** it**s last letter**(almost)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Divorce upset sergeant (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divorce\n **Anagram of**(upset) SERGEANT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long-term smoker is somewhat sweet-natured (4)","output":"### Answer: ETNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long-term smoker\n **Hidden in**(somewhat) \"sweet-natured \".\nAnswer: The Sicilian volcano that has been for a long time, and still is, active."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dispatch old penny publication (10)","output":"### Answer: EXPEDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispatch\n EX-(prefix indicating \"old\";former) + P(abbrev. for \"penny\") + EDITION(a publication).\nDefn. and Answer: Speed in performance;promptness."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Changed email address for improvement (12)","output":"### Answer: AMELIORATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: improvement\n **Anagram of**(Changed) EMAIL + ORATION(an address;a speech)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Push button for news sheet (5,7)","output":"### Answer: PRESS RELEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: news sheet\n [PRESS RELEASE] (to push one of the buttons you might find on an instrument or machine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Property makes soldier and porter panic (4,6)","output":"### Answer: REAL ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Property\n RE(abbrev. for a member of the Royal Engineers corps in the British Army) **plus**(and) ALE(porter;a dark sweet ale) + STATE(panic;a nervous or excited condion, as in \"he was in a state over the next day's exams\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uproar in jail (4)","output":"### Answer: STIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uproar,jail\n Double defn: 2nd: Slang for prison."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Undressed hair went wild (2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: IN THE RAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undressed\n **Anagram of**(wild) HAIR WENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild and free in Spain (6)","output":"### Answer: MADRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Spain\n MAD(wild) **plus**(and) RID(to free from).\nDefn: \u2026 in Spain"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gloria's great at the final curtain (8)","output":"### Answer: SWANSONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: final curtain\n SWANSON(Gloria, American film actress) + G(abbrev. for \"great\", as in GB for Great Britain, but I'm not sure about when it's a standalone).\nAnd this quip from S.T. Coleridge (he who wrote a much longer verse featuring another bird):\nSwans sing before they die\u2014 't were no bad thing\nShould certain persons die before they sing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strikes coins (6)","output":"### Answer: POUNDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strikes,coins\n Double defn: 2nd: Coins in the British currency. There was a time when there were 1 pound notes, not coins."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier to sack valet (8)","output":"### Answer: RIFLEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier\n RIFLE(to sack;to plunder) + MAN(a valet;a manservant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teenager brewed beverage (5,3)","output":"### Answer: GREEN TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: beverage\n **Anagram of**(brewed) TEENAGER. And it is brewed, too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steal porridge (4)","output":"### Answer: NICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steal,porridge\n Double defn: 2nd: Slang for \"prison\", as in \"do porridge\";serve time in one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fact-finding body in full flow about Trojan 'ero (12)","output":"### Answer: INSPECTORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fact-finding body\n IN + SPATE(a fast flow;a sudden outpouring) **containing**(about) \"Hector\"(the mythological Trojan prince who was a hero of the Trojan War) **minus \"h\"**(as in \" 'ero\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop writer suffering over conductor (10)","output":"### Answer: BARBIROLLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: conductor\n BAR(to stop;to prevent) + BIRO(a ballpoint pen, the name derived from L\u00e1szl\u00f3 B\u00edr\u00f3, Hungarian inventor) + **reversal of**(\u2026 over, in a down clue) ILL(suffering from, usually, a disease).\nAnswer: John, British conductor, famous for being conductor of the Hall\u00e9 Orchestra."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Local in crowd turned up in game (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n **Reversal of**(turned up) [ INN(a local watering hole) **contained in**(in) SET(a crowd;a group of people) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pigment one found in tropical shrub (6)","output":"### Answer: SIENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pigment\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(found in) SENNA(any of various tropical plants of the genus Cassia).\nAnswer: Yellowish-brown or reddish-brown pigment from a natural clay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indicate tutor's on track (7,5)","output":"### Answer: EXPRESS TRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 's on track \n EXPRESS(to indicate through words, symbols, formula, gestures, etc.) + TRAIN(to tutor).\nDefn: \u2026's on track ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Violence in scenes rife in production (10)","output":"### Answer: FIERCENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Violence \n **Anagram of**(in production) SCENES RIFE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's hard for Tory keeping awake (4-4)","output":"### Answer: CAST-IRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's hard \n CON(abbrev. for a member of the British Conservative Party;a Tory) **containing**(keeping) ASTIR(awake;moving about)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Islands' male union members (8)","output":"### Answer: HEBRIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Islands\n HE(pronoun for a male person) + BRIDES(cryptically, participants in;members of the union of marriage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Multitudes sign to have spymaster imprisoned (6)","output":"### Answer: ARMIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Multitudes \n ARIES(a zodiac sign) **containing**(imprisoned) M(fictional spymaster in Ian Fleming's Bond novels)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ray set about reading words of comfort repeatedly (6)","output":"### Answer: MANTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: words of comfort repeatedly \n MANTA(any of a family of ray fishes feeding on plankton) **containing**(set about) R(abbrev. for \"reading\", as in the basic \"3 Rs\" in school). I was held up, thinking of Man Ray, the artist, and trying to explain the last 3 letters of the answer in that context."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gloria's heartless greeting (4)","output":"### Answer: HALO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloria\n \"hallo\"(a greeting) **minus its central letter**(heartless).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)  "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mad king's past it (6)","output":"### Answer: RAGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mad\n R(abbrev. for the Latin \"Rex\";king) + AGING(past it;getting too old to perform what was possible when younger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Passes on without a risk of illness (8)","output":"### Answer: DIABETES \n ### Explanation: Definition: illness\n DIES(euphemistically, passes on) **containing**(without) [A + BET(to risk in return for a bigger return) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm is after almost new painting (6)","output":"### Answer: FRESCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: painting\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm) **placed after**(is after, in an across clue) \"fresh\"(new) **minus** it**s last letter**(almost)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Divorce upset sergeant (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divorce\n **Anagram of**(upset) SERGEANT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long-term smoker is somewhat sweet-natured (4)","output":"### Answer: ETNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long-term smoker\n **Hidden in**(somewhat) \"sweet-natured \".\nAnswer: The Sicilian volcano that has been for a long time, and still is, active."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dispatch old penny publication (10)","output":"### Answer: EXPEDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispatch\n EX-(prefix indicating \"old\";former) + P(abbrev. for \"penny\") + EDITION(a publication).\nDefn. and Answer: Speed in performance;promptness."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Changed email address for improvement (12)","output":"### Answer: AMELIORATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: improvement\n **Anagram of**(Changed) EMAIL + ORATION(an address;a speech)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Push button for news sheet (5,7)","output":"### Answer: PRESS RELEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: news sheet\n [PRESS RELEASE] (to push one of the buttons you might find on an instrument or machine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Property makes soldier and porter panic (4,6)","output":"### Answer: REAL ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Property\n RE(abbrev. for a member of the Royal Engineers corps in the British Army) **plus**(and) ALE(porter;a dark sweet ale) + STATE(panic;a nervous or excited condion, as in \"he was in a state over the next day's exams\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uproar in jail (4)","output":"### Answer: STIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uproar,jail\n Double defn: 2nd: Slang for prison."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Undressed hair went wild (2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: IN THE RAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undressed\n **Anagram of**(wild) HAIR WENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild and free in Spain (6)","output":"### Answer: MADRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Spain\n MAD(wild) **plus**(and) RID(to free from).\nDefn: \u2026 in Spain"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gloria's great at the final curtain (8)","output":"### Answer: SWANSONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: final curtain\n SWANSON(Gloria, American film actress) + G(abbrev. for \"great\", as in GB for Great Britain, but I'm not sure about when it's a standalone).\nAnd this quip from S.T. Coleridge (he who wrote a much longer verse featuring another bird):\nSwans sing before they die\u2014 't were no bad thing\nShould certain persons die before they sing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strikes coins (6)","output":"### Answer: POUNDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strikes,coins\n Double defn: 2nd: Coins in the British currency. There was a time when there were 1 pound notes, not coins."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier to sack valet (8)","output":"### Answer: RIFLEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier\n RIFLE(to sack;to plunder) + MAN(a valet;a manservant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teenager brewed beverage (5,3)","output":"### Answer: GREEN TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: beverage\n **Anagram of**(brewed) TEENAGER. And it is brewed, too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steal porridge (4)","output":"### Answer: NICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steal,porridge\n Double defn: 2nd: Slang for \"prison\", as in \"do porridge\";serve time in one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fact-finding body in full flow about Trojan 'ero (12)","output":"### Answer: INSPECTORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fact-finding body\n IN + SPATE(a fast flow;a sudden outpouring) **containing**(about) \"Hector\"(the mythological Trojan prince who was a hero of the Trojan War) **minus \"h\"**(as in \" 'ero\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop writer suffering over conductor (10)","output":"### Answer: BARBIROLLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: conductor\n BAR(to stop;to prevent) + BIRO(a ballpoint pen, the name derived from L\u00e1szl\u00f3 B\u00edr\u00f3, Hungarian inventor) + **reversal of**(\u2026 over, in a down clue) ILL(suffering from, usually, a disease).\nAnswer: John, British conductor, famous for being conductor of the Hall\u00e9 Orchestra."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Local in crowd turned up in game (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n **Reversal of**(turned up) [ INN(a local watering hole) **contained in**(in) SET(a crowd;a group of people) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pigment one found in tropical shrub (6)","output":"### Answer: SIENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pigment\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(found in) SENNA(any of various tropical plants of the genus Cassia).\nAnswer: Yellowish-brown or reddish-brown pigment from a natural clay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indicate tutor's on track (7,5)","output":"### Answer: EXPRESS TRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 's on track \n EXPRESS(to indicate through words, symbols, formula, gestures, etc.) + TRAIN(to tutor).\nDefn: \u2026's on track ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Violence in scenes rife in production (10)","output":"### Answer: FIERCENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Violence \n **Anagram of**(in production) SCENES RIFE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's hard for Tory keeping awake (4-4)","output":"### Answer: CAST-IRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's hard \n CON(abbrev. for a member of the British Conservative Party;a Tory) **containing**(keeping) ASTIR(awake;moving about)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Islands' male union members (8)","output":"### Answer: HEBRIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Islands\n HE(pronoun for a male person) + BRIDES(cryptically, participants in;members of the union of marriage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Multitudes sign to have spymaster imprisoned (6)","output":"### Answer: ARMIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Multitudes \n ARIES(a zodiac sign) **containing**(imprisoned) M(fictional spymaster in Ian Fleming's Bond novels)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ray set about reading words of comfort repeatedly (6)","output":"### Answer: MANTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: words of comfort repeatedly \n MANTA(any of a family of ray fishes feeding on plankton) **containing**(set about) R(abbrev. for \"reading\", as in the basic \"3 Rs\" in school). I was held up, thinking of Man Ray, the artist, and trying to explain the last 3 letters of the answer in that context."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gloria's heartless greeting (4)","output":"### Answer: HALO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloria\n \"hallo\"(a greeting) **minus its central letter**(heartless).\nThe pictures below have unidentified links to the crossword.\n*Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Player died hungry \u2013 bananas are rancid (5,9)","output":"### Answer: DAVID CARRADINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Player\n D(abbrev. for \"died\") + AVID(hungry;keen for) + **anagram of**(bananas) ARE RANCID.\nAnswer: American actor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record minutes, being on the case of course (5)","output":"### Answer: EPSOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: course\n EP(abbrev. for an extended play record, a sound recording with fewer tracks than a longplay album, but more than a single) + [ M(abbrev. for \"minutes\" in time notation) **placed after**(being on, in an across clue) SO(as in \"that being so;the case\") ] .\nAnswer: The racecourse in Surrey, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brothers around Cork endangered swimmers (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MONK SEALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: endangered swimmers \n MONKS(brothers in a religious order) **containing**(around) SEAL(a type of which is a cork, for a bottle).\nAnswer: Any of the Hawaiian or Mediterranean endangered species of aquatic seals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sheltered terrace with girl outside (7)","output":"### Answer: VERANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sheltered terrace \n AND(with;plus) **contained in**(\u2026 outside) VERA(a girl's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Giving free services for Irish singer (3,4)","output":"### Answer: PRO BONO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Giving free services \n PRO(for;in support of) + BONO(stage name for Irish singer, frontman for the rock band U2).\nAnswer: Services done without charge, for the public good."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Personal communications network gets one agitated (1,6,2,6)","output":"### Answer: A BUNDLE OF NERVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: one agitated \n Cryptic defn: Reference to one's bodily network through which stimuli and impulses are relayed to and from the brain and other parts of the central nervous system."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game show contestant's rowdy male \u2013 one reptile devours (9)","output":"### Answer: GLADIATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game show contestant\n [ LAD(a rowdy male, often seen in gangs) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ] **contained in**(\u2026 devours) GATOR(short for the reptile, the alligator).\nDefn: A participant in armed contests for the entertainment of the audience in Ancient Rome. Though there is a TV game show named after those ancient contestants, but with no lethal events involved."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scientist returned vehicle to policeman (5)","output":"### Answer: DIRAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientist\n **Reversal of**(returned) CAR(a engine-driven vehicle) **placed after**(to, in an across clue) DI(abbrev. for a detective inspector).\nAnswer: Paul, English scientist, a leading figure in the field of particle physics, specifically quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Level with promoted teams (7)","output":"### Answer: UPSIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Level with\n UP(promoted up the organisation) SIDES(teams in a contest).\nAnswer: As in \"came upsides with the leader\", in horse racing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See writer's Swift having name for Lilliput's leader (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\" as is \"writer's\" a contraction of \"writer is\", and \"I\" is the self-referential pronoun for the writer) + \"agile\"(swift;quick in movement) **with **\"n\"(abbrev. for \"name\") **replacing**(having \u2026 for) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's leader) \"Lilliput\".\nDefn: \u2026 in one's mind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Row in church about infighting among Provos (9)","output":"### Answer: CHARIVARI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Row\n CH(abbrev. for \"church\") + **reversal of**(about) [ I.R.A.(abbrev. for the Provisional Irish Republican Army aka the Provos) V(abbrev. for \"versus\";fighting against) I.R.A.](\u2026 infighting) .\nAnswer: A din, from the discordant mock serenade played on pots and pans as a joke on newly-weds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flesh revealed by Duke to Queen Mother (5)","output":"### Answer: DERMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flesh\n D(abbrev. for \"Duke\") **plus**(to) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen) + MA(term for one's mother). Answer: Beef or fowl intestine used as a casing for certain dishes, or, the thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Promising band? (10,4)","output":"### Answer: ENGAGEMENT RING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Promising band\n Cryptic defn: A band around the finger, indicating a promise to marry. The one through the nose comes later."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremists from atoll entering one country or another (9)","output":"### Answer: AUSTRALIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\n **1st and last letters of**(Extremists from) \"atoll \" **contained in**(entering) AUSTRIA(a country).\nDefn: \u2026 country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe seeing Douglas Humphries was his fame (5)","output":"### Answer: INMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Humphries was his fame\n [IN MAN](in the Isle of Man, perhaps in Douglas, its main town).\nAnswer: John, British actor famous for his portrayal of Mr. Humphries in the TV series \"Are You Being Served?\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cricketer in unconscious state plays on here \u2013 he's some fighter (9)","output":"### Answer: COMBATANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: he's some fighter\n BAT(short for a batsman in cricket) **containing**(in) COMA(an unconscious state) + NT(abbrev. for the National Theatre, where plays are put on)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Single over shows bowler's approach (3-2)","output":"### Answer: RUN-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: bowler's approach\n RUN(a single score in cricket) + UP(over;finished, as in \"the game's up\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sleeping around, non-European supporter took French leave (9)","output":"### Answer: ABSCONDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: took French leave\n ABED(in bed sleeping) **containing**(around) \"second\"(a supporter, especially in a duel) **minus**(non-) \"E\"(abbrev. for European)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shakespearean ensign impresses maiden as idealised figure (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: idealised figure\n IAGO(ensign to Othello, Shakespearean Moor) **containing**(impresses) M(abbrev. for \"maiden\", eg. in cricket).\nAnswer: An idealised image of a person, usually a parent, formed in childhood and carried in the unconscious through later life."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reduce th pressur we hear? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: EASE OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reduce\n **Homophone of**(we hear) \"E's off\"(to get from \"the pressure\" to \"th pressur\").\nAnswer: To reduce, especially, the pressure on something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughter Heather, holding breath, getting weaker (9)","output":"### Answer: DWINDLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting weaker\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") + LING(the heather growing on open land) **containing**(holding) WIND(breath, especially in respiration or talk, as in \"had the wind knocked out of you\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad weather over Britain visits Scotsman and Slav (9)","output":"### Answer: UKRAINIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slav\n [UK RAIN](bad weather in the UK) **plus**(visits) IAN(a typical Scotsman's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recast in role under consideration quite recently (7,2)","output":"### Answer: EARLIER ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: quite recently\n **Anagram of**(Recast) IN ROLE **placed below**(under, in a down clue) EAR(consideration;attention, as in \"give an ear to\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go to university with desire for work (7)","output":"### Answer: GOUACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: work\n GO **plus**(to) U(abbrev. for \"university\") **plus**(with) ACHE(to desire;to long for so much it hurts).\nAnswer: A work of art done by painting with opaque watercolours mixed with a gum preparation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dictator raised as extrovert man leaves meal (6,5)","output":"### Answer: CAESAR SALAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaves meal\n CAESAR(Julius, dictator of Rome) + **reversal of**(raised, in a down clue) AS + LAD(an extrovert man, especially in \"a bit of a lad\").\nAnswer: A dish mainly of lettuce leaves tossed with anchovies, croutons, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Undignified speech from Spain's premier film director (5)","output":"### Answer: SLANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undignified speech\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's premier) \"Spain\" + LANG(Fritz, film director, best known for \"Metropolis\" and \"M\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find insect population, as did butterfly in crossing river? (5)","output":"### Answer: SWARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: insect population\n SWAM(did perhaps the butterfly stroke to swim across, perhaps, a river) **containing**(crossing) R(abbrev. for \"river\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sliding calculator? (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: calculator\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the creature that slides leglessly or slithers.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Player died hungry \u2013 bananas are rancid (5,9)","output":"### Answer: DAVID CARRADINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Player\n D(abbrev. for \"died\") + AVID(hungry;keen for) + **anagram of**(bananas) ARE RANCID.\nAnswer: American actor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record minutes, being on the case of course (5)","output":"### Answer: EPSOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: course\n EP(abbrev. for an extended play record, a sound recording with fewer tracks than a longplay album, but more than a single) + [ M(abbrev. for \"minutes\" in time notation) **placed after**(being on, in an across clue) SO(as in \"that being so;the case\") ] .\nAnswer: The racecourse in Surrey, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brothers around Cork endangered swimmers (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MONK SEALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: endangered swimmers \n MONKS(brothers in a religious order) **containing**(around) SEAL(a type of which is a cork, for a bottle).\nAnswer: Any of the Hawaiian or Mediterranean endangered species of aquatic seals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sheltered terrace with girl outside (7)","output":"### Answer: VERANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sheltered terrace \n AND(with;plus) **contained in**(\u2026 outside) VERA(a girl's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Giving free services for Irish singer (3,4)","output":"### Answer: PRO BONO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Giving free services \n PRO(for;in support of) + BONO(stage name for Irish singer, frontman for the rock band U2).\nAnswer: Services done without charge, for the public good."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Personal communications network gets one agitated (1,6,2,6)","output":"### Answer: A BUNDLE OF NERVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: one agitated \n Cryptic defn: Reference to one's bodily network through which stimuli and impulses are relayed to and from the brain and other parts of the central nervous system."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game show contestant's rowdy male \u2013 one reptile devours (9)","output":"### Answer: GLADIATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game show contestant\n [ LAD(a rowdy male, often seen in gangs) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ] **contained in**(\u2026 devours) GATOR(short for the reptile, the alligator).\nDefn: A participant in armed contests for the entertainment of the audience in Ancient Rome. Though there is a TV game show named after those ancient contestants, but with no lethal events involved."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scientist returned vehicle to policeman (5)","output":"### Answer: DIRAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientist\n **Reversal of**(returned) CAR(a engine-driven vehicle) **placed after**(to, in an across clue) DI(abbrev. for a detective inspector).\nAnswer: Paul, English scientist, a leading figure in the field of particle physics, specifically quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Level with promoted teams (7)","output":"### Answer: UPSIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Level with\n UP(promoted up the organisation) SIDES(teams in a contest).\nAnswer: As in \"came upsides with the leader\", in horse racing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See writer's Swift having name for Lilliput's leader (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\" as is \"writer's\" a contraction of \"writer is\", and \"I\" is the self-referential pronoun for the writer) + \"agile\"(swift;quick in movement) **with **\"n\"(abbrev. for \"name\") **replacing**(having \u2026 for) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's leader) \"Lilliput\".\nDefn: \u2026 in one's mind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Row in church about infighting among Provos (9)","output":"### Answer: CHARIVARI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Row\n CH(abbrev. for \"church\") + **reversal of**(about) [ I.R.A.(abbrev. for the Provisional Irish Republican Army aka the Provos) V(abbrev. for \"versus\";fighting against) I.R.A.](\u2026 infighting) .\nAnswer: A din, from the discordant mock serenade played on pots and pans as a joke on newly-weds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flesh revealed by Duke to Queen Mother (5)","output":"### Answer: DERMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flesh\n D(abbrev. for \"Duke\") **plus**(to) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen) + MA(term for one's mother). Answer: Beef or fowl intestine used as a casing for certain dishes, or, the thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Promising band? (10,4)","output":"### Answer: ENGAGEMENT RING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Promising band\n Cryptic defn: A band around the finger, indicating a promise to marry. The one through the nose comes later."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremists from atoll entering one country or another (9)","output":"### Answer: AUSTRALIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\n **1st and last letters of**(Extremists from) \"atoll \" **contained in**(entering) AUSTRIA(a country).\nDefn: \u2026 country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe seeing Douglas Humphries was his fame (5)","output":"### Answer: INMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Humphries was his fame\n [IN MAN](in the Isle of Man, perhaps in Douglas, its main town).\nAnswer: John, British actor famous for his portrayal of Mr. Humphries in the TV series \"Are You Being Served?\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cricketer in unconscious state plays on here \u2013 he's some fighter (9)","output":"### Answer: COMBATANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: he's some fighter\n BAT(short for a batsman in cricket) **containing**(in) COMA(an unconscious state) + NT(abbrev. for the National Theatre, where plays are put on)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Single over shows bowler's approach (3-2)","output":"### Answer: RUN-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: bowler's approach\n RUN(a single score in cricket) + UP(over;finished, as in \"the game's up\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sleeping around, non-European supporter took French leave (9)","output":"### Answer: ABSCONDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: took French leave\n ABED(in bed sleeping) **containing**(around) \"second\"(a supporter, especially in a duel) **minus**(non-) \"E\"(abbrev. for European)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shakespearean ensign impresses maiden as idealised figure (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: idealised figure\n IAGO(ensign to Othello, Shakespearean Moor) **containing**(impresses) M(abbrev. for \"maiden\", eg. in cricket).\nAnswer: An idealised image of a person, usually a parent, formed in childhood and carried in the unconscious through later life."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reduce th pressur we hear? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: EASE OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reduce\n **Homophone of**(we hear) \"E's off\"(to get from \"the pressure\" to \"th pressur\").\nAnswer: To reduce, especially, the pressure on something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughter Heather, holding breath, getting weaker (9)","output":"### Answer: DWINDLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting weaker\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") + LING(the heather growing on open land) **containing**(holding) WIND(breath, especially in respiration or talk, as in \"had the wind knocked out of you\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad weather over Britain visits Scotsman and Slav (9)","output":"### Answer: UKRAINIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slav\n [UK RAIN](bad weather in the UK) **plus**(visits) IAN(a typical Scotsman's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recast in role under consideration quite recently (7,2)","output":"### Answer: EARLIER ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: quite recently\n **Anagram of**(Recast) IN ROLE **placed below**(under, in a down clue) EAR(consideration;attention, as in \"give an ear to\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go to university with desire for work (7)","output":"### Answer: GOUACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: work\n GO **plus**(to) U(abbrev. for \"university\") **plus**(with) ACHE(to desire;to long for so much it hurts).\nAnswer: A work of art done by painting with opaque watercolours mixed with a gum preparation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dictator raised as extrovert man leaves meal (6,5)","output":"### Answer: CAESAR SALAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaves meal\n CAESAR(Julius, dictator of Rome) + **reversal of**(raised, in a down clue) AS + LAD(an extrovert man, especially in \"a bit of a lad\").\nAnswer: A dish mainly of lettuce leaves tossed with anchovies, croutons, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Undignified speech from Spain's premier film director (5)","output":"### Answer: SLANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undignified speech\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's premier) \"Spain\" + LANG(Fritz, film director, best known for \"Metropolis\" and \"M\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find insect population, as did butterfly in crossing river? (5)","output":"### Answer: SWARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: insect population\n SWAM(did perhaps the butterfly stroke to swim across, perhaps, a river) **containing**(crossing) R(abbrev. for \"river\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sliding calculator? (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: calculator\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the creature that slides leglessly or slithers.\nThe pictures below have unidentified links to the crossword (for the last picture, there's another answer besides SWARM).\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poet's wretched dogs covered in do (7)","output":"### Answer: ACCURST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet's wretched\n CURS(dogs, wretched ones at that) **contained in**(covered in) ACT(to do;to perform).\nAnswer: The poetic form of \"accursed\";wretched"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incline to get aboard vessel free of filth (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CLEAN UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: free of filth\n LEAN(to incline;to be at an angle from the vertical) **contained in**(to get aboard) CUP(a vessel).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French island where ties can be renewed (7)","output":"### Answer: REUNION \n ### Explanation: Definition: French island,where ties can be renewed\n Double defn: 1st: With an acute accent, name of the French island in the Indian Ocean; and 2nd: An occasion where old ties can be renewed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extinct at last, my nemesis, woolly mammoth (7)","output":"### Answer: IMMENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mammoth\n **Anagram of**(woolly) \"my nemesis \" **minus **\"y\" and \"s\"**, the last 2 letters, respectively**(Extinct at last, \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleavage, that is something pleasing (5)","output":"### Answer: CUTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: something pleasing\n CUT(a cleavage;a fissure) + I.E.(abbrev. for the Latin for \"that is\").\nDefn: A pleasing and attractive person, especially a girl or a woman, with a part of the attraction for the latter being, well, a cleavage. An amusingly apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reverend backed when press finds nothing in church (9)","output":"### Answer: HONORIFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reverend\n **Reversal of**(backed) < [ IF(when, as in \"she purrs if;when I stroke her\") + IRON(to press, eg. clothing) **plus**(finds) O(the letter signifying 0;nothing) ] **contained in**(in) CH(abbrev. for \"church\") > .\nAnswer: A title conveying respect, of which Reverend is an example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Open to view, clear bust wobbles (9)","output":"### Answer: SCRUTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Open to view\n **Anagram of**(wobbles) CLEAR BUST. Another image-rich surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money invested in weird mineral (5)","output":"### Answer: EMERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: mineral\n M(abbrev. for \"money\") **contained in**(invested in) EERY(eerie;weird).\nAnswer: A hard greyish black material used as an abrasive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retreating piece in chess, traditional board game (5)","output":"### Answer: DARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: board game\n **Hidden in**(piece in) **reversal of**(Retreating) \"chess, traditional \". Smoothly hidden."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What generous butcher might provide glutton (4-5)","output":"### Answer: FREE-LIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: glutton\n Cryptic defn: Literally, offal that a generous might give away free.\nAnswer: One who gratifies his\/her appetite for food and drink with more than usual freedom."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charm about soldier having time for queen (9)","output":"### Answer: CAPTIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charm\n CA(abrrev. for \"circa\";about or approximately when referring to dates and time periods) + \"private\"(a solder of the lowest rank) **with **\"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **replaced by**(having \u2026 for) \"ER\"(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the queen).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place of shooting and assault (5)","output":"### Answer: ONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: assault\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a set on which a film may be shot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extravagant ring gentleman brought back for dish (7)","output":"### Answer: RISOTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\n **Reversal of**(brought back) [ OTT(abbrev. for \"over the top\";extravagant;in excess) + O(the circular letter representing a ring shape) + SIR(term of address for a gentleman) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disabled welcomed in by organisation offering sponsors for walk abroad (7)","output":"### Answer: ALAMEDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: walk abroad\n LAMED(past tense of \"to lame\";to disable) **contained in**(welcomed in by) AA(abbrev. for \"Alcoholics Anonymous\", the mutual aid organisation, whose more experienced members act as sponsors for other members to help them understand and follow the recovery programme).\nAnswer: A public walk shaded with trees in the southwestern region of the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European organisation invested in places to buy hammer (7)","output":"### Answer: MALLEUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hammer\n EU(abbrev. for the European Union, the organisation of European states) **contained in**(invested in) MALLS(complexes of a wide variety of shops).\nAnswer: The largest of the 3 small bones in the middle ear of mammals, non-technically called the hammer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Under the influence of drugs, dead set to party (7)","output":"### Answer: SEDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Under the influence of drugs\n **Anagram of**(to party) DEAD SET.\nDefn: \u2026. that calm and soothe you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild ox half destroyed northern town in Australia (7)","output":"### Answer: AUROCHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild ox\n \"Rochdale\"(the town in northern England) **minus its last 4 letters**(half destroyed) **contained in**(in) AUS(abbrev. for \"Australia\").\nAnswer: Large wild cattle, the ancestor of the domestic cattle, now extinct."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Another suggestion table leg also needs fixing (15)","output":"### Answer: COUNTERPROPOSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Another suggestion\n COUNTER(an elongated table, eg. on which food is served and eaten, say, in a cafeteria) + PROP(a leg;a support) + **anagram of**(needs fixing) ALSO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A setter's in torn clothing (7)","output":"### Answer: RAIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: clothing\n A + I'M(contraction of \"I am\", as \"setter's\" is a contraction of \"setter is\", and \"I\" is the self-referential pronoun for the setter) **contained in**(in) RENT(torn;with a tear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish one decimated when penultimate is caught (5)","output":"### Answer: TENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n \"tenth\"(1 decimated;divided by 10) **with its last but one letter changed to**(when penultimate is) \"c\"(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores). Should there be an indicator for the replacement of the second \"t\" in \"tenth\"? Eg. \"Fish \u2026.. is caught instead\", or some such."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Customers with legal right in court reported magazine (9)","output":"### Answer: CLIENTELE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Customers\n LIEN(a legal right on property) **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for a court of law) + **homophone of**(reported) \"Elle\"(the fashion magazine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having shed sides in the way, nightmarish location for plant (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ELM TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n \"Elm Street\"(the location for the series of \"A Nightmare On Elm Street\" horror movies) **minus the 1st and last letters of**(shed sides in the \u2026) \"street\"(way)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flat's very loud during racing event on screen (3-12)","output":"### Answer: NON-EFFERVESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flat\n FF(abbrev. for the musical direction, fortissimo, to play loudly) **contained in**(during) **anagram of**(racing) EVENT ON SCREEN.\nAnswer: If I put on my pedant's hat, I'd say that \"non-effervescent\" is to be (or is expected to be) without bubbles right from the start, as with still as opposed to sparkling water, whereas \"flat\" is to have lost its bubbles or is expected to, but does not, have bubbles, as with flat champagne."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sanctimonious pedantry ends with the involvement of authority (7)","output":"### Answer: PREACHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sanctimonious\n **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 ends) \"pedantry \" **containing**(with the involvement of) REACH(the range in which power, or authority, is effective, as in \"to be within the reach of the law\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expert on vegetation for cattle (9)","output":"### Answer: BUFFALOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: cattle\n BUFF(an expert in a specific field) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ALOES(plants of the genus Aloe, or another name for the eaglewood tree)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nowt strange with one of TV duo being on that good form (7)","output":"### Answer: DECORUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: good form\n [ O(letter representing 0;nothing;nowt in dialect in Northern England) + RUM(strange;odd) ] **placed below**(with \u2026 being on that, in a down clue) DEC(Declan Donnelly, one half of Ant and Dec, English comedy and TV presenting duo)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perks up having let out bodily fluid (7)","output":"### Answer: SPITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bodily fluid\n **Reversal of**(up) TIPS(perks;perquisites;additional benefits for, say, a waiter) **plus**(having) **anagram of**(out) LET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King admitting to being upset over daughter's skin-tight garment (7)","output":"### Answer: LEOTARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: skin-tight garment\n [ LEAR(Shakespeare's tragic king) **containing**(admitting) **reversal of**(\u2026 being upset) TO] **placed above**(over, in a down clue) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: County's groovy district? (7)","output":"### Answer: RUTLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: County\n [RUT LAND](cryptically, a region;district with plenty of ruts;grooves).\nAnswer: An English inland county."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legless group knocking back Special Brew (5)","output":"### Answer: ELAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legless group\n **Reversal of**(knocking back) [ SP(abbrev. for \"special\") + ALE(an alcoholic brew) ].\nDefn: A genus of snakes, not drunks. A nicely apt surface.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poet's wretched dogs covered in do (7)","output":"### Answer: ACCURST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet's wretched\n CURS(dogs, wretched ones at that) **contained in**(covered in) ACT(to do;to perform).\nAnswer: The poetic form of \"accursed\";wretched"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incline to get aboard vessel free of filth (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CLEAN UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: free of filth\n LEAN(to incline;to be at an angle from the vertical) **contained in**(to get aboard) CUP(a vessel).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French island where ties can be renewed (7)","output":"### Answer: REUNION \n ### Explanation: Definition: French island,where ties can be renewed\n Double defn: 1st: With an acute accent, name of the French island in the Indian Ocean; and 2nd: An occasion where old ties can be renewed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extinct at last, my nemesis, woolly mammoth (7)","output":"### Answer: IMMENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mammoth\n **Anagram of**(woolly) \"my nemesis \" **minus **\"y\" and \"s\"**, the last 2 letters, respectively**(Extinct at last, \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleavage, that is something pleasing (5)","output":"### Answer: CUTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: something pleasing\n CUT(a cleavage;a fissure) + I.E.(abbrev. for the Latin for \"that is\").\nDefn: A pleasing and attractive person, especially a girl or a woman, with a part of the attraction for the latter being, well, a cleavage. An amusingly apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reverend backed when press finds nothing in church (9)","output":"### Answer: HONORIFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reverend\n **Reversal of**(backed) < [ IF(when, as in \"she purrs if;when I stroke her\") + IRON(to press, eg. clothing) **plus**(finds) O(the letter signifying 0;nothing) ] **contained in**(in) CH(abbrev. for \"church\") > .\nAnswer: A title conveying respect, of which Reverend is an example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Open to view, clear bust wobbles (9)","output":"### Answer: SCRUTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Open to view\n **Anagram of**(wobbles) CLEAR BUST. Another image-rich surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money invested in weird mineral (5)","output":"### Answer: EMERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: mineral\n M(abbrev. for \"money\") **contained in**(invested in) EERY(eerie;weird).\nAnswer: A hard greyish black material used as an abrasive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retreating piece in chess, traditional board game (5)","output":"### Answer: DARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: board game\n **Hidden in**(piece in) **reversal of**(Retreating) \"chess, traditional \". Smoothly hidden."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What generous butcher might provide glutton (4-5)","output":"### Answer: FREE-LIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: glutton\n Cryptic defn: Literally, offal that a generous might give away free.\nAnswer: One who gratifies his\/her appetite for food and drink with more than usual freedom."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charm about soldier having time for queen (9)","output":"### Answer: CAPTIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charm\n CA(abrrev. for \"circa\";about or approximately when referring to dates and time periods) + \"private\"(a solder of the lowest rank) **with **\"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **replaced by**(having \u2026 for) \"ER\"(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the queen).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place of shooting and assault (5)","output":"### Answer: ONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: assault\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a set on which a film may be shot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extravagant ring gentleman brought back for dish (7)","output":"### Answer: RISOTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\n **Reversal of**(brought back) [ OTT(abbrev. for \"over the top\";extravagant;in excess) + O(the circular letter representing a ring shape) + SIR(term of address for a gentleman) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disabled welcomed in by organisation offering sponsors for walk abroad (7)","output":"### Answer: ALAMEDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: walk abroad\n LAMED(past tense of \"to lame\";to disable) **contained in**(welcomed in by) AA(abbrev. for \"Alcoholics Anonymous\", the mutual aid organisation, whose more experienced members act as sponsors for other members to help them understand and follow the recovery programme).\nAnswer: A public walk shaded with trees in the southwestern region of the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European organisation invested in places to buy hammer (7)","output":"### Answer: MALLEUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hammer\n EU(abbrev. for the European Union, the organisation of European states) **contained in**(invested in) MALLS(complexes of a wide variety of shops).\nAnswer: The largest of the 3 small bones in the middle ear of mammals, non-technically called the hammer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Under the influence of drugs, dead set to party (7)","output":"### Answer: SEDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Under the influence of drugs\n **Anagram of**(to party) DEAD SET.\nDefn: \u2026. that calm and soothe you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild ox half destroyed northern town in Australia (7)","output":"### Answer: AUROCHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild ox\n \"Rochdale\"(the town in northern England) **minus its last 4 letters**(half destroyed) **contained in**(in) AUS(abbrev. for \"Australia\").\nAnswer: Large wild cattle, the ancestor of the domestic cattle, now extinct."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Another suggestion table leg also needs fixing (15)","output":"### Answer: COUNTERPROPOSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Another suggestion\n COUNTER(an elongated table, eg. on which food is served and eaten, say, in a cafeteria) + PROP(a leg;a support) + **anagram of**(needs fixing) ALSO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A setter's in torn clothing (7)","output":"### Answer: RAIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: clothing\n A + I'M(contraction of \"I am\", as \"setter's\" is a contraction of \"setter is\", and \"I\" is the self-referential pronoun for the setter) **contained in**(in) RENT(torn;with a tear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish one decimated when penultimate is caught (5)","output":"### Answer: TENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n \"tenth\"(1 decimated;divided by 10) **with its last but one letter changed to**(when penultimate is) \"c\"(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores). Should there be an indicator for the replacement of the second \"t\" in \"tenth\"? Eg. \"Fish \u2026.. is caught instead\", or some such."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Customers with legal right in court reported magazine (9)","output":"### Answer: CLIENTELE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Customers\n LIEN(a legal right on property) **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for a court of law) + **homophone of**(reported) \"Elle\"(the fashion magazine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having shed sides in the way, nightmarish location for plant (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ELM TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n \"Elm Street\"(the location for the series of \"A Nightmare On Elm Street\" horror movies) **minus the 1st and last letters of**(shed sides in the \u2026) \"street\"(way)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flat's very loud during racing event on screen (3-12)","output":"### Answer: NON-EFFERVESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flat\n FF(abbrev. for the musical direction, fortissimo, to play loudly) **contained in**(during) **anagram of**(racing) EVENT ON SCREEN.\nAnswer: If I put on my pedant's hat, I'd say that \"non-effervescent\" is to be (or is expected to be) without bubbles right from the start, as with still as opposed to sparkling water, whereas \"flat\" is to have lost its bubbles or is expected to, but does not, have bubbles, as with flat champagne."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sanctimonious pedantry ends with the involvement of authority (7)","output":"### Answer: PREACHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sanctimonious\n **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 ends) \"pedantry \" **containing**(with the involvement of) REACH(the range in which power, or authority, is effective, as in \"to be within the reach of the law\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expert on vegetation for cattle (9)","output":"### Answer: BUFFALOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: cattle\n BUFF(an expert in a specific field) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ALOES(plants of the genus Aloe, or another name for the eaglewood tree)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nowt strange with one of TV duo being on that good form (7)","output":"### Answer: DECORUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: good form\n [ O(letter representing 0;nothing;nowt in dialect in Northern England) + RUM(strange;odd) ] **placed below**(with \u2026 being on that, in a down clue) DEC(Declan Donnelly, one half of Ant and Dec, English comedy and TV presenting duo)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perks up having let out bodily fluid (7)","output":"### Answer: SPITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bodily fluid\n **Reversal of**(up) TIPS(perks;perquisites;additional benefits for, say, a waiter) **plus**(having) **anagram of**(out) LET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King admitting to being upset over daughter's skin-tight garment (7)","output":"### Answer: LEOTARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: skin-tight garment\n [ LEAR(Shakespeare's tragic king) **containing**(admitting) **reversal of**(\u2026 being upset) TO] **placed above**(over, in a down clue) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: County's groovy district? (7)","output":"### Answer: RUTLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: County\n [RUT LAND](cryptically, a region;district with plenty of ruts;grooves).\nAnswer: An English inland county."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legless group knocking back Special Brew (5)","output":"### Answer: ELAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legless group\n **Reversal of**(knocking back) [ SP(abbrev. for \"special\") + ALE(an alcoholic brew) ].\nDefn: A genus of snakes, not drunks. A nicely apt surface.\nThe pictures below have unidentified links to the crossword answers.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dreadful boob amidst clues is confusing! (15)","output":"### Answer: DISCOMBOBULATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: is confusing\n **Anagram of**(Dreadful) BOOB AMIDST CLUES.\nAnswer: A word of American origin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Original developer of waterside feature one secured (7)","output":"### Answer: PIONEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Original developer\n PIER(a waterside feature) **containing**(\u2026 secured) ONE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's unusual and courageous to change sides (7)","output":"### Answer: VARIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's unusual\n \"valiant\"(courageous) **with** \"l\"(abbrev. for the left side) **changed to** \"r\"(abbrev. for the right side) (to change sides)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge after second college fight (5)","output":"### Answer: SCRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: fight\n RAP(a charge;an accusation or criticism) **placed after**(after) [ S(abbrev. for \"second\", in time notation) + C(abbrev. for \"college\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree gets second prize, sixty per cent of first (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SILVER FIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\n SILVER(second prize, between the gold and bronze medals) + **the 1st 3 letters out of 5 of**(sixty per cent of) \"first \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conclude irate men ultimately must reform (9)","output":"### Answer: TERMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conclude\n **Anagram of**(reform) [IRATE MEN + **last letter of**(ultimately) \"must \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink, jar of choice, regularly brought over (5)","output":"### Answer: COCOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **The 2nd and every other letter of**(regularly) **reversal of**(brought over) \"jar of choice \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country kid changed in the end (5)","output":"### Answer: CHILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n \"child\"(a kid) **with its last letter changed**(changed in the end)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sinatra broadcast associated with US nationals (9)","output":"### Answer: AUSTRIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: nationals\n **Anagram of**(broadcast) SINATRA **containing**(associated with) US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Players upset her co-star (9)","output":"### Answer: ORCHESTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Players\n **Anagram of**(upset) HER CO-STAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old, retired workers joining party \u2013 that's better! (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: better\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + **reversal of**(retired) TU(abbrev. for \"trade union\";workers collectively) **plus**(joining) DO(a party;a social function).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Candidate \u2013 minor figure note indication of name change (7)","output":"### Answer: NOMINEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Candidate\n NO.(a minor form;abbrev. for \"number\";a figure) + MI(the 3rd tone in the diatonic musical scale) + NEE(an indication of a woman's maiden name before her name change)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Investigate old American explosive device (7)","output":"### Answer: EXAMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Investigate\n EX-(the prefix indicating \"former\";old) + A(abbrev. for \"American\") + MINE(an explosive device)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rou\u00e9, lusty spirit, working with stealth (15)","output":"### Answer: SURREPTITIOUSLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with stealth\n **Anagram of**(working) ROU\u00c9, LUSTY SPIRIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cop outdistances criminal finding sources of funds (7,8)","output":"### Answer: DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sources of funds\n **Anagram of**(criminal) COP OUTDISTANCES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More confident about company, one cleans up (7)","output":"### Answer: SCOURER \n ### Explanation: Definition: , one cleans up\n SURER(more confident) **containing**(about) CO.(abbrev. for a commercial company)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge too much for crop initially \u2013 I reprove angrily (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERPRICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge too much\n **Anagram of**(angrily) [***1st letter of***(initially) \"crop\" + I REPROVE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poet feels strong emotion (5)","output":"### Answer: BURNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet,feels strong emotion\n Double defn: 1st: Scottish poet, Robert."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wood workers, ones celebrating wildly when rector becomes bishop (9)","output":"### Answer: BEVELLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wood workers\n \"revellers\"(ones celebrating wildly) **with** \"r\"(abbrev. for \"rector\") **replaced by** \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bishop\", say, in chess)( when \u2026 becomes \u2026).\nAnswer: Machines, specifically to cut bevels in timber."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Generous contribution from popular German (5)","output":"### Answer: LARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Generous\n **Hidden in**(contribution from) \"popular German \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Craft if moving? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAFFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Craft if moving\n **Anagram of**(moving) CRAFT IF.\nAnswer: Collective noun for moving craft;vehicles. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Value highly having firm, Harrods, say, alongside (3,5,5,2)","output":"### Answer: SET GREAT STORE BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Value highly\n SET(firm;having decided, not about to be changed) + GREAT STORE(an example of which;say, is Harrods in London) + BY(alongside)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excited parent at opening of modern place to live (9)","output":"### Answer: APARTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: place to live\n **Anagram of**(Excited) [PARENT AT + **1st letter of**(opening of) \"modern\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fuss after removing covers, scary agent cut diamond (9)","output":"### Answer: CARBONADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: diamond\n ADO(fuss;bother) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) [ \"scary \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(removing covers) + \"Bond\"(James, fictional secret agent) **minus its last letter**(cut) ].\nAnswer: An inferior variety of diamond used for polishing and drilling, aka black diamond."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No native icon relaxing overlooking French waters (7)","output":"### Answer: INCOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: No native\n **Anagram of**(relaxing) ICON **placed above**(overlooking, in a down clue) MER(French for the sea;waters).\nAnswer: A person who comes to live in a place he\/she was not born in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gets to answer, that's terrific, announces inexperienced novice solver just starting (7)","output":"### Answer: ATTAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gets\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(just starting) \"answer, that's terrific, announces inexperienced novice solver \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guy from north in lake (5)","output":"### Answer: ERNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guy\n N(abbrev. for \"north\") **contained in**(in) ERIE(one of the Great Lakes in North America)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lively following drink? Right! (5)","output":"### Answer: ALERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lively\n ALE(an alcoholic drink) + RT(abbrev. for \"right\").\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dreadful boob amidst clues is confusing! (15)","output":"### Answer: DISCOMBOBULATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: is confusing\n **Anagram of**(Dreadful) BOOB AMIDST CLUES.\nAnswer: A word of American origin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Original developer of waterside feature one secured (7)","output":"### Answer: PIONEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Original developer\n PIER(a waterside feature) **containing**(\u2026 secured) ONE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's unusual and courageous to change sides (7)","output":"### Answer: VARIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's unusual\n \"valiant\"(courageous) **with** \"l\"(abbrev. for the left side) **changed to** \"r\"(abbrev. for the right side) (to change sides)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge after second college fight (5)","output":"### Answer: SCRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: fight\n RAP(a charge;an accusation or criticism) **placed after**(after) [ S(abbrev. for \"second\", in time notation) + C(abbrev. for \"college\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree gets second prize, sixty per cent of first (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SILVER FIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\n SILVER(second prize, between the gold and bronze medals) + **the 1st 3 letters out of 5 of**(sixty per cent of) \"first \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conclude irate men ultimately must reform (9)","output":"### Answer: TERMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conclude\n **Anagram of**(reform) [IRATE MEN + **last letter of**(ultimately) \"must \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink, jar of choice, regularly brought over (5)","output":"### Answer: COCOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **The 2nd and every other letter of**(regularly) **reversal of**(brought over) \"jar of choice \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country kid changed in the end (5)","output":"### Answer: CHILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n \"child\"(a kid) **with its last letter changed**(changed in the end)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sinatra broadcast associated with US nationals (9)","output":"### Answer: AUSTRIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: nationals\n **Anagram of**(broadcast) SINATRA **containing**(associated with) US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Players upset her co-star (9)","output":"### Answer: ORCHESTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Players\n **Anagram of**(upset) HER CO-STAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old, retired workers joining party \u2013 that's better! (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: better\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + **reversal of**(retired) TU(abbrev. for \"trade union\";workers collectively) **plus**(joining) DO(a party;a social function).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Candidate \u2013 minor figure note indication of name change (7)","output":"### Answer: NOMINEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Candidate\n NO.(a minor form;abbrev. for \"number\";a figure) + MI(the 3rd tone in the diatonic musical scale) + NEE(an indication of a woman's maiden name before her name change)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Investigate old American explosive device (7)","output":"### Answer: EXAMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Investigate\n EX-(the prefix indicating \"former\";old) + A(abbrev. for \"American\") + MINE(an explosive device)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rou\u00e9, lusty spirit, working with stealth (15)","output":"### Answer: SURREPTITIOUSLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with stealth\n **Anagram of**(working) ROU\u00c9, LUSTY SPIRIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cop outdistances criminal finding sources of funds (7,8)","output":"### Answer: DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sources of funds\n **Anagram of**(criminal) COP OUTDISTANCES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More confident about company, one cleans up (7)","output":"### Answer: SCOURER \n ### Explanation: Definition: , one cleans up\n SURER(more confident) **containing**(about) CO.(abbrev. for a commercial company)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge too much for crop initially \u2013 I reprove angrily (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERPRICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge too much\n **Anagram of**(angrily) [***1st letter of***(initially) \"crop\" + I REPROVE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poet feels strong emotion (5)","output":"### Answer: BURNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet,feels strong emotion\n Double defn: 1st: Scottish poet, Robert."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wood workers, ones celebrating wildly when rector becomes bishop (9)","output":"### Answer: BEVELLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wood workers\n \"revellers\"(ones celebrating wildly) **with** \"r\"(abbrev. for \"rector\") **replaced by** \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bishop\", say, in chess)( when \u2026 becomes \u2026).\nAnswer: Machines, specifically to cut bevels in timber."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Generous contribution from popular German (5)","output":"### Answer: LARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Generous\n **Hidden in**(contribution from) \"popular German \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Craft if moving? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAFFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Craft if moving\n **Anagram of**(moving) CRAFT IF.\nAnswer: Collective noun for moving craft;vehicles. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Value highly having firm, Harrods, say, alongside (3,5,5,2)","output":"### Answer: SET GREAT STORE BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Value highly\n SET(firm;having decided, not about to be changed) + GREAT STORE(an example of which;say, is Harrods in London) + BY(alongside)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excited parent at opening of modern place to live (9)","output":"### Answer: APARTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: place to live\n **Anagram of**(Excited) [PARENT AT + **1st letter of**(opening of) \"modern\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fuss after removing covers, scary agent cut diamond (9)","output":"### Answer: CARBONADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: diamond\n ADO(fuss;bother) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) [ \"scary \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(removing covers) + \"Bond\"(James, fictional secret agent) **minus its last letter**(cut) ].\nAnswer: An inferior variety of diamond used for polishing and drilling, aka black diamond."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No native icon relaxing overlooking French waters (7)","output":"### Answer: INCOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: No native\n **Anagram of**(relaxing) ICON **placed above**(overlooking, in a down clue) MER(French for the sea;waters).\nAnswer: A person who comes to live in a place he\/she was not born in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gets to answer, that's terrific, announces inexperienced novice solver just starting (7)","output":"### Answer: ATTAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gets\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(just starting) \"answer, that's terrific, announces inexperienced novice solver \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guy from north in lake (5)","output":"### Answer: ERNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guy\n N(abbrev. for \"north\") **contained in**(in) ERIE(one of the Great Lakes in North America)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lively following drink? Right! (5)","output":"### Answer: ALERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lively\n ALE(an alcoholic drink) + RT(abbrev. for \"right\").\nThe following pictures have unidentified connections with the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Are you Ben? Apparently not (6)","output":"### Answer: ARTHUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Are you Ben? Apparently not\n ART(olden term for \"are\") + HUR(Ben, fictional character).\nAnswer: If you're Arthur, then, on the surface, you can't be Ben."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bronz? (8)","output":"### Answer: SHORTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bronz\n A reverse clue \u2013 the answer provides the wordplay: Bronze (**AGE**, a prehistoric period) **minus its last letter**(**SHORT**) = Bronz."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loaf taken from wrapper and chewed noisily (8)","output":"### Answer: BAGUETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loaf\n **Homophone of**(noisily) \"bag\"(a container you could regard as a wrapper) **plus**(and) \"ate\"(chewed \u2013 \"ate\" could be pronounced to either rhyme with \"at\", or to rhyme with \"eight\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roar away on time to see 5 down here (2,4)","output":"### Answer: TV ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: see 5 down here\n VROOM(onomatopoetically, to roar away, in your Ferrari perhaps) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: Where to watch competitive games broadcast on the telly;the answer to 5 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very sad to find out what's popular on Twitter (5-7)","output":"### Answer: HEART-RENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very sad\n HEAR(to find out by word of mouth) + TRENDING(Twitter-speak for what many people are following or discussing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cent remains legal tender (4)","output":"### Answer: CASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal tender\n C(abbrev. for \"cent\") + ASH(the remains after burning)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet delicacy in which I go to jug (8)","output":"### Answer: TACITURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quiet\n TACT(delicacy shown by, say, diplomats) **containing**(\u2026 in which \u2026 go) I **plus**(to) URN(a jug)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Circle Line trips are timed (8)","output":"### Answer: DIAMETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Circle Line\n **Anagram of**(trips) ARE TIMED.\nDefn: A line joining 2 points on a circle passing through its centre.\n**MINEFIELDS** : [MINE FIELDS](in eg. cricket, if your team is batting, mine will be fielding).\nDefn: Controversial issues that one should disengage from in order not to get into trouble."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To play, I set up soccer for those who dislike union (12)","output":"### Answer: EUROSCEPTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: those who dislike union\n **Anagram of**(To play) I SET UP SOCCER.\nDefn: Those who dislike their respective countries joining the European Union or any such."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show responsible attitude to how the cards may fall (4,2)","output":"### Answer: FACE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show responsible attitude,how the cards may fall\n Double defn: 2nd: How playing cards may literally land if thrown up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appeared to have made a fag? (6,2)","output":"### Answer: ROLLED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appeared,made a fag\n Double defn: 2nd: Made your own cigarette by rolling cigarette paper into a tube and filling it with tobacco. Does anyone do that nowadays?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is going to increase the population? Extremely grave conditions (8)","output":"### Answer: GESTATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is going to increase the population\n **1st and last letters of**(Extremely) \"grave \" + STATES(conditions;sets of circumstances one is in, or attributes one has).\nAnswer: Is carrying developing young during pregnancy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offensive breaks through peace line in village (6)","output":"### Answer: SHTETL \n ### Explanation: Definition: village\n TET(in the Vietnam War, the military campaign launched by the North against the South and its allies, in 1968 during Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year) **contained in**(breaks through) [ SH(an interjection to request for quiet, as is, apparently, the interjection \"Peace!\") + L(abbrev. for \"line\") ]\nDefn: Formerly, a Jewish village in Eastern Europe. This one stumped me."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tweak what the barely literate can do? (8)","output":"### Answer: READJUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tweak\n [READ, JUST](if you're barely literate you could just about read)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: You struggle to gut two hens to feed the Queen's horse (9)","output":"### Answer: HOUYHNHNM \n ### Explanation: Definition: horse\n { **Anagram of**(struggle) YOU **plus**(to) 2(two)x [ \"hen\" **minus its inner letter**(gut)] } **contained in**(to feed) H.M.(abbrev. for \"Her Majesty\", the Queen).\nDefn: Well-misdirected, as the Queen owns many famous horses, but this one is of a fictional breed found in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wretch lying in the sun may cop it \u2014 the cane! (6)","output":"### Answer: RATTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cane\n RAT(a wretch;a despicable person) + TAN(what you may cop;get, by lying in the sun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boxed games? (9,6)","output":"### Answer: SPECTATOR SPORTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boxed games\n Cryptic defn: Refering to games you could watch on the box;the television."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Widening of appeal in a court, he resolved (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTREACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Widening of appeal\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 resolved) A COURT, HE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ready for bed, attempted to move one along a bit (5)","output":"### Answer: TIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ready for bed\n TRIED(attempted) with \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\") **moved to another position in the word**(to move \u2026 along a bit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flat charge being made much smaller brought a tear (6,4)","output":"### Answer: GROUND RENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flat charge\n GROUND(made much smaller by grinding, eg. pepper seeds) **plus**(brought) RENT(a tear, in, say, cloth).\nDefn: \u2026 paid by a lessee to a lessor for use of land."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fix for rival to lose head, having drunk a little whisky? (10)","output":"### Answer: MANIPULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fix\n \"emulate\"(to rival;to be similar to) **minus its 1st letter**(to lose head) **containing**(having drunk) NIP(a little amount of whisky).\nDefn: To influence or arrange an outcome or behaviour through improper or illegal means."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spare tyre going down, not at first being inflated (9)","output":"### Answer: TUMESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: inflated\n TUM(short for tummy;stomach, which could be covered by a layer of fat;a spare tyre in slang) + \"descent\"(the act of going down) **minus its 1st letter**(not at first).\nDefn: Swollen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have cannabis for sale one could find a meal here, too (8)","output":"### Answer: STOCKPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one could find a meal here, too\n Cd If one is selling pot(slang for cannabis;marijuana), then one will have a stock of it.\nDefn: A pot in which is cooked stock for soup, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lover taken in secret? Yes and no (5)","output":"### Answer: OVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: secret?,no\n **Hidden in**(in secret? Yes) \"Lover taken \".\nDefn: No, it's not secret."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Are you Ben? Apparently not (6)","output":"### Answer: ARTHUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Are you Ben? Apparently not\n ART(olden term for \"are\") + HUR(Ben, fictional character).\nAnswer: If you're Arthur, then, on the surface, you can't be Ben."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bronz? (8)","output":"### Answer: SHORTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bronz\n A reverse clue \u2013 the answer provides the wordplay: Bronze (**AGE**, a prehistoric period) **minus its last letter**(**SHORT**) = Bronz."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loaf taken from wrapper and chewed noisily (8)","output":"### Answer: BAGUETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loaf\n **Homophone of**(noisily) \"bag\"(a container you could regard as a wrapper) **plus**(and) \"ate\"(chewed \u2013 \"ate\" could be pronounced to either rhyme with \"at\", or to rhyme with \"eight\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roar away on time to see 5 down here (2,4)","output":"### Answer: TV ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: see 5 down here\n VROOM(onomatopoetically, to roar away, in your Ferrari perhaps) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: Where to watch competitive games broadcast on the telly;the answer to 5 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very sad to find out what's popular on Twitter (5-7)","output":"### Answer: HEART-RENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very sad\n HEAR(to find out by word of mouth) + TRENDING(Twitter-speak for what many people are following or discussing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cent remains legal tender (4)","output":"### Answer: CASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal tender\n C(abbrev. for \"cent\") + ASH(the remains after burning)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet delicacy in which I go to jug (8)","output":"### Answer: TACITURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quiet\n TACT(delicacy shown by, say, diplomats) **containing**(\u2026 in which \u2026 go) I **plus**(to) URN(a jug)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Circle Line trips are timed (8)","output":"### Answer: DIAMETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Circle Line\n **Anagram of**(trips) ARE TIMED.\nDefn: A line joining 2 points on a circle passing through its centre.\n**MINEFIELDS** : [MINE FIELDS](in eg. cricket, if your team is batting, mine will be fielding).\nDefn: Controversial issues that one should disengage from in order not to get into trouble."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To play, I set up soccer for those who dislike union (12)","output":"### Answer: EUROSCEPTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: those who dislike union\n **Anagram of**(To play) I SET UP SOCCER.\nDefn: Those who dislike their respective countries joining the European Union or any such."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show responsible attitude to how the cards may fall (4,2)","output":"### Answer: FACE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show responsible attitude,how the cards may fall\n Double defn: 2nd: How playing cards may literally land if thrown up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appeared to have made a fag? (6,2)","output":"### Answer: ROLLED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appeared,made a fag\n Double defn: 2nd: Made your own cigarette by rolling cigarette paper into a tube and filling it with tobacco. Does anyone do that nowadays?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is going to increase the population? Extremely grave conditions (8)","output":"### Answer: GESTATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is going to increase the population\n **1st and last letters of**(Extremely) \"grave \" + STATES(conditions;sets of circumstances one is in, or attributes one has).\nAnswer: Is carrying developing young during pregnancy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offensive breaks through peace line in village (6)","output":"### Answer: SHTETL \n ### Explanation: Definition: village\n TET(in the Vietnam War, the military campaign launched by the North against the South and its allies, in 1968 during Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year) **contained in**(breaks through) [ SH(an interjection to request for quiet, as is, apparently, the interjection \"Peace!\") + L(abbrev. for \"line\") ]\nDefn: Formerly, a Jewish village in Eastern Europe. This one stumped me."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tweak what the barely literate can do? (8)","output":"### Answer: READJUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tweak\n [READ, JUST](if you're barely literate you could just about read)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: You struggle to gut two hens to feed the Queen's horse (9)","output":"### Answer: HOUYHNHNM \n ### Explanation: Definition: horse\n { **Anagram of**(struggle) YOU **plus**(to) 2(two)x [ \"hen\" **minus its inner letter**(gut)] } **contained in**(to feed) H.M.(abbrev. for \"Her Majesty\", the Queen).\nDefn: Well-misdirected, as the Queen owns many famous horses, but this one is of a fictional breed found in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wretch lying in the sun may cop it \u2014 the cane! (6)","output":"### Answer: RATTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cane\n RAT(a wretch;a despicable person) + TAN(what you may cop;get, by lying in the sun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boxed games? (9,6)","output":"### Answer: SPECTATOR SPORTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boxed games\n Cryptic defn: Refering to games you could watch on the box;the television."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Widening of appeal in a court, he resolved (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTREACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Widening of appeal\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 resolved) A COURT, HE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ready for bed, attempted to move one along a bit (5)","output":"### Answer: TIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ready for bed\n TRIED(attempted) with \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\") **moved to another position in the word**(to move \u2026 along a bit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flat charge being made much smaller brought a tear (6,4)","output":"### Answer: GROUND RENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flat charge\n GROUND(made much smaller by grinding, eg. pepper seeds) **plus**(brought) RENT(a tear, in, say, cloth).\nDefn: \u2026 paid by a lessee to a lessor for use of land."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fix for rival to lose head, having drunk a little whisky? (10)","output":"### Answer: MANIPULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fix\n \"emulate\"(to rival;to be similar to) **minus its 1st letter**(to lose head) **containing**(having drunk) NIP(a little amount of whisky).\nDefn: To influence or arrange an outcome or behaviour through improper or illegal means."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spare tyre going down, not at first being inflated (9)","output":"### Answer: TUMESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: inflated\n TUM(short for tummy;stomach, which could be covered by a layer of fat;a spare tyre in slang) + \"descent\"(the act of going down) **minus its 1st letter**(not at first).\nDefn: Swollen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have cannabis for sale one could find a meal here, too (8)","output":"### Answer: STOCKPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one could find a meal here, too\n Cd If one is selling pot(slang for cannabis;marijuana), then one will have a stock of it.\nDefn: A pot in which is cooked stock for soup, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lover taken in secret? Yes and no (5)","output":"### Answer: OVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: secret?,no\n **Hidden in**(in secret? Yes) \"Lover taken \".\nDefn: No, it's not secret."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eatery has starter of rissoles in gravy (6)","output":"### Answer: BISTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eatery\n ***1st letter of***(starter of) \"rissoles \" **contained in**(in) BISTO(the UK brand named product for thickening, flavouring and browning gravy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snag with Thailand ending revolutionary conflict has Obama losing heart (8)","output":"### Answer: DRAWBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snag\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 ending) \"Thailand \" + **reversal of**(revolutionary) WAR(a conflict) **plus**(has) \"Barack\"(Obama, US president) **minus** ***its middle letters***(losing heart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made non-starter sequel to hit space adventure (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCAPADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: adventure\n \"Made \" **minus its 1st letter**(non-starter) **placed after**(sequel to, in an across clue) **anagram of**(hit) SPACE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paganini endlessly suffering heart disease (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: heart disease\n **Anagram of**(suffering) \"Paganini \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Circle around loo in place where getting runs is likely! (4)","output":"### Answer: OVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: place where getting runs is likely\n O(the letter representing a circle) + **reversal of**(around) LAV(short for \"lavatory\";in slang, loo).\nDefn: The historic cricket ground where batsmen get runs (not the runs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He organises shooting sessions with goalie after match (10)","output":"### Answer: GAMEKEEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He organises shooting sessions\n KEEPER(short for \"goalkeeper\";a goalie, in, say, football) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) GAME(a sporting match).\nDefn: \u2026 where wild game are shot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creepy-crawly, pointlessly biting fellow, spread disease (6)","output":"### Answer: INFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: spread disease\n \"insect\"(a creepy-crawly) **minus \"s\"**(abbrev. for the compass point, south)(pointlessly) **containing**(biting) F(abbrev. for \"fellow\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Identify O'Connor's house by Finisterre (8)","output":"### Answer: DESCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Identify\n DES(O'Connor, British singer and TV personality) + CRIB(a small house;a cottage) **plus**(by) **last letter of** (Finis;the finish;the end) \"terre \". And Finisterre is in Spain, the abbrev. for which is \"E\"(Espana)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old joke about chicken crossing street even aunt will follow (8)","output":"### Answer: CHESTNUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old joke\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about with reference to time periods) + HEN(a chicken when it's grown a bit) **containing**(crossing) ST(abbrev. for \"street\") **placed before**(\u2026 will follow, in an across clue) **2nd and 4th letters of**(even) \"aunt\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remove tab from veritably hideous uniform (6)","output":"### Answer: LIVERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: uniform\n **Anagram of**(hideous) \"veritably \" **minus**(Remove \u2026 from) \"tab \".\nDefn: \u2026, worn by some menservants and chauffeurs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Touched by advice on page and print spacing from writer (4-3,3)","output":"### Answer: FELT-TIP PEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\n FELT(touched) **plus**(by) TIP(a piece of advice) **plus**(on) P(abbrev. for a page, say, in a book) **plus**(and) EN(in printing, a unit of measurement of spacing, equal to one-twelfth of an inch).\nDefn: A writing implement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capable of power in workout (2,2)","output":"### Answer: UP TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capable of\n P(abbrev. for \"power\" in physics) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(work) OUT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer from Denmark hosts ball in Victoria and Albert's capital (6)","output":"### Answer: DVORAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n DK(international code for Denmark) **containing**(hosts) < [ O(the shape of a ball;a 3-dimensional circle) **contained in**(in) VR(abbrev. for \"Victoria Regina\", Queen Victoria) ] **plus**(and) **1st letter of**(\u2026's capital) \"Albert \">. The last to be parsed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sneaky way out of swimming baths back to house on banks of lake (8)","output":"### Answer: LOOPHOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sneaky way out\n **Reversal of**(back) POOL(swimming baths) **plus**(to) HO(abbrev. for \"house\") **plus**(on) **1st and last letters of**(banks of) \"lake \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Create purpose in green movement (8)","output":"### Answer: ENGENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Create \n END(a purpose;an objective) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 movement) GREEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some native deer are strangely the least widely known (6)","output":"### Answer: RAREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: least widely known \n **Hidden in**(Some native) \"deer are strangely \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Batting side initially happening to get man into safe area is over the moon (2,7,6)","output":"### Answer: IN SEVENTH HEAVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: over the moon \n IN(descriptive of the cricket side taking its turn at bat) + **1st letter of**(initially) \"side \" + EVENT(a happening) **plus**(to get) [ HE(pronoun for a man) **contained in**(into) HAVEN(a safe area, as in a \"tax haven\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endlessly groom large dog (5)","output":"### Answer: TRAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\n \"train\"(to groom;to prepare, say, for a job position) **minus its last letter**(Endlessly) + L(abbrev. for \"large\"].\nDefn: To follow, as a dog might."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primate managed to get godhead into published article (5-4)","output":"### Answer: ORANG-UTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Primate\n [ RAN(managed, say, a commercial concern) **plus**(to get) **1st letter of**(\u2026head) \"god \" ] **contained in**(into) OUT(published, as in \"is her new book out?\") + AN(an indefinite article in grammar).\nDefn: \u2026 , in the local language, \"man of the forest\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imagined setter in fear! (7)","output":"### Answer: DREAMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imagined\n ME(self-referential pronoun for the setter) **contained in**(in) DREAD(a great fear of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Need to pursue a cry of woe (5)","output":"### Answer: ALACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: cry of woe\n LACK(a need;not having) **placed below**(to pursue, in a down clue) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worst fear is a computer problem to put up with (7)","output":"### Answer: BUGBEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worst fear\n BUG(a computer problem in a programme, leading to user fear and loathing) + BEAR(to put up with;to tolerate, eg. computer bugs).\nDefn: A thing that causes obsessive fear or anxiety."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Can't betray rules set out for pilgrims' stories (10,5)","output":"### Answer: CANTERBURY TALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: pilgrims' stories\n **Anagram of**(set out) CAN'T BETRAY RULES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cockney chars raised whip-round with brilliance (9)","output":"### Answer: SPLENDOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: brilliance\n **Reversal of**(raised) 'ELPS(Cockney for \"helps\";ladies who clean homes or offices;chars) + **anagram of**(whip) ROUND."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deliver TV for nothing (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SET FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deliver\n SET(a TV) + FREE(for nothing;gratis).\nDefn: To rescue from a bad situation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunkard, having left after double parking, got into row (7)","output":"### Answer: TIPPLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drunkard\n [ L(abbrev. for \"left\") **placed below**(after, in a down clue) twice(double) P(abbrev. for \"parking\") ] **contained in**(got into) TIER(a row;a rank, placed one behind or above another)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King aboard rough ride gets irritated (5)","output":"### Answer: IRKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: irritated\n K(abbrev. for \"king\") **contained in**(aboard) **anagram of**(rough) RIDE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Escort American girl (5)","output":"### Answer: USHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Escort\n US(abbrev. for things American) + HER(pronoun for a girl).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eatery has starter of rissoles in gravy (6)","output":"### Answer: BISTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eatery\n ***1st letter of***(starter of) \"rissoles \" **contained in**(in) BISTO(the UK brand named product for thickening, flavouring and browning gravy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snag with Thailand ending revolutionary conflict has Obama losing heart (8)","output":"### Answer: DRAWBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snag\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 ending) \"Thailand \" + **reversal of**(revolutionary) WAR(a conflict) **plus**(has) \"Barack\"(Obama, US president) **minus** ***its middle letters***(losing heart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made non-starter sequel to hit space adventure (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCAPADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: adventure\n \"Made \" **minus its 1st letter**(non-starter) **placed after**(sequel to, in an across clue) **anagram of**(hit) SPACE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paganini endlessly suffering heart disease (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: heart disease\n **Anagram of**(suffering) \"Paganini \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Circle around loo in place where getting runs is likely! (4)","output":"### Answer: OVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: place where getting runs is likely\n O(the letter representing a circle) + **reversal of**(around) LAV(short for \"lavatory\";in slang, loo).\nDefn: The historic cricket ground where batsmen get runs (not the runs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He organises shooting sessions with goalie after match (10)","output":"### Answer: GAMEKEEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He organises shooting sessions\n KEEPER(short for \"goalkeeper\";a goalie, in, say, football) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) GAME(a sporting match).\nDefn: \u2026 where wild game are shot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creepy-crawly, pointlessly biting fellow, spread disease (6)","output":"### Answer: INFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: spread disease\n \"insect\"(a creepy-crawly) **minus \"s\"**(abbrev. for the compass point, south)(pointlessly) **containing**(biting) F(abbrev. for \"fellow\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Identify O'Connor's house by Finisterre (8)","output":"### Answer: DESCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Identify\n DES(O'Connor, British singer and TV personality) + CRIB(a small house;a cottage) **plus**(by) **last letter of** (Finis;the finish;the end) \"terre \". And Finisterre is in Spain, the abbrev. for which is \"E\"(Espana)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old joke about chicken crossing street even aunt will follow (8)","output":"### Answer: CHESTNUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old joke\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about with reference to time periods) + HEN(a chicken when it's grown a bit) **containing**(crossing) ST(abbrev. for \"street\") **placed before**(\u2026 will follow, in an across clue) **2nd and 4th letters of**(even) \"aunt\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remove tab from veritably hideous uniform (6)","output":"### Answer: LIVERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: uniform\n **Anagram of**(hideous) \"veritably \" **minus**(Remove \u2026 from) \"tab \".\nDefn: \u2026, worn by some menservants and chauffeurs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Touched by advice on page and print spacing from writer (4-3,3)","output":"### Answer: FELT-TIP PEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\n FELT(touched) **plus**(by) TIP(a piece of advice) **plus**(on) P(abbrev. for a page, say, in a book) **plus**(and) EN(in printing, a unit of measurement of spacing, equal to one-twelfth of an inch).\nDefn: A writing implement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capable of power in workout (2,2)","output":"### Answer: UP TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capable of\n P(abbrev. for \"power\" in physics) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(work) OUT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer from Denmark hosts ball in Victoria and Albert's capital (6)","output":"### Answer: DVORAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n DK(international code for Denmark) **containing**(hosts) < [ O(the shape of a ball;a 3-dimensional circle) **contained in**(in) VR(abbrev. for \"Victoria Regina\", Queen Victoria) ] **plus**(and) **1st letter of**(\u2026's capital) \"Albert \">. The last to be parsed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sneaky way out of swimming baths back to house on banks of lake (8)","output":"### Answer: LOOPHOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sneaky way out\n **Reversal of**(back) POOL(swimming baths) **plus**(to) HO(abbrev. for \"house\") **plus**(on) **1st and last letters of**(banks of) \"lake \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Create purpose in green movement (8)","output":"### Answer: ENGENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Create \n END(a purpose;an objective) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 movement) GREEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some native deer are strangely the least widely known (6)","output":"### Answer: RAREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: least widely known \n **Hidden in**(Some native) \"deer are strangely \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Batting side initially happening to get man into safe area is over the moon (2,7,6)","output":"### Answer: IN SEVENTH HEAVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: over the moon \n IN(descriptive of the cricket side taking its turn at bat) + **1st letter of**(initially) \"side \" + EVENT(a happening) **plus**(to get) [ HE(pronoun for a man) **contained in**(into) HAVEN(a safe area, as in a \"tax haven\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endlessly groom large dog (5)","output":"### Answer: TRAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\n \"train\"(to groom;to prepare, say, for a job position) **minus its last letter**(Endlessly) + L(abbrev. for \"large\"].\nDefn: To follow, as a dog might."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primate managed to get godhead into published article (5-4)","output":"### Answer: ORANG-UTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Primate\n [ RAN(managed, say, a commercial concern) **plus**(to get) **1st letter of**(\u2026head) \"god \" ] **contained in**(into) OUT(published, as in \"is her new book out?\") + AN(an indefinite article in grammar).\nDefn: \u2026 , in the local language, \"man of the forest\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imagined setter in fear! (7)","output":"### Answer: DREAMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imagined\n ME(self-referential pronoun for the setter) **contained in**(in) DREAD(a great fear of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Need to pursue a cry of woe (5)","output":"### Answer: ALACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: cry of woe\n LACK(a need;not having) **placed below**(to pursue, in a down clue) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worst fear is a computer problem to put up with (7)","output":"### Answer: BUGBEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worst fear\n BUG(a computer problem in a programme, leading to user fear and loathing) + BEAR(to put up with;to tolerate, eg. computer bugs).\nDefn: A thing that causes obsessive fear or anxiety."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Can't betray rules set out for pilgrims' stories (10,5)","output":"### Answer: CANTERBURY TALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: pilgrims' stories\n **Anagram of**(set out) CAN'T BETRAY RULES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cockney chars raised whip-round with brilliance (9)","output":"### Answer: SPLENDOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: brilliance\n **Reversal of**(raised) 'ELPS(Cockney for \"helps\";ladies who clean homes or offices;chars) + **anagram of**(whip) ROUND."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deliver TV for nothing (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SET FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deliver\n SET(a TV) + FREE(for nothing;gratis).\nDefn: To rescue from a bad situation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunkard, having left after double parking, got into row (7)","output":"### Answer: TIPPLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drunkard\n [ L(abbrev. for \"left\") **placed below**(after, in a down clue) twice(double) P(abbrev. for \"parking\") ] **contained in**(got into) TIER(a row;a rank, placed one behind or above another)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King aboard rough ride gets irritated (5)","output":"### Answer: IRKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: irritated\n K(abbrev. for \"king\") **contained in**(aboard) **anagram of**(rough) RIDE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Escort American girl (5)","output":"### Answer: USHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Escort\n US(abbrev. for things American) + HER(pronoun for a girl).\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)*\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Way out of wind tunnel (8)","output":"### Answer: LOOPHOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way out\n LOOP(to wind round, making a loop) + HOLE(an area hollowed out in something solid;a tunnel). Good misdirection."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught help stealing last of liqueur (6)","output":"### Answer: CASSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: liqueur\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket) + \"assist\"(to help) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 stealing last of).\nDefn: \u2026 made from blackcurrants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posts editorials (7)","output":"### Answer: COLUMNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Posts,editorials\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French dress has space to stretch (7)","output":"### Answer: LEGROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: space to stretch\n LE(French for \"the\") + GROOM(to dress;to smarten one's or another's appearance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crease new bedding (5)","output":"### Answer: LINEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: bedding\n LINE(a crease, say, in material, or even on the cricket pitch) + N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whisk tea beggar adulterated (3-6)","output":"### Answer: EGG-BEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whisk\n **Anagram of**(adulterated) TEA BEGGAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A gem found by a police searchlight? (5-7)","output":"### Answer: BOBBY-DAZZLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A gem\n BOBBY(a British police officer) DAZZLER(a searchlight, perhaps one used by the police).\nAnswer: One who is excellent, originally from northern English dialect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: While undergoing treatment, given bad drug for being unfriendly (12)","output":"### Answer: INHOSPITABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unfriendly\n { [IN HOSPITAL]( undergoing medical treatment) **containing**(While \u2026, given) B(abbrev. for \"bad\") } + E(abbrev. for the drug Ecastasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Circle date for invading and finding capacity (9)","output":"### Answer: BANDWIDTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: capacity\n BAND(a circular piece of material) + { D(abbrev. for \"date\") **contained in**(for invading) WITH(and;together) }.\nDefn: \u2026 of an electronic communication channel, in terms of the amount of data that can be passed along it in a given period of time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imprisoning grandmother that is foolish (5)","output":"### Answer: INANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: foolish\n NAN(term for one's grandmother) **contained in**(Imprisoning \u2026) IE(abbrev. for the Latin \"id est\";that is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rat's one who might formulate this? (7)","output":"### Answer: TREASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n **Anagram of**(who might formulate) RAT'S ONE.\nDefn: \u2026 is what a rat might formulate;devise or develop. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go wild in Turin or party (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RUN RIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go wild\n **Anagram of**(party) TURIN OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article on curse lacks a solution (6)","output":"### Answer: ANSWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: solution\n AN(in grammar, an indefinite article) **plus**(on) \"swear\"(to curse) **minus**(lacks) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New chemical not left out for technician (8)","output":"### Answer: MECHANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: technician\n **Anagram of**(out) [ N(abbrev. for \"new\") + \"chemical \" **minus**(not) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pub gets final place setting (6)","output":"### Answer: LOCALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: setting\n LOCAL(the pub near your home or place of work) **plus**(gets) last letter of(final \u2026) \"place \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: During tea, nothing was bowled at Oval (6)","output":"### Answer: OBLONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oval\n \"oolong\"(a dark Chinese tea that has been partly fermented before drying) **with an inner**(During \u2026) ***\"o\"***(letter representing zero;nothing) **replaced by**(was) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bowled\" in cricket).\nAnswer: Having an elongated shape, starting from a square or a circle, the former being the more commonly used. A nice cricketing surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Titanic found by old Unesco or Greenpeace, possibly, in dip (9)","output":"### Answer: HUMONGOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Titanic\n [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + NGO(abbrev. for \"non-governmental organisation\", examples of which;possibly are Unesco and Greenpeace) ] **contained in**(in) HUMUS(one of the alternative spellings of \"hummus\", a food dip popular in the Middle East)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The leaning tower of Pisa? (6,8)","output":"### Answer: LISTED BUILDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: The leaning tower of Pisa\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the list;the leaning to one side of that famous building, and to the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest in the UK of conserved buildings which cannot be demolished, or even altered, without special permission from the relevant authorities. And that tower will surely be on the Italian equivalent of the list, or something like it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scum or gas mostly contaminated beer (5)","output":"### Answer: ALGAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scum\n \"gas \" **minus its last letter**(mostly) **contained in**(contaminated) ALE(beer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bound to fill branch with business jargon (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SHOP TALK \n ### Explanation: Definition: business jargon\n HOP(to bound;to leap) **contained in**(to fill) STALK(a branch on a plant or tree)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hat for South American tailless marsupial after dark (8)","output":"### Answer: SOMBRERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hat for South American\n \"roo\"(short for \"kangaroo\", the Australian marsupial) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) SOMBRE(dark;gloomy). Another good misdirection, as South America has its share of marsupials."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In vain, try to sell a drug after being affected by anaesthetic (4,1,4,5)","output":"### Answer: FLOG A DEAD HORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In vain\n FLOG(try to sell, perhaps even, a lame or dead horse) + A + [ HORSE(slang for the drug heroin) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) DEAD(to the world after being given a general anaesthetic) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Brazil, lion threatened one coming after many others (9)","output":"### Answer: ZILLIONTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: one coming after many others \n **Hidden in**(In) \"Brazil, lion threatened \".\nDefn: \u2026 , viz. after a zillion minus one, a huge but unspecified number."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spies thrash army for bread (8)","output":"### Answer: CIABATTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bread \n CIA(abbrev. for US spy agency) + BAT(to thrash;to beat, with a, well, bat) + T.A.(abbrev. for the British military arm)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wonder if aristocrat's game hid in lake (8)","output":"### Answer: CHINLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wonder if aristocrat\n CHESS(the board game, not only for aristos) **containing**(hid) [IN + L(abbrev. for \"lake\") ].\nAnswer: When used together with \"wonder\", a derogatory term for one, especially an upper-class person, who lacks strength of character, ie. is weak or stupid, or both.  The receding chin trademark is a genetic abnormality brought about by inbreeding, which is reputedly practised by the upper classes, including royalty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: From country in Africa, get a change to good or evil (6)","output":"### Answer: MALIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: evil\n \"Malian\"(describing one from the African country of Mali) **with the 2nd \"a\" replaced by**(get \u2026 change to \u2026) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\").\nDefn. and Answer:  Malevolent."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frenetic hospital psychiatric treatment requires intensive care (6)","output":"### Answer: HECTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frenetic\n H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") + ECT(abbrev. for \"electroconvulsive therapy\", formerly known as electroshock treatment, usually used as a last resort treatment of severe psychiatric illnesses) **plus**(requires) IC(abbrev. for \"intensive care\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't use murder (5)","output":"### Answer: WASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't use,murder\n Double defn: 1st: Let go into disuse; and 2nd: Criminal slang for \"to murder\".\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Way out of wind tunnel (8)","output":"### Answer: LOOPHOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way out\n LOOP(to wind round, making a loop) + HOLE(an area hollowed out in something solid;a tunnel). Good misdirection."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught help stealing last of liqueur (6)","output":"### Answer: CASSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: liqueur\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket) + \"assist\"(to help) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 stealing last of).\nDefn: \u2026 made from blackcurrants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posts editorials (7)","output":"### Answer: COLUMNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Posts,editorials\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French dress has space to stretch (7)","output":"### Answer: LEGROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: space to stretch\n LE(French for \"the\") + GROOM(to dress;to smarten one's or another's appearance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crease new bedding (5)","output":"### Answer: LINEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: bedding\n LINE(a crease, say, in material, or even on the cricket pitch) + N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whisk tea beggar adulterated (3-6)","output":"### Answer: EGG-BEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whisk\n **Anagram of**(adulterated) TEA BEGGAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A gem found by a police searchlight? (5-7)","output":"### Answer: BOBBY-DAZZLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A gem\n BOBBY(a British police officer) DAZZLER(a searchlight, perhaps one used by the police).\nAnswer: One who is excellent, originally from northern English dialect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: While undergoing treatment, given bad drug for being unfriendly (12)","output":"### Answer: INHOSPITABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unfriendly\n { [IN HOSPITAL]( undergoing medical treatment) **containing**(While \u2026, given) B(abbrev. for \"bad\") } + E(abbrev. for the drug Ecastasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Circle date for invading and finding capacity (9)","output":"### Answer: BANDWIDTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: capacity\n BAND(a circular piece of material) + { D(abbrev. for \"date\") **contained in**(for invading) WITH(and;together) }.\nDefn: \u2026 of an electronic communication channel, in terms of the amount of data that can be passed along it in a given period of time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imprisoning grandmother that is foolish (5)","output":"### Answer: INANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: foolish\n NAN(term for one's grandmother) **contained in**(Imprisoning \u2026) IE(abbrev. for the Latin \"id est\";that is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rat's one who might formulate this? (7)","output":"### Answer: TREASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n **Anagram of**(who might formulate) RAT'S ONE.\nDefn: \u2026 is what a rat might formulate;devise or develop. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go wild in Turin or party (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RUN RIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go wild\n **Anagram of**(party) TURIN OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article on curse lacks a solution (6)","output":"### Answer: ANSWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: solution\n AN(in grammar, an indefinite article) **plus**(on) \"swear\"(to curse) **minus**(lacks) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New chemical not left out for technician (8)","output":"### Answer: MECHANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: technician\n **Anagram of**(out) [ N(abbrev. for \"new\") + \"chemical \" **minus**(not) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pub gets final place setting (6)","output":"### Answer: LOCALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: setting\n LOCAL(the pub near your home or place of work) **plus**(gets) last letter of(final \u2026) \"place \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: During tea, nothing was bowled at Oval (6)","output":"### Answer: OBLONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oval\n \"oolong\"(a dark Chinese tea that has been partly fermented before drying) **with an inner**(During \u2026) ***\"o\"***(letter representing zero;nothing) **replaced by**(was) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bowled\" in cricket).\nAnswer: Having an elongated shape, starting from a square or a circle, the former being the more commonly used. A nice cricketing surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Titanic found by old Unesco or Greenpeace, possibly, in dip (9)","output":"### Answer: HUMONGOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Titanic\n [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + NGO(abbrev. for \"non-governmental organisation\", examples of which;possibly are Unesco and Greenpeace) ] **contained in**(in) HUMUS(one of the alternative spellings of \"hummus\", a food dip popular in the Middle East)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The leaning tower of Pisa? (6,8)","output":"### Answer: LISTED BUILDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: The leaning tower of Pisa\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the list;the leaning to one side of that famous building, and to the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest in the UK of conserved buildings which cannot be demolished, or even altered, without special permission from the relevant authorities. And that tower will surely be on the Italian equivalent of the list, or something like it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scum or gas mostly contaminated beer (5)","output":"### Answer: ALGAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scum\n \"gas \" **minus its last letter**(mostly) **contained in**(contaminated) ALE(beer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bound to fill branch with business jargon (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SHOP TALK \n ### Explanation: Definition: business jargon\n HOP(to bound;to leap) **contained in**(to fill) STALK(a branch on a plant or tree)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hat for South American tailless marsupial after dark (8)","output":"### Answer: SOMBRERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hat for South American\n \"roo\"(short for \"kangaroo\", the Australian marsupial) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) SOMBRE(dark;gloomy). Another good misdirection, as South America has its share of marsupials."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In vain, try to sell a drug after being affected by anaesthetic (4,1,4,5)","output":"### Answer: FLOG A DEAD HORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In vain\n FLOG(try to sell, perhaps even, a lame or dead horse) + A + [ HORSE(slang for the drug heroin) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) DEAD(to the world after being given a general anaesthetic) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Brazil, lion threatened one coming after many others (9)","output":"### Answer: ZILLIONTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: one coming after many others \n **Hidden in**(In) \"Brazil, lion threatened \".\nDefn: \u2026 , viz. after a zillion minus one, a huge but unspecified number."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spies thrash army for bread (8)","output":"### Answer: CIABATTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bread \n CIA(abbrev. for US spy agency) + BAT(to thrash;to beat, with a, well, bat) + T.A.(abbrev. for the British military arm)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wonder if aristocrat's game hid in lake (8)","output":"### Answer: CHINLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wonder if aristocrat\n CHESS(the board game, not only for aristos) **containing**(hid) [IN + L(abbrev. for \"lake\") ].\nAnswer: When used together with \"wonder\", a derogatory term for one, especially an upper-class person, who lacks strength of character, ie. is weak or stupid, or both. The receding chin trademark is a genetic abnormality brought about by inbreeding, which is reputedly practised by the upper classes, including royalty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: From country in Africa, get a change to good or evil (6)","output":"### Answer: MALIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: evil\n \"Malian\"(describing one from the African country of Mali) **with the 2nd \"a\" replaced by**(get \u2026 change to \u2026) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\").\nDefn. and Answer: Malevolent."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frenetic hospital psychiatric treatment requires intensive care (6)","output":"### Answer: HECTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frenetic\n H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") + ECT(abbrev. for \"electroconvulsive therapy\", formerly known as electroshock treatment, usually used as a last resort treatment of severe psychiatric illnesses) **plus**(requires) IC(abbrev. for \"intensive care\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't use murder (5)","output":"### Answer: WASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't use,murder\n Double defn: 1st: Let go into disuse; and 2nd: Criminal slang for \"to murder\".\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gun torture for fun remains for downed British companions (7,3,4)","output":"### Answer: BANGERS AND MASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: downed British companions\n BANGER(something that makes a bang, say, a gun) + [S AND M](S&M;abbrev. for \"sadomasochism\", the infliction or reception of pain or humiliation;to its practitioners, torture for fun) + ASH(remains after burning).\nDefn: The 2 main components of a food dish downed by many in the UK,."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Felon primarily after article, one getting nicked? (5)","output":"### Answer: THIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Felon\n **The 1st letter of**(primarily) \"Felon \" **placed after**(after, in an across clue) [ THE(the definite article) **containing**(\u2026 getting nicked) I(Roman numeral for one) ]. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Useless gaffe that's faced by pubertal boys? (8)","output":"### Answer: BUMFLUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's faced by pubertal boys\n BUM(useless, as in \"bum advice\") + FLUFF(a gaffe;a blunder).\nDefn: The soft and fluffy first growth of hair on the faces of pubertal boys."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do kill (7)","output":"### Answer: EXECUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do,kill\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Albert distanced from royal muse confused for royal spouse (7)","output":"### Answer: SEYMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: royal spouse\n **Anagram of**(confused) \"royal muse \" **minus**(\u2026 distanced from) \"Al\"(short for the name Albert).\nDefn: \u2026, one of King Henry VIII's."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No girl, not entirely \u2014 the reverse, a boy (5)","output":"### Answer: SIMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a boy\n **Reversal of**(the reverse) [NO + \"miss\"(a young girl) **minus its last letter**(not entirely)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tubes out of shape, I go beyond circle (9)","output":"### Answer: OESOPHAGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tubes\n **Anagram of**(out of) SHAPE, I GO **placed after**(beyond) O(letter representing a circle).\nD0 Plural of the tube connecting the pharynx to the stomach;the gullet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Improving on subject, need less stuffing (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ON THE MEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Improving\n ON + THEME(a subject;a topic) + \"need \" **minus its 2 inner letters**(less stuffing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very big heads in our bankrupt economy spoiling everything (5)","output":"### Answer: OBESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very big\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(heads in) \"our bankrupt economy spoiling everything \""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cat \u2014 or shark, by the sound of it? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEETAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cat\n **Homophone of**(by the sound of it) \"cheater\"(a shark, figuratively)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ring the companion of an inventor, we hear? (7)","output":"### Answer: GROMMET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring\n **Homophone of**(we hear) \"Gromit\"(the doggy companion of Wallace, inventor in the cartoon series and films).\nDefn: \u2026 to reinforce an eyelet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wee-wee, then sound of explosion dropping rear for baby's amusement (8)","output":"### Answer: PEEKABOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: baby's amusement\n PEE(to urinate;wee-wee in baby language) **plus**(then) \"kaboom\"(imitative of the sound of an explosion) **minus** its last letter(dropping rear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red queen hearts? On the contrary (5)","output":"### Answer: HENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\n **Reversal of**(On the contrary) [ANNE(former English queen) + H(abbrev. for suit of hearts in card games) ].\nDefn: \u2026 dye."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: False prophet's decree, something said, looking back (8,6)","output":"### Answer: REPORTED SPEECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: something said, looking back\n **Anagram of**(False) PROPHET'S DECREE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fudge-coated voices, premier of choirs is sweet (12)","output":"### Answer: BUTTERSCOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\n BOTCH(to fudge;to falsify) **containing**(coated) [ UTTERS(voices) + **the 1st letter of**(premier of) \"choirs \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Green brought over into blue via navy (5)","output":"### Answer: NAIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Green\n **Reversal of**(brought over) **and hidden in**(into) \"blue via navy \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blind partner and uncle dancing merengue ultimately is filth (9)","output":"### Answer: EFFLUENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: filth\n EFF(as in \"eff and blind\";to use obscene language) **plus**(and) **anagram of**(dancing) UNCLE + **the last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"merengue \".\nDefn: Waste product."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unknown quantity in terribly sore bum, almost freezing (3-4)","output":"### Answer: SUB-ZERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: freezing\n Z(symbol for an unknown quantity in algebra) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(terribly) \"sore bum \" **minus its last letter**(almost).\nAnswer: \u2026 temperatures."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flipping source of life is plague (7)","output":"### Answer: NEMESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plague\n **Reversal of**(Flipping, in a down clue) SEMEN(the source of life, strictly, the liquid medium for one half of the source of life, or is that being too technical) + IS.\nAnswer: Any agency of retribution, like what the plague was once considered to be."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish in weed (5)","output":"### Answer: MOLLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish,in weed\n Double defn: 1st: A species of fish; and 2nd: Slang in the US for pure MDMA, the chemical component of the drug ecstasy, mixed into marijuana;weed, by some users. The equivalent British slang is \"Mandy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kill rowing team from Ipswich, say? (9)","output":"### Answer: SUFFOCATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kill\n **Homophone of**(say) \"Suffolk eight\"(competitive team of 8 rowers from the county of which Ipswich is the county town)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Path rather difficult claiming benefits in the end for poor Americans (7,5)","output":"### Answer: TRAILER TRASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: poor Americans\n TRAIL(a path) + **anagram of**(difficult) RATHER **containing**(claiming) **the last letter of**(\u2026 in the end) \"benefits \".\nDefn: \u2026 derogatively, derived from the trailer parks they live in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In memo there's extremely infantile language (9)","output":"### Answer: MOTHERESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: infantile language\n **Hidden in**(In) \"memo there's extremely \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Under leader in paper, ring round rubbish as features editor (9)","output":"### Answer: PHOTOSHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: features editor\n 1st letter of(leader in) \"paper \" **placed above**(Under \u2026., \u2026, in a down clue) HOOP(a ring) **containing**(round) TOSH(rubbish;nonsense).\nDefn: Software to edit the features of a digital image. Nicely misdirecting definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old clip seen after middle of this show (7)","output":"### Answer: EXHIBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\n EX-(prefix denoting \"old\";former) + [ BIT(a clip;a little part that is cut off) **placed below**(seen after, in a down clue) **the 2 middle letters of**(middle of) \"this \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree as source of bark? (7)","output":"### Answer: DOGWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\n Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital overly protecting the state (5)","output":"### Answer: TOKYO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\n TOO(overly;in excess) **containing**(protecting) KY(abbrev. for the US state of Kentucky)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Day trip eventually starts in game (5)","output":"### Answer: MONTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n MON(abbrev. for \"Monday\") + **the 1st letters, respectively of**(\u2026 starts) \"trip eventually \".\nDefn: \u2026 played with cards.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gun torture for fun remains for downed British companions (7,3,4)","output":"### Answer: BANGERS AND MASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: downed British companions\n BANGER(something that makes a bang, say, a gun) + [S AND M](S&M;abbrev. for \"sadomasochism\", the infliction or reception of pain or humiliation;to its practitioners, torture for fun) + ASH(remains after burning).\nDefn: The 2 main components of a food dish downed by many in the UK,."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Felon primarily after article, one getting nicked? (5)","output":"### Answer: THIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Felon\n **The 1st letter of**(primarily) \"Felon \" **placed after**(after, in an across clue) [ THE(the definite article) **containing**(\u2026 getting nicked) I(Roman numeral for one) ]. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Useless gaffe that's faced by pubertal boys? (8)","output":"### Answer: BUMFLUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's faced by pubertal boys\n BUM(useless, as in \"bum advice\") + FLUFF(a gaffe;a blunder).\nDefn: The soft and fluffy first growth of hair on the faces of pubertal boys."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do kill (7)","output":"### Answer: EXECUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do,kill\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Albert distanced from royal muse confused for royal spouse (7)","output":"### Answer: SEYMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: royal spouse\n **Anagram of**(confused) \"royal muse \" **minus**(\u2026 distanced from) \"Al\"(short for the name Albert).\nDefn: \u2026, one of King Henry VIII's."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No girl, not entirely \u2014 the reverse, a boy (5)","output":"### Answer: SIMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a boy\n **Reversal of**(the reverse) [NO + \"miss\"(a young girl) **minus its last letter**(not entirely)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tubes out of shape, I go beyond circle (9)","output":"### Answer: OESOPHAGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tubes\n **Anagram of**(out of) SHAPE, I GO **placed after**(beyond) O(letter representing a circle).\nD0 Plural of the tube connecting the pharynx to the stomach;the gullet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Improving on subject, need less stuffing (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ON THE MEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Improving\n ON + THEME(a subject;a topic) + \"need \" **minus its 2 inner letters**(less stuffing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very big heads in our bankrupt economy spoiling everything (5)","output":"### Answer: OBESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very big\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(heads in) \"our bankrupt economy spoiling everything \""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cat \u2014 or shark, by the sound of it? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEETAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cat\n **Homophone of**(by the sound of it) \"cheater\"(a shark, figuratively)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ring the companion of an inventor, we hear? (7)","output":"### Answer: GROMMET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring\n **Homophone of**(we hear) \"Gromit\"(the doggy companion of Wallace, inventor in the cartoon series and films).\nDefn: \u2026 to reinforce an eyelet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wee-wee, then sound of explosion dropping rear for baby's amusement (8)","output":"### Answer: PEEKABOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: baby's amusement\n PEE(to urinate;wee-wee in baby language) **plus**(then) \"kaboom\"(imitative of the sound of an explosion) **minus** its last letter(dropping rear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red queen hearts? On the contrary (5)","output":"### Answer: HENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\n **Reversal of**(On the contrary) [ANNE(former English queen) + H(abbrev. for suit of hearts in card games) ].\nDefn: \u2026 dye."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: False prophet's decree, something said, looking back (8,6)","output":"### Answer: REPORTED SPEECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: something said, looking back\n **Anagram of**(False) PROPHET'S DECREE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fudge-coated voices, premier of choirs is sweet (12)","output":"### Answer: BUTTERSCOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\n BOTCH(to fudge;to falsify) **containing**(coated) [ UTTERS(voices) + **the 1st letter of**(premier of) \"choirs \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Green brought over into blue via navy (5)","output":"### Answer: NAIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Green\n **Reversal of**(brought over) **and hidden in**(into) \"blue via navy \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blind partner and uncle dancing merengue ultimately is filth (9)","output":"### Answer: EFFLUENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: filth\n EFF(as in \"eff and blind\";to use obscene language) **plus**(and) **anagram of**(dancing) UNCLE + **the last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"merengue \".\nDefn: Waste product."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unknown quantity in terribly sore bum, almost freezing (3-4)","output":"### Answer: SUB-ZERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: freezing\n Z(symbol for an unknown quantity in algebra) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(terribly) \"sore bum \" **minus its last letter**(almost).\nAnswer: \u2026 temperatures."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flipping source of life is plague (7)","output":"### Answer: NEMESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plague\n **Reversal of**(Flipping, in a down clue) SEMEN(the source of life, strictly, the liquid medium for one half of the source of life, or is that being too technical) + IS.\nAnswer: Any agency of retribution, like what the plague was once considered to be."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish in weed (5)","output":"### Answer: MOLLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish,in weed\n Double defn: 1st: A species of fish; and 2nd: Slang in the US for pure MDMA, the chemical component of the drug ecstasy, mixed into marijuana;weed, by some users. The equivalent British slang is \"Mandy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kill rowing team from Ipswich, say? (9)","output":"### Answer: SUFFOCATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kill\n **Homophone of**(say) \"Suffolk eight\"(competitive team of 8 rowers from the county of which Ipswich is the county town)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Path rather difficult claiming benefits in the end for poor Americans (7,5)","output":"### Answer: TRAILER TRASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: poor Americans\n TRAIL(a path) + **anagram of**(difficult) RATHER **containing**(claiming) **the last letter of**(\u2026 in the end) \"benefits \".\nDefn: \u2026 derogatively, derived from the trailer parks they live in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In memo there's extremely infantile language (9)","output":"### Answer: MOTHERESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: infantile language\n **Hidden in**(In) \"memo there's extremely \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Under leader in paper, ring round rubbish as features editor (9)","output":"### Answer: PHOTOSHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: features editor\n 1st letter of(leader in) \"paper \" **placed above**(Under \u2026., \u2026, in a down clue) HOOP(a ring) **containing**(round) TOSH(rubbish;nonsense).\nDefn: Software to edit the features of a digital image. Nicely misdirecting definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old clip seen after middle of this show (7)","output":"### Answer: EXHIBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\n EX-(prefix denoting \"old\";former) + [ BIT(a clip;a little part that is cut off) **placed below**(seen after, in a down clue) **the 2 middle letters of**(middle of) \"this \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree as source of bark? (7)","output":"### Answer: DOGWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\n Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital overly protecting the state (5)","output":"### Answer: TOKYO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\n TOO(overly;in excess) **containing**(protecting) KY(abbrev. for the US state of Kentucky)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Day trip eventually starts in game (5)","output":"### Answer: MONTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n MON(abbrev. for \"Monday\") + **the 1st letters, respectively of**(\u2026 starts) \"trip eventually \".\nDefn: \u2026 played with cards.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hilda cultivated a flower (6)","output":"### Answer: DAHLIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\n **Anagram of**(cultivated) HILDA + A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish put out? It rusted! (8)","output":"### Answer: DETRITUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\n **Anagram of**(put out) IT RUSTED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small group surrounds pupil enlightened by star (6)","output":"### Answer: SUNLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: enlightened by star\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + UNIT(a group, eg. of soldiers) **containing**(surrounds) L(letter exhibited by a learner driver;a pupil).\nDefn: \u2026 in our solar system."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfectionist gives son a problem (8)","output":"### Answer: STICKLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfectionist\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") **placed before**(gives \u2026 a \u2026, in an across clue) TICKLER(a difficult or delicate problem)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sally runs to help (4)","output":"### Answer: RAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sally\n R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket) **plus**(to) AID(help).\nDefn: A sudden assault by a military force, especially by one defending a besieged position."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To some extent admire Arsenal's backs (5)","output":"### Answer: REARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: backs\n **Hidden in**(To some extent) \"admire Arsenal \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piercing cry (4)","output":"### Answer: KEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piercing,cry\n Double defn: 1st: Intense and penetrating, as in \"a keen wind\"; and 2nd: To weep for the dead."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attend American soldier's party and make a run for it (4,1,7)","output":"### Answer: BEAT A RETREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: make a run for it\n [BE AT](to attend) + A(abbrev. for \"American\") + RE(abbrev. for a soldier in the Royal Engineers in the British army) + TREAT(a party;a specially pleasant occasion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honest artisan \u2013 fantastic singer (5,7)","output":"### Answer: FRANK SINATRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: singer\n FRANK(honest;open) + **anagram of**(fantastic) ARTISAN.\nDefn: He was a fantastic as a singer too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny has fish? I ask you! (4)","output":"### Answer: PRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: I ask you\n P(abbrev. for \"penny\", a unit of the British currency) + RAY(any of various fishes with flattened bodies and whiplike tails).**\nAnswer: I ask you please, as in \"pray, leave us alone\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smell trouble (5)","output":"### Answer: STINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smell,trouble\n Double defn: 1st: To smell bad; and 2nd: A spot of trouble, as in \"to create stink about his opponent's ways\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smirk as Romeo is caught in trap (4)","output":"### Answer: GRIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smirk\n R(letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet) **contained in**(caught in) GIN(a trap for catching small animals).\nDefn: A smile showing scorn or smugness, which could also be described as a grin, which is a turning up of the corners of the mouth to express an emotion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former pupils smoked? That's hard to see! (8)","output":"### Answer: OBSCURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: hard to see\n OBS(plural of OB;an abbrev. for an old boy of a particular school) + CURED(of meat that is preserved by, say, being exposed to smoke)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clergyman keeps setter humble (6)","output":"### Answer: DEMEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: humble\n DEAN(the head in a group of clergymen) **containing**(keeps) ME(self-referential pronoun used by the setter of this puzzle).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A vessel does when about to tilt (8)","output":"### Answer: DECANTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A vessel\n DEER(does;the female deer \u2013 nicely misdirecting) **containing**(when about) CANT(to tilt;to set at an oblique angle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gratitude for hydrant filling containers (6)","output":"### Answer: THANKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gratitude\n H(abbrev. for \"hydrant\", as in FH, a fire hydrant) **contained in**(filling) TANKS(large containers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Report finding small bed in river (8)","output":"### Answer: DESCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Report\n [ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + CRIB(a small bed;a cot) ] **contained in**(in) DEE(any of a number of rivers in Britain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give one international a disadvantage (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDICAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a disadvantage\n HAND(to give to by hand) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + CAP(a sportsman\/woman who represents his\/her country in international sporting events)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lily is the first person teacher upset (4)","output":"### Answer: IRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lily\n I(in grammar, the first person pronoun) + **reversal of**(upset) SIR(a form of address for a teacher, especially by his\/her pupils)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record the start of peasants' revolt? That's bold! (12)","output":"### Answer: ENTERPRISING \n ### Explanation: Definition: bold\n ENTER(to record into a, say, register) + **the 1st letter of**(the start of) \"peasants \" + RISING(a revolt;a rebellion).\nAnswer: Willing to embark on new ventures with boldness and initiative."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motorists need energy for career (4)","output":"### Answer: RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: career\n RAC(abbrev. for the Royal Automobile Club of the UK;an association of motorists) **plus**(need) E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics).\nDefn: To rush at speed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ploughman makes lines in a row (6)","output":"### Answer: TILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ploughman\n **2 x** L(abbrev. for \"line\") **contained in**(in) TIER(one of a series of rows, placed one behind or above another)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garment is to hang loosely round boy (6)","output":"### Answer: SARONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garment\n SAG(to hang loosely;to droop) **containing**(round) RON(a boy's name).\nDefn:  \u2026 varied in form and uses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Present adherent perhaps in various places (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: HERE AND THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in various places\n HERE(indicating one's presence, eg. in a roll call) + **anagram of**(perhaps) ADHERENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commander takes in the atmosphere in Egypt (5)","output":"### Answer: CAIRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Egypt\n CO(abbrev. for \"commanding officer\") **containing**(takes in) AIR(the atmosphere around us).\nDefn: Capital city."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Page is not commonly in colour (5)","output":"### Answer: PAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour\n P(abbrev. for \"page\") + AIN'T(slang;commonly for \"is not\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Theatre worker eats tons of fish (8)","output":"### Answer: STURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n SURGEON(a worker in an operating theatre \u2013 though he\/she might not like being called such) **containing**(eats) T(abbrev. for \"tons\" in weights and measures)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grannie's uncertain income (8)","output":"### Answer: EARNINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: income\n **Anagram of**(uncertain) GRANNIE'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Champion is riding clutch (6)","output":"### Answer: UPHOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Champion\n UP(on horseback;is riding) + HOLD(a clutch;a grasp).\nDefn: To support, eg. a cause."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prevents Bill making wine (6)","output":"### Answer: BARSAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\n BARS(prevents;stops from) + AC(abbrev. for \"account\").\nAnswer: A sweet white wine from Bordeaux."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smart runner (4)","output":"### Answer: BURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smart,runner\n Double defn: 1st: To feel a stinging sensation as if from heat; and 2nd: In Scottish, a small river, which is, well, something that runs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become engaged? That's a trap! (4)","output":"### Answer: MESH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become engaged,a trap\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, as with mechanical gears; and 2nd: A net used as a trap.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hilda cultivated a flower (6)","output":"### Answer: DAHLIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\n **Anagram of**(cultivated) HILDA + A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish put out? It rusted! (8)","output":"### Answer: DETRITUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\n **Anagram of**(put out) IT RUSTED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small group surrounds pupil enlightened by star (6)","output":"### Answer: SUNLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: enlightened by star\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + UNIT(a group, eg. of soldiers) **containing**(surrounds) L(letter exhibited by a learner driver;a pupil).\nDefn: \u2026 in our solar system."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfectionist gives son a problem (8)","output":"### Answer: STICKLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfectionist\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") **placed before**(gives \u2026 a \u2026, in an across clue) TICKLER(a difficult or delicate problem)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sally runs to help (4)","output":"### Answer: RAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sally\n R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket) **plus**(to) AID(help).\nDefn: A sudden assault by a military force, especially by one defending a besieged position."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To some extent admire Arsenal's backs (5)","output":"### Answer: REARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: backs\n **Hidden in**(To some extent) \"admire Arsenal \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piercing cry (4)","output":"### Answer: KEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piercing,cry\n Double defn: 1st: Intense and penetrating, as in \"a keen wind\"; and 2nd: To weep for the dead."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attend American soldier's party and make a run for it (4,1,7)","output":"### Answer: BEAT A RETREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: make a run for it\n [BE AT](to attend) + A(abbrev. for \"American\") + RE(abbrev. for a soldier in the Royal Engineers in the British army) + TREAT(a party;a specially pleasant occasion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honest artisan \u2013 fantastic singer (5,7)","output":"### Answer: FRANK SINATRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: singer\n FRANK(honest;open) + **anagram of**(fantastic) ARTISAN.\nDefn: He was a fantastic as a singer too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny has fish? I ask you! (4)","output":"### Answer: PRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: I ask you\n P(abbrev. for \"penny\", a unit of the British currency) + RAY(any of various fishes with flattened bodies and whiplike tails).**\nAnswer: I ask you please, as in \"pray, leave us alone\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smell trouble (5)","output":"### Answer: STINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smell,trouble\n Double defn: 1st: To smell bad; and 2nd: A spot of trouble, as in \"to create stink about his opponent's ways\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smirk as Romeo is caught in trap (4)","output":"### Answer: GRIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smirk\n R(letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet) **contained in**(caught in) GIN(a trap for catching small animals).\nDefn: A smile showing scorn or smugness, which could also be described as a grin, which is a turning up of the corners of the mouth to express an emotion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former pupils smoked? That's hard to see! (8)","output":"### Answer: OBSCURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: hard to see\n OBS(plural of OB;an abbrev. for an old boy of a particular school) + CURED(of meat that is preserved by, say, being exposed to smoke)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clergyman keeps setter humble (6)","output":"### Answer: DEMEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: humble\n DEAN(the head in a group of clergymen) **containing**(keeps) ME(self-referential pronoun used by the setter of this puzzle).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A vessel does when about to tilt (8)","output":"### Answer: DECANTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A vessel\n DEER(does;the female deer \u2013 nicely misdirecting) **containing**(when about) CANT(to tilt;to set at an oblique angle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gratitude for hydrant filling containers (6)","output":"### Answer: THANKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gratitude\n H(abbrev. for \"hydrant\", as in FH, a fire hydrant) **contained in**(filling) TANKS(large containers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Report finding small bed in river (8)","output":"### Answer: DESCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Report\n [ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + CRIB(a small bed;a cot) ] **contained in**(in) DEE(any of a number of rivers in Britain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give one international a disadvantage (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDICAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a disadvantage\n HAND(to give to by hand) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + CAP(a sportsman\/woman who represents his\/her country in international sporting events)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lily is the first person teacher upset (4)","output":"### Answer: IRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lily\n I(in grammar, the first person pronoun) + **reversal of**(upset) SIR(a form of address for a teacher, especially by his\/her pupils)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record the start of peasants' revolt? That's bold! (12)","output":"### Answer: ENTERPRISING \n ### Explanation: Definition: bold\n ENTER(to record into a, say, register) + **the 1st letter of**(the start of) \"peasants \" + RISING(a revolt;a rebellion).\nAnswer: Willing to embark on new ventures with boldness and initiative."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motorists need energy for career (4)","output":"### Answer: RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: career\n RAC(abbrev. for the Royal Automobile Club of the UK;an association of motorists) **plus**(need) E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics).\nDefn: To rush at speed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ploughman makes lines in a row (6)","output":"### Answer: TILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ploughman\n **2 x** L(abbrev. for \"line\") **contained in**(in) TIER(one of a series of rows, placed one behind or above another)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garment is to hang loosely round boy (6)","output":"### Answer: SARONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garment\n SAG(to hang loosely;to droop) **containing**(round) RON(a boy's name).\nDefn: \u2026 varied in form and uses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Present adherent perhaps in various places (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: HERE AND THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in various places\n HERE(indicating one's presence, eg. in a roll call) + **anagram of**(perhaps) ADHERENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commander takes in the atmosphere in Egypt (5)","output":"### Answer: CAIRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Egypt\n CO(abbrev. for \"commanding officer\") **containing**(takes in) AIR(the atmosphere around us).\nDefn: Capital city."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Page is not commonly in colour (5)","output":"### Answer: PAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour\n P(abbrev. for \"page\") + AIN'T(slang;commonly for \"is not\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Theatre worker eats tons of fish (8)","output":"### Answer: STURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n SURGEON(a worker in an operating theatre \u2013 though he\/she might not like being called such) **containing**(eats) T(abbrev. for \"tons\" in weights and measures)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grannie's uncertain income (8)","output":"### Answer: EARNINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: income\n **Anagram of**(uncertain) GRANNIE'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Champion is riding clutch (6)","output":"### Answer: UPHOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Champion\n UP(on horseback;is riding) + HOLD(a clutch;a grasp).\nDefn: To support, eg. a cause."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prevents Bill making wine (6)","output":"### Answer: BARSAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\n BARS(prevents;stops from) + AC(abbrev. for \"account\").\nAnswer: A sweet white wine from Bordeaux."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smart runner (4)","output":"### Answer: BURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smart,runner\n Double defn: 1st: To feel a stinging sensation as if from heat; and 2nd: In Scottish, a small river, which is, well, something that runs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become engaged? That's a trap! (4)","output":"### Answer: MESH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become engaged,a trap\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, as with mechanical gears; and 2nd: A net used as a trap.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some can't get none of this legal payment (12)","output":"### Answer: SATISFACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some can't get none of this,legal payment\n Double defn: 1st: Cryptic reference to \"(Can't Get No) Satisfaction\" by the Rolling Stones \u2013 I think, judging by the double negative usage; and 2nd: In law, what is paid in discharging an obligation, eg. a debt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A place to exhibit high heavenly home (7)","output":"### Answer: OLYMPIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A place to exhibit,high heavenly home\n Double defn: 1st: The exhibition centre in London; and 2nd: In Greek mythology, the mountain which was the home of the gods."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small ring round front of popular company's logo (7)","output":"### Answer: SCALLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: company's logo\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + CALL(to ring on the phone) + O(the letter representing things round) + **1st letter of**(front of) \"popular \".\nDefn: \u2026 of Royal Dutch Shell plc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Women in California natter on runway (7)","output":"### Answer: CATWALK \n ### Explanation: Definition: runway\n W(abbrev. for \"women\") **contained in**(in) [ CA(abbrev. for California State) + TALK(natter;idle chatter or gossip).\nDefn: \u2026 on which fashion models walk up and down, or stumble even."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call round with a wink (7)","output":"### Answer: TWINKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wink\n TINKLE(a telephone call, from the days when telephones made a ringing sound) **containing**(round) W(abbrev. for \"with\").\nDefn: \u2026 like stars in the sky do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gets rid of jazzman's instrument, as listener implies (5)","output":"### Answer: SACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gets rid of\n **Homophone of**(as listener implies) \"sax\"(short for the saxophone, an instrument for, say, a jazz musician)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solo needs to be tied up . . . . as do these (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE ENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these\n **Anagram of**(.. to be tied up) SOLO NEEDS.\nDefn: \u2026 need to be tied up, figuratively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A box and a grand American vegetable (9)","output":"### Answer: ASPARAGUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegetable\n A + SPAR(in boxing, to fight using light blows) **plus**(and) A + G(abbrev. for a \"grand\", a sum of 1000 dollars or pounds) + US(abbrev. for all things American)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bit of brass to annoy the French (5)","output":"### Answer: BUGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bit of brass\n BUG(to annoy;to pester) + LE(French for \"the\").\nDefn: \u2026 fashioned into a wind instrument, as part of, say, the brass section of a military band."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peace song's fancy picture (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peace song,fancy,picture\n Triple defn: 1st: \u2026 written and performed by John Lennon; 2nd: To fancy;to suppose;to fantasise; and 3: To visualise;picture in one's mind, usually something that's real."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Send out electronic order? Date's not specified (7)","output":"### Answer: EMANATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Send out\n E-(prefix signifying things electronic, as in \"email\") + \"mandate\"(an order;an official instruction) **minus**(\u2026's not specified) \"d\"(abbrev. for \"date\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Requiring a baker's job to be expressed (7)","output":"### Answer: NEEDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Requiring\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 to be expressed) \"kneading\"(part of a baker's work)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loads of castle-builders! (7)","output":"### Answer: BUCKETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loads\n Cryptic defn: Reference to what you would use to build sandcastles with."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excitedly describe loan of some importance (12)","output":"### Answer: CONSIDERABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: of some importance\n **Anagram of**(Excitedly) DESCRIBE LOAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pen with point I coloured \u2013 there's no flow with it (7)","output":"### Answer: STYPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: there's no flow with it\n STY(a pen;an enclosure for pigs) **plus**(with) PT(abbrev. for \"point\", in placenames) + I + C(abbrev. for \"coloured\" \u2013 I could, just about, find \"c\" for \"colour\".   As for \"coloured\", I had suspected that it was from during the apartheid era, denoting a mixed racial descent, but I couldn't confirm it with my online references.  However, a reliable source tells me that it's in Chambers.).\nDefn: Something to stop bleeding;the flow of blood."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chuck briefly dons excellent headgear (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TOP HATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: headgear \n \"toss\"(to chuck) **minus its last letter**(briefly) **containing**(dons \u2013 I'm not sure if this indicator works \u2013 unless referring to underwear, of course) PHAT(excellent, from African-American slang, a corruption of \"fat\" in its positive sense of rich and abundant).  This is the one I couldn't parse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supplier's first to stop advert for engine component (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPARK PLUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: engine component \n **1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Supplier\" + PARK(to stop and stay in one spot) + PLUG(an advertisement;a recommendation for, say, a product or an event)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl lifted something worth having (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: something worth having \n **Reversal of**(lifted, in a down clue) TESSA(a girl's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Four o'clock, say, and char issue is raised (7)","output":"### Answer: TEATIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Four o'clock, say\n TEA(char, an alternative to cha and chai, all originating from Mandarin) **plus**(and) **reversal of**(\u2026 is raised) EMIT(to issue forth)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A part of soil's kind of waterproof (7)","output":"### Answer: OILSKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: waterproof\n **Hidden in**(A part of) \"soil's kind \".\nDefn. and Answer: As nouns, a waterproof outer garment made from cotton treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop occasion that gets unruly (5,7)","output":"### Answer: COACH STATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 gets unruly) OCCASION THAT.\nDefn: \u2026 along your coach journey."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crowd catch an official statement (5,7)","output":"### Answer: PRESS RELEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: official statement \n PRESS(to crowd;to push upon) + RELEASE(a device or catch enabling the locking and releasing of a mechanism)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bay resort could be the place for this eatery (6,3)","output":"### Answer: OYSTER BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: this eatery \n **Anagram of**(could be) BAY RESORT. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medicine's rank stink (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACEBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medicine\n PLACE(one's rank;standing in society or in a group) + BO(abbrev. for \"body odour\", an unpleasant smell).\nDefn:  \u2026 that's medically inert, but that could benefit the patient by working psychologically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit is evident in storm season primarily (7)","output":"### Answer: RAISINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\n IS **contained in**(evident in) RAIN(to storm;to precipitate rain) + **1st letter of**(primarily) \"season \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put up with copper beginning to berate youngster? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BEAR CUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: youngster\n BEAR(to put up with;to tolerate) **plus**(with) CU(chemical symbol for the element copper) + **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"berate \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opening with the old stare (4,3)","output":"### Answer: GLAD EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stare\n GLADE(a piece of open ground, say, in a forest) **plus**(with) YE(an olden term for \"the\").\nDefn: \u2026 in a seductive or an inviting way."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pair of journos (good at heart) with the ability to cut (5)","output":"### Answer: EDGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with the ability to cut\n **2 x**(A pair of) ED(abbrev. for an editor;in slang, a journo, from \"journalist\") **containing**(\u2026 at heart) G(abbrev. for \"good\").\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some can't get none of this legal payment (12)","output":"### Answer: SATISFACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some can't get none of this,legal payment\n Double defn: 1st: Cryptic reference to \"(Can't Get No) Satisfaction\" by the Rolling Stones \u2013 I think, judging by the double negative usage; and 2nd: In law, what is paid in discharging an obligation, eg. a debt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A place to exhibit high heavenly home (7)","output":"### Answer: OLYMPIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A place to exhibit,high heavenly home\n Double defn: 1st: The exhibition centre in London; and 2nd: In Greek mythology, the mountain which was the home of the gods."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small ring round front of popular company's logo (7)","output":"### Answer: SCALLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: company's logo\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + CALL(to ring on the phone) + O(the letter representing things round) + **1st letter of**(front of) \"popular \".\nDefn: \u2026 of Royal Dutch Shell plc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Women in California natter on runway (7)","output":"### Answer: CATWALK \n ### Explanation: Definition: runway\n W(abbrev. for \"women\") **contained in**(in) [ CA(abbrev. for California State) + TALK(natter;idle chatter or gossip).\nDefn: \u2026 on which fashion models walk up and down, or stumble even."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call round with a wink (7)","output":"### Answer: TWINKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wink\n TINKLE(a telephone call, from the days when telephones made a ringing sound) **containing**(round) W(abbrev. for \"with\").\nDefn: \u2026 like stars in the sky do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gets rid of jazzman's instrument, as listener implies (5)","output":"### Answer: SACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gets rid of\n **Homophone of**(as listener implies) \"sax\"(short for the saxophone, an instrument for, say, a jazz musician)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solo needs to be tied up . . . . as do these (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE ENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these\n **Anagram of**(.. to be tied up) SOLO NEEDS.\nDefn: \u2026 need to be tied up, figuratively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A box and a grand American vegetable (9)","output":"### Answer: ASPARAGUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegetable\n A + SPAR(in boxing, to fight using light blows) **plus**(and) A + G(abbrev. for a \"grand\", a sum of 1000 dollars or pounds) + US(abbrev. for all things American)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bit of brass to annoy the French (5)","output":"### Answer: BUGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bit of brass\n BUG(to annoy;to pester) + LE(French for \"the\").\nDefn: \u2026 fashioned into a wind instrument, as part of, say, the brass section of a military band."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peace song's fancy picture (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peace song,fancy,picture\n Triple defn: 1st: \u2026 written and performed by John Lennon; 2nd: To fancy;to suppose;to fantasise; and 3: To visualise;picture in one's mind, usually something that's real."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Send out electronic order? Date's not specified (7)","output":"### Answer: EMANATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Send out\n E-(prefix signifying things electronic, as in \"email\") + \"mandate\"(an order;an official instruction) **minus**(\u2026's not specified) \"d\"(abbrev. for \"date\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Requiring a baker's job to be expressed (7)","output":"### Answer: NEEDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Requiring\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 to be expressed) \"kneading\"(part of a baker's work)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loads of castle-builders! (7)","output":"### Answer: BUCKETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loads\n Cryptic defn: Reference to what you would use to build sandcastles with."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excitedly describe loan of some importance (12)","output":"### Answer: CONSIDERABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: of some importance\n **Anagram of**(Excitedly) DESCRIBE LOAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pen with point I coloured \u2013 there's no flow with it (7)","output":"### Answer: STYPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: there's no flow with it\n STY(a pen;an enclosure for pigs) **plus**(with) PT(abbrev. for \"point\", in placenames) + I + C(abbrev. for \"coloured\" \u2013 I could, just about, find \"c\" for \"colour\".  As for \"coloured\", I had suspected that it was from during the apartheid era, denoting a mixed racial descent, but I couldn't confirm it with my online references.  However, a reliable source tells me that it's in Chambers.).\nDefn: Something to stop bleeding;the flow of blood."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chuck briefly dons excellent headgear (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TOP HATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: headgear \n \"toss\"(to chuck) **minus its last letter**(briefly) **containing**(dons \u2013 I'm not sure if this indicator works \u2013 unless referring to underwear, of course) PHAT(excellent, from African-American slang, a corruption of \"fat\" in its positive sense of rich and abundant). This is the one I couldn't parse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supplier's first to stop advert for engine component (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPARK PLUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: engine component \n **1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Supplier\" + PARK(to stop and stay in one spot) + PLUG(an advertisement;a recommendation for, say, a product or an event)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl lifted something worth having (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: something worth having \n **Reversal of**(lifted, in a down clue) TESSA(a girl's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Four o'clock, say, and char issue is raised (7)","output":"### Answer: TEATIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Four o'clock, say\n TEA(char, an alternative to cha and chai, all originating from Mandarin) **plus**(and) **reversal of**(\u2026 is raised) EMIT(to issue forth)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A part of soil's kind of waterproof (7)","output":"### Answer: OILSKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: waterproof\n **Hidden in**(A part of) \"soil's kind \".\nDefn. and Answer: As nouns, a waterproof outer garment made from cotton treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop occasion that gets unruly (5,7)","output":"### Answer: COACH STATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 gets unruly) OCCASION THAT.\nDefn: \u2026 along your coach journey."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crowd catch an official statement (5,7)","output":"### Answer: PRESS RELEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: official statement \n PRESS(to crowd;to push upon) + RELEASE(a device or catch enabling the locking and releasing of a mechanism)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bay resort could be the place for this eatery (6,3)","output":"### Answer: OYSTER BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: this eatery \n **Anagram of**(could be) BAY RESORT. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medicine's rank stink (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACEBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medicine\n PLACE(one's rank;standing in society or in a group) + BO(abbrev. for \"body odour\", an unpleasant smell).\nDefn: \u2026 that's medically inert, but that could benefit the patient by working psychologically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit is evident in storm season primarily (7)","output":"### Answer: RAISINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\n IS **contained in**(evident in) RAIN(to storm;to precipitate rain) + **1st letter of**(primarily) \"season \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put up with copper beginning to berate youngster? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BEAR CUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: youngster\n BEAR(to put up with;to tolerate) **plus**(with) CU(chemical symbol for the element copper) + **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"berate \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opening with the old stare (4,3)","output":"### Answer: GLAD EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stare\n GLADE(a piece of open ground, say, in a forest) **plus**(with) YE(an olden term for \"the\").\nDefn: \u2026 in a seductive or an inviting way."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pair of journos (good at heart) with the ability to cut (5)","output":"### Answer: EDGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with the ability to cut\n **2 x**(A pair of) ED(abbrev. for an editor;in slang, a journo, from \"journalist\") **containing**(\u2026 at heart) G(abbrev. for \"good\").\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack's a long way off being taken in by psychic (8)","output":"### Answer: SEAFARER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack\n AFAR(a long way off) **contained in**(being taken in by) SEER(a psychic).\nDefn: A sailor, or in nautical terms, a Jack."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Live on BBC1, say (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Live\n RE(about;concerning;on as in \"\u2026 re your submission \u2026\") + SIDE(a Briticism for a TV channel, presumably from the days when there was only BBC1 and ITV in Britain, as in \"what's showing on the other side?\").\nDefn: To live in a dwelling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contest such a claim made up by taxmen (7,6)","output":"### Answer: MUSICAL CHAIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contest\n **Anagram of**(made up) SUCH A CLAIM **plus**(by) IRS(abbrev. for the Internal Revenue Service, the taxmen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Runs into an exam, being late (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT REST \n ### Explanation: Definition: being late\n R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket) **contained in**( into) [A TEST](an exam).\nDefn: The state of being dead;late."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bottle smashed on soft work surface (5,3)","output":"### Answer: TABLE TOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: work surface\n **Anagram of**(smashed) A BOTTLE **plus**(on) P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play softly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sitting by river, I'm about to tuck into fruit \u2013 this may bring death! (4,6)","output":"### Answer: GRIM REAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: this may bring death\n R(abbrev. for \"river\") **placed after**(Sitting by \u2026, in an across clue) [ I'M + RE(with reference to;about) **contained in**(to tuck into) GRAPE(a fruit) ].\nDefn: The personification of death."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having a change of heart, snatch dress (4)","output":"### Answer: GARB \n ### Explanation: Definition: dress\n GRAB(to snatch) **with its 2 inner letters changing places**(Having a change of heart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diver number 24 comes first (4)","output":"### Answer: LOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diver\n N(abbrev. for \"number\") **placed after**(\u2026 comes first, in an across clue) LOO(answer to 24 Down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Again stirred around three, at heart dead exhausted (10)","output":"### Answer: OVERWORKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: exhausted\n OVER(again, as in \"had to do it over\") + [ WOKE(stirred;got up from sleep) **containing**(around) **the innermost letter of**(at heart) \"three \" ] + D(abbrev. for \"dead\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticise line in rendition of Let It Be (8)","output":"### Answer: BELITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticise\n L(abbrev. for \"line\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(rendition of) *LET IT BE*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Affected by Times online comments (6)","output":"### Answer: TWEETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: online comments\n TWEE(affected;overly sentimental, sweet or pretty) **plus**(by) T'S(plural of T;abbrev. for \"*Time*\").\nDefn: \u2026 on the Twitter website."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fictitious addition Butcher Bill meets with hard men (13)","output":"### Answer: EMBELLISHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fictitious addition\n **Anagram of**(Butcher) [BILL MEETS **plus**(with) H(abbrev. for \"hard\") + MEN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where an artist may work, one wearing earring and ring (6)","output":"### Answer: STUDIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where an artist may work\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(wearing) [ STUD(an earring) **plus**(and) O(letter representing a ring) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anxious son with long hair (8)","output":"### Answer: STRESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anxious\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") + TRESSED(describing one with long locks of hair)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dorothy's aunt was introduced to old worker? (5)","output":"### Answer: EMMET \n ### Explanation: Definition: old worker\n EM(short for Emily, Dorothy's aunt in the series of books starting with \"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz\") + MET(was introduced to).\nDefn: An archaic;old word for \"ant\", a member of social insects one of whose caste is the worker)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angler's koi finally put in fine tank? (9)","output":"### Answer: FISHERMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Angler\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"koi\" **contained in**(put in) [ F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + SHERMAN(the principal military tank used by the Allies in WWII) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This is one way to make waves! (4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ROCK THE BOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to make waves\n Cryptic defn: The literal interpretation of the figurative sense of causing trouble."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bunk incorporating 50s work desk (4-3)","output":"### Answer: ROLL-TOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: desk\n ROT(bunk;rubbish) **containing**(incorporating) **2 x** L(Roman numeral for 50) + OP(abbrev. for a musical work;composition)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Isaac's mum needs to show no sex appeal to make whoopee! (3)","output":"### Answer: RAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: whoopee\n \"Sarah\"(biblical wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac) **minus**(needs to show no) \"SA\"(abbrev. for \"sex appeal\").\nAnswer: Another exclamation of encouragement;excitement, similar to \"whoopee!\". And of course, \"making whoopee\" is slang for making love, which makes the clue's surface a deliberate self-contradiction!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thorn from small tree (5)","output":"### Answer: SPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thorn\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + PINE(a coniferous tree).\nDefn: \u2026 as one would find, say, on a porcupine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dance sure to be spoiled by conversation (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCOURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: conversation\n DISCO(a dance style) + **anagram of**(\u2026 to be spoiled) SURE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prison guard \u2013 one who twitches? (4,7)","output":"### Answer: BIRD WATCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one who twitches\n BIRD(rhyming slang for a prison, from \"birdlime\" rhyming with \"time\" in prison) WATCHER(one who guards).\nDefn: \u2026, in other words, a \"twitcher\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First lady originally laying in bed with president (9)","output":"### Answer: ROOSEVELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: president\n [ EVE(the biblical first lady) + **1st letter of**(originally) \"laying \" ]**contained in**(in) ROOST(a bed;a place for resting at night, especially for birds).\nAnswer: Franklin or Theodore, former presidents of the USA, take your pick."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps nursery workers gather before start of school, requiring requiring Dutch courage ultimately (9)","output":"### Answer: GARDENERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps nursery workers\n [ GARNER(to gather or store, as with grain, say) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(start of) \"school \" ] **containing**(requiring) [ D(abbrev. for \"Dutch\") + **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"courage \" ].\nDefn: \u2026 in a garden, and not, as the surface suggests, of nursemaids drinking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Idly see out when these are open! (7)","output":"### Answer: EYELIDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: when these are open\n **Anagram of**(out) IDLY SEE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10, as 15 Down may be? (2,3)","output":"### Answer: IN BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n Cryptic defn: Where gardeners(answer to 15 Down) might be working in.\nAnswer: \u2026 and therefore at rest(answer to 10 Across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heading for championship (5)","output":"### Answer: TITLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heading,championship\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 for, say, a chapter or a piece of writing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endless deluge creates bog (3)","output":"### Answer: LOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: bog\n \"flood\"(a deluge;an overwhelming quantity, say, of water) **minus its 2 endmost letters**(Endless \u2026).\nAnswer: Slang, as is \"bog\", for a lavatory.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack's a long way off being taken in by psychic (8)","output":"### Answer: SEAFARER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack\n AFAR(a long way off) **contained in**(being taken in by) SEER(a psychic).\nDefn: A sailor, or in nautical terms, a Jack."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Live on BBC1, say (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Live\n RE(about;concerning;on as in \"\u2026 re your submission \u2026\") + SIDE(a Briticism for a TV channel, presumably from the days when there was only BBC1 and ITV in Britain, as in \"what's showing on the other side?\").\nDefn: To live in a dwelling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contest such a claim made up by taxmen (7,6)","output":"### Answer: MUSICAL CHAIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contest\n **Anagram of**(made up) SUCH A CLAIM **plus**(by) IRS(abbrev. for the Internal Revenue Service, the taxmen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Runs into an exam, being late (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT REST \n ### Explanation: Definition: being late\n R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket) **contained in**( into) [A TEST](an exam).\nDefn: The state of being dead;late."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bottle smashed on soft work surface (5,3)","output":"### Answer: TABLE TOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: work surface\n **Anagram of**(smashed) A BOTTLE **plus**(on) P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play softly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sitting by river, I'm about to tuck into fruit \u2013 this may bring death! (4,6)","output":"### Answer: GRIM REAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: this may bring death\n R(abbrev. for \"river\") **placed after**(Sitting by \u2026, in an across clue) [ I'M + RE(with reference to;about) **contained in**(to tuck into) GRAPE(a fruit) ].\nDefn: The personification of death."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having a change of heart, snatch dress (4)","output":"### Answer: GARB \n ### Explanation: Definition: dress\n GRAB(to snatch) **with its 2 inner letters changing places**(Having a change of heart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diver number 24 comes first (4)","output":"### Answer: LOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diver\n N(abbrev. for \"number\") **placed after**(\u2026 comes first, in an across clue) LOO(answer to 24 Down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Again stirred around three, at heart dead exhausted (10)","output":"### Answer: OVERWORKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: exhausted\n OVER(again, as in \"had to do it over\") + [ WOKE(stirred;got up from sleep) **containing**(around) **the innermost letter of**(at heart) \"three \" ] + D(abbrev. for \"dead\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticise line in rendition of Let It Be (8)","output":"### Answer: BELITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticise\n L(abbrev. for \"line\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(rendition of) *LET IT BE*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Affected by Times online comments (6)","output":"### Answer: TWEETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: online comments\n TWEE(affected;overly sentimental, sweet or pretty) **plus**(by) T'S(plural of T;abbrev. for \"*Time*\").\nDefn: \u2026 on the Twitter website."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fictitious addition Butcher Bill meets with hard men (13)","output":"### Answer: EMBELLISHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fictitious addition\n **Anagram of**(Butcher) [BILL MEETS **plus**(with) H(abbrev. for \"hard\") + MEN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where an artist may work, one wearing earring and ring (6)","output":"### Answer: STUDIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where an artist may work\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(wearing) [ STUD(an earring) **plus**(and) O(letter representing a ring) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anxious son with long hair (8)","output":"### Answer: STRESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anxious\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") + TRESSED(describing one with long locks of hair)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dorothy's aunt was introduced to old worker? (5)","output":"### Answer: EMMET \n ### Explanation: Definition: old worker\n EM(short for Emily, Dorothy's aunt in the series of books starting with \"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz\") + MET(was introduced to).\nDefn: An archaic;old word for \"ant\", a member of social insects one of whose caste is the worker)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angler's koi finally put in fine tank? (9)","output":"### Answer: FISHERMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Angler\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"koi\" **contained in**(put in) [ F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + SHERMAN(the principal military tank used by the Allies in WWII) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This is one way to make waves! (4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ROCK THE BOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to make waves\n Cryptic defn: The literal interpretation of the figurative sense of causing trouble."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bunk incorporating 50s work desk (4-3)","output":"### Answer: ROLL-TOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: desk\n ROT(bunk;rubbish) **containing**(incorporating) **2 x** L(Roman numeral for 50) + OP(abbrev. for a musical work;composition)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Isaac's mum needs to show no sex appeal to make whoopee! (3)","output":"### Answer: RAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: whoopee\n \"Sarah\"(biblical wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac) **minus**(needs to show no) \"SA\"(abbrev. for \"sex appeal\").\nAnswer: Another exclamation of encouragement;excitement, similar to \"whoopee!\". And of course, \"making whoopee\" is slang for making love, which makes the clue's surface a deliberate self-contradiction!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thorn from small tree (5)","output":"### Answer: SPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thorn\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + PINE(a coniferous tree).\nDefn: \u2026 as one would find, say, on a porcupine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dance sure to be spoiled by conversation (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCOURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: conversation\n DISCO(a dance style) + **anagram of**(\u2026 to be spoiled) SURE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prison guard \u2013 one who twitches? (4,7)","output":"### Answer: BIRD WATCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one who twitches\n BIRD(rhyming slang for a prison, from \"birdlime\" rhyming with \"time\" in prison) WATCHER(one who guards).\nDefn: \u2026, in other words, a \"twitcher\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First lady originally laying in bed with president (9)","output":"### Answer: ROOSEVELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: president\n [ EVE(the biblical first lady) + **1st letter of**(originally) \"laying \" ]**contained in**(in) ROOST(a bed;a place for resting at night, especially for birds).\nAnswer: Franklin or Theodore, former presidents of the USA, take your pick."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps nursery workers gather before start of school, requiring requiring Dutch courage ultimately (9)","output":"### Answer: GARDENERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps nursery workers\n [ GARNER(to gather or store, as with grain, say) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(start of) \"school \" ] **containing**(requiring) [ D(abbrev. for \"Dutch\") + **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"courage \" ].\nDefn: \u2026 in a garden, and not, as the surface suggests, of nursemaids drinking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Idly see out when these are open! (7)","output":"### Answer: EYELIDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: when these are open\n **Anagram of**(out) IDLY SEE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10, as 15 Down may be? (2,3)","output":"### Answer: IN BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n Cryptic defn: Where gardeners(answer to 15 Down) might be working in.\nAnswer: \u2026 and therefore at rest(answer to 10 Across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heading for championship (5)","output":"### Answer: TITLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heading,championship\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 for, say, a chapter or a piece of writing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endless deluge creates bog (3)","output":"### Answer: LOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: bog\n \"flood\"(a deluge;an overwhelming quantity, say, of water) **minus its 2 endmost letters**(Endless \u2026).\nAnswer: Slang, as is \"bog\", for a lavatory.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meat balls so got from stale lamb? (10)","output":"### Answer: ANAGRAMMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meat balls so got from stale lamb\n Cryptic defn: So how \"stale lamb\" got to \"Meat balls\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leader cancelled demo in Bow (4)","output":"### Answer: ARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bow\n \"march\"(a demo, usually as a protest) **minus its 1st letter**(Leader cancelled \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finished as bridge? (4)","output":"### Answer: OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finished,as bridge\n Double defn:  2nd:  As a bridge is: across intervening space."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ridiculous vehicle running on LPG in large island (10)","output":"### Answer: MADAGASCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: large island\n MAD(ridiculous;way off) + [ A GAS CAR ](possibly a term for a vehicle running on Liquified Petroleum Gas).\nDefn:  \u2026 with unique species of flora and fauna."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confine and suffer defeat in court (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confine\n LOSE(to suffer defeat) **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loyal follower \u2013 chap from Belgium? (8)","output":"### Answer: LIEGEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loyal follower\n Cryptic defn: What you might call a chap from the town of Liege, Belgium."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harmony and love in musical work (8)","output":"### Answer: CONCERTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical work\n CONCERT(harmony, as in \"in harmony\/concert\") **plus**(and) O(the letter representing 0;love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grass blown backwards does for example (4)","output":"### Answer: DEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: does for example\n **Reversal of**(blown backwards) REED(grass).\nDefn: The family of animals, the female examples of which are the does."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corner unseen in country garden (4)","output":"### Answer: EDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: garden\n \"Sweden\"(the country) **minus**(\u2026 unseen) \"SW\"(abbrev. for \"south-west\";one of the four corners on a map, or a crossword grid).\nDefn: \u2026 in the Bible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Line through targets where hydroplant destroyed (8)","output":"### Answer: TELEMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: where hydroplant destroyed\n L(abbrev. for \"line\") **contained in**(through) [ TEE(a T-shaped mark used as a target in certain games like curling) + MARK(another target, eg. of criminal activities).\nAnswer: The hydroelectric plant in Telemark, Norway, destroyed by the Allies in WW2."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article in French newspaper it refreshes (8)","output":"### Answer: LEMONADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it refreshes\n A(in grammar, an article) **contained in**(in) LE MONDE(the French daily newspaper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dodger Luke finally to face Anakin Skywalker (6)","output":"### Answer: EVADER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dodger\n Last letter of(\u2026 finally) \"Luke \" **plus**(to face) VADER(Darth, who was Anakin Skywalker before he went over to the dark side). And, of course, Luke Skywalker faced-off with his father."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dessert wine that causes another little wobble (10)","output":"### Answer: AFTERSHOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: another little wobble\n AFTERS(desserts, collectively) + HOCK(German wine from the Rhine region).\nDefn: A ground tremor resulting from an earthquake, little only when compared to the preceding main one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Missile key computer company holds (1,1,1,1)","output":"### Answer: I.C.B.M. \n ### Explanation: Definition: Missile\n C(one of the keys in which a musical piece may be scored) **contained in**(\u2026 holds) IBM(the computer company, from the abbrev. for \"International Business Machines\").\nAnswer: The Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile, the long range missile that proliferated during the Cold War."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mysterious and violent character in London's park (4)","output":"### Answer: HYDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mysterious and violent character,London's park\n Double defn: 1st: The evil alter ego of Dr. Jekyll, by Robert Louis Stevenson; and 2nd: Famous London park."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ultra-conservative Elmer, perhaps useless, departs within two years (5-5)","output":"### Answer: FUDDY-DUDDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ultra-conservative\n FUDD(Elmer, the antagonist of Bugs Bunny in the Looney Tunes cartoons) + < [ DUD(useless) + D(abbrev. for \"dead\";departed from life) ] **contained in**(within) ***2 x***(two) Y(abbrev. for \"year\") >."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Original light opera starts for composer (7)","output":"### Answer: NOVELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: composer\n NOVEL(original;not done before) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 starts) \"light opera \".\nAnswer: Ivor, Welsh composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moves right in \u2013 inflicts stab wound (5)","output":"### Answer: GORES \n ### Explanation: Definition: inflicts stab wound\n GOES(moves) **containing**(\u2026 in) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half of soldiers responsible for motor part (8)","output":"### Answer: ARMATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: motor part\n ***1st 2 letters of***(Half of) \"army\"(soldiers collectively) + MATURE(having reached a stage of development to be responsible).\nDefn:  Of an electric motor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hitler mood faded to become politically moderate (6-2-3-4)","output":"### Answer: MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: politically moderate\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to become) HITLER MOOD FADED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Free to engage drive that elevates site machine (6)","output":"### Answer: DIGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: site machine\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 that elevates, in a down clue) [ RID(to free of, eg. pests) **containing**(to engage) EGG(to drive;to urge on) ].\nDefn: Machine at a work site."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stream diverted by what blocks it here? (9)","output":"### Answer: AMSTERDAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 diverted) **placed above**(by, in a down clue) DAM(that which will block a stream)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleaner forced to go topless in absurd act (7)","output":"### Answer: CHARADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: absurd act\n CHAR(short for a charwoman, a lady who cleans homes or offices) + \"made\"(forced;with no choice) ***minus its 1st letter***(\u2026 to go topless, in a down clue).\nDefn: A patently false representation;a travesty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stock phrases individuals associated with eastern tongue (9)","output":"### Answer: CANTONESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tongue\n CANT(stock phrases rendered meaningless through repetition) + ONES(individuals) **placed above**(associated with, in a down clue) E(abbrev. for \"eastern\").\nDefn: A Chinese dialact."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shifting in narrow lane's Ken Turner (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ALLEN KEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turner\n **Anagram of**(Shifting) KEN **contained in**(in \u2026's \u2026;contraction of \"in \u2026. is \u2026\" ALLEY(a narrow lane).\nDefn: \u2026 to screw\/unscrew an Allen screw."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thoroughly cook little fish found beneath ocean (4-3)","output":"### Answer: DEEP-FRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thoroughly cook\n FRY(the young of various species of fish) **placed below**(found beneath, in a down clue) DEEP(poetic term for the ocean)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical instrument on floor in Habitat (4-3)","output":"### Answer: REED-BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Habitat\n REED(any of the musical wind instruments with a thin piece of cane or metal inserted into its tube) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) BED(a floor, as in the sea-bed).\nDefn: A natural habitat found in wetlands, composed of, well, reeds, and supporting an ecosystem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Male beast and one female in mountainous plateau (6)","output":"### Answer: MASSIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: mountainous plateau\n M(abbrev. for \"male\") + ASS(a beast of burden) **plus**(in) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") F(abbrev. for \"female\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tool that cuts into metal for so long (5)","output":"### Answer: ADIEU \n ### Explanation: Definition: so long\n DIE(a mechanical tool to form, stamp, or cut out material) **contained in**(that cuts into) AU(chemical symbol for the metallic element gold).\nDefn: \u2026;farewell.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meat balls so got from stale lamb? (10)","output":"### Answer: ANAGRAMMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meat balls so got from stale lamb\n Cryptic defn: So how \"stale lamb\" got to \"Meat balls\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leader cancelled demo in Bow (4)","output":"### Answer: ARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bow\n \"march\"(a demo, usually as a protest) **minus its 1st letter**(Leader cancelled \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finished as bridge? (4)","output":"### Answer: OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finished,as bridge\n Double defn: 2nd: As a bridge is: across intervening space."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ridiculous vehicle running on LPG in large island (10)","output":"### Answer: MADAGASCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: large island\n MAD(ridiculous;way off) + [ A GAS CAR ](possibly a term for a vehicle running on Liquified Petroleum Gas).\nDefn: \u2026 with unique species of flora and fauna."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confine and suffer defeat in court (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confine\n LOSE(to suffer defeat) **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loyal follower \u2013 chap from Belgium? (8)","output":"### Answer: LIEGEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loyal follower\n Cryptic defn: What you might call a chap from the town of Liege, Belgium."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harmony and love in musical work (8)","output":"### Answer: CONCERTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical work\n CONCERT(harmony, as in \"in harmony\/concert\") **plus**(and) O(the letter representing 0;love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grass blown backwards does for example (4)","output":"### Answer: DEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: does for example\n **Reversal of**(blown backwards) REED(grass).\nDefn: The family of animals, the female examples of which are the does."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corner unseen in country garden (4)","output":"### Answer: EDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: garden\n \"Sweden\"(the country) **minus**(\u2026 unseen) \"SW\"(abbrev. for \"south-west\";one of the four corners on a map, or a crossword grid).\nDefn: \u2026 in the Bible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Line through targets where hydroplant destroyed (8)","output":"### Answer: TELEMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: where hydroplant destroyed\n L(abbrev. for \"line\") **contained in**(through) [ TEE(a T-shaped mark used as a target in certain games like curling) + MARK(another target, eg. of criminal activities).\nAnswer: The hydroelectric plant in Telemark, Norway, destroyed by the Allies in WW2."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article in French newspaper it refreshes (8)","output":"### Answer: LEMONADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it refreshes\n A(in grammar, an article) **contained in**(in) LE MONDE(the French daily newspaper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dodger Luke finally to face Anakin Skywalker (6)","output":"### Answer: EVADER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dodger\n Last letter of(\u2026 finally) \"Luke \" **plus**(to face) VADER(Darth, who was Anakin Skywalker before he went over to the dark side). And, of course, Luke Skywalker faced-off with his father."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dessert wine that causes another little wobble (10)","output":"### Answer: AFTERSHOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: another little wobble\n AFTERS(desserts, collectively) + HOCK(German wine from the Rhine region).\nDefn: A ground tremor resulting from an earthquake, little only when compared to the preceding main one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Missile key computer company holds (1,1,1,1)","output":"### Answer: I.C.B.M. \n ### Explanation: Definition: Missile\n C(one of the keys in which a musical piece may be scored) **contained in**(\u2026 holds) IBM(the computer company, from the abbrev. for \"International Business Machines\").\nAnswer: The Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile, the long range missile that proliferated during the Cold War."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mysterious and violent character in London's park (4)","output":"### Answer: HYDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mysterious and violent character,London's park\n Double defn: 1st: The evil alter ego of Dr. Jekyll, by Robert Louis Stevenson; and 2nd: Famous London park."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ultra-conservative Elmer, perhaps useless, departs within two years (5-5)","output":"### Answer: FUDDY-DUDDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ultra-conservative\n FUDD(Elmer, the antagonist of Bugs Bunny in the Looney Tunes cartoons) + < [ DUD(useless) + D(abbrev. for \"dead\";departed from life) ] **contained in**(within) ***2 x***(two) Y(abbrev. for \"year\") >."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Original light opera starts for composer (7)","output":"### Answer: NOVELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: composer\n NOVEL(original;not done before) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 starts) \"light opera \".\nAnswer: Ivor, Welsh composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moves right in \u2013 inflicts stab wound (5)","output":"### Answer: GORES \n ### Explanation: Definition: inflicts stab wound\n GOES(moves) **containing**(\u2026 in) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half of soldiers responsible for motor part (8)","output":"### Answer: ARMATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: motor part\n ***1st 2 letters of***(Half of) \"army\"(soldiers collectively) + MATURE(having reached a stage of development to be responsible).\nDefn: Of an electric motor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hitler mood faded to become politically moderate (6-2-3-4)","output":"### Answer: MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: politically moderate\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to become) HITLER MOOD FADED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Free to engage drive that elevates site machine (6)","output":"### Answer: DIGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: site machine\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 that elevates, in a down clue) [ RID(to free of, eg. pests) **containing**(to engage) EGG(to drive;to urge on) ].\nDefn: Machine at a work site."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stream diverted by what blocks it here? (9)","output":"### Answer: AMSTERDAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 diverted) **placed above**(by, in a down clue) DAM(that which will block a stream)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleaner forced to go topless in absurd act (7)","output":"### Answer: CHARADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: absurd act\n CHAR(short for a charwoman, a lady who cleans homes or offices) + \"made\"(forced;with no choice) ***minus its 1st letter***(\u2026 to go topless, in a down clue).\nDefn: A patently false representation;a travesty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stock phrases individuals associated with eastern tongue (9)","output":"### Answer: CANTONESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tongue\n CANT(stock phrases rendered meaningless through repetition) + ONES(individuals) **placed above**(associated with, in a down clue) E(abbrev. for \"eastern\").\nDefn: A Chinese dialact."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shifting in narrow lane's Ken Turner (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ALLEN KEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turner\n **Anagram of**(Shifting) KEN **contained in**(in \u2026's \u2026;contraction of \"in \u2026. is \u2026\" ALLEY(a narrow lane).\nDefn: \u2026 to screw\/unscrew an Allen screw."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thoroughly cook little fish found beneath ocean (4-3)","output":"### Answer: DEEP-FRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thoroughly cook\n FRY(the young of various species of fish) **placed below**(found beneath, in a down clue) DEEP(poetic term for the ocean)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical instrument on floor in Habitat (4-3)","output":"### Answer: REED-BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Habitat\n REED(any of the musical wind instruments with a thin piece of cane or metal inserted into its tube) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) BED(a floor, as in the sea-bed).\nDefn: A natural habitat found in wetlands, composed of, well, reeds, and supporting an ecosystem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Male beast and one female in mountainous plateau (6)","output":"### Answer: MASSIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: mountainous plateau\n M(abbrev. for \"male\") + ASS(a beast of burden) **plus**(in) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") F(abbrev. for \"female\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tool that cuts into metal for so long (5)","output":"### Answer: ADIEU \n ### Explanation: Definition: so long\n DIE(a mechanical tool to form, stamp, or cut out material) **contained in**(that cuts into) AU(chemical symbol for the metallic element gold).\nDefn: \u2026;farewell.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Music coming from the French boat first (7)","output":"### Answer: SKIFFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Music\n LE(French for \"the\") **placed after**(\u2026 first, in an across clue) SKIFF(a small flat-bottomed shallow-draft boat).\nDefn:  \u2026 featuring the washboard and the tea-chest bass."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play a tune in observatory initially, then on terrace (5)","output":"### Answer: PATIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: terrace\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(initially) \"Play a tune in observatory \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spoiled turf to throw when collecting fungi (9)","output":"### Answer: TRUFFLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: collecting fungi\n **Anagram of**(Spoiled) TURF + FLING(to throw;to cast off). Nowadays trained dogs can do it too, and they don't eat what they find."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bon vivants are an infamously supine race (10)","output":"### Answer: EPICUREANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bon vivants\n **Anagram of**(infamously) SUPINE RACE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jewel in ring father left (4)","output":"### Answer: OPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jewel\n O(letter representing a ring shape) + PA(informal term for one's father) + L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unfeeling prelate dealt with vehicle identification (6,5)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER PLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicle identification \n NUMB(unfeeling;without sensation) + **anagram of**(\u2026 dealt with) PRELATE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Censored bowlers died tragically (11)","output":"### Answer: BOWDLERISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Censored \n **Anagram of**(tragically) BOWLERS DIED.\nAnswer: From Thomas Bowdler who published an edition of Shakespeare with what he considered indecent material removed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poems of almost all styles (4)","output":"### Answer: ODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poems \n \"modes\"(styles;fashions) **minus its 1st letter**(almost all)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gypsies' move set in train (10)","output":"### Answer: ITINERANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gypsies\n **Anagram of**(move) SET IN TRAIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secured, after pause for a meal (9)","output":"### Answer: BREAKFAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: a meal \n FAST(secured;firmly fixed, or, well, fastened) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) BREAK(a pause;a temporary interval of rest)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Villain's gore spilled around university (5)","output":"### Answer: ROGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Villain\n **Anagram of**(spilled) GORE **containing**(around) U(abbrev. for \"university\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Journalist recalled retinue had to get off at a station (7)","output":"### Answer: DETRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: get off at a station\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) ED(abbrev. for an editor;a journalist) + TRAIN(a retinue;a procession of people in attendance). Defn: \u2026 from a train."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dress at one's home ground (7)","output":"### Answer: HABITAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's home ground\n HABIT(a distinctive dress or costume, especially of a religious order) + AT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enthusiasm of up and coming salesman for spice (6)","output":"### Answer: PEPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: spice\n PEP(enthusiasm;liveliness) + **reversal of**(up and coming) REP(abbrev. for a sales representative)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rob from boat train on the way up to reach one's goal (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: reach one's goal\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 on the way up, in a down clue) \"Rob \" **deleted from**(from) \"boat train \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silver-tongued Liberal unknown speaks in a spell-binding way (10)","output":"### Answer: ELOQUENTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: speaks in a spell-binding way\n ELOQUENT(silver-tongued;speaking persuasively) + L(abbrev. for a Liberal politician) + Y(one of the symbols in mathematics for an unknown variable). A not very satisfying kind of clue \u2013 where a (major) part of the wordplay is essentially the root word for the definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bizarre route in need of repair (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bizarre\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in need of repair) ROUTE. 5\n$$Wastes$$ new day inside square's compound (9) \n**SQUANDERS** : ND(abbrevs. for \"new\" and \"day\", respectively) **contained in**(inside) **anagram of**(\u2026 compound) SQUARE'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gen to illuminate notes Foreign Office initially assembled (4)","output":"### Answer: INFO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gen\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially assembled) \"illuminate notes Foreign Office \".\nDefn: Information."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just tolerable drama (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR PLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just\n FAIR(of a tolerable standard, not good nor bad) + PLAY(a drama work on stage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somehow need to protect breach before being overwhelmed (8)","output":"### Answer: ENGULFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: overwhelmed\n **Anagram of**(Somehow) NEED **containing**(to protect) GULF(a breach;a wide gap)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crustacean able to trap flies? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SPIDER CRAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crustacean\n Cryptic defn: \u2026 named after the insect that is able to trap flies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note two alluding to American author (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MARK TWAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: alluding to American author\n MARK(to note;to indicate something that is to be distinguished from the rest) + TWAIN(two). I presume that \"alluding\" signifies that it is a pen name for the author."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor, to a great extent badly bred, becomes engaged (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSORBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: engaged\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) + SO(to a great extent, as in \"she's so fine\") + **anagram of**(badly) BRED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dainty, unusual set that's most delightful (8)","output":"### Answer: SWEETEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most delightful\n SWEET(dainty;cute) + **anagram of**(unusual) SET. Same comment as for 3 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hero in audition in audition after sundown (6)","output":"### Answer: KNIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hero\n **Homophone of**(in audition) \"night\"(the period after sundown)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Facet of dreadful spa using shock therapy (6)","output":"### Answer: ASPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Facet\n **Anagram of**(dreadful) SPA **plus**(using) ECT(abbrev. for \"electroconvulsive therapy\";shock therapy using electric currents).  It would really come as a shock if that were part of the treatment at a spa \u2026 unless it was one that masochists went to \u2013 and a dreadful spa for others."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Negative church score (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: score\n NOT(indicating a negative) + CH(abbrev. for \"church\").\nDefn: A mark made for keeping tally, eg. with a V-shaped cut."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lady's fingers drawn by fine artist (4)","output":"### Answer: OKRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lady's fingers\n OK(fine;okay) + RA(post-nominal letters indicating a member of the Royal Academy of Arts). Defn: Vegetable shaped like, well, lady's or ladies' fingers.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Music coming from the French boat first (7)","output":"### Answer: SKIFFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Music\n LE(French for \"the\") **placed after**(\u2026 first, in an across clue) SKIFF(a small flat-bottomed shallow-draft boat).\nDefn: \u2026 featuring the washboard and the tea-chest bass."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play a tune in observatory initially, then on terrace (5)","output":"### Answer: PATIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: terrace\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(initially) \"Play a tune in observatory \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spoiled turf to throw when collecting fungi (9)","output":"### Answer: TRUFFLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: collecting fungi\n **Anagram of**(Spoiled) TURF + FLING(to throw;to cast off). Nowadays trained dogs can do it too, and they don't eat what they find."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bon vivants are an infamously supine race (10)","output":"### Answer: EPICUREANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bon vivants\n **Anagram of**(infamously) SUPINE RACE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jewel in ring father left (4)","output":"### Answer: OPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jewel\n O(letter representing a ring shape) + PA(informal term for one's father) + L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unfeeling prelate dealt with vehicle identification (6,5)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER PLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicle identification \n NUMB(unfeeling;without sensation) + **anagram of**(\u2026 dealt with) PRELATE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Censored bowlers died tragically (11)","output":"### Answer: BOWDLERISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Censored \n **Anagram of**(tragically) BOWLERS DIED.\nAnswer: From Thomas Bowdler who published an edition of Shakespeare with what he considered indecent material removed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poems of almost all styles (4)","output":"### Answer: ODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poems \n \"modes\"(styles;fashions) **minus its last letter**(almost all)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gypsies' move set in train (10)","output":"### Answer: ITINERANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gypsies\n **Anagram of**(move) SET IN TRAIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secured, after pause for a meal (9)","output":"### Answer: BREAKFAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: a meal \n FAST(secured;firmly fixed, or, well, fastened) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) BREAK(a pause;a temporary interval of rest)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Villain's gore spilled around university (5)","output":"### Answer: ROGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Villain\n **Anagram of**(spilled) GORE **containing**(around) U(abbrev. for \"university\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Journalist recalled retinue had to get off at a station (7)","output":"### Answer: DETRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: get off at a station\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) ED(abbrev. for an editor;a journalist) + TRAIN(a retinue;a procession of people in attendance). Defn: \u2026 from a train."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dress at one's home ground (7)","output":"### Answer: HABITAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's home ground\n HABIT(a distinctive dress or costume, especially of a religious order) + AT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enthusiasm of up and coming salesman for spice (6)","output":"### Answer: PEPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: spice\n PEP(enthusiasm;liveliness) + **reversal of**(up and coming) REP(abbrev. for a sales representative)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rob from boat train on the way up to reach one's goal (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: reach one's goal\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 on the way up, in a down clue) \"Rob \" **deleted from**(from) \"boat train \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silver-tongued Liberal unknown speaks in a spell-binding way (10)","output":"### Answer: ELOQUENTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: speaks in a spell-binding way\n ELOQUENT(silver-tongued;speaking persuasively) + L(abbrev. for a Liberal politician) + Y(one of the symbols in mathematics for an unknown variable). A not very satisfying kind of clue \u2013 where a (major) part of the wordplay is essentially the root word for the definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bizarre route in need of repair (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bizarre\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in need of repair) ROUTE. 5\n$$Wastes$$ new day inside square's compound (9) \n**SQUANDERS** : ND(abbrevs. for \"new\" and \"day\", respectively) **contained in**(inside) **anagram of**(\u2026 compound) SQUARE'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gen to illuminate notes Foreign Office initially assembled (4)","output":"### Answer: INFO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gen\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially assembled) \"illuminate notes Foreign Office \".\nDefn: Information."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just tolerable drama (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR PLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just\n FAIR(of a tolerable standard, not good nor bad) + PLAY(a drama work on stage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somehow need to protect breach before being overwhelmed (8)","output":"### Answer: ENGULFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: overwhelmed\n **Anagram of**(Somehow) NEED **containing**(to protect) GULF(a breach;a wide gap)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crustacean able to trap flies? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SPIDER CRAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crustacean\n Cryptic defn: \u2026 named after the insect that is able to trap flies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note two alluding to American author (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MARK TWAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: alluding to American author\n MARK(to note;to indicate something that is to be distinguished from the rest) + TWAIN(two). I presume that \"alluding\" signifies that it is a pen name for the author."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor, to a great extent badly bred, becomes engaged (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSORBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: engaged\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) + SO(to a great extent, as in \"she's so fine\") + **anagram of**(badly) BRED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dainty, unusual set that's most delightful (8)","output":"### Answer: SWEETEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most delightful\n SWEET(dainty;cute) + **anagram of**(unusual) SET. Same comment as for 3 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hero in audition in audition after sundown (6)","output":"### Answer: KNIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hero\n **Homophone of**(in audition) \"night\"(the period after sundown)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Facet of dreadful spa using shock therapy (6)","output":"### Answer: ASPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Facet\n **Anagram of**(dreadful) SPA **plus**(using) ECT(abbrev. for \"electroconvulsive therapy\";shock therapy using electric currents). It would really come as a shock if that were part of the treatment at a spa \u2026 unless it was one that masochists went to \u2013 and a dreadful spa for others."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Negative church score (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: score\n NOT(indicating a negative) + CH(abbrev. for \"church\").\nDefn: A mark made for keeping tally, eg. with a V-shaped cut."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lady's fingers drawn by fine artist (4)","output":"### Answer: OKRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lady's fingers\n OK(fine;okay) + RA(post-nominal letters indicating a member of the Royal Academy of Arts). Defn: Vegetable shaped like, well, lady's or ladies' fingers.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soaring out of control, missing capital Spanish city (6)","output":"### Answer: GIRONA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish city\n **Anagram of**(out of control) \"Soaring \" **minus**(missing) **its 1st letter**(capital)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gushing American in oath-making (8)","output":"### Answer: EFFUSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gushing\n US(abbrev. for things American) **contained in**(in) EFFING(oath-making;swearing, definitely not on the Bible, but from \"f***ing\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meeting Billy Connolly? (5)","output":"### Answer: ASCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meeting\n [A SCOT]( an example;? of which is Billy Connolly, the Big Yin).\nDefn: A race meeting, at the famous English racecourse.\nThe Thatcher connection is ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What builders like to make \u2013 good stone art (6,3)","output":"### Answer: STRONG TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: What builders like\n **Anagram of**(to make) [ G(abbrev. for \"good\") + STONE ART].\nDefn: Cryptic reference to the inexpensive, strongly brewed, milky and very sweet beverage, colloquially named after construction workers, who supposedly like it, and which supposedly increases their output.\nAnd Thatcher worked in J.Lyons, which had a chain of teashops and cafes.  See also 8 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Street music leads to cacophony (7)","output":"### Answer: DISCORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: cacophony\n RD(abbrev. for \"road\";a street) **placed after**(\u2026 leads, in an across clue) DISCO(dance music of the 70s).\nQuote: \"Where there is discord, may we bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. And where there is despair, may we bring hope.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agreement to early morning roll in the long grass (7)","output":"### Answer: HARMONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agreement\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 roll) MORN(dawn:early morning) **contained in**(in) HAY(grass cut and dried for fodder \u2013 I guess it could be long).\nSee 11 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extract of Tamil knowledge (4)","output":"### Answer: MILK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extract\n **Hidden in**(of) \"Tamil knowledge \".\nSee 14 across"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thief returns belts to singer (8)","output":"### Answer: SNATCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thief\n **Reversal of**(returns) TANS(belts;beats, with a belt maybe) **plus**(to) CHER(singer, who started as a duo with Sonny Bono).\nDefn: \u2026 who seizes an opportunity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plays containing ten small scenes (8)","output":"### Answer: DIORAMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: small scenes\n DRAMAS(staged plays) **containing**(containing) IO(letters that look like 10;ten).\nDefn: \u2026 made up of three-dimensional model figures against a background."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just open a grate (4)","output":"### Answer: AJAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just open\n A + JAR(to grate on the ears)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Club once highly tuned (7)","output":"### Answer: SOCIETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Club\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the 1956 tune \"High Society\" by Louis Armstrong.\nQuote:  \"They're casting their problem on society. And, you know, there is no such thing as society\u2026..\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Changing allegiance of codebreaker without name (7)","output":"### Answer: TURNING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Changing allegiance of\n TURING(Alan, considered the father of computer science, and who, during WW2 was a codebreaker in Britain's Bletchley Park) **containing**(without;outside of) N(abbrev. for \"name\").\nDefn: \u2026 eg. spies.\nQuote:  \"\u2026 The lady's not for turning\", referring to herself.  A re-working of the title of Christopher Fry's play \"The Lady's Not For Burning\", an ironic reference to what many would have liked to do instead."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star pilot (4-5)","output":"### Answer: HIGH-FLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star,pilot\n Double defn: 1st: One with great ability and ambition, going to or in high positions; and 2nd: \u2026, literally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A hundred remaining from division (5)","output":"### Answer: CLEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: division\n C(Roman numeral for a hundred) + LEFT(remaining;unused or not taken).\nDefn: A split in something, say, a chin or palate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stopped on the way to . . . ? (8)","output":"### Answer: ARRESTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stopped,on the way to . . . ?\n Double defn: 2nd: The next step after this could be;? prison(the answer to the next clue).\nSee 28 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: cooler advertising works (6)","output":"### Answer: PRISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: cooler\n PR(abbrev. for \"public relations\";activities and material serving to advertise and promote) + [IS ON](is working, eg. an electric appliance).\nDefn:  \u2026, in slang.\nThatcher's son Mark was arrested, tried, fined and given a suspended jail sentence in South Africa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ce que nous sommes \u2013 there's money in sport (8)","output":"### Answer: GRANDAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ce que nous sommes\n RAND(unit of currency;money in South Africa) **contained in**(in) GAME(a sport).\nDefn: Translated to: \"We are what we are\".  I am probably missing the French connection here.\nAnswer:  A grandmother, as in this Thatcher quote:  \"We have become a grandmother\", on the birth of her first grandchild.  The use of the royal \"we\" did not endear her to many."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guaranteed to support note to oneself (4-5)","output":"### Answer: ROCK-SOLID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guaranteed\n ROCK(a support;a person or thing that can be depended on or provides a firm foundation) + SOL(so;the syllable for the note in the diatonic musical scale).\nDefn: \u2026 to withstand and not change, fail or collapse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Against foot massage in enhancing nerve centres (3,3)","output":"### Answer: NOT FOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Against\n **Anagram of**(massage) FOOT **contained in**(in) **middle letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 centres) \"enhancing nerve \".\nSee 24 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep note producer entertained by mad party host as well (3,4,6)","output":"### Answer: FOR THAT MATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: as well\n FORT(a keep;a fortified building) + [ ATM(abbrev. for \"Automated Teller Machine\";a banknote \"producer\") **contained in**(entertained by) HATTER(the Mad, tea party host in \"Alice In Wonderland\") ].\nQuote:  \"I will never be one of those women, who stay silent and pretty on the arm of her husband. Or remote and alone in the kitchen doing the washing up for that matter.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elevated cardinal in Londoner's guide to Manchester, for example (2,5)","output":"### Answer: UP NORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Londoner's guide to Manchester, for example\n UP(elevated;in a higher position) + NORTH(one of the 4 cardinal points on the compass).\nDefn: The direction to go;guide, to get from London to Manchester, for example.\nThatcher supposedly created, or at least widened, a north-south divide in British politics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead in first titanium-iron mixture (5)","output":"### Answer: INTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lead in\n **1st letter of**(first) \"titanium \" + **anagram of**(\u2026 mixture) IRON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knight maybe sly gad-about (6)","output":"### Answer: GLADYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knight maybe\n **Anagram of**(about) SLY GAD.\nDefn: An example of which;maybe is Gladys Knight, soul singer, who started out with the Pips.\nThatcher at one time worked for J.Lyons but not as a Gladys, the name once for the waitresses that worked in the company's teashops and cafes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lot of office workers reportedly maintained way in essence (9,4)","output":"### Answer: SEDENTARY LIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lot of office workers\n **Homophone of**(reportedly) [ \"said\"(maintained verbally, as in \"she maintained she was right\") + \"entry\"(a way in) ] + LIFE(the essence;something that exists, especially a spiritual or intangible entity).\nDefn: The fate of workers who are bound to their desks with minimal physical activity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrants raucously jeer choirs lacking a bit of holiness (9)","output":"### Answer: REJOICERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrants \n **Anagram of**(raucously) \"jeer choirs \" **minus the 1st letter of**(lacking a bit of) \"holiness \".\nQuote:  \"Just rejoice at that news and congratulate our forces and the marines. .. Rejoice.\" during the Falklands War."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coastal city ship's 28 right from 6 (8)","output":"### Answer: BRIGHTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coastal city \n BRIG(a lockup;a prison;answer to 28 across, on board a ship) + \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\") **deleted from**(from) **reversal of**(**UP**;the 1st part of the answer to 6 down, in a down clue) **NORTH**(the 2nd part of the answer to 6 down).\nSite of an assassination attempt on Thatcher."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gang member's obligation to hold enemy back (3,2,2)","output":"### Answer: ONE OF US \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gang member\n ONUS(an obligation;a responsibility, usually burdensome) **containing**(to hold) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) FOE(an enemy).\nTitle of a biography of Thatcher."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A maths problem inspiring trouble (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTHMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: inspiring trouble\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 problem) A MATHS.\nDefn: A medical condition causing difficulty breathing;inspiring. Nice defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retailer raised some Pembrokeshire corgis (6)","output":"### Answer: GROCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Retailer\n **Reversal of**(raised) **and hidden in**(some) \"Pembrokeshire corgis \".\nThe occupation of Thatcher's father."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sad time gone up in smoke (5)","output":"### Answer: CIGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: smoke\n **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) \"tragic\" **minus**(gone) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: Something you smoke."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ornament? Composer's almost room for one (6)","output":"### Answer: BROOCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ornament\n \"Bach\"(Johann Sebastian, composer) ***with*** \"room\" **minus its last letter**(almost \u2026) **replacing**(for) \"a\"(one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncovered aunt desperately lying about age? Just a little awkward (8)","output":"### Answer: UNGAINLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: awkward\n \"aunt\" **minus its 2 outermost letters**(Uncovered \u2026) + **anagram of**(desperately) [LYING **containing**(about) **1st letter of**(\u2026 Just a little) \"age \" ] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something Arabs or Bedouin have imbibed (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSORBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: imbibed\n **Hidden in**(Something \u2026 have) \"Arabs or Bedouin \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demons? Fashionable young reporter has one (6)","output":"### Answer: INCUBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demons\n IN(fashionable;trendy) + CUB(a novice;young reporter) **plus**(has) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn:  \u2026 in folklore, preying on females who are asleep."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made notes about animals (4)","output":"### Answer: GNUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: animals\n **Reversal of**(about) SUNG(made;voiced musical notes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upbeat current film has visual restraint (10)","output":"### Answer: OPTIMISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upbeat\n [ I(symbol for an electric current in physics) + MIST(an obscuring film) ] **contained in**(has \u2026 restraint) OPTIC(visual;relating to sight)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stiff examination involving mark set by female (6)","output":"### Answer: FORMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stiff\n [ ORAL(an examination) **containing**(involving) M(abbrev. for \"mark\") ] **placed after**(set by, in a down clue) F(abbrev. for \"female\").\nDefn: \u2026 in manner;starch."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paint picture of second bed in flower (8)","output":"### Answer: DESCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paint picture of\n [ S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + CRIB(a small bed, especially for babies) ] **contained in**(in) DEE(any of the flow-ers;rivers with the same name in Wales, Scotland and England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was in contact with John Peel? Sorry, no idea about that (8)","output":"### Answer: ADJOINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was in contact with\n DJ(abbrev. for \"disc jockey\", which the late John Peel of BBC Radio 1 was) **contained in**(\u2026 about that) **anagram of**(Sorry) NO IDEA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heartless men wrongly take over Times, heartlessly (6)","output":"### Answer: ROBOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heartless men\n ROB(to wrongly;illegally take) + O(abbrev. for an over in cricket) + \"Times \" **minus all its inner letters**(heartlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Playing Puck not Bottom, learn he is a helpful creature (10)","output":"### Answer: LEPRECHAUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a helpful creature\n **Anagram of**(Playing) [ \"Puck\" **minus its last letter**(not Bottom) + LEARN HE].\nDefn: \u2026 in folklore who will take you to his crock of gold, but only if you catch him first."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insane woman's backing poet (4)","output":"### Answer: OWEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: poet\n **Hidden in**(\u2026's;contraction of \"has\") **and reversal of**(backing) \"Insane woman \".\nAnswer: Wilfred, English WW1 poet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Father of actor undergoing split (3,3)","output":"### Answer: OLD MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Father\n OLDMAN(Gary, English actor) **enumerated as 3,3**(undergoing split).\nAnswer: A term for one's father."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After I left, floor covering is in a state (8)","output":"### Answer: ILLINOIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a state\n [I + abbrev. for \"left\"] **placed before**(After \u2026, \u2026, in an across clue) LINO(short for \"linoleum\";a type of floor covering) + IS.\nDefn: \u2026 in the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Final appearance of Desmond, N in Sunset Boulevard (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SWAN SONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Final appearance\n SWANSON, G(G for Gloria, actress who portrayed Desmond, N \u2013 N for Norma \u2013 in the film Sunset Boulevard)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female king? The Spanish are ready (6)","output":"### Answer: SHEKEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: ready\n SHE(pronoun for a female) + K(abbrev. for \"king\" in chess) + EL(Spanish for \"the\").\nDefn: Slang for ready money;cash.\nAnswer: Any coin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am dressing 24, holding up party (5,10)","output":"### Answer: ROBIN GOODFELLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: I\n ROBING(dressing;putting on a robe) { [ O(abbrev. for \"old\";1st part of the answer to 24 across) FELLOW(man;2nd part of the answer to 24 across) ] **containing**(holding) **reversal of**(up, in a down clue) DO(a party;a function) }.\nAnswer: An alias for the folklore character, Puck, the chosen pseudonym of the setter of this puzzle, the \"I\" of the definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top boss? Mum mouths off \"Animal!\" (7)","output":"### Answer: OPOSSUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\n \"Top boss? Mum \" **minus**(\u2026 off) **the 1st letters, respectively**(\u2026 mouths)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's a frightful thing, almost struggling to walk without glasses on, initially (9)","output":"### Answer: HOBGOBLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's a frightful thing\n \"hobbling\"(struggling to walk;walking with a lame awkward movement) **minus its last letter**(almost ..) **containing**(without) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"glasses on \".\nDefn: \u2026 in folklore."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unruly youth, first out of bed, with hairstyle changed to latest version (7)","output":"### Answer: UPDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: changed to latest version\n TED(short for \"teddy boy\";unruly youth of the 50s and 60s in Britain) **placed below**(first \u2026, in a down clue) [ UP(and about;out of bed) **plus**(with) D.A.(abbrev. for \"duck's arse, or ass\", a hairstyle with the hair swept to the back of the head, so as to resemble a duck's tail, adopted by the teddy boys as identification) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harsh-sounding brother (5)","output":"### Answer: GRIMM \n ### Explanation: Definition: brother\n **Homophone of**(-sounding) \"grim\"(harsh;severe).\nDefn: Either one of the two Brothers Grimm, Wilhelm and Jacob, who wrote tales from folklore."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One that cuts new coins Ireland (7)","output":"### Answer: INCISOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One that cuts\n **Anagram of**(new) COINS **contained in**(in) IR(abbrev. for \"Ireland\").\nDefn: \u2026 in a set of teeth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Someone like me to throw up a pork pie on the hearth? (3-3-2-3-4)","output":"### Answer: LOB-LIE-BY-THE-FIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Someone like me\n LOB(to throw up high) + LIE(in rhyming slang, a \"pork pie\") + [BY THE FIRE](on the hearth;on the floor of a fireplace that extends outward into the room).\nAnswer: A folklore figure similar to Robin Goodfellow aka Puck, the setter;\"me\".  Also known as a brownie."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kills a little time at Angler's Rest, ultimately getting drunk (9)","output":"### Answer: STRANGLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kills\n S(abbrev. for a second;a little time period, in time notation) **plus**(at) **anagram of**(\u2026 getting drunk) [ANGLER'S + **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"Rest\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eight in a row? (7)","output":"### Answer: OARSMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eight in a row\n Cryptic defn: Refering to the crew in competitive rowing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal activity of daughter somewhere in London (7)","output":"### Answer: DEALING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal activity\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") + EALING(a district in W. London).\nDefn: \u2026 buying and selling illegal substances."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have to get in a cheesecake (7)","output":"### Answer: BROWNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cake\n OWN(to have;to possess title to) **contained in**(to get in) BRIE(a soft cheese).\nDefn: \u2026 made with chocolate and nuts.\nAnswer:  See 8 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unable to love choral music (5)","output":"### Answer: CANTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: choral music\n CAN'T(cannot;unable to) **plus**(to) O(letter indicating 0;love in tennis scores).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ornament? Composer's almost room for one (6)","output":"### Answer: BROOCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ornament\n \"Bach\"(Johann Sebastian, composer) with \"room\" **minus its last letter**(almost \u2026) **reversal of**(for) \"a\"(one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncovered aunt desperately lying about age? Just a little awkward (8)","output":"### Answer: UNGAINLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: awkward\n \"aunt\" **minus its 2 outermost letters**(Uncovered \u2026) + **anagram of**(desperately) [LYING **containing**(about) **1st letter of**(\u2026 Just a little) \"age \" ] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something Arabs or Bedouin have imbibed (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSORBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: imbibed\n **Hidden in**(Something \u2026 have) \"Arabs or Bedouin \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demons? Fashionable young reporter has one (6)","output":"### Answer: INCUBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demons\n IN(fashionable;trendy) + CUB(a novice;young reporter) **plus**(has) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn; \u2026 in folklore, preying on females who are asleep."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made notes about animals (4)","output":"### Answer: GNUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: animals\n **Reversal of**(about) SUNG(made;voiced musical notes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upbeat current film has visual restraint (10)","output":"### Answer: OPTIMISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upbeat\n [ I(symbol for an electric current in physics) + MIST(an obscuring film) ] **contained in**(has \u2026 restraint) OPTIC(visual;relating to sight)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stiff examination involving mark set by female (6)","output":"### Answer: FORMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stiff\n [ ORAL(an examination) **containing**(involving) M(abbrev. for \"mark\") ] **placed after**(set by, in a down clue) F(abbrev. for \"female\").\nDefn: \u2026 in manner;starch."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paint picture of second bed in flower (8)","output":"### Answer: DESCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paint picture of\n [ S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + CRIB(a small bed, especially for babies) ] **contained in**(in) DEE(any of the flow-ers;rivers with the same name in Wales, Scotland and England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was in contact with John Peel? Sorry, no idea about that (8)","output":"### Answer: ADJOINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was in contact with\n DJ(abbrev. for \"disc jockey\", which the late John Peel of BBC Radio 1 was) **contained in**(\u2026 about that) **anagram of**(Sorry) NO IDEA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heartless men wrongly take over Times, heartlessly (6)","output":"### Answer: ROBOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heartless men\n ROB(to wrongly;illegally take) + O(abbrev. for an over in cricket) + \"Times \" **minus all its inner letters**(heartlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Playing Puck not Bottom, learn he is a helpful creature (10)","output":"### Answer: LEPRECHAUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a helpful creature\n **Anagram of**(Playing) [ \"Puck\" **minus its last letter**(not Bottom) + LEARN HE].\nDefn: \u2026 in folklore who will take you to his crock of gold, but only if you catch him first."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insane woman's backing poet (4)","output":"### Answer: OWEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: poet\n **Hidden in**(\u2026's;contraction of \"has\") **and reversal of**(backing) \"Insane woman \".\nAnswer: Wilfred, English WW1 poet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Father of actor undergoing split (3,3)","output":"### Answer: OLD MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Father\n OLDMAN(Gary, English actor) **enumerated as 3,3**(undergoing split).\nAnswer: A term for one's father."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After I left, floor covering is in a state (8)","output":"### Answer: ILLINOIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a state\n [I + abbrev. for \"left\"] **placed before**(After \u2026, \u2026, in an across clue) LINO(short for \"linoleum\";a type of floor covering) + IS.\nDefn: \u2026 in the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Final appearance of Desmond, N in Sunset Boulevard (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SWAN SONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Final appearance\n SWANSON, G(G for Gloria, actress who portrayed Desmond, N \u2013 N for Norma \u2013 in the film Sunset Boulevard)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female king? The Spanish are ready (6)","output":"### Answer: SHEKEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: ready\n SHE(pronoun for a female) + K(abbrev. for \"king\" in chess) + EL(Spanish for \"the\").\nDefn: Slang for ready money;cash.\nAnswer: Any coin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am dressing 24, holding up party (5,10)","output":"### Answer: ROBIN GOODFELLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: I\n ROBING(dressing;putting on a robe) { [ O(abbrev. for \"old\";1st part of the answer to 24 across) FELLOW(man;2nd part of the answer to 24 across) ] **containing**(holding) **reversal of**(up, in a down clue) DO(a party;a function) }.\nAnswer: An alias for the folklore character, Puck, the chosen pseudonym of the setter of this puzzle, the \"I\" of the definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top boss? Mum mouths off \"Animal!\" (7)","output":"### Answer: OPOSSUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\n \"Top boss? Mum \" **minus**(\u2026 off) **the 1st letters, respectively**(\u2026 mouths)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's a frightful thing, almost struggling to walk without glasses on, initially (9)","output":"### Answer: HOBGOBLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's a frightful thing\n \"hobbling\"(struggling to walk;walking with a lame awkward movement) **minus its last letter**(almost ..) **containing**(without) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"glasses on \".\nDefn: \u2026 in folklore."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unruly youth, first out of bed, with hairstyle changed to latest version (7)","output":"### Answer: UPDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: changed to latest version\n TED(short for \"teddy boy\";unruly youth of the 50s and 60s in Britain) **placed below**(first \u2026, in a down clue) [ UP(and about;out of bed) **plus**(with) D.A.(abbrev. for \"duck's arse, or ass\", a hairstyle with the hair swept to the back of the head, so as to resemble a duck's tail, adopted by the teddy boys as identification) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harsh-sounding brother (5)","output":"### Answer: GRIMM \n ### Explanation: Definition: brother\n **Homophone of**(-sounding) \"grim\"(harsh;severe).\nDefn: Either one of the two Brothers Grimm, Wilhelm and Jacob, who wrote tales from folklore."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One that cuts new coins Ireland (7)","output":"### Answer: INCISOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One that cuts\n **Anagram of**(new) COINS **contained in**(in) IR(abbrev. for \"Ireland\").\nDefn: \u2026 in a set of teeth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Someone like me to throw up a pork pie on the hearth? (3-3-2-3-4)","output":"### Answer: LOB-LIE-BY-THE-FIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Someone like me\n LOB(to throw up high) + LIE(in rhyming slang, a \"pork pie\") + [BY THE FIRE](on the hearth;on the floor of a fireplace that extends outward into the room).\nAnswer: A folklore figure similar to Robin Goodfellow aka Puck, the setter;\"me\". Also known as a brownie."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kills a little time at Angler's Rest, ultimately getting drunk (9)","output":"### Answer: STRANGLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kills\n S(abbrev. for a second;a little time period, in time notation) **plus**(at) **anagram of**(\u2026 getting drunk) [ANGLER'S + **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"Rest\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eight in a row? (7)","output":"### Answer: OARSMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eight in a row\n Cryptic defn: Refering to the crew in competitive rowing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal activity of daughter somewhere in London (7)","output":"### Answer: DEALING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal activity\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") + EALING(a district in W. London).\nDefn: \u2026 buying and selling illegal substances."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have to get in a cheesecake (7)","output":"### Answer: BROWNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cake\n OWN(to have;to possess title to) **contained in**(to get in) BRIE(a soft cheese).\nDefn: \u2026 made with chocolate and nuts.\nAnswer: See 8 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unable to love choral music (5)","output":"### Answer: CANTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: choral music\n CAN'T(cannot;unable to) **plus**(to) O(letter indicating 0;love in tennis scores).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lured to island while asleep? (6)","output":"### Answer: BAITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lured\n AIT(a small island, especially in a river) [ **contained in**(in) BED ](while asleep)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dictator is French \u2013 not person from Eastern Europe at heart (8)","output":"### Answer: NAPOLEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dictator\n NON(French for \"not\") **containing**(\u2026 at heart) [A + POLE(a person from Eastern Europe) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boycotts infra-red dissection of Scottish children (6)","output":"### Answer: BAIRNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish children\n BANS(boycotts;rejects) **containing**(\u2026 dissection) IR(abbrev. for \"infra-red\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: African country next to Niger lacking one loaf (8)","output":"### Answer: MALINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: loaf\n MALI(an African country) **plus**(next to) \"Niger\" **minus**(lacking) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: To avoid work by pretending or exaggerating illness or other incapacity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rebellion by one South African party divided four consecutive notes (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rebellion\n [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + ANC(abbrev. for the African National Congress, the South African political party) ] **contained in**(\u2026 divided) D,E,F,E(four consecutive notes in the diatonic musical scale). Is that a typo for \"dividing\"?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A kid is comfortable (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT EASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: is comfortable\n A + TEASE(to kid;to make mock playfully)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack goes for a walk (4)","output":"### Answer: HIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack,a walk\n Double defn: 1st: To raise, especially abruptly, eg. prices of goods."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smiles after tea disappoints (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAGRINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: disappoints\n GRINS(broad smiles) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) CHA(tea, from the Mandarin name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He worked out Scuba not British, but had energy (8)","output":"### Answer: COUSTEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: He worked out Scuba\n **Anagram of**(worked) [OUT + \"Scuba \" **minus**(not) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"British\") **plus**(but had) E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics) ].\nAnswer: Jacques, French oceanographer who co-developed the Aqua-Lung, the original name of the SCUBA (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus). And of course he was a regular user of it during his work studying the sea and all forms of marine life. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excuse me, what did you say?\" written back in the morning (4)","output":"### Answer: AHEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excuse me\n **Reversal of**(written back) EH?(a terse way of asking \"what did you say?\") **contained in**(in) AM(the morning, from \"ante meridiem\", Latin for \"before noon\").\nAnswer: An interjection to attract someone's attention."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solid copper globe injected into two hearts, for example (6)","output":"### Answer: CUBOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solid\n CU(chemical symbol for the element copper) + [ O(letter that looks like a 2-dimensional globe) **contained in**(injected into) BID(in some card games, eg. bridge, a declaration of how many tricks one expects to make, an example of which is \"two hearts\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City in California favourite to occupy (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CAPE TOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n CA(abbrev. for the state of California) + PET(a favourite) + OWN(to occupy;to take possession and control of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singers and actors only half rational (8)","output":"### Answer: CASTRATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singers\n CAST(collectively, the actors in a play or film) + **the 1st 4 letters**(only half) \"rational \".\nAnswer: Male singers who have been castrated before puberty so as to retain their soprano or alto voices."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fragment from particle ricochets into minister (6)","output":"### Answer: CLERIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: minister\n **Hidden in**(Fragment from) \"particle ricochets \".\nDefn: \u2026 performing religious functions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pick up small potatoes, pea soup and trifle (8)","output":"### Answer: PETTIFOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: trifle\n **Homophone of** (Pick up) \"petty\"( trifles;in slang, small potatoes) + FOG(which if dense, is called \"pea soup\").\nAnswer: Used only as a verb, to quibble or fuss over trifles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yield to success usually (6)","output":"### Answer: SOFTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yield\n S(abbrev. for \"success\") + OFTEN(usually;routinely).\nDefn: To relent, to give in under pressure or influence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saw Bill get older (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\n AD(short for an advertisement in the form of a promotional bill;a pamphlet) + AGE(to get older).\nDefn: A wise saying."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's snared wild sloth (9)","output":"### Answer: TARDINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sloth\n **Anagram of**(wild) IT'S SNARED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dispensing with request for lullaby? (6)","output":"### Answer: DOSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispensing\n [DO SING](please sing, a request for a lullaby, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calculation might make me burn (6-9)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER CRUNCHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calculation\n **Anagram of**(**\u2026 CRUNCHING**) **NUMBER **=( might make) ME BURN. A reverse clue where the answer gives a wordplay for the clue's wordplay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In reverse, push here to retreat (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PULL AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: to retreat\n PULL(the opposite;in reverse of \"push\") + AWAY(the opposite of;in reverse of \"here\", as in \"he's not here, but is away\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stab organ with end of knife (5)","output":"### Answer: LUNGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stab\n LUNG(the respiratory organ) **plus**(with) **the last letter of**(end of) \"knife \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deference to honour is found by Anglican church (9)","output":"### Answer: OBEISANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deference\n OBE(abbrev. for \"The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire\", an honour bestowed by the British monarch) + IS **plus**(found by) AN + CE(abbrev. for the Anglican Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imbue a clue into puzzle (9)","output":"### Answer: INOCULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imbue\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 puzzle) A CLUE INTO.\nDefn: To influence, say, with ideas or opinions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joint abuse attracts complaint (5-4)","output":"### Answer: ROAST-BEEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joint\n ROAST(to criticise severely, perhaps to the point of abuse) **plus**(attracts) BEEF(slang for a complaint)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star is embarrassed and grumpy, perhaps (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RED DWARF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\n RED(embarrassed, from the colour of your complexion when you are) + DWARF(an example being;perhaps is Grumpy, one of the seven dwarves living with Snow White in the fairy tale).\nAnswer: A small and relatively cool star (no, Dudley Moore is not an example)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adds piquancy when CIA gets caught (6)","output":"### Answer: SPICES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adds piquancy\n SPIES(the CIA's personnel) **containing**(gets) C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaders of orchestra conduct offensive musicians (5)","output":"### Answer: OCTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: musicians\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(Leaders of) \"orchestra conduct \" + TET(the military offensive by North Vietnam during the Vietnam War).\nDefn: \u2026 in a group of eight."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surrender to sound of the sea? (5)","output":"### Answer: WAIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surrender\n **Homophone of**(sound of) \"wave\"(the sea, usually as \"the waves\").\nAnswer: To give up voluntarily, eg. a claim, or a right.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lured to island while asleep? (6)","output":"### Answer: BAITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lured\n AIT(a small island, especially in a river) [ **contained in**(in) BED ](while asleep)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dictator is French \u2013 not person from Eastern Europe at heart (8)","output":"### Answer: NAPOLEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dictator\n NON(French for \"not\") **containing**(\u2026 at heart) [A + POLE(a person from Eastern Europe) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boycotts infra-red dissection of Scottish children (6)","output":"### Answer: BAIRNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish children\n BANS(boycotts;rejects) **containing**(\u2026 dissection) IR(abbrev. for \"infra-red\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: African country next to Niger lacking one loaf (8)","output":"### Answer: MALINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: loaf\n MALI(an African country) **plus**(next to) \"Niger\" **minus**(lacking) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: To avoid work by pretending or exaggerating illness or other incapacity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rebellion by one South African party divided four consecutive notes (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rebellion\n [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + ANC(abbrev. for the African National Congress, the South African political party) ] **contained in**(\u2026 divided) D,E,F,E(four consecutive notes in the diatonic musical scale). Is that a typo for \"dividing\"?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A kid is comfortable (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT EASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: is comfortable\n A + TEASE(to kid;to make mock playfully)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack goes for a walk (4)","output":"### Answer: HIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack,a walk\n Double defn: 1st: To raise, especially abruptly, eg. prices of goods."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smiles after tea disappoints (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAGRINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: disappoints\n GRINS(broad smiles) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) CHA(tea, from the Mandarin name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He worked out Scuba not British, but had energy (8)","output":"### Answer: COUSTEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: He worked out Scuba\n **Anagram of**(worked) [OUT + \"Scuba \" **minus**(not) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"British\") **plus**(but had) E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics) ].\nAnswer: Jacques, French oceanographer who co-developed the Aqua-Lung, the original name of the SCUBA (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus). And of course he was a regular user of it during his work studying the sea and all forms of marine life. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excuse me, what did you say?\" written back in the morning (4)","output":"### Answer: AHEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excuse me\n **Reversal of**(written back) EH?(a terse way of asking \"what did you say?\") **contained in**(in) AM(the morning, from \"ante meridiem\", Latin for \"before noon\").\nAnswer: An interjection to attract someone's attention."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solid copper globe injected into two hearts, for example (6)","output":"### Answer: CUBOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solid\n CU(chemical symbol for the element copper) + [ O(letter that looks like a 2-dimensional globe) **contained in**(injected into) BID(in some card games, eg. bridge, a declaration of how many tricks one expects to make, an example of which is \"two hearts\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City in California favourite to occupy (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CAPE TOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n CA(abbrev. for the state of California) + PET(a favourite) + OWN(to occupy;to take possession and control of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singers and actors only half rational (8)","output":"### Answer: CASTRATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singers\n CAST(collectively, the actors in a play or film) + **the 1st 4 letters**(only half) \"rational \".\nAnswer: Male singers who have been castrated before puberty so as to retain their soprano or alto voices."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fragment from particle ricochets into minister (6)","output":"### Answer: CLERIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: minister\n **Hidden in**(Fragment from) \"particle ricochets \".\nDefn: \u2026 performing religious functions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pick up small potatoes, pea soup and trifle (8)","output":"### Answer: PETTIFOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: trifle\n **Homophone of** (Pick up) \"petty\"( trifles;in slang, small potatoes) + FOG(which if dense, is called \"pea soup\").\nAnswer: Used only as a verb, to quibble or fuss over trifles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yield to success usually (6)","output":"### Answer: SOFTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yield\n S(abbrev. for \"success\") + OFTEN(usually;routinely).\nDefn: To relent, to give in under pressure or influence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saw Bill get older (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\n AD(short for an advertisement in the form of a promotional bill;a pamphlet) + AGE(to get older).\nDefn: A wise saying."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's snared wild sloth (9)","output":"### Answer: TARDINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sloth\n **Anagram of**(wild) IT'S SNARED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dispensing with request for lullaby? (6)","output":"### Answer: DOSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispensing\n [DO SING](please sing, a request for a lullaby, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calculation might make me burn (6-9)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER CRUNCHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calculation\n **Anagram of**(**\u2026 CRUNCHING**) **NUMBER **=( might make) ME BURN. A reverse clue where the answer gives a wordplay for the clue's wordplay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In reverse, push here to retreat (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PULL AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: to retreat\n PULL(the opposite;in reverse of \"push\") + AWAY(the opposite of;in reverse of \"here\", as in \"he's not here, but is away\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stab organ with end of knife (5)","output":"### Answer: LUNGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stab\n LUNG(the respiratory organ) **plus**(with) **the last letter of**(end of) \"knife \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deference to honour is found by Anglican church (9)","output":"### Answer: OBEISANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deference\n OBE(abbrev. for \"The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire\", an honour bestowed by the British monarch) + IS **plus**(found by) AN + CE(abbrev. for the Anglican Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imbue a clue into puzzle (9)","output":"### Answer: INOCULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imbue\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 puzzle) A CLUE INTO.\nDefn: To influence, say, with ideas or opinions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joint abuse attracts complaint (5-4)","output":"### Answer: ROAST-BEEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joint\n ROAST(to criticise severely, perhaps to the point of abuse) **plus**(attracts) BEEF(slang for a complaint)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star is embarrassed and grumpy, perhaps (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RED DWARF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\n RED(embarrassed, from the colour of your complexion when you are) + DWARF(an example being;perhaps is Grumpy, one of the seven dwarves living with Snow White in the fairy tale).\nAnswer: A small and relatively cool star (no, Dudley Moore is not an example)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adds piquancy when CIA gets caught (6)","output":"### Answer: SPICES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adds piquancy\n SPIES(the CIA's personnel) **containing**(gets) C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaders of orchestra conduct offensive musicians (5)","output":"### Answer: OCTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: musicians\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(Leaders of) \"orchestra conduct \" + TET(the military offensive by North Vietnam during the Vietnam War).\nDefn: \u2026 in a group of eight."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surrender to sound of the sea? (5)","output":"### Answer: WAIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surrender\n **Homophone of**(sound of) \"wave\"(the sea, usually as \"the waves\").\nAnswer: To give up voluntarily, eg. a claim, or a right.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punishment limiting one's feeling (9)","output":"### Answer: SENTIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: feeling\n SENTENCE(a punishment handed down, usually by a court of law) **containing**(limiting) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut short travel in area of republic (5)","output":"### Answer: SLIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: area of republic\n \"slit\"(cut, say, a throat) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 short) + GO(to travel).\nAnswer: The county town in the Republic of Ireland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sum that's missing a policeman found (7)","output":"### Answer: MOUNTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: policeman found\n \"amount\"(a sum, say, of money) + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\", the Latin for \"that is\";that's) **minus**(missing) \"a \".\nDefn: \u2026 in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cockney villain that goes into the bag (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TEA LEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cockney villain,that goes into the bag\n Double defn: 1st: Cockney rhyming slang for \"thief\"; and 2nd: That which goes into a tea bag."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Covering for Caesar, army conceals defensive blunder (4)","output":"### Answer: TOGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Covering for Caesar\n T.A.(abbrev. for the British Territorial Army) **containing**(conceals) O.G.(abbrev. for \"own goal\";a defensive blunder, literally, in some sporting matches)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Favour daughter staying at home, giving optimistic view (4-6)","output":"### Answer: ROSE-TINTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: giving optimistic view\n [ ROSETTE(a rose-like decoration to be worn as a badge of having won a prize or an honour;a favour) + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") ] **containing**(staying;suppressing) IN(at home)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start foolish, but ____ , upright (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDWISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: upright\n [END + WISE], antonyms, respectively, of(but \u2026) \"start\" and \"foolish\".\nDefn: Standing on one end."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pacify small, small number (7)","output":"### Answer: SWEETEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pacify\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + WEE(small) + TEN(the number)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In ceremony, noise interrupts speech (10)","output":"### Answer: ORDINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: In ceremony\n DIN(noise) **contained in**(interrupts) ORATION(a speech).\nAnswer: A ceremony conferring holy orders;ordaining an individual. Could \"In\" be part of the definition, as it's a ceremony to formally bring one into the order?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singular disease in place of business? (4)","output":"### Answer: HIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: place of business\n Cryptic defn: \"hives\"(the disease) **minus** \"s\" to fancifully make it a singular noun.\nAnswer: A place of activity, whether by bees or humans conducting business."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large, fleshier all round, but not so curvaceous (7)","output":"### Answer: FLATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: not so curvaceous\n L(abbrev. for \"large\") **contained in**(\u2026 all round) FATTER(fleshier)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man taking notes on book for poster (7)","output":"### Answer: BLOGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: poster\n LOGGER(fancifully, one who keeps a log;takes notes) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) B(abbrev. for \"book\").\nAnswer: One who posts on the Internet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make people leave net completely open (5)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make people leave,net,completely open\n Triple defn: 1st: As in \"to clear the theatre\"; 2nd: To clear;net a profit from trading; and 3: As with a clearing in a forest."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to shed clothes, looking sexy \u2013 and hardened (9)","output":"### Answer: SCLEROTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: hardened\n **Initial letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"shed clothes, looking \" + EROTIC(sexy).\nDefn: \u2026, as a result of sclerosis, a thickening and hardening of body tissues."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Truly clever chap needed in statecraft of a new order (2,1,6,2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS A MATTER OF FACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Truly\n MA(abbrev. for \"Master of Arts\", a clever chap who's got this degree) **contained in**(needed in) **anagram of**(\u2026new order) STATECRAFT OF A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor eluding detection initially treated himself (8)","output":"### Answer: INDULGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: treated himself\n **Anagram of**(Doctor) ELUDING + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"detection \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offering limited view, I'm surprised to receive good degree (5)","output":"### Answer: MISTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offering limited view\n MY!(an exclamation expressing \"I'm surprised\") **containing**(to receive) IST(letters resembling \"1st\";short for First Class Honours, a good academic degree)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English city firm employs Pole that turns up again (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ONCE MORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: again\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 that turns up, in a down clue) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + ROME(the city) + CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm) **containing**(employs) N(abbrev. for one of the geographical poles) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a Jew? I had to go quiet (6)","output":"### Answer: GENTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: quiet\n \"Gentile\"(a non-Jew) **minus**(\u2026 had to go) \"I\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imogen's in car, last to leave place of refreshment (9)","output":"### Answer: ESTAMINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: place of refreshment\n MINE(possessive pronoun self-referencing the setter;Imogen's) **contained in**(in) \"estate\"(short for an estate car, with a rear door and a large rear carrying space) **minus its last letter**(\u2026, last to leave).\nAnswer: A small caf\u00e9 or bar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Promenade des Anglais, perhaps, is most pleasant (6)","output":"### Answer: NICEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most pleasant\n NICE ST(abbrev. for \"street\"), as exemplified;perhaps by the Promenade des Anglais, a celebrated promenade in Nice, France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secret cards to be won? Don't be fooled by this (10,5)","output":"### Answer: CONFIDENCE TRICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't be fooled by this\n CONFIDENCE(something told in confidence;a secret) + TRICK(in card games, a set of cards played in a round, and won the whoever played the highest-value card)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Identifying pattern that's bound to squash one irritant (9)","output":"### Answer: SIGNATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Identifying pattern\n SURE(that is bound to happen, as in \"a sure thing\") **containing**\n(to squash) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + GNAT(an irritating insect) ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coke party that's thrown by children (8)","output":"### Answer: SNOWBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's thrown by children\n SNOW(like \"coke\", slang for cocaine) + BALL(a party;a social function)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Closely follow the scandal of the Three Blind Mice? (8)","output":"### Answer: TAILGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Closely follow\n Cryptic defn: In the nursery rhyme, the Three Blind Mice had their tails chopped off, and that episode might be refered to as TAILGATE, with the suffix \"-gate\" to mean a scandal, originally picked up from the Watergate scandal.\nDefn: \u2026 another vehicle, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I write a cheque, one to be put into chest (6)","output":"### Answer: DRAWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I write a cheque,one to be put into chest\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 of drawers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to ride horse, using whip (6)","output":"### Answer: THRASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: whip\n TRASH(refuse;garbage) **containing**(to ride;to travel around or over) H(slang abbrev. for \"heroin\", for which \"horse\" is also a slang term). I'm not too sure of the containment indicator."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: There may be one on the bench here in playing area (5)","output":"### Answer: COURT \n ### Explanation: Definition: There may be one on the bench here,playing area\n Double defn: 1st: A court of law where you'll find a judge on the bench; and 2nd: Where you would play, say, tennis or squash.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punishment limiting one's feeling (9)","output":"### Answer: SENTIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: feeling\n SENTENCE(a punishment handed down, usually by a court of law) **containing**(limiting) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut short travel in area of republic (5)","output":"### Answer: SLIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: area of republic\n \"slit\"(cut, say, a throat) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 short) + GO(to travel).\nAnswer: The county town in the Republic of Ireland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sum that's missing a policeman found (7)","output":"### Answer: MOUNTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: policeman found\n \"amount\"(a sum, say, of money) + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\", the Latin for \"that is\";that's) **minus**(missing) \"a \".\nDefn: \u2026 in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cockney villain that goes into the bag (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TEA LEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cockney villain,that goes into the bag\n Double defn: 1st: Cockney rhyming slang for \"thief\"; and 2nd: That which goes into a tea bag."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Covering for Caesar, army conceals defensive blunder (4)","output":"### Answer: TOGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Covering for Caesar\n T.A.(abbrev. for the British Territorial Army) **containing**(conceals) O.G.(abbrev. for \"own goal\";a defensive blunder, literally, in some sporting matches)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Favour daughter staying at home, giving optimistic view (4-6)","output":"### Answer: ROSE-TINTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: giving optimistic view\n [ ROSETTE(a rose-like decoration to be worn as a badge of having won a prize or an honour;a favour) + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") ] **containing**(staying;suppressing) IN(at home)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start foolish, but ____ , upright (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDWISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: upright\n [END + WISE], antonyms, respectively, of(but \u2026) \"start\" and \"foolish\".\nDefn: Standing on one end."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pacify small, small number (7)","output":"### Answer: SWEETEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pacify\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + WEE(small) + TEN(the number)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In ceremony, noise interrupts speech (10)","output":"### Answer: ORDINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: In ceremony\n DIN(noise) **contained in**(interrupts) ORATION(a speech).\nAnswer: A ceremony conferring holy orders;ordaining an individual. Could \"In\" be part of the definition, as it's a ceremony to formally bring one into the order?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singular disease in place of business? (4)","output":"### Answer: HIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: place of business\n Cryptic defn: \"hives\"(the disease) **minus** \"s\" to fancifully make it a singular noun.\nAnswer: A place of activity, whether by bees or humans conducting business."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large, fleshier all round, but not so curvaceous (7)","output":"### Answer: FLATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: not so curvaceous\n L(abbrev. for \"large\") **contained in**(\u2026 all round) FATTER(fleshier)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man taking notes on book for poster (7)","output":"### Answer: BLOGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: poster\n LOGGER(fancifully, one who keeps a log;takes notes) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) B(abbrev. for \"book\").\nAnswer: One who posts on the Internet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make people leave net completely open (5)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make people leave,net,completely open\n Triple defn: 1st: As in \"to clear the theatre\"; 2nd: To clear;net a profit from trading; and 3: As with a clearing in a forest."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to shed clothes, looking sexy \u2013 and hardened (9)","output":"### Answer: SCLEROTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: hardened\n **Initial letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"shed clothes, looking \" + EROTIC(sexy).\nDefn: \u2026, as a result of sclerosis, a thickening and hardening of body tissues."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Truly clever chap needed in statecraft of a new order (2,1,6,2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS A MATTER OF FACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Truly\n MA(abbrev. for \"Master of Arts\", a clever chap who's got this degree) **contained in**(needed in) **anagram of**(\u2026order) STATECRAFT OF A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor eluding detection initially treated himself (8)","output":"### Answer: INDULGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: treated himself\n **Anagram of**(Doctor) ELUDING + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"detection \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offering limited view, I'm surprised to receive good degree (5)","output":"### Answer: MISTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offering limited view\n MY!(an exclamation expressing \"I'm surprised\") **containing**(to receive) IST(letters resembling \"1st\";short for First Class Honours, a good academic degree)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English city firm employs Pole that turns up again (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ONCE MORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: again\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 that turns up, in a down clue) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + ROME(the city) + CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm) **containing**(employs) N(abbrev. for one of the geographical poles) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a Jew? I had to go quiet (6)","output":"### Answer: GENTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: quiet\n \"Gentile\"(a non-Jew) **minus**(\u2026 had to go) \"I\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imogen's in car, last to leave place of refreshment (9)","output":"### Answer: ESTAMINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: place of refreshment\n MINE(possessive pronoun self-referencing the setter;Imogen's) **contained in**(in) \"estate\"(short for an estate car, with a rear door and a large rear carrying space) **minus its last letter**(\u2026, last to leave).\nAnswer: A small caf\u00e9 or bar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Promenade des Anglais, perhaps, is most pleasant (6)","output":"### Answer: NICEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most pleasant\n NICE ST(abbrev. for \"street\"), as exemplified;perhaps by the Promenade des Anglais, a celebrated promenade in Nice, France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secret cards to be won? Don't be fooled by this (10,5)","output":"### Answer: CONFIDENCE TRICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't be fooled by this\n CONFIDENCE(something told in confidence;a secret) + TRICK(in card games, a set of cards played in a round, and won the whoever played the highest-value card)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Identifying pattern that's bound to squash one irritant (9)","output":"### Answer: SIGNATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Identifying pattern\n SURE(that is bound to happen, as in \"a sure thing\") **containing**\n(to squash) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + GNAT(an irritating insect) ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coke party that's thrown by children (8)","output":"### Answer: SNOWBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's thrown by children\n SNOW(like \"coke\", slang for cocaine) + BALL(a party;a social function)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Closely follow the scandal of the Three Blind Mice? (8)","output":"### Answer: TAILGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Closely follow\n Cryptic defn: In the nursery rhyme, the Three Blind Mice had their tails chopped off, and that episode might be refered to as TAILGATE, with the suffix \"-gate\" to mean a scandal, originally picked up from the Watergate scandal.\nDefn: \u2026 another vehicle, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I write a cheque, one to be put into chest (6)","output":"### Answer: DRAWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I write a cheque,one to be put into chest\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 of drawers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to ride horse, using whip (6)","output":"### Answer: THRASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: whip\n TRASH(refuse;garbage) **containing**(to ride;to travel around or over) H(slang abbrev. for \"heroin\", for which \"horse\" is also a slang term). I'm not too sure of the containment indicator."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: There may be one on the bench here in playing area (5)","output":"### Answer: COURT \n ### Explanation: Definition: There may be one on the bench here,playing area\n Double defn: 1st: A court of law where you'll find a judge on the bench; and 2nd: Where you would play, say, tennis or squash.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About to sit and take it easy (6)","output":"### Answer: REPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: take it easy\n RE(abour;with reference to) + POSE(to sit for a painting or a photograph, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strangley ill with bug? No, it's in the blood (8)","output":"### Answer: GLOBULIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's in the blood\n **Anagram of**(Strangley)[ ILL **plus**(with) BUG? NO].\nAnswer:  Any of a group of simple proteins found in blood."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tracks usually leading to the quarry (6)","output":"### Answer: SPOORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tracks\n Cryptic defn: Tracks leading to the quarry in a hunt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drug used on Arctic trip (8)","output":"### Answer: NARCOTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 trip) ON ARCTIC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a closed range, so start shooting (4,4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN FIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: start shooting\n Cryptic defn: An open fire as opposed to a cooking range in a kitchen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American church accepts an interest in redemption (6)","output":"### Answer: USANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: interest in redemption\n [ US(abbrev. for things American) + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) ] **containing**(accepts) AN.\nAnswer:  The interest paid on borrowed money."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confidence trickster's aim spells trouble (2-2)","output":"### Answer: TO-DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: trouble\n Cryptic defn: A con-man's aim is to do;swindle you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It looks like the campanologist is late (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DEAD RINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It looks like\n The DEAD(late;passed away) RINGER(of bells;a campanologist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Off Aden, tar moves from bow to stern (4-3-3)","output":"### Answer: FORE-AND-AFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: from bow to stern\n **Anagram of**(moves) OFF ADEN, TAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It may be well-worn and well-used (4)","output":"### Answer: PUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: It may be well-worn,well-used\n Double defn: 1st: A type of footwear; and 2nd: A mechanical device used to bring up liquid from a well."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Follow an alternative man of the cloth (6)","output":"### Answer: TAILOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: man of the cloth\n TAIL(to follow someone, as a detective might) + OR(used to introduce an alternative).\nDefn: \u2026, cutting and sewing it, amongst other things."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Happen to see bird nesting as resident (8)","output":"### Answer: OCCUPIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: resident\n OCCUR(to happen) **containing**(to see \u2026 nesting) PIE(a bird)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An animal looking for his master (5,3)","output":"### Answer: GUIDE DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: An animal looking for his master\n Cryptic defn: An animal that looks out for and leads its blind master."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandon land too dry to raise crops (6)","output":"### Answer: DESERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandon,land too dry to raise crops\n Double defn: 1st: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Technician in control (8)","output":"### Answer: ENGINEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Technician,control\n Double defn: 2nd: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strange noises from Greek\/Cypriot union (6)","output":"### Answer: ENOSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek\/Cypriot union\n **Anagram of**(Strange) NOISES.\nAnswer: A movement for securing the political union of Greece and Cyprus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge from defence in Rugby with yell (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RUSH OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge from defence\n RU(abbrev. for the sport of Rugby Union) **plus**(with) SHOUT(yell)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog under piano consumes remnant of food (9)","output":"### Answer: PROVENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: food\n [ ROVER(an archetypal name for a dog) **placed below**(under, in a down clue) P(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical instruction) ] **containing**(consumes) END(the remnant;the last bit).\nDefn:  \u2026, collectively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: If in the right after quiet confession, this might be short (6)","output":"### Answer: SHRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: confession, this might be short\n IF **contained in**(in) RT(abbrev. for \"right\", in say, honorific titles) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) SH(an interjection requesting quiet).\nAnswer: A confession to a priest, an,d (historically), if you were awaiting execution, it refered to the short period allowed to make a last confession."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The best part of play (4)","output":"### Answer: LEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: The best part of play\n Cryptic defn: The best role;part in a stage play."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: County relatives supply leather (8)","output":"### Answer: BUCKSKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: leather\n BUCKS(abbrev. for the English county, Buckinghamshire) + KIN(blood relatives)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roman extract of platinum (5)","output":"### Answer: LATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman\n **Hidden in**(extract of) \"platinum \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: United Nations comes up with patent source of energy (7)","output":"### Answer: NUCLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of energy\n **Reversal of**(comes up, in a down clue) UN(abbrev. for the United Nations organisation) **plus**(with) CLEAR(patent;plain to see)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quaker's companions? (7)","output":"### Answer: FRIENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: companions\n Cryptic defn: What Quakers call themselves, members of the Religious Society of Friends."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Building uninsured if I cease to provide cover for it (7)","output":"### Answer: EDIFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Building\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 to provide cover for it) \"uninsured if I cease \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ostentation of gold in complicated designs (9)","output":"### Answer: GAUDINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ostentation\n AU(chemical symbol for the element, gold) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(complicated) DESIGNS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 17th century girl holding a nut (8)","output":"### Answer: JACOBEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17th century\n JEAN(a girl's name) **contained in**(holding) [A + COB(a nut) ].\nDefn: \u2026 era in England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The weariness of military punishment (7)","output":"### Answer: FATIGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The weariness,military punishment\n Double defn:  2nd:  \u2026 in the form of manual or menial labour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad sailors getting good pay (7)","output":"### Answer: PIRATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bad sailors \n PI(short for \"pious\";good) + RATES(pay scales)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It holds soup for two Orientals in turn (6)","output":"### Answer: TUREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It holds soup \n Two x E(abbrev. for \"Eastern\";Oriental) **contained in**(in) TURN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A piece of cake? But not to a pilot's liking (5)","output":"### Answer: ICING \n ### Explanation: Definition: A piece of cake,not to a pilot's liking \n Double defn: 1st: A sugar preparation used to, say, decorate a cake) ; and 2nd: A danger if it forms on an aircraft's wings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage an investment (4)","output":"### Answer: COPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manage,an investment\n Double defn: 2nd: A garment.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About to sit and take it easy (6)","output":"### Answer: REPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: take it easy\n RE(abour;with reference to) + POSE(to sit for a painting or a photograph, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strangley ill with bug? No, it's in the blood (8)","output":"### Answer: GLOBULIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's in the blood\n **Anagram of**(Strangley)[ ILL **plus**(with) BUG? NO].\nAnswer: Any of a group of simple proteins found in blood."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tracks usually leading to the quarry (6)","output":"### Answer: SPOORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tracks\n Cryptic defn: Tracks leading to the quarry in a hunt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drug used on Arctic trip (8)","output":"### Answer: NARCOTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 trip) ON ARCTIC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a closed range, so start shooting (4,4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN FIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: start shooting\n Cryptic defn: An open fire as opposed to a cooking range in a kitchen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American church accepts an interest in redemption (6)","output":"### Answer: USANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: interest in redemption\n [ US(abbrev. for things American) + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) ] **containing**(accepts) AN.\nAnswer: The interest paid on borrowed money."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confidence trickster's aim spells trouble (2-2)","output":"### Answer: TO-DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: trouble\n Cryptic defn: A con-man's aim is to do;swindle you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It looks like the campanologist is late (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DEAD RINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It looks like\n The DEAD(late;passed away) RINGER(of bells;a campanologist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Off Aden, tar moves from bow to stern (4-3-3)","output":"### Answer: FORE-AND-AFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: from bow to stern\n **Anagram of**(moves) OFF ADEN, TAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It may be well-worn and well-used (4)","output":"### Answer: PUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: It may be well-worn,well-used\n Double defn: 1st: A type of footwear; and 2nd: A mechanical device used to bring up liquid from a well."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Follow an alternative man of the cloth (6)","output":"### Answer: TAILOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: man of the cloth\n TAIL(to follow someone, as a detective might) + OR(used to introduce an alternative).\nDefn: \u2026, cutting and sewing it, amongst other things."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Happen to see bird nesting as resident (8)","output":"### Answer: OCCUPIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: resident\n OCCUR(to happen) **containing**(to see \u2026 nesting) PIE(a bird)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An animal looking for his master (5,3)","output":"### Answer: GUIDE DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: An animal looking for his master\n Cryptic defn: An animal that looks out for and leads its blind master."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandon land too dry to raise crops (6)","output":"### Answer: DESERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandon,land too dry to raise crops\n Double defn: 1st: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Technician in control (8)","output":"### Answer: ENGINEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Technician,control\n Double defn: 2nd: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strange noises from Greek\/Cypriot union (6)","output":"### Answer: ENOSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek\/Cypriot union\n **Anagram of**(Strange) NOISES.\nAnswer: A movement for securing the political union of Greece and Cyprus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge from defence in Rugby with yell (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RUSH OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge from defence\n RU(abbrev. for the sport of Rugby Union) **plus**(with) SHOUT(yell)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog under piano consumes remnant of food (9)","output":"### Answer: PROVENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: food\n [ ROVER(an archetypal name for a dog) **placed below**(under, in a down clue) P(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical instruction) ] **containing**(consumes) END(the remnant;the last bit).\nDefn: \u2026, collectively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: If in the right after quiet confession, this might be short (6)","output":"### Answer: SHRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: confession, this might be short\n IF **contained in**(in) RT(abbrev. for \"right\", in say, honorific titles) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) SH(an interjection requesting quiet).\nAnswer: A confession to a priest, an,d (historically), if you were awaiting execution, it refered to the short period allowed to make a last confession."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The best part of play (4)","output":"### Answer: LEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: The best part of play\n Cryptic defn: The best role;part in a stage play."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: County relatives supply leather (8)","output":"### Answer: BUCKSKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: leather\n BUCKS(abbrev. for the English county, Buckinghamshire) + KIN(blood relatives)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roman extract of platinum (5)","output":"### Answer: LATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman\n **Hidden in**(extract of) \"platinum \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: United Nations comes up with patent source of energy (7)","output":"### Answer: NUCLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of energy\n **Reversal of**(comes up, in a down clue) UN(abbrev. for the United Nations organisation) **plus**(with) CLEAR(patent;plain to see)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quaker's companions? (7)","output":"### Answer: FRIENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: companions\n Cryptic defn: What Quakers call themselves, members of the Religious Society of Friends."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Building uninsured if I cease to provide cover for it (7)","output":"### Answer: EDIFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Building\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 to provide cover for it) \"uninsured if I cease \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ostentation of gold in complicated designs (9)","output":"### Answer: GAUDINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ostentation\n AU(chemical symbol for the element, gold) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(complicated) DESIGNS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 17th century girl holding a nut (8)","output":"### Answer: JACOBEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17th century\n JEAN(a girl's name) **contained in**(holding) [A + COB(a nut) ].\nDefn: \u2026 era in England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The weariness of military punishment (7)","output":"### Answer: FATIGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The weariness,military punishment\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 in the form of manual or menial labour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad sailors getting good pay (7)","output":"### Answer: PIRATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bad sailors \n PI(short for \"pious\";good) + RATES(pay scales)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It holds soup for two Orientals in turn (6)","output":"### Answer: TUREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It holds soup \n Two x E(abbrev. for \"Eastern\";Oriental) **contained in**(in) TURN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A piece of cake? But not to a pilot's liking (5)","output":"### Answer: ICING \n ### Explanation: Definition: A piece of cake,not to a pilot's liking \n Double defn: 1st: A sugar preparation used to, say, decorate a cake) ; and 2nd: A danger if it forms on an aircraft's wings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage an investment (4)","output":"### Answer: COPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manage,an investment\n Double defn: 2nd: A garment.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow.  To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click **.) "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: North America in shock after competitor gets through early round, needing power to stay up (7,4,3)","output":"### Answer: HEAVIER THAN AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: needing power to stay up \n [ NA(abbrev. for \"North America\") **contained in**(in) HAIR(which could be a thick bushy mass;a shock) ] **placed after**(after, in an across clue) [ VIER(one who vies;a competitor) **contained in**(gets through) HEAT(an early elimination round in a competition) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sanctimonious before feeling pain? (7)","output":"### Answer: PREACHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sanctimonious \n PRE-(the prefix signifying something before, as in \"prehistoric\") + ACHY(experiencing aches;feeling pain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detection system misses a sweet potato covering the end of some ship's rigging (7)","output":"### Answer: YARDARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: the end of some ship's rigging \n \"radar\"(a system for detecting distant objects using radio waves) **minus**(misses) **its 1st** \"a \" **contained in**(\u2026 covering) YAM(in Southern US, any of certain large varieties of sweet potato \u2013 though elsewhere, a yam resembles but is botanically different from a sweet potato)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: down Turn rubbish into eggs (6)","output":"### Answer: ROTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn \n TAT(rubbish;tasteless stuff) **contained in**(into) ROE(eggs of fish and certain crustaceans)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's Alchemi (about time), surprisingly showing sporting prowess (11)","output":"### Answer: ATHLETICISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: sporting prowess \n **Anagram of**(\u2026, surprisingly) IT'S ALCHEMI [ **containing**(about) T(abbrev. for \"time\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ugly plain near Dutch city which looks the same from the other side (10)","output":"### Answer: PALINDROME \n ### Explanation: Definition: which looks the same from the other side\n **Anagram of**(Ugly) PLAIN **plus**(near) D(abbrev. for \"Dutch\") + ROME(the Italian capital).\nDefn: A word which is spelt the same forwards or backwards."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Satisfactory loud song (4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Satisfactory\n F(abbrev. for \"forte\", the musical instruction to play loudly) + AIR(a song)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Essentially holy area (4)","output":"### Answer: ACRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: area\n **The inner letters of**(Essentially) \"sacred\"(holy).\nDefn: \u2026 of land."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hero receives shocking treatment following extra event to fill unexpected vacancy (2-8)","output":"### Answer: BY-ELECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: event to fill unexpected vacancy\n [ LION(figuratively, a hero who would be lionised) **containing**(receives) ECT(abbrev. for \"electroconvulsive therapy\";electric shock treatment for severe mental disorders) ] **placed after**(following) BYE(in cricket, a run scored from a ball not struck by a batsman, and awarded as an extra to the team).\nAnswer: An election to find a replacement for a seat in Parliament vacated by the incumbent before the end of the normal term of office."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fools follow a luxury car after European doctor shows up (11)","output":"### Answer: EMBARRASSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: shows up\n { ASSES(fools) **placed after**(follow) [ A + RR(abbrev. for the luxury car marque, the Rolls Royce)] } **placed after**(after) [ E(abbrev. for \"European\") + MB(abbrev. for a Bachelor of Medicine;a doctor) ].\nDefn: Makes someone feel inferior or puts someone to shame."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Key old solvers getting potato bud (3)","output":"### Answer: EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: potato bud\n E(in music, one of the keys in which a piece is composed and played) + YE(old form of \"you\";the solvers as refered to by the setter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Allows elders to oust odd characters following rejection of poison (7)","output":"### Answer: ENABLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Allows\n \"elders \" **minus**(to oust) **its 1st, 3rd and 5th letters**(odd characters) **placed after**(following) **reversal of**(rejection of) BANE(a deadly poison)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Modified note on parking kept by a parent (7)","output":"### Answer: ADAPTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Modified\n [ TE(syllable representing one of the notes in the diatonic musical scale) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) P(abbrev. for \"parking\") ] **contained in**(kept by) [A + DAD(the male parent addressed informally) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Devious one fetched somewhat dubious Anti-Union grouping (3,11)","output":"### Answer: THE CONFEDERACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anti-Union grouping\n **Anagram of**(Devious) ONE FETCHED + RACY(somewhat dubious;disreputable, which being racy;risqu\u00e9 might be).\nAnswer: The group of states who declared secession from, and fought against, the Union in the American Civil War."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joint operation with Phi? (3,11)","output":"### Answer: HIP REPLACEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joint operation \n A reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**REPLACEMENT**) **HIP **= Phi."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor bringing drink up as encouragement (7)","output":"### Answer: ABETTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: encouragement \n AB(abbrev. for an able-bodied seaman;a sailor) + **reversal of**(up, in a down clue) LATTE(a coffee made with hot milk).\nDefn: \u2026 or incitement of someone to commit a crime."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular features about America under restraint (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN CHAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: under restraint \n IN(popular;trendy) + CHINS(facial features) **containing**(about) A(abbrev. for \"America\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Special effects whiz's light to annoy Chinese having to operate inside (3,11)","output":"### Answer: RAY HARRYHAUSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Special effects whiz\n RAY(a beam of light) + HARRY(to annoy;to pester) + HAN(a member of the principal ethnic group of China) **containing**(having \u2026 inside) USE(to operate;to put into service).\nAnswer: A pioneering special effects creator, writer and producer of films, including \"Jason and the Argonauts\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Literary festival on arable land brings a thousand problems for actress (6,5)","output":"### Answer: HAYLEY MILLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: actress\n HAY(the annual Hay Festival of Literature and Arts is held in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) LEY(arable land used as pastureland) + M(Roman numeral for a thousand) + ILLS(problems, medical or otherwise).\nDefn: \u2026 who started as a child actress in the film, Tiger Bay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No way electronic component is from Scandinavia (6)","output":"### Answer: NORDIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: from Scandinavia\n NO + RD(abbrev. for \"road\";a way) + IC(abbrev. for \"integrated circuit\", a whole system of connected electronic components etched or imprinted on to silicon or germanium chip, in turn used an a component in electronic devices)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A heartless teacher about to get a sort of bean (7)","output":"### Answer: ARABICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sort of bean\n A + \"rabbi\"(a qualified teacher of Jewish religious law) **minus its central letter**(heartless) + CA(abbrev. for \"circa\";about in terms of dates or points in time).\nDefn: \u2026 originally from Ethiopia used to brew coffee."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inappropriately merry band came to swamp English solemn occasion (11,3)","output":"### Answer: REMEMBRANCE DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: solemn occasion\n **Anagram of**(Inappropriately) MERRY BAND CAME **containing**(came to swamp) E(abbrev. for \"English\").\nDefn: \u2026 to commemorate those killed in the World Wars."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blade kills shrew (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ICE SKATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blade\n ICES(slang for \"kills\";murders) + KATE(short for Katherina, the titular character, in Shakespeare's \"The Taming of the Shrew\").\nAnswer: \u2026, of which the part that slides on the ice is called the blade."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Storm over (just) pre-Christian bone formation (7)","output":"### Answer: RIBCAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bone formation\n RAGE(furious intensity;a storm) **containing**(over) IBC(or, in Roman numerals, 1BC, the year just before the Christian era, indicated by BC;before Christ, in contrast to the years in the Christian era indicated by AD;Anno Domini)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink tied ace in knots (4,3)","output":"### Answer: ICED TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in knots) TIED ACE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Following resistance, fuzz stripped of merrymaking (6)","output":"### Answer: FROLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: merrymaking\n F(abbrev. for \"following\") + R(in physics, the symbol for electrical resistance) + \"police\"(\"fuzz\" in slang) **minus its 1st and last letters**(\u2026 stripped)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: North America in shock after competitor gets through early round, needing power to stay up (7,4,3)","output":"### Answer: HEAVIER THAN AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: needing power to stay up \n [ NA(abbrev. for \"North America\") **contained in**(in) HAIR(which could be a thick bushy mass;a shock) ] **placed after**(after, in an across clue) [ VIER(one who vies;a competitor) **contained in**(gets through) HEAT(an early elimination round in a competition) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sanctimonious before feeling pain? (7)","output":"### Answer: PREACHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sanctimonious \n PRE-(the prefix signifying something before, as in \"prehistoric\") + ACHY(experiencing aches;feeling pain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detection system misses a sweet potato covering the end of some ship's rigging (7)","output":"### Answer: YARDARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: the end of some ship's rigging \n \"radar\"(a system for detecting distant objects using radio waves) **minus**(misses) **its 1st** \"a \" **contained in**(\u2026 covering) YAM(in Southern US, any of certain large varieties of sweet potato \u2013 though elsewhere, a yam resembles but is botanically different from a sweet potato)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: down Turn rubbish into eggs (6)","output":"### Answer: ROTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn \n TAT(rubbish;tasteless stuff) **contained in**(into) ROE(eggs of fish and certain crustaceans)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's Alchemi (about time), surprisingly showing sporting prowess (11)","output":"### Answer: ATHLETICISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: sporting prowess \n **Anagram of**(\u2026, surprisingly) IT'S ALCHEMI [ **containing**(about) T(abbrev. for \"time\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ugly plain near Dutch city which looks the same from the other side (10)","output":"### Answer: PALINDROME \n ### Explanation: Definition: which looks the same from the other side\n **Anagram of**(Ugly) PLAIN **plus**(near) D(abbrev. for \"Dutch\") + ROME(the Italian capital).\nDefn: A word which is spelt the same forwards or backwards."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Satisfactory loud song (4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Satisfactory\n F(abbrev. for \"forte\", the musical instruction to play loudly) + AIR(a song)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Essentially holy area (4)","output":"### Answer: ACRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: area\n **The inner letters of**(Essentially) \"sacred\"(holy).\nDefn: \u2026 of land."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hero receives shocking treatment following extra event to fill unexpected vacancy (2-8)","output":"### Answer: BY-ELECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: event to fill unexpected vacancy\n [ LION(figuratively, a hero who would be lionised) **containing**(receives) ECT(abbrev. for \"electroconvulsive therapy\";electric shock treatment for severe mental disorders) ] **placed after**(following) BYE(in cricket, a run scored from a ball not struck by a batsman, and awarded as an extra to the team).\nAnswer: An election to find a replacement for a seat in Parliament vacated by the incumbent before the end of the normal term of office."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fools follow a luxury car after European doctor shows up (11)","output":"### Answer: EMBARRASSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: shows up\n { ASSES(fools) **placed after**(follow) [ A + RR(abbrev. for the luxury car marque, the Rolls Royce)] } **placed after**(after) [ E(abbrev. for \"European\") + MB(abbrev. for a Bachelor of Medicine;a doctor) ].\nDefn: Makes someone feel inferior or puts someone to shame."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Key old solvers getting potato bud (3)","output":"### Answer: EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: potato bud\n E(in music, one of the keys in which a piece is composed and played) + YE(old form of \"you\";the solvers as refered to by the setter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Allows elders to oust odd characters following rejection of poison (7)","output":"### Answer: ENABLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Allows\n \"elders \" **minus**(to oust) **its 1st, 3rd and 5th letters**(odd characters) **placed after**(following) **reversal of**(rejection of) BANE(a deadly poison)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Modified note on parking kept by a parent (7)","output":"### Answer: ADAPTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Modified\n [ TE(syllable representing one of the notes in the diatonic musical scale) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) P(abbrev. for \"parking\") ] **contained in**(kept by) [A + DAD(the male parent addressed informally) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Devious one fetched somewhat dubious Anti-Union grouping (3,11)","output":"### Answer: THE CONFEDERACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anti-Union grouping\n **Anagram of**(Devious) ONE FETCHED + RACY(somewhat dubious;disreputable, which being racy;risqu\u00e9 might be).\nAnswer: The group of states who declared secession from, and fought against, the Union in the American Civil War."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joint operation with Phi? (3,11)","output":"### Answer: HIP REPLACEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joint operation \n A reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**REPLACEMENT**) **HIP **= Phi."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor bringing drink up as encouragement (7)","output":"### Answer: ABETTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: encouragement \n AB(abbrev. for an able-bodied seaman;a sailor) + **reversal of**(up, in a down clue) LATTE(a coffee made with hot milk).\nDefn: \u2026 or incitement of someone to commit a crime."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular features about America under restraint (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN CHAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: under restraint \n IN(popular;trendy) + CHINS(facial features) **containing**(about) A(abbrev. for \"America\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Special effects whiz's light to annoy Chinese having to operate inside (3,11)","output":"### Answer: RAY HARRYHAUSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Special effects whiz\n RAY(a beam of light) + HARRY(to annoy;to pester) + HAN(a member of the principal ethnic group of China) **containing**(having \u2026 inside) USE(to operate;to put into service).\nAnswer: A pioneering special effects creator, writer and producer of films, including \"Jason and the Argonauts\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Literary festival on arable land brings a thousand problems for actress (6,5)","output":"### Answer: HAYLEY MILLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: actress\n HAY(the annual Hay Festival of Literature and Arts is held in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) LEY(arable land used as pastureland) + M(Roman numeral for a thousand) + ILLS(problems, medical or otherwise).\nDefn: \u2026 who started as a child actress in the film, Tiger Bay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No way electronic component is from Scandinavia (6)","output":"### Answer: NORDIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: from Scandinavia\n NO + RD(abbrev. for \"road\";a way) + IC(abbrev. for \"integrated circuit\", a whole system of connected electronic components etched or imprinted on to silicon or germanium chip, in turn used an a component in electronic devices)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A heartless teacher about to get a sort of bean (7)","output":"### Answer: ARABICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sort of bean\n A + \"rabbi\"(a qualified teacher of Jewish religious law) **minus its central letter**(heartless) + CA(abbrev. for \"circa\";about in terms of dates or points in time).\nDefn: \u2026 originally from Ethiopia used to brew coffee."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inappropriately merry band came to swamp English solemn occasion (11,3)","output":"### Answer: REMEMBRANCE DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: solemn occasion\n **Anagram of**(Inappropriately) MERRY BAND CAME **containing**(came to swamp) E(abbrev. for \"English\").\nDefn: \u2026 to commemorate those killed in the World Wars."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blade kills shrew (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ICE SKATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blade\n ICES(slang for \"kills\";murders) + KATE(short for Katherina, the titular character, in Shakespeare's \"The Taming of the Shrew\").\nAnswer: \u2026, of which the part that slides on the ice is called the blade."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Storm over (just) pre-Christian bone formation (7)","output":"### Answer: RIBCAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bone formation\n RAGE(furious intensity;a storm) **containing**(over) IBC(or, in Roman numerals, 1BC, the year just before the Christian era, indicated by BC;before Christ, in contrast to the years in the Christian era indicated by AD;Anno Domini)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink tied ace in knots (4,3)","output":"### Answer: ICED TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in knots) TIED ACE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Following resistance, fuzz stripped of merrymaking (6)","output":"### Answer: FROLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: merrymaking\n F(abbrev. for \"following\") + R(in physics, the symbol for electrical resistance) + \"police\"(\"fuzz\" in slang) **minus its 1st and last letters**(\u2026 stripped)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to give birth (6)","output":"### Answer: LITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse,to give birth\n Double defn: 2: \u2026 to a litter of offspring."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Patronage put life into Australia (8)","output":"### Answer: AUSPICES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Patronage\n SPICE(life;excitement) **contained in**(into) AUS(abbrev. for Australia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A laboratory in Korea treated animal (5,4)","output":"### Answer: KOALA BEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\n [A + LAB(short for laboratory) ] **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 treated) KOREA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snake is crazier after decapitation (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snake\n \"madder\"(crazier) **minus its 1st letter**(\u2026 after decapitation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little man gives time (4)","output":"### Answer: WEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: time\n WEE(little) + K(abbrev. for \"king\", a man;a piece in chess)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impudence following courage may cause delay (10)","output":"### Answer: BOTTLENECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: may cause delay\n NECK(impudence) **placed after**(following, in an across clue) BOTTLE(courage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: CV copper got to work on again (7)","output":"### Answer: RESUMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: got to work on again\n RESUM\u00c9(a curriculum vitae, abbreviated to \"CV\", which you give, say, with a job application) + D(abbrev. for the pre-decimalisation British penny)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The underworld might unnerve (6)","output":"### Answer: DISMAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: unnerve\n DIS(the underworld;Hades) + MAY(might, as in \"this might or might not fly\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reading in a bogus retreat (6)","output":"### Answer: ASHRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: retreat\n R(abbrev. for \"reading\", one of the 3 Rs) **contained in**(in) [A + SHAM(bogus;pretend).\nDefn: \u2026 for spiritual instruction and meditation, where a Hindu holy man lives."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ponder mirror (7)","output":"### Answer: REFLECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ponder,mirror\n Double defn: 2nd: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Simple edit transformed legal restriction (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SPEED LIMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal restriction\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 transformed) SIMPLE EDIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old tales echo total reversal (4)","output":"### Answer: EDDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old tales\n E(letter represented by \"echo\" in the phonetic alphabet) + **reversal of**(\u2026 reversal) ADD(to total;to sum up).\nDefn: Either of 2 collections of Icelandic traditional poems, myths and legends."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Right about one's extended retirement (3-2)","output":"### Answer: LIE-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: extended retirement\n LIEN(a legal right to property) **containing**(about) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: \u2026 in bed, in the morning."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Care to polish off Frenchman in river? (9)","output":"### Answer: TREATMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Care\n [ EAT(to polish off food) + M(abbrev. for \"monsieur\", the term of address for a Frenchman) ] **contained in**(in) TRENT(river in England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spies did initially capture barber! Wrongly caught? (8)","output":"### Answer: MISHEARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrongly caught\n [ MI(abbrev. for \"military intelligence\";spies collectively, the likes of MI5 and MI6 in Britain) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"did\" ] **containing**(capture) SHEAR(to cut;to barber).\nDefn: \u2026. by your sense of hearing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quite fair (6)","output":"### Answer: PRETTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quite,fair\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"that attempt was pretty good\"; and 2nd: As in \"she was a fair maiden\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evangelist with detachment is half-hearted (8)","output":"### Answer: LUKEWARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: half-hearted\n LUKE(Saint, an Apostle;an evangelist) + W(abbrev. for \"with\") + ARM(a detachment, eg. of the military forces)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put up paintings, poetry and crosses (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAVERSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: crosses\n **Reversal of**(Put up, in a down clue) ART(paintings and more) + VERSES(poetry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Michelangelo showed flair (4)","output":"### Answer: ELAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: flair\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 showed) \"Michelangelo \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Union leader rabbited on but improved things (7)","output":"### Answer: UPRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: improved things\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Union \" + PRATED(rabbited;talked incessantly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was cautious after speedy Alfa crashed (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PLAYED SAFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was cautious\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 crashed) SPEEDY ALFA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bum died in lock-up (5)","output":"### Answer: CADGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bum\n D(abbrev. for \"died\") **contained in**(in) CAGE(a lock-up).\nDefn:  Ask or obtain something one is not entitled to, for free, commonly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit one having a row (6)","output":"### Answer: STROKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit,one having a row\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 as executed by a batsman; and 2nd: The oarsman sitting nearest the stern opposite the cox."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instant support (6)","output":"### Answer: SECOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instant,support\n Double defn: 1st: The period of time regarded as an instant; and 2nd: To back, eg. a proposal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Folly of Romeo interrupting disrespectful behaviour (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPRUDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Folly\n R(letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet) **contained in**(interrupting) IMPUDENCE(disrespectful behaviour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man met end making revision (9)","output":"### Answer: AMENDMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: revision\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 making) MAN MET END."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet holy man's 'ale and 'earty (8)","output":"### Answer: STEALTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quiet\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\", a holy man) + \"healthy\"(hale and hearty) **minus its first \"h\"**(as with \" 'ale \" and \" 'earty \")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man inhales oxygen that's less dry (7)","output":"### Answer: MOISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: less dry\n MISTER(the term of address for a man) **containing**(inhales) O(the chemical symbol for the element, oxygen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticised king was sick (6)","output":"### Answer: RAILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticised\n R(abbrev. for \"Rex\", Latin for \"king\") + AILED(was sick)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sum lay scattered in sanctuary (6)","output":"### Answer: ASYLUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: sanctuary\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 scattered) SUM LAY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quits competitions being short of time (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quits\n \"events\"(eg. competitions) **minus**(being short of) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: On equal terms."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Principal gives up deserters (4)","output":"### Answer: STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Principal\n **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) RATS(deserters).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to give birth (6)","output":"### Answer: LITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse,to give birth\n Double defn: 2: \u2026 to a litter of offspring."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Patronage put life into Australia (8)","output":"### Answer: AUSPICES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Patronage\n SPICE(life;excitement) **contained in**(into) AUS(abbrev. for Australia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A laboratory in Korea treated animal (5,4)","output":"### Answer: KOALA BEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\n [A + LAB(short for laboratory) ] **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 treated) KOREA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snake is crazier after decapitation (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snake\n \"madder\"(crazier) **minus its 1st letter**(\u2026 after decapitation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little man gives time (4)","output":"### Answer: WEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: time\n WEE(little) + K(abbrev. for \"king\", a man;a piece in chess)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impudence following courage may cause delay (10)","output":"### Answer: BOTTLENECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: may cause delay\n NECK(impudence) **placed after**(following, in an across clue) BOTTLE(courage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: CV copper got to work on again (7)","output":"### Answer: RESUMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: got to work on again\n RESUM\u00c9(a curriculum vitae, abbreviated to \"CV\", which you give, say, with a job application) + D(abbrev. for the pre-decimalisation British penny)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The underworld might unnerve (6)","output":"### Answer: DISMAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: unnerve\n DIS(the underworld;Hades) + MAY(might, as in \"this might or might not fly\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reading in a bogus retreat (6)","output":"### Answer: ASHRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: retreat\n R(abbrev. for \"reading\", one of the 3 Rs) **contained in**(in) [A + SHAM(bogus;pretend).\nDefn: \u2026 for spiritual instruction and meditation, where a Hindu holy man lives."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ponder mirror (7)","output":"### Answer: REFLECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ponder,mirror\n Double defn: 2nd: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Simple edit transformed legal restriction (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SPEED LIMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal restriction\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 transformed) SIMPLE EDIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old tales echo total reversal (4)","output":"### Answer: EDDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old tales\n E(letter represented by \"echo\" in the phonetic alphabet) + **reversal of**(\u2026 reversal) ADD(to total;to sum up).\nDefn: Either of 2 collections of Icelandic traditional poems, myths and legends."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Right about one's extended retirement (3-2)","output":"### Answer: LIE-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: extended retirement\n LIEN(a legal right to property) **containing**(about) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: \u2026 in bed, in the morning."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Care to polish off Frenchman in river? (9)","output":"### Answer: TREATMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Care\n [ EAT(to polish off food) + M(abbrev. for \"monsieur\", the term of address for a Frenchman) ] **contained in**(in) TRENT(river in England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spies did initially capture barber! Wrongly caught? (8)","output":"### Answer: MISHEARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrongly caught\n [ MI(abbrev. for \"military intelligence\";spies collectively, the likes of MI5 and MI6 in Britain) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"did\" ] **containing**(capture) SHEAR(to cut;to barber).\nDefn: \u2026. by your sense of hearing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quite fair (6)","output":"### Answer: PRETTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quite,fair\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"that attempt was pretty good\"; and 2nd: As in \"she was a fair maiden\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evangelist with detachment is half-hearted (8)","output":"### Answer: LUKEWARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: half-hearted\n LUKE(Saint, an Apostle;an evangelist) + W(abbrev. for \"with\") + ARM(a detachment, eg. of the military forces)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put up paintings, poetry and crosses (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAVERSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: crosses\n **Reversal of**(Put up, in a down clue) ART(paintings and more) + VERSES(poetry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Michelangelo showed flair (4)","output":"### Answer: ELAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: flair\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 showed) \"Michelangelo \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Union leader rabbited on but improved things (7)","output":"### Answer: UPRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: improved things\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Union \" + PRATED(rabbited;talked incessantly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was cautious after speedy Alfa crashed (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PLAYED SAFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was cautious\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 crashed) SPEEDY ALFA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bum died in lock-up (5)","output":"### Answer: CADGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bum\n D(abbrev. for \"died\") **contained in**(in) CAGE(a lock-up).\nDefn: Ask or obtain something one is not entitled to, for free, commonly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit one having a row (6)","output":"### Answer: STROKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit,one having a row\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 as executed by a batsman; and 2nd: The oarsman sitting nearest the stern opposite the cox."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instant support (6)","output":"### Answer: SECOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instant,support\n Double defn: 1st: The period of time regarded as an instant; and 2nd: To back, eg. a proposal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Folly of Romeo interrupting disrespectful behaviour (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPRUDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Folly\n R(letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet) **contained in**(interrupting) IMPUDENCE(disrespectful behaviour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man met end making revision (9)","output":"### Answer: AMENDMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: revision\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 making) MAN MET END."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet holy man's 'ale and 'earty (8)","output":"### Answer: STEALTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quiet\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\", a holy man) + \"healthy\"(hale and hearty) **minus its first \"h\"**(as with \" 'ale \" and \" 'earty \")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man inhales oxygen that's less dry (7)","output":"### Answer: MOISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: less dry\n MISTER(the term of address for a man) **containing**(inhales) O(the chemical symbol for the element, oxygen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticised king was sick (6)","output":"### Answer: RAILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticised\n R(abbrev. for \"Rex\", Latin for \"king\") + AILED(was sick)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sum lay scattered in sanctuary (6)","output":"### Answer: ASYLUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: sanctuary\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 scattered) SUM LAY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quits competitions being short of time (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quits\n \"events\"(eg. competitions) **minus**(being short of) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: On equal terms."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Principal gives up deserters (4)","output":"### Answer: STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Principal\n **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) RATS(deserters).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Avoiding action first under 17,19 by rail, we hear (7,1,4)","output":"### Answer: RUNNING A MILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avoiding action,first under 17,19 by rail, we hear \nDouble Defn: 1: The flight response in contrast to fight; and 2nd: Feat achieved under 4 minutes(answer to 17 across, 19 down) by Roger **homophone of**(we hear) \"banister\"(a rail). Bannister was the first man to do it on this day in 1954."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor pipes spirits away (7)","output":"### Answer: ABDUCTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirits away\n AB(abbrev. for an able-bodied seaman;a sailor) + DUCTS(pipes for liquid flow, eg. tear ducts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chewed on red cheese dish (7)","output":"### Answer: RAREBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese dish\n BIT(chewed) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) RARE(red;almost raw, eg. steak)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lengthy delivery which may result in one walking out (6)","output":"### Answer: YORKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lengthy delivery\n Cryptic defn: In cricket, a ball delivered at sufficient length intended to bounce close to the batsman's feet. It is difficult to play, and may result in the batsman being bowled out and having to walk back to the pavilion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adjournment makes both sides deafer (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFERRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adjournment\n **Anagram of**(makes) [R,L(abbrevs. for \"right\" and \"left\";both sides) + DEAFER]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ghost maybe of many life sentences (10)","output":"### Answer: BIOGRAPHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ghost maybe of many life sentences \n Cryptic defn: One who may ghostwrite the biography;sentences about the life, of someone else, with the latter or even somebody else being credited as the author."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Report somewhat variform in its time (4,7)","output":"### Answer: FOUR MINUTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: time \n **Homophone of**(Report) **hidden in**(somewhat \u2026) \"variform in its\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roots around in dismay (4)","output":"### Answer: YAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roots \n **Reversal of**(around) **hidden in**(in) \"dismay \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Can critter overhaul record breaking winger? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ARCTIC TERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: record breaking winger\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 overhaul) CAN CRITTER.\nAnswer: The bird;winger credited with the record for the longest migratory distance in the animal kingdom."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Depend on result of wasted time (8)","output":"### Answer: HANGOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: result of wasted time \n HANG OVER, as in \"The lines of questioning depend on the suspect's statements\". Although, the synonymous phrase, I think, is \"hang on\" rather than \"hang over\", but I may be wrong.\nAnswer: Result of an evening (or any time, for that matter) spent highly intoxicated;wasted."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eventually or from time to time (3,3)","output":"### Answer: ONE DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eventually ,from time to time \n Double defn: 1st: As in \"one day, they'll see the light\", and 2nd: I'm not sure of this: I think it refers to an unspecified time, though this sense is close to that of the 1st defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forget it's how linesmen treat illegal catch (3,2,2)","output":"### Answer: LET IT GO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forget it,how linesmen treat illegal catch\n Double defn: 2nd: What anglers;linesmen have to do if they catch fish that is illegal to keep."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 8's pursuit of lover wasted openheart surgery (Madonna had 17,19) (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: SAVE THE WORLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 8's pursuit \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 surgery) [LOVER WASTED + **1st letter of**(open\u2026) \"heart\"]. And a song hit by the non-Biblical Madonna \u2013 \"4 minutes(answer to 17 across, 19 down)To \u2026.\".\nDefn: What Mary's boy child(answer to 8 down) aka Jesus Christ set out to do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stand where there are no traffic lights (7)","output":"### Answer: UNDERGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stand \n Cryptic defn: There, literally, are no more lights under the green one for \"go\", which is the lowest of the 3 lights.\nAnswer: To experience;to bear, as in \"I won't stand nonsense from you\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice of strike in 17,19 (7,7)","output":"### Answer: NUCLEAR WARNING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notice of strike in 17,19\n Cryptic defn: During the Cold War, the system in the UK of warning the population of a nuclear attack was the 4-minute warning, named after the approximate time between confirmation of an attack from the Soviet Union and the impact of the missiles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retreat from everyone's thoughts (4)","output":"### Answer: NEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Retreat\n **Hidden in**(from) \"everyone's thoughts \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compromises in meat and greens dispute (10)","output":"### Answer: AGREEMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compromises\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dispute) [MEAT **plus**(and) GREENS]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King signals early return to country (6)","output":"### Answer: ISRAEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 return) [LEAR(king in Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name) + **1st two letters of**(\u2026 early) \"signals \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Measure pub spirit with restraint (7)","output":"### Answer: EMBARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: restraint\n EM(a measure of width in print) + BAR(a pub) + GO(spirit;drive;energy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Madonna's son that Harry's hit (first one over 17,19) (5,3,5)","output":"### Answer: MARY\u2019S BOY CHILD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harry's hit,first one over 17,19\n MARY(the Madonna in the Bible)'S BOY CHILD(son).\nAnswer: Harry Belafonte's hit song, the first #1 in Britain to have a playing time of more than 4 minutes(answer to 17 across, 9 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Urgently sling out perfect breakfast made in 17,19 (5-5,3)","output":"### Answer: STILL-RUNNY EGG \n ### Explanation: Definition: perfect breakfast made in 17,19\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) URGENTLY SLING.\nDefn: \u2026 in boiling water \u2013 perhaps perfect for some."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left car in direction detailed on the canvas (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SPARKED OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: on the canvas\n PARKED(left car in a, well, parking space) **containing**(in) \"south\"(a compass direction) **minus its last letter**(de-tailed).\nDefn. and Answer: To be knocked unconscious."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wind flop up (3)","output":"### Answer: GAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wind\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) SAG(to flop;to be limp).\nDefn: \u2026 expelled from the stomach."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overweight from regular feasts (3)","output":"### Answer: FAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overweight\n **1st, 2nd, and 3rd letters of**(regular) \"feasts \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Energetically heads to celebration of City follower of note (3,4)","output":"### Answer: CON BRIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Energetically\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(heads to) \"celebration of \" + [ RIO(de Janeiro, the Brazilian city) **placed below**(follower of, in a down clue) NB(abbrev. for \"nota bene\", Latin for \"note well\";take note) ].\nAnswer: Musical direction to play with energy;vigorously."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Object to factory a bit (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDMILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit\n END(an object;a target) **plus**(to) MILL(a factory, as in a steel mill).\nDefn: \u2026 to cut, in industrial milling applications."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Initially, you only might take one villa holiday (3,3)","output":"### Answer: YOM TOV \n ### Explanation: Definition: holiday\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Initially) \"you only might take one villa \".\nDefn: \u2026, in general, in the Jewish calendar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Precious material cut (4)","output":"### Answer: TWEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Precious\n \"tweed\"(clothing material) **minus its last letter**(cut).\nDefn: \u2026, overly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Union pledge to fight cartel (10,4)","output":"### Answer: ENGAGEMENT RING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Union pledge\n ENGAGEMENT(a fight) + RING(a cartel;a group with a common purpose, usually an illegal one).\nDefn: Cryptically, a symbol of one's pledge to unite in marriage in the future, the cost of which, one might say, is the first of your union dues."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wreck a French soir\u00e9e (4)","output":"### Answer: UNDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wreck\n UN(French for \"a\") + DO(a party;a soir\u00e9e in French)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To obey the Queen of Hearts (10)","output":"### Answer: DECAPITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: To obey the Queen of Hearts\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the Queen of Hearts in \"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland\", who decreed \"Off with their heads!\" whenever offended."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A soft fruit to become available (6)","output":"### Answer: APPEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: become available\n A + P(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical direct to play softly) + PEAR(the fruit shaped, well, like a pear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Right one if drunk with pate (8)","output":"### Answer: APERITIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: drunk with pate\n [ R(abbrev. for \"right\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + IF] ***contained in anagram of***(drunk with) PATE.\nDefn: A pre-meal drink served with hors d'oeuvre, which often include p\u00e2t\u00e9. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition clue), and with the accents omitted to misdirect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article after article, the scholar's bane (8)","output":"### Answer: ANATHEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bane\n A(an article in grammar) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) AN(another article in gramma) + THE + MA(abbrev. for \"Master of Arts\", the degree a scholar might have)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contend with judgment (4)","output":"### Answer: VIEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: judgment\n VIE(to contend;to compete) + W(abbrev. for \"with\").\nDefn: An opinion based on one's judgment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attend strike (4)","output":"### Answer: BEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: strike\n [BE AT](to be present;to attend, say, an event)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inmate, one after another caught with drugs (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERNEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inmate\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 caught, as in \"did you catch what he said\") \"in turn\"(one after another) **plus**(with) **2 x** E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Provoke incident (8)","output":"### Answer: OCCASION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provoke,incident\n Double defn: 1st: To cause;to bring about, as in \"his actions occasioned anger amongst his constituents\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bacon more hastily done (6)","output":"### Answer: RASHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bacon,more hastily done\n Double defn: 2nd: Descriptive of action that is done without even more due consideration."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agreed, teen perverted and immoral (10)","output":"### Answer: DEGENERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: immoral\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 perverted) AGREED, TEEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be in charge of chain (4)","output":"### Answer: LEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be in charge,chain\n Double defn: 2nd: A leash, possibly in the form of a chain, to, well, lead an animal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Term of endearment for film (4)","output":"### Answer: BABE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Term of endearment,film\n Double defn: 1st: Like \"baby\" from which is is derived, a term of endearment, though some sensitive people might disagree; and 2nd: The movie titled after its main character, Babe the baby pig."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Low-carbo food. Eat, it's kind cooking (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ATKINS DIET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Low-carbo food\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cooking) EAT, IT'S KIND.\nDefn: A low-carbohydrate diet for weight loss, promoted by Dr. Robert Atkins,"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Square leg used in their game (7)","output":"### Answer: NINEPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: used in their game \n NINE(the square of the number 3) + PIN(slang for your leg).\nDefn: One of the set of nine wooden objects used in the game named after them."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor with poem stayed at home (5)","output":"### Answer: ABODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stayed ,home \n AB(abbrev. for an able-bodied seaman;a sailor) **plus**(with) ODE(a poem).\nDouble defn: 1st: Past tense of abide(to stay;to remain in one place); and 2nd: A dwelling;a home that you, well, abide in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gave the go-ahead to befriend or seduce therein (8)","output":"### Answer: ENDORSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gave the go-ahead \n **Hidden in**(\u2026 therein) \"befriend or seduce \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Apostle to shout first! (11,4)","output":"### Answer: EXCLAMATION MARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: !\n MARK(one of the Biblical apostles) **placed below**(\u2026 first, in a down clue) EXCLAMATION(an abrupt and forceful shout).\nDefn: The last character in the clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monitor for each latex-collector (6)","output":"### Answer: TAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: latex-collector\n TAP(to monitor activity by secretly connecting into a transmitting and receiving device like a phone) + PER(for each, as in \"miles per hour\").\nDefn: A worker in a rubber plantation who goes round tapping latex from the trees."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He brings back the dog (9)","output":"### Answer: RETRIEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He brings back,dog\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salt back in stock (7)","output":"### Answer: NITRITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salt\n **Reversal of**(back) IN + TRITE(stock;commonplace;clich\u00e9d).\nDefn: Any of the salt compounds formed from nitrous acid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sofa for private conversation (4-1-4)","output":"### Answer: TETE-A-TETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sofa,private conversation\n Double defn: 1st: A small sofa for two, suited for, well, a tete-a-tete; and 2nd: Literally, \"head to head\", in French."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A good man to encourage producer of caviar (8)","output":"### Answer: STURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: producer of caviar\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\";a good man) + [URGE ON](to encourage;to egg on).\nDefn: \u2026 of the piscine kind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discharge from old broken crate (7)","output":"### Answer: EXCRETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discharge\n EX-(prefix to indicate \"former\";old) + **anagram of**(broken) CRATE.\nDefn:  As a noun, matter discharged from the body."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raise sweetheart tax in shelter (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raise\n [ **The middle letter of**(\u2026heart) \"sweet\" + VAT(abbrev. for \"Value Added Tax\") ] **contained in**(in) LEE(shelter, eg. from the wind)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medicine man embraces silver screen (6)","output":"### Answer: CINEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: silver screen\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 embraces) \"Medicine man \".\nDefn: Like \"silver screen\", a collective term for the movie industry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greens enjoyed in a carefree manner in its days (5)","output":"### Answer: SALAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greens\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the term \"salad days\", the carefree period in one's youth.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Union pledge to fight cartel (10,4)","output":"### Answer: ENGAGEMENT RING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Union pledge\n ENGAGEMENT(a fight) + RING(a cartel;a group with a common purpose, usually an illegal one).\nDefn: Cryptically, a symbol of one's pledge to unite in marriage in the future, the cost of which, one might say, is the first of your union dues."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wreck a French soir\u00e9e (4)","output":"### Answer: UNDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wreck\n UN(French for \"a\") + DO(a party;a soir\u00e9e in French)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To obey the Queen of Hearts (10)","output":"### Answer: DECAPITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: To obey the Queen of Hearts\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the Queen of Hearts in \"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland\", who decreed \"Off with their heads!\" whenever offended."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A soft fruit to become available (6)","output":"### Answer: APPEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: become available\n A + P(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical direct to play softly) + PEAR(the fruit shaped, well, like a pear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Right one if drunk with pate (8)","output":"### Answer: APERITIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: drunk with pate\n [ R(abbrev. for \"right\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + IF] ***contained in anagram of***(drunk with) PATE.\nDefn: A pre-meal drink served with hors d'oeuvre, which often include p\u00e2t\u00e9. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition clue), and with the accents omitted to misdirect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article after article, the scholar's bane (8)","output":"### Answer: ANATHEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bane\n A(an article in grammar) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) AN(another article in gramma) + THE + MA(abbrev. for \"Master of Arts\", the degree a scholar might have)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contend with judgment (4)","output":"### Answer: VIEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: judgment\n VIE(to contend;to compete) + W(abbrev. for \"with\").\nDefn: An opinion based on one's judgment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attend strike (4)","output":"### Answer: BEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: strike\n [BE AT](to be present;to attend, say, an event)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inmate, one after another caught with drugs (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERNEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inmate\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 caught, as in \"did you catch what he said\") \"in turn\"(one after another) **plus**(with) **2 x** E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Provoke incident (8)","output":"### Answer: OCCASION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provoke,incident\n Double defn: 1st: To cause;to bring about, as in \"his actions occasioned anger amongst his constituents\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bacon more hastily done (6)","output":"### Answer: RASHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bacon,more hastily done\n Double defn: 2nd: Descriptive of action that is done without even more due consideration."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agreed, teen perverted and immoral (10)","output":"### Answer: DEGENERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: immoral\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 perverted) AGREED, TEEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be in charge of chain (4)","output":"### Answer: LEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be in charge,chain\n Double defn: 2nd: A leash, possibly in the form of a chain, to, well, lead an animal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Term of endearment for film (4)","output":"### Answer: BABE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Term of endearment,film\n Double defn: 1st: Like \"baby\" from which is is derived, a term of endearment, though some sensitive people might disagree; and 2nd: The movie titled after its main character, Babe the baby pig."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Low-carbo food. Eat, it's kind cooking (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ATKINS DIET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Low-carbo food\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cooking) EAT, IT'S KIND.\nDefn: A low-carbohydrate diet for weight loss, promoted by Dr. Robert Atkins,"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Square leg used in their game (7)","output":"### Answer: NINEPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: used in their game \n NINE(the square of the number 3) + PIN(slang for your leg).\nDefn: One of the set of nine wooden objects used in the game named after them."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor with poem stayed at home (5)","output":"### Answer: ABODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stayed ,home \n AB(abbrev. for an able-bodied seaman;a sailor) **plus**(with) ODE(a poem).\nDouble defn: 1st: Past tense of abide(to stay;to remain in one place); and 2nd: A dwelling;a home that you, well, abide in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gave the go-ahead to befriend or seduce therein (8)","output":"### Answer: ENDORSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gave the go-ahead \n **Hidden in**(\u2026 therein) \"befriend or seduce \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Apostle to shout first! (11,4)","output":"### Answer: EXCLAMATION MARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: !\n MARK(one of the Biblical apostles) **placed below**(\u2026 first, in a down clue) EXCLAMATION(an abrupt and forceful shout).\nDefn: The last character in the clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monitor for each latex-collector (6)","output":"### Answer: TAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: latex-collector\n TAP(to monitor activity by secretly connecting into a transmitting and receiving device like a phone) + PER(for each, as in \"miles per hour\").\nDefn: A worker in a rubber plantation who goes round tapping latex from the trees."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He brings back the dog (9)","output":"### Answer: RETRIEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He brings back,dog\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salt back in stock (7)","output":"### Answer: NITRITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salt\n **Reversal of**(back) IN + TRITE(stock;commonplace;clich\u00e9d).\nDefn: Any of the salt compounds formed from nitrous acid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sofa for private conversation (4-1-4)","output":"### Answer: TETE-A-TETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sofa,private conversation\n Double defn: 1st: A small sofa for two, suited for, well, a tete-a-tete; and 2nd: Literally, \"head to head\", in French."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A good man to encourage producer of caviar (8)","output":"### Answer: STURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: producer of caviar\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\";a good man) + [URGE ON](to encourage;to egg on).\nDefn: \u2026 of the piscine kind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discharge from old broken crate (7)","output":"### Answer: EXCRETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discharge\n EX-(prefix to indicate \"former\";old) + **anagram of**(broken) CRATE.\nDefn: As a noun, matter discharged from the body."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raise sweetheart tax in shelter (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raise\n [ **The middle letter of**(\u2026heart) \"sweet\" + VAT(abbrev. for \"Value Added Tax\") ] **contained in**(in) LEE(shelter, eg. from the wind)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medicine man embraces silver screen (6)","output":"### Answer: CINEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: silver screen\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 embraces) \"Medicine man \".\nDefn: Like \"silver screen\", a collective term for the movie industry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greens enjoyed in a carefree manner in its days (5)","output":"### Answer: SALAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greens\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the term \"salad days\", the carefree period in one's youth.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook departs, out! Good line and curve (9)","output":"### Answer: LONGITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: curve \n **Anagram of**(Cook) [ D(abbrev. for \"departs\", as in a rail timetable, say) + OUT + G(abbrev. for \"good\") + LINE ].\nDefn: One of the imaginary curved lines from pole to pole on the earth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strain to hear pitiful creature (5)","output":"### Answer: RETCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strain \n **Homophone of**(to hear) \"wretch\"(a pitiful creature).\nDefn: \u2026 to vomit;to dry heave."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catholic reportedly hated getting dressed (7)","output":"### Answer: CLOTHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: dressed \n C(abbrev. for \"Catholic\") + **homophone of**(reportedly) \"loathed\"(hated)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Physicist's eccentric old relative grasps mass (7)","output":"### Answer: FEYNMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Physicist\n FEY(eccentric;whimsical) + NAN(child's word for a grandmother, an old relative) **containing**(grasps) M(symbol for \"mass\" in physics).\nAnswer: Richard, US theoretical physicist known for his work in 17across 1down, Nobel Laureate, and interesting character. His technical and non-technical lectures and books by him and about him are highly recommended reading."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit peeled or pealed? (4)","output":"### Answer: RANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: pealed\n \"orange\"(a fruit) **minus its 2 outermost letters**(peeled;skinned)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Funny Gene's headland is uninhabited (10)","output":"### Answer: WILDERNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: is uninhabited\n WILDER(Gene, funnyman in movies including \"Blazing Saddles\") + NESS(a headland).\nDefn: That, usually land, which is uninhabited."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King George enters I, mad? A foul plot! (7)","output":"### Answer: DIAGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: plot\n GR(abbrev. for \"George Rex\";Latin for King George) **contained in**(enters) **anagram of**(\u2026 foul) I, MAD? A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: QED! (7,15)","output":"### Answer: QUANTUM ELECTRODYNAMICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: QED\n Cryptic defn:  Arithmetically, \"3 + 20\u2033 indeed = 23\" and, on the other hand, the scientific study of  the interaction between **LIGHT**(answer to 3down) and(+) **MATTER**(answer to 20down) is the **FIELD**(answer to 23down) of QED.  Hence, \"quod erat demonstrandum\";that is what had to be demonstrated.\nAnswer: The scientific field abbreviated to QED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Romantic man in love, into proposal (10)","output":"### Answer: NOMINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: proposal\n **Anagram of**(Romantic;imaginary) [ MAN IN + O(letter representing 0;love in tennis scores) + INTO]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old retired painter abandons society (4)","output":"### Answer: AGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old\n **Reversal of**(retired) \"Degas\"(Edgar, French painter) **minus**(abandons) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"society\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Embarrassed men hate making gas (7)","output":"### Answer: METHANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gas\n **Anagram of**(Embarrassed;awkward) MEN HATE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foolish dictator's colourful past is erased (7)","output":"### Answer: IDIOTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foolish\n IDI(Amin, former dictator of Uganda) + \"exotic\"(colourful like eg. a striptease) **minus**(\u2026 is erased) \"ex-\"(prefix indicating \"past\";former)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monsieur's upset in the finest French town (5)","output":"### Answer: CREWE \n ### Explanation: Definition: town\n \"cr\u00e8me\"(the finest;the cream in French) ***with** *\"M\"(abbrev. for \"Monsieur\")*** turned upside down***(upset) ***to*** \"w\".\nDefn: An English railway town."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learn about day of victory in small vessel (5,4)","output":"### Answer: RENAL VEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: small vessel\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) LEARN VE(abbrev. for \"Victory in Europe Day\" after WW2) + IN.\nDefn: Small blood vessel from the kidneys."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Debauched, unlimited womanising can keep you up at night (8)","output":"### Answer: INSOMNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: can keep you up at night\n **Anagram of**(Debauched) \"womanising\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(unlimited).\nDefn: That which keeps you up at night."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short match (5)","output":"### Answer: LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short,match\n Double defn: 1st: Short on;having less; and 2nd: A match for your fag, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bishop expresses doubt about theologian and his religion (8)","output":"### Answer: BUDDHISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: religion\n B(abbrev. for \"bishop\", in chess, say) + UM(an expression of hesitation;doubt) **containing**(about) [ DD(abbrev. for a Doctor of Divinity;a theologian) **plus**(and) HIS]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grumbled as muscle starts to exercise daily (6)","output":"### Answer: BEEFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grumbled\n BEEF(metonym for brawn;muscle) + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"exercise daily \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They're unclear signs of aging? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: GREY AREAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're unclear\n Cd Reference to the colour of aging, eg. your hair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snooker \u2013 it's my break with cue tip (6)","output":"### Answer: STYMIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snooker\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 break) IT'S MY **plus**(with) **the last letter of**(\u2026 tip) \"cue \".\nDefn: As a verb, to block. A term derived from the game to mean a situation when a player leaves his\/her opponent unable to take a direct shot to the ball to be played without hitting another ball out of the required order."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take away illness? Nice! I'd use acupuncture, perhaps (7,8)","output":"### Answer: CHINESE MEDICINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: acupuncture, perhaps\n CHINESE(reference to a common type of take away food) + ME(abbrev. for the illness \"myalgic encephalomyelitis\" aka chronic fatigue syndrome) + **anagram of**(\u2026 use) NICE! I'D.\nDefn: The medical practices originally developed in China, and an example of which;perhaps, is acupuncture."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prunes can wrinkle with time in constant sun (9)","output":"### Answer: TRUNCATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prunes\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026 wrinkle) CAN **plus**(with) T(abbrev. with \"time\") ] **contained in**(in) TRUE(constant;loyal) + S(abbrev. for \"sun\").\nDefn:  Cuts the tips off."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Qaos regularly going round the bend 1\/2 to 1\/10 ratio? (8)","output":"### Answer: QUOTIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ratio\n **The 1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"Qaos\" **containing**(going round) U(a 180 degree turn;bend) + **the 1st half of**(1\/2) \"to \" + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **anagram of**(\/;over) TEN(10). I'm not sure of the latter part of my parsing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Got back the dodgy midfield? The end of Manchester United (8)","output":"### Answer: TOGETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: United\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) GOT + **anagram of**(\u2026 dodgy) THE + the middle letter of(mid-) \"field \" + **the last letter of**(The end of) \"Manchester \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stuff what's up? (6)","output":"### Answer: MATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stuff,what's up?\n Double defn: 2nd: As in \"what's up with you?(what is the matter with you?)\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In general, people possess nothing \u2013 royal speculation? (6)","output":"### Answer: THEORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: speculation\n THEY(people, in general, not we) **contained in**(possess) [ O(letter representing 0;nothing) + R(abbrev. for \"royal\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow lied about area of expertise (5)","output":"### Answer: FIELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: area of expertise\n F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 about) LIED.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook departs, out! Good line and curve (9)","output":"### Answer: LONGITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: curve \n **Anagram of**(Cook) [ D(abbrev. for \"departs\", as in a rail timetable, say) + OUT + G(abbrev. for \"good\") + LINE ].\nDefn: One of the imaginary curved lines from pole to pole on the earth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strain to hear pitiful creature (5)","output":"### Answer: RETCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strain \n **Homophone of**(to hear) \"wretch\"(a pitiful creature).\nDefn: \u2026 to vomit;to dry heave."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catholic reportedly hated getting dressed (7)","output":"### Answer: CLOTHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: dressed \n C(abbrev. for \"Catholic\") + **homophone of**(reportedly) \"loathed\"(hated)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Physicist's eccentric old relative grasps mass (7)","output":"### Answer: FEYNMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Physicist\n FEY(eccentric;whimsical) + NAN(child's word for a grandmother, an old relative) **containing**(grasps) M(symbol for \"mass\" in physics).\nAnswer: Richard, US theoretical physicist known for his work in 17across 1down, Nobel Laureate, and interesting character. His technical and non-technical lectures and books by him and about him are highly recommended reading."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit peeled or pealed? (4)","output":"### Answer: RANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: pealed\n \"orange\"(a fruit) **minus its 2 outermost letters**(peeled;skinned)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Funny Gene's headland is uninhabited (10)","output":"### Answer: WILDERNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: is uninhabited\n WILDER(Gene, funnyman in movies including \"Blazing Saddles\") + NESS(a headland).\nDefn: That, usually land, which is uninhabited."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King George enters I, mad? A foul plot! (7)","output":"### Answer: DIAGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: plot\n GR(abbrev. for \"George Rex\";Latin for King George) **contained in**(enters) **anagram of**(\u2026 foul) I, MAD? A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: QED! (7,15)","output":"### Answer: QUANTUM ELECTRODYNAMICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: QED\n Cryptic defn: Arithmetically, \"3 + 20\u2033 indeed = 23\" and, on the other hand, the scientific study of the interaction between **LIGHT**(answer to 3down) and(+) **MATTER**(answer to 20down) is the **FIELD**(answer to 23down) of QED. Hence, \"quod erat demonstrandum\";that is what had to be demonstrated.\nAnswer: The scientific field abbreviated to QED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Romantic man in love, into proposal (10)","output":"### Answer: NOMINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: proposal\n **Anagram of**(Romantic;imaginary) [ MAN IN + O(letter representing 0;love in tennis scores) + INTO]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old retired painter abandons society (4)","output":"### Answer: AGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old\n **Reversal of**(retired) \"Degas\"(Edgar, French painter) **minus**(abandons) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"society\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Embarrassed men hate making gas (7)","output":"### Answer: METHANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gas\n **Anagram of**(Embarrassed;awkward) MEN HATE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foolish dictator's colourful past is erased (7)","output":"### Answer: IDIOTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foolish\n IDI(Amin, former dictator of Uganda) + \"exotic\"(colourful like eg. a striptease) **minus**(\u2026 is erased) \"ex-\"(prefix indicating \"past\";former)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monsieur's upset in the finest French town (5)","output":"### Answer: CREWE \n ### Explanation: Definition: town\n \"cr\u00e8me\"(the finest;the cream in French) with \"M\"(abbrev. for \"Monsieur\") turned upside down(upset) to \"w\".\nDefn: An English railway town."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learn about day of victory in small vessel (5,4)","output":"### Answer: RENAL VEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: small vessel\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) LEARN VE(abbrev. for \"Victory in Europe Day\" after WW2) + IN.\nDefn: Small blood vessel from the kidneys."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Debauched, unlimited womanising can keep you up at night (8)","output":"### Answer: INSOMNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: can keep you up at night\n **Anagram of**(Debauched) \"womanising\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(unlimited).\nDefn: That which keeps you up at night."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short match (5)","output":"### Answer: LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short,match\n Double defn: 1st: Short on;having less; and 2nd: A match for your fag, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bishop expresses doubt about theologian and his religion (8)","output":"### Answer: BUDDHISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: religion\n B(abbrev. for \"bishop\", in chess, say) + UM(an expression of hesitation;doubt) **containing**(about) [ DD(abbrev. for a Doctor of Divinity;a theologian) **plus**(and) HIS]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grumbled as muscle starts to exercise daily (6)","output":"### Answer: BEEFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grumbled\n BEEF(metonym for brawn;muscle) + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"exercise daily \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They're unclear signs of aging? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: GREY AREAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're unclear\n Cd Reference to the colour of aging, eg. your hair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snooker \u2013 it's my break with cue tip (6)","output":"### Answer: STYMIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snooker\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 break) **plus**(with) **the last letter of**(\u2026 tip) \"cue \".\nDefn: As a verb, to block. A term derived from the game to mean a situation when a player leaves his\/her opponent unable to take a direct shot to the ball to be played without hitting another ball out of the required order."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take away illness? Nice! I'd use acupuncture, perhaps (7,8)","output":"### Answer: CHINESE MEDICINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: acupuncture, perhaps\n CHINESE(reference to a common type of take away food) + ME(abbrev. for the illness \"myalgic encephalomyelitis\" aka chronic fatigue syndrome) + **anagram of**(\u2026 use) NICE! I'D.\nDefn: The medical practices originally developed in China, and an example of which;perhaps, is acupuncture."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prunes can wrinkle with time in constant sun (9)","output":"### Answer: TRUNCATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prunes\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026 wrinkle) **plus**(with) T(abbrev. with \"time\") ] **contained in**(in) TRUE(constant;loyal) + S(abbrev. for \"sun\").\nDefn: Cuts the tips off."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Qaos regularly going round the bend 1\/2 to 1\/10 ratio? (8)","output":"### Answer: QUOTIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ratio\n **The 1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026 regularly) **containing**(going round) U(a 180 degree turn;bend) + **the 1st half of**(1\/2) \"to \" + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **anagram of**(\/;over) TEN(10). I'm not sure of the latter part of my parsing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Got back the dodgy midfield? The end of Manchester United (8)","output":"### Answer: TOGETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: United\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) GOT + **anagram of**(\u2026 dodgy) THE + the middle letter of(mid-) \"field \" + **the last letter of**(The end of) \"Manchester \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stuff what's up? (6)","output":"### Answer: MATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stuff,what's up?\n Double defn: 2nd: As in \"what's up with you?(what is the matter with you?)\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In general, people possess nothing \u2013 royal speculation? (6)","output":"### Answer: THEORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: speculation\n THEY(people, in general, not we) **contained in**(possess) [ O(letter representing 0;nothing) + R(abbrev. for \"royal\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow lied about area of expertise (5)","output":"### Answer: FIELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: area of expertise\n F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 about) LIED.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polemic can change submissiveness (10)","output":"### Answer: COMPLIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: submissiveness\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 change) POLEMIC CAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Virtuoso injects heroin when in pain (4)","output":"### Answer: ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pain\n ACE(a virtuoso;an expert) **containing**(injects) H(abbrev. for \"heroin\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irritable, having no more classes (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: OUT OF SORTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irritable\n OUT OF(having no more, eg. stock) SORTS(classes;categories)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Informer keeps president absorbed (4)","output":"### Answer: RAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: absorbed\n RAT(an informer;a betrayer) **containing**( ) P(abbrev. for \"president\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ought in more difficult circumstances to stop here (4,8)","output":"### Answer: HARD SHOULDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: stop here\n SHOULD(ought to) **contained in**(in \u2026 circumstances) HARDER(more difficult).\nDefn: \u2026 if you are having difficulty driving on a motorway. Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This drug is awful\", he repined (9)","output":"### Answer: EPHEDRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: This drug\n **Anagram of**(awful) HE REPINED.\nDefn: \u2026 used to treat asthma, hay fever, and colds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motor specialist is a half-hearted landscapist (5)","output":"### Answer: TUNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Motor specialist\n \"Turner\"(J.M. William, English landscape artist) **minus 1 of its 2 central letters**(half-hearted \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026 who adjusts your vehicle engine for maximum performance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brief taken from master sergeant (5)","output":"### Answer: TERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brief\n **Hidden in**(taken from) \"master sergeant \".\nDefn: Spare with;using few words."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lout astir, prepared for lessons (9)","output":"### Answer: TUTORIALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lessons\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, prepared) LOUT ASTIR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On reflection audit should include old-style goods (2,10)","output":"### Answer: IN RETROSPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: On reflection\n INSPECT(to audit;to examine, correct and certify) **containing**(should include) RETRO(old-style goods;fashion, styles, and designs reminiscent of a past period)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time to keep close to hoodlum (4)","output":"### Answer: THUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: hoodlum\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") + HUG(to keep close to, as in \"the lazy ocean hugs the shore\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desk for display in south-east Mediterranean island (10)","output":"### Answer: SECRETAIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desk\n AIR(to display;to show openly) **contained in**(in) [ S.E.(abbrev. for \"south-east\") + CRETE(the Greek Mediterranean island)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deer takes one for a ride (4)","output":"### Answer: DOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deer,takes one for a ride\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 of the female kind; and 2nd: Slang for \"dupes;fools one\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pretty sash gets undone in dance (10)","output":"### Answer: STRATHSPEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 gets undone) PRETTY SASH.\nDefn: \u2026 in 4\/4 time, originating from Scotland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird caught with string (4)","output":"### Answer: CROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket) **plus**(with) ROW(a string of similar things)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silencer Mike put on Victorian pick-up (4)","output":"### Answer: MUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silencer\n M(letter represented by \"Mike\" in the phonetic alphabet) **plus**( , in a down clue) + UTE(a term used in Australia, including its state of Victoria, for a utility vehicle;a pick-up truck).\nDefn: A device for muting the sound from an instrument \u2013 though not much use if it totally silences."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daft headline becomes critically important (4-3-5)","output":"### Answer: LIFE-AND-DEATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: critically important\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 becomes) DAFT HEADLINE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep away from a chasm (5)","output":"### Answer: AVOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep away\n A + VOID(a chasm;an emptiness)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hear people talk initially in drainage basin (9)","output":"### Answer: CATCHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: drainage basin\n CATCH(to hear, as with a conversation) + MEN(people in general, or at least about half of them) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"talk \".\nDefn: A structure, eg. a reservoir, for collecting water drained from the surroundings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cautious about Italian woman's white wine (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARDONNAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: white wine\n CHARY(cautious;wary of) **containing**(about) DONNA(a polite form of address for an Italian woman)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plan to go in by force (10)","output":"### Answer: ENTERPRISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plan\n ENTER(to go into) **plus**(by) PRISE(to force open).\nDefn: An undertaking;a project to achieve an end."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bachelor says bed companion is sweet (12)","output":"### Answer: BUTTERSCOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\n B(abbrev. for \"Bachelor\") + UTTERS(says) + COT(a small bed, especially for a baby) + CH(abbrev. for the British title, \"Companion of Honour\").  An amusing surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Authoritarian breaks instrument that's not for public use (10)","output":"### Answer: RESTRICTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: not for public use\n STRICT(authoritarian, as an adjective) **contained in**(breaks) REED(a primitive instrument made of a hollow reed stalk, or any of the modern instruments with a mouthpiece with a reed;a strip of cane or metal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plan to recycle liqueur (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARTREUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: liqueur\n CHART(to plan;to plot in detail a course of action) + RE-USE(to re-cycle stuff)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vagrant entered in race is withdrawn (9)","output":"### Answer: INTROVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: withdrawn\n ROVER(a vagrant;a wanderer) **contained in**(entered) [IN + TT(abbrev. for the Tourist Trophy motorcycle races held annually on the Isle of Man) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coat for relative touring old vessel (5)","output":"### Answer: PARKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coat\n PA(a familiar term for one's father, a very close relative) **containing**(touring) ARK(an old vessel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Softy with little devil (4)","output":"### Answer: WIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Softy\n W(abbrev. for \"with\") + IMP(a little devil;a mischievous child).\nDefn: One who is figuratively spineless."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contradict unknown understudy? (4)","output":"### Answer: DENY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contradict\n Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics) **placed below**(under \u2026, in a down clue) DEN(a study;a room for quiet activity).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polemic can change submissiveness (10)","output":"### Answer: COMPLIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: submissiveness\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 change) POLEMIC CAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Virtuoso injects heroin when in pain (4)","output":"### Answer: ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pain\n ACE(a virtuoso;an expert) **containing**(injects) H(abbrev. for \"heroin\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irritable, having no more classes (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: OUT OF SORTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irritable\n OUT OF(having no more, eg. stock) SORTS(classes;categories)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Informer keeps president absorbed (4)","output":"### Answer: RAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: absorbed\n RAT(an informer;a betrayer) **containing**( ) P(abbrev. for \"president\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ought in more difficult circumstances to stop here (4,8)","output":"### Answer: HARD SHOULDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: stop here\n SHOULD(ought to) **contained in**(in \u2026 circumstances) HARDER(more difficult).\nDefn: \u2026 if you are having difficulty driving on a motorway. Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This drug is awful\", he repined (9)","output":"### Answer: EPHEDRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: This drug\n **Anagram of**(awful) HE REPINED.\nDefn: \u2026 used to treat asthma, hay fever, and colds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motor specialist is a half-hearted landscapist (5)","output":"### Answer: TUNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Motor specialist\n \"Turner\"(J.M. William, English landscape artist) **minus 1 of its 2 central letters**(half-hearted \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026 who adjusts your vehicle engine for maximum performance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brief taken from master sergeant (5)","output":"### Answer: TERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brief\n **Hidden in**(taken from) \"master sergeant \".\nDefn: Spare with;using few words."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lout astir, prepared for lessons (9)","output":"### Answer: TUTORIALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lessons\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, prepared) LOUT ASTIR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On reflection audit should include old-style goods (2,10)","output":"### Answer: IN RETROSPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: On reflection\n INSPECT(to audit;to examine, correct and certify) **containing**(should include) RETRO(old-style goods;fashion, styles, and designs reminiscent of a past period)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time to keep close to hoodlum (4)","output":"### Answer: THUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: hoodlum\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") + HUG(to keep close to, as in \"the lazy ocean hugs the shore\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desk for display in south-east Mediterranean island (10)","output":"### Answer: SECRETAIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desk\n AIR(to display;to show openly) **contained in**(in) [ S.E.(abbrev. for \"south-east\") + CRETE(the Greek Mediterranean island)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deer takes one for a ride (4)","output":"### Answer: DOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deer,takes one for a ride\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 of the female kind; and 2nd: Slang for \"dupes;fools one\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pretty sash gets undone in dance (10)","output":"### Answer: STRATHSPEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 gets undone) PRETTY SASH.\nDefn: \u2026 in 4\/4 time, originating from Scotland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird caught with string (4)","output":"### Answer: CROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket) **plus**(with) ROW(a string of similar things)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silencer Mike put on Victorian pick-up (4)","output":"### Answer: MUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silencer\n M(letter represented by \"Mike\" in the phonetic alphabet) **plus**( , in a down clue) + UTE(a term used in Australia, including its state of Victoria, for a utility vehicle;a pick-up truck).\nDefn: A device for muting the sound from an instrument \u2013 though not much use if it totally silences."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daft headline becomes critically important (4-3-5)","output":"### Answer: LIFE-AND-DEATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: critically important\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 becomes) DAFT HEADLINE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep away from a chasm (5)","output":"### Answer: AVOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep away\n A + VOID(a chasm;an emptiness)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hear people talk initially in drainage basin (9)","output":"### Answer: CATCHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: drainage basin\n CATCH(to hear, as with a conversation) + MEN(people in general, or at least about half of them) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"talk \".\nDefn: A structure, eg. a reservoir, for collecting water drained from the surroundings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cautious about Italian woman's white wine (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARDONNAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: white wine\n CHARY(cautious;wary of) **containing**(about) DONNA(a polite form of address for an Italian woman)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plan to go in by force (10)","output":"### Answer: ENTERPRISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plan\n ENTER(to go into) **plus**(by) PRISE(to force open).\nDefn: An undertaking;a project to achieve an end."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bachelor says bed companion is sweet (12)","output":"### Answer: BUTTERSCOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\n B(abbrev. for \"Bachelor\") + UTTERS(says) + COT(a small bed, especially for a baby) + CH(abbrev. for the British title, \"Companion of Honour\"). An amusing surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Authoritarian breaks instrument that's not for public use (10)","output":"### Answer: RESTRICTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: not for public use\n STRICT(authoritarian, as an adjective) **contained in**(breaks) REED(a primitive instrument made of a hollow reed stalk, or any of the modern instruments with a mouthpiece with a reed;a strip of cane or metal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plan to recycle liqueur (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARTREUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: liqueur\n CHART(to plan;to plot in detail a course of action) + RE-USE(to re-cycle stuff)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vagrant entered in race is withdrawn (9)","output":"### Answer: INTROVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: withdrawn\n ROVER(a vagrant;a wanderer) **contained in**(entered) [IN + TT(abbrev. for the Tourist Trophy motorcycle races held annually on the Isle of Man) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coat for relative touring old vessel (5)","output":"### Answer: PARKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coat\n PA(a familiar term for one's father, a very close relative) **containing**(touring) ARK(an old vessel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Softy with little devil (4)","output":"### Answer: WIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Softy\n W(abbrev. for \"with\") + IMP(a little devil;a mischievous child).\nDefn: One who is figuratively spineless."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contradict unknown understudy? (4)","output":"### Answer: DENY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contradict\n Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics) **placed below**(under \u2026, in a down clue) DEN(a study;a room for quiet activity).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It went into space in newspaper feature, leaning characters on right missing (8)","output":"### Answer: COLUMBIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It went into space\n [ \"column\"(a newspaper feature) + \"bias\"(a leaning;a tendency towards)] **minus**(\u2026 missing) **their respective rightmost letters**(characters on right).\nDefn: One of the US space shuttles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just after leg and jacket for creature (4)","output":"### Answer: ONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just after\n ON(in cricket, the leg side;the side of the field to the left of a right-handed batsman as he faces the bowler ) **plus**(and) **the outermost letters of**(jacket for) \"creature \".\nDefn. and Answer: As in \"call me just after\/once you arrive\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swedish chef's starter an order for food (10)","output":"### Answer: SANDWICHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: food\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 order) [SWEDISH + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's starter) \"chef \" + AN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish \u2013 one on bed? (6)","output":"### Answer: KIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish,one on bed\n Double defn: 1st: A cured fish, especially a herring; and 2nd: Crytically, one who kips;sleeps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ways Muppet calls for cuddles (8)","output":"### Answer: PASSAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ways\n ASS(a muppet;a stupid person) **contained in**(\u2026 cuddles) PAGES(calls for, over the public address system, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Then beat bad grade after one term in chemistry (7)","output":"### Answer: ISOTOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: term in chemistry\n [ SO(then, as in \"and so\/then to bed\" + TOP(to beat;to surpass) + E(a bad grade, in any alphabetical grading system) ] **placed after**(after, in an across clue) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: \u2026 for one of two or more forms of the same element with atoms containing a different number of neutrons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brown hesitant about growth (7)","output":"### Answer: SWARTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brown\n SHY(hesitant) **containing**(about) WART(a growth on the skin caused by certain viruses).\nDefn: \u2026 or dark-complexioned."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head couples to nose \u2013 Gonzo's arm's easy section with restricted movement (2-2,4)","output":"### Answer: NO-GO AREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: section with restricted movement\n **The 1st two letters, respectively, of**(Head couples to) \"nose \u2013 Gonzo's arm's easy \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cutting Muppets, originally outstanding (6)","output":"### Answer: MOWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cutting\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026, originally) \"Muppets \" + OWING(outstanding;unpaid)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One calling helper, confused with tone (10)","output":"### Answer: TELEPHONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One calling\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, confused \u2026) [HELPER\n**plus**(with) TONE].\nDefn: \u2026 on the telephone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top margin on book (4)","output":"### Answer: BRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\n RIM(a margin;an edge) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) B(abbrev. for \"book\").\nDefn: As in \"fill me up to the top\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smart one controlling puppet? Not right (5)","output":"### Answer: STING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smart\n \"string\"(one of those controlling a puppet's movements) **minus**(Not) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left Fozzie, perhaps, to produce too many? (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERBEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: to produce too many\n OVER(in surplus;left) + BEAR(an example of which;perhaps is Fozzie of the Muppets)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mostly Jim Henson animating chaps (8)","output":"### Answer: JOHNNIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: chaps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 animating) [ \"Jim \" **minus its last letter**(Mostly) + HENSON].\nDefn: Men;fellas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blow up big bird, female upset (4)","output":"### Answer: FUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blow up\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset) [EMU(a big Australian flightless bird) + F(abbrev. for \"female\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old live series more 25 (6)","output":"### Answer: OBESER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more 25\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + BE(to exist;to live) + SER(abbrev. for \"series\").\nAnswer: If you were more obese, you'd be more huge(answer to 25 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal tastes plants (7)","output":"### Answer: CATNIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plants\n CAT(animal) + NIPS(tastes;takes a bite).\nLike what the clue and answer says:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sick records written up by week (4)","output":"### Answer: SPEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sick\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 written up, in a down clue) EPS(abbrev. for \"extended plays\", old sound recording and playback formats) **plus**(by) W(abbrev. for \"week\").\nDefn: and an0 To vomit or what is vomited."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ring posh school for one working on a farm? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DISC HARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: one working on a farm\n DISC(a flat circular plate, like a ring with a solid centre) + HARROW(posh English public school)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cancel date, turn over TV before endless sex (6)","output":"### Answer: DELETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancel\n [ D(abbrev. for \"date\") + **reversal of**(turn over, in a down clue) TELE(short for the television) ]**placed above**(before, in a down clue) \"sex \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(endless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice gap in organisation \u2013 hospital cuts could cause disease (10)","output":"### Answer: PATHOGENIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: could cause disease\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in organisation) NOTICE GAP **containing**(\u2026 cuts) H(abbrev. for \"hospital\").\nDefn: Descriptive of pathogens;disease-causing agents, especially micro-organisms."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watched Statler and Waldorf's opening sequence (3)","output":"### Answer: SAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Watched\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026's opening sequence) \"Statler and Waldorf \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A quiet couple in Bert and Ernie (3)","output":"### Answer: PER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical direction to play softly) + **the 2 letters common to both**(couple in \u2026 and \u2026) \"Bert \" & \" Ernie \".\nAnswer: As in \"price per\/a piece\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restrict saucy thing \u2013 tart not available to climb inside (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDICAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restrict\n HP(the brand name of the brown sauce most popular in the UK) **containing**(\u2026 inside) **reversal of**(\u2026 to climb, in a down clue) [ ACID(tart;sharp to the taste) + N.A.(abbrev. for \"not available\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sky might feature this children's programme (7)","output":"### Answer: RAINBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sky might feature this,children's programme\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 on British television."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Too many drugs and tablets going to South American port (6)","output":"### Answer: ODESSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\n OD(abbrev. for \"overdose\";intake of too many drugs) **plus**(going to) E(slang for Ecstasy, the drug commonly in tablet form, from which comes the nickname \"tab\")S + S.A.(abbrev. for South American)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current figure in caper shot with Kermit (6,5)","output":"### Answer: MARKET PRICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current figure\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 shot \u2026) [CAPER **plus**(with) KERMIT]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cuddle close to Cookie Monster (4)","output":"### Answer: HUGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monster\n HUG(a cuddle) + **the last letter of**(close to) \"Cookie \".\nDefn: Descriptive of very big things, as in \"monster truck\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps attractive Miss Piggy in film? (4)","output":"### Answer: BABE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps attractive Miss,Piggy in film\n Double defn: 1st: Slang for a young woman (or man) perceived as being sexually attractive; and 2nd: The baby pig in the film of the same name.\n\u2026 Also a term of endearment, as .\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It went into space in newspaper feature, leaning characters on right missing (8)","output":"### Answer: COLUMBIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It went into space\n [ \"column\"(a newspaper feature) + \"bias\"(a leaning;a tendency towards)] **minus**(\u2026 missing) **their respective rightmost letters**(characters on right).\nDefn: One of the US space shuttles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just after leg and jacket for creature (4)","output":"### Answer: ONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just after\n ON(in cricket, the leg side;the side of the field to the left of a right-handed batsman as he faces the bowler ) **plus**(and) **the outermost letters of**(jacket for) \"creature \".\nDefn. and Answer: As in \"call me just after\/once you arrive\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swedish chef's starter an order for food (10)","output":"### Answer: SANDWICHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: food\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 order) [SWEDISH + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's starter) \"chef \" + AN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish \u2013 one on bed? (6)","output":"### Answer: KIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish,one on bed\n Double defn: 1st: A cured fish, especially a herring; and 2nd: Crytically, one who kips;sleeps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ways Muppet calls for cuddles (8)","output":"### Answer: PASSAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ways\n ASS(a muppet;a stupid person) **contained in**(\u2026 cuddles) PAGES(calls for, over the public address system, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Then beat bad grade after one term in chemistry (7)","output":"### Answer: ISOTOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: term in chemistry\n [ SO(then, as in \"and so\/then to bed\" + TOP(to beat;to surpass) + E(a bad grade, in any alphabetical grading system) ] **placed after**(after, in an across clue) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: \u2026 for one of two or more forms of the same element with atoms containing a different number of neutrons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brown hesitant about growth (7)","output":"### Answer: SWARTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brown\n SHY(hesitant) **containing**(about) WART(a growth on the skin caused by certain viruses).\nDefn: \u2026 or dark-complexioned."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head couples to nose \u2013 Gonzo's arm's easy section with restricted movement (2-2,4)","output":"### Answer: NO-GO AREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: section with restricted movement\n **The 1st two letters, respectively, of**(Head couples to) \"nose \u2013 Gonzo's arm's easy \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cutting Muppets, originally outstanding (6)","output":"### Answer: MOWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cutting\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026, originally) \"Muppets \" + OWING(outstanding;unpaid)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One calling helper, confused with tone (10)","output":"### Answer: TELEPHONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One calling\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, confused \u2026) [HELPER\n**plus**(with) TONE].\nDefn: \u2026 on the telephone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top margin on book (4)","output":"### Answer: BRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\n RIM(a margin;an edge) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) B(abbrev. for \"book\").\nDefn: As in \"fill me up to the top\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smart one controlling puppet? Not right (5)","output":"### Answer: STING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smart\n \"string\"(one of those controlling a puppet's movements) **minus**(Not) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left Fozzie, perhaps, to produce too many? (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERBEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: to produce too many\n OVER(in surplus;left) + BEAR(an example of which;perhaps is Fozzie of the Muppets)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mostly Jim Henson animating chaps (8)","output":"### Answer: JOHNNIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: chaps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 animating) [ \"Jim \" **minus its last letter**(Mostly) + HENSON].\nDefn: Men;fellas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blow up big bird, female upset (4)","output":"### Answer: FUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blow up\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset) [EMU(a big Australian flightless bird) + F(abbrev. for \"female\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old live series more 25 (6)","output":"### Answer: OBESER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more 25\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + BE(to exist;to live) + SER(abbrev. for \"series\").\nAnswer: If you were more obese, you'd be more huge(answer to 25 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal tastes plants (7)","output":"### Answer: CATNIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plants\n CAT(animal) + NIPS(tastes;takes a bite).\nLike what the clue and answer says:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sick records written up by week (4)","output":"### Answer: SPEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sick\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 written up, in a down clue) EPS(abbrev. for \"extended plays\", old sound recording and playback formats) **plus**(by) W(abbrev. for \"week\").\nDefn: and an0 To vomit or what is vomited."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ring posh school for one working on a farm? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DISC HARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: one working on a farm\n DISC(a flat circular plate, like a ring with a solid centre) + HARROW(posh English public school)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cancel date, turn over TV before endless sex (6)","output":"### Answer: DELETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancel\n [ D(abbrev. for \"date\") + **reversal of**(turn over, in a down clue) TELE(short for the television) ]**placed above**(before, in a down clue) \"sex \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(endless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice gap in organisation \u2013 hospital cuts could cause disease (10)","output":"### Answer: PATHOGENIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: could cause disease\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in organisation) NOTICE GAP **containing**(\u2026 cuts) H(abbrev. for \"hospital\").\nDefn: Descriptive of pathogens;disease-causing agents, especially micro-organisms."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watched Statler and Waldorf's opening sequence (3)","output":"### Answer: SAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Watched\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026's opening sequence) \"Statler and Waldorf \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A quiet couple in Bert and Ernie (3)","output":"### Answer: PER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical direction to play softly) + **the 2 letters common to both**(couple in \u2026 and \u2026) \"Bert \" & \" Ernie \".\nAnswer: As in \"price per\/a piece\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restrict saucy thing \u2013 tart not available to climb inside (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDICAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restrict\n HP(the brand name of the brown sauce most popular in the UK) **containing**(\u2026 inside) **reversal of**(\u2026 to climb, in a down clue) [ ACID(tart;sharp to the taste) + N.A.(abbrev. for \"not available\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sky might feature this children's programme (7)","output":"### Answer: RAINBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sky might feature this,children's programme\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 on British television."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Too many drugs and tablets going to South American port (6)","output":"### Answer: ODESSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\n OD(abbrev. for \"overdose\";intake of too many drugs) **plus**(going to) E(slang for Ecstasy, the drug commonly in tablet form, from which comes the nickname \"tab\")S + S.A.(abbrev. for South American)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current figure in caper shot with Kermit (6,5)","output":"### Answer: MARKET PRICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current figure\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 shot \u2026) [CAPER **plus**(with) KERMIT]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cuddle close to Cookie Monster (4)","output":"### Answer: HUGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monster\n HUG(a cuddle) + **the last letter of**(close to) \"Cookie \".\nDefn: Descriptive of very big things, as in \"monster truck\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps attractive Miss Piggy in film? (4)","output":"### Answer: BABE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps attractive Miss,Piggy in film\n Double defn: 1st: Slang for a young woman (or man) perceived as being sexually attractive; and 2nd: The baby pig in the film of the same name.\n\u2026 Also a term of endearment, as .\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tiger seen unusually in area of Tanzania (9)","output":"### Answer: SERENGETI \n ### Explanation: Definition: area of Tanzania\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unusually) TIGER SEEN.  It's more like \"never\" rather \"seen unusually\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Difficult material you reportedly disposed of for the setter (5)","output":"### Answer: STIFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Difficult\n \"stuff\"(material;things collectively) **with homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) \"you \" **replaced by**(\u2026 disposed of for \u2026) \"I\"(the self-referential pronoun for the setter of this puzzle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The stars briefly meet bird in Swiss city (7)","output":"### Answer: LUCERNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swiss city\n \"luck\"(the stars;fate) **minus its last letter**(briefly) **plus**(meet) ERNE(any of several sea eagles)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Personal effect of gossip changing hands (7)","output":"### Answer: CHATTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Personal effect\n \"chatter\"(gossip) **with \"r\"**(abbrev. for the right hand) **replaced by \"l\"**(abbrev. for the left hand)( changing hands)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mastic maybe transported around Alabama (7)","output":"### Answer: SEALANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mastic maybe\n SENT(transported, literally or figuratively) **containing**(around) ALA(abbrev. for the US state of Alabama).\nDefn: Any of several sticky puttly-like substances that may be used as a sealant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support what a East End knacker may do! (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\n END 'ORSE \u2013 how a Cockney(from the East End) knacker(one who buys worn-out or old livestock and slaughters them to sell the meat or hides) might express slaughtering a horse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tower in main place rebuilt (9)","output":"### Answer: CAMPANILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tower\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rebuilt) MAIN PLACE.\nDefn: A bell tower, especially one not attached to another building."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A follower gets into car in an uncertain state (5)","output":"### Answer: LIMBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: an uncertain state\n B(the letter that follows \"A\" in the English alphabet) **contained in**(gets into) LIMO(short for a limousine;a large and luxurious car)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Three animals seen in Castle Ashby (5)","output":"### Answer: LEASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Three animals \n **Hidden in**(seen in) \"Castle Ashby \".\nDefn: \u2026 of the same kind, eg. hounds, a hunting term."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What a prospective guardian may be next (9)","output":"### Answer: AFTERWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: next \n Cryptic defn: A prospective guardian may be looking for a ward;someone to be put under his\/her guardianship."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Graduates' note includes section for some rice (7)","output":"### Answer: BASMATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: some rice \n { [ BA, MA](abbrevs. respectively for two graduates, a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts respectively) + TI(the syllable used for the 7th note in the diatonic musical scale) } **containing**(includes) S(abbrev. for \"section\").\nDefn: A type of long-grained rice with a fragrance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The very best drug contains a hint of temazepam cut with a trace of methadone (7)","output":"### Answer: OPTIMUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: The very best\n [ OPIUM(a drug from poppy pods) **containing**(contains) **the 1st letter of**(a hint of) \"temazepam \" ] **containing**(cut with) **the 1st letter of**(a trace of) \"methadone \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breakdown in amines seen before a medical condition (7)","output":"### Answer: AMNESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: medical condition\n **Anagram of**(Breakdown in) AMINES **plus**(seen before) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be the recipient of hot lady's sex appeal (7)","output":"### Answer: INHERIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be the recipient of\n IN(hot;fashionable;currently in demand) + HER(possessive pronoun for a female;lady's) IT(sex appeal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wield authority dismissing Penny (5)","output":"### Answer: EXERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wield\n \"expert\"(an authority on a particular subject) **minus**(dismissing) \"p\"(abbrev. for the currency unit, the penny)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elite examination in this college (9)","output":"### Answer: ELECTORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: this college\n ELECT(the elite;the chosen exclusive group) + ORAL(a form of non-written test;examination).\nDefn: \u2026 is the body of electors chosen by the voters who formally elect a candidate to a particular office, say, the President of the United States."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly leaves auctions (5)","output":"### Answer: SALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: auctions\n **Hidden in**(Reportedly) \"sails\"(leaves aboard a ship)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get back sappers' mining rights (7)","output":"### Answer: RECLAIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get back\n RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers in the British military, aka the Sappers) + CLAIM(formal demand for the right to mine a specified area)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrible man in North America hosts Queen and this band (7)","output":"### Answer: NIRVANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: this band\n [ IVAN(the Terrible, nickname for the oppressive 1st czar of Russia) **contained in**(in) NA(abbrev. for North America) ] **containing**(hosts) R(abbrev. for \"Regina\", Latin for the Queen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Result of opening on-line first (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Result\n VENT(an opening, usually for the outflow of gases) **placed below**( \u2026 first, in a down clue) E-(the prefix denoting on-line items, from the abbrev. for \"electronic\").\nAnswer: Outcome, as in \"in the event\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horrible Republican obscures liberal growth (9)","output":"### Answer: INCREMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: growth\n \"inclement\"(horrible;merciless) **with \"R\"**(abbrev. for one belonging to the Republican political party) **replacing**(obscures) **\"L\"**(abbrev. for one belonging to the Liberal political party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outrage of backsliding boys put in prison \u2026 (7)","output":"### Answer: SCANDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outrage\n **Reversal of**(backsliding) LADS(boys) **containing**(put in \u2026) CAN(slang for a prison)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: meanwhile I am supporting abrupt inmate (7)","output":"### Answer: INTERIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: meanwhile\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\") **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) \"intern\"(an inmate;one who is confined) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 abrupt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fictional account of river area around Kent (9)","output":"### Answer: FALSEHOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fictional account\n [ FAL(the river flowing through Cornwall, England) + 'HOOD(short for \"neighbourhood\";the area around one) ] **containing**(around) S.E.(abbrev. for South East England, including Kent).\nDefn: \u2026 aka a \"lie\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observe judge squashed by bigwig (9)","output":"### Answer: CELEBRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Observe\n RATE(to judge;to compare against a standard) **placed below**(squashed by, in a down clue) CELEB(short for \"celebrity\";a bigwig;a star).\nDefn: \u2026 as with a festival, eg. Christmas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bizarrely maintain Earth is lifeless (9)","output":"### Answer: INANIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lifeless\n **Anagram of**(Bizarrely) MAINTAIN + E(abbrev. for \"Earth\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Need self-denial to give up money (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Need\n \"abstinence\"(self-denial;refraining from indulging an appetite or desire) **minus**(to give up) \"tin\"(slang for money).\nDefn: \u2026, or a lack of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead attached to radio equipment for telephonist (7)","output":"### Answer: HEADSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: equipment for telephonist\n HEAD(to lead;to be in charge of) **plus**(attached to) SET(a radio;a receiver of radio signals).\nOld tech and new tech:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make steady progress to incriminate man in court (7)","output":"### Answer: RATCHET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make steady progress\n RAT(to incriminate;to tell on someone) + [ HE(pronoun for a man) **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\") ].\nDefn: \u2026 in increments."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Butcher married girlfriend? (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: girlfriend\n **Anagram of**(Butcher) MARRIED.\nDefn: \u2026, possibly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give a view on poetic description of tree? (5)","output":"### Answer: OPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give a view\n Cryptic defn: How a poet might address a pine tree, similar to \"O my Luve's like a red, red rose\u2026\" by Robert Burns."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Allow order to return in traveller's accommodation (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: traveller's accommodation\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to return) [LET(to allow) + OM(abbrev. for the Order of Merit, a British title) ].\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tiger seen unusually in area of Tanzania (9)","output":"### Answer: SERENGETI \n ### Explanation: Definition: area of Tanzania\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unusually) TIGER SEEN. It's more like \"never\" rather \"seen unusually\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Difficult material you reportedly disposed of for the setter (5)","output":"### Answer: STIFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Difficult\n \"stuff\"(material;things collectively) **with homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) \"you \" **replaced by**(\u2026 disposed of for \u2026) \"I\"(the self-referential pronoun for the setter of this puzzle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The stars briefly meet bird in Swiss city (7)","output":"### Answer: LUCERNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swiss city\n \"luck\"(the stars;fate) **minus its last letter**(briefly) **plus**(meet) ERNE(any of several sea eagles)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Personal effect of gossip changing hands (7)","output":"### Answer: CHATTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Personal effect\n \"chatter\"(gossip) **with \"r\"**(abbrev. for the right hand) **replaced by \"l\"**(abbrev. for the left hand)( changing hands)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mastic maybe transported around Alabama (7)","output":"### Answer: SEALANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mastic maybe\n SENT(transported, literally or figuratively) **containing**(around) ALA(abbrev. for the US state of Alabama).\nDefn: Any of several sticky puttly-like substances that may be used as a sealant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support what a East End knacker may do! (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\n END 'ORSE \u2013 how a Cockney(from the East End) knacker(one who buys worn-out or old livestock and slaughters them to sell the meat or hides) might express slaughtering a horse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tower in main place rebuilt (9)","output":"### Answer: CAMPANILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tower\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rebuilt) MAIN PLACE.\nDefn: A bell tower, especially one not attached to another building."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A follower gets into car in an uncertain state (5)","output":"### Answer: LIMBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: an uncertain state\n B(the letter that follows \"A\" in the English alphabet) **contained in**(gets into) LIMO(short for a limousine;a large and luxurious car)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Three animals seen in Castle Ashby (5)","output":"### Answer: LEASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Three animals \n **Hidden in**(seen in) \"Castle Ashby \".\nDefn: \u2026 of the same kind, eg. hounds, a hunting term."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What a prospective guardian may be next (9)","output":"### Answer: AFTERWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: next \n Cryptic defn: A prospective guardian may be looking for a ward;someone to be put under his\/her guardianship."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Graduates' note includes section for some rice (7)","output":"### Answer: BASMATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: some rice \n { [ BA, MA](abbrevs. respectively for two graduates, a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts respectively) + TI(the syllable used for the 7th note in the diatonic musical scale) } **containing**(includes) S(abbrev. for \"section\").\nDefn: A type of long-grained rice with a fragrance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The very best drug contains a hint of temazepam cut with a trace of methadone (7)","output":"### Answer: OPTIMUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: The very best\n [ OPIUM(a drug from poppy pods) **containing**(contains) **the 1st letter of**(a hint of) \"temazepam \" ] **containing**(cut with) **the 1st letter of**(a trace of) \"methadone \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breakdown in amines seen before a medical condition (7)","output":"### Answer: AMNESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: medical condition\n **Anagram of**(Breakdown in) AMINES **plus**(seen before) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be the recipient of hot lady's sex appeal (7)","output":"### Answer: INHERIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be the recipient of\n IN(hot;fashionable;currently in demand) + HER(possessive pronoun for a female;lady's) IT(sex appeal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wield authority dismissing Penny (5)","output":"### Answer: EXERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wield\n \"expert\"(an authority on a particular subject) **minus**(dismissing) \"p\"(abbrev. for the currency unit, the penny)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elite examination in this college (9)","output":"### Answer: ELECTORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: this college\n ELECT(the elite;the chosen exclusive group) + ORAL(a form of non-written test;examination).\nDefn: \u2026 is the body of electors chosen by the voters who formally elect a candidate to a particular office, say, the President of the United States."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly leaves auctions (5)","output":"### Answer: SALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: auctions\n **Hidden in**(Reportedly) \"sails\"(leaves aboard a ship)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get back sappers' mining rights (7)","output":"### Answer: RECLAIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get back\n RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers in the British military, aka the Sappers) + CLAIM(formal demand for the right to mine a specified area)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrible man in North America hosts Queen and this band (7)","output":"### Answer: NIRVANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: this band\n [ IVAN(the Terrible, nickname for the oppressive 1st czar of Russia) **contained in**(in) NA(abbrev. for North America) ] **containing**(hosts) R(abbrev. for \"Regina\", Latin for the Queen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Result of opening on-line first (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Result\n VENT(an opening, usually for the outflow of gases) **placed below**( \u2026 first, in a down clue) E-(the prefix denoting on-line items, from the abbrev. for \"electronic\").\nAnswer: Outcome, as in \"in the event\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horrible Republican obscures liberal growth (9)","output":"### Answer: INCREMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: growth\n \"inclement\"(horrible;merciless) **with \"R\"**(abbrev. for one belonging to the Republican political party) **replacing**(obscures) **\"L\"**(abbrev. for one belonging to the Liberal political party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outrage of backsliding boys put in prison \u2026 (7)","output":"### Answer: SCANDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outrage\n **Reversal of**(backsliding) LADS(boys) **containing**(put in \u2026) CAN(slang for a prison)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: meanwhile I am supporting abrupt inmate (7)","output":"### Answer: INTERIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: meanwhile\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\") **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) \"intern\"(an inmate;one who is confined) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 abrupt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fictional account of river area around Kent (9)","output":"### Answer: FALSEHOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fictional account\n [ FAL(the river flowing through Cornwall, England) + 'HOOD(short for \"neighbourhood\";the area around one) ] **containing**(around) S.E.(abbrev. for South East England, including Kent).\nDefn: \u2026 aka a \"lie\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observe judge squashed by bigwig (9)","output":"### Answer: CELEBRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Observe\n RATE(to judge;to compare against a standard) **placed below**(squashed by, in a down clue) CELEB(short for \"celebrity\";a bigwig;a star).\nDefn: \u2026 as with a festival, eg. Christmas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bizarrely maintain Earth is lifeless (9)","output":"### Answer: INANIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lifeless\n **Anagram of**(Bizarrely) MAINTAIN + E(abbrev. for \"Earth\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Need self-denial to give up money (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Need\n \"abstinence\"(self-denial;refraining from indulging an appetite or desire) **minus**(to give up) \"tin\"(slang for money).\nDefn: \u2026, or a lack of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead attached to radio equipment for telephonist (7)","output":"### Answer: HEADSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: equipment for telephonist\n HEAD(to lead;to be in charge of) **plus**(attached to) SET(a radio;a receiver of radio signals).\nOld tech and new tech:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make steady progress to incriminate man in court (7)","output":"### Answer: RATCHET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make steady progress\n RAT(to incriminate;to tell on someone) + [ HE(pronoun for a man) **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\") ].\nDefn: \u2026 in increments."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Butcher married girlfriend? (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: girlfriend\n **Anagram of**(Butcher) MARRIED.\nDefn: \u2026, possibly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give a view on poetic description of tree? (5)","output":"### Answer: OPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give a view\n Cryptic defn: How a poet might address a pine tree, similar to \"O my Luve's like a red, red rose\u2026\" by Robert Burns."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Allow order to return in traveller's accommodation (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: traveller's accommodation\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to return) [LET(to allow) + OM(abbrev. for the Order of Merit, a British title) ].\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After theatre in Broadway, Mary Jane was perfect (6,8)","output":"### Answer: BEYOND REPROACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: was perfect\n BEYOND(after, in time or space) + REP(short for \"repertory\", a theatre, eg. in Broadway, New York) + ROACH(slang for the butt of a marijuana;Mary Jane in slang, cigarette)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ugly duckling? (6)","output":"### Answer: CYGNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ugly duckling\n Cryptic defn: Derived from the Hans Christian Anderson tale of the ugly duckling which was actually a young swan;a cygnet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hitler was a great film for Chaplin (8)","output":"### Answer: DICTATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hitler\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the Charlie Chaplin film, The Great Dictator."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Italian in trouble is injured (6)","output":"### Answer: SPOILT \n ### Explanation: Definition: injured\n IL(Italian for \"the\") **contained in**(in) SPOT(a bit of trouble;a difficult position to be in)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Superabundance from the polar meltdown (8)","output":"### Answer: PLETHORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Superabundance\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 meltdown) THE POLAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More of Miss West in Scotland (3)","output":"### Answer: MAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: More,Miss West,in Scotland\n Double defn: 1st: \"more\" in Scottish; and 2nd: First name of former American actress and sex symbol, Miss West, who said: \"When I'm good, I'm very good. But when I'm bad I'm better\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This clue of a religious symbol (6)","output":"### Answer: ACROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: This clue\n A + CROSS(the Christian religious symbol).\nDefn: Descriptive of this clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Age of Aquarius for wanton sex, is it? (7)","output":"### Answer: SIXTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Age of Aquarius\n **Anagram of**(wanton) SEX, IS IT.\nAnswer: The decade which saw the Age of Aquarius, the advent of the New Age movement, which spread from the hippie counterculture at that time.  And a reference (wanton sex?) to free love, \"Make Love Not War\", etc.   A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dress an abstainer with passion (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dress\n A(like \"an\", an article in grammar) TT(abbrev. for a \"teetotaller\";an abstainer) + iRE(the passion of anger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Experienced animal doctor to investigate (3)","output":"### Answer: VET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Experienced,animal doctor,investigate\n Triple defn: 1st: Short for \"veteran\", descriptive of one having had experience); and 2nd: Short for \"veterinarian\";an animal doctor); and 3rd: To check out;to screen;to investigage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firearm of habitual criminal (8)","output":"### Answer: REPEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firearm,habitual criminal\n Double defn: 1st: A firearm that can fire several shots without reloading; and 2nd: A criminal who keeps committing crimes and keeps getting caught."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \/\/ in parasol I ditched (6)","output":"### Answer: SOLIDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: \/\/\n **Hidden in**(in) \"parasol I ditched \".\nAnswer: **Plural of**(2 x) \"solidus\"(\/;the diagonal stroke in print)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cable television dishing out bestial programme of brutality (8)","output":"### Answer: VIOLENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: brutality\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 programme) [\"Cable television \" **minus**(dishing out) \"bestial \"]. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Felt children will embrace ambassador (6)","output":"### Answer: ELTCHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: ambassador\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 will embrace) \"Felt children \".\nAnswer: An elusive word to find in the dictionaries. Collins gives \"elchee\", and other sources give alternative spellings, \"elchi\" and \"eltchi\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Companion for Friday (8,6)","output":"### Answer: ROBINSON CRUSOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Companion for Friday\n Cryptic defn: The castaway who called his companion, Man Friday, in Daniel Defoe's novel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support chair to club vexatious passenger (4-4,6)","output":"### Answer: BACK-SEAT DRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: vexatious passenger\n BACK(to support;to endorse) + SEAT(a chair) **plus**(to) DRIVER(a golf club)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Does its consumption make one cultured? (8)","output":"### Answer: YOGHOURT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does its consumption make one cultured\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the food product made from milk curdled with bacteria cultures."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unnecessary demand for smaller amount (8)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unnecessary\n NEED(a demand;a requirement) **plus**(for) LESS(a smaller amount)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red bible did not begin to be fit for consumption (6)","output":"### Answer: EDIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fit for consumption\n \"Red bible \" **minus its respective 1st letters**(did not begin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn Dad's Army into repetitive performance (6)","output":"### Answer: ROTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn\n T.A.(abbrev. for the Territorial Army in the British military, made up of volunteers, whose average age is higher than that of the regular troops, and thus is in danger of being a \"Dad's Army\") **contained in**(into) ROTE(a repetitive routine, usually used as a method of memorising, especially if without comprehension)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Battle exploit (6)","output":"### Answer: ACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Battle,exploit\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remedial niche created around Britain for planted remedy (6,8)","output":"### Answer: HERBAL MEDICINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: planted remedy\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 created) **containing**(around) B(abbrev. for \"Britain\").\nDefn: Cryptically, cures made from plants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consort with confederate (7)","output":"### Answer: PARTNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consort,confederate\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 in marriage; and 2nd: \u2026 in crime."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: So out of sorts, almost (3)","output":"### Answer: SIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: So\n \"sick\"(out of sorts;ill) **minus its last letter**(almost).\nDefn: Thus;as indicated, used in text editing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Principally the English addiction (3)","output":"### Answer: TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the English addiction\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(Principally) \"the English addiction \". A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He walks with a baby carriage (8)","output":"### Answer: STROLLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He walks,a baby carriage\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Malaysian national symbol is in his club, left out and devastated (8)","output":"### Answer: HIBISCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Malaysian national symbol\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 devastated) [ \"is \" **contained in**(in) \"his club \" **minus**(\u2026 out) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A quiet look to the doctor for assurance (6)","output":"### Answer: APLOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: assurance\n + P(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical direction to play softly) + LO(look!, as in \"lo and behold!\") **plus**(to) MB(abbrev. for a Bachelor of Medicine, a doctor).\nDefn: Self-confidence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Local time to hail sailors (6)","output":"### Answer: TAVERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Local\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(to) AVE!(hial!;welcome!) + R.N.(abbrev. for the Royal Navy).\nDefn: The drinking establishment near where one lives or works, and which one frequents."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fastening material from level crossing (6)","output":"### Answer: VELCRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fastening material\n **Hidden in**(from) \"level crossing \".\nThe original, and an innovation:\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After theatre in Broadway, Mary Jane was perfect (6,8)","output":"### Answer: BEYOND REPROACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: was perfect\n BEYOND(after, in time or space) + REP(short for \"repertory\", a theatre, eg. in Broadway, New York) + ROACH(slang for the butt of a marijuana;Mary Jane in slang, cigarette)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ugly duckling? (6)","output":"### Answer: CYGNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ugly duckling\n Cryptic defn: Derived from the Hans Christian Anderson tale of the ugly duckling which was actually a young swan;a cygnet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hitler was a great film for Chaplin (8)","output":"### Answer: DICTATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hitler\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the Charlie Chaplin film, The Great Dictator."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Italian in trouble is injured (6)","output":"### Answer: SPOILT \n ### Explanation: Definition: injured\n IL(Italian for \"the\") **contained in**(in) SPOT(a bit of trouble;a difficult position to be in)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Superabundance from the polar meltdown (8)","output":"### Answer: PLETHORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Superabundance\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 meltdown) THE POLAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More of Miss West in Scotland (3)","output":"### Answer: MAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: More,Miss West,in Scotland\n Double defn: 1st: \"more\" in Scottish; and 2nd: First name of former American actress and sex symbol, Miss West, who said: \"When I'm good, I'm very good. But when I'm bad I'm better\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This clue of a religious symbol (6)","output":"### Answer: ACROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: This clue\n A + CROSS(the Christian religious symbol).\nDefn: Descriptive of this clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Age of Aquarius for wanton sex, is it? (7)","output":"### Answer: SIXTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Age of Aquarius\n **Anagram of**(wanton) SEX, IS IT.\nAnswer: The decade which saw the Age of Aquarius, the advent of the New Age movement, which spread from the hippie counterculture at that time. And a reference (wanton sex?) to free love, \"Make Love Not War\", etc. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dress an abstainer with passion (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dress\n A(like \"an\", an article in grammar) TT(abbrev. for a \"teetotaller\";an abstainer) + iRE(the passion of anger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Experienced animal doctor to investigate (3)","output":"### Answer: VET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Experienced,animal doctor,investigate\n Triple defn: 1st: Short for \"veteran\", descriptive of one having had experience); and 2nd: Short for \"veterinarian\";an animal doctor); and 3rd: To check out;to screen;to investigage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firearm of habitual criminal (8)","output":"### Answer: REPEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firearm,habitual criminal\n Double defn: 1st: A firearm that can fire several shots without reloading; and 2nd: A criminal who keeps committing crimes and keeps getting caught."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \/\/ in parasol I ditched (6)","output":"### Answer: SOLIDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: \/\/\n **Hidden in**(in) \"parasol I ditched \".\nAnswer: **Plural of**(2 x) \"solidus\"(\/;the diagonal stroke in print)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cable television dishing out bestial programme of brutality (8)","output":"### Answer: VIOLENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: brutality\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 programme) [\"Cable television \" **minus**(dishing out) \"bestial \"]. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Felt children will embrace ambassador (6)","output":"### Answer: ELTCHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: ambassador\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 will embrace) \"Felt children \".\nAnswer: An elusive word to find in the dictionaries. Collins gives \"elchee\", and other sources give alternative spellings, \"elchi\" and \"eltchi\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Companion for Friday (8,6)","output":"### Answer: ROBINSON CRUSOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Companion for Friday\n Cryptic defn: The castaway who called his companion, Man Friday, in Daniel Defoe's novel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support chair to club vexatious passenger (4-4,6)","output":"### Answer: BACK-SEAT DRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: vexatious passenger\n BACK(to support;to endorse) + SEAT(a chair) **plus**(to) DRIVER(a golf club)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Does its consumption make one cultured? (8)","output":"### Answer: YOGHOURT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does its consumption make one cultured\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the food product made from milk curdled with bacteria cultures."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unnecessary demand for smaller amount (8)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unnecessary\n NEED(a demand;a requirement) **plus**(for) LESS(a smaller amount)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red bible did not begin to be fit for consumption (6)","output":"### Answer: EDIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fit for consumption\n \"Red bible \" **minus its respective 1st letters**(did not begin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn Dad's Army into repetitive performance (6)","output":"### Answer: ROTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn\n T.A.(abbrev. for the Territorial Army in the British military, made up of volunteers, and featured in the BBC TV sitcom, \"Dad's Army\") **contained in**(into) ROTE(a repetitive routine, usually used as a method of memorising, especially if without comprehension)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Battle exploit (6)","output":"### Answer: ACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Battle,exploit\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remedial niche created around Britain for planted remedy (6,8)","output":"### Answer: HERBAL MEDICINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: planted remedy\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 created) **containing**(around) B(abbrev. for \"Britain\").\nDefn: Cryptically, cures made from plants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consort with confederate (7)","output":"### Answer: PARTNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consort,confederate\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 in marriage; and 2nd: \u2026 in crime."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: So out of sorts, almost (3)","output":"### Answer: SIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: So\n \"sick\"(out of sorts;ill) **minus its last letter**(almost).\nDefn: Thus;as indicated, used in text editing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Principally the English addiction (3)","output":"### Answer: TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the English addiction\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(Principally) \"the English addiction \". A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He walks with a baby carriage (8)","output":"### Answer: STROLLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He walks,a baby carriage\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Malaysian national symbol is in his club, left out and devastated (8)","output":"### Answer: HIBISCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Malaysian national symbol\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 devastated) [ \"is \" **contained in**(in) \"his club \" **minus**(\u2026 out) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A quiet look to the doctor for assurance (6)","output":"### Answer: APLOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: assurance\n + P(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical direction to play softly) + LO(look!, as in \"lo and behold!\") **plus**(to) MB(abbrev. for a Bachelor of Medicine, a doctor).\nDefn: Self-confidence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Local time to hail sailors (6)","output":"### Answer: TAVERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Local\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(to) AVE!(hial!;welcome!) + R.N.(abbrev. for the Royal Navy).\nDefn: The drinking establishment near where one lives or works, and which one frequents."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fastening material from level crossing (6)","output":"### Answer: VELCRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fastening material\n **Hidden in**(from) \"level crossing \".\nThe original, and an innovation:\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle answers\/clues.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Company relationships in public transport (8)","output":"### Answer: BUSINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Company\n SINES(trigonometric relationships between 2 sides of a triangles) **contained in**(in) BUS(public transport)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conflict by the sea, briefly gave enthusiasm (6)","output":"### Answer: WARMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: gave enthusiasm\n WAR(conflict) **plus**(by) MED(short for;briefly, the Mediterranean Sea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School rejected reservation for computer (8)","output":"### Answer: NOTEBOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: computer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) ETON(famous English public school) + BOOK(a reservation \u2013 shouldn't it be \"booking\"?).\nDefn: \u2026 that is easily portable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horsed around in Greek port (6)","output":"### Answer: RHODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek port\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 around) HORSED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow has information about mental breakdown (9)","output":"### Answer: GENTLEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fellow\n GEN(information) **containing**(about) **anagram of**(\u2026 breakdown) MENTAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Patron of the arts a soldier turned to (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Patron of the arts\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned) { A + RE(abbrev. for a Royal Engineer in the British military) } + TO.\nDefn: The mythological Greek Muse of lyric poetry, especially love and erotic poetry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Bob ate fish (4)","output":"### Answer: SHAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n S(abbrev. for \"shilling\", the pre-decimalisation unit of British currency) + HAD(ate;consumed).\nAnswer:  Any of the genus of herring-like food fishes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stinking row about honour (7)","output":"### Answer: NOISOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stinking\n NOISE(row;din) **containing**(about) OM(abbrev. for the Order of Merit, a British honour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salesman in capital turning to ruler (7)","output":"### Answer: EMPEROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruler\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turning) { REP(short for a salesman, especially a travelling one) **contained in**(in) ROME(Italian capital city) } ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ridicule first person in French street (4)","output":"### Answer: JEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ridicule\n JE(first person pronoun in French) + ST(abbrev. for \"street\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: D stream in school (5)","output":"### Answer: DRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: school\n D + RILL(a small stream;a brook).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: My acting's fresh and vigorous (9)","output":"### Answer: GYMNASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: vigorous\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fresh) MY ACTING'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A little stout in galley for trip (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: trip\n **Hidden in**(A little) \"stout in galley\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Late sleeper is close to Welsh lake (5,3)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT OWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Late sleeper\n NIGH(close to, as in \"the end is nigh\") + TO + W(abbrev. for \"Welsh\") + L(abbrev. for \"lake\").\nDefn: \u2026 like one who parties into the night."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pressure has Don going round the bend (6)","output":"### Answer: DURESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pressure\n DRESS(to don;to wear clothing) **containing**(going round) U(-turn;a 180 degree bend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classical architect wrongly sued a lad (8)","output":"### Answer: DAEDALUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classical architect\n **Anagram of**(wrongly) SUED A LAD.\nAnswer:  The Athenian architect who built the labyrinth for Minos on Crete."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obliging African republic shelters guerrilla leader (6)","output":"### Answer: BENIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obliging\n BENIN(an African republic) **containing**(shelters) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"guerrilla\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observation of said location (6)","output":"### Answer: SITING \n ### Explanation: Definition: location\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said) \"sighting\"(an observation of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chemist born during the Christmas period (5)","output":"### Answer: NOBEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chemist\n B(abbrev. for \"born\") **contained in**(during) NOEL(the Christmas period from 24 Decenber to 6 January).\nAnswer: Alfred, the chemist who invented dynamite and founded the Nobel Prize."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charged and kept pocketing money (7)","output":"### Answer: STORMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charged\n STORED(kept in storage) **containing**(pocketing) M(abbrev. for \"money\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: His cattle disrupted sport (9)","output":"### Answer: ATHLETICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sport\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 disrupted) HIS CATTLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spiritualists fell for peacemaker (8)","output":"### Answer: MEDIATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: peacemaker\n MEDIA(alternative to \"mediums\";communicators with spirits, ghosts, and the like) + TOR(a fell;a rocky hill)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Realise record's finished (8)","output":"### Answer: DISCOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Realise\n DISC(a circular plate for the reproduction of recorded sound) + OVER(finished)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl admits love before long (4)","output":"### Answer: ANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: before long\n ANN(a girl's name) **containing**(admits) O(letter that represents 0;love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tough lads in her ensemble (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HARD LINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tough\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ensemble) LADS IN HER.\nAnswer: Bad luck  The only way I can reconcile the nounal answer with the definition is if the latter is an exclamation as in \"Tough! You'll just have to accept it\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leading Tory has hackneyed complaint (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HEAD COLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint \n HEAD(leading) C(abbrev. for a Conservative, a Tory) + OLD(hackneyed;stale)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pixie adopts new recipe for athlete (8)","output":"### Answer: SPRINTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: athlete \n SPRITE(a pixie) **containing**(adopts) N(abbrev. for \"new\") + R(abbrev. for \"recipe\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tackle American in capital (4)","output":"### Answer: RIGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital \n RIG(tackle;equipment) + A(abbrev. for \"American\").\nDefn: \u2026 city of Latvia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trouble first-class accountant in the West Indies (7)","output":"### Answer: JAMAICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the West Indies\n JAM(difficult circumstances;trouble) + AI(a representation of A1;first-class) + CA(abbrev. for a Chartered Accountant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stone on level promenade (6)","output":"### Answer: STROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: promenade\n ST(abbrev. for a \"stone\";14 Imperial pounds weight) + ROLL(to make flat;level with a, well, roller)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor's leader chooses boat race (6)","output":"### Answer: SCULLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat race\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Sailor\" + CULLS(chooses)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hurt a guerrilla leader and died (5)","output":"### Answer: ACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hurt\n A + CHE(Ernesto Guevara, Argentinean guerrilla leader) **plus**(and) D(abbrev. for \"died\").\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Company relationships in public transport (8)","output":"### Answer: BUSINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Company\n SINES(trigonometric relationships between 2 sides of a triangles) **contained in**(in) BUS(public transport)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conflict by the sea, briefly gave enthusiasm (6)","output":"### Answer: WARMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: gave enthusiasm\n WAR(conflict) **plus**(by) MED(short for;briefly, the Mediterranean Sea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School rejected reservation for computer (8)","output":"### Answer: NOTEBOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: computer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) ETON(famous English public school) + BOOK(a reservation \u2013 shouldn't it be \"booking\"?).\nDefn: \u2026 that is easily portable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horsed around in Greek port (6)","output":"### Answer: RHODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek port\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 around) HORSED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow has information about mental breakdown (9)","output":"### Answer: GENTLEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fellow\n GEN(information) **containing**(about) **anagram of**(\u2026 breakdown) MENTAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Patron of the arts a soldier turned to (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Patron of the arts\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned) { A + RE(abbrev. for a Royal Engineer in the British military) } + TO.\nDefn: The mythological Greek Muse of lyric poetry, especially love and erotic poetry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Bob ate fish (4)","output":"### Answer: SHAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n S(abbrev. for \"shilling\", the pre-decimalisation unit of British currency) + HAD(ate;consumed).\nAnswer: Any of the genus of herring-like food fishes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stinking row about honour (7)","output":"### Answer: NOISOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stinking\n NOISE(row;din) **containing**(about) OM(abbrev. for the Order of Merit, a British honour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salesman in capital turning to ruler (7)","output":"### Answer: EMPEROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruler\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turning) { REP(short for a salesman, especially a travelling one) **contained in**(in) ROME(Italian capital city) } ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ridicule first person in French street (4)","output":"### Answer: JEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ridicule\n JE(first person pronoun in French) + ST(abbrev. for \"street\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: D stream in school (5)","output":"### Answer: DRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: school\n D + RILL(a small stream;a brook).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: My acting's fresh and vigorous (9)","output":"### Answer: GYMNASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: vigorous\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fresh) MY ACTING'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A little stout in galley for trip (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: trip\n **Hidden in**(A little) \"stout in galley\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Late sleeper is close to Welsh lake (5,3)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT OWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Late sleeper\n NIGH(close to, as in \"the end is nigh\") + TO + W(abbrev. for \"Welsh\") + L(abbrev. for \"lake\").\nDefn: \u2026 like one who parties into the night."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pressure has Don going round the bend (6)","output":"### Answer: DURESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pressure\n DRESS(to don;to wear clothing) **containing**(going round) U(-turn;a 180 degree bend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classical architect wrongly sued a lad (8)","output":"### Answer: DAEDALUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classical architect\n **Anagram of**(wrongly) SUED A LAD.\nAnswer: The Athenian architect who built the labyrinth for Minos on Crete."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obliging African republic shelters guerrilla leader (6)","output":"### Answer: BENIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obliging\n BENIN(an African republic) **containing**(shelters) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"guerrilla\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observation of said location (6)","output":"### Answer: SITING \n ### Explanation: Definition: location\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said) \"sighting\"(an observation of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chemist born during the Christmas period (5)","output":"### Answer: NOBEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chemist\n B(abbrev. for \"born\") **contained in**(during) NOEL(the Christmas period from 24 Decenber to 6 January).\nAnswer: Alfred, the chemist who invented dynamite and founded the Nobel Prize."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charged and kept pocketing money (7)","output":"### Answer: STORMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charged\n STORED(kept in storage) **containing**(pocketing) M(abbrev. for \"money\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: His cattle disrupted sport (9)","output":"### Answer: ATHLETICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sport\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 disrupted) HIS CATTLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spiritualists fell for peacemaker (8)","output":"### Answer: MEDIATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: peacemaker\n MEDIA(alternative to \"mediums\";communicators with spirits, ghosts, and the like) + TOR(a fell;a rocky hill)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Realise record's finished (8)","output":"### Answer: DISCOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Realise\n DISC(a circular plate for the reproduction of recorded sound) + OVER(finished)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl admits love before long (4)","output":"### Answer: ANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: before long\n ANN(a girl's name) **containing**(admits) O(letter that represents 0;love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tough lads in her ensemble (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HARD LINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tough\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ensemble) LADS IN HER.\nAnswer: Bad luck The only way I can reconcile the nounal answer with the definition is if the latter is an exclamation as in \"Tough! You'll just have to accept it\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leading Tory has hackneyed complaint (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HEAD COLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint \n HEAD(leading) C(abbrev. for a Conservative, a Tory) + OLD(hackneyed;stale)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pixie adopts new recipe for athlete (8)","output":"### Answer: SPRINTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: athlete \n SPRITE(a pixie) **containing**(adopts) N(abbrev. for \"new\") + R(abbrev. for \"recipe\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tackle American in capital (4)","output":"### Answer: RIGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital \n RIG(tackle;equipment) + A(abbrev. for \"American\").\nDefn: \u2026 city of Latvia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trouble first-class accountant in the West Indies (7)","output":"### Answer: JAMAICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the West Indies\n JAM(difficult circumstances;trouble) + AI(a representation of A1;first-class) + CA(abbrev. for a Chartered Accountant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stone on level promenade (6)","output":"### Answer: STROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: promenade\n ST(abbrev. for a \"stone\";14 Imperial pounds weight) + ROLL(to make flat;level with a, well, roller)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor's leader chooses boat race (6)","output":"### Answer: SCULLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat race\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Sailor\" + CULLS(chooses)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hurt a guerrilla leader and died (5)","output":"### Answer: ACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hurt\n A + CHE(Ernesto Guevara, Argentinean guerrilla leader) **plus**(and) D(abbrev. for \"died\").\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carpet material with border included (9)","output":"### Answer: REPRIMAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carpet\n [ REP(a corded fabric of various materials) + AND(with;together) ] **containing**(\u2026 included) RIM(border;edge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paper's operator (5)","output":"### Answer: TIMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paper,operator\n Double defn: 1st: The English daily newspaper; and 2nd: The mathematical operator of multiplication."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy ring seen by artist (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy\n CHIME(the ring;sound produced, as by a bell or bells) **plus**(seen by) RA(abbrev. for a member of the Royal Academy of Arts).\nDefn: As a noun, a wild and unrealistic dream or idea."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small beer producer's not a menace (7)","output":"### Answer: SCOURGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: menace\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + COURAGE(the famous English brewery) **minus**(not) \"a \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quartet composer holds back material for another group (5)","output":"### Answer: OCTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: another group\n **Hidden in**(holds) **reversal of**(back material) \"Quartet composer \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rough man in Hamburg reportedly makes upholsterer's material (9)","output":"### Answer: HORSEHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: upholsterer's material\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) \"hoarse\"(rough-sounding the voice of one with a sore throat) + \"Herr\"(the form of address for a man in Hamburg, Germany)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit show loses money \u2013 it's paid to those not acting? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: STRIKE PAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's paid to those not acting\n STRIKE(to hit) + \"play\"(a stage show) **minus**(loses) \"l\"(\u00a3, symbol for the British currency unit).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. actors taking part in industrial action."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seeing that old Liverpool player follows Shankly's tip (5)","output":"### Answer: SINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seeing that\n INCE(Paul, former footballer who played for Liverpool) **placed after**(follows, in an across clue) the 1st letter of(\u2026's tip) \"Shankly\". Bill Shankly was of course Liverpool's manager, but he died long before Ince joined."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charm's beginning to wear off in Berkshire town (5)","output":"### Answer: ASCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Berkshire town\n \"mascot\"(a person, animal or thing considered to bring good luck to eg. a sports team) **minus its 1st letter**(\u2026's beginning to wear off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Player returns with Romeo in small part for Empress? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TAROT CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Empress\n { **Reversal of**(\u2026 returns) ACTOR(a player on stage or in the movies) + R(letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet) } **contained in**(in) TAD(a small part;a bit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anne cured drunk with patient suffering (9)","output":"### Answer: ENDURANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: patient suffering\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) ANNE CURED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Natural source of water from the east (5)","output":"### Answer: NAIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Natural\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 from the east, in an across clue) \u00c9VIAN(\u00c9vian-les-Bains in full, the source of the branded mineral water)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Square meal in Rome? (7)","output":"### Answer: RAVIOLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Square meal in Rome\n Cryptic defn: The Italian pasta that is square shaped."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One who withdraws from rugby manoeuvre (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DROP OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who withdraws,rugby manoeuvre\n Double defn: 1st: As one word, one who withdraws from, say, school prematurely, or from conventional society; and 2nd: With a hyphen, in rugby, a drop kick taken by the defending team to restart play."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make mincemeat of Eliot's argument in review (5)","output":"### Answer: WORST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make mincemeat of\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 in review) [ T.S.(initials of Eliot, the English poet) + ROW(an argument, especially a noisy one) ].\nDefn: To trounce;to thrash in a competition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Veronica went into rocket (9)","output":"### Answer: SPEEDWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Veronica\n ~~Cryptic defn: To go rapidly;to rocket like, well, a rocket, that can cryptically be described as to \"speed well\".~~ Edit. note:  Thanks to Kairos for the intended parsing:  PEED(went, in the rest room) ***contained in***( into ) SWELL(to rocket;to increase a lot and quickly).\nAnswer: Another name for the flowering plant, Veronica."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of college dropping bottom side \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: RECTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: side\n \"rector\"(the head;principal of a college) **minus its last letter**(dropping bottom, in a down clue).\nDefn: The page on the right-hand side of a book in a left-to-right language."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: a peripheral Proven\u00e7al team (7)","output":"### Answer: PRINTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a peripheral\n PR(abbrev. for Proven\u00e7al) + INTER(short for the Italian football team, Inter-Milan).\nDefn: \u2026 device for your computer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woolly tie I'd knit is uninteresting (9)","output":"### Answer: IDENTIKIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: uninteresting\n **Anagram of**(Woolly) TIE I'D KNIT.\nAnswer: From the method of using a set of transparencies to put together a composite face, something which is composed of various copied elements, without any true identity, and thus, uninteresting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Humiliate American leader's party (5)","output":"### Answer: ABASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Humiliate\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"American \" + BASH(a party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some French on about welcoming Sergeant on board ship (9)","output":"### Answer: DESTROYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: ship\n [ DES(French for \"some\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 about) RE(on the subject of;with reference to) ] **containing**(welcoming \u2026 on board) TROY(Frank, the sergeant in Hardy's Far From The Madding Crowd)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Struggle to find time for good figure of speech (5)","output":"### Answer: TROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: figure of speech\n \"grope\"(to struggle to find;to have difficulty searching, as if in the dark) **with** \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **replacing**(for) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\").\nDefn: Words or expressions used in a figurative sense, such as a metaphor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endless dark and drizzle brings disease (7)","output":"### Answer: MURRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: disease\n \"murk\"(dark;gloomy) **minus its last letter**(Endless) **plus**(and) RAIN(drizzle).\nAnswer: Any plaguelike disease in cattle, such as anthrax."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead shape \u2013 a red shape (9)","output":"### Answer: SPEARHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lead\n **Anagram of**(shape) A RED SHAPE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surrey opener's boast about anxiety for one out in the field (9)","output":"### Answer: SCARECROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: one out in the field\n [ **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 opener) \"Surrey \" + CROW(to boast;to brag) ] **containing**(about) CARE(anxiety for your or someone's welfare)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What a pretentious Radio 3 presenter would do? (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: PUT ON AIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What a pretentious Radio 3 presenter would do\n Cryptic defn: Reference to BBC Radio 3, a station whose staple is highbrow classical music, and to any of its presenters who would literally put on (broadcast over the air) classical airs. Which, if taken figuratively, would make him\/her a pretentious ass."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard material Sir Henry for one first demonstrated? (9)","output":"### Answer: SATINWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard material\n WOOD(a famous example; for one, was Sir Henry, English conductor, famous for conducting the London Proms) **placed below**(first \u2026, in a down clue) [ SAT IN(past tense of \"sit in\";to participate in a demonstration;an act of civil disobedience, involving sitting).\nAnswer: The hard wood from the tree of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rogue state body (7)","output":"### Answer: CADAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: body\n CAD(a rogue;a scoundrel) + AVER(to state;to declare as true).\nDefn: \u2026 of a dead person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fat Teletubby introduced to crazy aides (7)","output":"### Answer: ADIPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fat\n PO(one of the Teletubbies from the BBC children's television series) **contained in**(introduced to) **anagram of**(crazy) AIDES.\nDefn: \u2026 stored in animal tissues."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish written about old square in Settle (5)","output":"### Answer: ROOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Settle\n ROT(rubbish) **containing**(written about) O,S(abbrevs. respectively for \"old\" and \"square\").\nDefn: \u2026 in for the night, like birds do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supply opponents with just deserts (5)","output":"### Answer: ENDUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supply\n E,N(abbrevs. for players in opposing partnerships in bridge) **plus**(with) DUE(just deserts;what you deserve, good or bad).\nDefn: To endow;to provide with."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Applaud excursion to Luxembourg (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Applaud\n EX(abbrev. for \"excursion\" \u2013 I'm hard-pressed to find an example, \"ex. fare\"?) + TO + L(International Vehicle Registration code for Luxembourg).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carpet material with border included (9)","output":"### Answer: REPRIMAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carpet\n [ REP(a corded fabric of various materials) + AND(with;together) ] **containing**(\u2026 included) RIM(border;edge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paper's operator (5)","output":"### Answer: TIMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paper,operator\n Double defn: 1st: The English daily newspaper; and 2nd: The mathematical operator of multiplication."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy ring seen by artist (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy\n CHIME(the ring;sound produced, as by a bell or bells) **plus**(seen by) RA(abbrev. for a member of the Royal Academy of Arts).\nDefn: As a noun, a wild and unrealistic dream or idea."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small beer producer's not a menace (7)","output":"### Answer: SCOURGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: menace\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + COURAGE(the famous English brewery) **minus**(not) \"a \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quartet composer holds back material for another group (5)","output":"### Answer: OCTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: another group\n **Hidden in**(holds) **reversal of**(back material) \"Quartet composer \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rough man in Hamburg reportedly makes upholsterer's material (9)","output":"### Answer: HORSEHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: upholsterer's material\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) \"hoarse\"(rough-sounding the voice of one with a sore throat) + \"Herr\"(the form of address for a man in Hamburg, Germany)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit show loses money \u2013 it's paid to those not acting? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: STRIKE PAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's paid to those not acting\n STRIKE(to hit) + \"play\"(a stage show) **minus**(loses) \"l\"(\u00a3, symbol for the British currency unit).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. actors taking part in industrial action."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seeing that old Liverpool player follows Shankly's tip (5)","output":"### Answer: SINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seeing that\n INCE(Paul, former footballer who played for Liverpool) **placed after**(follows, in an across clue) the 1st letter of(\u2026's tip) \"Shankly\". Bill Shankly was of course Liverpool's manager, but he died long before Ince joined."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charm's beginning to wear off in Berkshire town (5)","output":"### Answer: ASCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Berkshire town\n \"mascot\"(a person, animal or thing considered to bring good luck to eg. a sports team) **minus its 1st letter**(\u2026's beginning to wear off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Player returns with Romeo in small part for Empress? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TAROT CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Empress\n { **Reversal of**(\u2026 returns) ACTOR(a player on stage or in the movies) + R(letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet) } **contained in**(in) TAD(a small part;a bit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anne cured drunk with patient suffering (9)","output":"### Answer: ENDURANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: patient suffering\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) ANNE CURED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Natural source of water from the east (5)","output":"### Answer: NAIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Natural\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 from the east, in an across clue) \u00c9VIAN(\u00c9vian-les-Bains in full, the source of the branded mineral water)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Square meal in Rome? (7)","output":"### Answer: RAVIOLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Square meal in Rome\n Cryptic defn: The Italian pasta that is square shaped."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One who withdraws from rugby manoeuvre (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DROP OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who withdraws,rugby manoeuvre\n Double defn: 1st: As one word, one who withdraws from, say, school prematurely, or from conventional society; and 2nd: With a hyphen, in rugby, a drop kick taken by the defending team to restart play."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make mincemeat of Eliot's argument in review (5)","output":"### Answer: WORST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make mincemeat of\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 in review) [ T.S.(initials of Eliot, the English poet) + ROW(an argument, especially a noisy one) ].\nDefn: To trounce;to thrash in a competition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Veronica went into rocket (9)","output":"### Answer: SPEEDWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Veronica\n ~~Cryptic defn: To go rapidly;to rocket like, well, a rocket, that can cryptically be described as to \"speed well\".~~ Edit. note:  Thanks to Kairos for the intended parsing:  PEED(went, in the rest room) ***contained in***( into ) SWELL(to rocket;to increase a lot and quickly).\nAnswer: Another name for the flowering plant, Veronica."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of college dropping bottom side \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: RECTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: side\n \"rector\"(the head;principal of a college) **minus its last letter**(dropping bottom, in a down clue).\nDefn: The page on the right-hand side of a book in a left-to-right language."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: a peripheral Proven\u00e7al team (7)","output":"### Answer: PRINTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a peripheral\n PR(abbrev. for Proven\u00e7al) + INTER(short for the Italian football team, Inter-Milan).\nDefn: \u2026 device for your computer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woolly tie I'd knit is uninteresting (9)","output":"### Answer: IDENTIKIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: uninteresting\n **Anagram of**(Woolly) TIE I'D KNIT.\nAnswer: From the method of using a set of transparencies to put together a composite face, something which is composed of various copied elements, without any true identity, and thus, uninteresting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Humiliate American leader's party (5)","output":"### Answer: ABASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Humiliate\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"American \" + BASH(a party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some French on about welcoming Sergeant on board ship (9)","output":"### Answer: DESTROYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: ship\n [ DES(French for \"some\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 about) RE(on the subject of;with reference to) ] **containing**(welcoming \u2026 on board) TROY(Frank, the sergeant in Hardy's Far From The Madding Crowd)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Struggle to find time for good figure of speech (5)","output":"### Answer: TROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: figure of speech\n \"grope\"(to struggle to find;to have difficulty searching, as if in the dark) **with** \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **replacing**(for) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\").\nDefn: Words or expressions used in a figurative sense, such as a metaphor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endless dark and drizzle brings disease (7)","output":"### Answer: MURRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: disease\n \"murk\"(dark;gloomy) **minus its last letter**(Endless) **plus**(and) RAIN(drizzle).\nAnswer: Any plaguelike disease in cattle, such as anthrax."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead shape \u2013 a red shape (9)","output":"### Answer: SPEARHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lead\n **Anagram of**(shape) A RED SHAPE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surrey opener's boast about anxiety for one out in the field (9)","output":"### Answer: SCARECROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: one out in the field\n [ **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 opener) \"Surrey \" + CROW(to boast;to brag) ] **containing**(about) CARE(anxiety for your or someone's welfare)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What a pretentious Radio 3 presenter would do? (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: PUT ON AIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What a pretentious Radio 3 presenter would do\n Cryptic defn: Reference to BBC Radio 3, a station whose staple is highbrow classical music, and to any of its presenters who would literally put on (broadcast over the air) classical airs. Which, if taken figuratively, would make him\/her a pretentious ass."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard material Sir Henry for one first demonstrated? (9)","output":"### Answer: SATINWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard material\n WOOD(a famous example; for one, was Sir Henry, English conductor, famous for conducting the London Proms) **placed below**(first \u2026, in a down clue) [ SAT IN(past tense of \"sit in\";to participate in a demonstration;an act of civil disobedience, involving sitting).\nAnswer: The hard wood from the tree of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rogue state body (7)","output":"### Answer: CADAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: body\n CAD(a rogue;a scoundrel) + AVER(to state;to declare as true).\nDefn: \u2026 of a dead person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fat Teletubby introduced to crazy aides (7)","output":"### Answer: ADIPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fat\n PO(one of the Teletubbies from the BBC children's television series) **contained in**(introduced to) **anagram of**(crazy) AIDES.\nDefn: \u2026 stored in animal tissues."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish written about old square in Settle (5)","output":"### Answer: ROOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Settle\n ROT(rubbish) **containing**(written about) O,S(abbrevs. respectively for \"old\" and \"square\").\nDefn: \u2026 in for the night, like birds do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supply opponents with just deserts (5)","output":"### Answer: ENDUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supply\n E,N(abbrevs. for players in opposing partnerships in bridge) **plus**(with) DUE(just deserts;what you deserve, good or bad).\nDefn: To endow;to provide with."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Applaud excursion to Luxembourg (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Applaud\n EX(abbrev. for \"excursion\" \u2013 I'm hard-pressed to find an example, \"ex. fare\"?) + TO + L(International Vehicle Registration code for Luxembourg).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reciprocating, mum goes topless on topless beach (4,5)","output":"### Answer: EACH OTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reciprocating\n \"mother\"(one's mum) **minus its 1st letter**(goes topless) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) \"beach \" **minus its 1st letter**(topless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A court case almost reaching the chambers (5)","output":"### Answer: ATRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: chambers\n A + \"trial\"(a case heard in a court of law) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 almost)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sea captain's boat at last lost in storm (7)","output":"### Answer: CASPIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sea\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in storm) [ \"captain's\" **minus the last letter of**(\u2026 at last lost) \"boat\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No more pleasure shifting iron out of fault (7)","output":"### Answer: DEFUNCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: No more\n FUN(pleasure) **replacing**(shifting \u2026 out of) \"Fe\"(the chemical symbol for the element, iron) **in** \"defect\"(a fault;a flaw)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shred half the letters (4)","output":"### Answer: ATOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shred\n [A TO M](the first 13 letters;half of the English alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scraps first flights with both sides lost (4,6)","output":"### Answer: FIST FIGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scraps\n \"first flights \" **minus**(with \u2026 lost) \"r,l\"(the abbrevs. for both sides, right and left, respectively)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Degustation of bubbly isn't confined to a label (7)","output":"### Answer: TASTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Degustation\n **Anagram of**(bubbly) ISN'T **contained in**(confined to) TAG(a label)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Falls out of gear again when reversing (7)","output":"### Answer: NIAGARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Falls\n **Hidden in**(out of) **reversal of**(\u2026 when reversing) \"gear again \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thus, in washing, get forgiveness (10)","output":"### Answer: ABSOLUTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: forgiveness\n SO(thus;hence) **contained in**(in) ABLUTION(a washing of the body, hands, etc.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some obstetricians leave it alone (4)","output":"### Answer: STET \n ### Explanation: Definition: leave it alone\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"obstetricians \".\nDefn: \u2026 as an instruction that certain text marked for deletion or correction should be retained, from Latin, literally, \"let it stand\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smarty-pants reports missing partition (4-3)","output":"### Answer: KNOW-ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smarty-pants\n **Homophone of**(reports) \"no\"(missing) + WALL(a partition)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice muck heading for rotating fan (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: fan\n AD(abbrev. for \"advertisement\";a promotional notice) + MIRE(muck;mud) + **the 1st letter of**(heading for) \"rotating \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fleet Street a constant intrusion (5)","output":"### Answer: RAPID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fleet\n RD(abbrev. for a road;a street) **containing**(\u2026 intrusion) [A + PI(the mathematical constant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game of choice perhaps, out of cinematographic production (9)","output":"### Answer: PTARMIGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 production) [\"cinematographic\" **minus**(\u2026 out of) **rearrangement of**(\u2026 perhaps) \"choice\" ].\nDefn: Various arctic and sub-arctic grouse, game birds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nice sea shanty breaks out round noon, held responsible for 5 7 (8,7)","output":"### Answer: MERCHANT BANKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: held responsible for 5 7\n MER(the sea, as it is called in Nice, France) + CHANT(a song, eg. one sung by sailors;a shanty \u2013 both \"chant\" and \"shanty\" sharing the same root word from French) + ***anagram of***( \u2026 out ) BREAKS **containing**(round) N(abbrev. for \"noon\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They clip specific items studio requires after vacation (8)","output":"### Answer: SCISSORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They clip\n \"specific items studio requires \" **respectively minus all their inner letters**(after vacation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Test provided design (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: design\n MOT(the annual test, in the UK, of all road vehicles over a certain age, from the abbrev. for the Ministry of Transport) + IF(provided;on condition that \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026, in architecture or decoration, that is repeated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evolution of c-capital punishment (8)","output":"### Answer: CHANGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evolution\n C-+ HANGING(a form of capital punishment)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tick bite crisis (6,6)","output":"### Answer: CREDIT CRUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: crisis\n CREDIT(in commerce, tick, shortened from \"ticket\", as in \"he bought his TV set on tick\") + CRUNCH(to bite with a crackling sound).\nDefn: \u2026 of the financial kind, when bankers are unwilling to lend money."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After a departure, many afraid to turn for help (3,6)","output":"### Answer: MAN FRIDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: help\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to turn) [\"many afraid\" **minus**(After \u2026 departure) \"a\"].\nDefn: As a noun, an assistant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Really big heart? (5-10)","output":"### Answer: EARTH SHATTERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Really big\n A reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**\u2026 -SHATTERING**) **EARTH** = \"heart \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poorly compiler to dive into poet's pool (9)","output":"### Answer: BILLIARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pool\n [ILL(in a poor condition, health-wise] + I(self-referential pronoun for this crossword compiler)] **contained in**(to dive into) BARD(a poet)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Someone on a talk for recent arrivals (8)","output":"### Answer: NEONATAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: for recent arrivals\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"one on a talk \".\nDefn: Relating to newborn infants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most like one voice full of hesitation, say (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ALTER EGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most like one\n ALTO(the highest adult male voice) **containing**(full of) [ ER(an expression signifying hesitation) + EG(say;for example, from the Latin abbrev.)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exclusive features of ice cream? (6)","output":"### Answer: SCOOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exclusive features,ice cream\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 or news stories reported in one publication before appearing in any others; and 2nd: \u2026 that comes in dollops."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With these plants, Leon makes lentil soup (6)","output":"### Answer: TULIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: With these plants\n A reverse clue: **TULIPS**(plants) **plus**(With these \u2026) \"Leon\" = **anagram of**(makes) \"lentil soup \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taste of plum? A miracle (5)","output":"### Answer: UMAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taste\n **Hidden in**(of) \"plum? A miracle \".\nDefn: \u2026 associated with meats and other high-protein foods, from Japanese.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reciprocating, mum goes topless on topless beach (4,5)","output":"### Answer: EACH OTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reciprocating\n \"mother\"(one's mum) **minus its 1st letter**(goes topless) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) \"beach \" **minus its 1st letter**(topless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A court case almost reaching the chambers (5)","output":"### Answer: ATRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: chambers\n A + \"trial\"(a case heard in a court of law) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 almost)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sea captain's boat at last lost in storm (7)","output":"### Answer: CASPIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sea\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in storm) [ \"captain's\" **minus the last letter of**(\u2026 at last lost) \"boat\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No more pleasure shifting iron out of fault (7)","output":"### Answer: DEFUNCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: No more\n FUN(pleasure) **replacing**(shifting \u2026 out of) \"Fe\"(the chemical symbol for the element, iron) **in** \"defect\"(a fault;a flaw)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shred half the letters (4)","output":"### Answer: ATOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shred\n [A TO M](the first 13 letters;half of the English alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scraps first flights with both sides lost (4,6)","output":"### Answer: FIST FIGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scraps\n \"first flights \" **minus**(with \u2026 lost) \"r,l\"(the abbrevs. for both sides, right and left, respectively)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Degustation of bubbly isn't confined to a label (7)","output":"### Answer: TASTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Degustation\n **Anagram of**(bubbly) ISN'T **contained in**(confined to) TAG(a label)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Falls out of gear again when reversing (7)","output":"### Answer: NIAGARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Falls\n **Hidden in**(out of) **reversal of**(\u2026 when reversing) \"gear again \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thus, in washing, get forgiveness (10)","output":"### Answer: ABSOLUTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: forgiveness\n SO(thus;hence) **contained in**(in) ABLUTION(a washing of the body, hands, etc.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some obstetricians leave it alone (4)","output":"### Answer: STET \n ### Explanation: Definition: leave it alone\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"obstetricians \".\nDefn: \u2026 as an instruction that certain text marked for deletion or correction should be retained, from Latin, literally, \"let it stand\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smarty-pants reports missing partition (4-3)","output":"### Answer: KNOW-ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smarty-pants\n **Homophone of**(reports) \"no\"(missing) + WALL(a partition)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice muck heading for rotating fan (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: fan\n AD(abbrev. for \"advertisement\";a promotional notice) + MIRE(muck;mud) + **the 1st letter of**(heading for) \"rotating \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fleet Street a constant intrusion (5)","output":"### Answer: RAPID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fleet\n RD(abbrev. for a road;a street) **containing**(\u2026 intrusion) [A + PI(the mathematical constant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game of choice perhaps, out of cinematographic production (9)","output":"### Answer: PTARMIGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 production) [\"cinematographic\" **minus**(\u2026 out of) **rearrangement of**(\u2026 perhaps) \"choice\" ].\nDefn: Various arctic and sub-arctic grouse, game birds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nice sea shanty breaks out round noon, held responsible for 5 7 (8,7)","output":"### Answer: MERCHANT BANKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: held responsible for 5 7\n MER(the sea, as it is called in Nice, France) + CHANT(a song, eg. one sung by sailors;a shanty \u2013 both \"chant\" and \"shanty\" sharing the same root word from French) + ***anagram of***( \u2026 out ) BREAKS **containing**(round) N(abbrev. for \"noon\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They clip specific items studio requires after vacation (8)","output":"### Answer: SCISSORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They clip\n \"specific items studio requires \" **respectively minus all their inner letters**(after vacation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Test provided design (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: design\n MOT(the annual test, in the UK, of all road vehicles over a certain age, from the abbrev. for the Ministry of Transport) + IF(provided;on condition that \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026, in architecture or decoration, that is repeated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evolution of c-capital punishment (8)","output":"### Answer: CHANGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evolution\n C-+ HANGING(a form of capital punishment)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tick bite crisis (6,6)","output":"### Answer: CREDIT CRUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: crisis\n CREDIT(in commerce, tick, shortened from \"ticket\", as in \"he bought his TV set on tick\") + CRUNCH(to bite with a crackling sound).\nDefn: \u2026 of the financial kind, when bankers are unwilling to lend money."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After a departure, many afraid to turn for help (3,6)","output":"### Answer: MAN FRIDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: help\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to turn) [\"many afraid\" **minus**(After \u2026 departure) \"a\"].\nDefn: As a noun, an assistant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Really big heart? (5-10)","output":"### Answer: EARTH SHATTERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Really big\n A reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**\u2026 -SHATTERING**) **EARTH** = \"heart \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poorly compiler to dive into poet's pool (9)","output":"### Answer: BILLIARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pool\n [ILL(in a poor condition, health-wise] + I(self-referential pronoun for this crossword compiler)] **contained in**(to dive into) BARD(a poet)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Someone on a talk for recent arrivals (8)","output":"### Answer: NEONATAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: for recent arrivals\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"one on a talk \".\nDefn: Related to newborn infants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most like one voice full of hesitation, say (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ALTER EGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most like one\n ALTO(the highest adult male voice) **containing**(full of) [ ER(an expression signifying hesitation) + EG(say;for example, from the Latin abbrev.)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exclusive features of ice cream? (6)","output":"### Answer: SCOOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exclusive features,ice cream\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 or news stories reported in one publication before appearing in any others; and 2nd: \u2026 that comes in dollops."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With these plants, Leon makes lentil soup (6)","output":"### Answer: TULIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: With these plants\n A reverse clue: **TULIPS**(plants) **plus**(With these \u2026) \"Leon\" = **anagram of**(makes) \"lentil soup \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taste of plum? A miracle (5)","output":"### Answer: UMAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taste\n **Hidden in**(of) \"plum? A miracle \".\nDefn: \u2026 associated with meats and other high-protein foods, from Japanese.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gary Anderson on a flight to Vegas or a train to London (6,8)","output":"### Answer: FLYING SCOTSMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gary Anderson on a flight to Vegas,train to London\n Double defn: 1st: Cryptic reference to Gary Anderson, Scottish darts player flying to Vegas for the Desert Classic Tournament. In fact, the answer is his nickname; and 2nd: The express passenger service train between Edinburgh and London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Russian ready for trial although lacking time (6)","output":"### Answer: ROUBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Russian ready\n \"trouble\"(a trial;a testing time) **minus**(although lacking) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: Ready;money in Russia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal cartel retaining popular instrument (8)","output":"### Answer: CLARINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\n **Anagram of**(Criminal) CARTEL **containing**(retaining) IN(popular;trendy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Throwing treatment for a toenail, perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: INGROWTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a toenail, perhaps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 treatment) THROWING.\nDefn: What you might;perhaps call an ingrowing toenail."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agent holding for a superior (6)","output":"### Answer: SUPERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: superior\n SUB(an agent;a substitute for) **containing**(holding for) PER(a, when expressing rates, as in \"kilometres per hour\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become aware of signal (4)","output":"### Answer: NOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become aware of,signal\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, as in \"to note his discomfort\"; and 2nd: A sound, a quality, etc. as an indication, as in, \"there was a note of desperation in his voice\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sally frees doctor in a heroic manner (10)","output":"### Answer: FEARLESSLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a heroic manner\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 doctor) SALLY FREES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Active hormone (10)","output":"### Answer: ADRENALINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Active hormone\n Cryptic defn: The hormone secreted in response to stress, as a precursor to \"fight or flight\" action."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tie the bird (4)","output":"### Answer: KNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tie,bird\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Promote Australian beer endlessly (6)","output":"### Answer: FOSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Promote\n \"Foster's\"(trademark name of an internationally distributed Australian beer) **minus its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I bet Alec led astray the virgin (8)","output":"### Answer: CELIBATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: virgin\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 led astray) I BET ALEC. And if he did lead the virgin really astray, neither of them would be celibate.\nDefn:  As an adjective."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Let trial unravel abuse (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ILL-TREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: abuse\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unravel) LET TRIAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scholar did not start to call out for the jumbo steward (6)","output":"### Answer: MAHOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: the jumbo steward\n MA(scholar with a Master of Arts degree) + \"shout\"(to call out) **minus its 1st letter**(did not start \u2026).\nDefn: An elephant's handler."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adele regularly into observing young plant (8)","output":"### Answer: SEEDLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: young plant\n **The 2nd and 4th letters of**(\u2026regularly) \"Adele \" **contained in**(into) SEEING(observing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take out the key (6)","output":"### Answer: DELETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take out,key\n Double defn: 2nd: One of the keys on a computer keyboard."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diplomacy, the bedroom antics of James Bond around the world? (7,7)","output":"### Answer: FOREIGN AFFAIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diplomacy\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the fictional 007, famed for his romances (euphemistically) around the world."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rug rat in New York is a tyke (9)","output":"### Answer: YOUNGSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tyke\n Defn: Aka a rug rat in America, a child who can't walk yet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hold the column (6)","output":"### Answer: NELSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold,column\n Double defn: 1st: Any of various types of arm holds, used in wrestling; and 2nd: Nelson's in Trafalgar Square, London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meat oddly not found on Michael J. Fox, naked (4)","output":"### Answer: CALF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meat\n {\"Michael J. Fox \" **minus its 2 extreme letters**(\u2026, naked) } **minus its 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th letters**(oddly not found).\nDefn: \u2026 or flesh on the back of the leg between knee and ankle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrong game rejected by FT chief \u2013 became very agonised (8)","output":"### Answer: TORTURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: became very agonised\n TORT(a wrongful act for which a civil suit may be brought) + **reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) RU(abbrev. for the game of Rugby Union) **plus**(by) ED( abbrev. for \"editor\", say, of a newspaper like the FT)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Downsize in admin centre (5)","output":"### Answer: MINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Downsize\n **Hidden in**(in) \"admin centre \".\nDefn: \"To cut into smaller pieces\", cryptically expressed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Label in Lyon arranged in a remarkable manner (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTABLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a remarkable manner\n TAB(an attached label) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 arranged) LYON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exorbitant, the French architectural feature (7)","output":"### Answer: STEEPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: architectural feature\n STEEP(exorbitantly priced) + LE(French for \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close friends getting drunk between shouts (7)","output":"### Answer: CRONIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Close friends\n ON(getting drunk or consuming, as in \"he's still on his first glass of beer\") **contained in**(between) CRIES(shouts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island where no pigs are reared (9)","output":"### Answer: SINGAPORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reared) NO PIGS ARE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whole triangle smashed (8)","output":"### Answer: INTEGRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whole\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 smashed) TRIANGLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The art ensemble initially performed here (7)","output":"### Answer: THEATRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The art ensemble initially performed here\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 performed) [THE ART + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"ensemble \" ]. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Okay to include a novice for the last movement (6)","output":"### Answer: FINALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the last movement\n FINE(okay;satisfactory) **containing**(to include) [A + L(plate exhibited by a novice driver) ].\nDefn: \u2026 of a piece of music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What you do (5)","output":"### Answer: SOLVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What you do\n Cryptic defn: From the setter's viewpoint, what solvers, refered to by the second person pronoun, do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Her patrol members are early risers (4)","output":"### Answer: DAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Her\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the \"dawn patrol\", either an early morning reconnaissance flight to observe enemy movements or positions, or the personnel who prepare and put on an early morning radio or TV show.\nAnswer: A feminine proper name.\n* (Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gary Anderson on a flight to Vegas or a train to London (6,8)","output":"### Answer: FLYING SCOTSMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gary Anderson on a flight to Vegas,train to London\n Double defn: 1st: Cryptic reference to Gary Anderson, Scottish darts player flying to Vegas for the Desert Classic Tournament. In fact, the answer is his nickname; and 2nd: The express passenger service train between Edinburgh and London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Russian ready for trial although lacking time (6)","output":"### Answer: ROUBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Russian ready\n \"trouble\"(a trial;a testing time) **minus**(although lacking) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: Ready;money in Russia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal cartel retaining popular instrument (8)","output":"### Answer: CLARINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\n **Anagram of**(Criminal) CARTEL **containing**(retaining) IN(popular;trendy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Throwing treatment for a toenail, perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: INGROWTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a toenail, perhaps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 treatment) THROWING.\nDefn: What you might;perhaps call an ingrowing toenail."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agent holding for a superior (6)","output":"### Answer: SUPERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: superior\n SUB(an agent;a substitute for) **containing**(holding for) PER(a, when expressing rates, as in \"kilometres per hour\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become aware of signal (4)","output":"### Answer: NOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become aware of,signal\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, as in \"to note his discomfort\"; and 2nd: A sound, a quality, etc. as an indication, as in, \"there was a note of desperation in his voice\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sally frees doctor in a heroic manner (10)","output":"### Answer: FEARLESSLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a heroic manner\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 doctor) SALLY FREES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Active hormone (10)","output":"### Answer: ADRENALINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Active hormone\n Cryptic defn: The hormone secreted in response to stress, as a precursor to \"fight or flight\" action."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tie the bird (4)","output":"### Answer: KNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tie,bird\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Promote Australian beer endlessly (6)","output":"### Answer: FOSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Promote\n \"Foster's\"(trademark name of an internationally distributed Australian beer) **minus its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I bet Alec led astray the virgin (8)","output":"### Answer: CELIBATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: virgin\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 led astray) I BET ALEC. And if he did lead the virgin really astray, neither of them would be celibate.\nDefn:  As an adjective."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Let trial unravel abuse (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ILL-TREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: abuse\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unravel) LET TRIAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scholar did not start to call out for the jumbo steward (6)","output":"### Answer: MAHOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: the jumbo steward\n MA(scholar with a Master of Arts degree) + \"shout\"(to call out) **minus its 1st letter**(did not start \u2026).\nDefn: An elephant's handler."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adele regularly into observing young plant (8)","output":"### Answer: SEEDLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: young plant\n **The 2nd and 4th letters of**(\u2026regularly) \"Adele \" **contained in**(into) SEEING(observing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take out the key (6)","output":"### Answer: DELETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take out,key\n Double defn: 2nd: One of the keys on a computer keyboard."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diplomacy, the bedroom antics of James Bond around the world? (7,7)","output":"### Answer: FOREIGN AFFAIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diplomacy\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the fictional 007, famed for his romances (euphemistically) around the world."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rug rat in New York is a tyke (9)","output":"### Answer: YOUNGSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tyke\n Defn: Aka a rug rat in America, a child who can't walk yet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hold the column (6)","output":"### Answer: NELSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold,column\n Double defn: 1st: Any of various types of arm holds, used in wrestling; and 2nd: Nelson's in Trafalgar Square, London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meat oddly not found on Michael J. Fox, naked (4)","output":"### Answer: CALF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meat\n {\"Michael J. Fox \" **minus its 2 extreme letters**(\u2026, naked) } **minus its 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th letters**(oddly not found).\nDefn: \u2026 or flesh on the back of the leg between knee and ankle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrong game rejected by FT chief \u2013 became very agonised (8)","output":"### Answer: TORTURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: became very agonised\n TORT(a wrongful act for which a civil suit may be brought) + **reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) RU(abbrev. for the game of Rugby Union) **plus**(by) ED( abbrev. for \"editor\", say, of a newspaper like the FT)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Downsize in admin centre (5)","output":"### Answer: MINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Downsize\n **Hidden in**(in) \"admin centre \".\nDefn: \"To cut into smaller pieces\", cryptically expressed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Label in Lyon arranged in a remarkable manner (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTABLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a remarkable manner\n TAB(an attached label) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 arranged) LYON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exorbitant, the French architectural feature (7)","output":"### Answer: STEEPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: architectural feature\n STEEP(exorbitantly priced) + LE(French for \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close friends getting drunk between shouts (7)","output":"### Answer: CRONIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Close friends\n ON(getting drunk or consuming, as in \"he's still on his first glass of beer\") **contained in**(between) CRIES(shouts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island where no pigs are reared (9)","output":"### Answer: SINGAPORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reared) NO PIGS ARE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whole triangle smashed (8)","output":"### Answer: INTEGRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whole\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 smashed) TRIANGLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The art ensemble initially performed here (7)","output":"### Answer: THEATRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The art ensemble initially performed here\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 performed) [THE ART + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"ensemble \" ]. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Okay to include a novice for the last movement (6)","output":"### Answer: FINALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the last movement\n FINE(okay;satisfactory) **containing**(to include) [A + L(plate exhibited by a novice driver) ].\nDefn: \u2026 of a piece of music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What you do (5)","output":"### Answer: SOLVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What you do\n Cryptic defn: From the setter's viewpoint, what solvers, refered to by the second person pronoun, do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Her patrol members are early risers (4)","output":"### Answer: DAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Her\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the \"dawn patrol\", either an early morning reconnaissance flight to observe enemy movements or positions, or the personnel who prepare and put on an early morning radio or TV show.\nAnswer: A feminine proper name.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New rejoinder (comical) oddly ignored here in Brazil (3,2,7)","output":"### Answer: RIO DE JANEIRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: here in Brazil\n **Anagram of**(New) [REJOINDER + \"comical\" **minus its 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th letters**(oddly ignored) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fresh in power, cagy if restoring order (9)","output":"### Answer: PACIFYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: restoring order\n **Anagram of**(Fresh) [IN + P(abbrev. for \"power\" in physics) + CAGY IF]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dad recalled teacher naming Helen's abductor (5)","output":"### Answer: PARIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Helen's abductor\n PA(dad;informal term for one's father) + **reversal of**(recalled) SIR(term of address for one's teacher).\nDefn: \u2026, a Trojan prince."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City briefly featuring in play (3,7)","output":"### Answer: LOS ANGELES \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n Defn: \u2026 **whose abbrev.**( briefly) **are the 2 inner letters of**(featuring in) \"play\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Error that you pointed out first of all (4)","output":"### Answer: TYPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Error\n **The respective 1st letters of**(\u2026 first of all) \"that you pointed out\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Describing ring fisherman quietly leaves it's seized by New York (8)","output":"### Answer: ETERNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Describing ring\n \"Peter\"(the biblical apostle, originally a fisherman) **minus**(\u2026 leaves) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical instruction of play quietly) + [ IT **contained in**(\u2026's seized by) NY(abbrev. for New York) ].\nDefn: \u2026 given by husband to wife, on a significant occasion, to symbolise never-ending love."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Store small tool handle (6)","output":"### Answer: SHELVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Store\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + HELVE(a tool handle, eg. of a hammer).\nDefn: \u2026, perhaps literally on a shelf."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On reflection, nothing about British in Isaiah, say? (6)","output":"### Answer: BERLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Isaiah, say\n **Reversal of**(On reflection) [ NIL(nothing;zero) + RE(about;with reference to) + B(abbrev. for \"British\") ].\nDefn: One;say, whose first name was Isaiah.\nAnswer: Russo-British philosopher."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lennon partner's joint, one here in Asia (8)","output":"### Answer: YOKOHAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: here in Asia\n YOKO(Ono, John Lennon's partner) **plus**(\u2026's, contraction of \"has\") HAM(a joint of meat) + A(one;singular indefinite article)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers accept award in capital (4)","output":"### Answer: ROME \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers of the British military) **containing**(accept) OM(abbrev. for the Order of Merit, an honour awarded by a government, dynastic house, sovereign or organization to an individual)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black insect near Fitzgerald perhaps making one dance (10)","output":"### Answer: TARANTELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n TAR(to make black, with tar) + ANT(a social insect) **plus**(near) ELLA(Fitzergerald, American jazz vocalist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legal right to stock new fabric (5)","output":"### Answer: LINEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabric\n LIEN(a legal right to property) **containing**(to stock) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guide American in this place back to base after motorbike racing (9)","output":"### Answer: USHERETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guide\n US(abbrev. for things American) + HERE(in this, not that, place) + [ **the last letter of**(back to) \"base\" **placed after**(after) TT(abbrev. for Tourist Trophy, motorbike races held annually on the Isle of Man) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City where Jack began onrush unexpectedly (12)","output":"### Answer: JOHANNESBURG \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n J(abbrev. for Jack, the playing card, in bridge notation) + **anagram of**(\u2026 unexpectedly) BEGAN ONRUSH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rudely reject limitless free beans maybe? (7)","output":"### Answer: REPULSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rudely reject\n \"\u2026 free\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(limitless) + PULSE(the edible seeds of any of several leguminous plants, an example of which;maybe, are beans]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Roman Catholic Tolkein's creation (3)","output":"### Answer: ORC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tolkein's creation\n O,RC(the respective abbrevs. for \"old\", \"Roman Catholic\").\nDefn: Fictional monster from J.R.R. Tolkein's novels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Spanish female at home, small and charming (5)","output":"### Answer: ELFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: small and charming\n EL(Spanish for \"the\") + F(abbrev. for \"female\") + IN(at home)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A compiler from Antrim not finishing drink? (8)","output":"### Answer: ANISETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n A + \"N.I. setter\"(a crossword compiler from Northern Ireland, perhaps from the town of Antrim) **minus its last letter**(not finishing).\nDefn: \u2026, a liqueur made from aniseed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English silver service that's not right for young flier? (6)","output":"### Answer: EAGLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: young flier\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + AG(chemical symbol for the element, silver) + LET(a service in tennis that is invalid, and has got to be replayed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absorbed artist overlooks point (4)","output":"### Answer: RAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absorbed\n RA(post-nominal letters for an artist who is a member of the Royal Academy of Arts) **placed above**(overlooks, in a down clue) PT(abbrev. for \"point\", in place names)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A quiet mineral back in port? (6)","output":"### Answer: ASHORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: back in port\n A + SH!(an interjection to demand quiet) + ORE(mineral as mined from the ground)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Morally wrong to suppress excellent box provider? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ROYAL MAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: box provider\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wrong) MORALLY **containing**(to suppress) AI(the characters that look like A1;excellent;first class) .\nDefn: Cryptic, the organisation in the UK that provides post boxes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One at helm, smart, seen relaxing (9)","output":"### Answer: STEERSMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One at helm\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 relaxing) SMART, SEEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second husband loves encouragement to leave (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: encouragement to leave\n S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + H(abbrev. for \"husband\") + **2 x** O(the letter representing zero, love in tennis scores).\nDefn: An interjection, as an encouragement, to put it mildly, to leave."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expose slow-mover (not initially) (4)","output":"### Answer: NAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expose\n \"snail\"(the proverbial slow-moving animal) **minus its 1st letter**(not initially).\nDefn: To detect and expose, as in \"to nail the politician in a lie\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Irish county complain about scold beginning to henpeck (8)","output":"### Answer: MONAGHAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: In Irish county\n MOAN(to complain, often used with \"and groan\") **containing**(about) [ NAG(to scold;to keep on at) + **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"henpeck \" ].\nDefn: A town in the Irish county of the same name. If one excludes \"In \" from the defn., then it's the county itself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cathedral city supporting pub? Not quite (6)","output":"### Answer: BARELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not quite\n ELY(cathedral city in E. England) **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) BAR(a pub;a drinking establishment)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unpleasant guy from area ordered horse (1,3,3)","output":"### Answer: A BAD EGG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unpleasant guy\n A(abbrev. for \"area\") + BADE(ordered to do something) + GG(alternative to \"gee-gee\", a children's word, sometimes used by adults too, for a horse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lilac (unattractive) has something missing (6)","output":"### Answer: LACUNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: something missing\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 has) \"Lilac (unattractive) \".\nDefn: \u2026, or a gap in space."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Story rewritten for beginners (5)","output":"### Answer: TYROS \n ### Explanation: Definition: beginners\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rewritten) STORY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular for endlessly supplying data (4)","output":"### Answer: INFO \n ### Explanation: Definition: data\n IN(popular;trendy) + \"for\" **minus its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Workers' representatives bring in a letter (3)","output":"### Answer: TAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\n TU(abbrev. for a trade union;workers' representatives) **containing**(bring in) A.\nDefn: The 19th letter in the Greek alphabet.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New rejoinder (comical) oddly ignored here in Brazil (3,2,7)","output":"### Answer: RIO DE JANEIRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: here in Brazil\n **Anagram of**(New) [REJOINDER + \"comical\" **minus its 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th letters**(oddly ignored) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fresh in power, cagy if restoring order (9)","output":"### Answer: PACIFYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: restoring order\n **Anagram of**(Fresh) [IN + P(abbrev. for \"power\" in physics) + CAGY IF]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dad recalled teacher naming Helen's abductor (5)","output":"### Answer: PARIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Helen's abductor\n PA(dad;informal term for one's father) + **reversal of**(recalled) SIR(term of address for one's teacher).\nDefn: \u2026, a Trojan prince."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City briefly featuring in play (3,7)","output":"### Answer: LOS ANGELES \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n Defn: \u2026 **whose abbrev.**( briefly) **are the 2 inner letters of**(featuring in) \"play\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Error that you pointed out first of all (4)","output":"### Answer: TYPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Error\n **The respective 1st letters of**(\u2026 first of all) \"that you pointed out\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Describing ring fisherman quietly leaves it's seized by New York (8)","output":"### Answer: ETERNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Describing ring\n \"Peter\"(the biblical apostle, originally a fisherman) **minus**(\u2026 leaves) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical instruction of play quietly) + [ IT **contained in**(\u2026's seized by) NY(abbrev. for New York) ].\nDefn: \u2026 given by husband to wife, on a significant occasion, to symbolise never-ending love."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Store small tool handle (6)","output":"### Answer: SHELVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Store\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + HELVE(a tool handle, eg. of a hammer).\nDefn: \u2026, perhaps literally on a shelf."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On reflection, nothing about British in Isaiah, say? (6)","output":"### Answer: BERLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Isaiah, say\n **Reversal of**(On reflection) [ NIL(nothing;zero) + RE(about;with reference to) + B(abbrev. for \"British\") ].\nDefn: One;say, whose first name was Isaiah.\nAnswer: Russo-British philosopher."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lennon partner's joint, one here in Asia (8)","output":"### Answer: YOKOHAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: here in Asia\n YOKO(Ono, John Lennon's partner) **plus**(\u2026's, contraction of \"has\") HAM(a joint of meat) + A(one;singular indefinite article)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers accept award in capital (4)","output":"### Answer: ROME \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers of the British military) **containing**(accept) OM(abbrev. for the Order of Merit, an honour awarded by a government, dynastic house, sovereign or organization to an individual)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black insect near Fitzgerald perhaps making one dance (10)","output":"### Answer: TARANTELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n TAR(to make black, with tar) + ANT(a social insect) **plus**(near) ELLA(Fitzergerald, American jazz vocalist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legal right to stock new fabric (5)","output":"### Answer: LINEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabric\n LIEN(a legal right to property) **containing**(to stock) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guide American in this place back to base after motorbike racing (9)","output":"### Answer: USHERETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guide\n US(abbrev. for things American) + HERE(in this, not that, place) + [ **the last letter of**(back to) \"base\" **placed after**(after) TT(abbrev. for Tourist Trophy, motorbike races held annually on the Isle of Man) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City where Jack began onrush unexpectedly (12)","output":"### Answer: JOHANNESBURG \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n J(abbrev. for Jack, the playing card, in bridge notation) + **anagram of**(\u2026 unexpectedly) BEGAN ONRUSH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rudely reject limitless free beans maybe? (7)","output":"### Answer: REPULSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rudely reject\n \"\u2026 free\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(limitless) + PULSE(the edible seeds of any of several leguminous plants, an example of which;maybe, are beans]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Roman Catholic Tolkein's creation (3)","output":"### Answer: ORC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tolkein's creation\n O,RC(the respective abbrevs. for \"old\", \"Roman Catholic\").\nDefn: Fictional monster from J.R.R. Tolkein's novels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Spanish female at home, small and charming (5)","output":"### Answer: ELFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: small and charming\n EL(Spanish for \"the\") + F(abbrev. for \"female\") + IN(at home)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A compiler from Antrim not finishing drink? (8)","output":"### Answer: ANISETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n A + \"N.I. setter\"(a crossword compiler from Northern Ireland, perhaps from the town of Antrim) **minus its last letter**(not finishing).\nDefn: \u2026, a liqueur made from aniseed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English silver service that's not right for young flier? (6)","output":"### Answer: EAGLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: young flier\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + AG(chemical symbol for the element, silver) + LET(a service in tennis that is invalid, and has got to be replayed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absorbed artist overlooks point (4)","output":"### Answer: RAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absorbed\n RA(post-nominal letters for an artist who is a member of the Royal Academy of Arts) **placed above**(overlooks, in a down clue) PT(abbrev. for \"point\", in place names)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A quiet mineral back in port? (6)","output":"### Answer: ASHORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: back in port\n A + SH!(an interjection to demand quiet) + ORE(mineral as mined from the ground)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Morally wrong to suppress excellent box provider? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ROYAL MAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: box provider\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wrong) MORALLY **containing**(to suppress) AI(the characters that look like A1;excellent;first class) .\nDefn: Cryptic, the organisation in the UK that provides post boxes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One at helm, smart, seen relaxing (9)","output":"### Answer: STEERSMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One at helm\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 relaxing) SMART, SEEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second husband loves encouragement to leave (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: encouragement to leave\n S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + H(abbrev. for \"husband\") + **2 x** O(the letter representing zero, love in tennis scores).\nDefn: An interjection, as an encouragement, to put it mildly, to leave."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expose slow-mover (not initially) (4)","output":"### Answer: NAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expose\n \"snail\"(the proverbial slow-moving animal) **minus its 1st letter**(not initially).\nDefn: To detect and expose, as in \"to nail the politician in a lie\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Irish county complain about scold beginning to henpeck (8)","output":"### Answer: MONAGHAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: In Irish county\n MOAN(to complain, often used with \"and groan\") **containing**(about) [ NAG(to scold;to keep on at) + **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"henpeck \" ].\nDefn: A town in the Irish county of the same name. If one excludes \"In \" from the defn., then it's the county itself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cathedral city supporting pub? Not quite (6)","output":"### Answer: BARELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not quite\n ELY(cathedral city in E. England) **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) BAR(a pub;a drinking establishment)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unpleasant guy from area ordered horse (1,3,3)","output":"### Answer: A BAD EGG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unpleasant guy\n A(abbrev. for \"area\") + BADE(ordered to do something) + GG(alternative to \"gee-gee\", a children's word, sometimes used by adults too, for a horse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lilac (unattractive) has something missing (6)","output":"### Answer: LACUNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: something missing\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 has) \"Lilac (unattractive) \".\nDefn: \u2026, or a gap in space."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Story rewritten for beginners (5)","output":"### Answer: TYROS \n ### Explanation: Definition: beginners\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rewritten) STORY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular for endlessly supplying data (4)","output":"### Answer: INFO \n ### Explanation: Definition: data\n IN(popular;trendy) + \"for\" **minus its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Workers' representatives bring in a letter (3)","output":"### Answer: TAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\n TU(abbrev. for a trade union;workers' representatives) **containing**(bring in) A.\nDefn: The 19th letter in the Greek alphabet.\nFor the answer to Pic2 please click .\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knocking gets back \"Hello, sailor\"? Just the opposite (3-1-3)","output":"### Answer: RAT-A-TAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knocking\n **Reversal of**(back) [ TA-TA!(Just the opposite;converse of\"hello!\") + TAR(informal term for a sailor) }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: CV a university briefly chewed over without reference to anything else (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN VACUO \n ### Explanation: Definition: without reference to anything else\n **Anagram of**(briefly chewed) [ CV A + UNI(short; for \"university\") ] + O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amongst friends in Gabon, departs for Sweden (4)","output":"### Answer: AMID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amongst\n \"amis\"(French, the official language of Gabon, for \"friends\") **with** \"d\"(abbrev. for \"departs\") **replacing** \"S\"(International Vehicle Registration code for Sweden)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King argued with a prince's backing for preparatory drudgery (9)","output":"### Answer: SPADEWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: preparatory drudgery\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backing) [ K(abbrev. for \"king\" in chess) + ROWED(argued) **plus**(with) A + P(abbrev. for \"prince\")'S ] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet and noble type, one of great worth (5)","output":"### Answer: PEARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of great worth\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play quietly) **plus**(and) EARL(a noble title)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dangerous women\" are words often repeated by priests on vacation (8)","output":"### Answer: MANTRAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dangerous women\n MANTRA(words often repeated while meditating) **plus**(by) \"priests \" **minus its all inner letters**(\u2026 on vacation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something armour-plated and brown looking, essentially (4)","output":"### Answer: TANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something armour-plated\n TAN(coloured brown) + **the middle letter of**(\u2026, essentially) \"looking \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Day at Georgia golf club (5)","output":"### Answer: WEDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: golf club\n WED(abbrev. for Wednesday) **plus**(at) GE(the ISO country code for Georgia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of snout, extremely yellow on the inside (4)","output":"### Answer: SORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\n **The 1st and last letters of**(\u2026, extremely) \"snout \" **containing**(\u2026 on the inside) OR(the colour yellow, in heraldry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hope lad's working in plant (8)","output":"### Answer: ASPHODEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 working i) HOPE LAD'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor with alias in Asian city (5)","output":"### Answer: OSAKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian city\n OS(abbrev. for \"ordinary seaman\";a sailor) **plus**(with) AKA(abbrev. for \"also known as\", introducing an alias)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remove impurity in trifle? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: FILTER OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remove impurity\n A reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**\u2026 OUT**) **FILTER **= \"trifle\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stops goals (4)","output":"### Answer: ENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stops,goals\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resistance level once 80% below 500? That's approximate (7)","output":"### Answer: ROUNDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: approximate\n R(symbol for electrical resistance in physics) + O(-Level, once the secondary school leaving exams in England, now replaced by the GCSE) +** 4 out of 5 letters of**(80%) \"under\"(below) + D(Roman numeral for 500).\nDefn: Describing a number that's expressed less precisely than it really is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fungal growth left by old cherry (7)","output":"### Answer: MORELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: cherry\n MOREL(an edible mushroom, a genus of the fungi kingdom of organisms ) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") **plus**(by) O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nAnswer: A variety of small, very dark sour cherry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old woman this setter's hurt (4)","output":"### Answer: MAIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: hurt\n MA(mother;sometimes refered to as one's old woman) + I'M(self-referencing \"setter is\" or \"setter's\" = \"I am\" or \"I'm\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rescuers on the way to see rescue ship find one of first pair listed for saving? (8)","output":"### Answer: AARDVARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of first pair listed for saving\n AA(sort of rescuers when you're having car trouble) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) RD(abbrev. for \"road\";way) + V(abbrev. for the Latin for \"see\", when citing references in text) + ARK(sort of rescue ship, during the biblical Flood).\nDefn: I think this refers to the pair of animals in the grid which are or might become endangered species.  And I see that today's FT crossword setter is Aardvark \u2013 is this just coincidence or another connection?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mothers the Spanish lady who's in distress (6)","output":"### Answer: DAMSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: lady who's in distress\n DAMS(mothers; especially of livestock) + EL(Spanish for \"the\").\nDefn: The stock character in distress, requiring a hero to rescue her."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Painter needlessly includes one in confinement \u2026 (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERNEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one in confinement\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 includes) \"Painter needlessly \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: for this work? (6)","output":"### Answer: LABOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: work\n Cryptic defn: From the previous clue(\u2026), one in confinement might;? be doing hard labour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hide fortune, making run for Cuba (4)","output":"### Answer: LURK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hide\n \"luck\"(fortune;your lot) **with** \"r\"(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores) **replacing**(making \u2026 for) C( code for Cuba)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A right crazy one? LOL! Crazy one of a number hiding around here (9)","output":"### Answer: ARMADILLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of a number hiding around here\n  A + R(abbrev. for \"right\") + MAD(crazy) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **anagram of**(\u2026! Crazy) LOL.\nAnswer: There are 2 more of this answer hidden round the grid perimeter. And a tail-less one in the lower half of the grid's 14th column \u2013 it has been 24 off?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those carrying babies in pregnancy, reminded as morning sickness starts (5)","output":"### Answer: PRAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those carrying babies\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 starts) \"pregnancy, reminded as morning sickness \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Source of prosciutto supplied by mail, say? (5)","output":"### Answer: PARMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of prosciutto\n **The 1st letter of**(Source of) \"prosciutto \" **plus**(supplied by) **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"armour\"(mail;body protection worn by the knights of old).\nDefn: The Italian city where the famous ham;prosciutto comes from. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Showing great surprise on hearing reason for death (4-4)","output":"### Answer: WIDE-EYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing great surprise\n **Homophone of**(on hearing) \"why died\"(query as to the reason for a death)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ben's height is measured relative to this Cork daredevil biker (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SEA LEVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ben's height is measured relative to this\n SEAL(which could be accomplished with a cork, cf. wine in bottles) + EVEL(Knievel, American daredevil biker and stuntman).\nDefn: The datum above which the height of a mountain, including any Scottish ben, is measured."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spartan\/Trojan adult female (6)","output":"### Answer: HELENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: female\n HELEN(in Greek mythology, originally from Sparta, then abducted to Troy) + A(abbrev. for \"adult\").\nDefn: A feminine name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Month before French king gets tax on goods brought into town (6)","output":"### Answer: OCTROI \n ### Explanation: Definition: tax on goods brought into town\n OCT(abbrev. for the month of October) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) ROI(French for \"king\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beginning at the start of false memory (4)","output":"### Answer: FROM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginning\n **The 1st letter of**(the start of) \"false \" + ROM(abbrev. for \"read-only memory\" in a computer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lecturer to top up pickle ingredient (4)","output":"### Answer: DILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: pickle ingredient\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) [ L(abbrev. for \"lecturer\") **plus**(to) LID(the top of, say, a container) ].\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knocking gets back \"Hello, sailor\"? Just the opposite (3-1-3)","output":"### Answer: RAT-A-TAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knocking\n **Reversal of**(back) [ TA-TA!(Just the opposite;converse of\"hello!\") + TAR(informal term for a sailor) }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: CV a university briefly chewed over without reference to anything else (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN VACUO \n ### Explanation: Definition: without reference to anything else\n **Anagram of**(briefly chewed) [ CV A + UNI(short; for \"university\") ] + O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amongst friends in Gabon, departs for Sweden (4)","output":"### Answer: AMID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amongst\n \"amis\"(French, the official language of Gabon, for \"friends\") **with** \"d\"(abbrev. for \"departs\") **replacing** \"S\"(International Vehicle Registration code for Sweden)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King argued with a prince's backing for preparatory drudgery (9)","output":"### Answer: SPADEWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: preparatory drudgery\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backing) [ K(abbrev. for \"king\" in chess) + ROWED(argued) **plus**(with) A + P(abbrev. for \"prince\")'S ] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet and noble type, one of great worth (5)","output":"### Answer: PEARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of great worth\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play quietly) **plus**(and) EARL(a noble title)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dangerous women\" are words often repeated by priests on vacation (8)","output":"### Answer: MANTRAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dangerous women\n MANTRA(words often repeated while meditating) **plus**(by) \"priests \" **minus its all inner letters**(\u2026 on vacation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something armour-plated and brown looking, essentially (4)","output":"### Answer: TANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something armour-plated\n TAN(coloured brown) + **the middle letter of**(\u2026, essentially) \"looking \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Day at Georgia golf club (5)","output":"### Answer: WEDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: golf club\n WED(abbrev. for Wednesday) **plus**(at) GE(the ISO country code for Georgia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of snout, extremely yellow on the inside (4)","output":"### Answer: SORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\n **The 1st and last letters of**(\u2026, extremely) \"snout \" **containing**(\u2026 on the inside) OR(the colour yellow, in heraldry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hope lad's working in plant (8)","output":"### Answer: ASPHODEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 working i) HOPE LAD'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor with alias in Asian city (5)","output":"### Answer: OSAKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian city\n OS(abbrev. for \"ordinary seaman\";a sailor) **plus**(with) AKA(abbrev. for \"also known as\", introducing an alias)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remove impurity in trifle? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: FILTER OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remove impurity\n A reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**\u2026 OUT**) **FILTER **= \"trifle\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stops goals (4)","output":"### Answer: ENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stops,goals\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resistance level once 80% below 500? That's approximate (7)","output":"### Answer: ROUNDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: approximate\n R(symbol for electrical resistance in physics) + O(-Level, once the secondary school leaving exams in England, now replaced by the GCSE) +** 4 out of 5 letters of**(80%) \"under\"(below) + D(Roman numeral for 500).\nDefn: Describing a number that's expressed less precisely than it really is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fungal growth left by old cherry (7)","output":"### Answer: MORELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: cherry\n MOREL(an edible mushroom, a genus of the fungi kingdom of organisms ) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") **plus**(by) O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nAnswer: A variety of small, very dark sour cherry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old woman this setter's hurt (4)","output":"### Answer: MAIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: hurt\n MA(mother;sometimes refered to as one's old woman) + I'M(self-referencing \"setter is\" or \"setter's\" = \"I am\" or \"I'm\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rescuers on the way to see rescue ship find one of first pair listed for saving? (8)","output":"### Answer: AARDVARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of first pair listed for saving\n AA(sort of rescuers when you're having car trouble) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) RD(abbrev. for \"road\";way) + V(abbrev. for the Latin for \"see\", when citing references in text) + ARK(sort of rescue ship, during the biblical Flood).\nDefn: I think this refers to the pair of animals in the grid which are or might become endangered species.  And I see that today's FT crossword setter is Aardvark \u2013 is this just coincidence or another connection?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mothers the Spanish lady who's in distress (6)","output":"### Answer: DAMSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: lady who's in distress\n DAMS(mothers; especially of livestock) + EL(Spanish for \"the\").\nDefn: The stock character in distress, requiring a hero to rescue her."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Painter needlessly includes one in confinement \u2026 (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERNEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one in confinement\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 includes) \"Painter needlessly \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: for this work? (6)","output":"### Answer: LABOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: work\n Cryptic defn: From the previous clue(\u2026), one in confinement might;? be doing hard labour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hide fortune, making run for Cuba (4)","output":"### Answer: LURK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hide\n \"luck\"(fortune;your lot) **with** \"r\"(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores) **replacing**(making \u2026 for) C( code for Cuba)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A right crazy one? LOL! Crazy one of a number hiding around here (9)","output":"### Answer: ARMADILLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of a number hiding around here\n  A + R(abbrev. for \"right\") + MAD(crazy) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **anagram of**(\u2026! Crazy) LOL.\nAnswer: There are 2 more of this answer hidden round the grid perimeter. And a tail-less one in the lower half of the grid's 14th column \u2013 it has been 24 off?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those carrying babies in pregnancy, reminded as morning sickness starts (5)","output":"### Answer: PRAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those carrying babies\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 starts) \"pregnancy, reminded as morning sickness \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Source of prosciutto supplied by mail, say? (5)","output":"### Answer: PARMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of prosciutto\n **The 1st letter of**(Source of) \"prosciutto \" **plus**(supplied by) **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"armour\"(mail;body protection worn by the knights of old).\nDefn: The Italian city where the famous ham;prosciutto comes from. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Showing great surprise on hearing reason for death (4-4)","output":"### Answer: WIDE-EYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing great surprise\n **Homophone of**(on hearing) \"why died\"(query as to the reason for a death)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ben's height is measured relative to this Cork daredevil biker (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SEA LEVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ben's height is measured relative to this\n SEAL(which could be accomplished with a cork, cf. wine in bottles) + EVEL(Knievel, American daredevil biker and stuntman).\nDefn: The datum above which the height of a mountain, including any Scottish ben, is measured."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spartan\/Trojan adult female (6)","output":"### Answer: HELENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: female\n HELEN(in Greek mythology, originally from Sparta, then abducted to Troy) + A(abbrev. for \"adult\").\nDefn: A feminine name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Month before French king gets tax on goods brought into town (6)","output":"### Answer: OCTROI \n ### Explanation: Definition: tax on goods brought into town\n OCT(abbrev. for the month of October) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) ROI(French for \"king\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beginning at the start of false memory (4)","output":"### Answer: FROM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginning\n **The 1st letter of**(the start of) \"false \" + ROM(abbrev. for \"read-only memory\" in a computer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lecturer to top up pickle ingredient (4)","output":"### Answer: DILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: pickle ingredient\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) [ L(abbrev. for \"lecturer\") **plus**(to) LID(the top of, say, a container) ].\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.  (For pic7, besides Parmesan).\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For a change, recite the end of Rubaiyat as three lines of verse (7)","output":"### Answer: TIERCET \n ### Explanation: Definition: three lines of verse\n **Anagram of**(For a change) [RECITE + **the last letter of**(the end of) \"Rubaiyat \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer's only other plot reworked after article (7,8)","output":"### Answer: ANTHONY TROLLOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reworked) ONLY OTHER PLOT **placed after**(after, in an across clue) AN(an article in grammar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen meeting footballer's partner for a bet (5)","output":"### Answer: WAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bet\n ER(abbrev. from Latin for the current Queen of England) **placed after**(meeting, in an across clue) WAG(footballer's partner, from the acronym WAGs, for \"wives and girlfriends\" of high-profile sportsmen, originally, of English footballers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pain relief for sale again in new formula (9)","output":"### Answer: ANALGESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pain relief\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in new formula) SALE AGAIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call mates juggling in front of Russia's foremost circus performer (10)","output":"### Answer: RINGMASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: circus performer\n RING(call on the phone) + **anagram of**(\u2026 juggling) MATES **placed before**(in front of, in an across clue) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's foremost) \"Russia\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird said to change direction (4)","output":"### Answer: TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: to change direction\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said) \"tern\"(a sea bird)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: From Seoul, perhaps, take honours in translation (5,6)","output":"### Answer: SOUTH KOREAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: From Seoul, perhaps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in translation) TAKE HONOURS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not forgetting about me, bring me pants! (11)","output":"### Answer: REMEMBERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not forgetting\n RE(about;with reference to) + ME + **anagram of**(\u2026 pants;pulsates) BRING ME."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl getting rid of a collection of bloodsuckers (4)","output":"### Answer: LICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: collection of bloodsuckers\n \"Alice\"(a girl's name) **minus**(getting rid of) \"a \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: down    Novel places to drink in which we, the rectors, get drunk (10,6)","output":"### Answer: BARCHESTER TOWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel\n BARS(places to drink) **containing**(in which) **anagram of**(\u2026, get drunk) WE, THE RECTORS.\nDefn: \u2026 written by 5,16."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bob upset foreign alto holding one note in essential part of the score (9)","output":"### Answer: OBBLIGATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: essential part of the score\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset) BOB + **anagram of**(foreign) ALTO **containing**(holding) [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + G(a note in the musical scale) ].\nDefn: A musical direction not to omit a certain part of a score during performance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Megalomaniac craftily captures African capital (5)","output":"### Answer: ACCRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: African capital\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 captures) \"Megalomaniac craftily \".\nDefn: \u2026 city of Ghana"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hugo's gypsy girl loses shilling and a jewel (7)","output":"### Answer: EMERALD \n ### Explanation: Definition: jewel\n \"Esmeralda\"(the gypsy girl in Victor Hugo's novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) **minus**(loses) [ \"s\"(abbrev. for a shilling of the former British currency) and \"a\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Child's second dictionary now with new spelling for \"dance\" (7)","output":"### Answer: HOEDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n **The 2nd letter of**(\u2026's second) \"Child\" + OED(abbrev. for the Oxford English Dictionary) + **anagram of**(\u2026 with new spelling) NOW."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ginseng inevitably contains something to get one going (6)","output":"### Answer: ENGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: something to get one going\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 contains) \"Ginseng inevitably \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Child with room to manoeuvre over any part of DNA (10)","output":"### Answer: CHROMOSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of DNA\n CH(abbrev. for \"child\") **plus**(with) **anagram of**(\u2026 to manoeuvre) ROOM **placed above**(over, in a down clue) SOME(any;an unspecified quantity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To change the nature of time, managed to gain seconds saying nothing (9)","output":"### Answer: TRANSMUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: To change the nature of\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") + RAN(managed, as in \"ran the company\") **plus**(to gain) S(abbrev. for \"seconds\" in time notation) + MUTE(saying nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stone set in silver put away (5)","output":"### Answer: AGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stone\n AG(chemical symbol for the element, silver) + ATE(put away, in particular, food into you)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classical garment originally tested on Giorgio Armani (4)","output":"### Answer: TOGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classical garment\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(originally) \"tested on Giorgio Armani \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obsolete remedies found in shrouds (8)","output":"### Answer: OBSCURES \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrouds\n OBS(abbrev. for \"obsolete\") + CURES(remedies)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Longing for unknown way of making money (8)","output":"### Answer: YEARNING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Longing\n Y(mathematical symbol for an unknown quantity) + EARNING(making money)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get together with Tory boy before Basque activists turn up (10)","output":"### Answer: CONGREGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get together\n CON(abbrev. for a member of the British Conservative Party;a Tory) + GREG(a boy's name) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) **reversal of**(\u2026 turn up, in a down clue) ETA(abbrev. for the Basque separatist organisation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ventilate fool admitted to hospital twice in coarse material (9)","output":"### Answer: HAIRCLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: coarse material\n [ AIR(to ventilate;to open to the atmosphere) + CLOT(a fool) ] **contained in**(admitted to) [ **2 x**(\u2026 twice) H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") ].\nDefn:  \u2026 made from horse or camel's hair, and perhaps human hair \u2013 the latter from India:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is setter getting telegram friendly? (8)","output":"### Answer: AMICABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: friendly\n AM I?(self-referential equivalent of \"is setter?\") **plus**(getting) CABLE(short for a cablegram;a telegram \u2013 remember those?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Economies looking up? Get company to make decorative plaster (6)","output":"### Answer: STUCCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: decorative plaster\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 looking up, in a down clue) CUTS(economies;measures to economise) **plus**(Get) CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confer holy orders on alternative Scandinavian, say (6)","output":"### Answer: ORDAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confer holy orders on\n OR(introducing an alternative) + **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"Dane\"(a Scandinavian national)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honour gained in a battle Germany (5)","output":"### Answer: AWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Honour\n A + WAR(a battle, or a series of battles) **plus**(with) D(International Vehicle Registration code for Germany)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Father is found in Italian city (4)","output":"### Answer: PISA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian city\n PA(informal term for one's father) **containing**(\u2026 found in) IS.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For a change, recite the end of Rubaiyat as three lines of verse (7)","output":"### Answer: TIERCET \n ### Explanation: Definition: three lines of verse\n **Anagram of**(For a change) [RECITE + **the last letter of**(the end of) \"Rubaiyat \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer's only other plot reworked after article (7,8)","output":"### Answer: ANTHONY TROLLOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reworked) ONLY OTHER PLOT **placed after**(after, in an across clue) AN(an article in grammar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen meeting footballer's partner for a bet (5)","output":"### Answer: WAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bet\n ER(abbrev. from Latin for the current Queen of England) **placed after**(meeting, in an across clue) WAG(footballer's partner, from the acronym WAGs, for \"wives and girlfriends\" of high-profile sportsmen, originally, of English footballers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pain relief for sale again in new formula (9)","output":"### Answer: ANALGESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pain relief\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in new formula) SALE AGAIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call mates juggling in front of Russia's foremost circus performer (10)","output":"### Answer: RINGMASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: circus performer\n RING(call on the phone) + **anagram of**(\u2026 juggling) MATES **placed before**(in front of, in an across clue) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's foremost) \"Russia\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird said to change direction (4)","output":"### Answer: TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: to change direction\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said) \"tern\"(a sea bird)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: From Seoul, perhaps, take honours in translation (5,6)","output":"### Answer: SOUTH KOREAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: From Seoul, perhaps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in translation) TAKE HONOURS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not forgetting about me, bring me pants! (11)","output":"### Answer: REMEMBERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not forgetting\n RE(about;with reference to) + ME + **anagram of**(\u2026 pants;pulsates) BRING ME."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl getting rid of a collection of bloodsuckers (4)","output":"### Answer: LICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: collection of bloodsuckers\n \"Alice\"(a girl's name) **minus**(getting rid of) \"a \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: down    Novel places to drink in which we, the rectors, get drunk (10,6)","output":"### Answer: BARCHESTER TOWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel\n BARS(places to drink) **containing**(in which) **anagram of**(\u2026, get drunk) WE, THE RECTORS.\nDefn: \u2026 written by 5,16."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bob upset foreign alto holding one note in essential part of the score (9)","output":"### Answer: OBBLIGATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: essential part of the score\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset) BOB + **anagram of**(foreign) ALTO **containing**(holding) [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + G(a note in the musical scale) ].\nDefn: A musical direction not to omit a certain part of a score during performance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Megalomaniac craftily captures African capital (5)","output":"### Answer: ACCRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: African capital\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 captures) \"Megalomaniac craftily \".\nDefn: \u2026 city of Ghana"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hugo's gypsy girl loses shilling and a jewel (7)","output":"### Answer: EMERALD \n ### Explanation: Definition: jewel\n \"Esmeralda\"(the gypsy girl in Victor Hugo's novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) **minus**(loses) [ \"s\"(abbrev. for a shilling of the former British currency) and \"a\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Child's second dictionary now with new spelling for \"dance\" (7)","output":"### Answer: HOEDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n **The 2nd letter of**(\u2026's second) \"Child\" + OED(abbrev. for the Oxford English Dictionary) + **anagram of**(\u2026 with new spelling) NOW."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ginseng inevitably contains something to get one going (6)","output":"### Answer: ENGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: something to get one going\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 contains) \"Ginseng inevitably \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Child with room to manoeuvre over any part of DNA (10)","output":"### Answer: CHROMOSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of DNA\n CH(abbrev. for \"child\") **plus**(with) **anagram of**(\u2026 to manoeuvre) ROOM **placed above**(over, in a down clue) SOME(any;an unspecified quantity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To change the nature of time, managed to gain seconds saying nothing (9)","output":"### Answer: TRANSMUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: To change the nature of\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") + RAN(managed, as in \"ran the company\") **plus**(to gain) S(abbrev. for \"seconds\" in time notation) + MUTE(saying nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stone set in silver put away (5)","output":"### Answer: AGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stone\n AG(chemical symbol for the element, silver) + ATE(put away, in particular, food into you)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classical garment originally tested on Giorgio Armani (4)","output":"### Answer: TOGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classical garment\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(originally) \"tested on Giorgio Armani \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obsolete remedies found in shrouds (8)","output":"### Answer: OBSCURES \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrouds\n OBS(abbrev. for \"obsolete\") + CURES(remedies)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Longing for unknown way of making money (8)","output":"### Answer: YEARNING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Longing\n Y(mathematical symbol for an unknown quantity) + EARNING(making money)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get together with Tory boy before Basque activists turn up (10)","output":"### Answer: CONGREGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get together\n CON(abbrev. for a member of the British Conservative Party;a Tory) + GREG(a boy's name) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) **reversal of**(\u2026 turn up, in a down clue) ETA(abbrev. for the Basque separatist organisation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ventilate fool admitted to hospital twice in coarse material (9)","output":"### Answer: HAIRCLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: coarse material\n [ AIR(to ventilate;to open to the atmosphere) + CLOT(a fool) ] **contained in**(admitted to) [ **2 x**(\u2026 twice) H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") ].\nDefn:  \u2026 made from horse or camel's hair, and perhaps human hair \u2013 the latter from India:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is setter getting telegram friendly? (8)","output":"### Answer: AMICABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: friendly\n AM I?(self-referential equivalent of \"is setter?\") **plus**(getting) CABLE(short for a cablegram;a telegram \u2013 remember those?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Economies looking up? Get company to make decorative plaster (6)","output":"### Answer: STUCCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: decorative plaster\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 looking up, in a down clue) CUTS(economies;measures to economise) **plus**(Get) CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confer holy orders on alternative Scandinavian, say (6)","output":"### Answer: ORDAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confer holy orders on\n OR(introducing an alternative) + **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"Dane\"(a Scandinavian national)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honour gained in a battle Germany (5)","output":"### Answer: AWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Honour\n A + WAR(a battle, or a series of battles) **plus**(with) D(International Vehicle Registration code for Germany)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Father is found in Italian city (4)","output":"### Answer: PISA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian city\n PA(informal term for one's father) **containing**(\u2026 found in) IS.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crossword fan losing last cent in New York, not in this state? (8)","output":"### Answer: SOLVENCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: this state\n \"solver\"(a crossword fan) **minus its last letter**(losing last) + [ C(abbrev. for \"cent\") **contained in**(in) NY(abbrev. for New York city).\nAnswer: If you were in this state, financially, you'd be far from losing your final cent. A clever WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hostile male's disregarded order (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: order\n \"malign\"(hotile;showing ill will) **minus**(\u2026's disregarded) \"m\"(abbrev. for \"male\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endless hilarity over barber's offering (4)","output":"### Answer: TRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: barber's offering\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over) [ \"mirth\"(hilarity;merriment) **minus its last letter**(Endless \u2026) ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In time to stop case involving me and 15 more? (10)","output":"### Answer: TRILATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: involving me and 15 more\n LATER(in time to come) **contained in**(to stop) TRIAL(a case in a law court).\nDefn: Involving me and two(answer to 15down) more, ie. three altogether."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walton did it turning the other way (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walton did it\n Cryptic defn: Reference to Izaak Walton, English author of \"The Compleat Angler\".\nDefn: Continued by turning at an angle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star's in danger crossing square and base independently (8)","output":"### Answer: ASTERISK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\n AT RISK(in danger of) **containing**(crossing) [S(abbrev. for \"square\"] and E(in mathematics, the base number of the natural logarithm) **separately**(independently)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clarinet short of one broken key (7)","output":"### Answer: CENTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: key\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broken) \"Clarinet \" **minus**(short of) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find guilty on six counts, initially, in court (7)","output":"### Answer: CONVICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Find guilty\n [ ON + VI(Roman numeral for \"six\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026, initially) \"counts \" ] **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\"). An nice apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Three lines cut from full English production in Chinese arrangement (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FENG SHUI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chinese arrangement\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 production) \"full English \" **minus**(\u2026 cut from) Three x \"l\"(abbrev. for \"line\").\nAnswer: The Chinese practice of arranging the environment around and in, say, an office, a house, etc. to bring good fortune."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everything seized by Asiatic invader thrown over ravine (6)","output":"### Answer: NULLAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: ravine\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 thrown over) [ ALL(everything) **contained in**(seized by) HUN(the Asiatic invader of old, the most famous being Attila) ].\nAnswer: From Hindi."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Provokes home countries hampering return of serviceman (10)","output":"### Answer: INSTIGATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provokes\n IN(at home) + STATES(countries) **contained in**(hampering) **reversal of**(return of) GI(an American serviceman)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spike Milligan finally breaks restraint (4)","output":"### Answer: TINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spike\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"Milligan\" **contained in**(breaks) TIE(a restraint)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motion rifles to retreat (5)","output":"### Answer: STOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Motion\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to retreat) LOOTS(rifles;plunders).\nDefn: Excrement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One day bearing name of god, probably (1,4,3)","output":"### Answer: I DARE SAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: probably\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + DAY **containing**(bearing) ARES(the Greek god of war)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comic raconteur heading off for dance (8)","output":"### Answer: COURANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n **Anagram of**(Comic) \"raconteur \" **minus its 1st letter**(heading off).\nDefn: \u2026 of the 17C."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mother's basic contribution, boundless love? I'm not sure (4)","output":"### Answer: OVUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mother's basic contribution\n \"love \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(boundless \u2026) + UM(expression used when one is unsure).\nCryptic Defn: The egg cell from the mother, the basis for an offspring."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One team's sobriquet for college bear? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: One,team's sobriquet\n UNI(short for \"university\";college) + TED(name of the teddy bear in the movie and story of the same name). Double defn: 2nd: A sporting team's nickname, from its name, eg. Man U."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enthusiastic players regularly dropped, one briefly impassive (7)","output":"### Answer: LYRICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enthusiastic\n \"players \" **minus its 1st, 3rd and 5th letters**(regularly dropped) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + \"calm\"(impassive) **minus it last letter**(briefly \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dope somewhat backward (4)","output":"### Answer: DATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dope\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backward) [A TAD](a bit;somewhat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How Italian, going back, ran into French scorer? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: TIME TRAVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: How Italian, going back, ran into French scorer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, going back) IT(abbrev. for \"Italian\") + MET(ran into;encountered) + RAVEL(Maurice, French composer of music scores).\nAnswer: How anyone (Italian or otherwise) in this day and age could meet Ravel. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Records left in high priest's possession (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Records\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(in \u2026's possession) ANNAS(high priest before whom Jesus was brought for judgement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tailor got initial work for barrister (10)","output":"### Answer: LITIGATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: work for barrister\n **Anagram of**(Tailor GOT INITIAL) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deuce\" likewise announced (3)","output":"### Answer: TWO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deuce\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 announced) \"too\"(likewise;also)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nameless architect remains (3)","output":"### Answer: ASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: remains\n \"Nash\"(John, British architect in the Regency era) m(\u2026less) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"name\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forceful cutter, batting after tea, was out (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAINSAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forceful cutter\n IN(descriptive of the team taking its turn at batting in cricket) **placed below**\n(after, in a down clue) CHA(tea, from Chinese) + **anagram of**(\u2026 out) WAS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pub's standard drink leads to trouble, ducks (7)","output":"### Answer: PINTAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: ducks\n PINT(the standard unit measure of beer or cider served in the UK and Ireland, even post-metrication) + AIL(to trouble, as in \"what ails you?\").\nAnswer: Plural for the greyish-brown ducks with pointed tails of the Northern Hemisphere."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy from East enthralled by surrealist (6)","output":"### Answer: ERNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boy\n E(abbrev. for \"east\") **contained in**(enthralled by) ERNST(Max, German painter and sculptor and pioneer of Surrealism)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool's gold underpinning northern capital (6)","output":"### Answer: NASSAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n [ ASS(fool) + AU(chemical symbol for the element, gold) ] **placed below**(underpinning, in a down clue) N(abbrev. for \"northern\").\nDefn: \u2026 city of the Bahamas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surface with metal reflected in headlights (4)","output":"### Answer: GILD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surface with metal\n **Reversal of**(reflected) and **contained in**(in) \"headlights \".\nDefn: To coat on the surface with a film of metal, usually gold."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our opponents ultimately lost, old boy! (4)","output":"### Answer: THEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: boy\n \"them\"(our opponents, as in \"us vs. them\") **minus its last letter**(ultimately lost) + O(abbrev. for \"old\").\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crossword fan losing last cent in New York, not in this state? (8)","output":"### Answer: SOLVENCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: this state\n \"solver\"(a crossword fan) **minus its last letter**(losing last) + [ C(abbrev. for \"cent\") **contained in**(in) NY(abbrev. for New York city).\nAnswer: If you were in this state, financially, you'd be far from losing your final cent. A clever WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hostile male's disregarded order (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: order\n \"malign\"(hotile;showing ill will) **minus**(\u2026's disregarded) \"m\"(abbrev. for \"male\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endless hilarity over barber's offering (4)","output":"### Answer: TRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: barber's offering\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over) [ \"mirth\"(hilarity;merriment) **minus its last letter**(Endless \u2026) ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In time to stop case involving me and 15 more? (10)","output":"### Answer: TRILATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: involving me and 15 more\n LATER(in time to come] **contained in**(to stop) TRIAL(a case in a law court).\nDefn: Involving me and two(answer to 15down) more, ie. three altogether."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walton did it turning the other way (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walton did it\n Cryptic defn: Reference to Izaak Walton, English author of \"The Compleat Angler\".\nDefn: Continued by turning at an angle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star's in danger crossing square and base independently (8)","output":"### Answer: ASTERISK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\n AT RISK(in danger of) **containing**(crossing) [S(abbrev. for \"square\"] and E(in mathematics, the base number of the natural logarithm) **separately**(independently)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clarinet short of one broken key (7)","output":"### Answer: CENTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: key\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broken) \"Clarinet \" **minus**(short of) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find guilty on six counts, initially, in court (7)","output":"### Answer: CONVICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Find guilty\n [ ON + VI(Roman numeral for \"six\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026, initially) \"counts \" ] **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\"). An nice apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Three lines cut from full English production in Chinese arrangement (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FENG SHUI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chinese arrangement\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 production) \"full English \" **minus**(\u2026 cut from) Three x \"l\"(abbrev. for \"line\").\nAnswer: The Chinese practice of arranging the environment around and in, say, an office, a house, etc. to bring good fortune."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everything seized by Asiatic invader thrown over ravine (6)","output":"### Answer: NULLAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: ravine\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 thrown over) [ ALL(everything) **contained in**(seized by) HUN(the Asiatic invader of old, the most famous being Attila) ].\nAnswer: From Hindi."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Provokes home countries hampering return of serviceman (10)","output":"### Answer: INSTIGATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provokes\n IN(at home) + STATES(countries) **contained in**(hampering) **reversal of**(return of) GI(an American serviceman)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spike Milligan finally breaks restraint (4)","output":"### Answer: TINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spike\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"Milligan\" **contained in**(breaks) TIE(a restraint)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motion rifles to retreat (5)","output":"### Answer: STOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Motion\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to retreat) LOOTS(rifles;plunders).\nDefn: Excrement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One day bearing name of god, probably (1,4,3)","output":"### Answer: I DARE SAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: probably\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + DAY **containing**(bearing) ARES(the Greek god of war)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comic raconteur heading off for dance (8)","output":"### Answer: COURANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n **Anagram of**(Comic) \"raconteur \" **minus its 1st letter**(heading off).\nDefn: \u2026 of the 17C."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mother's basic contribution, boundless love? I'm not sure (4)","output":"### Answer: OVUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mother's basic contribution\n \"love \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(boundless \u2026) + UM(expression used when one is unsure).\nCryptic Defn: The egg cell from the mother, the basis for an offspring."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One team's sobriquet for college bear? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: One,team's sobriquet\n UNI(short for \"university\";college) + TED(name of the teddy bear in the movie and story of the same name). Double defn: 2nd: A sporting team's nickname, from its name, eg. Man U."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enthusiastic players regularly dropped, one briefly impassive (7)","output":"### Answer: LYRICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enthusiastic\n \"players \" **minus its 1st, 3rd and 5th letters**(regularly dropped) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + \"calm\"(impassive) **minus it last letter**(briefly \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dope somewhat backward (4)","output":"### Answer: DATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dope\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backward) [A TAD](a bit;somewhat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How Italian, going back, ran into French scorer? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: TIME TRAVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: How Italian, going back, ran into French scorer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, going back) IT(abbrev. for \"Italian\") + MET(ran into;encountered) + RAVEL(Maurice, French composer of music scores).\nAnswer: How anyone (Italian or otherwise) in this day and age could meet Ravel. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Records left in high priest's possession (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Records\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(in \u2026's possession) ANNAS(high priest before whom Jesus was brought for judgement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tailor got initial work for barrister (10)","output":"### Answer: LITIGATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: work for barrister\n **Anagram of**(Tailor GOT INITIAL) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deuce\" likewise announced (3)","output":"### Answer: TWO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deuce\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 announced) \"too\"(likewise;also)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nameless architect remains (3)","output":"### Answer: ASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: remains\n \"Nash\"(John, British architect in the Regency era) m(\u2026less) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"name\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forceful cutter, batting after tea, was out (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAINSAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forceful cutter\n IN(descriptive of the team taking its turn at batting in cricket) **placed below**\n(after, in a down clue) CHA(tea, from Chinese) + **anagram of**(\u2026 out) WAS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pub's standard drink leads to trouble, ducks (7)","output":"### Answer: PINTAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: ducks\n PINT(the standard unit measure of beer or cider served in the UK and Ireland, even post-metrication) + AIL(to trouble, as in \"what ails you?\").\nAnswer: Plural for the greyish-brown ducks with pointed tails of the Northern Hemisphere."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy from East enthralled by surrealist (6)","output":"### Answer: ERNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boy\n E(abbrev. for \"east\") **contained in**(enthralled by) ERNST(Max, German painter and sculptor and pioneer of Surrealism)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool's gold underpinning northern capital (6)","output":"### Answer: NASSAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n [ ASS(fool) + AU(chemical symbol for the element, gold) ] **placed below**(underpinning, in a down clue) N(abbrev. for \"northern\").\nDefn: \u2026 city of the Bahamas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surface with metal reflected in headlights (4)","output":"### Answer: GILD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surface with metal\n **Reversal of**(reflected) and **contained in**(in) \"headlights \".\nDefn: To coat on the surface with a film of metal, usually gold."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our opponents ultimately lost, old boy! (4)","output":"### Answer: THEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: boy\n \"them\"(our opponents, as in \"us vs. them\") **minus its last letter**(ultimately lost) + O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gentle guy who nicks whisky finally? It doesn't get to print (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SOFT COPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: It doesn't get to print\n SOFT(gentle) + COP(a policeman;one who makes an arrest;nicks) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"whisky \".\nDefn: \u2026, but is stored electronically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harpy is grabbing good food for Jock (6)","output":"### Answer: HAGGIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: food for Jock\n [ HAG(harpy;a cruel ugly woman, alternatively, a demon, in Greek mythology) + ] **contained in**(grabbing) G(abbrev. for \"good\").\nDefn: \u2026, the archetypal Scotsman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One trying former African leader and ruler (8)","output":"### Answer: EXAMINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One trying\n EX-(prefix indicating former;once) + AMIN(Idi, once leader\/dictator of Uganda) + ER(abbrev. from Latin for Queen Elizabeth).\nDefn: \u2026;testing your knowledge or a state of affairs through interrogation, observation, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: PC that is right for office equipment (6)","output":"### Answer: COPIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: office equipment\n COP(informal term for a PC;a police constable \u2013 long before the computer) + I.E.(abbrev. from Latin for \"that is\") + R(abbrev. for \"right\"). Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Immediately before parking and returning (9)","output":"### Answer: PRECEDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immediately before\n P(abbrev. for \"parking\") **plus**(and) RECEDING(returning;falling back;ebbing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Putting name in where you write could be a bore (5)","output":"### Answer: GRIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bore\n N(abbrev. for \"name\") **contained in**(Putting \u2026 in) GRID(the network where you, the solvers, write the answers in)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Succeed with good fan (4)","output":"### Answer: WING \n ### Explanation: Definition: fan\n WIN(to succeed in getting) **plus**(with) G(abbrev. for \"good\").\nAnswer: An object shaped to cause a current of air, as those on a bird, or a hand-held fan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incident is found in lyric poem (7)","output":"### Answer: EPISODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Incident\n IS **contained in**(found in) EPODE(a lyric poem)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eg, a recital moved (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eg, a\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 moved) RECITAL.\nDefn: \u2026, or \"the\" or \"an\" in grammar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer finding time for himself, say (4)","output":"### Answer: POET \n ### Explanation: Definition: himself, say\n POE(Edgar Allan, American author, poet, etc) **plus**(finding) T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: An answer of which;say, is the writer, Poe himself. The clue also works with the defn. and wordplay switching roles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support British expert (5)","output":"### Answer: BRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\n BR(abbrev. for \"British\") + ACE(an expert)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife, say, with elegance with whom you studied (9)","output":"### Answer: CLASSMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with whom you studied\n MATE(an example of which;say, is a wife) **placed after**(with;possessing) CLASS(elegance, as in \"that girl has got class\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Covering German's informal game (6)","output":"### Answer: RUGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: informal game\n RUG(a piece of fabric used to cover) + GER(abbrev. for \"Germany\").\nAnswer: An informal term for the ball game of rugby."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supplement could be amazing drug (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGAZINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supplement\n **Anagram of**(could be) [AMAZING + E(abbrev. for the drug, \"Ecstasy\") ].\nDefn: A supplementary publication that comes with, say, your Sunday papers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Copper to think highly of clergyman (6)","output":"### Answer: CURATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: clergyman\n CU(chemical symbol for the element, copper) + RATE(to think highly of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calm about a dead romantic song (8)","output":"### Answer: SERENADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: romantic song\n SERENE(calm;peaceful) **containing**(about) [A + D(abbrev. for \"dead\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dwarf mole finding shelter inside (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dwarf\n SPY(an example of which is the mole who has infiltrated an enemy's government or intelligence organisation) **containing**(finding \u2026 inside) LEE(shelter from the wind).\nDefn: \u2026, one of seven co-habiting with Snow White."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marked agent gets round litigation (6)","output":"### Answer: FLAWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marked\n FED(short for a federal law enforcement agent in the USA) **containing**(gets round) LAW(litigation, as in \"they brought the dispute to law\").\nDefn: \u2026 with a defect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A herb from Switzerland I have (5)","output":"### Answer: CHIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A herb\n CH(the international code for Switzerland) + I'VE(contraction of \"I have\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looking closely at making a noble? (7)","output":"### Answer: PEERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looking closely\n Cryptic defn: Whimsically, making someone a peer;a nobleman could be termed \"peer-ing\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This is next to a hypotenuse! (9)","output":"### Answer: ALONGSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: This is next to\n A + LONG SIDE(or longest side, of a right-angled triangle;the hypotenuse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place for rushing or riding excitedly (8)","output":"### Answer: GRIDIRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place for rushing\n **Anagram of**(.. excitedly) OR RIDING.\nDefn: Field of play in American football, with a lot of rushing and tackling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Office equipment is quiet and more revolutionary (8)","output":"### Answer: SHREDDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Office equipment\n SH(interjection urging for quiet) **plus**(and) REDDER(more red;revolutionary, leftist or radical)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alternatively long-armed giant (4)","output":"### Answer: OGRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: giant\n **The 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th letters of**(Alternatively) \"long-armed \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harsh line accepted by popular union (9)","output":"### Answer: INCLEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harsh\n L(abbrev. for \"line\") **contained in**(accepted by) [ IN(popular;in fashion) + CEMENT(union \u2013 I'm not sure of \"cement\" as a synonym for \"union\". The former is the substance that serves to bind or unite, or, as a verb, the act of doing so; whereas the latter is the result of binding together, and cannot be used as a verb.) ].\nDefn: \u2026, such as is the weather."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vicious insult about King in command (8)","output":"### Answer: BARBARIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vicious\n BARB(insult) +A(abbrev. for \"about\"? \u2013 I presume this is an alternative to the Latin-based \"c\" or \"ca\". Or there's a typo?) + R(abbrev. for \"Rex\", Latin for \"king\") + I.C.(abbrev. for \"in charge of\";in command)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US commando on street is an unknown bloke (8)","output":"### Answer: STRANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: an unknown bloke\n RANGER(a US commando) **placed after**(on, doesn't quite work for a down clue?) ST(abbrev. for \"street\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some see a cheat in every individual (4)","output":"### Answer: EACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: every individual\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"see a cheat \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Helping with the introduction of California's humour (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: humour\n PLATE(a helping of food, as in \"a plate of noodles\") **containing**(with the introduction of) CA(abbrev. for the US state of California).\nDefn: \u2026 as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An island sheep upset a place to lie up (6)","output":"### Answer: MARINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a place to lie up\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset, in a down clue) [AN + I(abbrev. for \"island\") + RAM(a male sheep) ].\nDefn: \u2026 your pleasure boat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Welsh tranforming green energy (6)","output":"### Answer: RENEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welsh\n **Anagram of**(tranforming) [GREEN + E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics) ].\nDefn: To fail to fulfil an obligation;promise."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most unfavourably comment on small behind (5)","output":"### Answer: SLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most unfavourably comment on\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + LATE(behind;past the time due).\n* (Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gentle guy who nicks whisky finally? It doesn't get to print (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SOFT COPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: It doesn't get to print\n SOFT(gentle) + COP(a policeman;one who makes an arrest;nicks) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"whisky \".\nDefn: \u2026, but is stored electronically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harpy is grabbing good food for Jock (6)","output":"### Answer: HAGGIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: food for Jock\n [ HAG(harpy;a cruel ugly woman, alternatively, a demon, in Greek mythology) + ] **contained in**(grabbing) G(abbrev. for \"good\").\nDefn: \u2026, the archetypal Scotsman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One trying former African leader and ruler (8)","output":"### Answer: EXAMINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One trying\n EX-(prefix indicating former;once) + AMIN(Idi, once leader\/dictator of Uganda) + ER(abbrev. from Latin for Queen Elizabeth).\nDefn: \u2026;testing your knowledge or a state of affairs through interrogation, observation, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: PC that is right for office equipment (6)","output":"### Answer: COPIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: office equipment\n COP(informal term for a PC;a police constable \u2013 long before the computer) + I.E.(abbrev. from Latin for \"that is\") + R(abbrev. for \"right\"). Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Immediately before parking and returning (9)","output":"### Answer: PRECEDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immediately before\n P(abbrev. for \"parking\") **plus**(and) RECEDING(returning;falling back;ebbing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Putting name in where you write could be a bore (5)","output":"### Answer: GRIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bore\n N(abbrev. for \"name\") **contained in**(Putting \u2026 in) GRID(the network where you, the solvers, write the answers in)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Succeed with good fan (4)","output":"### Answer: WING \n ### Explanation: Definition: fan\n WIN(to succeed in getting) **plus**(with) G(abbrev. for \"good\").\nAnswer: An object shaped to cause a current of air, as those on a bird, or a hand-held fan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incident is found in lyric poem (7)","output":"### Answer: EPISODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Incident\n IS **contained in**(found in) EPODE(a lyric poem)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eg, a recital moved (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eg, a\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 moved) RECITAL.\nDefn: \u2026, or \"the\" or \"an\" in grammar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer finding time for himself, say (4)","output":"### Answer: POET \n ### Explanation: Definition: himself, say\n POE(Edgar Allan, American author, poet, etc) **plus**(finding) T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: An answer of which;say, is the writer, Poe himself. The clue also works with the defn. and wordplay switching roles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support British expert (5)","output":"### Answer: BRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\n BR(abbrev. for \"British\") + ACE(an expert)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife, say, with elegance with whom you studied (9)","output":"### Answer: CLASSMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with whom you studied\n MATE(an example of which;say, is a wife) **placed after**(with;possessing) CLASS(elegance, as in \"that girl has got class\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Covering German's informal game (6)","output":"### Answer: RUGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: informal game\n RUG(a piece of fabric used to cover) + GER(abbrev. for \"Germany\").\nAnswer: An informal term for the ball game of rugby."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supplement could be amazing drug (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGAZINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supplement\n **Anagram of**(could be) [AMAZING + E(abbrev. for the drug, \"Ecstasy\") ].\nDefn: A supplementary publication that comes with, say, your Sunday papers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Copper to think highly of clergyman (6)","output":"### Answer: CURATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: clergyman\n CU(chemical symbol for the element, copper) + RATE(to think highly of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calm about a dead romantic song (8)","output":"### Answer: SERENADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: romantic song\n SERENE(calm;peaceful) **containing**(about) [A + D(abbrev. for \"dead\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dwarf mole finding shelter inside (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dwarf\n SPY(an example of which is the mole who has infiltrated an enemy's government or intelligence organisation) **containing**(finding \u2026 inside) LEE(shelter from the wind).\nDefn: \u2026, one of seven co-habiting with Snow White."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marked agent gets round litigation (6)","output":"### Answer: FLAWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marked\n FED(short for a federal law enforcement agent in the USA) **containing**(gets round) LAW(litigation, as in \"they brought the dispute to law\").\nDefn: \u2026 with a defect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A herb from Switzerland I have (5)","output":"### Answer: CHIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A herb\n CH(the international code for Switzerland) + I'VE(contraction of \"I have\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looking closely at making a noble? (7)","output":"### Answer: PEERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looking closely\n Cryptic defn: Whimsically, making someone a peer;a nobleman could be termed \"peer-ing\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This is next to a hypotenuse! (9)","output":"### Answer: ALONGSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: This is next to\n A + LONG SIDE(or longest side, of a right-angled triangle;the hypotenuse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place for rushing or riding excitedly (8)","output":"### Answer: GRIDIRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place for rushing\n **Anagram of**(.. excitedly) OR RIDING.\nDefn: Field of play in American football, with a lot of rushing and tackling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Office equipment is quiet and more revolutionary (8)","output":"### Answer: SHREDDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Office equipment\n SH(interjection urging for quiet) **plus**(and) REDDER(more red;revolutionary, leftist or radical)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alternatively long-armed giant (4)","output":"### Answer: OGRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: giant\n **The 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th letters of**(Alternatively) \"long-armed \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harsh line accepted by popular union (9)","output":"### Answer: INCLEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harsh\n L(abbrev. for \"line\") **contained in**(accepted by) [ IN(popular;in fashion) + CEMENT(union \u2013 I'm not sure of \"cement\" as a synonym for \"union\". The former is the substance that serves to bind or unite, or, as a verb, the act of doing so; whereas the latter is the result of binding together, and cannot be used as a verb.) ].\nDefn: \u2026, such as is the weather."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vicious insult about King in command (8)","output":"### Answer: BARBARIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vicious\n BARB(insult) +A(abbrev. for \"about\"? \u2013 I presume this is an alternative to the Latin-based \"c\" or \"ca\". Or there's a typo?) + R(abbrev. for \"Rex\", Latin for \"king\") + I.C.(abbrev. for \"in charge of\";in command)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US commando on street is an unknown bloke (8)","output":"### Answer: STRANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: an unknown bloke\n RANGER(a US commando) **placed after**(on, doesn't quite work for a down clue?) ST(abbrev. for \"street\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some see a cheat in every individual (4)","output":"### Answer: EACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: every individual\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"see a cheat \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Helping with the introduction of California's humour (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: humour\n PLATE(a helping of food, as in \"a plate of noodles\") **containing**(with the introduction of) CA(abbrev. for the US state of California).\nDefn: \u2026 as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An island sheep upset a place to lie up (6)","output":"### Answer: MARINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a place to lie up\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset, in a down clue) [AN + I(abbrev. for \"island\") + RAM(a male sheep) ].\nDefn: \u2026 your pleasure boat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Welsh tranforming green energy (6)","output":"### Answer: RENEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welsh\n **Anagram of**(tranforming) [GREEN + E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics) ].\nDefn: To fail to fulfil an obligation;promise."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most unfavourably comment on small behind (5)","output":"### Answer: SLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most unfavourably comment on\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + LATE(behind;past the time due).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.  (Pic6 \u2013 apart from the obvious RUGGER).\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz **hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Envoys coming from announcement of relay team's composition (11)","output":"### Answer: FORERUNNERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Envoys\n **Homophone of**(announcement of) \"four runners\"(composition of a relay team, in an event like \"4 x100metres\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Georgia's natural resource (3)","output":"### Answer: GAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: natural resource\n GA(abbrev. for the US state of Georgia)'S ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clerk's to trek with Bob touring suburbia (11,4)","output":"### Answer: STOCKBROKER BELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: suburbia\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 touring) [CLERK'S TO TREK **plus**(with) BOB].\nDefn:  \u2026 outside eg. London, in which rich commuters, including stockbrokers, live."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long story about leader of Egypt (5)","output":"### Answer: YEARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long\n YARN(a story) **containing**(about) **the 1st letter of**(leader of) \"Egypt \".\nDefn: \u2026 for;ache for."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead-free waste and rubbish containing Iodine and pigments (3,6)","output":"### Answer: OIL PAINTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pigments\n \"soil\"(waste, especially human excrement used as fertiliser \u2013 before modern sewage systems, there used to be night soil collectors) **minus its 1st letter**(Lead-free;without its leading character) **plus**(and)PANTS(British expression for nonsense;rubbish, as in \"it wasn't music, it was pants!) **containing**(containing) I(chemical symbol for the element, iodine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small part of Stuart in film? (6)","output":"### Answer: LITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small part,Stuart in film\n Double defn: 2nd: From the film, Stuart Little."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After next month a union may be so unscathed (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SCOT-FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: After next month a union may be so,unscathed\n Double defn: 1st: Reference to the referendum in September 2014 on whether Scotland should remain part of the United Kingdom."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Important person stops to welcome old insignificant people (8)","output":"### Answer: NOBODIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: insignificant people\n [ NOB(important person of wealth or social standing) + DIES(stops;ceases to be) ] **containing**(to welcome) O(abbrev. for \"old\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Graduate engineer has cards to trim (6)","output":"### Answer: BEDECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: to trim\n B.E.(a graduate engineer, with a Bachelor of Engineering) **plus**(has) DECK(a pack of playing cards)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article in Le Monde describing British nuclear boffin returning without being observed (9)","output":"### Answer: UNBEKNOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: without being observed\n UNE(an article in French grammar, as used in the newspaper Le Monde) **containing**(describing) B(abbrev. for \"British\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 returning) [ N(abbrev. for \"nuclear\") + WONK(one who is very clever and obsessed with a certain field) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Additional passage court dismissed (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Additional\n \"extract\"(a passage taken from a larger text) **minus**(\u2026 dismissed) \"ct\"(abbrev. for a court of law)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parenting repels distressed business associate (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPING PARTNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: business associate\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 distressed) PARENTING REPELS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very special plea (3)","output":"### Answer: SOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plea\n SO(very, as in \"you're so beautiful\") + S(abbrev. for \"special\").\nDefn: \u2026 for urgent help."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commissioner imprisoned in royal vault for eternity (7,4)","output":"### Answer: KINGDOM COME \n ### Explanation: Definition: eternity\n COM(abbrev. for \"commissioner\") **contained in**(imprisoned in) [ KING(a royal personage) + DOME(a vault;a hemispherical roof)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Busy minx, loud rather than hard (5)","output":"### Answer: FUSSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Busy\n \"hussy\"(a minx;a bold or shameless woman) **with** \"f\"(abbrev. for \"forte\", the musical direction to play loudly) **replacing**(rather than) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hard\").\nDefn. and Answer: Cluttered with too much detail."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What may be read after dictator loses his head and goes berserk (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RIOT ACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: What may be read\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 and goes berserk) \"dictator \" **minus its 1st letter**(loses his head). A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue, as what someone may be threatened with if he\/she goes berserk."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Invigorated having been given a new tablet! (9)","output":"### Answer: REKINDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invigorated\n RE-KINDLE-D(cryptically, having been given a new Kindle, the electronic tablet for downloading and reading books)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative hurried back to argue (6)","output":"### Answer: NARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conservative\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) RAN(hurried;moved quickly) + ROW(to argue).\nDefn. and Answer: \u2026 in views, say;not liberal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fraternal American entertained by brothel keeper (3)","output":"### Answer: ELK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fraternal American\n **Hidden in**(entertained by) \"brothel keeper \".\nAnswer: With a capital, a member of the American fraternal organisation, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) that supports various charities. An amusing surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of school's short test for band (5)","output":"### Answer: STRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: band\n **The 1st letter of**(Head of) \"school\" **plus**(\u2026's) \"trial\"(a test) **minus its last letter**(short \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026;a thin streak, especially one of many running in parallel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: General transported a farm worker (7)","output":"### Answer: GLEANER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a farm worker\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 transported) GENERAL.\nDefn: \u2026 gathering grain left behind by reapers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunk sailor's had to provoke, as it were (2,2,5)","output":"### Answer: SO TO SPEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: as it were\n SOT(a drunkard) + O.S.(abbrev. for \"ordinary seaman\";a sailor) **plus**(had) **homophone of**(\u2026, as it were;so to speak \u2013 the defn. and answer doing double duty) \"pique\"(to provoke;to excite)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taste speed (4)","output":"### Answer: LICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taste,speed\n Double defn: 1st: To taste by passing the tongue over; and 2nd: \u2026 ;rate of movement, as in \"he was going at quite a lick when he crashed\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Translators maybe translating tussling\", I interposed (9)","output":"### Answer: LINGUISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Translators maybe\n **Anagram of**(translating) [TUSSLING co0(\u2026 interposed) I].\nAnswer: \u2026 may be translators as well."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thence reference is included in an article on memory (9)","output":"### Answer: THEREFROM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thence\n REF(abbrev. for \"reference\") **contained in**(is included in) [ THE(the definite article in grammar) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ROM(abbrev. for \"read only memory\" in a computer system) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start again after Catholic quits belief system (4)","output":"### Answer: REDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start again\n \"C\"(abbrev. for \"Catholic\") **deleted from**(quits) \"credo\"(a belief system)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Religious books about saint without a protective cover (7)","output":"### Answer: BIBLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: without a protective cover\n BIBLES(religious books) **containing**(about) S(abbrev. for \"saint\").\nDefn: \u2026, especially for babies while eating."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Etch English duck in a colour \u2013 quite the reverse (3,4)","output":"### Answer: EAT INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Etch\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + O(letter signifying zero;duck in cricket) **containing**(in \u2026 \u2013 quite the reverse;therefore out of) TINT(a colour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Camera accessory seen in college compartment (6)","output":"### Answer: UNIPOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Camera accessory\n UNI(short for \"university\";college) + POD(a suspended or detachable compartment for carrying people or instruments)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Car model's right to incorporate a bit of plastic material (5)","output":"### Answer: KAPOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\n [ KA(a Ford car model) + OK(right!;good!) ] **containing**(to incorporate) **the 1st letter of**(a bit of) \"plastic \".\nDefn: Silky fibre from the seeds of the tropical silk cotton or kapok tree."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nest by a lake (5)","output":"### Answer: AERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nest\n A + ERIE(on the Great Lakes in North America).\nDefn: \u2026 of a bird of prey, say, an eagle, built high on a mountain"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Religious messenger is half-cut _(3)","output":"### Answer: NUN \n ### Explanation: Definition:  _\n \"nuncio\"(a religious messenger representing the Pope;a papal ambassador) **minus its last 3 letters**(is half-cut).\nDefn: Blankspace;emptiness, as underlined \u2013 unless there's something missing from the clue.\nAnswer: Term for \"Nothing\" when texting on your mobile. I hope my explanation's correct.\n* (Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Envoys coming from announcement of relay team's composition (11)","output":"### Answer: FORERUNNERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Envoys\n **Homophone of**(announcement of) \"four runners\"(composition of a relay team, in an event like \"4 x100metres\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Georgia's natural resource (3)","output":"### Answer: GAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: natural resource\n GA(abbrev. for the US state of Georgia)'S ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clerk's to trek with Bob touring suburbia (11,4)","output":"### Answer: STOCKBROKER BELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: suburbia\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 touring) [CLERK'S TO TREK **plus**(with) BOB].\nDefn:  \u2026 outside eg. London, in which rich commuters, including stockbrokers, live."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long story about leader of Egypt (5)","output":"### Answer: YEARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long\n YARN(a story) **containing**(about) **the 1st letter of**(leader of) \"Egypt \".\nDefn: \u2026 for;ache for."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead-free waste and rubbish containing Iodine and pigments (3,6)","output":"### Answer: OIL PAINTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pigments\n \"soil\"(waste, especially human excrement used as fertiliser \u2013 before modern sewage systems, there used to be night soil collectors) **minus its 1st letter**(Lead-free;without its leading character) **plus**(and)PANTS(British expression for nonsense;rubbish, as in \"it wasn't music, it was pants!) **containing**(containing) I(chemical symbol for the element, iodine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small part of Stuart in film? (6)","output":"### Answer: LITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small part,Stuart in film\n Double defn: 2nd: From the film, Stuart Little."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After next month a union may be so unscathed (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SCOT-FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: After next month a union may be so,unscathed\n Double defn: 1st: Reference to the referendum in September 2014 on whether Scotland should remain part of the United Kingdom."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Important person stops to welcome old insignificant people (8)","output":"### Answer: NOBODIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: insignificant people\n [ NOB(important person of wealth or social standing) + DIES(stops;ceases to be) ] **containing**(to welcome) O(abbrev. for \"old\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Graduate engineer has cards to trim (6)","output":"### Answer: BEDECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: to trim\n B.E.(a graduate engineer, with a Bachelor of Engineering) **plus**(has) DECK(a pack of playing cards)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article in Le Monde describing British nuclear boffin returning without being observed (9)","output":"### Answer: UNBEKNOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: without being observed\n UNE(an article in French grammar, as used in the newspaper Le Monde) **containing**(describing) B(abbrev. for \"British\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 returning) [ N(abbrev. for \"nuclear\") + WONK(one who is very clever and obsessed with a certain field) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Additional passage court dismissed (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Additional\n \"extract\"(a passage taken from a larger text) **minus**(\u2026 dismissed) \"ct\"(abbrev. for a court of law)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parenting repels distressed business associate (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPING PARTNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: business associate\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 distressed) PARENTING REPELS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very special plea (3)","output":"### Answer: SOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plea\n SO(very, as in \"you're so beautiful\") + S(abbrev. for \"special\").\nDefn: \u2026 for urgent help."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commissioner imprisoned in royal vault for eternity (7,4)","output":"### Answer: KINGDOM COME \n ### Explanation: Definition: eternity\n COM(abbrev. for \"commissioner\") **contained in**(imprisoned in) [ KING(a royal personage) + DOME(a vault;a hemispherical roof)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Busy minx, loud rather than hard (5)","output":"### Answer: FUSSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Busy\n \"hussy\"(a minx;a bold or shameless woman) **with** \"f\"(abbrev. for \"forte\", the musical direction to play loudly) **replacing**(rather than) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hard\").\nDefn. and Answer: Cluttered with too much detail."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What may be read after dictator loses his head and goes berserk (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RIOT ACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: What may be read\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 and goes berserk) \"dictator \" **minus its 1st letter**(loses his head). A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue, as what someone may be threatened with if he\/she goes berserk."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Invigorated having been given a new tablet! (9)","output":"### Answer: REKINDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invigorated\n RE-KINDLE-D(cryptically, having been given a new Kindle, the electronic tablet for downloading and reading books)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative hurried back to argue (6)","output":"### Answer: NARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conservative\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) RAN(hurried;moved quickly) + ROW(to argue).\nDefn. and Answer: \u2026 in views, say;not liberal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fraternal American entertained by brothel keeper (3)","output":"### Answer: ELK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fraternal American\n **Hidden in**(entertained by) \"brothel keeper \".\nAnswer: With a capital, a member of the American fraternal organisation, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) that supports various charities. An amusing surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of school's short test for band (5)","output":"### Answer: STRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: band\n **The 1st letter of**(Head of) \"school\" **plus**(\u2026's) \"trial\"(a test) **minus its last letter**(short \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026;a thin streak, especially one of many running in parallel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: General transported a farm worker (7)","output":"### Answer: GLEANER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a farm worker\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 transported) GENERAL.\nDefn: \u2026 gathering grain left behind by reapers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunk sailor's had to provoke, as it were (2,2,5)","output":"### Answer: SO TO SPEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: as it were\n SOT(a drunkard) + O.S.(abbrev. for \"ordinary seaman\";a sailor) **plus**(had) **homophone of**(\u2026, as it were;so to speak \u2013 the defn. and answer doing double duty) \"pique\"(to provoke;to excite)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taste speed (4)","output":"### Answer: LICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taste,speed\n Double defn: 1st: To taste by passing the tongue over; and 2nd: \u2026 ;rate of movement, as in \"he was going at quite a lick when he crashed\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Translators maybe translating tussling\", I interposed (9)","output":"### Answer: LINGUISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Translators maybe\n **Anagram of**(translating) [TUSSLING co0(\u2026 interposed) I].\nAnswer: \u2026 may be translators as well."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thence reference is included in an article on memory (9)","output":"### Answer: THEREFROM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thence\n REF(abbrev. for \"reference\") **contained in**(is included in) [ THE(the definite article in grammar) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ROM(abbrev. for \"read only memory\" in a computer system) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start again after Catholic quits belief system (4)","output":"### Answer: REDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start again\n \"C\"(abbrev. for \"Catholic\") **deleted from**(quits) \"credo\"(a belief system)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Religious books about saint without a protective cover (7)","output":"### Answer: BIBLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: without a protective cover\n BIBLES(religious books) **containing**(about) S(abbrev. for \"saint\").\nDefn: \u2026, especially for babies while eating."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Etch English duck in a colour \u2013 quite the reverse (3,4)","output":"### Answer: EAT INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Etch\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + O(letter signifying zero;duck in cricket) **containing**(in \u2026 \u2013 quite the reverse;therefore out of) TINT(a colour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Camera accessory seen in college compartment (6)","output":"### Answer: UNIPOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Camera accessory\n UNI(short for \"university\";college) + POD(a suspended or detachable compartment for carrying people or instruments)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Car model's right to incorporate a bit of plastic material (5)","output":"### Answer: KAPOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\n [ KA(a Ford car model) + OK(right!;good!) ] **containing**(to incorporate) **the 1st letter of**(a bit of) \"plastic \".\nDefn: Silky fibre from the seeds of the tropical silk cotton or kapok tree."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nest by a lake (5)","output":"### Answer: AERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nest\n A + ERIE(on the Great Lakes in North America).\nDefn: \u2026 of a bird of prey, say, an eagle, built high on a mountain"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Religious messenger is half-cut _(3)","output":"### Answer: NUN \n ### Explanation: Definition:  _\n \"nuncio\"(a religious messenger representing the Pope;a papal ambassador) **minus its last 3 letters**(is half-cut).\nDefn: Blankspace;emptiness, as underlined \u2013 unless there's something missing from the clue.\nAnswer: Term for \"Nothing\" when texting on your mobile. I hope my explanation's correct.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.  (ELK is not the answer to pic7.)\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some bird atop a Greek temple? (9)","output":"### Answer: PARTHENON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Greek temple\n PART(some of) + HEN(a female bird) + ON(atop)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Direction to flee to Gateshead or be tortured (5)","output":"### Answer: WRUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: tortured\n W(abbrev. for the direction, west) + RUN(to flee) **plus**(to) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's-head) \"Gate \".\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"put through the wringer\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop pal producing computers (7)","output":"### Answer: LAPTOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: computers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 producing) STOP PAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beginning to fall for America? (7)","output":"### Answer: OCTOBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginning to fall for America\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the autumn season, known as the fall in America."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sees sound clutch (5)","output":"### Answer: SEIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: clutch\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 sound) \"Sees \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of obsession leads to no ammonia being processed (9)","output":"### Answer: MONOMANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of obsession\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 being processed) NO AMMONIA.\nDefn: \u2026 about a single thing, idea, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Choice location for political propaganda (8,7)","output":"### Answer: ELECTION ADDRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: political propaganda\n ELECTION(the process of exercising one's choice) + ADDRESS(a location, usually where you live)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps stare around new site, then read essays (9)","output":"### Answer: TREATISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: essays\n **Anagram of**(Perhaps) STARE **containing**(around) **anagram of**(new) SITE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beast of burden arrived at first light (5)","output":"### Answer: CAMEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beast of burden\n CAME(arrived at) + **the 1st letter of**(first) \"light \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hand over bear (7)","output":"### Answer: DELIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hand over,bear\n Double defn: 2nd: To give forth or produce."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Question heavyweight returning something (7)","output":"### Answer: WHATNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: something\n WHAT?(a type of question) + **reversal of**(\u2026 returning) TON(a heavy weight).\nDefn: \u2026, the name of which is unknown, temporarily forgotten or deliberately overlooked."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bother before every single enquiry today, initially (5)","output":"### Answer: BESET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bother\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"before every single enquiry today \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polite Scotsmen, who are not in the services (9)","output":"### Answer: CIVILIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: who are not in the services\n CIVIL(polite;courteous) + IANS(plural of the archetypal Scots male name).\nDefn: Those not actively in the military services."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sparkling gemstone Edward sent, reportedly (10)","output":"### Answer: OPALESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sparkling\n OPAL(a gemstone) + E(abbrev. for \"Edward\", as in \"King Edward\", I take it) + **homophone of**(\u2026, reportedly) \"sent \".\nDefn: \u2026, like, well, an opal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chart Italian note with point of pencil (8)","output":"### Answer: GRAPHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: point of pencil\n GRAPH(a chart) + I(abbrev. for \"Italian\") + TE(syllable used for the seventh note in the musical scale).\nDefn: What pencil lead at the point of a pencil is made of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Select church rings Home Counties (6)","output":"### Answer: CHOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Select\n CH(abbrev. for \"church\") + **2 x**(\u2026s) O(letter in the shape of a ring) + SE(abbrev. for the southeastern part of England which comprise the Home Counties)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animals make news, they say (4)","output":"### Answer: GNUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animals\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, they say) \"news \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watchful folk in manic SOS broadcast (10)","output":"### Answer: INSOMNIACS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Watchful folk\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) IN MANIC SOS.\nDefn: People who can't help but keep awake (and watch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheated, but clocked twice? (3-5)","output":"### Answer: TWO-TIMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheated\n TWO(twice) -TIMED(clocked;recorded the duration of an event)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model city headgear (6)","output":"### Answer: TURBAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: headgear\n T(the famous old-time Ford car model) + URBAN(descriptive of a city)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One tabloid newspaper turned up gelling agent (4)","output":"### Answer: AGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: gelling agent\n A(one) + **reversal of**(\u2026 turned up, in a down clue) RAG(a tabloid newspaper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Satellite impressed romantic lunatic (10)","output":"### Answer: MOONSTRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: romantic,lunatic\n MOON(satellite of a planet) + STRUCK(impressed;affected keenly or forcibly).\nDouble defns: Both as adjectives, as is the answer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Submit Laos, perhaps, to dictatorship (10)","output":"### Answer: ABSOLUTISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: dictatorship\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, perhaps) SUBMIT LAOS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird number four swallowed tart up (8)","output":"### Answer: TITIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tart up\n TIT(any of a family of small songbirds) + IV(Roman numeral for the number four) + ATE(swallowed).\nAnswer:  \u2026 as with these (car and girls):"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheese for me? On the contrary, it's all in the mind (8)","output":"### Answer: EMMENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheese\n **Reversal of**(\u2026? On the contrary) ME + MENTAL(descriptive of what's occurring only in the mind)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Register to volunteer (6)","output":"### Answer: ENLIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Register,to volunteer\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 to join the military, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Car led criminal to nurse (6)","output":"### Answer: CRADLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to nurse\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 criminal) CAR LED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obligation for young society girl, given time (4)","output":"### Answer: DEBT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obligation\n DEB(short for \"debutante\";a young girl who's come out in society) **plus**(given) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some bird atop a Greek temple? (9)","output":"### Answer: PARTHENON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Greek temple\n PART(some of) + HEN(a female bird) + ON(atop)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Direction to flee to Gateshead or be tortured (5)","output":"### Answer: WRUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: tortured\n W(abbrev. for the direction, west) + RUN(to flee) **plus**(to) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's-head) \"Gate \".\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"put through the wringer\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop pal producing computers (7)","output":"### Answer: LAPTOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: computers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 producing) STOP PAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beginning to fall for America? (7)","output":"### Answer: OCTOBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginning to fall for America\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the autumn season, known as the fall in America."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sees sound clutch (5)","output":"### Answer: SEIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: clutch\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 sound) \"Sees \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of obsession leads to no ammonia being processed (9)","output":"### Answer: MONOMANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of obsession\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 being processed) NO AMMONIA.\nDefn: \u2026 about a single thing, idea, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Choice location for political propaganda (8,7)","output":"### Answer: ELECTION ADDRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: political propaganda\n ELECTION(the process of exercising one's choice) + ADDRESS(a location, usually where you live)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps stare around new site, then read essays (9)","output":"### Answer: TREATISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: essays\n **Anagram of**(Perhaps) STARE **containing**(around) **anagram of**(new) SITE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beast of burden arrived at first light (5)","output":"### Answer: CAMEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beast of burden\n CAME(arrived at) + **the 1st letter of**(first) \"light \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hand over bear (7)","output":"### Answer: DELIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hand over,bear\n Double defn: 2nd: To give forth or produce."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Question heavyweight returning something (7)","output":"### Answer: WHATNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: something\n WHAT?(a type of question) + **reversal of**(\u2026 returning) TON(a heavy weight).\nDefn: \u2026, the name of which is unknown, temporarily forgotten or deliberately overlooked."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bother before every single enquiry today, initially (5)","output":"### Answer: BESET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bother\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"before every single enquiry today \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polite Scotsmen, who are not in the services (9)","output":"### Answer: CIVILIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: who are not in the services\n CIVIL(polite;courteous) + IANS(plural of the archetypal Scots male name).\nDefn: Those not actively in the military services."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sparkling gemstone Edward sent, reportedly (10)","output":"### Answer: OPALESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sparkling\n OPAL(a gemstone) + E(abbrev. for \"Edward\", as in \"King Edward\", I take it) + **homophone of**(\u2026, reportedly) \"sent \".\nDefn: \u2026, like, well, an opal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chart Italian note with point of pencil (8)","output":"### Answer: GRAPHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: point of pencil\n GRAPH(a chart) + I(abbrev. for \"Italian\") + TE(syllable used for the seventh note in the musical scale).\nDefn: What pencil lead at the point of a pencil is made of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Select church rings Home Counties (6)","output":"### Answer: CHOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Select\n CH(abbrev. for \"church\") + **2 x**(\u2026s) O(letter in the shape of a ring) + SE(abbrev. for the southeastern part of England which comprise the Home Counties)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animals make news, they say (4)","output":"### Answer: GNUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animals\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, they say) \"news \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watchful folk in manic SOS broadcast (10)","output":"### Answer: INSOMNIACS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Watchful folk\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) IN MANIC SOS.\nDefn: People who can't help but keep awake (and watch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheated, but clocked twice? (3-5)","output":"### Answer: TWO-TIMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheated\n TWO(twice) -TIMED(clocked;recorded the duration of an event)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model city headgear (6)","output":"### Answer: TURBAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: headgear\n T(the famous old-time Ford car model) + URBAN(descriptive of a city)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One tabloid newspaper turned up gelling agent (4)","output":"### Answer: AGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: gelling agent\n A(one) + **reversal of**(\u2026 turned up, in a down clue) RAG(a tabloid newspaper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Satellite impressed romantic lunatic (10)","output":"### Answer: MOONSTRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: romantic,lunatic\n MOON(satellite of a planet) + STRUCK(impressed;affected keenly or forcibly).\nDouble defns: Both as adjectives, as is the answer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Submit Laos, perhaps, to dictatorship (10)","output":"### Answer: ABSOLUTISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: dictatorship\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, perhaps) SUBMIT LAOS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird number four swallowed tart up (8)","output":"### Answer: TITIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tart up\n TIT(any of a family of small songbirds) + IV(Roman numeral for the number four) + ATE(swallowed).\nAnswer:  \u2026 as with these (car and girls):"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheese for me? On the contrary, it's all in the mind (8)","output":"### Answer: EMMENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheese\n **Reversal of**(\u2026? On the contrary) ME + MENTAL(descriptive of what's occurring only in the mind)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Register to volunteer (6)","output":"### Answer: ENLIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Register,to volunteer\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 to join the military, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Car led criminal to nurse (6)","output":"### Answer: CRADLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to nurse\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 criminal) CAR LED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obligation for young society girl, given time (4)","output":"### Answer: DEBT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obligation\n DEB(short for \"debutante\";a young girl who's come out in society) **plus**(given) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pageant held for knight (7)","output":"### Answer: GALAHAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: knight\n GALA(a pageant;a festive occasion) + HAD(held;possessed).\nDefn: One of King Arthur's."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Church ointment is carried in plate, briefly (7)","output":"### Answer: CHRISOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Church ointment\n IS **contained in**(carried in) \"chrome\"(to plate with chromium, usually by electroplating) **minus its last letter**(\u2026, briefly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time wasted by appalled one hiding under cover (9)","output":"### Answer: DISGUISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: under cover\n \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") ***deleted from***(wasted by) \"disgusted\"(appalled;sickened) **containing**(\u2026 hiding) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regenerated fellows listened to guiding spirit (5)","output":"### Answer: NUMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: guiding spirit\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 listened to) \"new men\"(regenerated fellows).\nDefn: A guiding principle, force, or spirit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spinner of web in wood approaches a forgotten shelter (3,7-3)","output":"### Answer: TIM BERNERS-LEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spinner of web\n TIMBER(wood) + \"nears\"(approaches) **minus**(\u2026 forgotten) \"a\" + LEE(shelter).\nDefn: Cryptic, the inventor of the World Wide Web."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What gets to stick when one's terribly hot in it? (8)","output":"### Answer: CLOTHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: What gets to stick when one's terribly hot in it\n CLING(to stick to) **containing**(\u2026 in it) **anagram of**(terribly) HOT. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue.\nYou could be hot in it and it clings to you \u2026 or vice versa:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Centre Right is showing excess of ambition, maybe (6)","output":"### Answer: HUBRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: excess of ambition, maybe\n HUB(the centre of a network) + R(abbrev. for \"right\") + IS.\nDefn: A literary term for, in Greek tragedy, an excess of ambition, pride, etc. leading to the transgressor's ruin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweet, sweet stuff unwrapped? Not eating that! (6)","output":"### Answer: NOUGAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\n \"sugar\"(sweet stuff) ***minus its 1st and last letters***(unwrapped) **contained in**(\u2026 eating that) NOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife with repeated hesitation, an unsettled type (8)","output":"### Answer: WANDERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: an unsettled type\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") + AND(with;plus) + **2 x**(repeated) ER(an expression of hesitation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Procedure for making arch is evident in these pieces of furniture? (7,6)","output":"### Answer: ROCKING CHAIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these pieces of furniture\n A reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**ROCKING**) **CHAIRS** = Procedure for making \"arch is\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arab finishing with camels gets car (5)","output":"### Answer: SAUDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arab\n **The last letter of**(finishing with) \"camels \" **plus**(gets) AUDI(the German car marque)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fresh fruit deli provided for festival (3,2-4)","output":"### Answer: EID UL-FITR \n ### Explanation: Definition: festival\n **Anagram of**(Fresh) FRUIT DELI.\nDefn: \u2026 that ends the fast of Ramadan. As with other Romanised non-English words, there are a variety of spellings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stupid types fail ultimately \u2013 as shown in school records (7)","output":"### Answer: SCHLEPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stupid types\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"fail \" **contained in**(as shown in) [ SCH(abbrev. for \"sch\") + EPS(the former 45 rpm extended play music records) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gentleman of healthy appearance said to get too much (7)","output":"### Answer: SURFEIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: too much\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said) [ \"Sir\"(form of polite address for a gentleman) + \"fit\"(of a healthy appearance) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top place needs stuff bought \u2013 nothing to be missing (4)","output":"### Answer: GODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top place\n \"goods\"(stuff that's been bought) **minus**(\u2026 to be missing) \"o\"(the letter representing 0;nothing).\nDefn: Cryptic. The upper gallery seating area in a theatre, nearest the ceiling and furthest from the stage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French emperor for three months in the country (7)","output":"### Answer: LESOTHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n LES(French for \"the\") + OTHO(Roman Emperor who ruled for three months)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transport a thousand bits and pieces left after harvesting (5)","output":"### Answer: HAULM \n ### Explanation: Definition: bits and pieces left after harvesting\n HAUL(to transport) + M(Roman numeral for a thousand).\nDefn: Collectively, the stems and stalks of grass, grain, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sees records being broken by English sailors (8)","output":"### Answer: DISCERNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sees\n DISCS(circular plates containing audio-visual recorded material) **containing**(being broken by) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + RN(abbrev. for the Royal Navy) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rhythmic jazz fan outside sleazy club (6)","output":"### Answer: CADENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rhythmic\n CAT(slang for a jazz music fan) **containing**(outside) DEN(a club where one might get sleazy entertainment).\nDefn: Having cadence or rhythm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage a delivery trip in a car (9)","output":"### Answer: RUNAROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: a car\n RUN(to manage, say, an organisation) + A + ROUND(a regular delivery trip of papers, milk, etc.).\nDefn: Aka a runabout."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sister's eaten enough \u2013 picky type wanting a bit of everything? (7)","output":"### Answer: SAMPLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: picky type wanting a bit of everything\n SR(abbrev. for a sister in a religious order) **containing**(eaten) AMPLE(enough,or more than enough) .\nDefn: One who takes a sample of this, that, and the other, and another and \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mentor is so unconventional as educator (10)","output":"### Answer: MONTESSORI \n ### Explanation: Definition: educator\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unconventional) MENTOR IS SO.\nAnswer: Maria, Italian educator who evolved a method, named after her, of teaching children."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Professionals in film industry, who could make actress sin (10)","output":"### Answer: SCENARISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Professionals in film industry\n **Anagram of**(could make) ACTRESS SIN.\nDefn: \u2026 who write screen plays, or storylines."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Festival founder in area of land once getting communications expert (9)","output":"### Answer: HEAVISIDE \n ### Explanation: This is the answer using the cheat button, but I am lost as to what it is or how to explain it.  I can only come up with Oliver Heaviside, physicist who was an expert in the field of electromagnetic propagation (communications?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They get charged, put in cells (8)","output":"### Answer: CATHODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They get charged, put in cells\n Cryptic defn: The electrically charged terminal in a primary cell or battery, or an electrolytic cell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A local Conservative youngster with no yen to be like an oik (7)","output":"### Answer: UNCOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: like an oik\n 'UN(\"a\";one, in local patois or dialect) + C(abbrev. for \"Conservative\" in politics) + \"youth\"(a youngster) **minus**(with no) \"y\"(abbrev. for the Japanese currency, yen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hurt again? Get time out (7)","output":"### Answer: RESPITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: time out\n RE-(the prefix indicating again;one more time) + SPITE(to hurt;to offend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monster to advance ignoring initial publicity (6)","output":"### Answer: OGRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monster\n \"progress\"(to advance) **minus its 1st two letters**(ignoring initial) \"pr\"(abbrev. for \"public relations\";publicity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I would look to expend minimal energy (5)","output":"### Answer: IDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I would look to expend minimal energy\n I'D(contraction of \"I would\") + \"leer\"(to look sneeringly, suggestively, or obliquely) **minus the 1st letter of**(minimal) \"energy \". Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incompetent person's endless chatter (4)","output":"### Answer: PRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Incompetent person\n \"prate\"(to chatter, idly and, well, endlessly) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 chatter) .\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pageant held for knight (7)","output":"### Answer: GALAHAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: knight\n GALA(a pageant;a festive occasion) + HAD(held;possessed).\nDefn: One of King Arthur's."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Church ointment is carried in plate, briefly (7)","output":"### Answer: CHRISOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Church ointment\n IS **contained in**(carried in) \"chrome\"(to plate with chromium, usually by electroplating) **minus its last letter**(\u2026, briefly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time wasted by appalled one hiding under cover (9)","output":"### Answer: DISGUISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: under cover\n \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") de0(wasted by) \"disgusted\"(appalled;sickened) **containing**(\u2026 hiding) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regenerated fellows listened to guiding spirit (5)","output":"### Answer: NUMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: guiding spirit\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 listened to) \"new men\"(regenerated fellows).\nDefn: A guiding principle, force, or spirit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spinner of web in wood approaches a forgotten shelter (3,7-3)","output":"### Answer: TIM BERNERS-LEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spinner of web\n TIMBER(wood) + \"nears\"(approaches) **minus**(\u2026 forgotten) \"a\".\nDefn: Cryptic, the inventor of the World Wide Web."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What gets to stick when one's terribly hot in it? (8)","output":"### Answer: CLOTHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: What gets to stick when one's terribly hot in it\n CLING(to stick to) **containing**(\u2026 in it) **anagram of**(terribly) HOT. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue.\nYou could be hot in it and it clings to you \u2026or vice versa:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Centre Right is showing excess of ambition, maybe (6)","output":"### Answer: HUBRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: excess of ambition, maybe\n HUB(the centre of a network) + R(abbrev. for \"right\") + IS.\nDefn: A literary term for, in Greek tragedy, an excess of ambition, pride, etc. leading to the transgressor's ruin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweet, sweet stuff unwrapped? Not eating that! (6)","output":"### Answer: NOUGAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\n \"sugar\"(sweet stuff) ***minus its 1st and last letters***(unwrapped) **contained in**(\u2026 eating that) NOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife with repeated hesitation, an unsettled type (8)","output":"### Answer: WANDERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: an unsettled type\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") + AND(with;plus) + **2 x**(repeated) ER(an expression of hesitation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Procedure for making arch is evident in these pieces of furniture? (7,6)","output":"### Answer: ROCKING CHAIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these pieces of furniture\n A reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**ROCKING**) **CHAIRS** = Procedure for making \"arch is\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arab finishing with camels gets car (5)","output":"### Answer: SAUDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arab\n **The last letter of**(finishing with) \"camels \" **plus**(gets) AUDI(the German car marque)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fresh fruit deli provided for festival (3,2-4)","output":"### Answer: EID UL-FITR \n ### Explanation: Definition: festival\n **Anagram of**(Fresh) FRUIT DELI.\nDefn: \u2026 that ends the fast of Ramadan. As with other Romanised non-English words, there are a variety of spellings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stupid types fail ultimately \u2013 as shown in school records (7)","output":"### Answer: SCHLEPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stupid types\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"fail \" **contained in**(as shown in) [ SCH(abbrev. for \"sch\") + EPS(the former 45 rpm extended play music records) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gentleman of healthy appearance said to get too much (7)","output":"### Answer: SURFEIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: too much\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said) [ \"Sir\"(form of polite address for a gentleman) + \"fit\"(of a healthy appearance) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top place needs stuff bought \u2013 nothing to be missing (4)","output":"### Answer: GODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top place\n \"goods\"(stuff that's been bought) **minus**(\u2026 to be missing) \"o\"(the letter representing 0;nothing).\nDefn: Cryptic. The upper gallery seating area in a theatre, nearest the ceiling and furthest from the stage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French emperor for three months in the country (7)","output":"### Answer: LESOTHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n LES(French for \"the\") + OTHO(Roman Emperor who ruled for three months)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transport a thousand bits and pieces left after harvesting (5)","output":"### Answer: HAULM \n ### Explanation: Definition: bits and pieces left after harvesting\n HAUL(to transport) + M(Roman numeral for a thousand).\nDefn: Collectively, the stems and stalks of grass, grain, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sees records being broken by English sailors (8)","output":"### Answer: DISCERNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sees\n DISCS(circular plates containing audio-visual recorded material) **containing**(being broken by) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + RN(abbrev. for the Royal Navy) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rhythmic jazz fan outside sleazy club (6)","output":"### Answer: CADENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rhythmic\n CAT(slang for a jazz music fan) **containing**(outside) DEN(a club where one might get sleazy entertainment).\nDefn: Having cadence or rhythm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage a delivery trip in a car (9)","output":"### Answer: RUNAROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: a car\n RUN(to manage, say, an organisation) + A + ROUND(a regular delivery trip of papers, milk, etc.).\nDefn: Aka a runabout."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sister's eaten enough \u2013 picky type wanting a bit of everything? (7)","output":"### Answer: SAMPLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: picky type wanting a bit of everything\n SR(abbrev. for a sister in a religious order) **containing**(eaten) AMPLE(enough,or more than enough) .\nDefn: One who takes a sample of this, that, and the other, and another and \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mentor is so unconventional as educator (10)","output":"### Answer: MONTESSORI \n ### Explanation: Definition: educator\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unconventional) MENTOR IS SO.\nAnswer: Maria, Italian educator who evolved a method, named after her, of teaching children."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Professionals in film industry, who could make actress sin (10)","output":"### Answer: SCENARISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Professionals in film industry\n **Anagram of**(could make) ACTRESS SIN.\nDefn: \u2026 who write screen plays, or storylines."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Festival founder in area of land once getting communications expert (9)","output":"### Answer: HEAVISIDE \n ### Explanation: This is the answer using the cheat button, but I have no clue what it is or how to explain it.  I can only come up with Oliver Heaviside, physicist who was an expert in electromagnetism propagation (communications?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They get charged, put in cells (8)","output":"### Answer: CATHODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They get charged, put in cells\n Cryptic defn: The electrically charged terminal in a primary cell or battery, or an electrolytic cell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A local Conservative youngster with no yen to be like an oik (7)","output":"### Answer: UNCOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: like an oik\n 'UN(\"a\";one, in local patois or dialect) + C(abbrev. for \"Conservative\" in politics) + \"youth\"(a youngster) **minus**(with no) \"y\"(abbrev. for the Japanese currency, yen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hurt again? Get time out (7)","output":"### Answer: RESPITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: time out\n RE-(the prefix indicating again;one more time) + SPITE(to hurt;to offend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monster to advance ignoring initial publicity (6)","output":"### Answer: OGRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monster\n \"progress\"(to advance) **minus its 1st two letters**(ignoring initial) \"pr\"(abbrev. for \"public relations\";publicity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I would look to expend minimal energy (5)","output":"### Answer: IDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I would look to expend minimal energy\n I'D(contraction of \"I would\") + \"leer\"(to look sneeringly, suggestively, or obliquely) **minus the 1st letter of**(minimal) \"energy \". Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incompetent person's endless chatter (4)","output":"### Answer: PRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Incompetent person\n \"prate\"(to chatter, idly and, well, endlessly) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 chatter) .\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offhand about injured people with no commitments (6)","output":"### Answer: CASUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offhand\n \"casualties\"(injure people) **minus**(with no) \"ties\"(commitments)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have responsibility for poem in Old English (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have responsibility for\n VERSE(poem, or part of one) **contained in**(in) OE(abbrev. for \"Old English\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mass tumult I'd fermented against Europe (9)","output":"### Answer: MULTITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mass\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fermented) TUMULT I'D **plus**(against) E(abbrev. for \"Europe\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink made with Ontario jam (5)","output":"### Answer: RIOJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **Hidden in**(made with) \"Ontario jam \".\nAnswer: Wine from the region of the same name in northern Spain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On many occasions Odette favours talking initially in French (5)","output":"### Answer: OFTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: On many occasions\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"Odette favours talking \" + EN(French for \"in\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Main points of denial he's fabricated (9)","output":"### Answer: HEADLINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Main points\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fabricated) DENIAL HE'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Online forum is primarily tedious babble (7)","output":"### Answer: TWITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Online forum\n **The 1st letter of**(primarily) \"tedious \" + WITTER(babble;idle chatter, from dialect). And quite an accurate surface, I think."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Urge former partner to get hormone treatment without oestrogen at first (6)","output":"### Answer: EXHORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Urge\n EX(former partner) **plus**(to get) HRT(abbrev. for \"hormone replacement therapy\", treatment mainly for menopausal women and trans-sexuals) **containing**(without) **the 1st letter of**(.. at first) \"oestrogen \". An apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two days between a drink makes sense (4,2)","output":"### Answer: ADDS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: makes sense\n 2x(Two) D(abbrev. for \"day\") **contained in**(between) [A + SUP(a mouthful of drink)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoyed with fresh start decided on (7)","output":"### Answer: SETTLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: decided on\n \"nettled\"(annoyed) **with 1st letter replaced**(with fresh start)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taming her turns out to be a difficult experience (9)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTMARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a difficult experience\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 turns out) TAMING HER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set on overturning records (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: records\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 overturning) SET ON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook in front of red-hot kiln (5)","output":"### Answer: ROAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cook\n **The 1st letter of**(front of) \"red-hot \" + OAST(a kiln for drying, mainly, hops)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collapsed upon ropes, deliberately (2,7)","output":"### Answer: ON PURPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: deliberately\n **Anagram of**(Collapsed) UPON ROPES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old-fashioned father conceals time with new model (7)","output":"### Answer: PATTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: model\n PATER(an old-fashioned term for \"father\") **containing**(conceals) T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(with) N(abbrev. for \"model\").\nDefn: \u2026 to copy or work from."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They say you honour Labour leader at one (6)","output":"### Answer: UNITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: one\n **Homophone of**(They say) [\"you\" + \"knight\"(to honour) ] ED(Miliband, current leader of the British Labour Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relief to appear in sitcom for teenagers (7)","output":"### Answer: COMFORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relief\n **Hidden in**(to appear in) \"sitcom for teenagers \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Divorce here in Croatia? (5)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divorce,here in Croatia\n Double defn: 2nd: A port and resort in Croatia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puts off introduction of annual time extensions among foreigners (9)","output":"### Answer: ALIENATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puts off\n **The 1st letters, respectively of**(introduction of) \"annual time extensions \" **contained in**(among) ALIENS(foreigners)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Choose to limit time with sweetheart in work (7)","output":"### Answer: OPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: work\n OPT(to choose) **containing**(to limit) ERA(a long period of time) **plus**(with) **the central letter of**(\u2026heart) \"sweet \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loner prepared to sign up (5)","output":"### Answer: ENROL \n ### Explanation: Definition: to sign up\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 prepared) LONER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rogue small business could be under control, finally (9)","output":"### Answer: SCOUNDREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rogue\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a business concern) + **anagram of**(could be) UNDER + **the last letter of**(\u2026, finally) \"control \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broken down! Please pass (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pass\n **Anagram of**(Broken down) PLEASE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He creates hollow teeth with gold top and bottom (6)","output":"### Answer: AUTHOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: He creates\n \"teeth\" **minus all its inner letters**(hollow \u2026) **contained in** [ AU(chemical symbol for the element, gold)( with \u2026 top) + OR(adjective or noun for \"gold\" in heraldry)( with \u2026 bottom) ]. An amusing surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mad to mix a gin and tonic without company (9)","output":"### Answer: INDIGNANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mad\n **Anagram of**(to mix) \"gin and tonic \" **minus**(without) \"co\"(abbrev. for \"company\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's not really cricket \u2013 especially not on the road! (3-3-3)","output":"### Answer: HIT-AND-RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's not really cricket \u2013 especially not on the road\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a play in baseball, though of course, there's some hitting and running in cricket.\nAnswer: It's not only not cricket, but a criminal offence on the road."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Military unit also taken in by scheme (7)","output":"### Answer: PLATOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Military unit\n TOO(also) **contained in**(taken in by) PLAN(a scheme)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tired general captured by secret agent (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tired\n LEE(any of a number of generals, though the most well-known one is Robert E., of the American Civil War \u2013 a favourite of crossword setters) **contained in**(captured by) SPY(a secret agent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Children who don't have social workers go downhill (7)","output":"### Answer: DESCEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: go downhill\n \"descendants\"(children, and children's children and so forth) **minus**(who don't have) \"ants\"(social insects of whose castes is the worker)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expose cover-up by international body? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNWRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expose\n WRAP(cover up) **placed below**(by, in a down clue) UN(abbrev. for the international body, the United Nations)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draw secures extremely triumphal championship (5)","output":"### Answer: TITLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: championship\n TIE(a draw, say, in a competitive match) **containing**(secures) **the 1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"triumphal \". A surface that could apply to the last match in a league."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recommend eating river fish (5)","output":"### Answer: TROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n TOUT(to recommend;to solicit customers) **containing**(eating) R(abbrev. for \"river\").\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offhand about injured people with no commitments (6)","output":"### Answer: CASUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offhand\n \"casualties\"(injure people) **minus**(with no) \"ties\"(commitments)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have responsibility for poem in Old English (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have responsibility for\n VERSE(poem, or part of one) **contained in**(in) OE(abbrev. for \"Old English\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mass tumult I'd fermented against Europe (9)","output":"### Answer: MULTITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mass\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fermented) TUMULT I'D **plus**(against) E(abbrev. for \"Europe\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink made with Ontario jam (5)","output":"### Answer: RIOJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **Hidden in**(made with) \"Ontario jam \".\nAnswer: Wine from the region of the same name in northern Spain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On many occasions Odette favours talking initially in French (5)","output":"### Answer: OFTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: On many occasions\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"Odette favours talking \" + EN(French for \"in\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Main points of denial he's fabricated (9)","output":"### Answer: HEADLINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Main points\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fabricated) DENIAL HE'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Online forum is primarily tedious babble (7)","output":"### Answer: TWITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Online forum\n **The 1st letter of**(primarily) \"tedious \" + WITTER(babble;idle chatter, from dialect). And quite an accurate surface, I think."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Urge former partner to get hormone treatment without oestrogen at first (6)","output":"### Answer: EXHORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Urge\n EX(former partner) **plus**(to get) HRT(abbrev. for \"hormone replacement therapy\", treatment mainly for menopausal women and trans-sexuals) **containing**(without) **the 1st letter of**(.. at first) \"oestrogen \". An apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two days between a drink makes sense (4,2)","output":"### Answer: ADDS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: makes sense\n 2x(Two) D(abbrev. for \"day\") **contained in**(between) [A + SUP(a mouthful of drink)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoyed with fresh start decided on (7)","output":"### Answer: SETTLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: decided on\n \"nettled\"(annoyed) **with 1st letter replaced**(with fresh start)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taming her turns out to be a difficult experience (9)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTMARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a difficult experience\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 turns out) TAMING HER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set on overturning records (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: records\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 overturning) SET ON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook in front of red-hot kiln (5)","output":"### Answer: ROAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cook\n **The 1st letter of**(front of) \"red-hot \" + OAST(a kiln for drying, mainly, hops)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collapsed upon ropes, deliberately (2,7)","output":"### Answer: ON PURPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: deliberately\n **Anagram of**(Collapsed) UPON ROPES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old-fashioned father conceals time with new model (7)","output":"### Answer: PATTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: model\n PATER(an old-fashioned term for \"father\") **containing**(conceals) T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(with) N(abbrev. for \"new\").\nDefn: \u2026 to copy or work from."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They say you honour Labour leader at one (6)","output":"### Answer: UNITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: one\n **Homophone of**(They say) [\"you\" + \"knight\"(to honour) ] ED(Miliband, current leader of the British Labour Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relief to appear in sitcom for teenagers (7)","output":"### Answer: COMFORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relief\n **Hidden in**(to appear in) \"sitcom for teenagers \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Divorce here in Croatia? (5)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divorce,here in Croatia\n Double defn: 2nd: A port and resort in Croatia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puts off introduction of annual time extensions among foreigners (9)","output":"### Answer: ALIENATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puts off\n **The 1st letters, respectively of**(introduction of) \"annual time extensions \" **contained in**(among) ALIENS(foreigners)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Choose to limit time with sweetheart in work (7)","output":"### Answer: OPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: work\n OPT(to choose) **containing**(to limit) ERA(a long period of time) **plus**(with) **the central letter of**(\u2026heart) \"sweet \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loner prepared to sign up (5)","output":"### Answer: ENROL \n ### Explanation: Definition: to sign up\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 prepared) LONER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rogue small business could be under control, finally (9)","output":"### Answer: SCOUNDREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rogue\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a business concern) + **anagram of**(could be) UNDER + **the last letter of**(\u2026, finally) \"control \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broken down! Please pass (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pass\n **Anagram of**(Broken down) PLEASE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He creates hollow teeth with gold top and bottom (6)","output":"### Answer: AUTHOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: He creates\n \"teeth\" **minus all its inner letters**(hollow \u2026) **contained in** [ AU(chemical symbol for the element, gold)( with \u2026 top) + OR(adjective or noun for \"gold\" in heraldry)( with \u2026 bottom) ]. An amusing surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mad to mix a gin and tonic without company (9)","output":"### Answer: INDIGNANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mad\n **Anagram of**(to mix) \"gin and tonic \" **minus**(without) \"co\"(abbrev. for \"company\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's not really cricket \u2013 especially not on the road! (3-3-3)","output":"### Answer: HIT-AND-RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's not really cricket \u2013 especially not on the road\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a play in baseball, though of course, there's some hitting and running in cricket.\nAnswer: It's not only not cricket, but a criminal offence on the road."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Military unit also taken in by scheme (7)","output":"### Answer: PLATOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Military unit\n TOO(also) **contained in**(taken in by) PLAN(a scheme)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tired general captured by secret agent (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tired\n LEE(any of a number of generals, though the most well-known one is Robert E., of the American Civil War \u2013 a favourite of crossword setters) **contained in**(captured by) SPY(a secret agent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Children who don't have social workers go downhill (7)","output":"### Answer: DESCEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: go downhill\n \"descendants\"(children, and children's children and so forth) **minus**(who don't have) \"ants\"(social insects of whose castes is the worker)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expose cover-up by international body? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNWRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expose\n WRAP(cover up) **placed below**(by, in a down clue) UN(abbrev. for the international body, the United Nations)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draw secures extremely triumphal championship (5)","output":"### Answer: TITLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: championship\n TIE(a draw, say, in a competitive match) **containing**(secures) **the 1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"triumphal \". A surface that could apply to the last match in a league."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recommend eating river fish (5)","output":"### Answer: TROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n TOUT(to recommend;to solicit customers) **containing**(eating) R(abbrev. for \"river\").\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband engaged in parking say finds place for top gear (6)","output":"### Answer: HATPEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: place for top gear\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") + AT(to be engaged in an activity) + P(abbrev. for \"parking\") + EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;say).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. where to hang your hat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arab lord at sea discovers Canadian coast (8)","output":"### Answer: LABRADOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Canadian coast\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 at sea) ARAB LORD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sit one Oxbridge staffer in capsized ship (8)","output":"### Answer: POSEIDON \n ### Explanation: Definition: capsized ship\n POSE(to sit for, say, an artist) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + DON(one of the lecturing staff at the colleges in Oxbridge).\nDefn: \u2026 in the action-adventure disaster film, The Poseidon Adventure, and its sequel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman hiding information makes plan (6)","output":"### Answer: AGENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plan\n ADA(a woman's name) **containing**(hiding) GEN(information;dope) .\nDefn: \u2026 for attending to a number of matters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Completely hot dog sent to Oz (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN TOTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Completely\n IN(hot;currently popular) + TOTO(Dorothy's dog that followed her to the magical land of Oz)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Making strides in Berkshire town after time (8)","output":"### Answer: TREADING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Making strides\n READING(town in Berkshire, England) ** placed after**(after) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound sources agree with the dictionary (4,8)","output":"### Answer: ECHO CHAMBERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound sources\n ECHO(to agree with;to be the same as the original) CHAMBERS(the English red-covered dictionary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quarrel denigrates me, which is bad (12)","output":"### Answer: DISAGREEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quarrel\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, which is bad) DENIGRATES ME."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show less restraint in puzzle (8)","output":"### Answer: BEWILDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzle\n [BE WILDER](to show less restraint, more abandon)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current NKVD leader in old European place (6)","output":"### Answer: IBERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: old European place\n I(the symbol for an electrical current in physics) + BERIA(Lavrentiy, Stalin's man, chief of the NKVD, the Soviet police and secret police organisation).\nDefn: An ancient region corresponding roughly to present-day Georgia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secretary with wine gets government grant (6)","output":"### Answer: PATENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: government grant\n PA(abbrev. for \"personal assistant\";a secretary) **plus**(with) TENT(a red table wine from Alicante, Spain).\nDefn: \u2026 that confers on an inventor the sole right to make, use and sell his\/her invention for a limited period."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek festival in ring makes you cross (8)","output":"### Answer: DIAGONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: makes you cross\n AGON(an Ancient Greek festival in which competitors vied for prizes, eg. the Olympic Games) **contained in**(in) DIAL(to ring on the telephone).\nDefn:  A line you would use to cross out part of text."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrier wants assurance given unknown meat (8)","output":"### Answer: SEALYHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terrier\n SEAL(a mark of assurance or guarantee of authenticity or quality) **plus**(given) Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics) + HAM(meat from a pig, especially when salted or smoked)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relationship just beyond alpha female (6)","output":"### Answer: AFFAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relationship\n FAIR(just;equitable) **placed after**(beyond) [ A(abbrev. for \"alpha\") + F(abbrev. for \"female\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come close to Isthmia on horse (6)","output":"### Answer: AMOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come\n The last letter of(close to) \"Isthmia \" **placed above**(on, in a down clue) MOUNT(a horse to be ridden).\nDefn: \u2026 to, as in \"All those measures come to nothing\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Formless poem, Anne Hathaway's first, observed events (9)","output":"### Answer: PHENOMENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: observed events\n **Anagram of**(Formless) [ POEM, ANNE + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Hathaway\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kindly guardian Carmela Corleone? (9)","output":"### Answer: GODMOTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kindly guardian\n Cryptic defn: Reference to Carmela, the wife of Don Vito Corleone, the Godfather in Mario Puzo's novel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moonstruck in a cult after processing (7)","output":"### Answer: LUNATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moonstruck\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after processing) IN A CULT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist uses black and red dye (5)","output":"### Answer: BLAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n B(abbrev. for \"black\") **plus**(and) LAKE(a red dye consisting partly of lac).\nAnswer: William, 18-19C English painter, and poet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forward gets up (5)","output":"### Answer: AHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forward,up\n Double defn: 2nd: As when your team is 2 goals up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Such shares will take gold over two currencies (8)","output":"### Answer: ORDINARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Such shares\n OR(in heraldry, the colour of gold) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) [ DINAR(the currency unit of many Arab countries) + Y(abbrev. for \"yen\", the Japanese currency unit).\nAnswer: A class of shares or stocks in an incorporated company."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steel limb (3)","output":"### Answer: ARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steel,limb \n Double defn: 1st: A sword, an example of a weapon."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traditional music an answer to conflict in Crimea (9)","output":"### Answer: AMERICANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traditional music \n [ AN + A(abbrev. for \"answer\") ] **placed below**(to, in a down clue) **anagram of**(conflict in) CRIMEA.\nAnswer: In popular music, all forms of traditional music indigenous to America, and their modern variants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gambler leaving in happier financial circumstances (6,3)","output":"### Answer: BETTER OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: in happier financial circumstances \n BETTER(a gambler) OFF(leaving, as in \"I'm leaving, goodbye!\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barker's excellent ginger beer (8)","output":"### Answer: AIREDALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barker\n AI(excellent represented by A1, written with a Roman numeral) + RED(adjective for ginger hair, of a reddish-brown colour) + ALE(beer).\nAnswer: A large terrier."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lubricant good on the railway (3)","output":"### Answer: GEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lubricant\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) EL(an American short form for \"elevated railway or railroad\").\nDefn: \u2026 for personal or medical purposes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark, joining Liberal Party, under consideration for title (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: title\n { M(abbrev. for \"mark\", once the German currency unit) **placed below**(joining, in a down clue) [ L(abbrev. for \"Liberal\") + DO(a party;a social function) ] } **placed below**(under, in a down clue) EAR(favourable or sympathetic attention;consideration, as in \"she has the ear of the boss\" \u2013 how she's got it is a different story)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Savage goddess imprisons soldier raised in Rwandan capital (6)","output":"### Answer: KIGALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rwandan capital\n KALI(in Hinduism, the fearsome goddess of destruction, not only savage but cannibalistic) **containing**(imprisons) **reversal of**(\u2026 raised) GI(an American soldier).\nAnswer: Capital city of Rwanda."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I work as croupier and model (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: model\n I + DEAL(to distribute cards, part of a croupier's work)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughters desire Chuck (5)","output":"### Answer: DITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chuck\n D(abbrev. for \"daughters\") + ITCH(a desire waiting to be scratched).\nDefn: To discard;to abandon.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband engaged in parking say finds place for top gear (6)","output":"### Answer: HATPEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: place for top gear\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") + AT(to be engaged in an activity) + P(abbrev. for \"parking\") + EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;say).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. where to hang your hat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arab lord at sea discovers Canadian coast (8)","output":"### Answer: LABRADOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Canadian coast\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 at sea) ARAB LORD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sit one Oxbridge staffer in capsized ship (8)","output":"### Answer: POSEIDON \n ### Explanation: Definition: capsized ship\n POSE(to sit for, say, an artist) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + DON(one of the lecturing staff at the colleges in Oxbridge).\nDefn: \u2026 in the action-adventure disaster film, The Poseidon Adventure, and its sequel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman hiding information makes plan (6)","output":"### Answer: AGENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plan\n ADA(a woman's name) **containing**(hiding) GEN(information;dope) .\nDefn: \u2026 for attending to a number of matters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Completely hot dog sent to Oz (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN TOTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Completely\n IN(hot;currently popular) + TOTO(Dorothy's dog that followed her to the magical land of Oz)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Making strides in Berkshire town after time (8)","output":"### Answer: TREADING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Making strides\n READING(town in Berkshire, England) ** placed after**(after) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound sources agree with the dictionary (4,8)","output":"### Answer: ECHO CHAMBERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound sources\n ECHO(to agree with;to be the same as the original) CHAMBERS(the English red-covered dictionary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quarrel denigrates me, which is bad (12)","output":"### Answer: DISAGREEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quarrel\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, which is bad) DENIGRATES ME."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show less restraint in puzzle (8)","output":"### Answer: BEWILDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzle\n [BE WILDER](to show less restraint, more abandon)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current NKVD leader in old European place (6)","output":"### Answer: IBERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: old European place\n I(the symbol for an electrical current in physics) + BERIA(Lavrentiy, Stalin's man, chief of the NKVD, the Soviet police and secret police organisation).\nDefn: An ancient region corresponding roughly to present-day Georgia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secretary with wine gets government grant (6)","output":"### Answer: PATENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: government grant\n PA(abbrev. for \"personal assistant\";a secretary) **plus**(with) TENT(a red table wine from Alicante, Spain).\nDefn: \u2026 that confers on an inventor the sole right to make, use and sell his\/her invention for a limited period."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek festival in ring makes you cross (8)","output":"### Answer: DIAGONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: makes you cross\n AGON(an Ancient Greek festival in which competitors vied for prizes, eg. the Olympic Games) **contained in**(in) DIAL(to ring on the telephone).\nDefn:  A line you would use to cross out part of text."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrier wants assurance given unknown meat (8)","output":"### Answer: SEALYHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terrier\n SEAL(a mark of assurance or guarantee of authenticity or quality) **plus**(given) Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics) + HAM(meat from a pig, especially when salted or smoked)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relationship just beyond alpha female (6)","output":"### Answer: AFFAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relationship\n FAIR(just;equitable) **placed after**(beyond) [ A(abbrev. for \"alpha\") + F(abbrev. for \"female\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come close to Isthmia on horse (6)","output":"### Answer: AMOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come\n The last letter of(close to) \"Isthmia \" **placed above**(on, in a down clue) MOUNT(a horse to be ridden).\nDefn: \u2026 to, as in \"All those measures come to nothing\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Formless poem, Anne Hathaway's first, observed events (9)","output":"### Answer: PHENOMENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: observed events\n **Anagram of**(Formless) [ POEM, ANNE + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Hathaway\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kindly guardian Carmela Corleone? (9)","output":"### Answer: GODMOTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kindly guardian\n Cryptic defn: Reference to Carmela, the wife of Don Vito Corleone, the Godfather in Mario Puzo's novel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moonstruck in a cult after processing (7)","output":"### Answer: LUNATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moonstruck\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after processing) IN A CULT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist uses black and red dye (5)","output":"### Answer: BLAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n B(abbrev. for \"black\") **plus**(and) LAKE(a red dye consisting partly of lac).\nAnswer: William, 18-19C English painter, and poet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forward gets up (5)","output":"### Answer: AHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forward,up\n Double defn: 2nd: As when your team is 2 goals up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Such shares will take gold over two currencies (8)","output":"### Answer: ORDINARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Such shares\n OR(in heraldry, the colour of gold) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) [ DINAR(the currency unit of many Arab countries) + Y(abbrev. for \"yen\", the Japanese currency unit).\nAnswer: A class of shares or stocks in an incorporated company."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steel limb (3)","output":"### Answer: ARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steel,limb \n Double defn: 1st: A sword, an example of a weapon."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traditional music an answer to conflict in Crimea (9)","output":"### Answer: AMERICANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traditional music \n [ AN + A(abbrev. for \"answer\") ] **placed below**(to, in a down clue) **anagram of**(conflict in) CRIMEA.\nAnswer: In popular music, all forms of traditional music indigenous to America, and their modern variants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gambler leaving in happier financial circumstances (6,3)","output":"### Answer: BETTER OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: in happier financial circumstances \n BETTER(a gambler) OFF(leaving, as in \"I'm leaving, goodbye!\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barker's excellent ginger beer (8)","output":"### Answer: AIREDALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barker\n AI(excellent represented by A1, written with a Roman numeral) + RED(adjective for ginger hair, of a reddish-brown colour) + ALE(beer).\nAnswer: A large terrier."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lubricant good on the railway (3)","output":"### Answer: GEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lubricant\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) EL(an American short form for \"elevated railway or railroad\").\nDefn: \u2026 for personal or medical purposes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark, joining Liberal Party, under consideration for title (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: title\n { M(abbrev. for \"mark\", once the German currency unit) **placed below**(joining, in a down clue) [ L(abbrev. for \"Liberal\") + DO(a party;a social function) ] } **placed below**(under, in a down clue) EAR(favourable or sympathetic attention;consideration, as in \"she has the ear of the boss\" \u2013 how she's got it is a different story)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Savage goddess imprisons soldier raised in Rwandan capital (6)","output":"### Answer: KIGALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rwandan capital\n KALI(in Hinduism, the fearsome goddess of destruction, not only savage but cannibalistic) **containing**(imprisons) **reversal of**(\u2026 raised) GI(an American soldier).\nAnswer: Capital city of Rwanda."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I work as croupier and model (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: model\n I + DEAL(to distribute cards, part of a croupier's work)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughters desire Chuck (5)","output":"### Answer: DITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chuck\n D(abbrev. for \"daughters\") + ITCH(a desire waiting to be scratched).\nDefn: To discard;to abandon.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clothing a couple of unknowns, tailor had a stylistic mode of floral design (4,5,6)","output":"### Answer: LAZY DAISY STITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: mode of floral design\n **Anagram of**(tailor) HAD A STYLISTIC **containing**(Clothing) [Z,Y](a couple of symbols for unknown quantities in mathematics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The cracks in slippery surface required further assessment (7)","output":"### Answer: RETHINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: further assessment\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cracks) THE **contained in**(in) RINK(the slippery surface for ice skaters)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stuffed in general election, bitter (3)","output":"### Answer: ALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bitter\n **Hidden in**(Stuffed in) \"general election \".\nDefn: Beer with a high hop content, with a slightly bitter taste."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those charging club, perhaps, as one selling pork pies? (11)","output":"### Answer: BULLSHITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one selling pork pies\n BULLS(animals renowned for charging at you) + HITTER(thing that hits, whimsically;perhaps, a club).\nDefn: One telling pork pies;Cockney rhyming slang for \"lies\" can be said to be selling them, figuratively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Series of bars as animal restraint, ultimately \u2013 walker free? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CATTLE GRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Series of bars\n CAT(an animal) + **the last letter of**(\u2026, ultimately) \"restraint \" + LEG(what's used to walk with, whimsically, a walker) + RID(to free of something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Illegal drugs in clothing (4)","output":"### Answer: GEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illegal drugs,clothing\n Double defn: 1st: In slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beauty got to her feet? (4)","output":"### Answer: ROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beauty,got to her feet\n Double defn: 1st: A symbol of beauty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: There's silence after one's pushed flexible tube into sheep (4,6)","output":"### Answer: MUTE BUTTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: There's silence after one's pushed\n **Anagram of**(flexible) TUBE **contained in**(into) MUTTON(sheep, or their meat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attitude in US puritans abandoning lake for capital city (6,5)","output":"### Answer: BUENOS AIRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital city\n AIR(an attitude;a bearing) **contained in**(in) \"bluenoses\"(a US term for \"puritans\";prudes) **minus**(abandoning) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"lake\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish, one in a warm stream? (3)","output":"### Answer: RAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish,one in a warm stream\n Double defn: 2nd: A beam in a stream of warm sunlight."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A god involved in heinous act as entering bar, not a ripple to be seen (4,2,1,7)","output":"### Answer: FLAT AS A PANCAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not a ripple to be seen\n { [A + PAN(the Greek mythological god) ] **contained in**(involved in) **anagram of**(heinous) ACT AS } **contained in**(entering) FLAKE(a flakey chocolate bar from Cadbury)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hole provided between gold diamonds (7)","output":"### Answer: ORIFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hole\n IF(provided;conditional upon) **contained in**(between) [OR(in heraldry, the colour of gold) **plus**(and) ICE(slang for the precious stones, diamonds) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surgeries' tender, qualified as medical worker (10,5)","output":"### Answer: REGISTERED NURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: medical worker\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, qualified) SURGERIES' TENDER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cavalryman admitting first parts of puzzle difficult, attempts the teaser (3,6)","output":"### Answer: LAP DANCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: the teaser\n LANCER(a calvary soldier armed with, well, a lance) **containing**(admitting) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(first parts of) \"puzzle difficult, attempts \".\nDefn: \u2026 or tease."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liquorice flavouring (seedless) in relish, most nutty (7)","output":"### Answer: ZANIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most nutty\n \"aniseed\"(the seeds with the liquorice flavour) **minus**(\u2026less) \"seed\" **contained in**(in) ZEST(relish;gusto)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High table with odd locking device (8)","output":"### Answer: DEADBOLT \n ### Explanation: Definition: locking device\n **Anagram of**(High) [TABLE **plus**(with) ODD]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thought control in the end proving visionary (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: visionary\n IDEA(a thought) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 in the end) \"control \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entering bar, there is drunk with bishop and right little yapper! (9,7)","output":"### Answer: YORKSHIRE TERRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: little yapper\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) THERE IS \n**plus**(with) RR(abbrev for \"Right Reverend\", a title for an Anglican or Roman Catholic bishop) ] **contained in**(Entering) YORKIE(a chocolate bar from Nestle) **plus**(and) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shape-shifter tries to shift after a little time (6)","output":"### Answer: TETRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shape-shifter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to shift) TRIES **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **the 1st letter of**(a little) \"time \".\nDefn: The video game where the shape at the bottom of the screen keeps changing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Symbol of the British nation, not that it will crumble, all may conclude? (7)","output":"### Answer: THISTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Symbol of the British nation\n THIS(as opposed to;not \"that\") + **the last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, all may conclude) \"it will crumble \".\nDefn: \u2026 or country, Scotland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fresh start for rider, as pedestrian (5)","output":"### Answer: HIKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: pedestrian\n \"biker\"(a motorcycle rider) **with its 1st letter replaced**(Fresh start for \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salt, surfeit going over a friend (9)","output":"### Answer: GLUTAMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salt\n GLUT(a surfeit;an overabundance) **placed above**(going over, in a down clue) A + MATE(a friend).\nDefn: \u2026 of glutamic acid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where King John's powers were diluted with weak alcoholic drink, say? (9)","output":"### Answer: RUNNYMEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where King John's powers were diluted\n RUNNY(flowing more easily, and therefore, for liquid substances, an indication of being diluted or weakened in concentration) + **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"mead\"(an alcoholic drink from fermented honey and water).\nAnswer: The meadow on the south bank of the Thames where King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Might one be popped in quotes, perhaps? (8)","output":"### Answer: QUESTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might one be popped\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, perhaps) IN QUOTES.\nDefn: \u2026, as a marriage proposal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novel on crack, the whole thing? (7)","output":"### Answer: SHEBANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: the whole thing\n SHE(the novel by Rider Haggard) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) BANG(a crack;a loud sudden noise, eg. when a gun is fired)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those crowned heads in outrageous leotards entering bar (6)","output":"### Answer: MOLARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those crowned\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(heads in) \"outrageous leotards \" **contained in**(entering) MARS(a chocolate bar, the deep-fried version originating from Scotland)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Service industry job ends up in a class of its own (2,3)","output":"### Answer: BY FAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a class of its own\n **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) [ RAF(abbrev. for the Royal Air Force, a service branch of the British military) + **the last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 ends) \"industry job \"] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River, perfect river (5)","output":"### Answer: RHONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\n R(abbrev. for \"river\") + HONE(to perfect;to figuratively sharpen, as in \"to hone one's skills at \u2026\").\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clothing a couple of unknowns, tailor had a stylistic mode of floral design (4,5,6)","output":"### Answer: LAZY DAISY STITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: mode of floral design\n **Anagram of**(tailor) HAD A STYLISTIC **containing**(Clothing) [Z,Y](a couple of symbols for unknown quantities in mathematics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The cracks in slippery surface required further assessment (7)","output":"### Answer: RETHINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: further assessment\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cracks) THE **contained in**(in) RINK(the slippery surface for ice skaters)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stuffed in general election, bitter (3)","output":"### Answer: ALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bitter\n **Hidden in**(Stuffed in) \"general election \".\nDefn: Beer with a high hop content, with a slightly bitter taste."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those charging club, perhaps, as one selling pork pies? (11)","output":"### Answer: BULLSHITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one selling pork pies\n BULLS(animals renowned for charging at you) + HITTER(thing that hits, whimsically;perhaps, a club).\nDefn: One telling pork pies;Cockney rhyming slang for \"lies\" can be said to be selling them, figuratively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Series of bars as animal restraint, ultimately \u2013 walker free? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CATTLE GRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Series of bars\n CAT(an animal) + **the last letter of**(\u2026, ultimately) \"restraint \" + LEG(what's used to walk with, whimsically, a walker) + RID(to free of something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Illegal drugs in clothing (4)","output":"### Answer: GEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illegal drugs,clothing\n Double defn: 1st: In slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beauty got to her feet? (4)","output":"### Answer: ROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beauty,got to her feet\n Double defn: 1st: A symbol of beauty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: There's silence after one's pushed flexible tube into sheep (4,6)","output":"### Answer: MUTE BUTTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: There's silence after one's pushed\n **Anagram of**(flexible) TUBE **contained in**(into) MUTTON(sheep, or their meat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attitude in US puritans abandoning lake for capital city (6,5)","output":"### Answer: BUENOS AIRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital city\n AIR(an attitude;a bearing) **contained in**(in) \"bluenoses\"(a US term for \"puritans\";prudes) **minus**(abandoning) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"lake\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish, one in a warm stream? (3)","output":"### Answer: RAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish,one in a warm stream\n Double defn: 2nd: A beam in a stream of warm sunlight."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A god involved in heinous act as entering bar, not a ripple to be seen (4,2,1,7)","output":"### Answer: FLAT AS A PANCAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not a ripple to be seen\n { [A + PAN(the Greek mythological god) ] **contained in**(involved in) **anagram of**(heinous) ACT AS } **contained in**(entering) FLAKE(a flakey chocolate bar from Cadbury)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hole provided between gold diamonds (7)","output":"### Answer: ORIFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hole\n IF(provided;conditional upon) **contained in**(between) [OR(in heraldry, the colour of gold) **plus**(and) ICE(slang for the precious stones, diamonds) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surgeries' tender, qualified as medical worker (10,5)","output":"### Answer: REGISTERED NURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: medical worker\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, qualified) SURGERIES' TENDER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cavalryman admitting first parts of puzzle difficult, attempts the teaser (3,6)","output":"### Answer: LAP DANCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: the teaser\n LANCER(a calvary soldier armed with, well, a lance) **containing**(admitting) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(first parts of) \"puzzle difficult, attempts \".\nDefn: \u2026 or tease."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liquorice flavouring (seedless) in relish, most nutty (7)","output":"### Answer: ZANIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most nutty\n \"aniseed\"(the seeds with the liquorice flavour) **minus**(\u2026less) \"seed\" **contained in**(in) ZEST(relish;gusto)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High table with odd locking device (8)","output":"### Answer: DEADBOLT \n ### Explanation: Definition: locking device\n **Anagram of**(High) [TABLE **plus**(with) ODD]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thought control in the end proving visionary (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: visionary\n IDEA(a thought) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 in the end) \"control \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entering bar, there is drunk with bishop and right little yapper! (9,7)","output":"### Answer: YORKSHIRE TERRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: little yapper\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) THERE IS \n**plus**(with) RR(abbrev for \"Right Reverend\", a title for an Anglican or Roman Catholic bishop) ] **contained in**(Entering) YORKIE(a chocolate bar from Nestle) **plus**(and) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shape-shifter tries to shift after a little time (6)","output":"### Answer: TETRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shape-shifter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to shift) TRIES **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **the 1st letter of**(a little) \"time \".\nDefn: The video game where the shape at the bottom of the screen keeps changing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Symbol of the British nation, not that it will crumble, all may conclude? (7)","output":"### Answer: THISTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Symbol of the British nation\n THIS(as opposed to;not \"that\") + **the last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, all may conclude) \"it will crumble \".\nDefn: \u2026 or country, Scotland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fresh start for rider, as pedestrian (5)","output":"### Answer: HIKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: pedestrian\n \"biker\"(a motorcycle rider) **with its 1st letter replaced**(Fresh start for \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salt, surfeit going over a friend (9)","output":"### Answer: GLUTAMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salt\n GLUT(a surfeit;an overabundance) **placed above**(going over, in a down clue) A + MATE(a friend).\nDefn: \u2026 of glutamic acid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where King John's powers were diluted with weak alcoholic drink, say? (9)","output":"### Answer: RUNNYMEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where King John's powers were diluted\n RUNNY(flowing more easily, and therefore, for liquid substances, an indication of being diluted or weakened in concentration) + **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"mead\"(an alcoholic drink from fermented honey and water).\nAnswer: The meadow on the south bank of the Thames where King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Might one be popped in quotes, perhaps? (8)","output":"### Answer: QUESTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might one be popped\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, perhaps) IN QUOTES.\nDefn: \u2026, as a marriage proposal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novel on crack, the whole thing? (7)","output":"### Answer: SHEBANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: the whole thing\n SHE(the novel by Rider Haggard) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) BANG(a crack;a loud sudden noise, eg. when a gun is fired)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those crowned heads in outrageous leotards entering bar (6)","output":"### Answer: MOLARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those crowned\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(heads in) \"outrageous leotards \" **contained in**(entering) MARS(a chocolate bar, the deep-fried version originating from Scotland)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Service industry job ends up in a class of its own (2,3)","output":"### Answer: BY FAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a class of its own\n **Reversal of**(up, in a down clue) [ RAF(abbrev. for the Royal Air Force, a service branch of the British military) + **the last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 ends) \"industry job \"] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River, perfect river (5)","output":"### Answer: RHONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\n R(abbrev. for \"river\") + HONE(to perfect;to figuratively sharpen, as in \"to hone one's skills at \u2026\"). \nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swift horse you resolved to enter in very hard inaugural National Hunt November meeting (9)","output":"### Answer: HOUYHNHNM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swift horse\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 resolved) YOU **contained in**(to enter in) HH(abbrev. for very;doubly hard, as found on lead pencils) + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(inaugural) \"National Hunt November meeting \".\nDefn: Cryptically, one of a breed of intelligent horses in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friend finishing up a complete fool (5)","output":"### Answer: CHUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a complete fool\n CHUM(a friend) + **the last letter of**(finishing) \"up \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adversary in military manoeuvre has a tricky problem (7)","output":"### Answer: OPPOSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adversary\n OP(short for \"operation\", a military manoeuvre, way) **plus**(has) POSER(a tricky problem)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nectarine not an unusual tempter (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTICER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tempter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unusual) [ \"Nectarine \" **minus**(not) \"an \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detailed perfect scheme (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: scheme\n \"ideal\"(perfect) **minus its last letter**(Detailed\u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recent maps show this landscape feature (10)","output":"### Answer: ESCARPMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: this landscape feature\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 show) RECENT MAPS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Internal airline reportedly to keep in touch with receiver (7)","output":"### Answer: TRACHEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Internal airline\n **Homophone of**(reportedly) [ \"track\"(to keep in touch with;to follow another's movements) **plus**(with) \"ear\"(the sound receiver on you)] .\nDefn: Cryptically, the internal tube;line carrying air from larynx to lungs, your windpipe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sale with a changed drawing power (7)","output":"### Answer: SUCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: drawing power\n \"auction\"(a sale) **with** \"a\" **replaced**(with \u2026 changed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ring for this appointment? (10)","output":"### Answer: ENGAGEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring,this appointment\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 given as a token of betrothal; and 2nd: \u2026, of the social sort, and one that might perhaps;? involve a marriage proposal and a ring."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird found mostly in the same place (4)","output":"### Answer: IBIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n **3 out of 4 letters of**(mostly) \"ibid.\"(abbrev. for \"ibidem\";in the same place, used to refer to the same book, chapter, etc. cited just before). The wordplay for \"s\" seems to be missing? I thought of \"ib.\"(alternative to \"ibid.\") + \"is\"(found in), but then, \"mostly\" would be incorrect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reformed paper not the middle state school one (7)","output":"### Answer: ORIGAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reformed paper\n **The central letter of**(\u2026 the middle) \"not \" + RI(abbrev. for the US state of Rhode Island) + GAM(a school of whales) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: Cryptically, a product of the Japanese art of folding paper into representative shapes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harangues one involved in deals (7)","output":"### Answer: TIRADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harangues\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(involved in) TRADES(deals;what a trader does, or concludes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Counts as a run outside (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Counts as a run,outside\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 in cricket; and 2nd: A prefix signifying \"outside of\", as in eg. \"extragalactic\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: South African golfer's clothing reportedly lacking presence (9)","output":"### Answer: ELSEWHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking presence\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) [ \"Els\"(Ernie, South African golfer)' \"wear\"(clothing) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Concede when worth toilet training (5,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: THROW IN THE TOWEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concede\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 training) WHEN WORTH TOILET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author not available to support small firm over summons (8)","output":"### Answer: SUBPOENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: summons\n [ POE(Edgar Allan, American author) + N.A.(abbrev. for \"not available\"] **placed below**(to support, in a down clue) **reversal of**(\u2026 over, in a down clue) BUS(short for;small \"business\";a commercial firm)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is so evident in one famously very old (4)","output":"### Answer: THUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It is so\n **Contained in**(evident in) \"Methuselah\"(Biblical patriarch supposed to have lived for 969 years, and, since then, famous as an epitome of longevity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lure fish to island on the fringes of Malaysia (8)","output":"### Answer: CHARISMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lure\n CHAR(any of several fish related to the trout and salmon) **plus**(to) IS(abbrev. for \"island\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **the 1st and last letters of**(the fringes of) \"Malaysia \".\nAnswer: Personal magnetism and charm that could lure others into being influenced and inspired."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organism takes a short time first emerging by artifice (6)","output":"### Answer: AMOEBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Organism\n A + MO(short for \"moment\";a short time) + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(first) \"emerging by artifice \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scoot off with photograph of vision in darkness (8)","output":"### Answer: SCOTOPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: vision in darkness\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) SCOOT **plus**(with) PIC(short for \"picture\";a photograph, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strength required for first managing cryptic clues (6)","output":"### Answer: MUSCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strength\n **The 1st letter of(**first) \"managing \" + **anagram of**(cryptic) CLUES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pig farmer gets extremely angry at the end of the year (8)","output":"### Answer: HOGMANAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: the end of the year\n [HOG MAN](whimsically, one with hogs;a pig farmer) **plus**(gets) **the 1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"angry \".\nDefn: The last day of the year, as called in Scotland and Northern England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sterilise hospital shortly before it is stripped clean (8)","output":"### Answer: SANITISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sterilise\n SAN(short for;\u2026shortly \"sanatorium\";a hospital for the treatment of chronic diseases) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) IT IS + **the central letter of**(stripped, of not just one, but two, layers) \"clean \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firmly fixed that setter is to be tucked up for the night (8)","output":"### Answer: IMBEDDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firmly fixed\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\";setter is, self-referentially) + BEDDED(tucked up in bed for the night)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A verdict on mulligatawny soup, given without lawman being present (6)","output":"### Answer: GUILTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: A verdict\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 soup) [ \"mulligatawny\" **minus**(given without \u2026 being present) \"lawman\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poster writer (6)","output":"### Answer: MAILER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poster,writer\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026;advertisement or form letter sent out in the mail; and 2nd: US writer acclaimed for his war novel, The Naked and the Dead."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Argues over part of the make-up of crosswords (4)","output":"### Answer: ROWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Argues over,part of the make-up of crosswords\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, seen in the grid to be entered \u2026 and, also **contained in**(part of the) **reversal of**(make-up of) \"crosswords \".\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swift horse you resolved to enter in very hard inaugural National Hunt November meeting (9)","output":"### Answer: HOUYHNHNM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swift horse\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 resolved) YOU **contained in**(to enter in) HH(abbrev. for very;doubly hard, as found on lead pencils) + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(inaugural) \"National Hunt November meeting \".\nDefn: Cryptically, one of a breed of intelligent horses in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friend finishing up a complete fool (5)","output":"### Answer: CHUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a complete fool\n CHUM(a friend) + **the last letter of**(finishing) \"up \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adversary in military manoeuvre has a tricky problem (7)","output":"### Answer: OPPOSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adversary\n OP(short for \"operation\", a military manoeuvre, way) **plus**(has) POSER(a tricky problem)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nectarine not an unusual tempter (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTICER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tempter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unusual) [ \"Nectarine \" **minus**(not) \"an \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detailed perfect scheme (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: scheme\n \"ideal\"(perfect) **minus its last letter**(Detailed\u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recent maps show this landscape feature (10)","output":"### Answer: ESCARPMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: this landscape feature\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 show) RECENT MAPS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Internal airline reportedly to keep in touch with receiver (7)","output":"### Answer: TRACHEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Internal airline\n **Homophone of**(reportedly) [ \"track\"(to keep in touch with;to follow another's movements) **plus**(with) \"ear\"(the sound receiver on you)] .\nDefn: Cryptically, the internal tube;line carrying air from larynx to lungs, your windpipe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sale with a changed drawing power (7)","output":"### Answer: SUCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: drawing power\n \"auction\"(a sale) **with** \"a\" **replaced**(with \u2026 changed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ring for this appointment? (10)","output":"### Answer: ENGAGEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring,this appointment\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 given as a token of betrothal; and 2nd: \u2026, of the social sort, and one that might perhaps;? involve a marriage proposal and a ring."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird found mostly in the same place (4)","output":"### Answer: IBIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n **3 out of 4 letters of**(mostly) \"ibid.\"(abbrev. for \"ibidem\";in the same place, used to refer to the same book, chapter, etc. cited just before). The wordplay for \"s\" seems to be missing? I thought of \"ib.\"(alternative to \"ibid.\") + \"is\"(found in), but then, \"mostly\" would be incorrect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reformed paper not the middle state school one (7)","output":"### Answer: ORIGAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reformed paper\n **The central letter of**(\u2026 the middle) \"not \" + RI(abbrev. for the US state of Rhode Island) + GAM(a school of whales) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: Cryptically, a product of the Japanese art of folding paper into representative shapes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harangues one involved in deals (7)","output":"### Answer: TIRADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harangues\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(involved in) TRADES(deals;what a trader does, or concludes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Counts as a run outside (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Counts as a run,outside\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 in cricket; and 2nd: A prefix signifying \"outside of\", as in eg. \"extragalactic\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: South African golfer's clothing reportedly lacking presence (9)","output":"### Answer: ELSEWHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking presence\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) [ \"Els\"(Ernie, South African golfer)' \"wear\"(clothing) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Concede when worth toilet training (5,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: THROW IN THE TOWEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concede\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 training) WHEN WORTH TOILET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author not available to support small firm over summons (8)","output":"### Answer: SUBPOENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: summons\n [ POE(Edgar Allan, American author) + N.A.(abbrev. for \"not available\"] **placed below**(to support, in a down clue) **reversal of**(\u2026 over, in a down clue) BUS(short for;small \"business\";a commercial firm)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is so evident in one famously very old (4)","output":"### Answer: THUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It is so\n **Contained in**(evident in) \"Methuselah\"(Biblical patriarch supposed to have lived for 969 years, and, since then, famous as an epitome of longevity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lure fish to island on the fringes of Malaysia (8)","output":"### Answer: CHARISMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lure\n CHAR(any of several fish related to the trout and salmon) **plus**(to) IS(abbrev. for \"island\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **the 1st and last letters of**(the fringes of) \"Malaysia \".\nAnswer: Personal magnetism and charm that could lure others into being influenced and inspired."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organism takes a short time first emerging by artifice (6)","output":"### Answer: AMOEBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Organism\n A + MO(short for \"moment\";a short time) + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(first) \"emerging by artifice \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scoot off with photograph of vision in darkness (8)","output":"### Answer: SCOTOPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: vision in darkness\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) SCOOT **plus**(with) PIC(short for \"picture\";a photograph, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strength required for first managing cryptic clues (6)","output":"### Answer: MUSCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strength\n **The 1st letter of(**first) \"managing \" + **anagram of**(cryptic) CLUES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pig farmer gets extremely angry at the end of the year (8)","output":"### Answer: HOGMANAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: the end of the year\n [HOG MAN](whimsically, one with hogs;a pig farmer) **plus**(gets) **the 1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"angry \".\nDefn: The last day of the year, as called in Scotland and Northern England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sterilise hospital shortly before it is stripped clean (8)","output":"### Answer: SANITISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sterilise\n SAN(short for;\u2026shortly \"sanatorium\";a hospital for the treatment of chronic diseases) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) IT IS + **the central letter of**(stripped, of not just one, but two, layers) \"clean \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firmly fixed that setter is to be tucked up for the night (8)","output":"### Answer: IMBEDDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firmly fixed\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\";setter is, self-referentially) + BEDDED(tucked up in bed for the night)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A verdict on mulligatawny soup, given without lawman being present (6)","output":"### Answer: GUILTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: A verdict\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 soup) [ \"mulligatawny\" **minus**(given without \u2026 being present) \"lawman\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poster writer (6)","output":"### Answer: MAILER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poster,writer\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026;advertisement or form letter sent out in the mail; and 2nd: US writer acclaimed for his war novel, The Naked and the Dead."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Argues over part of the make-up of crosswords (4)","output":"### Answer: ROWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Argues over,part of the make-up of crosswords\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, seen in the grid to be entered \u2026 and, also **contained in**(part of the) **reversal of**(make-up of) \"crosswords \".\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.  (No, there isn't a homophone.)\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skipper taking care of champagne initially being extravagant in style (6)","output":"### Answer: ROCOCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: extravagant in style\n ROO(short for \"kangaroo\", the skipping or hopping marsupial \u2013 remember Skippy on TV?) **containing**(taking) [ CO(abbrev. for \"care of\", as when addressing a recipient via a middleman, say) + **the 1st letter o**f(\u2026 initially) \"champagne \" ].$$$$"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Burn joint (taking minute for bit of heat) (8)","output":"### Answer: SMOULDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burn\n \"shoulder\"(a joint in your body) **with** \"m\"(abbrev. for \"minute\", in time notation) **replacing**(taking \u2026 for) **the 1st letter of**(bit of) \"heat \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good man is found in elevated place? It could be vital (9)","output":"### Answer: STATISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: It could be vital\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\";a good man) + [ IS **contained in**(found in) ATTIC(an elevated room;place in a house).\nDefn: Cryptic, referring to quantitative data concerning human life or the conditions and aspects affecting it, such as the death rate\u2026 and oh, the measurement of a woman's bust, waist or hips."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top artist and film director (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: film director\n CAP(to top;to surpass) + RA(post-nominal letters for a member of the Royal Academy of the Arts;an artist).\nAnswer: Frank, American film director, and multiple Oscar wnner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Admission by has-been, say, in deadlock (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: deadlock\n [\"I'M PASS\u00c9\"](an admission by one who is a has-been;past his\/her prime \u2013 provided, of course, he\/she were willing to admit it in the first place)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two organs, one very lacking previously (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: previously\n EAR(an organ of hearing) + \"liver\"(another organ) **minus**(one \u2026 lacking) \"v\"(abbrev. for \"very\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One virtually huge slating could be a form of this? (6-7)","output":"### Answer: TONGUE-LASHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: a form of this\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 could be) [ \"One \" **minus its last letter**(\u2026 virtually) + HUGE SLATING].\nDefn: I take it that \"this\" refers to \"slating\", since the answer is \"a $$form$$ of slating\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Danish might appear in such work? (13)","output":"### Answer: CONFECTIONERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: such work\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a Danish pastry, a possible product from the work of a confectioner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Student in step with former student recalled part of experiment (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACEBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of experiment\n L(the plate displayed by a learner driver) **contained in**(in) PACE(a step;a stride) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) OB(abbrev. for \"Old Boy\";a former student).\nAnswer: An inactive substance or sham therapy administered as part of a clinical trial;experiment, as a control against which to compare the effects of the real substance or therapy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leading US composer lately missing in place for records (7)","output":"### Answer: ARCHIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: place for records\n ARCH(leading;principal) + \"Ives\"(Charles Edward, US composer) **minus its last letter**(lately missing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See mud with miles to go in river (5)","output":"### Answer: LOIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\n LO!(see;as in \"lo and behold!\") + \"mire\"(mud, lots of it in one place) **minus**(with \u2026 to go) \"m\"(abbrev. for \"miles\").\nDefn: \u2026 in France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creature stunning a poet holding a book (5,4)","output":"### Answer: KOALA BEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creature\n KO(abbrev. for \"knock-out\";stunning one into an unconscious state, eg. in the boxing ring) + A + LEAR(Edward, English poet, whose works included Nonsense Verse) **containing**(holding) [A + B(abbrev. for \"book\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approach musical composition (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approach,musical composition\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 to initiate a relationship, negotiation, etc; and 2nd: \u2026 played at the beginning of an opera or musical or a play."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last character with energy very much a fanatic (6)","output":"### Answer: ZEALOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a fanatic\n Z(the last character in the English alphabet) **plus**(with) E(symbol for energy in physics) + [A LOT](very much)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Countryman held in trust I consider (6)","output":"### Answer: RUSTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Countryman\n **Hidden in**(held in) \"trust I consider \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Athlete once close to lap getting muscular pain (5)","output":"### Answer: CRAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: muscular pain\n CRAM(Steve, retired English middle distance runner) + **the last letter of**(close to) \"lap \". Apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red fence, say, with no sun from the south (7)","output":"### Answer: CRIMSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\n CRIM(in British slang, short for a criminal, of which a fence;a receiver of stolen goods is an example;say) + **reversal of**(with \u2026 from the south, in a down clue) [NO + S(abbrev. for \"sun\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Home claimable possibly for powerful woman (8,5)","output":"### Answer: MICHELLE OBAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: powerful woman\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 possibly) HOME CLAIMABLE.\nDefn: \u2026 behind the powerful man?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cricketer previously in shimmering sun opens bottle? (7)","output":"### Answer: UNCORKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: opens bottle\n CORK(Dominic \"Corky\", former English cricketer) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(shimmering) SUN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deceit shown by NI party almost inflamed Belfast maybe (9)","output":"### Answer: DUPLICITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deceit\n DUP(abbrev. for the Democratic Unionist Party, of Northern Ireland) + \"lit\"(inflamed) **minus its last lette**r(almost \u2026) + CITY(an example of which;maybe, is Belfast). Another, maybe, apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grade a row with no end of stew in traffic this? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ROAD RAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stew in traffic this\n **Anagram of**\n(\u2026 stew) [GRADE A + \"row\" **minus its last letter**(with no end) ]. It seems as if \"stew\" is doubling up: in the defn. to indicate agitation, and as an anagram indicator. And perhaps also to indicate the missing \"w\" (\"end of stew\"). Take your pick."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note around start of holiday actor leading key film (3,4,6)","output":"### Answer: THE HURT LOCKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: film\n TE(syllable used for the note in the sol-fa music scale) **containing**(around) **the 1st letter of**(start of) \"holiday \" + HURT(John, English actor who portrayed The Elephant Man, or William, American actor who played the lead in \"Kiss of the Spider Woman\" ) **placed above**(leading, in a down clue) LOCKER(whimsically, something that locks, such as a key).\nAnswer: A 2008 award-winning war movie."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entice a Latin set being corruptible (9)","output":"### Answer: TANTALISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entice\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 being corruptible) A LATIN SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bill presented to a couple endlessly relaxing in foreign resort (8)","output":"### Answer: ACAPULCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign resort\n AC(abbrev. for \"account\";a bill showing outstanding debts) **plus**(presented to) A + **anagram of**(\u2026 relaxing) \"couple\" **minus its last letter**(endlessly).\nDefn: \u2026 in Mexico, foreign if you're not from there."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pieces in English rental property for part of cooker (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of cooker\n MEN(pieces on a chess board) **contained in**(in) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + LET(a property available for rental) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: occupying Eastern section of church in Vatican City, say (7)","output":"### Answer: ENCLAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vatican City, say\n CL(Roman numeral for 150) **contained in**(occupying) [ E(abbrev. for \"eastern\") + NAVE(the central section in a church, often flanked by aisles).\nDefn: An example of which;say, is the Vatican City, in relation to Italy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Search out posh car in a yard? (6)","output":"### Answer: FERRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Search out\n RR(abbrev. for the posh car, the Rolls Royce) **contained in**(in) FEET(three of which are in a yard)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfect heart of quiet Kent town (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfect\n **The central letter of**(heart of) \"quiet \" + DEAL(a coastal town in Kent, England).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skipper taking care of champagne initially being extravagant in style (6)","output":"### Answer: ROCOCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: extravagant in style\n ROO(short for \"kangaroo\", the skipping or hopping marsupial \u2013 remember Skippy on TV?) **containing**(taking) [ CO(abbrev. for \"care of\", as when addressing a recipient via a middleman, say) + **the 1st letter o**f(\u2026 initially) \"champagne \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Burn joint (taking minute for bit of heat) (8)","output":"### Answer: SMOULDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burn\n \"shoulder\"(a joint in your body) **with** \"m\"(abbrev. for \"minute\", in time notation) **replacing**(taking \u2026 for) **the 1st letter of**(bit of) \"heat \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good man is found in elevated place? It could be vital (9)","output":"### Answer: STATISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: It could be vital\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\";a good man) + [ IS **contained in**(found in) ATTIC(an elevated room;place in a house).\nDefn: Cryptic, referring to quantitative data concerning human life or the conditions and aspects affecting it, such as the death rate\u2026 and oh, the measurement of a woman's bust, waist or hips."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top artist and film director (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: film director\n CAP(to top;to surpass) + RA(post-nominal letters for a member of the Royal Academy of the Arts;an artist).\nAnswer: Frank, American film director, and multiple Oscar wnner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Admission by has-been, say, in deadlock (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: deadlock\n [\"I'M PASS\u00c9\"](an admission by one who is a has-been;past his\/her prime \u2013 provided, of course, he\/she were willing to admit it in the first place)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two organs, one very lacking previously (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: previously\n EAR(an organ of hearing) + \"liver\"(another organ) **minus**(one \u2026 lacking) \"v\"(abbrev. for \"very\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One virtually huge slating could be a form of this? (6-7)","output":"### Answer: TONGUE-LASHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: a form of this\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 could be) [ \"One \" **minus its last letter**(\u2026 virtually) + HUGE SLATING].\nDefn: I take it that \"this\" refers to \"slating\", since the answer is \"a $$form$$ of slating\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Danish might appear in such work? (13)","output":"### Answer: CONFECTIONERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: such work\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a Danish pastry, a possible product from the work of a confectioner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Student in step with former student recalled part of experiment (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACEBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of experiment\n L(the plate displayed by a learner driver) **contained in**(in) PACE(a step;a stride) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) OB(abbrev. for \"Old Boy\";a former student).\nAnswer: An inactive substance or sham therapy administered as part of a clinical trial;experiment, as a control against which to compare the effects of the real substance or therapy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leading US composer lately missing in place for records (7)","output":"### Answer: ARCHIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: place for records\n ARCH(leading;principal) + \"Ives\"(Charles Edward, US composer) **minus its last letter**(lately missing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See mud with miles to go in river (5)","output":"### Answer: LOIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\n LO!(see;as in \"lo and behold!\") + \"mire\"(mud, lots of it in one place) **minus**(with \u2026 to go) \"m\"(abbrev. for \"miles\").\nDefn: \u2026 in France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creature stunning a poet holding a book (5,4)","output":"### Answer: KOALA BEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creature\n KO(abbrev. for \"knock-out\";stunning one into an unconscious state, eg. in the boxing ring) + A + LEAR(Edward, English poet, whose works included Nonsense Verse) **containing**(holding) [A + B(abbrev. for \"book\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approach musical composition (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approach,musical composition\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 to initiate a relationship, negotiation, etc; and 2nd: \u2026 played at the beginning of an opera or musical or a play."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last character with energy very much a fanatic (6)","output":"### Answer: ZEALOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a fanatic\n Z(the last character in the English alphabet) **plus**(with) E(symbol for energy in physics) + [A LOT](very much)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Countryman held in trust I consider (6)","output":"### Answer: RUSTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Countryman\n **Hidden in**(held in) \"trust I consider \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Athlete once close to lap getting muscular pain (5)","output":"### Answer: CRAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: muscular pain\n CRAM(Steve, retired English middle distance runner) + **the last letter of**(close to) \"lap \". Apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red fence, say, with no sun from the south (7)","output":"### Answer: CRIMSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\n CRIM(in British slang, short for a criminal, of which a fence;a receiver of stolen goods is an example;say) + **reversal of**(with \u2026 from the south, in a down clue) [NO + S(abbrev. for \"sun\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Home claimable possibly for powerful woman (8,5)","output":"### Answer: MICHELLE OBAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: powerful woman\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 possibly) HOME CLAIMABLE.\nDefn: \u2026 behind the powerful man?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cricketer previously in shimmering sun opens bottle? (7)","output":"### Answer: UNCORKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: opens bottle\n CORK(Dominic \"Corky\", former English cricketer) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(shimmering) SUN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deceit shown by NI party almost inflamed Belfast maybe (9)","output":"### Answer: DUPLICITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deceit\n DUP(abbrev. for the Democratic Unionist Party, of Northern Ireland) + \"lit\"(inflamed) **minus its last lette**r(almost \u2026) + CITY(an example of which;maybe, is Belfast). Another, maybe, apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grade a row with no end of stew in traffic this? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ROAD RAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stew in traffic this\n **Anagram of**\n(\u2026 stew) [GRADE A + \"row\" **minus its last letter**(with no end) ]. It seems as if \"stew\" is doubling up: in the defn. to indicate agitation, and as an anagram indicator. And perhaps also to indicate the missing \"w\" (\"end of stew\"). Take your pick."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note around start of holiday actor leading key film (3,4,6)","output":"### Answer: THE HURT LOCKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: film\n TE(syllable used for the note in the sol-fa music scale) **containing**(around) **the 1st letter of**(start of) \"holiday \" + HURT(John, English actor who portrayed The Elephant Man, or William, American actor who played the lead in \"Kiss of the Spider Woman\" ) **placed above**(leading, in a down clue) LOCKER(whimsically, something that locks, such as a key).\nAnswer: A 2008 award-winning war movie."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entice a Latin set being corruptible (9)","output":"### Answer: TANTALISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entice\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 being corruptible) A LATIN SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bill presented to a couple endlessly relaxing in foreign resort (8)","output":"### Answer: ACAPULCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign resort\n AC(abbrev. for \"account\";a bill showing outstanding debts) **plus**(presented to) A + **anagram of**(\u2026 relaxing) \"couple\" **minus its last letter**(endlessly).\nDefn: \u2026 in Mexico, foreign if you're not from there."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pieces in English rental property for part of cooker (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of cooker\n MEN(pieces on a chess board) **contained in**(in) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + LET(a property available for rental) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: occupying Eastern section of church in Vatican City, say (7)","output":"### Answer: ENCLAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vatican City, say\n CL(Roman numeral for 150) **contained in**(occupying) [ E(abbrev. for \"eastern\") + NAVE(the central section in a church, often flanked by aisles).\nDefn: An example of which;say, is the Vatican City, in relation to Italy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Search out posh car in a yard? (6)","output":"### Answer: FERRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Search out\n RR(abbrev. for the posh car, the Rolls Royce) **contained in**(in) FEET(three of which are in a yard)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfect heart of quiet Kent town (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfect\n **The central letter of**(heart of) \"quiet \" + DEAL(a coastal town in Kent, England). \nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click here.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut-price outlet ignores rent (8,5)","output":"### Answer: DISCOUNT STORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut-price outlet\n DISCOUNTS(ignores;disregards as being, say, irrelevant or untrustworthy) + TORE(rent;having made a split;a tear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A French aircraft bearing north to Germany's not scheduled (9)","output":"### Answer: UNPLANNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: not scheduled\n UN(French for \"a\") + PLANE(an aircraft) **containing**(bearing) N(abbrev. for \"north\") **plus**(to) D(International Vehicle Registration code for Germany)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oxford college principal's male, reportedly (5)","output":"### Answer: KEBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oxford college\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, reportedly) \"key\"(principal;of great importance) + \"Burl\"(a masculine first name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers having bad time when retreating (5)","output":"### Answer: TROOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldiers\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 when retreating) [POOR(bad;not up to scratch) + T(abbrev. for \"tie\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endlessly regret island people's downfall (9)","output":"### Answer: RUINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: downfall\n \"rue\"(to regret)**minus its last letter**(Endlessly \u2026) + I(abbrev. for \"island\") + NATION(a people under a single government)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The first student caught with weed? (7)","output":"### Answer: THISTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weed\n THE **containing**(\u2026 caught) [ IST(1st, with a Roman numeral substitution) + L(plate displayed by a student driver) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holby City, for one, is disappointing after media hype (4-3)","output":"### Answer: SPIN-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holby City, for one\n OFF(disappointing;below a satisfactory or expected level) **placed after**(after) SPIN(media hype;news or information presented in a way that creates a favourable information).\nAnswer: An example of which;for one, is \"Holby City\", the series after \"Casualty\", a medical drama TV series."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study book added line on forehead! (7)","output":"### Answer: EYEBROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: line on forehead\n EYE(to study;to look at or watch closely) + B(abbrev. for \"book\") **plus**(added) ROW(a line of items)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers, with ten redeployed, about turn and go in again (2-5)","output":"### Answer: RE-ENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: go in again\n RE(abbrev. for \"Royal Engineers\", the engineering branch of the British military) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(\u2026 redeployed) + **reversal of**(\u2026 turn) RE(about;with reference to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband with fourth cigar burning is so afflicted by bad breath (9)","output":"### Answer: HALITOSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad breath\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **plus**(with) **the 4th letter of**(fourth \u2026) \"cigar \" + LIT(burning;aflame) + **anagram of**(\u2026 afflicted) IS SO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 20%, if cutting foot, go to hospital (5)","output":"### Answer: FIFTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 20%\n IF **contained in**(cutting) FT(abbrev. for \"foot\") **plus**(go to) H(abbrev. for \"hospital\").\nDefn: \u2026 as a fraction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When retiring, doctor has a dance (5)","output":"### Answer: SAMBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 retiring) AS(when;at the same time as, as in \"close the door as you go\") + MB(abbrev. for a Bachelor of Medicine) **plus**(has) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Generally found at sea? (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE MAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Generally,found at sea\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, poetically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bet rider error injured hunting dog (6,7)","output":"### Answer: BORDER TERRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: hunting dog\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 injured) BET RIDER ERROR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terribly impoverished, he'd leave and perform without a script (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPROVISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: perform without a script\n **Anagram of**(Terribly) \"impoverished \" **minus**(\u2026 leave) \"he'd \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vice president supports large number on strike (5)","output":"### Answer: CLAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vice\n P(abbrev. for \"president\") **placed below**(supports, in a down clue) [ C(Roman numeral for 100, a large number) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) LAM(to strike;to beat) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worry peacekeeping organisation never works (7)","output":"### Answer: UNNERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worry\n UN(abbrev. for the United Nations Organistaion;peacekeepers) + **anagram of**(\u2026 works) NEVER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy gets killed by bears (7)","output":"### Answer: TEDDIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: bears\n TED(a boy's name) + DIES(gets killed).\nDefn: \u2026, of the stuffed toy kind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut-price outlet ignores rent (8,5)","output":"### Answer: DISCOUNT STORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut-price outlet\n DISCOUNTS(ignores;disregards as being, say, irrelevant or untrustworthy) + TORE(rent;having made a split;a tear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A French aircraft bearing north to Germany's not scheduled (9)","output":"### Answer: UNPLANNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: not scheduled\n UN(French for \"a\") + PLANE(an aircraft) **containing**(bearing) N(abbrev. for \"north\") **plus**(to) D(International Vehicle Registration code for Germany)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oxford college principal's male, reportedly (5)","output":"### Answer: KEBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oxford college\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, reportedly) \"key\"(principal;of great importance) + \"Burl\"(a masculine first name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers having bad time when retreating (5)","output":"### Answer: TROOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldiers\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 when retreating) [POOR(bad;not up to scratch) + T(abbrev. for \"tie\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endlessly regret island people's downfall (9)","output":"### Answer: RUINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: downfall\n \"rue\"(to regret)**minus its last letter**(Endlessly \u2026) + I(abbrev. for \"island\") + NATION(a people under a single government)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The first student caught with weed? (7)","output":"### Answer: THISTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weed\n THE **containing**(\u2026 caught) [ IST(1st, with a Roman numeral substitution) + L(plate displayed by a student driver) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holby City, for one, is disappointing after media hype (4-3)","output":"### Answer: SPIN-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holby City, for one\n OFF(disappointing;below a satisfactory or expected level) **placed after**(after) SPIN(media hype;news or information presented in a way that creates a favourable information).\nAnswer: An example of which;for one, is \"Holby City\", the series after \"Casualty\", a medical drama TV series."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study book added line on forehead! (7)","output":"### Answer: EYEBROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: line on forehead\n EYE(to study;to look at or watch closely) + B(abbrev. for \"book\") **plus**(added) ROW(a line of items)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers, with ten redeployed, about turn and go in again (2-5)","output":"### Answer: RE-ENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: go in again\n RE(abbrev. for \"Royal Engineers\", the engineering branch of the British military) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(\u2026 redeployed) + **reversal of**(\u2026 turn) RE(about;with reference to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband with fourth cigar burning is so afflicted by bad breath (9)","output":"### Answer: HALITOSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad breath\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **plus**(with) **the 4th letter of**(fourth \u2026) \"cigar \" + LIT(burning;aflame) + **anagram of**(\u2026 afflicted) IS SO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 20%, if cutting foot, go to hospital (5)","output":"### Answer: FIFTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 20%\n IF **contained in**(cutting) FT(abbrev. for \"foot\") **plus**(go to) H(abbrev. for \"hospital\").\nDefn: \u2026 as a fraction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When retiring, doctor has a dance (5)","output":"### Answer: SAMBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 retiring) AS(when;at the same time as, as in \"close the door as you go\") + MB(abbrev. for a Bachelor of Medicine) **plus**(has) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Generally found at sea? (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE MAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Generally,found at sea\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, poetically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bet rider error injured hunting dog (6,7)","output":"### Answer: BORDER TERRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: hunting dog\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 injured) BET RIDER ERROR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terribly impoverished, he'd leave and perform without a script (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPROVISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: perform without a script\n **Anagram of**(Terribly) \"impoverished \" **minus**(\u2026 leave) \"he'd \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vice president supports large number on strike (5)","output":"### Answer: CLAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vice\n P(abbrev. for \"president\") **placed below**(supports, in a down clue) [ C(Roman numeral for 100, a large number) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) LAM(to strike;to beat) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worry peacekeeping organisation never works (7)","output":"### Answer: UNNERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worry\n UN(abbrev. for the United Nations Organistaion;peacekeepers) + **anagram of**(\u2026 works) NEVER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy gets killed by bears (7)","output":"### Answer: TEDDIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: bears\n TED(a boy's name) + DIES(gets killed).\nDefn: \u2026, of the stuffed toy kind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crudely satirical opponent of 6 11? (9)","output":"### Answer: RACIALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crudely satirical opponent of 6 11?\n **Anagram of**(Crudely) SATIRICAL.\nDefn: I presume the \"Crudely satirical\" and \"?\" are part of the definition, otherwise it doesn't make sense, as \"race\" is quite different from \"species\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organise Ireland's part in first Japanese issue (5)","output":"### Answer: NISEI \n ### Explanation: Definition: first Japanese issue\n **Hidden in**(\u2026's part) \"Organise Ireland\".\nAnswer: The first generation of children to be born in the US and Canada of Japanese immigrants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Family member that's wearing glasses (7)","output":"### Answer: SPECIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Family member\n I.E.(abbrev. of \"id est\"; that is) **contained in**(wearing) SPECS(short for spectacles; glasses to correct vision).\nAnswer: In biology, a species is one of a number that make up a genus, a number of which in turn make up a family, in taxonomic classification system."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sea cow's bottom's first to come out (7)","output":"### Answer: EMANATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to come out\n \"manatee\"(the sea cow;the dugong) **with its last letter**(\u2026's bottom) **going to the front**(\u2026's first;is first)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study English novelist of the Victorian era (5)","output":"### Answer: READE \n ### Explanation: Definition: novelist of the Victorian era\n READ(to study, as at university, say) + E(abbrev. for \"English\").\nAnswer: Charles, best known for his novel, The Cloister and the Hearth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I wouldn't bet on these 6 11 (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTSIDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: I wouldn't bet on these,6 11\n Double defn: 1st: Long shots, eg. in a race, that one might not want to lay a bet on; and 2nd: What the native population might consider (the answers to) 6 down 11 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top story gets this clear and the rest get too old (7,8)","output":"### Answer: BLANKET COVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top story gets this \n BLANK(clear;empty) + ETC(abbrev. for \"et cetera\";and the rest of a list of related items) **plus**(get) [OVER AGE](too old;above the age for whatever it is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What 9s do for soil? (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCOLOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: soil\n [DIS(slang for \"to belittle\") COLOUR(as a racial characteristic) ](what racialists do to other races).\nDefn: To dirty;to stain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They rescue 11 and scrap bats (5)","output":"### Answer: RSPCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: They rescue 11\n **Anagram of**(scrap) BATS.\nAnswer: Abbrev. for the Royal Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, part of whose purpose is to rescue (some) animal species (answer to 11 across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make balls of hands in lap (5,2)","output":"### Answer: SCREW UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make balls of\n CREW(a group of workers;hands) **contained in**(in) SUP(to lap;to drink).\nDefn: To balls up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Its giant 11's toxic in corner pot (7)","output":"### Answer: HOGWEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Its giant 11's toxic\n HOG(to corner;to take more than one's share of) + WEED(like \"pot\", another slang word for marijuana).\nAnswer: The giant hogweed, a phototoxic plant, is a species (answer to 11 across) of the genus, hogweed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A short distance in, say, round (5)","output":"### Answer: GIMME \n ### Explanation: Definition: A short distance in, say, round\n Cryptic defn: In a round of, say, golf, a gimme is a putt of a short distance that is \"given\" to a player by his\/her opponent as it is considered too easy to miss."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slow progress, as indicated by conducting faster? (9)","output":"### Answer: TEMPORISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slow progress\n Cryptic defn: The resulting of conducting faster is to raise the tempo.\nAnswer: To slow down progress in a debate or discussion in order to gain time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abridged Plain Words copy editor outlawed (10)","output":"### Answer: PROSCRIBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: outlawed\n \"prose\"(plain words, as opposed to verse) **minus its last letter**(Abridged \u2026) + CRIB(to copy as a form of cheating, eg. in tests) + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After school, swimming team ace models (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHEMATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: models\n SCH(abbrev. for \"school\") **placed before**(After \u2026) **anagram of**(swimming) TEAM + A(abbrev. for \"ace\", the playing card)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gershwin's last musical's about local (6)","output":"### Answer: NATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: local\n **The last letter of**(\u2026's last) \"Gershwin\" + **reversal of**(\u2026's about) EVITA(the Rice-Webber musical)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regular doings with spades (4)","output":"### Answer: DIGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regular doings with spades\n **The 1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(Regular) \"doings \" **plus**(with) S(abbrev. for the playing card suit, spades).\nDefn: What are regularly achieved with the use of the implements, spades. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Badger resorted to exit by road (6,4)","output":"### Answer: STREET DOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: exit by road\n **Anagram of**(Badger) RESORTED TO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Van is out at 4.15, popping up everywhere (8)","output":"### Answer: INVASIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: popping up everywhere\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) VAN IS **plus**(at) IV(Roman numeral for 4) + E(I'm guessing here: abbrev. for \"east\", the direction to which a clock hand showing the 15 minutes past the hour is pointing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Progenitor of some 6 11 duck (6)","output":"### Answer: ESCAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Progenitor of some 6 11,duck\n Double defn: 1st: In botany, a plant that has \"escaped\" from its original area of cultivation, and start as an invasive species in another environment; and 2nd: To avoid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reintroduced bird and fox cub close to home (4)","output":"### Answer: KITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reintroduced bird\n KIT(the young of a fox) + **the last letter of**(close to) \"home \".\nAnswer: The red kite was reintroduced in parts of the UK after being almost hunted to extinction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beat favourite in effect (10)","output":"### Answer: OUTCOMPETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beat\n PET(a favourite) **contained in**(in) OUTCOME(the resulting effect of a cause)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put on light after untidy desk's cleared out (10)","output":"### Answer: SKEDADDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: cleared out\n [ ADD(to put on) + LED(abbrev. for \"light-emitting diode\") ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **anagram of**(untidy) DESK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Granny, for instance, got rid of water in plant (8)","output":"### Answer: KNOTWEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n KNOT(an example of which;for instance, is the granny) + WEED(got rid of your urine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order pudding (5,3)","output":"### Answer: APPLE PIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order,pudding\n Double defn: 1st: Adjective applied to \"order\" to denote perfect order or tidiness."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model who lost weight's not much of a catch (6)","output":"### Answer: SHRIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: not much of a catch\n \"Shrimpton\"(Jean, model icon of the 60s) **minus**(who lost) \"ton\"(unit measure of weight in the Imperial system)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What Japanese 11 of 17 do, perhaps, right in line (6)","output":"### Answer: REGROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Japanese 11 of 17 do\n [ EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;perhaps) + R(abbrev. for \"right\") ] **contained in**(in) ROW(an arrangement of persons or things in a line).\nAnswer: The very resilient Japanese knotweed, a species of the knotweed genus, vigorously resprouts from its roots. But what weed does not?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greenhouse gas ultimately built up in plant (4)","output":"### Answer: SAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 built up, in a down clue) **the last 4 letters of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"Greenhouse gas \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: House doctor's 6 11 (4)","output":"### Answer: HOMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6 11\n HO(abbrev. for \"house\") + MO(abbrev. for \"medical officer\", a doctor, especially in the military).\nAnswer: The genus that includes the various species of homonids, including homo sapiens, the most successful invasive species so far, having spread out from its origins in Africa. There is some debate as to whether it's invasive or not, but I don't see why it shouldn't be considered so.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crudely satirical opponent of 6 11? (9)","output":"### Answer: RACIALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crudely satirical opponent of 6 11?\n **Anagram of**(Crudely) SATIRICAL.\nDefn: I presume the \"Crudely satirical\" and \"?\" are part of the definition, otherwise it doesn't make sense, as \"race\" is quite different from \"species\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organise Ireland's part in first Japanese issue (5)","output":"### Answer: NISEI \n ### Explanation: Definition: first Japanese issue\n **Hidden in**(\u2026's part) \"Organise Ireland\".\nAnswer: The first generation of children to be born in the US and Canada of Japanese immigrants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Family member that's wearing glasses (7)","output":"### Answer: SPECIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Family member\n I.E.(abbrev. of \"id est\"; that is) **contained in**(wearing) SPECS(short for spectacles; glasses to correct vision).\nAnswer: In biology, a species is one of a number that make up a genus, a number of which in turn make up a family, in taxonomic classification system."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sea cow's bottom's first to come out (7)","output":"### Answer: EMANATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to come out\n \"manatee\"(the sea cow;the dugong) **with its last letter**(\u2026's bottom) **going to the front**(\u2026's first;is first)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study English novelist of the Victorian era (5)","output":"### Answer: READE \n ### Explanation: Definition: novelist of the Victorian era\n READ(to study, as at university, say) + E(abbrev. for \"English\").\nAnswer: Charles, best known for his novel, The Cloister and the Hearth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I wouldn't bet on these 6 11 (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTSIDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: I wouldn't bet on these,6 11\n Double defn: 1st: Long shots, eg. in a race, that one might not want to lay a bet on; and 2nd: What the native population might consider (the answers to) 6 down 11 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top story gets this clear and the rest get too old (7,8)","output":"### Answer: BLANKET COVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top story gets this \n BLANK(clear;empty) + ETC(abbrev. for \"et cetera\";and the rest of a list of related items) **plus**(get) [OVER AGE](too old;above the age for whatever it is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What 9s do for soil? (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCOLOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: soil\n [DIS(slang for \"to belittle\") COLOUR(as a racial characteristic) ](what racialists do to other races).\nDefn: To dirty;to stain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They rescue 11 and scrap bats (5)","output":"### Answer: RSPCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: They rescue 11\n **Anagram of**(scrap) BATS.\nAnswer: Abbrev. for the Royal Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, part of whose purpose is to rescue (some) animal species (answer to 11 across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make balls of hands in lap (5,2)","output":"### Answer: SCREW UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make balls of\n CREW(a group of workers;hands) **contained in**(in) SUP(to lap;to drink).\nDefn: To balls up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Its giant 11's toxic in corner pot (7)","output":"### Answer: HOGWEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Its giant 11's toxic\n HOG(to corner;to take more than one's share of) + WEED(like \"pot\", another slang word for marijuana).\nAnswer: The giant hogweed, a phototoxic plant, is a species (answer to 11 across) of the genus, hogweed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A short distance in, say, round (5)","output":"### Answer: GIMME \n ### Explanation: Definition: A short distance in, say, round\n Cryptic defn: In a round of, say, golf, a gimme is a putt of a short distance that is \"given\" to a player by his\/her opponent as it is considered too easy to miss."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slow progress, as indicated by conducting faster? (9)","output":"### Answer: TEMPORISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slow progress\n Cryptic defn: The resulting of conducting faster is to raise the tempo.\nAnswer: To slow down progress in a debate or discussion in order to gain time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abridged Plain Words copy editor outlawed (10)","output":"### Answer: PROSCRIBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: outlawed\n \"prose\"(plain words, as opposed to verse) **minus its last letter**(Abridged \u2026) + CRIB(to copy as a form of cheating, eg. in tests) + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After school, swimming team ace models (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHEMATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: models\n SCH(abbrev. for \"school\") **placed before**(After \u2026) **anagram of**(swimming) TEAM + A(abbrev. for \"ace\", the playing card)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gershwin's last musical's about local (6)","output":"### Answer: NATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: local\n **The last letter of**(\u2026's last) \"Gershwin\" + **reversal of**(\u2026's about) EVITA(the Rice-Webber musical)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regular doings with spades (4)","output":"### Answer: DIGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regular doings with spades\n **The 1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(Regular) \"doings \" **plus**(with) S(abbrev. for the playing card suit, spades).\nDefn: What are regularly achieved with the use of the implements, spades. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Badger resorted to exit by road (6,4)","output":"### Answer: STREET DOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: exit by road\n **Anagram of**(Badger) RESORTED TO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Van is out at 4.15, popping up everywhere (8)","output":"### Answer: INVASIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: popping up everywhere\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) VAN IS **plus**(at) IV(Roman numeral for 4) + E(I'm guessing here: abbrev. for \"east\", the direction to which a clock hand showing the 15 minutes past the hour is pointing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Progenitor of some 6 11 duck (6)","output":"### Answer: ESCAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Progenitor of some 6 11,duck\n Double defn: 1st: In botany, a plant that has \"escaped\" from its original area of cultivation, and start as an invasive species in another environment; and 2nd: To avoid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reintroduced bird and fox cub close to home (4)","output":"### Answer: KITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reintroduced bird\n KIT(the young of a fox) + **the last letter of**(close to) \"home \".\nAnswer: The red kite was reintroduced in parts of the UK after being almost hunted to extinction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beat favourite in effect (10)","output":"### Answer: OUTCOMPETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beat\n PET(a favourite) **contained in**(in) OUTCOME(the resulting effect of a cause)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put on light after untidy desk's cleared out (10)","output":"### Answer: SKEDADDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: cleared out\n [ ADD(to put on) + LED(abbrev. for \"light-emitting diode\") ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **anagram of**(untidy) DESK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Granny, for instance, got rid of water in plant (8)","output":"### Answer: KNOTWEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n KNOT(an example of which;for instance, is the granny) + WEED(got rid of your urine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order pudding (5,3)","output":"### Answer: APPLE PIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order,pudding\n Double defn: 1st: Adjective applied to \"order\" to denote perfect order or tidiness."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model who lost weight's not much of a catch (6)","output":"### Answer: SHRIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: not much of a catch\n \"Shrimpton\"(Jean, model icon of the 60s) **minus**(who lost) \"ton\"(unit measure of weight in the Imperial system)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What Japanese 11 of 17 do, perhaps, right in line (6)","output":"### Answer: REGROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Japanese 11 of 17 do\n [ EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;perhaps) + R(abbrev. for \"right\") ] **contained in**(in) ROW(an arrangement of persons or things in a line).\nAnswer: The very resilient Japanese knotweed, a species of the knotweed genus, vigorously resprouts from its roots. But what weed does not?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greenhouse gas ultimately built up in plant (4)","output":"### Answer: SAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 built up, in a down clue) **the last 4 letters of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"Greenhouse gas \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: House doctor's 6 11 (4)","output":"### Answer: HOMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6 11\n HO(abbrev. for \"house\") + MO(abbrev. for \"medical officer\", a doctor, especially in the military).\nAnswer: The genus that includes the various species of homonids, including homo sapiens, the most successful invasive species so far, having spread out from its origins in Africa. There is some debate as to whether it's invasive or not, but I don't see why it shouldn't be considered so.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stones one found round hotel (7)","output":"### Answer: SHINGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stones \n SINGLE(one in number) **containing**(found round) H(letter represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stupidity from unruly men in Norfolk town (7)","output":"### Answer: DIMNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stupidity \n **Anagram of**(unruly) MEN **contained in**(in) DISS(the market town in Norfolk, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approximate series of calls (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approximate series of calls \n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, as in \"\u2026 expressed in round numbers\"; and 2nd: \u2026, as made by, say, a doctor or a milkman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A cross by big church? It's laid on floor (9)","output":"### Answer: AXMINSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's laid on floor \n A + X(symbol for a cross) **plus**(by) MINSTER(a large church usually originally connected to a monastery).\nDefn: A type of floor carpet with a stiff backing and a soft colourful pile with a complex pattern, named after the town in SW England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Save bid for source of 9? (9)","output":"### Answer: BARTENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of 9\n BAR(save;except for) + TENDER(a bid;an offer competing with others).\nDefn: From whom you could possibly order a round(answer to 9 across), of drinks, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where to keep stock in tranches? (5)","output":"### Answer: RANCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to keep stock\n **Hidden in**(in) \"tranches\".\nDefn: Where to keep livestock."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lawyer, very independent, entering a fine attack in legal document (9)","output":"### Answer: AFFIDAVIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal document\n [ DA(abbrev. for \"district attorney\", a prosecuting officer in the US legal system) + V(abbrev. for \"very\") + I(abbrev. for \"independent\") ] **contained in**(entering) [A + F(abbrev. for \"fine\") +FIT(an attack;a sudden appearance of, say, coughing or sneezing;a seizure due to epilepsy) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Actor endlessly to show indecision (5)","output":"### Answer: HAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: to show indecision\n \"Havers\"(Nigel, English actor, noted for his role in The Chariots Of Fire) **minus its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place to practise driving in some mountains (5)","output":"### Answer: RANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place to practise driving,some mountains\n Double defn: 1st:  Place to practise your golf shots, including your drives."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spare home converted for communication system (9)","output":"### Answer: SEMAPHORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: communication system\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 converted) SPARE HOME.\nDefn: \u2026, using visual means, such as flags."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dash before day to find ruminant (5)","output":"### Answer: ELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruminant\n ELAN(dash;flair) **placed before**(before) D(abbrev. for \"day\").\nDefn: \u2026, of the antelope variety inhabiting parts of Africa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not half rude piece DJ played showing bias (9)","output":"### Answer: PREJUDICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bias\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 played) [\"rude\" **minus its last 2 letters**(Not half) + PIECE DJ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mogul's centre in unusually variable London area (9)","output":"### Answer: BELGRAVIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: London area\n **The central letter of**(\u2026's centre) \"Mogul\" **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(unusually) VARIABLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Captain from home country missing final pair (5)","output":"### Answer: BLIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Captain\n \"Blighty\"(slang used by the English for their native country) **minus its last 2 letters**(missing final pair).\nDefn: \u2026 of HMS Bounty, whose crew mutinied."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ask bridge players to come with doctor (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ask\n E,N(abbrev. for \"East\" and \"North\", denoting 2 of the 4 players in bridge) **plus**(to come with) TREAT(to doctor;to attend to a patient)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irregular American at heart protecting strikebreaker (7)","output":"### Answer: ERRATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irregular\n **The central 4 letters of**(\u2026 at heart) \"American\" **containing**(protecting) RAT(a worker who works during a strike)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short time secured by reserve in box, say (5)","output":"### Answer: SHRUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: box, say\n HR(short for \"hour\", a period of time) **contained in**(secured by) SUB(short for a substitute;a reserve player).\nAnswer: An example of which;say, is the box, a dense slow-growing shrub, used for hedges, borders, and garden mazes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drug in foreign pub not good after manufacture (9)","output":"### Answer: IBUPROFEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after manufacture) [ \"foreign pub\" **minus**(not) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\") ].\nDefn: \u2026 used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unexpected help in extreme part of theatre gallery? (7)","output":"### Answer: GODSEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unexpected help\n GODS'(belonging to;of the gallery;the upper floor of seats in a theatre) END(the extreme part)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: News journalist in English museum with viscount (4,5)","output":"### Answer: EVAN DAVIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: News journalist\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + [V AND A]( short for the Victoria and Albert Museum in London) **plus**(with) VIS(abbrev. for \"viscount\").\nAnswer: English news journalist, and also current presenter of the TV programme, Newsnight, replacing Jeremy Paxman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Object found by bird in drive (5)","output":"### Answer: DEMUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Object\n EMU(Australian flightless bird) **contained in**(in) DR(abbrev. for \"drive\", as in a home address).\nDefn: To voice objection to."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Butterfly, one over realm? (7)","output":"### Answer: MONARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Butterfly,one over realm\n Double defn: 1st: A large migratory butterfly; and 2nd: A sovereign ruling over a state."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put away order without first number (5)","output":"### Answer: EATEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put away\n \"neaten\"(to put in order;to tidy) **minus its 1st**(without first) \"n\"(symbol for an indefinite number).\nDefn: \u2026 into your stomach."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tax on French ward (9)","output":"### Answer: SURCHARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tax\n SUR(French for the preposition \"on\") + CHARGE(a ward;someone that one is responsible for)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cordial, beer and a lager right off drunk (9)","output":"### Answer: AGREEABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cordial\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) [ BEER **plus**(and) \"a lager\" **minus**(\u2026 off) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restrained painting technique and tone outwardly (9)","output":"### Answer: TEMPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restrained\n TEMPERA(a painting technique using pigments mixed with glutinous material, such as egg yolk) + **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 outwardly) \"tone\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little, perhaps, is on TV I like sadly, rejecting first signs of kitsch entertainment (9)","output":"### Answer: VIOLINIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little, perhaps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sadly) [ \"is on TV I like\" **minus the 1st letters, respectively, of**(rejecting first signs of) \"kitsch entertainment\".\nAnswer: An example of which;perhaps, is Tasmin Little, English classical violinist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sanction retained by vendors exceptionally (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sanction\n **Hidden in**(retained by) \"vendors exceptionally\".\nDefn: To authorise or approve."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parking burden for domestic technician (7)","output":"### Answer: PLUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: domestic technician\n P(abbrev. for \"parking\") + LUMBER(to burden with something unpleasant, tedious, etc.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Assign a set of things at Sotheby's, we hear (5)","output":"### Answer: ALLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assign\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) \"a lot\"(a set of things to be auctioned off at Sotheby's)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Key figure in view of bigwig being raised (5)","output":"### Answer: PIVOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Key figure\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 being raised, in a down clue) [ TO(considered by someone as;in the view of, as in \"to most people, it was not significant\") + VIP(abbrev. for a very important person;a bigwig) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moral system from old character in charge (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moral system\n ETH(a letter in Old English writing) + I.C.(abbrev. for \"in charge\").\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stones one found round hotel (7)","output":"### Answer: SHINGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stones \n SINGLE(one in number) **containing**(found round) H(letter represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stupidity from unruly men in Norfolk town (7)","output":"### Answer: DIMNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stupidity \n **Anagram of**(unruly) MEN **contained in**(in) DISS(the market town in Norfolk, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approximate series of calls (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approximate series of calls \n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, as in \"\u2026 expressed in round numbers\"; and 2nd: \u2026, as made by, say, a doctor or a milkman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A cross by big church? It's laid on floor (9)","output":"### Answer: AXMINSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's laid on floor \n A + X(symbol for a cross) **plus**(by) MINSTER(a large church usually originally connected to a monastery).\nDefn: A type of floor carpet with a stiff backing and a soft colourful pile with a complex pattern, named after the town in SW England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Save bid for source of 9? (9)","output":"### Answer: BARTENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of 9\n BAR(save;except for) + TENDER(a bid;an offer competing with others).\nDefn: From whom you could possibly order a round(answer to 9 across), of drinks, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where to keep stock in tranches? (5)","output":"### Answer: RANCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to keep stock\n **Hidden in**(in) \"tranches\".\nDefn: Where to keep livestock."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lawyer, very independent, entering a fine attack in legal document (9)","output":"### Answer: AFFIDAVIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal document\n [ DA(abbrev. for \"district attorney\", a prosecuting officer in the US legal system) + V(abbrev. for \"very\") + I(abbrev. for \"independent\") ] **contained in**(entering) [A + F(abbrev. for \"fine\") +FIT(an attack;a sudden appearance of, say, coughing or sneezing;a seizure due to epilepsy) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Actor endlessly to show indecision (5)","output":"### Answer: HAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: to show indecision\n \"Havers\"(Nigel, English actor, noted for his role in The Chariots Of Fire) **minus its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place to practise driving in some mountains (5)","output":"### Answer: RANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place to practise driving,some mountains\n Double defn: 1st:  Place to practise your golf shots, including your drives."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spare home converted for communication system (9)","output":"### Answer: SEMAPHORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: communication system\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 converted) SPARE HOME.\nDefn: \u2026, using visual means, such as flags."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dash before day to find ruminant (5)","output":"### Answer: ELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruminant\n ELAN(dash;flair) **placed before**(before) D(abbrev. for \"day\").\nDefn: \u2026, of the antelope variety inhabiting parts of Africa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not half rude piece DJ played showing bias (9)","output":"### Answer: PREJUDICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bias\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 played) [\"rude\" **minus its last 2 letters**(Not half) + PIECE DJ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mogul's centre in unusually variable London area (9)","output":"### Answer: BELGRAVIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: London area\n **The central letter of**(\u2026's centre) \"Mogul\" **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(unusually) VARIABLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Captain from home country missing final pair (5)","output":"### Answer: BLIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Captain\n \"Blighty\"(slang used by the English for their native country) **minus its last 2 letters**(missing final pair).\nDefn: \u2026 of HMS Bounty, whose crew mutinied."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ask bridge players to come with doctor (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ask\n E,N(abbrev. for \"East\" and \"North\", denoting 2 of the 4 players in bridge) **plus**(to come with) TREAT(to doctor;to attend to a patient)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irregular American at heart protecting strikebreaker (7)","output":"### Answer: ERRATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irregular\n **The central 4 letters of**(\u2026 at heart) \"American\" **containing**(protecting) RAT(a worker who works during a strike)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short time secured by reserve in box, say (5)","output":"### Answer: SHRUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: box, say\n HR(short for \"hour\", a period of time) **contained in**(secured by) SUB(short for a substitute;a reserve player).\nAnswer: An example of which;say, is the box, a dense slow-growing shrub, used for hedges, borders, and garden mazes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drug in foreign pub not good after manufacture (9)","output":"### Answer: IBUPROFEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after manufacture) [ \"foreign pub\" **minus**(not) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\") ].\nDefn: \u2026 used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unexpected help in extreme part of theatre gallery? (7)","output":"### Answer: GODSEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unexpected help\n GODS'(belonging to;of the gallery;the upper floor of seats in a theatre) END(the extreme part)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: News journalist in English museum with viscount (4,5)","output":"### Answer: EVAN DAVIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: News journalist\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + [V AND A]( short for the Victoria and Albert Museum in London) **plus**(with) VIS(abbrev. for \"viscount\").\nAnswer: English news journalist, and also current presenter of the TV programme, Newsnight, replacing Jeremy Paxman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Object found by bird in drive (5)","output":"### Answer: DEMUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Object\n EMU(Australian flightless bird) **contained in**(in) DR(abbrev. for \"drive\", as in a home address).\nDefn: To voice objection to."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Butterfly, one over realm? (7)","output":"### Answer: MONARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Butterfly,one over realm\n Double defn: 1st: A large migratory butterfly; and 2nd: A sovereign ruling over a state."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put away order without first number (5)","output":"### Answer: EATEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put away\n \"neaten\"(to put in order;to tidy) **minus its 1st**(without first) \"n\"(symbol for an indefinite number).\nDefn: \u2026 into your stomach."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tax on French ward (9)","output":"### Answer: SURCHARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tax\n SUR(French for the preposition \"on\") + CHARGE(a ward;someone that one is responsible for)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cordial, beer and a lager right off drunk (9)","output":"### Answer: AGREEABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cordial\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) [ BEER **plus**(and) \"a lager\" **minus**(\u2026 off) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restrained painting technique and tone outwardly (9)","output":"### Answer: TEMPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restrained\n TEMPERA(a painting technique using pigments mixed with glutinous material, such as egg yolk) + **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 outwardly) \"tone\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little, perhaps, is on TV I like sadly, rejecting first signs of kitsch entertainment (9)","output":"### Answer: VIOLINIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little, perhaps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sadly) [ \"is on TV I like\" **minus the 1st letters, respectively, of**(rejecting first signs of) \"kitsch entertainment\".\nAnswer: An example of which;perhaps, is Tasmin Little, English classical violinist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sanction retained by vendors exceptionally (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sanction\n **Hidden in**(retained by) \"vendors exceptionally\".\nDefn: To authorise or approve."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parking burden for domestic technician (7)","output":"### Answer: PLUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: domestic technician\n P(abbrev. for \"parking\") + LUMBER(to burden with something unpleasant, tedious, etc.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Assign a set of things at Sotheby's, we hear (5)","output":"### Answer: ALLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assign\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) \"a lot\"(a set of things to be auctioned off at Sotheby's)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Key figure in view of bigwig being raised (5)","output":"### Answer: PIVOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Key figure\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 being raised, in a down clue) [ TO(considered by someone as;in the view of, as in \"to most people, it was not significant\") + VIP(abbrev. for a very important person;a bigwig) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moral system from old character in charge (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moral system\n ETH(a letter in Old English writing) + I.C.(abbrev. for \"in charge\").\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A doodlebug devoured fly (6)","output":"### Answer: AVIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fly\n A + V-I(with the numeral Romanised, the V-1;the German flying bomb in WWII, nicknamed the doodlebug) + ATE(devoured).\nDefn: What aviators do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outrages Tory wearing casual shoes (8)","output":"### Answer: SCANDALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outrages\n C(abbrev. for a Conservative;a Tory) **contained in**(wearing) SANDALS(casual shoes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liking for smack (5)","output":"### Answer: TASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liking for,smack\n Double defn: 2nd: A distinctive flavour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Naval officer captures British force? Excellent! (9)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excellent\n [ ADMIRAL(a senior naval officer) **containing**(captures) B(abbrev. for \"British\") ] + E(symbol for \"electromotive force\" in physics, though a preferable symbol would be \"emf\", to distinguish it from \"energy\", the quantity more familiarly symbolised by \"E\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Founder of fell race could be leading (7)","output":"### Answer: CREATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Founder\n TOR(a fell;a barren or stony hill) **placed after**(\u2026 leading) **anagram of**(could be) RACE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A spouse's posh recipe for ham (7)","output":"### Answer: AMATEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: ham\n A + MATE(a spouse) + U(posh;characteristic of the upper class) +R(abbrev. for \"recipe\").\nDefn: Not accomplished;unskilful."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tuck in a sweatshirt (4)","output":"### Answer: EATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tuck\n **Hidden in**(in a) \"sweatshirt \".\nDefn: Food."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny takes craftsman underground (8)","output":"### Answer: PARTISAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: underground\n P(abbrev. for \"penny\") **plus**(takes) ARTISAN(a craftsman).\nDefn: Descriptive of underground guerrilla forces fighting an occupying army."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Engineers popped off and put right (8)","output":"### Answer: REMEDIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: put right\n R.E.M.E.(abbrev. for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers corps in the British military) + DIED(popped off;expired)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swimmer unhappy having caught cold (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmer\n SAD(unhappy) **containing**(having caught) C(abbrev. for \"cold\").\nDefn:  \u2026 in schools:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top lost from conditioner more frequently (7)","output":"### Answer: OFTENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more frequently\n **The 1st letter deleted from**(Top lost from) \"softener\"(a conditioner;a substance used in washing to make things, eg. clothes, hair, softer)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In song, tease a champion of popular rights (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIBUNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a champion of popular rights\n TUNE(a song;a melody) **containing**(In \u2026) RIB(to tease;to make fun of).\nDefn: A person or institution that champions public rights."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cecil spat out, \"That's doubtful!\" (9)","output":"### Answer: SCEPTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: doubtful\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) CECIL SPAT.\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"he's doubtful of her explanation\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Information soldier got from school (5)","output":"### Answer: GENRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: school\n GEN(information) + RE(abbrev. for a \"Royal Engineer\" in the British military).\nDefn: A category of artistic compositions, such as music or literature, distinguished by a certain style, form or content."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advertising is, in certain environment, an eye-opener (8)","output":"### Answer: SURPRISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an eye-opener\n [ PR(abbrev. for \"public relations\";advertising) + IS] **contained in**(in \u2026 environment) SURE(certain;without doubt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Authority allowed adornment (6)","output":"### Answer: ARMLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: adornment\n ARM(authority, as in the \"arm of the law\") + LET(allowed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diplomat's daughter married (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diplomat\n ATTACH\u00c9(a specialist, well, attached to a diplomatic mission) + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Police officer crept in so cunningly (9)","output":"### Answer: INSPECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Police officer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cunningly) CREPT IN SO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looks after doctor at rest (6)","output":"### Answer: TREATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looks after\n **Anagram of**(doctor) AT REST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commander, somewhat mad, is sectioned (13)","output":"### Answer: COMPARTMENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sectioned\n COM(abbrev. for \"commander\") + PART(to some extent;somewhat) + MENTAL(mad;not right in the head)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Operatic heroine partners French invaders (7)","output":"### Answer: NORMANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: French invaders\n NORMA(heroine of Bellini's opera of the same name) + N,S(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"south\", nominally, partners in a bridge game).\nDefn: \u2026 and conquerors of England in 1066."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walk accomplished around Maidenhead (5)","output":"### Answer: AMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walk\n ABLE(accomplished;expert) **containing**(around) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026head) \"Maiden\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make a mistake in retiring for a drink (6)","output":"### Answer: SHERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n ERR(to make an error) **contained in**(in) SHY(retiring;reserved)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Atmosphere on beach's good? People initially show affectation! (4,3,6)","output":"### Answer: AIRS AND GRACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: affectation\n AIR(the atmosphere) **plus**(on, in a down clue) SAND(a sandy area, say, a beach) + G(abbrev. for \"good\") + RACE(a group of people with common ancestry) + **the 1st letter of**(initially) \"show\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clan to run off at night (9)","output":"### Answer: NOCTURNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: at night\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) CLAN TO RUN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supporter for a girl in depression (8)","output":"### Answer: ADHERENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporter\n A + HER(pronoun referring to a girl) **contained in**(in) DENT(a depression in a surface, made by applying pressure, or a blow)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man accepts direction in church (7)","output":"### Answer: MINSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: church\n MISTER(a form of address for a man) **containing**(accepts) N(abbrev. for \"north\", a geographic direction)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Increases sales, initially in footwear (6)","output":"### Answer: BOOSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Increases\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026, initially) \"sales \" **contained in**(in) BOOTS(footwear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Construction worker to start going topless (6)","output":"### Answer: RIGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Construction worker\n \"trigger\"(to start;to set off) **minus its 1st letter**(going topless, in a down clue).\nDefn: \u2026 skilled in the use of pulleys, lifting gear, cranes, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: His or her model beneficiary (5)","output":"### Answer: THEIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: His or her\n T(the car model, the first to be mass-produced by the Ford Motor Company) + HEIR(beneficiary to an estate, say).\nDefn: Third person possessive pronoun. \"His OR her\" doesn't seem compatible with the plural answer.\n* (Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A doodlebug devoured fly (6)","output":"### Answer: AVIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fly\n A + V-I(with the numeral Romanised, the V-1;the German flying bomb in WWII, nicknamed the doodlebug) + ATE(devoured).\nDefn: What aviators do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outrages Tory wearing casual shoes (8)","output":"### Answer: SCANDALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outrages\n C(abbrev. for a Conservative;a Tory) **contained in**(wearing) SANDALS(casual shoes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liking for smack (5)","output":"### Answer: TASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liking for,smack\n Double defn: 2nd: A distinctive flavour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Naval officer captures British force? Excellent! (9)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excellent\n [ ADMIRAL(a senior naval officer) **containing**(captures) B(abbrev. for \"British\") ] + E(symbol for \"electromotive force\" in physics, though a preferable symbol would be \"emf\", to distinguish it from \"energy\", the quantity more familiarly symbolised by \"E\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Founder of fell race could be leading (7)","output":"### Answer: CREATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Founder\n TOR(a fell;a barren or stony hill) **placed after**(\u2026 leading) **anagram of**(could be) RACE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A spouse's posh recipe for ham (7)","output":"### Answer: AMATEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: ham\n A + MATE(a spouse) + U(posh;characteristic of the upper class) +R(abbrev. for \"recipe\").\nDefn: Not accomplished;unskilful."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tuck in a sweatshirt (4)","output":"### Answer: EATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tuck\n **Hidden in**(in a) \"sweatshirt \".\nDefn: Food."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny takes craftsman underground (8)","output":"### Answer: PARTISAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: underground\n P(abbrev. for \"penny\") **plus**(takes) ARTISAN(a craftsman).\nDefn: Descriptive of underground guerrilla forces fighting an occupying army."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Engineers popped off and put right (8)","output":"### Answer: REMEDIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: put right\n R.E.M.E.(abbrev. for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers corps in the British military) + DIED(popped off;expired)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swimmer unhappy having caught cold (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmer\n SAD(unhappy) **containing**(having caught) C(abbrev. for \"cold\").\nDefn:  \u2026 in schools:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top lost from conditioner more frequently (7)","output":"### Answer: OFTENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more frequently\n **The 1st letter deleted from**(Top lost from) \"softener\"(a conditioner;a substance used in washing to make things, eg. clothes, hair, softer)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In song, tease a champion of popular rights (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIBUNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a champion of popular rights\n TUNE(a song;a melody) **containing**(In \u2026) RIB(to tease;to make fun of).\nDefn: A person or institution that champions public rights."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cecil spat out, \"That's doubtful!\" (9)","output":"### Answer: SCEPTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: doubtful\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) CECIL SPAT.\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"he's doubtful of her explanation\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Information soldier got from school (5)","output":"### Answer: GENRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: school\n GEN(information) + RE(abbrev. for a \"Royal Engineer\" in the British military).\nDefn: A category of artistic compositions, such as music or literature, distinguished by a certain style, form or content."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advertising is, in certain environment, an eye-opener (8)","output":"### Answer: SURPRISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an eye-opener\n [ PR(abbrev. for \"public relations\";advertising) + IS] **contained in**(in \u2026 environment) SURE(certain;without doubt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Authority allowed adornment (6)","output":"### Answer: ARMLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: adornment\n ARM(authority, as in the \"arm of the law\") + LET(allowed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diplomat's daughter married (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diplomat\n ATTACH\u00c9(a specialist, well, attached to a diplomatic mission) + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Police officer crept in so cunningly (9)","output":"### Answer: INSPECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Police officer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cunningly) CREPT IN SO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looks after doctor at rest (6)","output":"### Answer: TREATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looks after\n **Anagram of**(doctor) AT REST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commander, somewhat mad, is sectioned (13)","output":"### Answer: COMPARTMENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sectioned\n COM(abbrev. for \"commander\") + PART(to some extent;somewhat) + MENTAL(mad;not right in the head)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Operatic heroine partners French invaders (7)","output":"### Answer: NORMANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: French invaders\n NORMA(heroine of Bellini's opera of the same name) + N,S(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"south\", nominally, partners in a bridge game).\nDefn: \u2026 and conquerors of England in 1066."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walk accomplished around Maidenhead (5)","output":"### Answer: AMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walk\n ABLE(accomplished;expert) **containing**(around) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026head) \"Maiden\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make a mistake in retiring for a drink (6)","output":"### Answer: SHERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n ERR(to make an error) **contained in**(in) SHY(retiring;reserved)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Atmosphere on beach's good? People initially show affectation! (4,3,6)","output":"### Answer: AIRS AND GRACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: affectation\n AIR(the atmosphere) **plus**(on, in a down clue) SAND(a sandy area, say, a beach) + G(abbrev. for \"good\") + RACE(a group of people with common ancestry) + **the 1st letter of**(initially) \"show\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clan to run off at night (9)","output":"### Answer: NOCTURNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: at night\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) CLAN TO RUN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supporter for a girl in depression (8)","output":"### Answer: ADHERENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporter\n A + HER(pronoun referring to a girl) **contained in**(in) DENT(a depression in a surface, made by applying pressure, or a blow)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man accepts direction in church (7)","output":"### Answer: MINSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: church\n MISTER(a form of address for a man) **containing**(accepts) N(abbrev. for \"north\", a geographic direction)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Increases sales, initially in footwear (6)","output":"### Answer: BOOSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Increases\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026, initially) \"sales \" **contained in**(in) BOOTS(footwear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Construction worker to start going topless (6)","output":"### Answer: RIGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Construction worker\n \"trigger\"(to start;to set off) **minus its 1st letter**(going topless, in a down clue).\nDefn: \u2026 skilled in the use of pulleys, lifting gear, cranes, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: His or her model beneficiary (5)","output":"### Answer: THEIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: His or her\n T(the car model, the first to be mass-produced by the Ford Motor Company) + HEIR(beneficiary to an estate, say).\nDefn: Third person possessive pronoun. \"His OR her\" doesn't seem compatible with the plural answer.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Self-evident saying is penned by ex-President with article out (6)","output":"### Answer: TRUISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Self-evident saying\n IS **contained in**(penned by) \"Truman\"(Harry S., ex-US President) **minus**(with \u2026 out) \"an\"(the indefinite article)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person critically providing medical sample (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECIMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person,medical sample\n Double defn: 1st: A particular or particular type of person, often used critically, as in \"you're a fine specimen!\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A fellow in US group, genuine footballer (6,8)","output":"### Answer: RAHEEM STERLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: footballer\n A + HE(third person pronoun for a fellow) **contained in**(in) R.E.M.(American rock band) + STERLING(genuine and reliable).\nAnswer: Jamaican-born English footballer currently playing for Liverpool."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belfast party maybe defended by chairman in party programme (9)","output":"### Answer: MANIFESTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: party programme\n [N.I. FEST](a party or festival that may be held in Belfast, Northern Ireland) **contained in**(defended by) MAO(Zedong, former Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party).\nDefn: A political party's programme of its intentions, policies, principles, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bed in Paris in the dark? (5)","output":"### Answer: UNLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the dark\n [UN LIT](what a bed might be refered to in Paris, France)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See role rain plays in developing country (6,5)","output":"### Answer: SIERRA LEONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: developing country\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 plays) SEE ROLE RAIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ancient quiet park bordering hotel is closed by state (11)","output":"### Answer: PREHISTORIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient\n [ P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play quietly) + REC(short for a recreation ground;a park) ] **containing**(bordering) [ H(the letter represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet) + IS + TO(towards a closed position, as in \"pull the door to\") **plus**(by) R.I.(abbrev. for Rhode Island, the US state) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skimpy garment in marathon glamorised (5)","output":"### Answer: THONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skimpy garment\n **Hidden in**(in) \"marathon glamorised \".\nDefn:\u2026 in a marathon or at the beach:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bile party churned out? It defines a minor party (3,6)","output":"### Answer: BIT PLAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a minor party\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 churned out) BILE PARTY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist in Paris or otherwise capturing sun (8)","output":"### Answer: PISSARRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 otherwise) PARIS OR **containing**(capturing) S(abbrev. for \"sun\").\nAnswer: Camille, Danish-French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rough element in dinner, we're told (6)","output":"### Answer: COARSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rough\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we're told) \"course\"(one or more of which constitutes a meal, say, dinner, each element being served one at a time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irritable like a demon? (8)","output":"### Answer: SCRATCHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irritable\n Cryptic defn: In folklore, witches bore the devil's mark, made by him scratching their flesh with his claw."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Key flight (6)","output":"### Answer: ESACPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Key,flight\n Double defn: 1st: The full name for the computer keyboard key, usually labelled as \"Esc\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rum is a bit possibly lacking in black dessert (8)","output":"### Answer: TIRAMISU \n ### Explanation: Definition: dessert\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 possibly) \"Rum is a bit \" **minus**(lacking in) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"black\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy characteristic of door after dislodgement? (8)","output":"### Answer: UNHINGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crazy\n Cryptic defn: A dislodged door might go off its hinges."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old book left fellow giving support for books? (5)","output":"### Answer: SHELF \n ### Explanation: Definition: support for books\n \"SHE\"(title of the old book by Rider Haggard) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + F(abbrev. for \"fellow\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One used to a stiff examination? (11)","output":"### Answer: PATHOLOGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One used to a stiff examination\n Cryptic defn: One who performs medical examinations of corpses, stiffs in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's not cruel when reviewed to restrain pupil principally getting fat (9)","output":"### Answer: CORPULENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fat\n **Anagram of**(It's \u2026 when reviewed) NOT CRUEL **containing**(to restrain) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 principally) \"pupil \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular line saved by guitarist for the most part (6)","output":"### Answer: MAINLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: for the most part\n [ IN(popular;in fashion) + L(abbrev. for \"line\") ] **contained in**(saved by) MAY(Brian, lead guitarist with the band, Queen, and a PhD in astrophysics to boot)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deny foreign character information that's arisen (6)","output":"### Answer: NEGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deny\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 that's arisen, in a down clue) [ ETA(the 7th character of the Greek alphabet) + GEN(information) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some change resting place put up by husband in tree (6,5)","output":"### Answer: SILVER BIRCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\n SILVER(currency coins made of, or having the appearance of, silver, and representing loose change) + **reversal of**(\u2026 put up, in a down clue) CRIB(a child's bed;resting place) **placed above**(by, in a down clue) H(abbrev. for \"husband\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Self-evident saying is penned by ex-President with article out (6)","output":"### Answer: TRUISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Self-evident saying\n IS **contained in**(penned by) \"Truman\"(Harry S., ex-US President) **minus**(with \u2026 out) \"an\"(the indefinite article)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person critically providing medical sample (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECIMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person,medical sample\n Double defn: 1st: A particular or particular type of person, often used critically, as in \"you're a fine specimen!\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A fellow in US group, genuine footballer (6,8)","output":"### Answer: RAHEEM STERLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: footballer\n A + HE(third person pronoun for a fellow) **contained in**(in) R.E.M.(American rock band) + STERLING(genuine and reliable).\nAnswer: Jamaican-born English footballer currently playing for Liverpool."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belfast party maybe defended by chairman in party programme (9)","output":"### Answer: MANIFESTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: party programme\n [N.I. FEST](a party or festival that may be held in Belfast, Northern Ireland) **contained in**(defended by) MAO(Zedong, former Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party).\nDefn: A political party's programme of its intentions, policies, principles, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bed in Paris in the dark? (5)","output":"### Answer: UNLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the dark\n [UN LIT](what a bed might be refered to in Paris, France)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See role rain plays in developing country (6,5)","output":"### Answer: SIERRA LEONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: developing country\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 plays) SEE ROLE RAIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ancient quiet park bordering hotel is closed by state (11)","output":"### Answer: PREHISTORIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient\n [ P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play quietly) + REC(short for a recreation ground;a park) ] **containing**(bordering) [ H(the letter represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet) + IS + TO(towards a closed position, as in \"pull the door to\") **plus**(by) R.I.(abbrev. for Rhode Island, the US state) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skimpy garment in marathon glamorised (5)","output":"### Answer: THONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skimpy garment\n **Hidden in**(in) \"marathon glamorised \".\nDefn:\u2026 in a marathon or at the beach:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bile party churned out? It defines a minor party (3,6)","output":"### Answer: BIT PLAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a minor party\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 churned out) BILE PARTY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist in Paris or otherwise capturing sun (8)","output":"### Answer: PISSARRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 otherwise) PARIS OR **containing**(capturing) S(abbrev. for \"sun\").\nAnswer: Camille, Danish-French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rough element in dinner, we're told (6)","output":"### Answer: COARSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rough\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we're told) \"course\"(one or more of which constitutes a meal, say, dinner, each element being served one at a time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irritable like a demon? (8)","output":"### Answer: SCRATCHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irritable\n Cryptic defn: In folklore, witches bore the devil's mark, made by him scratching their flesh with his claw."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Key flight (6)","output":"### Answer: ESACPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Key,flight\n Double defn: 1st: The full name for the computer keyboard key, usually labelled as \"Esc\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rum is a bit possibly lacking in black dessert (8)","output":"### Answer: TIRAMISU \n ### Explanation: Definition: dessert\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 possibly) \"Rum is a bit \" **minus**(lacking in) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"black\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy characteristic of door after dislodgement? (8)","output":"### Answer: UNHINGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crazy\n Cryptic defn: A dislodged door might go off its hinges."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old book left fellow giving support for books? (5)","output":"### Answer: SHELF \n ### Explanation: Definition: support for books\n \"SHE\"(title of the old book by Rider Haggard) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + F(abbrev. for \"fellow\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One used to a stiff examination? (11)","output":"### Answer: PATHOLOGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One used to a stiff examination\n Cryptic defn: One who performs medical examinations of corpses, stiffs in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's not cruel when reviewed to restrain pupil principally getting fat (9)","output":"### Answer: CORPULENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fat\n **Anagram of**(It's \u2026 when reviewed) NOT CRUEL **containing**(to restrain) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 principally) \"pupil \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular line saved by guitarist for the most part (6)","output":"### Answer: MAINLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: for the most part\n [ IN(popular;in fashion) + L(abbrev. for \"line\") ] **contained in**(saved by) MAY(Brian, lead guitarist with the band, Queen, and a PhD in astrophysics to boot)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deny foreign character information that's arisen (6)","output":"### Answer: NEGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deny\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 that's arisen, in a down clue) [ ETA(the 7th character of the Greek alphabet) + GEN(information) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some change resting place put up by husband in tree (6,5)","output":"### Answer: SILVER BIRCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\n SILVER(currency coins made of, or having the appearance of, silver, and representing loose change) + **reversal of**(\u2026 put up, in a down clue) CRIB(a child's bed;resting place) **placed above**(by, in a down clue) H(abbrev. for \"husband\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: shillings invested in plant covered the wound (7)","output":"### Answer: DRESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: covered the wound\n D(Roman numeral for 500) + [ S,S(2 x abbrev. for \"shilling\") **contained in**(invested in) REED(a plant) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A flipping flat-bottomed vessel? (7)","output":"### Answer: TUMBLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: flat-bottomed vessel\n Cryptic defn: One that flips;rolls \u2013 which of course a flat bottomed vessel can't do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: West Country town mine, its gold going west? (5)","output":"### Answer: FROME \n ### Explanation: Definition: West Country town\n [FOR ME](is given to me;mine) **with reversal of**(its \u2026 going west, in an across clue) \"OR\"(in heraldry, of the metal gold)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River, one in West Country town \u2013 yes, yes, yes! (9)","output":"### Answer: POSITIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: yes, yes, yes\n PO(the Italian river) + [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(in) ST. IVES(seaside town in Cornwall in the West Country) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hitter, jumper and flier (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CRICKET BAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hitter\n CRICKET(a jumping insect) + BAT(a flying mammal).\nDefn: \u2026, or what you might hit with."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Policeman left inside whales (4)","output":"### Answer: PLOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Policeman\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(inside) POD(collective noun for whales).\nDefn: \u2026 from the Noddy children's series."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harmless drunk missing wife, figure touring the bogs (11)","output":"### Answer: INOFFENSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harmless\n \"wino\"(a drunk) **minus**(missing) \"w\"(abbrev. for \"wife\") + [ FIVE(a number;a figure) **containing**(touring) FENS(bogs;marshes) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advantage held by landed gentry (4)","output":"### Answer: EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advantage\n **Hidden in**(held by) \" landed gentry \""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: shillings invested in plant covered the wound (7)","output":"### Answer: DRESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: covered the wound\n D(Roman numeral for 500) + [ S,S(2 x abbrev. for \"shilling\") **contained in**(invested in) REED(a plant) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A flipping flat-bottomed vessel? (7)","output":"### Answer: TUMBLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: flat-bottomed vessel\n Cryptic defn: One that flips;rolls \u2013 which of course a flat bottomed vessel can't do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: West Country town mine, its gold going west? (5)","output":"### Answer: FROME \n ### Explanation: Definition: West Country town\n [FOR ME](is given to me;mine) **with reversal of**(its \u2026 going west, in an across clue) \"OR\"(in heraldry, of the metal gold)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River, one in West Country town \u2013 yes, yes, yes! (9)","output":"### Answer: POSITIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: yes, yes, yes\n PO(the Italian river) + [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(in) ST. IVES(seaside town in Cornwall in the West Country) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hitter, jumper and flier (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CRICKET BAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hitter\n CRICKET(a jumping insect) + BAT(a flying mammal).\nDefn: \u2026, or what you might hit with."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Policeman left inside whales (4)","output":"### Answer: PLOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Policeman\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(inside) POD(collective noun for whales).\nDefn: \u2026 from the Noddy children's series."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harmless drunk missing wife, figure touring the bogs (11)","output":"### Answer: INOFFENSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harmless\n \"wino\"(a drunk) **minus**(missing) \"w\"(abbrev. for \"wife\") + [ FIVE(a number;a figure) **containing**(touring) FENS(bogs;marshes) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advantage held by landed gentry (4)","output":"### Answer: EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advantage\n **Hidden in**(held by) \" landed gentry \""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hate taking part in a pedalo at Henley (6)","output":"### Answer: LOATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hate\n **Hidden in**(taking part in) \"pedalo at Henley \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook fed more with ease (7)","output":"### Answer: FREEDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: ease\n **Anagram of**(Cook) FED MORE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Using audit, test unorthodox views (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTITUDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: views\n **Anagram of**(Using \u2026 unorthodox) AUDIT, TEST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River sport has state backing in the country (5)","output":"### Answer: RURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the country\n [ R(abbrev. for \"river\") **placed after**(\u2026 has, in an across clue) RU(abbrev. for the sport, rugby union) ]+ **reversal of**(\u2026 backing) LA(abbrev. for the American state, Louisiana) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree next to large curved structure (5)","output":"### Answer: LARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\n L(abbrev. for \"large\") **placed before**(next to \u2026, in an across clue) ARCH(a curved structure)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wash old Egyptian dye out of cosmetic (3,6)","output":"### Answer: EYE SHADOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: cosmetic\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) [ WASH + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + E(abbrev. for \"Egyptian\") + DYE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Immature creature found in rotten old peat (7)","output":"### Answer: TADPOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immature creature\n **Anagram of**(rotten) OLD PEAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small and bent, the result of vitamin deficiency (6)","output":"### Answer: SCURVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: the result of vitamin deficiency\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") **plus**(and) CURVY(of a bent shape).\nAnswer:  A disease from lack of Vitamin C."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Risks posed by pointed sticks? (6)","output":"### Answer: STAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Risks,pointed sticks\n Double defn: 1st: What you risk losing if you bet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shouted about second point in argument, then had a punch-up (7)","output":"### Answer: BRAWLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: had a punch-up\n BAWLED(shouted, especially of babies and children) **containing**(about) **the 2nd letter of**(second point in) \"argument \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant rice and\/or bananas (9)","output":"### Answer: CORIANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 bananas) RICE AND\/OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Places of confinement for little boys (5)","output":"### Answer: NICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Places of confinement\n NICKS(short for more than one boy named Nicholas, cf. the 2 Ronnies).\nDefn: \u2026, say, in a police station."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puzzling arrangement of plants reported in cereal crop (5)","output":"### Answer: MAIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzling arrangement of plants\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reported) \"maze\"(an arrangement of, say, plants, to form a puzzle \u2013 how to enter the maze and come out the other side)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Double time? (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: TEN TO FIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: time\n A ratio of 10 to 5, or more usually 2 to 1 is twice or double the base number, as in \"they were outnumbered 2 to 1\".\nDefn: \u2026 of day."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Iran's beginning to learn about democratic part of Europe (7)","output":"### Answer: IRELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Europe\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's beginning) \"Iran\" **plus**(to) LEARN + D(abbrev. for \"democratic\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frank listened to stretch of water (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: stretch of water\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 listened to) \"straight\"(frank;straight-talking).\nDefn: \u2026, narrow and connecting 2 larger bodies of water."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flyer felt sick after dodgy ale (7)","output":"### Answer: LEAFLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flyer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sick) FELT **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **anagram of**(dodgy) ALE.\nDefn: A printed or written page of advertisement distributed by hand or mail."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Post forming essential part of rafters (5)","output":"### Answer: AFTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Post\n** The inner letters of**(essential part of) \"rafters \".\nDefn: \u2026, as opposed to \"ante\";before."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film director has slight problem with bird (9)","output":"### Answer: HITCHCOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film director\n HITCH(a slight problem;a snag) **plus**(with) COCK(a fowl bird)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looks after lager (7)","output":"### Answer: FOSTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looks after,lager\n Double defn: 2nd: With an apostrophe, a brand originally from Australia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What did you say about paintings of a planet? (5)","output":"### Answer: EARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: planet\n EH?(an interjection meaning \"What did you say?\") **containing**(about) ART(collective word for paintings, etc.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dread being beaten by immoral reckless character (9)","output":"### Answer: DAREDEVIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: reckless character\n **Anagram of**(\u2026being beaten) DREAD **plus**(by) EVIL(immoral)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am standing to protect legitimate rule in African country (6)","output":"### Answer: MALAWI \n ### Explanation: Definition: African country\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 standing, in a down clue) I AM **containing**(to protect) LAW(a legitimate rule)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick with a duke to get present (6)","output":"### Answer: ADHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick\n A + D(abbrev. for \"duke\") **plus**(to get)HERE(signifying presence, at a roll call)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check setter's resolve (9)","output":"### Answer: DETERMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: resolve\n DETER(to check;to put off) + MINE(setter's;possessive pronoun used self-referentially by the crossword setter).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Athlete carrying out ablutions (5,4)","output":"### Answer: USAIN BOLT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Athlete\n **Anagram of**(carrying out) ABLUTIONS.\nAnswer: Jamaican sprinter, regarded as the fastest person ever."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having ditched husband, she went out with someone and calmed down (7)","output":"### Answer: SEDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: calmed down\n \"she\" **minus**(Having ditched) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"husband\") + DATED(went out with someone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drilling holes is tedious (6)","output":"### Answer: BORING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drilling holes,tedious\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave, heartened by second pudding (7)","output":"### Answer: DESSERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: pudding\n DESERT(to leave;to abandon) **containing at its centre**(heartened by) S(abbrev. for \"second\", in time notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Naughty child leading setter to shellfish (6)","output":"### Answer: SCAMPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: shellfish\n SCAMP(a naughty child) **placed above**(leading, in a down clue) I(self-referential pronoun for the crossword setter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neighbourhood welcoming new place for sporting events (5)","output":"### Answer: ARENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: place for sporting events\n AREA(say, that surrounding one;neighbourhood) **containing**(welcoming) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cockroach in ambassador's cups and saucers! (5)","output":"### Answer: CHINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cups and saucers\n **Hidden in**(\u2026's) \"Cockroach in ambassador \".\nDefn: \u2026, collectively.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hate taking part in a pedalo at Henley (6)","output":"### Answer: LOATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hate\n **Hidden in**(taking part in) \"pedalo at Henley \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook fed more with ease (7)","output":"### Answer: FREEDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: ease\n **Anagram of**(Cook) FED MORE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Using audit, test unorthodox views (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTITUDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: views\n **Anagram of**(Using \u2026 unorthodox) AUDIT, TEST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River sport has state backing in the country (5)","output":"### Answer: RURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the country\n [ R(abbrev. for \"river\") **placed after**(\u2026 has, in an across clue) RU(abbrev. for the sport, rugby union) ]+ **reversal of**(\u2026 backing) LA(abbrev. for the American state, Louisiana) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree next to large curved structure (5)","output":"### Answer: LARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\n L(abbrev. for \"large\") **placed before**(next to \u2026, in an across clue) ARCH(a curved structure)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wash old Egyptian dye out of cosmetic (3,6)","output":"### Answer: EYE SHADOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: cosmetic\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) [ WASH + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + E(abbrev. for \"Egyptian\") + DYE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Immature creature found in rotten old peat (7)","output":"### Answer: TADPOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immature creature\n **Anagram of**(rotten) OLD PEAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small and bent, the result of vitamin deficiency (6)","output":"### Answer: SCURVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: the result of vitamin deficiency\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") **plus**(and) CURVY(of a bent shape).\nAnswer:  A disease from lack of Vitamin C."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Risks posed by pointed sticks? (6)","output":"### Answer: STAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Risks,pointed sticks\n Double defn: 1st: What you risk losing if you bet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shouted about second point in argument, then had a punch-up (7)","output":"### Answer: BRAWLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: had a punch-up\n BAWLED(shouted, especially of babies and children) **containing**(about) **the 2nd letter of**(second point in) \"argument \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant rice and\/or bananas (9)","output":"### Answer: CORIANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 bananas) RICE AND\/OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Places of confinement for little boys (5)","output":"### Answer: NICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Places of confinement\n NICKS(short for more than one boy named Nicholas, cf. the 2 Ronnies).\nDefn: \u2026, say, in a police station."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puzzling arrangement of plants reported in cereal crop (5)","output":"### Answer: MAIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzling arrangement of plants\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reported) \"maze\"(an arrangement of, say, plants, to form a puzzle \u2013 how to enter the maze and come out the other side)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Double time? (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: TEN TO FIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: time\n A ratio of 10 to 5, or more usually 2 to 1 is twice or double the base number, as in \"they were outnumbered 2 to 1\".\nDefn: \u2026 of day."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Iran's beginning to learn about democratic part of Europe (7)","output":"### Answer: IRELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Europe\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's beginning) \"Iran\" **plus**(to) LEARN + D(abbrev. for \"democratic\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frank listened to stretch of water (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: stretch of water\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 listened to) \"straight\"(frank;straight-talking).\nDefn: \u2026, narrow and connecting 2 larger bodies of water."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flyer felt sick after dodgy ale (7)","output":"### Answer: LEAFLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flyer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sick) FELT **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **anagram of**(dodgy) ALE.\nDefn: A printed or written page of advertisement distributed by hand or mail."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Post forming essential part of rafters (5)","output":"### Answer: AFTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Post\n** The inner letters of**(essential part of) \"rafters \".\nDefn: \u2026, as opposed to \"ante\";before."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film director has slight problem with bird (9)","output":"### Answer: HITCHCOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film director\n HITCH(a slight problem;a snag) **plus**(with) COCK(a fowl bird)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looks after lager (7)","output":"### Answer: FOSTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looks after,lager\n Double defn: 2nd: With an apostrophe, a brand originally from Australia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What did you say about paintings of a planet? (5)","output":"### Answer: EARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: planet\n EH?(an interjection meaning \"What did you say?\") **containing**(about) ART(collective word for paintings, etc.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dread being beaten by immoral reckless character (9)","output":"### Answer: DAREDEVIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: reckless character\n **Anagram of**(\u2026being beaten) DREAD **plus**(by) EVIL(immoral)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am standing to protect legitimate rule in African country (6)","output":"### Answer: MALAWI \n ### Explanation: Definition: African country\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 standing, in a down clue) I AM **containing**(to protect) LAW(a legitimate rule)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick with a duke to get present (6)","output":"### Answer: ADHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick\n A + D(abbrev. for \"duke\") **plus**(to get)HERE(signifying presence, at a roll call)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check setter's resolve (9)","output":"### Answer: DETERMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: resolve\n DETER(to check;to put off) + MINE(setter's;possessive pronoun used self-referentially by the crossword setter).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Athlete carrying out ablutions (5,4)","output":"### Answer: USAIN BOLT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Athlete\n **Anagram of**(carrying out) ABLUTIONS.\nAnswer: Jamaican sprinter, regarded as the fastest person ever."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having ditched husband, she went out with someone and calmed down (7)","output":"### Answer: SEDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: calmed down\n \"she\" **minus**(Having ditched) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"husband\") + DATED(went out with someone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drilling holes is tedious (6)","output":"### Answer: BORING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drilling holes,tedious\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave, heartened by second pudding (7)","output":"### Answer: DESSERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: pudding\n DESERT(to leave;to abandon) **containing at its centre**(heartened by) S(abbrev. for \"second\", in time notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Naughty child leading setter to shellfish (6)","output":"### Answer: SCAMPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: shellfish\n SCAMP(a naughty child) **placed above**(leading, in a down clue) I(self-referential pronoun for the crossword setter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neighbourhood welcoming new place for sporting events (5)","output":"### Answer: ARENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: place for sporting events\n AREA(say, that surrounding one;neighbourhood) **containing**(welcoming) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cockroach in ambassador's cups and saucers! (5)","output":"### Answer: CHINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cups and saucers\n **Hidden in**(\u2026's) \"Cockroach in ambassador \".\nDefn: \u2026, collectively.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order cheap rubbish after joke backfired (6)","output":"### Answer: DIKTAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\n TAT(cheap rubbish) **placed after**(after) **reversal of**(\u2026 backfired) KID(to joke;to tease)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paracetamol is helping part get erect 10 (6)","output":"### Answer: MOLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: erect 10\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 part) \"Paracetamol is helping \".\nAnswer: From \"demolish\", the opposite of \"to erect\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desirable fruit (4)","output":"### Answer: PLUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desirable,fruit\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One might expect a plumber's work to have a messy end (10)","output":"### Answer: PRESUMABLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: One might expect\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 work) A PLUMBER'S **plus**(to have) **the last letter of**(\u2026 end) \"messy \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Democrat available to frame up image (6)","output":"### Answer: AVATAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: image\n **Hidden in reversal of**(\u2026 to frame up) \"Democrat available \". The \"up\" works better in a down clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Had empty sleeve tailored to be tidy 10 across the pond (8)","output":"### Answer: SHEVELED \n ### Explanation: Definition: tidy 10 across the pond\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 tailored) [**the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 empty) \"Had \" + SLEEVE].\nAnswer: From \"disheveled\", the North American(across the pond) spelling of \"dishevelled\", the opposite of \"tidy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Audible drivel you provided, temporarily drunk (9)","output":"### Answer: CRAPULENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: drunk\n **Homophone of**(Audible) [\"crap\"(drivel;rubbish) + \"you\"] + LENT(provided temporarily, to be returned later)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Missing family is OK at last, with the paramedic team, getting treatment (8)","output":"### Answer: HOMESICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Missing family\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, getting treatment) [ IS OK + **the last letters, respectively, of**(at last) \"with the paramedic team \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Straight battle the odds leave one standing (9)","output":"### Answer: CANDIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one standing\n CANDID(straight;outspoken) + \"battle \" **minus its 1st, 3rd and 5th letters**(the odds leave).\nDefn: \u2026 for election."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 content of beastly noise went first (8)","output":"### Answer: GRUNTLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10 content\n GRUNT(noise made by a beastly pig) + LED(went first).\nAnswer: From \"disgruntled\", the opposite of \"being content\";\"satisfied\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set up camp by an arcade game (3-3)","output":"### Answer: PAC-MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: arcade game\n **Anagram of**(Set up) CAMP **plus**(by) AN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: De janvier, peut-\u00eatre, la fille devient jeune dame (10)","output":"### Answer: DEMOISELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: jeune dame\n DE + MOIS(French for \"month\", \"janvier, peut-\u00eatre\" or, in English, \"January perhaps\") + ELLE(\"la fille\", or, in English, \"the girl\").\nDefn: \u2026, or, in English, a young lady. Had to resort to an online translator \u2013 pardon my French, but my French is no effing good."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impulse of the bourgeoisie (4)","output":"### Answer: URGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impulse\n **Hidden in**(of the) \"bourgeoisie \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Italian with bride can cause disturbance (6)","output":"### Answer: TUSCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 can cause) [**TUSCAN** **plus**(with) \"bride \"] = \"disturbance\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seal hiding place with leading Tamil Tiger, perhaps admitting revolutionary court is painful (6)","output":"### Answer: CACHET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seal\n Triple wordplay: 1st: CACHE(a hiding place;where to squirrel things) **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of**(leading) \"Tamil \"; 2nd: CAT(an example of which;perhaps is a tiger) **containing**(admitting) CHE(Guevara, the revolutionary) ; 3: ACHE(pain) in CT(abbrev. for \"court\"), or, in other words, to experience pain in court."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vilified when raised to be free (7)","output":"### Answer: DELIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: free\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 when raised, in a down clue) REVILED(vilified;maligned).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 12 10 1,000 kept out (5)","output":"### Answer: KEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10 12 10\n M(Roman numeral for 1,000) **contained in**(\u2026 out) KEPT.\nAnswer: From \"unkempt\", the opposite of \"tidy\";\"sheveled\" presumably."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offend when taking note of clothes (7)","output":"### Answer: APPAREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: clothes\n APPAL(to offend;to cause repulsion) **containing**(when taking) RE(the syllable representing the note on the musical scale)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Latin, opera works (6)","output":"### Answer: OPUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: works\n In Latin, the plural of \"opus\"(work) is \"opera\".\nDefn: The plural for an artistic composition, especially a musical work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nasty and nice, so soon (2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: IN A SECOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: soon\n **Anagram of**(Nasty) AND NICE, SO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shelley knew endless Greek (7)","output":"### Answer: HELLENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek\n \"Shelley knew \" **minus the respective 1st and last letters**(endless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primarily means a national darling ending longstanding apartheid's prior hold (6,7)","output":"### Answer: NELSON MANDELA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a national darling ending longstanding apartheid's prior hold\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(Primarily) \"means a national darling ending longstanding apartheid's \" **placed below**(\u2026's prior,in a down clue) NELSON(a wrestling hold). A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chef beginning to stuff little French onion, must be peeled and loaded 10 (9)","output":"### Answer: PECUNIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: loaded 10\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 beginning) \"Chef \" **contained in**(to stuff) PEU(French for a little bit) + \"onion, must \" **minus the respective 1st and last letters**(be peeled).\nAnswer: From \"impecunious\", the opposite of \"irich\";\"loaded\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skinhead, if true, got drunk to excess (7)","output":"### Answer: SURFEIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: excess\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026head ) \"Skin \" + **anagram of**(\u2026, got drunk) IF TRUE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soundly immersed, time flies (7)","output":"### Answer: DIPTERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: flies\n **Homophone of**(Soundly) \"dipped\"(immersed) + ERA(a period of time).\nDefn: The taxonomic order of insects with a single pair of wings, that includes flies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 calm, if instructed to keep right (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10 calm\n TAUGHT(instructed) **containing**(to keep) R(abbrev. for \"right\").\nAnswer: From \"distraught\", the opposite of \"calm\";\"undisturbed emotionally\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regrettably, tea break ends up in a state (6)","output":"### Answer: ALASKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a state\n ALAS(an expression of regret) + **reversal of the last letters of**(\u2026 ends up, in a down clue) \"tea break\".\nDefn: \u2026 in the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 polite and out of touch (5)","output":"### Answer: COUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10 polite\n **Anagram of**(out of) TOUCH.\nAnswer: From \"uncouth\", the opposite of \"polite\";\"well-mannered\"\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order cheap rubbish after joke backfired (6)","output":"### Answer: DIKTAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\n TAT(cheap rubbish) **placed after**(after) **reversal of**(\u2026 backfired) KID(to joke;to tease)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paracetamol is helping part get erect 10 (6)","output":"### Answer: MOLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: erect 10\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 part) \"Paracetamol is helping \".\nAnswer: From \"demolish\", the opposite of \"to erect\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desirable fruit (4)","output":"### Answer: PLUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desirable,fruit\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One might expect a plumber's work to have a messy end (10)","output":"### Answer: PRESUMABLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: One might expect\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 work) A PLUMBER'S **plus**(to have) **the last letter of**(\u2026 end) \"messy \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Democrat available to frame up image (6)","output":"### Answer: AVATAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: image\n **Hidden in reversal of**(\u2026 to frame up) \"Democrat available \". The \"up\" works better in a down clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Had empty sleeve tailored to be tidy 10 across the pond (8)","output":"### Answer: SHEVELED \n ### Explanation: Definition: tidy 10 across the pond\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 tailored) [**the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 empty) \"Had \" + SLEEVE].\nAnswer: From \"disheveled\", the North American(across the pond) spelling of \"dishevelled\", the opposite of \"tidy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Audible drivel you provided, temporarily drunk (9)","output":"### Answer: CRAPULENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: drunk\n **Homophone of**(Audible) [\"crap\"(drivel;rubbish) + \"you\"] + LENT(provided temporarily, to be returned later)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Missing family is OK at last, with the paramedic team, getting treatment (8)","output":"### Answer: HOMESICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Missing family\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, getting treatment) [ IS OK + **the last letters, respectively, of**(at last) \"with the paramedic team \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Straight battle the odds leave one standing (9)","output":"### Answer: CANDIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one standing\n CANDID(straight;outspoken) + \"battle \" **minus its 1st, 3rd and 5th letters**(the odds leave).\nDefn: \u2026 for election."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 content of beastly noise went first (8)","output":"### Answer: GRUNTLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10 content\n GRUNT(noise made by a beastly pig) + LED(went first).\nAnswer: From \"disgruntled\", the opposite of \"being content\";\"satisfied\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set up camp by an arcade game (3-3)","output":"### Answer: PAC-MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: arcade game\n **Anagram of**(Set up) CAMP **plus**(by) AN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: De janvier, peut-\u00eatre, la fille devient jeune dame (10)","output":"### Answer: DEMOISELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: jeune dame\n DE + MOIS(French for \"month\", \"janvier, peut-\u00eatre\" or, in English, \"January perhaps\") + ELLE(\"la fille\", or, in English, \"the girl\").\nDefn: \u2026, or, in English, a young lady. Had to resort to an online translator \u2013 pardon my French, but my French is no effing good."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impulse of the bourgeoisie (4)","output":"### Answer: URGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impulse\n **Hidden in**(of the) \"bourgeoisie \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Italian with bride can cause disturbance (6)","output":"### Answer: TUSCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 can cause) [**TUSCAN**\n**plus**(with) \"bride \"] = \"disturbance\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seal hiding place with leading Tamil Tiger, perhaps admitting revolutionary court is painful (6)","output":"### Answer: CACHET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seal\n Triple wordplay: 1st: CACHE(a hiding place;where to squirrel things) **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of**(leading) \"Tamil \"; 2nd: CAT(an example of which;perhaps is a tiger) **containing**(admitting) CHE(Guevara, the revolutionary) ; 3: ACHE(pain) in CT(abbrev. for \"court\"), or, in other words, to experience pain in court."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vilified when raised to be free (7)","output":"### Answer: DELIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: free\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 when raised, in a down clue) REVILED(vilified;maligned).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 12 10 1,000 kept out (5)","output":"### Answer: KEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10 12 10\n M(Roman numeral for 1,000) **contained in**(\u2026 out) KEPT.\nAnswer: From \"unkempt\", the opposite of \"tidy\";\"sheveled\" presumably."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offend when taking note of clothes (7)","output":"### Answer: APPAREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: clothes\n APPAL(to offend;to cause repulsion) **containing**(when taking) RE(the syllable representing the note on the musical scale)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Latin, opera works (6)","output":"### Answer: OPUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: works\n In Latin, the plural of \"opus\"(work) is \"opera\".\nDefn: The plural for an artistic composition, especially a musical work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nasty and nice, so soon (2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: IN A SECOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: soon\n **Anagram of**(Nasty) AND NICE, SO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shelley knew endless Greek (7)","output":"### Answer: HELLENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek\n \"Shelley knew \" **minus the respective 1st and last letters**(endless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primarily means a national darling ending longstanding apartheid's prior hold (6,7)","output":"### Answer: NELSON MANDELA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a national darling ending longstanding apartheid's prior hold\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(Primarily) \"means a national darling ending longstanding apartheid's \" **placed below**(\u2026's prior,in a down clue) NELSON(a wrestling hold). A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chef beginning to stuff little French onion, must be peeled and loaded 10 (9)","output":"### Answer: PECUNIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: loaded 10\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 beginning) \"Chef \" **contained in**(to stuff) PEU(French for a little bit) + \"onion, must \" **minus the respective 1st and last letters**(be peeled).\nAnswer: From \"impecunious\", the opposite of \"irich\";\"loaded\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skinhead, if true, got drunk to excess (7)","output":"### Answer: SURFEIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: excess\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026head ) \"Skin \" + **anagram of**(\u2026, got drunk) IF TRUE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soundly immersed, time flies (7)","output":"### Answer: DIPTERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: flies\n **Homophone of**(Soundly) \"dipped\"(immersed) + ERA(a period of time).\nDefn: The taxonomic order of insects with a single pair of wings, that includes flies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 calm, if instructed to keep right (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10 calm\n TAUGHT(instructed) **containing**(to keep) R(abbrev. for \"right\").\nAnswer: From \"distraught\", the opposite of \"calm\";\"undisturbed emotionally\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regrettably, tea break ends up in a state (6)","output":"### Answer: ALASKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a state\n ALAS(an expression of regret) + **reversal of the last letters of**(\u2026 ends up, in a down clue) \"tea break\".\nDefn: \u2026 in the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 polite and out of touch (5)","output":"### Answer: COUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10 polite\n **Anagram of**(out of) TOUCH.\nAnswer: From \"uncouth\", the opposite of \"polite\";\"well-mannered\".\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Effect of sun \u2013 brief delight and confusion? (6)","output":"### Answer: TANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: confusion\n TAN(effect of sunbathing) + \"glee\"(delight) **minus its last letter**(brief \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boldly challenged bill (having amount to pay calculated) (8)","output":"### Answer: ACCOSTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boldly challenged\n AC(abbrev. for \"account\";a bill of what's due and what's paid) + COSTED(having calculated the amount to pay)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to chill out, relaxing freely, unwinding \u2013 here? (5)","output":"### Answer: CORFU \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"chill out, relaxing freely, unwinding \".\nDefn: A place to unwind, one of the Greek islands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friendly pair of criminals shelter a dozen (in separate groups) (9)","output":"### Answer: CONVIVIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friendly\n [CON, AL](short for \"convict\", and Capone, American gangster, viz. a pair of criminals) **containing**(shelter) VI,VI(Roman numerals for 6 and 6, which added together give a dozen in 2 separate groups)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One attempting to secure horse \u2013 old cowboy's one? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: old cowboy's one\n TRIER(one who attempts) **containing**(to secure) GG(from the slang or children's word, gee-gee, for a horse).\nDefn: The old cowboy, Roy Rogers' horse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some samurai men traded old-fashioned clothing (7)","output":"### Answer: RAIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: old-fashioned clothing \n **Hidden in**(Some) \"samurai men traded \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stratagem used in Home Counties game first (4)","output":"### Answer: RUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stratagem\n SE(abbrev. for the south-east of England, where the Home Counties are) **placed after**(\u2026 first) RU(abbrev. for the game of rugby union)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indication of descent ruffles eg English pride? (8)","output":"### Answer: PEDIGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indication of descent\n **Anagram of**(ruffles) [EG + E(abbrev. for \"English\") + PRIDE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With irritation I spy plan (devious) (8)","output":"### Answer: SNAPPILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: With irritation\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 devious) I SPY PLAN.\nDefn: \u2026, in one's speech."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In imitation repeat nymph's name (4)","output":"### Answer: ECHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: In imitation repeat,nymph's name\n Double defn: 2nd: The nymph in Greek mythology, who, spurned by Narcissus, pined away until only her voice remained."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lots here but not necessarily many? (7)","output":"### Answer: AUCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots here\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the lots put up for sale \u2013 each being an individual item or a collection of items sold as a unit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insignificant place currently \u2013 girl's first to exit (7)","output":"### Answer: NOWHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insignificant place\n NOW(currently;at present) + HER(pronoun for a girl) **plus**(\u2026's) **the 1st letter of**(first to) \"exit \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not being told what to pay? Ridiculous (9)","output":"### Answer: PRICELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ridiculous\n Cryptic defn: Literally, without the price being given. Extremely absurd."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tense over new jeering remark (5)","output":"### Answer: TAUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: jeering remark\n TAUT(tense;tight) **containing**(over) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moving fast, artist with sympathy defending papers (8)","output":"### Answer: RAPIDITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moving fast\n RA(post-nomial letters for an artist who is a member of the Royal Academy of Arts) **plus**(with) PITY(sympathy) **containing**(defending) ID(abbrev. for identity papers, collectively)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps a Yankee fish shop (6)","output":"### Answer: BETRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: shop\n BET(an example of which;perhaps is the Yankee, a combination bet in the UK) + RAY(a fish, distinguished by its flattened body).\nDefn: \u2026;to inform on, especially to the police."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Using discretion one brought in vessel not saying much (8)","output":"### Answer: TACITURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: not saying much\n TACT(discretion) **containing**(\u2026 brought in) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + URN(a vessel, eg. to contain tea or ashes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person who's self-deprecating? Quite the opposite on reflection (9)","output":"### Answer: NARCISSUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person who's self-deprecating? Quite the opposite\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the young man in Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection, and pined away, becoming a narcissus flower."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One in France in theatre box to take it easy (6)","output":"### Answer: LOUNGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to take it easy\n UN(\"one\" in French) **contained in**(in) LOGE(a small enclosure or box in a theatre)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird \u2013 one's on lake and heading for south in archipelago (6,7)","output":"### Answer: CANARY ISLANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: archipelago\n  CANARY(a bird) + I'S(in Roman numeral, \"one's\") + L(abbrev. for \"lake\") + AND +**the 1st letter of**(heading for) \"south\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love lively virile actor (7)","output":"### Answer: OLIVIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: actor\n O(letter for zero, \"love\" in tennis scores) + **anagram of**(lively) VIRILE.\nAnswer: Laurence, English actor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time to make fun of ultimately fake group (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: group\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") + RIB(to make fun of;to tease) + **the last letter of**(ultimately) \"fake \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reduce effect of old instrument detective's brought over (6)","output":"### Answer: DILUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reduce effect of\n LUTE(an old string instrument) **placed below**(\u2026's brought over, in a down clue) DI(abbrev. for \"detective inspector\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Similar rents drop once renegotiated (13)","output":"### Answer: CORRESPONDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Similar\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 renegotiated) RENTS DROP ONCE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former partner. Her cue \u2013 question initially about source of finance? (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCHEQUER \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of finance\n EX(a former spouse or partner) + **anagram of**(\u2026 about) [HER CUE + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"question \" ].\nDefn: \u2026, specifically the treasury of a state or nation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wood science concerned with breaking frosty ground (8)","output":"### Answer: FORESTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wood science\n RE(with reference to;concerned with) **contained in**(breaking) **anagram of**(\u2026 ground) FROSTY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A stronger competitor from Belfast? Something that could add flavour (7)","output":"### Answer: ANISEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something that could add flavour\n A + N.I. SEED(a Northern Ireland player who is seeded in a knockout competition, coming from Belfast, maybe;?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hinder movement of food container (6)","output":"### Answer: HAMPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hinder movement,food container\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrap couple of articles following tips on show (6)","output":"### Answer: SWATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrap\n [A,THE](a couple of articles in grammar) **placed below**(following, in a down clue) **the 1st and last letters of**(tips on) \"show \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: African native has letter from Greek parliamentarian (5)","output":"### Answer: CHIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: African native\n CHI(a letter in the Greek alphabet) + MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Effect of sun \u2013 brief delight and confusion? (6)","output":"### Answer: TANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: confusion\n TAN(effect of sunbathing) + \"glee\"(delight) **minus its last letter**(brief \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boldly challenged bill (having amount to pay calculated) (8)","output":"### Answer: ACCOSTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boldly challenged\n AC(abbrev. for \"account\";a bill of what's due and what's paid) + COSTED(having calculated the amount to pay)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to chill out, relaxing freely, unwinding \u2013 here? (5)","output":"### Answer: CORFU \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"chill out, relaxing freely, unwinding \".\nDefn: A place to unwind, one of the Greek islands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friendly pair of criminals shelter a dozen (in separate groups) (9)","output":"### Answer: CONVIVIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friendly\n [CON, AL](short for \"convict\", and Capone, American gangster, viz. a pair of criminals) **containing**(shelter) VI,VI(Roman numerals for 6 and 6, which added together give a dozen in 2 separate groups)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One attempting to secure horse \u2013 old cowboy's one? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: old cowboy's one\n TRIER(one who attempts) **containing**(to secure) GG(from the slang or children's word, gee-gee, for a horse).\nDefn: The old cowboy, Roy Rogers' horse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some samurai men traded old-fashioned clothing (7)","output":"### Answer: RAIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: old-fashioned clothing\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"samurai men traded \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stratagem used in Home Counties game first (4)","output":"### Answer: RUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stratagem\n SE(abbrev. for the south-east of England, where the Home Counties are) **placed after**(\u2026 first) RU(abbrev. for the game of rugby union)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indication of descent ruffles eg English pride? (8)","output":"### Answer: PEDIGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indication of descent\n **Anagram of**(ruffles) [EG + E(abbrev. for \"English\") + PRIDE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With irritation I spy plan (devious) (8)","output":"### Answer: SNAPPILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: With irritation\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 devious) I SPY PLAN.\nDefn: \u2026, in one's speech."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In imitation repeat nymph's name (4)","output":"### Answer: ECHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: In imitation repeat,nymph's name\n Double defn: 2nd: The nymph in Greek mythology, who, spurned by Narcissus, pined away until only her voice remained."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lots here but not necessarily many? (7)","output":"### Answer: AUCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots here\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the lots put up for sale- each being an individual item or a collection of items sold as a unit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insignificant place currently \u2013 girl's first to exit (7)","output":"### Answer: NOWHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insignificant place\n NOW(currently;at present) + HER(pronoun for a girl) **plus**(\u2026's) **the 1st letter of**(first to) \"exit \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not being told what to pay? Ridiculous (9)","output":"### Answer: PRICELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ridiculous\n Cryptic defn: Literally, without the price being given. Extremely absurd."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tense over new jeering remark (5)","output":"### Answer: TAUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: jeering remark\n TAUT(tense;tight) **containing**(over) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moving fast, artist with sympathy defending papers (8)","output":"### Answer: RAPIDITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moving fast\n RA(post-nomial letters for an artist who is a member of the Royal Academy of Arts) **plus**(with) PITY(sympathy) **containing**(defending) ID(abbrev. for identity papers, collectively)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps a Yankee fish shop (6)","output":"### Answer: BETRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: shop\n BET(an example of which;perhaps is the Yankee, a combination bet in the UK) + RAY(a fish, distinguished by its flattened body).\nDefn: \u2026;to inform on, especially to the police."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Using discretion one brought in vessel not saying much (8)","output":"### Answer: TACITURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: not saying much\n TACT(discretion) **containing**(\u2026 brought in) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + URN(a vessel, eg. to contain tea or ashes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person who's self-deprecating? Quite the opposite on reflection (9)","output":"### Answer: NARCISSUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person who's self-deprecating? Quite the opposite\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the young man in Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection, and pined away, becoming a narcissus flower."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One in France in theatre box to take it easy (6)","output":"### Answer: LOUNGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to take it easy\n UN(\"one\" in French) **contained in**(in) LOGE(a small enclosure or box in a theatre)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird \u2013 one's on lake and heading for south in archipelago (6,7)","output":"### Answer: CANARY ISLANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: archipelago\n  CANARY(a bird) + I'S(in Roman numeral, \"one's\") + L(abbrev. for \"lake\") + AND +**the 1st letter of**(heading for) \"south\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love lively virile actor (7)","output":"### Answer: OLIVIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: actor\n O(letter for zero, \"love\" in tennis scores) + **anagram of**(lively) VIRILE.\nAnswer: Laurence, English actor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time to make fun of ultimately fake group (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: group\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") + RIB(to make fun of;to tease) + **the last letter of**(ultimately) \"fake \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reduce effect of old instrument detective's brought over (6)","output":"### Answer: DILUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reduce effect of\n LUTE(an old string instrument) **placed below**(\u2026's brought over, in a down clue) DI(abbrev. for \"detective inspector\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Similar rents drop once renegotiated (13)","output":"### Answer: CORRESPONDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Similar\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 renegotiated) RENTS DROP ONCE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former partner. Her cue \u2013 question initially about source of finance? (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCHEQUER \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of finance\n EX(a former spouse or partner) + **anagram of**(\u2026 about) [HER CUE + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"question \" ].\nDefn: \u2026, specifically the treasury of a state or nation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wood science concerned with breaking frosty ground (8)","output":"### Answer: FORESTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wood science\n RE(with reference to;concerned with) **contained in**(breaking) **anagram of**(\u2026 ground) FROSTY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A stronger competitor from Belfast? Something that could add flavour (7)","output":"### Answer: ANISEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something that could add flavour\n A + N.I. SEED(a Northern Ireland player who is seeded in a knockout competition, coming from Belfast, maybe;?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hinder movement of food container (6)","output":"### Answer: HAMPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hinder movement,food container\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrap couple of articles following tips on show (6)","output":"### Answer: SWATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrap\n [A,THE](a couple of articles in grammar) **placed below**(following, in a down clue) **the 1st and last letters of**(tips on) \"show \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: African native has letter from Greek parliamentarian (5)","output":"### Answer: CHIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: African native\n CHI(a letter in the Greek alphabet) + MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament).\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setter's to work on parking that's not smooth (6)","output":"### Answer: PIMPLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: not smooth\n [ I'M(\"setter's\";\"setter is\";\"I am\", with the setter using the self-referential pronoun) + PLY(to work regularly) ] **placed after**(on, in an across clue) P(abbrev. for \"parking\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steel transducer backfired in musical instrument (8)","output":"### Answer: SCIMITAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steel\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backfired) MIC(short for \"microphone\", an example of a transducer, a device that converts one form of energy to another, in this case, sound waves to electric currents) **contained in**(in) SITAR(the Indian string instrument).\nDefn: Something made of steel, in this case, a type of sword."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After ignoring her absolutely, Italian woman's pulled back skirt (6)","output":"### Answer: SARONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: skirt\n **Reversal of**(pulled back) [ SI(Italian for \"herself\";pronoun to emphasise \"her\" absolutely) **deleted from**(After ignoring \u2026) \"signora\"(a married Italian woman)'S ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recalled one sailor with a vessel that's spouted exotic language (8)","output":"### Answer: GUJARATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: exotic language\n **Reversal of**(Recalled) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + TAR(a nickname for a sailor) **plus**(with) A + JUG(a vessel;a container, usually for liquids) ].\nDefn: \u2026 of the people from the state in western India."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek character halts on trip that's difficult \u2013 he's good to us (14)","output":"### Answer: PHILANTHROPIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: he's good to us\n PHI(the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet) + **anagram of**(\u2026 that's difficult) HALTS ON TRIP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exert pressure towards mass of hair that hurts soon after scratching head (4,4,2)","output":"### Answer: BEAR DOWN ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exert pressure\n BEARD(a mass of hair) + OW!(exclamation expressing \"That hurts!\") + \"anon\"(soon;in a short time) **minus its 1st letter**(after scratching head) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dieter respectfully addressed that woman with posterior twice the norm (4)","output":"### Answer: HERR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dieter respectfully addressed \n HER(pronoun for \"that woman\") **with its last letter**(with posterior) **repeated**(twice the norm).\nDefn: How one might respectfully address the German gentleman named Dieter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How belated message might be given for native Africans? (4)","output":"### Answer: ASPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: native Africans\n [ AS P.S.](a belated message;an afterthought might be given as a p.s.;a postscript).\nDefn: \u2026 of the reptilian kind, which name was used to refer to various venomous snakes found in the Nile region."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Craft alien once abandoned by river (5,5)","output":"### Answer: OCEAN LINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Craft \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 abandoned) ALIEN ONCE **plus**(by) R(abbrev. for \"river\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Operating system working with half of resources, as browser is doing (6-8)","output":"### Answer: WINDOW-SHOPPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: as browser is doing\n WINDOWS(the computer operating system from Microsoft) + HOPPING(literally, to move about using one out of 2 legs;with half of resources, and, cryptically and figuratively, in relation to work, as in \"job-hopping\"?  Not altogether convincing to me, and I have probably missed something).\nDefn: Before IE, Chrome, Safari and the like, to browse round the shops without actually intending to buy, or, perhaps buying only later."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secret places SS put beside sports field (8)","output":"### Answer: RECESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secret places\n ESSES(plural for the letter, S) **placed after**(put beside, in an across clue) REC(short for a recreation ground;a sports field)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Almost yielding to accept a beauty treatment (6)","output":"### Answer: FACIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: beauty treatment\n \"facile\"(moving easily or smoothly;yielding) **minus its last letter**(Almost \u2026) **containing**(to accept) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish trapped in lock pines with others missing (8)","output":"### Answer: TREELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pines with others missing\n EEL(a slippery snake-like fish) **contained in**(trapped in) TRESS(a long lock or ringlet of hair).\nDefn: Description of what's devoid of pine and other trees."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island on which one travels by trap (6)","output":"### Answer: RHODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\n **Homophone of**( \u2026 by trap, slang for mouth;by word of mouth) \"roads\"(on which one travels).\nDefn: \u2026, part of Greece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heartless gang showing attitude (4)","output":"### Answer: POSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: attitude\n \"posse\"(gang assembled together to assist law officers) **minus its central letter**(Heartless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transform Ibiza after removing business for hypnotic drug (7)","output":"### Answer: MORPHIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: hypnotic drug\n MORPH(to transform appearance or character, from \"metamorphise\") + \"Ibiza\" **minus**(after removing) \"biz\"(short for \"business\").\nDefn:  Hypnotic in the sense of inducing sleep."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First of twin boys penning New Year's letter (8)","output":"### Answer: LANDLADY \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\n [ LAD,LAD(a pair of twin boys) **with the first containing**(First of \u2026 penning) N(abbrev. for \"new\") ] + Y(abbrev. for \"year\").\nDefn: One who lets out her property."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One with eyes only for the TV? (5,6)","output":"### Answer: COUCH POTATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with eyes only for the TV\n Cryptic defn: Like the metaphorical vegetable, the real one has eyes too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mowed a tricky area of grassland (6)","output":"### Answer: MEADOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: area of grassland\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 tricky) MOWED A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lame youngster needs support around and provisions at this point (7)","output":"### Answer: TEATIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: provisions at this point\n [ A + TIM(Tiny, nickname for crippled Timothy Cratchit in Dickens' A Christmas Carol) ] **contained in**(needs \u2026 around) TEE(a support for your golf ball).\nDefn: \u2026 of the day."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party animal retires or crashes (9)","output":"### Answer: ROISTERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party animal\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 crashes) RETIRES OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Items to fix office chair broken by ultimately careless presenters (11)","output":"### Answer: NEWSCASTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: presenters \n [NEW CASTERS](items to fix an office chair that's fallen off its wheels) **containing**(broken by) **the last letter of**(ultimately) \"careless \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One informing wife to tuck into exploded sausage (9)","output":"### Answer: BRATWURST \n ### Explanation: Definition: sausage \n [ RAT(an informer;a betrayer) + W(abbrev. for \"wife\") ] **contained in**(to tuck into) BURST(exploded)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cowboy's hit and run (8)","output":"### Answer: SLAPDASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cowboy\n SLAP(hit with an open hand or flat object) **plus**(and) DASH(run;rush).\nDefn: \u2026, describing one who is irresponsible, careless or unscrupulous in business, eg. a builder."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dial-a-motorcyclist provides stylish carriage (7)","output":"### Answer: PANACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stylish carriage\n PAN(like \"dial\", slang for the face) + -A-+ CHE(Guevara, the motorcyclist who rode across South America, and became a revolutionary).\nDefn: A dashing manner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mollycoddled orphan in case of need (7)","output":"### Answer: NANNIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mollycoddled\n ANNIE(Little Orphan, of the comic strip, later of the stage and screen versions) **contained in**(in) **the 1st and last letters of**(case of) \"need \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Only one pound in dollars exchanged back (6)","output":"### Answer: DORSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: back\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 exchanged) \"dollars \" **minus one of its** \"l\"(in upper case, standing in for the symbol \u00a3 for pound sterling)( Only one pound in \u2026).\nDefn: Relating to the back or spinal part of the body of an organism."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What might be delivered by pumps in industrial estate (4)","output":"### Answer: ALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: What might be delivered by pumps\n **Hidden in**(in) \"industrial estate \".\nDefn: \u2026 in a pub or bar.\n* (Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setter's to work on parking that's not smooth (6)","output":"### Answer: PIMPLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: not smooth\n [ I'M(\"setter's\";\"setter is\";\"I am\", with the setter using the self-referential pronoun) + PLY(to work regularly) ] **placed after**(on, in an across clue) P(abbrev. for \"parking\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steel transducer backfired in musical instrument (8)","output":"### Answer: SCIMITAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steel\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backfired) MIC(short for \"microphone\", an example of a transducer, a device that converts one form of energy to another, in this case, sound waves to electric currents) **contained in**(in) SITAR(the Indian string instrument).\nDefn: Something made of steel, in this case, a type of sword."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After ignoring her absolutely, Italian woman's pulled back skirt (6)","output":"### Answer: SARONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: skirt\n **Reversal of**(pulled back) [ SI(Italian for \"herself\";pronoun to emphasise \"her\" absolutely) **deleted from**(After ignoring \u2026) \"signora\"(a married Italian woman)'S ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recalled one sailor with a vessel that's spouted exotic language (8)","output":"### Answer: GUJARATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: exotic language\n **Reversal of**(Recalled) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + TAR(a nickname for a sailor) **plus**(with) A + JUG(a vessel;a container, usually for liquids) ].\nDefn: \u2026 of the people from the state in western India."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek character halts on trip that's difficult \u2013 he's good to us (14)","output":"### Answer: PHILANTHROPIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: he's good to us\n PHI(the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet) + **anagram of**(\u2026 that's difficult) HALTS ON TRIP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exert pressure towards mass of hair that hurts soon after scratching head (4,4,2)","output":"### Answer: BEAR DOWN ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exert pressure\n BEARD(a mass of hair) + OW!(exclamation expressing hurt) + \"anon\"(soon;in a short time) **minus its 1st letter**(after scratching head) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dieter respectfully addressed that woman with posterior twice the norm (4)","output":"### Answer: HERR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dieter respectfully addressed \n HER(pronoun for \"that woman\") **with its last letter**(with posterior) **repeated**(twice the norm).\nDefn: How one might respectfully address the German gentleman named Dieter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How belated message might be given for native Africans? (4)","output":"### Answer: ASPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: native Africans\n [ AS P.S.](a belated message;an afterthought might be given as a p.s.;a postscript).\nDefn: \u2026 of the reptilian kind, which name was used to refer to various venomous snakes found in the Nile region."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Craft alien once abandoned by river (5,5)","output":"### Answer: OCEAN LINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Craft \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 abandoned) ALIEN ONCE **plus**(by) R(abbrev. for \"river\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Operating system working with half of resources, as browser is doing (6-8)","output":"### Answer: WINDOW-SHOPPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: as browser is doing\n WINDOWS(the computer operating system from Microsoft) + HOPPING(literally, to move about using one out of 2 legs;with half of resources, and, cryptically and figuratively, in relation to work, as in \"job-hopping\"?  Not altogether convincing to me, and I have probably missed something).\nDefn: Before IE, Chrome, Safari and the like, to browse round the shops without actually intending to buy, or, perhaps buying only later."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secret places SS put beside sports field (8)","output":"### Answer: RECESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secret places\n ESSES(plural for the letter, S) **placed after**(put beside, in an across clue) REC(short for a recreation ground;a sports field)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Almost yielding to accept a beauty treatment (6)","output":"### Answer: FACIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: beauty treatment\n \"facile\"(moving easily or smoothly;yielding) **minus its last letter**(Almost \u2026) **containing**(to accept) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish trapped in lock pines with others missing (8)","output":"### Answer: TREELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pines with others missing\n EEL(a slippery snake-like fish) **contained in**(trapped in) TRESS(a long lock or ringlet of hair).\nDefn: Description of what's devoid of pine and other trees."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island on which one travels by trap (6)","output":"### Answer: RHODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\n **Homophone of**( \u2026 by trap, slang for mouth;by word of mouth) \"roads\"(on which one travels).\nDefn: \u2026, part of Greece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heartless gang showing attitude (4)","output":"### Answer: POSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: attitude\n \"posse\"(gang assembled together to assist law officers) **minus its central letter**(Heartless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transform Ibiza after removing business for hypnotic drug (7)","output":"### Answer: MORPHIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: hypnotic drug\n MORPH(to transform appearance or character, from \"metamorphise\") + \"Ibiza\" **minus**(after removing) \"biz\"(short for \"business\").\nDefn:  Hypnotic in the sense of inducing sleep."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First of twin boys penning New Year's letter (8)","output":"### Answer: LANDLADY \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\n [ LAD,LAD(a pair of twin boys) **with the first containing**(First of \u2026 penning) N(abbrev. for \"new\") ] + Y(abbrev. for \"year\").\nDefn: One who lets out her property."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One with eyes only for the TV? (5,6)","output":"### Answer: COUCH POTATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with eyes only for the TV\n Cryptic defn: Like the metaphorical vegetable, the real one has eyes too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mowed a tricky area of grassland (6)","output":"### Answer: MEADOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: area of grassland\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 tricky) MOWED A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lame youngster needs support around and provisions at this point (7)","output":"### Answer: TEATIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: provisions at this point\n [ A + TIM(Tiny, nickname for crippled Timothy Cratchit in Dickens' A Christmas Carol) ] **contained in**(needs \u2026 around) TEE(a support for your golf ball).\nDefn: \u2026 of the day."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party animal retires or crashes (9)","output":"### Answer: ROISTERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party animal\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 crashes) RETIRES OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Items to fix office chair broken by ultimately careless presenters (11)","output":"### Answer: NEWSCASTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: presenters \n [NEW CASTERS](items to fix an office chair that's fallen off its wheels) **containing**(broken by) **the last letter of**(ultimately) \"careless \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One informing wife to tuck into exploded sausage (9)","output":"### Answer: BRATWURST \n ### Explanation: Definition: sausage \n [ RAT(an informer;a betrayer) + W(abbrev. for \"wife\") ] **contained in**(to tuck into) BURST(exploded)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cowboy's hit and run (8)","output":"### Answer: SLAPDASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cowboy\n SLAP(hit with an open hand or flat object) **plus**(and) DASH(run;rush).\nDefn: \u2026, describing one who is irresponsible, careless or unscrupulous in business, eg. a builder."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dial-a-motorcyclist provides stylish carriage (7)","output":"### Answer: PANACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stylish carriage\n PAN(like \"dial\", slang for the face) + -A-+ CHE(Guevara, the motorcyclist who rode across South America, and became a revolutionary).\nDefn: A dashing manner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mollycoddled orphan in case of need (7)","output":"### Answer: NANNIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mollycoddled\n ANNIE(Little Orphan, of the comic strip, later of the stage and screen versions) **contained in**(in) **the 1st and last letters of**(case of) \"need \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Only one pound in dollars exchanged back (6)","output":"### Answer: DORSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: back\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 exchanged) \"dollars \" **minus one of its** \"l\"(in upper case, standing in for the symbol \u00a3 for pound sterling)( Only one pound in \u2026).\nDefn: Relating to the back or spinal part of the body of an organism."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What might be delivered by pumps in industrial estate (4)","output":"### Answer: ALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: What might be delivered by pumps\n **Hidden in**(in) \"industrial estate \".\nDefn: \u2026 in a pub or bar.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet time of fasting is followed by year of abundance (6)","output":"### Answer: PLENTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: abundance\n  P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical instruction to play softly) + LENT(the period of fasting prior Easter) **plus**(is followed by) Y(abbrev. for \"year\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doubts Queen's charity (6)","output":"### Answer: QUALMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doubts\n  QU(abbrev. for \"queen\") +ALMS(charity to the poor or needy in the form of money or goods)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thank heavens there's some sign of enduring life (4)","output":"### Answer: ANKH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign of enduring life\n  **Hidden in**(\u2026 there's some) \"Thank heavens \".\nDefn:  The symbol for eternal life as used by the ancient Egyptians, appearing in, eg. the name Tutankhamen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't forget to support home care (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: BEAR IN MIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't forget\n  BEAR(to support a load) + IN(at home) + MIND(to care;to tend to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: CIA hit's ruined by Chinese exercises (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TAI CHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chinese exercises\n  **Anagram of**(\u2026's ruined) CIA HIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broadcast awful record of speech (8)","output":"### Answer: DIALOGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: speech\n  **Homophone of**(Broadcast) [ \"dire\"(awful;terrible) \"log\"(a record of events) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice after dark there's a lot of accidents here (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BLACK SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: there's a lot of accidents here\n  SPOT(to notice) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) BLACK(dark)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party to start off in pub (2,2)","output":"### Answer: IN ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party to\n  **The 1st letter of**(start) \"off\" **contained in**(in) INN(a pub)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard on old boy with nothing being a tramp (4)","output":"### Answer: HOBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tramp\n  H(abbrev. for \"hard\") **plus**(on) O.B.(abbrev. for an \"old boy\", an ex-pupil of a school) **plus**(with) O(letter signifying 0;nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delish gin cocktail giving superficial confidence? (9)","output":"### Answer: SHIELDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: giving superficial confidence\n  **Anagram of**(\u2026 cocktail) DELISH GIN.\nDefn:  Of a protective outer;superficial layer giving the confidence that one will not be harmed, eg. a tortoise's shell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Affected by walkout, council leader's in with Unison at last (8)","output":"### Answer: STRICKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Affected by\n  [ STRIKE(a walkout;an industrial action) **containing**(\u2026's in) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"council\" ] **plus**(with) **the last letter of**(\u2026 at last) \"Unison\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anger about state of ruin (6)","output":"### Answer: RAVAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruin\n  RAGE(anger) **containing**(about) VA(abbrev. for the US state of Virginia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog clubs, for example, do what the others are doing (6,4)","output":"### Answer: FOLLOW SUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: do what the others are doing\n  FOLLOW(to dog;to tail) + SUIT(in a deck of playing cards, an example of which;for example, is \"clubs\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scream at seeing mouse after first recognising smell (4)","output":"### Answer: REEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: smell\n  EEK!(a scream of fright, at seeing, say, a mouse) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) **the 1st letter of**(first) \"recognising\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To coerce former lover's wrong (6)","output":"### Answer: EXTORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: To coerce\n  EX(short for a former lover, or spouse even) + TORT(a wrong for which the wronged party may sue for compensation via a civil suit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A little volume cured ten of stress (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: stress\n  A + C.C.(abbrev. for;a little \"cubic centimetre\") + **anagram of**(cured) TEN.\nDefn:  A vocal emphasis given to a particular syllable, word, or phrase."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tommy's game to join dance (7)","output":"### Answer: PINBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tommy's game\n  PIN(to join or fasten parts together with a sharp or a slender cylindrical implement) + BALL(a social dance).\nDefn:  Reference to the The Who's album \"Tommy\", subsequently adapted to stage and film."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Analyse the Channel Islands' elevated principles (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: principles\n  **Anagram of**(Analyse) THE + **reversal of**(\u2026 elevated, in a down clue) CI(abbrev. for the Channel Islands)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cruelly beat sibling after throwing fish away to cats (7)","output":"### Answer: TABBIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: cats\n  **Anagram of**(Cruelly) [\"beat sibling\" **minus**(after throwing \u2026 away) \"ling\"(any of various elongated food fish) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wee place in old city popular with nearly everybody? (6)","output":"### Answer: URINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wee place\n  UR(the biblical city) + IN(popular;fashionable) **plus**(with) \"all\"(everybody) **minus it last letter**(nearly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made fun of a politician locked in toilet by little boy (9)","output":"### Answer: LAMPOONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made fun of\n  A + MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament) **contained in**(locked in) LOO(slang for a toilet) **plus**(by) NED(short for;little boy's name, Edward)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skin inflammation upset new massage students (7)","output":"### Answer: SUNBURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skin inflammation\n  **Reversal of**(upset, in a down clue) [ N(abbrev. for \"new\") + RUB(to massage) + N.U.S.(abbrev. for the National Union of Students) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girls helping with wedding cakes? (5,2,6)","output":"### Answer: MAIDS OF HONOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girls helping with wedding,cakes\n  Double defn:  2nd:  Small tarts with an almond filling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jaguar, for one, grasps panache with which the French produce a convertible (9)","output":"### Answer: CABRIOLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a convertible\n  CAT(the family of carnivores, a big example of which;for one, is the jaguar)  **containing**(grasps) [ BRIO(panache;verve;flair) + LE(French for \"the\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hello article about decoration struck a chord (3,4)","output":"### Answer: HIT HOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: struck a chord\n  HI!(hello!) + THE(the grammatical article) **containing**(about) O.M.(abbrev. for the Order of Merit, a decoration;an honour given by the monarch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unpredictable blunder by a jerk (7)","output":"### Answer: ERRATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unpredictable\n  ERR(to blunder;to go wrong) **plus**(by) A + TIC(a jerk;a spasm of a muscle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Injure leg caught in trap by carelessness (7)","output":"### Answer: NEGLECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: carelessness\n  [ **Anagram of**(Injure) LEG + C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores) ] **containing**(in) NET(a trap)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pierce Brosnan has heart set on week playing Romeo (6)","output":"### Answer: SKEWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pierce\n  **The central letter of**(..heart) \"Brosnan\" **placed above**(has \u2026 set on, in a down clue) **anagram of**(\u2026 playing) WEEK + R(the letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely brief victory's given English spirit (5)","output":"### Answer: VERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit\n  \"very\"(extremely;to a high degree) **minus its last letter**(brief) + V(abbrev. for \"victory\") **plus**(\u2026's given;contraction of \"is given\") E(abbrev. for \"English\").\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet time of fasting is followed by year of abundance (6)","output":"### Answer: PLENTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: abundance\n  P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical instruction to play softly) + LENT(the period of fasting prior Easter) **plus**(is followed by) Y(abbrev. for \"year\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doubts Queen's charity (6)","output":"### Answer: QUALMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doubts\n  QU(abbrev. for \"queen\") +ALMS(charity to the poor or needy in the form of money or goods)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thank heavens there's some sign of enduring life (4)","output":"### Answer: ANKH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign of enduring life\n  **Hidden in**(\u2026 there's some) \"Thank heavens \".\nDefn:  The symbol for eternal life as used by the ancient Egyptians, appearing in, eg. the name Tutankhamen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't forget to support home care (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: BEAR IN MIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't forget\n  BEAR(to support a load) + IN(at home) + MIND(to care;to tend to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: CIA hit's ruined by Chinese exercises (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TAI CHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chinese exercises\n  **Anagram of**(\u2026's ruined) CIA HIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broadcast awful record of speech (8)","output":"### Answer: DIALOGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: speech\n  **Homophone of**(Broadcast) [ \"dire\"(awful;terrible) \"log\"(a record of events) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice after dark there's a lot of accidents here (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BLACK SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: there's a lot of accidents here\n  SPOT(to notice) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) BLACK(dark)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party to start off in pub (2,2)","output":"### Answer: IN ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party to\n  **The 1st letter of**(start) \"off\" **contained in**(in) INN(a pub)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard on old boy with nothing being a tramp (4)","output":"### Answer: HOBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tramp\n  H(abbrev. for \"hard\") **plus**(on) O.B.(abbrev. for an \"old boy\", an ex-pupil of a school) **plus**(with) O(letter signifying 0;nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delish gin cocktail giving superficial confidence? (9)","output":"### Answer: SHIELDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: giving superficial confidence\n  **Anagram of**(\u2026 cocktail) DELISH GIN.\nDefn:  Of a protective outer;superficial layer giving the confidence that one will not be harmed, eg. a tortoise's shell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Affected by walkout, council leader's in with Unison at last (8)","output":"### Answer: STRICKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Affected by\n  [ STRIKE(a walkout;an industrial action) **containing**(\u2026's in) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"council\" ] **plus**(with) **the last letter of**(\u2026 at last) \"Unison\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anger about state of ruin (6)","output":"### Answer: RAVAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruin\n  RAGE(anger) **containing**(about) VA(abbrev. for the US state of Virginia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog clubs, for example, do what the others are doing (6,4)","output":"### Answer: FOLLOW SUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: do what the others are doing\n  FOLLOW(to dog;to tail) + SUIT(in a deck of playing cards, an example of which;for example, is \"clubs\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scream at seeing mouse after first recognising smell (4)","output":"### Answer: REEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: smell\n  EEK!(a scream of fright, at seeing, say, a mouse) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) **the 1st letter of**(first) \"recognising\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To coerce former lover's wrong (6)","output":"### Answer: EXTORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: To coerce\n  EX(short for a former lover, or spouse even) + TORT(a wrong for which the wronged party may sue for compensation via a civil suit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A little volume cured ten of stress (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: stress\n  A + C.C.(abbrev. for;a little \"cubic centimetre\") + **anagram of**(cured) TEN.\nDefn:  A vocal emphasis given to a particular syllable, word, or phrase."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tommy's game to join dance (7)","output":"### Answer: PINBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tommy's game\n  PIN(to join or fasten parts together with a sharp or a slender cylindrical implement) + BALL(a social dance).\nDefn:  Reference to the The Who's album \"Tommy\", subsequently adapted to stage and film."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Analyse the Channel Islands' elevated principles (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: principles\n  **Anagram of**(Analyse) THE + **reversal of**(\u2026 elevated, in a down clue) CI(abbrev. for the Channel Islands)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cruelly beat sibling after throwing fish away to cats (7)","output":"### Answer: TABBIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: cats\n  **Anagram of**(Cruelly) [\"beat sibling\" **minus**(after throwing \u2026 away) \"ling\"(any of various elongated food fish) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wee place in old city popular with nearly everybody? (6)","output":"### Answer: URINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wee place\n  UR(the biblical city) + IN(popular;fashionable) **plus**(with) \"all\"(everybody) **minus it last letter**(nearly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made fun of a politician locked in toilet by little boy (9)","output":"### Answer: LAMPOONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made fun of\n  A + MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament) **contained in**(locked in) LOO(slang for a toilet) **plus**(by) NED(short for;little boy's name, Edward)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skin inflammation upset new massage students (7)","output":"### Answer: SUNBURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skin inflammation\n  **Reversal of**(upset, in a down clue) [ N(abbrev. for \"new\") + RUB(to massage) + N.U.S.(abbrev. for the National Union of Students) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girls helping with wedding cakes? (5,2,6)","output":"### Answer: MAIDS OF HONOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girls helping with wedding,cakes\n  Double defn:  2nd:  Small tarts with an almond filling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jaguar, for one, grasps panache with which the French produce a convertible (9)","output":"### Answer: CABRIOLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a convertible\n  CAT(the family of carnivores, a big example of which;for one, is the jaguar)  **containing**(grasps) [ BRIO(panache;verve;flair) + LE(French for \"the\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hello article about decoration struck a chord (3,4)","output":"### Answer: HIT HOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: struck a chord\n  HI!(hello!) + THE(the grammatical article) **containing**(about) O.M.(abbrev. for the Order of Merit, a decoration;an honour given by the monarch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unpredictable blunder by a jerk (7)","output":"### Answer: ERRATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unpredictable\n  ERR(to blunder;to go wrong) **plus**(by) A + TIC(a jerk;a spasm of a muscle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Injure leg caught in trap by carelessness (7)","output":"### Answer: NEGLECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: carelessness\n  [ **Anagram of**(Injure) LEG + C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores) ] **containing**(in) NET(a trap)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pierce Brosnan has heart set on week playing Romeo (6)","output":"### Answer: SKEWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pierce\n  **The central letter of**(..heart) \"Brosnan\" **placed above**(has \u2026 set on, in a down clue) **anagram of**(\u2026 playing) WEEK + R(the letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely brief victory's given English spirit (5)","output":"### Answer: VERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit\n  \"very\"(extremely;to a high degree) **minus its last letter**(brief) + V(abbrev. for \"victory\") **plus**(\u2026's given;contraction of \"is given\") E(abbrev. for \"English\").\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Way out in front, was ahead! (6)","output":"### Answer: BOWLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way out\n BOW(the front of a ship or boat) + LED(was ahead, in a race, say).\nDefn: In cricket one of the ways a batsman can be dismissed, or out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last of plant matter, organic material (6)","output":"### Answer: TISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: organic material\n **The last letter of**(Last of) \"plant\" + ISSUE(the matter or topic at hand)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manager, a stud (4)","output":"### Answer: BOSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manager,a stud\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fuzzy aphid requiring a sense that's clear (10)","output":"### Answer: DIAPHANOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: clear\n **Anagram of**(Fuzzy) APHID **plus**(requiring) A + NOUS(common sense;intelligence)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A second president recalled as brainless life form (6)","output":"### Answer: AMOEBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: brainless life form\n A + MO(short for \"moment\";a second, as in \"wait a mo\", and \"wait a sec\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) ABE(the nickname for former American president, Abraham Lincoln)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist's medium, or impressively large, portrait for starters isn't common (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OIL PAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist's medium\n **The 1st letters, respectively, ****of**(\u2026 for starters) \"or impressively large, portrait \" + AIN'T(nonstandard term for;in common usage, \"isn't\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal hit copper \u2013 that's ominous! (9)","output":"### Answer: PROPHETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: ominous\n **Anagram of**(Criminal) HIT COPPER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flirt offering a kiss after thirty seconds? (4)","output":"### Answer: MINX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flirt\n X(letter indicating a kiss) **placed after**(after) MIN(half of \"minute\", ie. 30 seconds)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: View wimp, ultimately, as drip (4)","output":"### Answer: SEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: drip\n SEE(to view) + **the last letter of**(\u2026, ultimately) \"wimp \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reporter putting five points to the nation (9)","output":"### Answer: NEWSWOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reporter\n N,E,W,S,W(abrrevs., respectively for five compass points) **plus**(to) OMAN(the Middle Eastern nation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half as much fun twirling moustache? (2,6)","output":"### Answer: FU MANCHU \n ### Explanation: Definition: moustache\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 twirling) [**half of the letters of**(Half) \"as \" + MUCH FUN].\nDefn: \u2026, named after the fictional criminal genius, Dr. Fu Manchu."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Far from bloody outstanding article \u2013 deservedly so? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: deservedly so?\n UN-RED(not red;far from bloody) **containing**(outstanding \u2026) A(the grammatical article).\nDefn: Perhaps;? descriptive of a written article, in a newspaper, say, that is far from being outstanding."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Antique objects found in battered raincoat after the last King George (10)","output":"### Answer: VICTORIANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Antique objects\n **Anagram of**(battered) RAINCOAT **placed after**(after, in an across clue) VI(the Sixth in full, to date the last King of the UK with the name George)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Freight's seagoing, by the sound of it, for legendary ship (4)","output":"### Answer: ARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: legendary ship\n \"cargo\"(freight) **minus**(\u2026going) \"c\"(pronounced as;by the sound of it \"sea\").\nDefn: \u2026 on which Jason and the Argonauts sailed in search of the Golden Fleece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anxiety shown by figure returning to collect mother, finally (6)","output":"### Answer: NERVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anxiety\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning) SEVEN(figure;number) **containing**(to collect) **the last letter of**(\u2026, finally) \"mother \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dividing wall takes a month? I'm not sure (6)","output":"### Answer: SEPTUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dividing wall\n SEPT(short for the 9th month of the year) + UM(an expression of uncertainty;\"I'm not sure\").\nDefn: \u2026, or membrane between 2 cavities in an organism's body, eg. that between the left and right nostrils."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flour, say, for bread (7)","output":"### Answer: BLOOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: bread\n BLOOMER[a flower, in turn, a **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"Flour \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish sci-fi film watched after promotion (5)","output":"### Answer: WASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 after promotion) [ ET(the Extra-Terrestrial, the sci-fi film) ] + SAW(watched) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Final moves by English celebrity to impress BBC chief (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDGAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Final moves\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + NAME(a celebrity;a famous person) **containing**(to impress) D.G.(abbrev. for \"Director-General\", the job title of the BBC chief)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular? Well I never did! (Clinton) (6)","output":"### Answer: INHALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I never did! (Clinton)\n IN(popular;in fashion) + HALE(well;healthy and robust, as in \"hale and hearty\").\nDefn: As in this Bill Clinton quote in full: \"\"When I was in England, I experimented with marijuana a time or two, and didn't like it. I didn't inhale, and I didn't try it again.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A ninja, might you say, in Chinese republic (3,6)","output":"### Answer: SAN MARINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: republic\n { A N\u2026 + MAR[to injure, in turn a **homophone of**(might you say) \"\u2026inja\"] } **contained in**(in) SINO-( a prefix used to refer to China).\nDefn: \u2026, smallest in the world, and surrounded by Italy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horse docked before bovine about 22 September? (7)","output":"### Answer: EQUINOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: about 22 September\n \"equine\"(a horse) **minus its last letter**(docked) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) OX(a bovine).\nDefn: About when the autumnal equinox in the northern hemisphere and the vernal equinox in the southern hemisphere, occurs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Green council's a real nightmare (8,5)","output":"### Answer: CAROLINE LUCAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Green\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 nightmare) COUNCIL'S A REAL.\nAnswer: A Green Party of England and Wales MP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American author, one trying to be a poor writer (9)","output":"### Answer: POETASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a poor writer\n POE(Edgar Allan, American author) + TASTER(one trying;having a taste of).\nDefn: \u2026 of insignificant or shoddy verse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nonsense of USA and Iran, prehistoric (7)","output":"### Answer: SAURIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: prehistoric\n **Anagram of**(Nonsense of) [ USA **plus**(and) IRAN ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: South African application that may be panned? (7)","output":"### Answer: SAUSAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that may be panned\n S.A.(abbrev. for \"South African\") + USAGE(application;employment).\nDefn: What may be put in a pan prior frying."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Publication priest set up that's mercurial? (7)","output":"### Answer: AMALGAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's mercurial\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 set up, in a down clue) [ MAG(short for \"magazine\";a publication) + LAMA(a Tibetan priest) ].\nAnswer: An alloy of various metals including mercury, used as dental filling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rare shock, leader in competition getting held (6)","output":"### Answer: SCARCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rare\n SCARE(a shock) **containing**(\u2026 getting held) **the 1st letter of**(leader in) \"competition \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slam meat in the oven? (5)","output":"### Answer: ROAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slam,meat in the oven\n Double defn: 1st: To criticise.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Way out in front, was ahead! (6)","output":"### Answer: BOWLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way out\n BOW(the front of a ship or boat) + LED(was ahead, in a race, say).\nDefn: In cricket one of the ways a batsman can be dismissed, or out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last of plant matter, organic material (6)","output":"### Answer: TISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: organic material\n **The last letter of**(Last of) \"plant\" + ISSUE(the matter or topic at hand)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manager, a stud (4)","output":"### Answer: BOSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manager,a stud\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fuzzy aphid requiring a sense that's clear (10)","output":"### Answer: DIAPHANOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: clear\n **Anagram of**(Fuzzy) APHID **plus**(requiring) A + NOUS(common sense;intelligence)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A second president recalled as brainless life form (6)","output":"### Answer: AMOEBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: brainless life form\n A + MO(short for \"moment\";a second, as in \"wait a mo\", and \"wait a sec\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) ABE(the nickname for former American president, Abraham Lincoln)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist's medium, or impressively large, portrait for starters isn't common (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OIL PAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist's medium\n **The 1st letters, respectively, ****of**(\u2026 for starters) \"or impressively large, portrait \" + AIN'T(nonstandard term for;in common usage, \"isn't\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal hit copper \u2013 that's ominous! (9)","output":"### Answer: PROPHETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: ominous\n **Anagram of**(Criminal) HIT COPPER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flirt offering a kiss after thirty seconds? (4)","output":"### Answer: MINX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flirt\n X(letter indicating a kiss) **placed after**(after) MIN(half of \"minute\", ie. 30 seconds)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: View wimp, ultimately, as drip (4)","output":"### Answer: SEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: drip\n SEE(to view) + **the last letter of**(\u2026, ultimately) \"wimp \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reporter putting five points to the nation (9)","output":"### Answer: NEWSWOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reporter\n N,E,W,S,W(abrrevs., respectively for five compass points) **plus**(to) OMAN(the Middle Eastern nation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half as much fun twirling moustache? (2,6)","output":"### Answer: FU MANCHU \n ### Explanation: Definition: moustache\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 twirling) [**half of the letters of**(Half) \"as \" + MUCH FUN].\nDefn: \u2026, named after the fictional criminal genius, Dr. Fu Manchu."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Far from bloody outstanding article \u2013 deservedly so? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: deservedly so?\n UN-RED(not red;far from bloody) **containing**(outstanding \u2026) A(the grammatical article).\nDefn: Perhaps;? descriptive of a written article, in a newspaper, say, that is far from being outstanding."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Antique objects found in battered raincoat after the last King George (10)","output":"### Answer: VICTORIANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Antique objects\n **Anagram of**(battered) RAINCOAT **placed after**(after, in an across clue) VI(the Sixth in full, to date the last King of the UK with the name George)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Freight's seagoing, by the sound of it, for legendary ship (4)","output":"### Answer: ARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: legendary ship\n \"cargo\"(freight) **minus**(\u2026going) \"c\"(pronounced as;by the sound of it \"sea\").\nDefn: \u2026 on which Jason and the Argonauts sailed in search of the Golden Fleece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anxiety shown by figure returning to collect mother, finally (6)","output":"### Answer: NERVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anxiety\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning) SEVEN(figure;number) **containing**(to collect) **the last letter of**(\u2026, finally) \"mother \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dividing wall takes a month? I'm not sure (6)","output":"### Answer: SEPTUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dividing wall\n SEPT(short for the 9th month of the year) + UM(an expression of uncertainty;\"I'm not sure\").\nDefn: \u2026, or membrane between 2 cavities in an organism's body, eg. that between the left and right nostrils."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flour, say, for bread (7)","output":"### Answer: BLOOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: bread\n BLOOMER[a flower, in turn, a **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"Flour \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish sci-fi film watched after promotion (5)","output":"### Answer: WASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 after promotion) [ ET(the Extra-Terrestrial, the sci-fi film) ] + SAW(watched) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Final moves by English celebrity to impress BBC chief (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDGAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Final moves\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + NAME(a celebrity;a famous person) **containing**(to impress) D.G.(abbrev. for \"Director-General\", the job title of the BBC chief)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular? Well I never did! (Clinton) (6)","output":"### Answer: INHALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I never did! (Clinton)\n IN(popular;in fashion) + HALE(well;healthy and robust, as in \"hale and hearty\").\nDefn: As in this Bill Clinton quote in full: \"\"When I was in England, I experimented with marijuana a time or two, and didn't like it. I didn't inhale, and I didn't try it again.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A ninja, might you say, in Chinese republic (3,6)","output":"### Answer: SAN MARINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: republic\n { A N\u2026 + MAR[to injure, in turn a **homophone of**(might you say) \"\u2026inja\"] } **contained in**(in) SINO-( a prefix used to refer to China).\nDefn: \u2026, smallest in the world, and surrounded by Italy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horse docked before bovine about 22 September? (7)","output":"### Answer: EQUINOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: about 22 September\n \"equine\"(a horse) **minus its last letter**(docked) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) OX(a bovine).\nDefn: About when the autumnal equinox in the northern hemisphere and the vernal equinox in the southern hemisphere, occurs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Green council's a real nightmare (8,5)","output":"### Answer: CAROLINE LUCAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Green\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 nightmare) COUNCIL'S A REAL.\nAnswer: A Green Party of England and Wales MP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American author, one trying to be a poor writer (9)","output":"### Answer: POETASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a poor writer\n POE(Edgar Allan, American author) + TASTER(one trying;having a taste of).\nDefn: \u2026 of insignificant or shoddy verse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nonsense of USA and Iran, prehistoric (7)","output":"### Answer: SAURIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: prehistoric\n **Anagram of**(Nonsense of) [ USA **plus**(and) IRAN ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: South African application that may be panned? (7)","output":"### Answer: SAUSAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that may be panned\n S.A.(abbrev. for \"South African\") + USAGE(application;employment).\nDefn: What may be put in a pan prior frying."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Publication priest set up that's mercurial? (7)","output":"### Answer: AMALGAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's mercurial\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 set up, in a down clue) [ MAG(short for \"magazine\";a publication) + LAMA(a Tibetan priest) ].\nAnswer: An alloy of various metals including mercury, used as dental filling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rare shock, leader in competition getting held (6)","output":"### Answer: SCARCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rare\n SCARE(a shock) **containing**(\u2026 getting held) **the 1st letter of**(leader in) \"competition \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slam meat in the oven? (5)","output":"### Answer: ROAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slam,meat in the oven\n Double defn: 1st: To criticise.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle (and I've taken a couple of liberties).\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clean stroke of a violin (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clean,stroke of a violin\n Double defn: 1st: To clean a surface with a sharp or rough instrument; and 2nd: \u2026 producing an unmusical and grating sound."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Herbal samples containing ointment (6)","output":"### Answer: BALSAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: ointment\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 containing) \"Herbal samples \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left out of entire contest (7)","output":"### Answer: COMPETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: contest\n \"complete\"(entire) **minus**(\u2026 out of) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Germs making Bianca ill without an aperient (7)","output":"### Answer: BACILLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Germs\n **Anagram of**(making) [\"Bianca ill \" **minus**(\u2026 aperient;like a laxative;purging) \"an \" ]. I thought it should have been \"with\" rather than \"without\", as the latter and \"aperient\" both have the same sense of exclusion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top mention reserved for The Almighty (10)","output":"### Answer: OMNIPOTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Almighty\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reserved) TOP MENTION."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acquire benefit (4)","output":"### Answer: GAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Acquire,benefit\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barber to utter aloud (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barber\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 aloud) \"sheer\"(utter;complete, as in \"utter stupidity\").\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: PS mend a dud explosive (8)","output":"### Answer: ADDENDUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: PS\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 explosive)  MEND A DUD.\nDefn: A postscript;something added at the end."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Network starts to glow up and is hard to fade away (8)","output":"### Answer: LANGUISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: to fade away\n LAN(acronym for \"Local Area Network\" connecting computers) + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"glow up \" **plus**(and) IS + H(abbrev. for \"hard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go up the hierarchy (5)","output":"### Answer: SCALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go up,the hierarchy\n Double defn: 1st: To climb up; and 2nd: A hierarchical grading of items from the lowest to the highest."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dope in tin foil (4)","output":"### Answer: INFO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dope\n **Hidden in**(in) \"tin foil \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indoctrination for unbeliever deserves attention initially (10)","output":"### Answer: PROPAGANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indoctrination\n PRO(for;in favour of) + PAGAN(an unbeliever;one not belonging to any religion) + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"deserves attention \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Infant could be Rob'n, cryptically speaking (7)","output":"### Answer: NEWBORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Infant\n **Reverse anagram**(\u2026, cryptically speaking): **Anagram of**(**NEW\u2026**) **\u2026BORN** = ROB'N."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vehicles circling a convoy (7)","output":"### Answer: CARAVAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: convoy\n CAR,VAN(two vehicles) **containing**(circling) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One is looking for a member of pop group down under . . . . (6)","output":"### Answer: SEEKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One is looking\n A member of the Australian pop group, the Seekers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: a car for Paul McCartney, say (6)","output":"### Answer: BEETLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a car\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"Beatle\"(one of whom;say, was Paul McCartney)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge Gale . . . . (5)","output":"### Answer: STORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge,Gale\n Double defn: 1st: Such as the Storming of the Bastille."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: to split current stretch of turbulent water (7)","output":"### Answer: RIPTIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stretch of turbulent water\n RIP(to split;to tear apart) + TIDE(the current;the flow of water resulting from tidal fluctuations)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leak in container initially resulted in a hodgepodge (9)","output":"### Answer: POTPOURRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: hodgepodge\n POUR(to flow forth in a stream, as when there is a leak) **contained in**(in) [ POT(a container) + **the 1st letters, respectivel, of**(initially) \"resulted in \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Air defence starts with appropriate match (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: match\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 starts) \"Air defence \" **plus**(with) APT(appropriate;suitable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very small amount for very small person between the poles (7)","output":"### Answer: SMIDGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very small amount\n MIDGE(a very small person) **contained in**(between) S,N(abbrevs. for the north and south poles)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Songbird extremely unnerved in cross crowd (9)","output":"### Answer: MULTITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: crowd\n [ TIT(a songbird) + **the 1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"unnerved \" ] **contained in**(in) MULE(a hybrid animal;a cross)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daley Thompson latched on sportingly to this event (9)","output":"### Answer: DECATHLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: this event\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sportingly) LATCHED ON. And Daley Thompson was an English decathlon champion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Student in Surrey town's totally innocent (9)","output":"### Answer: STAINLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: totally innocent\n L(indicating a learner driver) **contained in**(in) STAINES(-upon-Thames in full, the Surrey town)'S ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belittle aged pairs at work (9)","output":"### Answer: DISPARAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belittle\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 at work) AGED PAIRS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheers to a sound astute purchase (7)","output":"### Answer: GOODBYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheers\n **Homophone of**(sound) \"good buy\"(an astute purchase)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First male soldier is uncompromising (7)","output":"### Answer: ADAMANT \n ### Explanation: ADAM(the biblical first male) + ANT(one of the social insects, one of whose castes are the soldiers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Almost 3.26 light-years to analyse this, for instance (5)","output":"### Answer: PARSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to analyse this, for instance\n \"parsec\"(in astronomy, a unit of distance, about 3.26 light-years) **minus its last letter**(Almost \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026, \"this\" being this clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ship flyer (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ship,flyer\n Double defn: 1st: A class of armoured cruisers built around 1900 for the Royal Navy. I'm not sure if this is what the setter intended."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bullies exploit what we give to our children (4,4)","output":"### Answer: COWS\u2019 MILK \n ### Explanation: Definition: what we give to our children\n COWS(bullies;terrifies) + MILK(to exploit;to take advantage of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make money by the hour in gambling den with bridge player (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: CASH IN ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make money\n H(abbrev. for \"hour\") **contained in**(in) CASINO(a gambling den) + N(abbrev. for \"north\", designation for one of the players at bridge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick together to make money? Self-centred (6)","output":"### Answer: CEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick together\n CENT(money denomination) **containing in its centre**(-centred) ME(self)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Role of selfishness in this puzzle maybe initially lost for old solver (4)","output":"### Answer: THEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old solver\n \"theme\"(the role of, in this case, \"selfishness\" in this puzzle) **minus**(\u2026 lost) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026initially) \"maybe \".\nDefn: The old;archaic 2nd person pronoun, as used by the setter to refer to the solver."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Act selfishly to make fortune, outrageously less sensitive (nothing inside?) after semblance of love (4,3,3,6,3)","output":"### Answer: LOOK OUT FOR NUMBER ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Act selfishly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, outrageously) FORTUNE **containing**(\u2026 inside) [ NUMBER(less sensitive) + O(letter indicating 0;nothing) ] **placed after**(after) LOOK(a semblance of;a likeness of) O( letter indicating 0;love in tennis scores).\nAnswer: I did look, but there is no clue there."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Could it be Mohammed said to make a killing? (6)","output":"### Answer: PROFIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to make a killing\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said) \"prophet\"(an example of whom;could it be, was Mohammed).\nDefn: \u2026, used in a figurative sense."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Redeemed, made amends or converted (8)","output":"### Answer: RANSOMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Redeemed\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 converted) AMENDS OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bigoted, snide, perverse\" in dictionary (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ONE-SIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bigoted\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, perverse) SNIDE **contained in**(in) OED(abbrev. for the Oxford English Dictionary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mistakes note on unknown vessels, missing cable's header (3-3)","output":"### Answer: MIX-UPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistakes\n MI(syllable for one of the notes on the musical scale) **plus**(on) X(in maths, symbol for an unknown quantity) + \"cups\"(vessels;containers) **minus**(missing) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's header) \"cable\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mast's up with difficulty? Boatman's apt to take it for granted (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSUMPTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: apt to take it for granted\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 with difficulty) MAST'S UP + I'VE(contraction of \"I have\";Boatman has;Boatman's, with setter using the self-referential pronoun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As one might be, following tips resulting in cash hoarding (4)","output":"### Answer: RICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: As one might be, following tips\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(tips) \"resulting in cash hoarding \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Self-absorbed, into prophet, an abstemious one (6)","output":"### Answer: SETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Self\n SEER(a prophet) **containing**(absorbed, into \u2026) TT(abbrev. for a \"tee-totaller\";one who abstains from alcohol)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try to take too much and exploit selfless act? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GOOD DEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: selfless act\n GO(a try;an attempt) + OD(abbrev. for \"overdose\";to take too much) **plus**(and) DEED(an exploit;an act)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was that Elvis's pelvis? It's seen moving across the galaxy (8)","output":"### Answer: STARSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's seen moving across the galaxy\n STAR(an example of whom was Elvis, the Pelvis, Presley)'S + HIP(the lateral part of the pelvis). Elvis lives!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Me, me, selfish me, first and foremost? (6)","output":"### Answer: EGOISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: me, first and foremost\n EGO(the \"I\";the self;the me) + I(the objective case of which is \"me\") + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, first) \"selfish me\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 12 15 achievement \u2013 bird seen to fly on soft wings (7,4,4)","output":"### Answer: FEATHER ONE\u2019S NEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12 15\n FEAT(an achievement) + HERON(a wading bird) + **anagram of**(\u2026 to fly) SEEN **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 wings) \"soft \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heart moved to take top job and get gold (5)","output":"### Answer: OCHRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gold\n CHORE(a job;a task) **with its central letter**(Heart) **moved to its beginning**(moved to take top, in a down clue).\nAnswer: A range of colours, including yellow-orange;gold."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rust-proofed with poor quality paint and let down (3-6)","output":"### Answer: TIN-PLATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rust-proofed\n **Anagram of**(poor quality) [ PAINT **plus**(and) LET ] + D(abbrev. for \"down\") ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outline of your body, comme le dit Spooner? (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outline\n Spoonerism(\"comme le dit\";French for as stated, by Rev. Spooner) of \"ton corps\"(\"your body\" in French)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Permitted to crow about being eccentric (5)","output":"### Answer: WACKO \n ### Explanation: Definition: eccentric\n **Reversal of**(.. about, in a down clue) [ OK(permitted;approved) CAW(to make the sound of a crow's cry \u2013 though \"to crow\" is to make the sound of a rooster's cry)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grommet fails in old car (2,5)","output":"### Answer: MG METRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: old car\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fails) GROMMET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Policy a psychologist set out to 12 15 (4,4,7)","output":"### Answer: LINE ONE\u2019S POCKETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: to 12 15\n LINE(a prescribed policy, eg. that of a political party) + ONE(a) + SPOCK(Dr. Benjamin, paediatrician who studied psychoanalysis) + **anagram of**(\u2026 out) SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conspicuously selfish, utterly blind (7)","output":"### Answer: SHUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: blind\n **Hidden in**(Conspicuously) \"selfish, utterly \".\nDefn: A blind to block out light coming through, eg. a window."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kill doctor, stabbed with uniform's fastening (5,2)","output":"### Answer: DOING UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: fastening\n DO IN(slang for \"to kill\") + G.P.(abbrev. for a General Practitioner, a non-specialist doctor) **containing**(stabbed with) U(abbrev. for \"uniform\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sit and solve selfless cipher (5)","output":"### Answer: PERCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sit\n **Anagram of**(solve) \"cipher \" **minus**(\u2026less) \"I\"(the self)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick at nothing to take ultimate prize in western show (5)","output":"### Answer: RODEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: western show\n ROD(a stick) **plus**(at) O(letter indicating 0;nothing) **plus**(to take) **the last letter of**(ultimate) \"prize \".\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bullies exploit what we give to our children (4,4)","output":"### Answer: COWS\u2019 MILK \n ### Explanation: Definition: what we give to our children\n COWS(bullies;terrifies) + MILK(to exploit;to take advantage of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make money by the hour in gambling den with bridge player (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: CASH IN ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make money\n H(abbrev. for \"hour\") **contained in**(in) CASINO(a gambling den) + N(abbrev. for \"north\", designation for one of the players at bridge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick together to make money? Self-centred (6)","output":"### Answer: CEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick together\n CENT(money denomination) **containing in its centre**(-centred) ME(self)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Role of selfishness in this puzzle maybe initially lost for old solver (4)","output":"### Answer: THEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old solver\n \"theme\"(the role of, in this case, \"selfishness\" in this puzzle) **minus**(\u2026 lost) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026initially) \"maybe \".\nDefn: The old;archaic 2nd person pronoun, as used by the setter to refer to the solver."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Act selfishly to make fortune, outrageously less sensitive (nothing inside?) after semblance of love (4,3,3,6,3)","output":"### Answer: LOOK OUT FOR NUMBER ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Act selfishly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, outrageously) FORTUNE\n**containing**(\u2026 inside) [ NUMBER(less sensitive) + O(letter indicating 0;nothing) ] **placed after**(after) LOOK(a semblance of;a likeness of) O( letter indicating 0;love in tennis scores).\nAnswer: I did look, but there is no clue there."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Could it be Mohammed said to make a killing? (6)","output":"### Answer: PROFIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to make a killing\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said) \"prophet\"(an example of whom;could it be, was Mohammed).\nDefn: \u2026, used in a figurative sense."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Redeemed, made amends or converted (8)","output":"### Answer: RANSOMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Redeemed\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 converted) AMENDS OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bigoted, snide, perverse\" in dictionary (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ONE-SIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bigoted\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, perverse) SNIDE\n**contained in**(in) OED(abbrev. for the Oxford English Dictionary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mistakes note on unknown vessels, missing cable's header (3-3)","output":"### Answer: MIX-UPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistakes\n MI(syllable for one of the notes on the musical scale) **plus**(on) X(in maths, symbol for an unknown quantity) + \"cups\"(vessels;containers) **minus**(missing) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's header) \"cable\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mast's up with difficulty? Boatman's apt to take it for granted (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSUMPTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: apt to take it for granted\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 with difficulty) MAST'S UP + I'VE(contraction of \"I have\";Boatman has;Boatman's, with setter using the self-referential pronoun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As one might be, following tips resulting in cash hoarding (4)","output":"### Answer: RICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: As one might be, following tips\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(tips) \"resulting in cash hoarding \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Self-absorbed, into prophet, an abstemious one (6)","output":"### Answer: SETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Self\n SEER(a prophet) **containing**(absorbed, into \u2026) TT(abbrev. for a \"tee-totaller\";one who abstains from alcohol)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try to take too much and exploit selfless act? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GOOD DEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: selfless act\n GO(a try;an attempt) + OD(abbrev. for \"overdose\";to take too much) **plus**(and) DEED(an exploit;an act)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was that Elvis's pelvis? It's seen moving across the galaxy (8)","output":"### Answer: STARSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's seen moving across the galaxy\n STAR(an example of whom was Elvis, the Pelvis, Presley)'S + HIP(the lateral part of the pelvis). Elvis lives!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Me, me, selfish me, first and foremost? (6)","output":"### Answer: EGOISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: me, first and foremost\n EGO(the \"I\";the self;the me) + I(the objective case of which is \"me\") + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, first) \"selfish me\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 12 15 achievement \u2013 bird seen to fly on soft wings (7,4,4)","output":"### Answer: FEATHER ONE\u2019S NEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12 15\n FEAT(an achievement) + HERON(a wading bird) + **anagram of**(\u2026 to fly) SEEN **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 wings) \"soft \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heart moved to take top job and get gold (5)","output":"### Answer: OCHRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gold\n CHORE(a job;a task) **with its central letter**(Heart) **moved to its beginning**(moved to take top, in a down clue).\nAnswer: A range of colours, including yellow-orange;gold."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rust-proofed with poor quality paint and let down (3-6)","output":"### Answer: TIN-PLATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rust-proofed\n **Anagram of**(poor quality) [ PAINT **plus**(and) LET ] + D(abbrev. for \"down\") ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outline of your body, comme le dit Spooner? (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outline\n Spoonerism(\"comme le dit\";French for as stated, by Rev. Spooner) of \"ton corps\"(\"your body\" in French)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Permitted to crow about being eccentric (5)","output":"### Answer: WACKO \n ### Explanation: Definition: eccentric\n **Reversal of**(.. about, in a down clue) [ OK(permitted;approved) CAW(to make the sound of a crow's cry \u2013 though \"to crow\" is to make the sound of a rooster's cry)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grommet fails in old car (2,5)","output":"### Answer: MG METRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: old car\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fails) GROMMET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Policy a psychologist set out to 12 15 (4,4,7)","output":"### Answer: LINE ONE\u2019S POCKETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: to 12 15\n LINE(a prescribed policy, eg. that of a political party) + ONE(a) + SPOCK(Dr. Benjamin, paediatrician who studied psychoanalysis) + **anagram of**(\u2026 out) SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conspicuously selfish, utterly blind (7)","output":"### Answer: SHUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: blind\n **Hidden in**(Conspicuously) \"selfish, utterly \".\nDefn: A blind to block out light coming through, eg. a window."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kill doctor, stabbed with uniform's fastening (5,2)","output":"### Answer: DOING UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: fastening\n DO IN(slang for \"to kill\") + G.P.(abbrev. for a General Practitioner, a non-specialist doctor) **containing**(stabbed with) U(abbrev. for \"uniform\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sit and solve selfless cipher (5)","output":"### Answer: PERCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sit\n **Anagram of**(solve) \"cipher \" **minus**(\u2026less) \"I\"(the self)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick at nothing to take ultimate prize in western show (5)","output":"### Answer: RODEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: western show\n ROD(a stick) **plus**(at) O(letter indicating 0;nothing) **plus**(to take) **the last letter of**(ultimate) \"prize \".\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Financial statement by pompous Tory leader (6)","output":"### Answer: BUDGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Financial statement\n BUDGE(archaic term for \"pompous\";overformal) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Tory \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out, like the French record? (6)","output":"### Answer: ASLEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out\n AS(like;in the same way as, as in phrases like \"think as I think\") + LE(\"the\" in French) + EP(abbrev. for \"extended play\", a former sound recording format)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On the way back, convict cuts and runs (7)","output":"### Answer: GALLOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: runs\n **Reversal of**(On the way back) LAG(a convict) + LOPS(cuts off a part from a whole, eg. a tree or body)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hellish theatrical show? (7)","output":"### Answer: DISPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\n DIS(the mythological underworld;hell) **qualifying** PLAY(a show in a theatre).\nAnswer: A show, or a theatrical;ostentatious show. \"show\", and perhaps \"theatrical\" too, doing double duty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disunion on a pirate's junk (10)","output":"### Answer: SEPARATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disunion\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's junk) ON A PIRATE'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go off hot novelist (4)","output":"### Answer: ROTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: novelist\n ROT(to go off;to decompose) + H(abbrev. for \"hot\").\nAnswer: Philip, American novelist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old man uninvolved in a Roman boy's crime (5)","output":"### Answer: ARSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: crime\n [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + MAN ] **deleted from**(uninvolved in) \"a Roman \" + SON(a boy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surprisingly rates banker's wealth (8)","output":"### Answer: TREASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wealth\n **Anagram of**(Surprisingly) RATES + URE(a river;banker in N. Yorkshire, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dubliner reels, free from restraint (8)","output":"### Answer: UNBRIDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: free from restraint\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reels) DUBLINER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supplementary edition amateur gave as a gift to begin with (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supplementary\n ED(short for \"edition\") **placed after**(\u2026 to begin with, in an across clue) [ A(abbrev. for \"amateur\") + D.D.(abbrev. for the Latin phrase \"dono dedit\";gave a gift) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First outdo top footballer (4)","output":"### Answer: BEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: First,outdo,top,footballer\n Quadruple defn: 1st: The first;the premier; and 2nd: To outdo;to better; and 3: The top;the best part; and 4: The late George (or Georgie) Best, a former (top) footballer for Manchester United and Northern Ireland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Still without a poet laureate? (10)","output":"### Answer: MOTIONLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\n -LESS(a suffix denoting \"without\") MOTION(Andrew, former UK Poet Laureate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kill for a kebab, perhaps (4-3)","output":"### Answer: TAKE OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kill,a kebab, perhaps\n Double defn: 1st: To kill or destroy; and 2nd: A take away. A meal bought at a shop or restaurant, but not eaten there, an example of which;perhaps, is a kebab."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Applause for fish expert? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: DAB HAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: expert\n HAND(applause, as in \"please give a hand to our first contestant\") **placed after**(\u2026 for, in an across clue) DAB(any of various flatfish, eg. the flounder)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Latin woman's soap (6)","output":"### Answer: LATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: soap\n LAT(abbrev. for \"Latin\") + HER(pronoun for a woman).\nDefn: As a verb.\nI can't say if she's Latin or not."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surprisingly intense, missing last of the game (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n **Anagram of**(Surprisingly) \"intense \" **minus**(missing) **the last letter of**(last of) \"the \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poet originally bottled water (5)","output":"### Answer: BLAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\n **The 1st letter of**(originally) \"bottled \" + LAKE(a body of water).\nAnswer: William, English poet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bucks term of endearment \"a right sausage, at heart\" (7)","output":"### Answer: DOLLARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bucks\n DOLL(a term of endearment for addressing a woman) + A + R(abbrev. for \"right\") + **the central letter of**(.., at heart) \"sausage \".\nDefn: A term used by North Americans (and Australians) for their currency."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Once unpretentious newspaper boss opened up (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPLAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: opened up\n EX-(prefix denoting \"once\";formerly) + PLAIN(unpretentious) + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\";newspaper boss)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely sarcastic setter in contact with descendant (5)","output":"### Answer: SCION \n ### Explanation: Definition: descendant\n **The 1st and last letters of**(Extremely) \"sarcastic \" + I(self-referential pronoun used by setter of this puzzle) + ON(preposition denoting \"in contact with\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old wine son sends abroad (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPORTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sends abroad\n EX-(prefix denoting \"old\";formerly) + PORT(a fortified wine) + S(abbrev. for \"son\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunk rested unsteadily after mountain-climbing (9)","output":"### Answer: PLASTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drunk\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unsteadily) RESTED **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **reversal of**(-climbing, in a down clue) ALP(a high mountain).\nDefn: \u2026, or intoxicated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preparations, having missed first three meetings (9)","output":"### Answer: OINTMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preparations\n \"appointments\"(meetings) **minus**(missed) **its first 3 letters**(first three \u2026).\nDefn: Plural of a fatty or oily formulation;preparation applied to the skin to heal, protect or as a cosmetic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film musical director (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ANNIE HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n ANNIE(the musical based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie) + HALL(Peter, English theatre director, founder and director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and director of the National Theatre in England).\nAnswer: Film directed by Woody Allen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complicate eastern American's work at the finish (9)","output":"### Answer: ELABORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complicate\n E(abbrev. for \"eastern\") + LABOR(\"labour\";work, as spelled by Americans) + AT + **the last letter of**(\u2026 finish) \"the \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Once again, foot the bill for retirement (7)","output":"### Answer: RETREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: retirement\n RE-(prefix denoting \"once again\";repeated) + TREAT(to foot the bill for entertainment, food, or gift given for or to someone).\nDefn: \u2026, or a withdrawal from military action or into seclusion and privacy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swimmer's party left local at home (7)","output":"### Answer: DOLPHIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmer\n DO(a party;a social function) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + PH(abbrev. for \"public house\";formal term for a pub, including one's local, a pub that is close to home or place of work) + IN(at home)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Missouri university's electronic computer equipment (5)","output":"### Answer: MOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: computer equipment\n MO(abbrev. for the American state of Missouri) + U(abbrev. for \"university\")'S + E-(the prefix used nowadays to denote things electronic, such as \"email\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chants in German aboard ship (5)","output":"### Answer: SINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chants\n [ IN + G(abbrev. for \"German\") ] **contained in**(aboard) SS(abbrev. for \"steamship\").\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Financial statement by pompous Tory leader (6)","output":"### Answer: BUDGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Financial statement\n BUDGE(archaic term for \"pompous\";overformal) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Tory \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out, like the French record? (6)","output":"### Answer: ASLEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out\n AS(like;in the same way as, as in phrases like \"think as I think\") + LE(\"the\" in French) + EP(abbrev. for \"extended play\", a former sound recording format)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On the way back, convict cuts and runs (7)","output":"### Answer: GALLOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: runs\n **Reversal of**(On the way back) LAG(a convict) + LOPS(cuts off a part from a whole, eg. a tree or body)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hellish theatrical show? (7)","output":"### Answer: DISPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\n DIS(the mythological underworld;hell) **qualifying** PLAY(a show in a theatre).\nAnswer: A show, or a theatrical;ostentatious show. \"show\", and perhaps \"theatrical\" too, doing double duty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disunion on a pirate's junk (10)","output":"### Answer: SEPARATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disunion\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's junk) ON A PIRATE'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go off hot novelist (4)","output":"### Answer: ROTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: novelist\n ROT(to go off;to decompose) + H(abbrev. for \"hot\").\nAnswer: Philip, American novelist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old man uninvolved in a Roman boy's crime (5)","output":"### Answer: ARSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: crime\n [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + MAN ] **deleted from**(uninvolved in) \"a Roman \" + SON(a boy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surprisingly rates banker's wealth (8)","output":"### Answer: TREASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wealth\n **Anagram of**(Surprisingly) RATES + URE(a river;banker in N. Yorkshire, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dubliner reels, free from restraint (8)","output":"### Answer: UNBRIDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: free from restraint\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reels) DUBLINER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supplementary edition amateur gave as a gift to begin with (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supplementary\n ED(short for \"edition\") **placed after**(\u2026 to begin with, in an across clue) [ A(abbrev. for \"amateur\") + D.D.(abbrev. for the Latin phrase \"dono dedit\";gave a gift) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First outdo top footballer (4)","output":"### Answer: BEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: First,outdo,top,footballer\n Quadruple defn: 1st: The first;the premier; and 2nd: To outdo;to better; and 3: The top;the best part; and 4: The late George (or Georgie) Best, a former (top) footballer for Manchester United and Northern Ireland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Still without a poet laureate? (10)","output":"### Answer: MOTIONLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\n -LESS(a suffix denoting \"without\") MOTION(Andrew, former UK Poet Laureate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kill for a kebab, perhaps (4-3)","output":"### Answer: TAKE OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kill,a kebab, perhaps\n Double defn: 1st: To kill or destroy; and 2nd: A take away. A meal bought at a shop or restaurant, but not eaten there, an example of which;perhaps, is a kebab."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Applause for fish expert? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: DAB HAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: expert\n HAND(applause, as in \"please give a hand to our first contestant\") **placed after**(\u2026 for, in an across clue) DAB(any of various flatfish, eg. the flounder)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Latin woman's soap (6)","output":"### Answer: LATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: soap\n LAT(abbrev. for \"Latin\") + HER(pronoun for a woman).\nDefn: As a verb.\nI can't say if she's Latin or not."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surprisingly intense, missing last of the game (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n **Anagram of**(Surprisingly) \"intense \" **minus**(missing) **the last letter of**(last of) \"the \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poet originally bottled water (5)","output":"### Answer: BLAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\n **The 1st letter of**(originally) \"bottled \" + LAKE(a body of water).\nAnswer: William, English poet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bucks term of endearment \"a right sausage, at heart\" (7)","output":"### Answer: DOLLARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bucks\n DOLL(a term of endearment for addressing a woman) + A + R(abbrev. for \"right\") + **the central letter of**(.., at heart) \"sausage \".\nDefn: A term used by North Americans (and Australians) for their currency."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Once unpretentious newspaper boss opened up (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPLAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: opened up\n EX-(prefix denoting \"once\";formerly) + PLAIN(unpretentious) + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\";newspaper boss)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely sarcastic setter in contact with descendant (5)","output":"### Answer: SCION \n ### Explanation: Definition: descendant\n **The 1st and last letters of**(Extremely) \"sarcastic \" + I(self-referential pronoun used by setter of this puzzle) + ON(preposition denoting \"in contact with\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old wine son sends abroad (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPORTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sends abroad\n EX-(prefix denoting \"old\";formerly) + PORT(a fortified wine) + S(abbrev. for \"son\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunk rested unsteadily after mountain-climbing (9)","output":"### Answer: PLASTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drunk\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unsteadily) RESTED **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **reversal of**(-climbing, in a down clue) ALP(a high mountain).\nDefn: \u2026, or intoxicated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preparations, having missed first three meetings (9)","output":"### Answer: OINTMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preparations\n \"appointments\"(meetings) **minus**(missed) **its first 3 letters**(first three \u2026).\nDefn: Plural of a fatty or oily formulation;preparation applied to the skin to heal, protect or as a cosmetic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film musical director (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ANNIE HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n ANNIE(the musical based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie) + HALL(Peter, English theatre director, founder and director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and director of the National Theatre in England).\nAnswer: Film directed by Woody Allen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complicate eastern American's work at the finish (9)","output":"### Answer: ELABORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complicate\n E(abbrev. for \"eastern\") + LABOR(\"labour\";work, as spelled by Americans) + AT + **the last letter of**(\u2026 finish) \"the \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Once again, foot the bill for retirement (7)","output":"### Answer: RETREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: retirement\n RE-(prefix denoting \"once again\";repeated) + TREAT(to foot the bill for entertainment, food, or gift given for or to someone).\nDefn: \u2026, or a withdrawal from military action or into seclusion and privacy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swimmer's party left local at home (7)","output":"### Answer: DOLPHIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmer\n DO(a party;a social function) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + PH(abbrev. for \"public house\";formal term for a pub, including one's local, a pub that is close to home or place of work) + IN(at home)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Missouri university's electronic computer equipment (5)","output":"### Answer: MOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: computer equipment\n MO(abbrev. for the American state of Missouri) + U(abbrev. for \"university\")'S + E-(the prefix used nowadays to denote things electronic, such as \"email\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chants in German aboard ship (5)","output":"### Answer: SINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chants\n [ IN + G(abbrev. for \"German\") ] **contained in**(aboard) SS(abbrev. for \"steamship\").\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of flight's stuff is found on a plane (7,4)","output":"### Answer: LANDING GEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: is found on a plane\n LANDING(the area at the head of a flight of stairs) + GEAR(stuff such as clothes and other personal belongings)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old boy has clean turned around after direction to stop drinking (5,2)","output":"### Answer: SOBER UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: to stop drinking\n [ OB(abbrev. for \"old boy\" of a school, say) **contained in**(has \u2026 around) **reversal of**(\u2026 turned) PURE(clean;unadulterated) ] **placed after**(after) S(abbrev. for \"south\", the direction)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yorkshireman declared the motive for treachery (7)","output":"### Answer: TREASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: treachery\n T'(\"the\" as may be spoken;declared by a Yorkshireman in dialect) REASON(motive;basis for an action)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irish city's team get together for opening drink (9)","output":"### Answer: CORKSCREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: for opening drink\n CORK(the Irish city)'S\n**plus**(\u2026 get together) CREW(a team, eg. in rowing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wally and I do it all over the place (5)","output":"### Answer: IDIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wally\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 all over the place) I DO IT.\nDefn: A stupid person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anyone else having a piece of fish? (4)","output":"### Answer: EELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 having a piece of) \"Anyone else\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Theatre props for kids? (10)","output":"### Answer: PLAYTHINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: for kids\n What stage props in a theatre might be loosely called.\nDefn: \u2026 to play with."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He knows all about crank detective (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CLEVER DICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: He knows all\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about, when referring to approximate dates) + LEVER(a tool to operate a mechanism, such as a crank) + DICK(slang for a detective)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catcall gives start to blue tit (4)","output":"### Answer: BOOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: tit\n BOO(a catcall;a jeer) **plus**(gives) **the 1st letter of**(start to) \"blue \".\nDefn. and Answer: Slang for a female breast."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mum takes gold kiwi back from New Zealand (5)","output":"### Answer: MAORI \n ### Explanation: Definition: from New Zealand\n MA(short for \"mother\", as is \"mum\") **plus**(takes) OR(gold colour in heraldry) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 back) \"kiwi \".\nDefn: One from New Zealand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disgusting loo's filth is found at the bottom of mountains (9)","output":"### Answer: FOOTHILLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: found at the bottom of mountains\n **Anagram of**(Disgusting) LOO'S FILTH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut short a game (7)","output":"### Answer: ABRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut short \n A + BRIDGE(the card game)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inflamed by the stress of dieting (7)","output":"### Answer: IGNITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inflamed \n **Anagram of**(the stress of) DIETING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reverse the flow of events \u2013 Canute couldn't (4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: TURN THE TIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reverse the flow of events \n Cryptic defn: Reference to the story of King Canute who ordered the tide to stop coming in. Though proverbial usage casts this as arrogance on Canute's part, the original story had the humble Canute giving the order, knowing that it wouldn't be followed, as an illustration of the powerlessness of kings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party member's open-minded to comrade's reform model (7,8)","output":"### Answer: LIBERAL DEMOCRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party member\n LIBERAL(open-minded) **plus**(to) **anagram of**(\u2026's reform) COMRADE + T(the model of Ford car).\nDefn: Member of the 3rd largest party in the UK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor mourns dropping university standards (5)","output":"### Answer: NORMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: standards\n **Anagram of**(Doctor) \"mourns \" **minus**(dropping) \"u\"(abbrev. for \"university\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jeopardise prime development on island lake (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPERIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jeopardise\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 development) PRIME **placed above**(on, in a down clue) I(abbrev. for \"island\") + L(abbrev. for \"lake\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Escaped with 40% of goods, thanks to wife's agreement (3,4)","output":"### Answer: GOT AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Escaped\n **The first 2 letters out of 5 of**(40% of) \"goods \" + TA(short for \"Thanks\";thank you) **plus**(to) W(abbrev. for \"wife\") + AY(aye;an expression of agreement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I see said vision (8)","output":"### Answer: EYESIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: vision\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said) \"I\" + SIGHT(as a verb)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Putin regime's inner circle time and time again taking drug \u2013 it's a dangerous game (7,8)","output":"### Answer: RUSSIAN ROULETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a dangerous game\n RUSSIAN RULE(as Vladimir Putin's regime in Russia might be called) **containing**(\u2026's inner;contraction of \"\u2026 has inner\") O(the letter signifying a circle) + **2x**(\u2026 and \u2026 again) T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(taking) E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Espy original child within the inner self (6)","output":"### Answer: PSYCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the inner self\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 original) ESPY **containing**(\u2026 within) CH(abbrev. for \"child\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joins college climbing club (6)","output":"### Answer: UNITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joins\n UNI(short for \"university\";college) + **reversal of**(climbing, in a down clue) SET(a group of persons with sharing common interests;a club)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Live more recklessly and cause confusion! (8)","output":"### Answer: BEWILDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause confusion\n [BE WILDER](to live more recklessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor wearing jacket in battle (6)","output":"### Answer: COMBAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: battle\n MB(abbrev. for \"Bachelor of Medicine\";a doctor) **contained in**(wearing) COAT(a jacket)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most ridiculous fellow's supporting lawyer on trial (7)","output":"### Answer: DAFTEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most ridiculous \n [ F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) D.A.(abbrev. for \"District Attorney\";a lawyer in the US) ] **placed above**(on, in a down clue) TEST(a trial)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cold going into pick treat from the freezer! (4,3)","output":"### Answer: CHOC ICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: treat from the freezer\n C(abbrev. for \"cold\") **contained in**(going into) CHOICE(a pick;a selection)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insect eats son and one daughter to get by (6)","output":"### Answer: BESIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: by \n BEE(an insect) **containing**(eats) [ S(abbrev. for \"son\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eastern city's hospital has a new oxygen unit (5)","output":"### Answer: HANOI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eastern city\n H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") **plus**(has) + N(abbrev. for \"new\") + O(in chemistry, the symbol for the element, oxygen) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\";a unit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier introduced to top twenty in France (8)","output":"### Answer: CHARTRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: in France\n R.E.(abbrev. for a solder in the Royal Engineers Corps in the British Army) **contained in**(introduced to) CHARTS(the weekly listing of the most popular musical recordings, the top twenty being the most often cited).\nAnswer: City in France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sister accepts falsehood that's even more unoriginal (6)","output":"### Answer: STALER \n ### Explanation: Definition: even more unoriginal\n SR.(abbrev. for \"Sister\" in a religious order) **containing**(accepts) TALE(a falsehood;a fabrication)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut train in error? It's withdrawn! (8)","output":"### Answer: TACITURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: withdrawn\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in error) CUT TRAIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Protection for troops (6)","output":"### Answer: GUARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protection,troops\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Earl handled fragment (5)","output":"### Answer: ERODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fragment\n E(abbrev. for \"Earl\", the title) + RODE(handled;endured successfully, as in \"he rode out the political storm\").\nDefn: To break off. I thought the defn. and answer are not totally equivalent: the former refers to detachment in pieces, while the latter is separation by slow grinding. But, of course, I may have the wrong answer in the first place, in which case the above is academic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor had snored? Tough! (4-5)","output":"### Answer: HARD-NOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tough\n **Anagram of**(Doctor) HAD SNORED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talisman for Monday's race meeting (6)","output":"### Answer: MASCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talisman\n M(abbrev. for Monday) + ASCOT(the horse racing meeting at, well, Ascot, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stomach sailor having affair with people (7)","output":"### Answer: ABDOMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stomach\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) **plus**(having) DO(a social affair;function) **plus**(with)MEN(used in general for \"people\";mankind, or humankind, if you prefer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become brighter and cold \u2013 king gets excited (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become brighter\n C(abbrev. for \"cold\") + LEAR(the king in Shakespeare's play) **plus**(gets) UP(in a state of excitement).\nDefn:  With reference to the sky, for example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fools hold on to a bit of the property (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: property\n ASSES(fools) **containing**(hold on to) **the 1st letter of**(a bit of) \"the \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indian dish's extra in the US (9)","output":"### Answer: BALTIMORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the US\n BALTI(the Indian spicy dish) + MORE(extra).\nAnswer: The state in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make good in harmony (5)","output":"### Answer: ATONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make good\n [AT ONE](in harmony;in concordance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One addressing other ranks has register back to front (6)","output":"### Answer: ORATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One addressing\n O.R.(abbrev. for \"other ranks\";other than commissioned officers in the military) **plus**(has) **reversal of**(\u2026 back to front) ROTA(a register of persons' names and their duties)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set off porter about talent (5,3)","output":"### Answer: START OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set off\n STOUT(porter;dark sweet ale from black malt) **containing**(about) ART(a talent;a knack for doing something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The dog for me (6)","output":"### Answer: SETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: The dog,me\n Double defn: 2nd: Self-referentially, the compiler of this puzzle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tory took off correctly from college (8)","output":"### Answer: CRANWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: college\n C(abbrev. for a Conservative Party member;a Tory) + RAN(took off) + WELL(correctly;in a good and proper manner).\nDefn: \u2026 in England for training RAF personnel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boat for Charlie to deliver (6)","output":"### Answer: CUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boat\n C(letter represented by \"Charlie\" in the phonetic alphabet) + UTTER(to deliver;to express audibly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An unpleasant duty collecting silver in port (9)","output":"### Answer: ANCHORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\n AN + CHORE(an unpleasant duty;task) **containing**(collecting) AG(chemical symbol for the element, silver).\nDefn: \u2026 in Alaska."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In short, it lends distinction to a name (5)","output":"### Answer: TITLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: distinction to a name\n **Hidden in**(In) \"short, it lends \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What gossip can make when in audible range (7)","output":"### Answer: EARSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: audible range\n [EARS HOT](according to superstitious folklore, what you feel when someone is gossiping about you \u2013 but I thought it was itchy ears?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fillet is done differently in French town (9)","output":"### Answer: TOURNEDOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fillet\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 differently) DONE **contained in**(in) TOURS(the French town).\nDefn: Boneless steak from the undercut of sirloin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Birds live on boats (5)","output":"### Answer: LARKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Birds\n L(abbrev. for \"live\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ARKS(boats, like Noah's)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Team cuts lease for occupier (8)","output":"### Answer: RESIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: occupier\n SIDE(a team in competition) **contained in**(cuts) RENT(to lease)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article about a neighbourhood (4)","output":"### Answer: AREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: neighbourhood\n A(the grammatical article) + RE(about;with reference to) + A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drug for boy in erotic play (9)","output":"### Answer: CORTISONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug\n SON(a boy) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 play) EROTIC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pacemaker adapted more to men (9)","output":"### Answer: METRONOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: A pacemaker\n **Anagram of**(adapted) MORE TO MEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strike-breaker promises to supply plant (8)","output":"### Answer: SCABIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n SCAB(a strike-breaker) + I.O.U.S(abbrev. for \"I Owe You\"s;promises to pay one's debts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sovereign caught in drug conspiracy (4)","output":"### Answer: PLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: conspiracy\n L(or \u00a3, symbol for a pound sterling, which was the worth of the sovereign, a former British gold coin) **contained in**(caught in) POT(slang for the drug, marijuana)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A worthier associate (7)","output":"### Answer: ABETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: associate\n A + BETTER(worthier;of higher quality or value)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservationists separate material for hire (6)","output":"### Answer: RENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: hire\n N.T.(abbrev. for the National Trust, the conservationist organisation in England, Wales and N. Ireland) **contained in**(separate) REAL(describing substance that something is made of;material)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minimum for many a player (5)","output":"### Answer: LEAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minimum\n L(Roman numeral for fifty, which can be considered many) + EAST(designation for one of the 4 players in a bridge game)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A couple working in protective clothing (5)","output":"### Answer: APRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: protective clothing\n A + PR(abbrev. for \"pair\";a couple) + ON(working, say, an electrical appliance).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier introduced to top twenty in France (8)","output":"### Answer: CHARTRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: in France\n R.E.(abbrev. for a solder in the Royal Engineers Corps in the British Army) **contained in**(introduced to) CHARTS(the weekly listing of the most popular musical recordings, the top twenty being the most often cited).\nAnswer: City in France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sister accepts falsehood that's even more unoriginal (6)","output":"### Answer: STALER \n ### Explanation: Definition: even more unoriginal\n SR.(abbrev. for \"Sister\" in a religious order) **containing**(accepts) TALE(a falsehood;a fabrication)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut train in error? It's withdrawn! (8)","output":"### Answer: TACITURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: withdrawn\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in error) CUT TRAIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Protection for troops (6)","output":"### Answer: GUARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protection,troops\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Earl handled fragment (5)","output":"### Answer: ERODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fragment\n E(abbrev. for \"Earl\", the title) + RODE(handled;endured successfully, as in \"he rode out the political storm\").\nDefn: To break off. I thought the defn. and answer are not totally equivalent: the former refers to detachment in pieces, while the latter is separation by slow grinding. But, of course, I may have the wrong answer in the first place, in which case the above is academic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor had snored? Tough! (4-5)","output":"### Answer: HARD-NOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tough\n **Anagram of**(Doctor) HAD SNORED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talisman for Monday's race meeting (6)","output":"### Answer: MASCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talisman\n M(abbrev. for Monday) + ASCOT(the horse racing meeting at, well, Ascot, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stomach sailor having affair with people (7)","output":"### Answer: ABDOMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stomach\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) **plus**(having) DO(a social affair;function) **plus**(with)MEN(used in general for \"people\";mankind, or humankind, if you prefer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become brighter and cold \u2013 king gets excited (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become brighter\n C(abbrev. for \"cold\") + LEAR(the king in Shakespeare's play) **plus**(gets) UP(in a state of excitement).\nDefn:  With reference to the sky, for example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fools hold on to a bit of the property (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: property\n ASSES(fools) **containing**(hold on to) **the 1st letter of**(a bit of) \"the \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indian dish's extra in the US (9)","output":"### Answer: BALTIMORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the US\n BALTI(the Indian spicy dish) + MORE(extra).\nAnswer: The state in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make good in harmony (5)","output":"### Answer: ATONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make good\n [AT ONE](in harmony;in concordance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One addressing other ranks has register back to front (6)","output":"### Answer: ORATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One addressing\n O.R.(abbrev. for \"other ranks\";other than commissioned officers in the military) **plus**(has) **reversal of**(\u2026 back to front) ROTA(a register of persons' names and their duties)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set off porter about talent (5,3)","output":"### Answer: START OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set off\n STOUT(porter;dark sweet ale from black malt) **containing**(about) ART(a talent;a knack for doing something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The dog for me (6)","output":"### Answer: SETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: The dog,me\n Double defn: 2nd: Self-referentially, the compiler of this puzzle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tory took off correctly from college (8)","output":"### Answer: CRANWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: college\n C(abbrev. for a Conservative Party member;a Tory) + RAN(took off) + WELL(correctly;in a good and proper manner).\nDefn: \u2026 in England for training RAF personnel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boat for Charlie to deliver (6)","output":"### Answer: CUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boat\n C(letter represented by \"Charlie\" in the phonetic alphabet) + UTTER(to deliver;to express audibly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An unpleasant duty collecting silver in port (9)","output":"### Answer: ANCHORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\n AN + CHORE(an unpleasant duty;task) **containing**(collecting) AG(chemical symbol for the element, silver).\nDefn: \u2026 in Alaska."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In short, it lends distinction to a name (5)","output":"### Answer: TITLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: distinction to a name\n **Hidden in**(In) \"short, it lends \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What gossip can make when in audible range (7)","output":"### Answer: EARSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: audible range\n [EARS HOT](according to superstitious folklore, what you feel when someone is gossiping about you \u2013 but I thought it was itchy ears?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fillet is done differently in French town (9)","output":"### Answer: TOURNEDOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fillet\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 differently) DONE **contained in**(in) TOURS(the French town).\nDefn: Boneless steak from the undercut of sirloin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Birds live on boats (5)","output":"### Answer: LARKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Birds\n L(abbrev. for \"live\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ARKS(boats, like Noah's)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Team cuts lease for occupier (8)","output":"### Answer: RESIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: occupier\n SIDE(a team in competition) **contained in**(cuts) RENT(to lease)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article about a neighbourhood (4)","output":"### Answer: AREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: neighbourhood\n A(the grammatical article) + RE(about;with reference to) + A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drug for boy in erotic play (9)","output":"### Answer: CORTISONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug\n SON(a boy) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 play) EROTIC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pacemaker adapted more to men (9)","output":"### Answer: METRONOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: A pacemaker\n **Anagram of**(adapted) MORE TO MEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strike-breaker promises to supply plant (8)","output":"### Answer: SCABIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n SCAB(a strike-breaker) + I.O.U.S(abbrev. for \"I Owe You\"s;promises to pay one's debts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sovereign caught in drug conspiracy (4)","output":"### Answer: PLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: conspiracy\n L(or \u00a3, symbol for a pound sterling, which was the worth of the sovereign, a former British gold coin) **contained in**(caught in) POT(slang for the drug, marijuana)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A worthier associate (7)","output":"### Answer: ABETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: associate\n A + BETTER(worthier;of higher quality or value)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservationists separate material for hire (6)","output":"### Answer: RENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: hire\n N.T.(abbrev. for the National Trust, the conservationist organisation in England, Wales and N. Ireland) **contained in**(separate) REAL(describing substance that something is made of;material)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minimum for many a player (5)","output":"### Answer: LEAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minimum\n L(Roman numeral for fifty, which can be considered many) + EAST(designation for one of the 4 players in a bridge game)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A couple working in protective clothing (5)","output":"### Answer: APRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: protective clothing\n A + PR(abbrev. for \"pair\";a couple) + ON(working, say, an electrical appliance).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where you might find sheep to hug (6)","output":"### Answer: INFOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: to hug\n [IN FOLD](in the fenced enclosure for sheep).\nAnswer: Variant of \"to enfold\";to embrace."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tamper with gold or silver, by the sound of it? (6)","output":"### Answer: MEDDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tamper\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, by the sound of it) \"medal\"(awarded in a competition, and refered to as gold, silver, or even bronze)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Erratic leader of London embroiled in capital cock-up (7)","output":"### Answer: AIMLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Erratic\n **The 1st letter of**(leader of) \"London \" **contained in**(embroiled in) [AI(with the Roman numeral, A1;excellent;capital!) + MESS(a cock-up;a balls-up)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist admitted to revolutionary artist's workshop (7)","output":"### Answer: SEMINAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: workshop\n EMIN(Tracey, English artist) **contained in**(admitted to) **reversal of**(revolutionary) RA(member of the Royal Academy of Arts;an artist)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sorrowful musings, having called honeymoon off (3,2,10)","output":"### Answer: ODE ON MELANCHOLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sorrowful musings\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) CALLED HONEYMOON.\nAnswer: The poem by John Keats describing the poet's perception of melancholy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food from cooks in Hackney (4)","output":"### Answer: EATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\n \"heats\"(cooks) as might be pronounced by cockneys in Hackney (or is that 'Ackney?) in East London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New home, tax-free, that is housing five (10)","output":"### Answer: INNOVATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: New\n IN(at home) + [NO V.A.T.](free of Value Added Tax) + I.E.(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is) **containing**(housing) V(Roman numeral for \"five\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love plumpness? It's a puffed-up quality (10)","output":"### Answer: OROTUNDITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a puffed-up quality\n O(letter representing 0;love in tennis scores) + ROTUNDITY(the state of being round;plump).\nAnswer: Pomposity;excessive self-esteem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force back cold brandy (4)","output":"### Answer: MARC \n ### Explanation: Definition: brandy\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) RAM(to force a solid object into\/through another) + C(abbrev. for \"cold\")\nDefn: \u2026 made from the remains of grapes that have been pressed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imprisoned old fellow given sentence before it's too late (2,3,4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE NICK OF TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: before it's too late\n [IN THE NICK](in slang, to be in prison) + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + F(abbrev. for \"fellow) + TIME(slang for a prison sentence).\nDefn: \u2026, just about."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intended, without waiting, to break ruler (7)","output":"### Answer: KNOWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intended\n NOW(at once;without waiting) **contained in**(to break) KING(a ruler).\nAnswer: Intended;deliberate;conscious, as in \" a knowing attempt to hide the facts\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Miserable wretch in sort of cloth hat (7)","output":"### Answer: REPTILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Miserable wretch\n REP(a sort of ribbed fabric from various materials) + TILE(British term for a hat).\nAnswer: A mean and contemptible person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A setter \u2013 one in the money! (6)","output":"### Answer: CEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: A setter\n ME(self-referential pronoun for this puzzle's setter, indicated by \"one\") **contained in**(in) CENT(a unit of money in some currencies).\nAnswer: A substance that sets and hardens."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One won't stand for teacher penning dry English (6)","output":"### Answer: SITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One won't stand\n SIR(a term used by pupils to address a teacher) **containing**(penning) TT(abbrev. for \"teetotal\";dry;abstaining from alcohol)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cracked town walls in dark shade offering a short cut? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER TWO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a short cut\n **Anagram of**(Cracked) TOWN **containing**(in) UMBER(any dark, dusky or indefinite colour).\nDefn: This short haircut:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Southern and Indian cane so in need of cultivation? (6)","output":"### Answer: OCEANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Southern and Indian\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in need of cultivation) CANE SO.\nDefn: The Southern, or Antarctic, and the Indian are 2 examples."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Round object made without a saw (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCERNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: saw \n DISC(a round flat object) + \"earned\"(made;gained through one's effort) **minus**(without) \"a \".\nDefn: \u2026, as the past tense of \"to see\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tea from the south Tuscan town (5)","output":"### Answer: MASSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tuscan town \n **Reversal of**(\u2026 from the south, in a down clue) ASSAM(a tea grown in the Assam region in India)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Politician's curse about rejected advance (8)","output":"### Answer: DEMOCRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Politician\n DRAT(a mild curse;swearword to express annoyance) **containing**(about) **reversal of**(rejected) COME(to advance to where one is, as in \"come to me\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Zip up coat of gigolo making speech (5)","output":"### Answer: LINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: speech\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) NIL(nothing;zip) + **the 2 outermost letters of**(coat of) \"gigolo \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reason to fall out of boat one scuttled with sharp tool (1,4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: A BONE TO PICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reason to fall out\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 scuttled) BOAT ONE **plus**(with) PICK(a sharp tool for breaking hard surfaces)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe ABBA anthem cut short amid wild cheers by yours truly (5,6)","output":"### Answer: RHYME SCHEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe ABBA\n \"hymn\"(a song praising, say, a nation;an anthem) **minus**\n**the last letter of**(cut short) **contained in**(amid) **anagram of**(wild) CHEERS **plus**(by) ME(yours truly).\nAnswer: A rhyming pattern in a verse where the 1st and 4th lines rhyme (A) and the 2nd and 3rd lines rhyme(B)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clearly not straight bypasses in suburbia? (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTSKIRTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: suburbia\n OUT(openly not straight in reference to sexual orientation) + SKIRTS(bypasses;goes around rather than across or through)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put slant on current story \u2013 one Conservative is involved (9)","output":"### Answer: ITALICISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put slant on \n I(symbol for an electric current in physics) + TALE(a story) **containing**(\u2026 involved) [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + C(abbrev. for a member of the British Conservative Party) + IS].\nDefn: \u2026, like *this."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spooner's in favour of county, it's guaranteed (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SURE-FIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's guaranteed \n Spoonerism of \"for\"(in favour of) \"shire\"(a British county \u2026 or the land of the Hobbits)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rancid milk on the turn? Exactly (3,3)","output":"### Answer: OFF PAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exactly \n OFF(rancid;gone bad, as of butter, for example) + **reversal of**(\u2026 on the turn) TAP(to milk;to draw liquid from, like sap from a tree).\nAnswer: As in \"he recited the ode off pat\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Figure in time line (5)","output":"### Answer: TROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Figure \n T(abbrev. for \"time\") + ROPE(a line made of cord, say).\nDefn: \u2026 of speech."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Metal block's hot, with raised thermal resistance (5)","output":"### Answer: INGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Metal block\n IN(hot;popular at the moment) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(raised, in a down clue) TOG(a unit of thermal resistance to measure the insulating capability of a fabric, garment, etc.).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where you might find sheep to hug (6)","output":"### Answer: INFOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: to hug\n [IN FOLD](in the fenced enclosure for sheep).\nAnswer: Variant of \"to enfold\";to embrace."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tamper with gold or silver, by the sound of it? (6)","output":"### Answer: MEDDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tamper\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, by the sound of it) \"medal\"(awarded in a competition, and refered to as gold, silver, or even bronze)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Erratic leader of London embroiled in capital cock-up (7)","output":"### Answer: AIMLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Erratic\n **The 1st letter of**(leader of) \"London \" **contained in**(embroiled in) [AI(with the Roman numeral, A1;excellent;capital!) + MESS(a cock-up;a balls-up)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist admitted to revolutionary artist's workshop (7)","output":"### Answer: SEMINAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: workshop\n EMIN(Tracey, English artist) **contained in**(admitted to) **reversal of**(revolutionary) RA(member of the Royal Academy of Arts;an artist)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sorrowful musings, having called honeymoon off (3,2,10)","output":"### Answer: ODE ON MELANCHOLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sorrowful musings\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) CALLED HONEYMOON.\nAnswer: The poem by John Keats describing the poet's perception of melancholy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food from cooks in Hackney (4)","output":"### Answer: EATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\n \"heats\"(cooks) as might be pronounced by cockneys in Hackney (or is that 'Ackney?) in East London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New home, tax-free, that is housing five (10)","output":"### Answer: INNOVATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: New\n IN(at home) + [NO V.A.T.](free of Value Added Tax) + I.E.(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is) **containing**(housing) V(Roman numeral for \"five\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love plumpness? It's a puffed-up quality (10)","output":"### Answer: OROTUNDITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a puffed-up quality\n O(letter representing 0;love in tennis scores) + ROTUNDITY(the state of being round;plump).\nAnswer: Pomposity;excessive self-esteem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force back cold brandy (4)","output":"### Answer: MARC \n ### Explanation: Definition: brandy\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) RAM(to force a solid object into\/through another) + C(abbrev. for \"cold\")\nDefn: \u2026 made from the remains of grapes that have been pressed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imprisoned old fellow given sentence before it's too late (2,3,4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE NICK OF TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: before it's too late\n [IN THE NICK](in slang, to be in prison) + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + F(abbrev. for \"fellow) + TIME(slang for a prison sentence).\nDefn: \u2026, just about."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intended, without waiting, to break ruler (7)","output":"### Answer: KNOWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intended\n NOW(at once;without waiting) **contained in**(to break) KING(a ruler).\nAnswer: Intended;deliberate;conscious, as in \" a knowing attempt to hide the facts\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Miserable wretch in sort of cloth hat (7)","output":"### Answer: REPTILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Miserable wretch\n REP(a sort of ribbed fabric from various materials) + TILE(British term for a hat).\nAnswer: A mean and contemptible person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A setter \u2013 one in the money! (6)","output":"### Answer: CEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: A setter\n ME(self-referential pronoun for this puzzle's setter, indicated by \"one\") **contained in**(in) CENT(a unit of money in some currencies).\nAnswer: A substance that sets and hardens."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One won't stand for teacher penning dry English (6)","output":"### Answer: SITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One won't stand\n SIR(a term used by pupils to address a teacher) **containing**(penning) TT(abbrev. for \"teetotal\";dry;abstaining from alcohol)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cracked town walls in dark shade offering a short cut? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER TWO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a short cut\n **Anagram of**(Cracked) TOWN **containing**(in) UMBER(any dark, dusky or indefinite colour).\nDefn: This short haircut:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Southern and Indian cane so in need of cultivation? (6)","output":"### Answer: OCEANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Southern and Indian\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in need of cultivation) CANE SO.\nDefn: The Southern, or Arctic, and the Indian are 2 examples."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Round object made without a saw (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCERNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: saw \n DISC(a round flat object) + \"earned\"(made;gained through one's effort) **minus**(without) \"a \".\nDefn: \u2026, as the past tense of \"to see\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tea from the south Tuscan town (5)","output":"### Answer: MASSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tuscan town \n **Reversal of**(\u2026 from the south, in a down clue) ASSAM(a tea grown in the Assam region in India)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Politician's curse about rejected advance (8)","output":"### Answer: DEMOCRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Politician\n DRAT(a mild curse;swearword to express annoyance) **containing**(about) **reversal of**(rejected) COME(to advance to where one is, as in \"come to me\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Zip up coat of gigolo making speech (5)","output":"### Answer: LINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: speech\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) NIL(nothing;zip) + **the 2 outermost letters of**(coat of) \"gigolo \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reason to fall out of boat one scuttled with sharp tool (1,4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: A BONE TO PICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reason to fall out\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 scuttled) BOAT ONE **plus**(with) PICK(a sharp tool for breaking hard surfaces)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe ABBA anthem cut short amid wild cheers by yours truly (5,6)","output":"### Answer: RHYME SCHEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe ABBA\n \"hymn\"(a song praising, say, a nation;an anthem) **minus**\n**the last letter of**(cut short) **contained in**(amid) **anagram of**(wild) CHEERS **plus**(by) ME(yours truly).\nAnswer: A rhyming pattern in a verse where the 1st and 4th lines rhyme (A) and the 2nd and 3rd lines rhyme(B)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clearly not straight bypasses in suburbia? (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTSKIRTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: suburbia\n OUT(openly not straight in reference to sexual orientation) + SKIRTS(bypasses;goes around rather than across or through)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put slant on current story \u2013 one Conservative is involved (9)","output":"### Answer: ITALICISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put slant on \n I(symbol for an electric current in physics) + TALE(a story) **containing**(\u2026 involved) [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + C(abbrev. for a member of the British Conservative Party) + IS].\nDefn: \u2026, like *this."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spooner's in favour of county, it's guaranteed (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SURE-FIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's guaranteed \n Spoonerism of \"for\"(in favour of) \"shire\"(a British county \u2026 or the land of the Hobbits)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rancid milk on the turn? Exactly (3,3)","output":"### Answer: OFF PAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exactly \n OFF(rancid;gone bad, as of butter, for example) + **reversal of**(\u2026 on the turn) TAP(to milk;to draw liquid from, like sap from a tree).\nAnswer: As in \"he recited the ode off pat\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Figure in time line (5)","output":"### Answer: TROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Figure \n T(abbrev. for \"time\") + ROPE(a line made of cord, say).\nDefn: \u2026 of speech."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Metal block's hot, with raised thermal resistance (5)","output":"### Answer: INGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Metal block\n IN(hot;popular at the moment) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(raised, in a down clue) TOG(a unit of thermal resistance to measure the insulating capability of a fabric, garment, etc.).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The editor sent back excellent piece of writing about sex (8,7)","output":"### Answer: DEFINITE ARTICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The \n **Reversal of**(\u2026 sent back) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\") + FINE(excellent) ARTICLE(a piece of writing, in the newspaper, say) **containing**(about) IT(a euphemistic term for sexual intercourse).\nAnswer: An example of which is \"the\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ringleader possibly tidied party mess (9)","output":"### Answer: SPYMASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ringleader \n **Anagram of**(tidied) PARTY MESS.\nDefn: Reference to a spy ring."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A form of rock surrounding northern point (5)","output":"### Answer: PRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: point \n PROG(short for \"progressive rock\", a subgenre of rock music originating in the UK) **containing**(surrounding) N(abbrev. for \"northern\").\nDefn: \u2026 like one on a pitchfork."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer's sudden appearance I ignored (7)","output":"### Answer: EMERSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n \"emersion\"(an emergence;a sudden appearance) **minus**(\u2026 ignored) \"I \".\nAnswer: Ralph Waldo, American essayist, lecturer and poet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit man's stomach initially, then nose (7)","output":"### Answer: SHOOTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit man\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"stomach \" **plus**(then) HOOTER(slang for the body part, the nose, \u2026 or some other body part if in the plural)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wisdom shown in story by London, say (8)","output":"### Answer: SAGACITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wisdom\n SAGA(a story, stretching over a long period or family generations) **plus**(by) CITY(an example of which;say, is London)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy and girl getting tense, resulting in curses (6)","output":"### Answer: BLASTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: curses\n B(abbrev. for \"boy\") **plus**(and) LASS(a young girl) **containing**(getting) T(abbrev. for \"tense\" in grammar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Receptacle husband dropped the wrong way (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: the wrong way\n \"ashtray\"(a receptacle for tobacco ash) **minus**(\u2026 dropped) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"husband\").\nDefn. and Answer: Could be used interchangeably, as in \"\u2026 went astray\/the wrong way\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contract law protects a society (8)","output":"### Answer: DECREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contract \n DECREE(a law) **containing**(protects) [A + S(abbrev. for \"society\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collapse having consumed a fine eastern food item (7)","output":"### Answer: FALAFEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: food item \n FALL(a collapse) **containing**(having consumed) [A + F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + E(abbrev. for \"eastern\") ].\n\u2026 Middle Eastern, actually."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become entangled, attached to twig (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CATCH ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: twig \n CATCH(to become entangled;hooked, as in \"my sleeve caught the door handle\") + ON(attached to).\nDefn: To understand;to perceive something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Air retains gases, primarily Oxygen, Nitrogen and ___? (5)","output":"### Answer: ARGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: ___\n **The 1st letters of, respectively,**(\u2026, primarily) \"Air retains gases \" + O(the chemical symbol for the element, oxygen) + N(likewise for nitrogen).\nDefn: Fill in the blank with a naturally occurring component of the air around us, together with oxygen, nitrogen and some other gases."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kitchen appliance made of wood by sink failing to start (9)","output":"### Answer: TEA KETTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kitchen appliance\n TEAK(a type of hardwood) **plus**(by) \"settle\"(to sink to and rest on the bottom) **minus its 1st letter **(failing to start)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Momentous, or alternatively heart-breaking? (5-10)","output":"### Answer: EARTH-SHATTERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Momentous\n **Anagram of**(alternatively) HEART + SHATTERING(breaking into little pieces)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pepys is troubled by day with a digestive complaint (9)","output":"### Answer: DYSPEPSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: digestive complaint\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026 troubled) PEPYS IS **placed below**(by, in a down clue) D(abbrev. for \"day\") ] **plus**(with) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Move swiftly, and perhaps pound boxer (9)","output":"### Answer: FLYWEIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: boxer\n FLY(to move swiftly) **plus**(and) WEIGHT(a unit of which could be;is perhaps, the pound, equal to 16 ounces, in the avoirdupois system).\nDefn: \u2026 who does not weigh more than 112 pounds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bears down south, south of Nebraska and Arkansas (5)","output":"### Answer: NEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bears down\n S(abbrev. for \"south\") **placed below**(south of, in a down clue) [NE(abbrev. for for the US state of Nebraska) **plus**(and) AR(abbrev. for for the US state of Arkansas) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird one consumed with salt (8)","output":"### Answer: TITANATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: salt\n TIT(any of various small songbirds of the titmouse family) + AN(like \"a\", one in number) + ATE(consumed).\nDefn: \u2026 of titanic acid, containing the element, titanium."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catch a break, say (6)","output":"### Answer: ARREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\n A + **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"rest\"(a break;a breather)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The highest sum paid for toll road constructed around capital of Poland (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TOP DOLLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: The highest sum paid\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 constructed) TOLL ROAD **containing**(around) **the 1st letter of**(capital of) \"Poland \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appropriate time to follow chicken home (5)","output":"### Answer: COOPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appropriate\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **placed below**(to follow) COOP(a shed housing chickens).\nDefn: To commandeer, eg. to serve on a committee, or to adopt someone else's idea for one's own use."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Showing keen interest in Stone Age relics (5)","output":"### Answer: EAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing keen interest \n **Hidden in**(in) \"Stone Age relics \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to move slowly to see bird (9)","output":"### Answer: CHAFFINCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird \n CHAFF(refuse;rubbish, from the mass separated from grain during threshing) + INCH(to move slowly towards, perhaps inch by little inch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pasta's prepared past eight (9)","output":"### Answer: SPAGHETTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pasta\n **Anagram of**(prepared) PAST EIGHT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conductor's rest being disturbed (9)","output":"### Answer: STEINBERG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conductor\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 disturbed) REST BEING.\nAnswer: William, German-American conductor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Willingness to write song (8)","output":"### Answer: PENCHANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Willingness\n PEN(to write) + CHANT(a song)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Handbag collection (6)","output":"### Answer: CLUTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handbag,collection\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 type without handles; and 2nd: \u2026 commonly, of eggs.\n\u2026 or a murse in male hands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Batter put in iron mould (5)","output":"### Answer: FRAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: mould\n RAM(to batter;to pound) **contained in**(put in) FE(the chemical symbol for the element, iron)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drag queen's 12 (5)","output":"### Answer: LUGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12\n LUG(to drag along, especially something heavy) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen).\nAnswer: A German-designed and manufactured pistol or shooter;answer to 12 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That woman's appearing in upcoming film, that's the point (5)","output":"### Answer: THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the point\n HER(pronoun for \"that woman\" there) **contained in**( \u2026's appearing in) **reversal of**(upcoming, in a down clue) ET(the Steven Spielberg movie featuring an extra-terrestrial being).\nDefn: At that moment or at that place or in that respect or at\/on that point, as in \"stop there\", \"I disagree with you there\", and so on.\n* (Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The editor sent back excellent piece of writing about sex (8,7)","output":"### Answer: DEFINITE ARTICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The \n **Reversal of**(\u2026 sent back) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\") + FINE(excellent) ARTICLE(a piece of writing, in the newspaper, say) **containing**(about) IT(a euphemistic term for sexual intercourse).\nAnswer: An example of which is \"the\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ringleader possibly tidied party mess (9)","output":"### Answer: SPYMASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ringleader \n **Anagram of**(tidied) PARTY MESS.\nDefn: Reference to a spy ring."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A form of rock surrounding northern point (5)","output":"### Answer: PRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: point \n PROG(short for \"progressive rock\", a subgenre of rock music originating in the UK) **containing**(surrounding) N(abbrev. for \"northern\").\nDefn: \u2026 like one on a pitchfork."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer's sudden appearance I ignored (7)","output":"### Answer: EMERSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n \"emersion\"(an emergence;a sudden appearance) **minus**(\u2026 ignored) \"I \".\nAnswer: Ralph Waldo, American essayist, lecturer and poet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit man's stomach initially, then nose (7)","output":"### Answer: SHOOTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit man\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"stomach \" **plus**(then) HOOTER(slang for the body part, the nose, \u2026 or some other body part if in the plural)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wisdom shown in story by London, say (8)","output":"### Answer: SAGACITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wisdom\n SAGA(a story, stretching over a long period or family generations) **plus**(by) CITY(an example of which;say, is London)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy and girl getting tense, resulting in curses (6)","output":"### Answer: BLASTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: curses\n B(abbrev. for \"boy\") **plus**(and) LASS(a young girl) **containing**(getting) T(abbrev. for \"tense\" in grammar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Receptacle husband dropped the wrong way (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: the wrong way\n \"ashtray\"(a receptacle for tobacco ash) **minus**(\u2026 dropped) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"husband\").\nDefn. and Answer: Could be used interchangeably, as in \"\u2026 went astray\/the wrong way\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contract law protects a society (8)","output":"### Answer: DECREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contract \n DECREE(a law) **containing**(protects) [A + S(abbrev. for \"society\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collapse having consumed a fine eastern food item (7)","output":"### Answer: FALAFEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: food item \n FALL(a collapse) **containing**(having consumed) [A + F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + E(abbrev. for \"eastern\") ].\n\u2026 Middle Eastern, actually."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become entangled, attached to twig (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CATCH ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: twig \n CATCH(to become entangled;hooked, as in \"my sleeve caught the door handle\") + ON(attached to).\nDefn: To understand;to perceive something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Air retains gases, primarily Oxygen, Nitrogen and ___? (5)","output":"### Answer: ARGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: ___\n **The 1st letters of, respectively,**(\u2026, primarily) \"Air retains gases \" + O(the chemical symbol for the element, oxygen) + N(likewise for nitrogen).\nDefn: Fill in the blank with a naturally occurring component of the air around us, together with oxygen, nitrogen and some other gases."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kitchen appliance made of wood by sink failing to start (9)","output":"### Answer: TEA KETTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kitchen appliance\n TEAK(a type of hardwood) **plus**(by) \"settle\"(to sink to and rest on the bottom) **minus its 1st letter **(failing to start)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Momentous, or alternatively heart-breaking? (5-10)","output":"### Answer: EARTH-SHATTERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Momentous\n **Anagram of**(alternatively) HEART + SHATTERING(breaking into little pieces)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pepys is troubled by day with a digestive complaint (9)","output":"### Answer: DYSPEPSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: digestive complaint\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026 troubled) PEPYS IS **placed below**(by, in a down clue) D(abbrev. for \"day\") ] **plus**(with) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Move swiftly, and perhaps pound boxer (9)","output":"### Answer: FLYWEIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: boxer\n FLY(to move swiftly) **plus**(and) WEIGHT(a unit of which could be;is perhaps, the pound, equal to 16 ounces, in the avoirdupois system).\nDefn: \u2026 who does not weigh more than 112 pounds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bears down south, south of Nebraska and Arkansas (5)","output":"### Answer: NEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bears down\n S(abbrev. for \"south\") **placed below**(south of, in a down clue) [NE(abbrev. for for the US state of Nebraska) **plus**(and) AR(abbrev. for for the US state of Arkansas) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird one consumed with salt (8)","output":"### Answer: TITANATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: salt\n TIT(any of various small songbirds of the titmouse family) + AN(like \"a\", one in number) + ATE(consumed).\nDefn: \u2026 of titanic acid, containing the element, titanium."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catch a break, say (6)","output":"### Answer: ARREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\n A + **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"rest\"(a break;a breather)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The highest sum paid for toll road constructed around capital of Poland (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TOP DOLLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: The highest sum paid\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 constructed) TOLL ROAD **containing**(around) **the 1st letter of**(capital of) \"Poland \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appropriate time to follow chicken home (5)","output":"### Answer: COOPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appropriate\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **placed below**(to follow) COOP(a shed housing chickens).\nDefn: To commandeer, eg. to serve on a committee, or to adopt someone else's idea for one's own use."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Showing keen interest in Stone Age relics (5)","output":"### Answer: EAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing keen interest \n **Hidden in**(in) \"Stone Age relics \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to move slowly to see bird (9)","output":"### Answer: CHAFFINCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird \n CHAFF(refuse;rubbish, from the mass separated from grain during threshing) + INCH(to move slowly towards, perhaps inch by little inch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pasta's prepared past eight (9)","output":"### Answer: SPAGHETTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pasta\n **Anagram of**(prepared) PAST EIGHT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conductor's rest being disturbed (9)","output":"### Answer: STEINBERG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conductor\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 disturbed) REST BEING.\nAnswer: William, German-American conductor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Willingness to write song (8)","output":"### Answer: PENCHANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Willingness\n PEN(to write) + CHANT(a song)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Handbag collection (6)","output":"### Answer: CLUTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handbag,collection\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 type without handles; and 2nd: \u2026 commonly, of eggs.\n\u2026 or a murse in male hands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Batter put in iron mould (5)","output":"### Answer: FRAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: mould\n RAM(to batter;to pound) **contained in**(put in) FE(the chemical symbol for the element, iron)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drag queen's 12 (5)","output":"### Answer: LUGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12\n LUG(to drag along, especially something heavy) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen).\nAnswer: A German-designed and manufactured pistol or shooter;answer to 12 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That woman's appearing in upcoming film, that's the point (5)","output":"### Answer: THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the point\n HER(pronoun for \"that woman\" there) **contained in**( \u2026's appearing in) **reversal of**(upcoming, in a down clue) ET(the Steven Spielberg movie featuring an extra-terrestrial being).\nDefn: At that moment or at that place or in that respect or at\/on that point, as in \"stop there\", \"I disagree with you there\", and so on.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goddess just atrophied away (9)","output":"### Answer: APHRODITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goddess\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 away) ATROPHIED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Name written in footwear that was well polished (5)","output":"### Answer: SHONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: well polished\n N(abbrev. for \"name\") **contained in**(in) SHOE(footwear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Behave on rare visits to militants (9)","output":"### Answer: ACTIVISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: militants\n ACT(to behave in a certain manner) **plus**(on) **anagram of**(rare) VISITS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emus returned, keeping quiet in the foam (5)","output":"### Answer: SPUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: foam\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned) EMUS **containing**(keeping) P(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical direction to play softly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Withdraw when about to grow weary (6)","output":"### Answer: RETIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Withdraw\n RE(about;with reference to) + TIRE(to grow weary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shape altering mistakenly (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shape\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 mistakenly) ALTERING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poetess pens erotica, partly for an old poet (7)","output":"### Answer: SPENSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: old poet\n **Hidden in**(\u2026, partly) \"Poetess pens erotica \".\nAnswer: Edmund, English poet of the Elizabethan era."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study a hundred pet aberrations it's an idea (7)","output":"### Answer: CONCEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: an idea\n CON(to study) + C(Roman numeral for \"a hundred\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 aberrations) PET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judgment of story by Edinburgh, say (8)","output":"### Answer: SAGACITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judgment\n SAGA(a story spanning a long period or many generations) **plus**(by) CITY(an example of which;say, is Edinburgh)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: House for student down with depression (6)","output":"### Answer: HOLLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: depression\n HO(abbrev. for \"house\") **plus**(for) L(sign displayed by a student driver) + LOW(down, as in \"feeling down\", say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some urban allegories are hackneyed (5)","output":"### Answer: BANAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: hackneyed\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"urban allegories \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lawyers' jargon involving narrow interpretations of the rules (9)","output":"### Answer: LEGALISMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lawyers' jargon\n Hardly cryptic clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of information we go after (5)","output":"### Answer: GENUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\n GEN(information) **placed before**(\u2026 go after, in an across clue) US(objective case of the pronoun \"we\").\nDefn: \u2026 as used in taxonomy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insect seen in goat race? (9)","output":"### Answer: BUTTERFLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insect\n BUTTER(one that butts, eg. a goat) + FLY(to race;to move speedily)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Native American's father turns up hurt (6)","output":"### Answer: APACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Native American\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turns up, in a down clue) PA(an informal term for one's father) + ACHE(hurt;pain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reward for one getting on provides enjoyment (8)","output":"### Answer: FRUITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: enjoyment\n FRUIT(reward;something obtained as a consequence of an action or effort) **plus**(for) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **plus**(getting) ON.\nDefn: \u2026 from having possession of something attained or realised."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guidance these days on sin (6)","output":"### Answer: ADVICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guidance\n AD(abbrev. for for \"Anno Domini\", to indicate a year numbered from the supposed year of the birth of Christ;these days) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) VICE(a sin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Astute interpretation in law (7)","output":"### Answer: STATUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: law\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 interpretation) ASTUTE. But a \"T\" is missing from the anagram fodder."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer about to jump in (6)","output":"### Answer: CHOPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n C(abbrev. for for \"circa\";about with reference to time periods) + HOP(to jump, on one foot) + IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paint English title over Latin (6)","output":"### Answer: ENAMEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paint\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + NAME(a title) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) L(abbrev. for \"Latin\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hello and goodbye, as Berlusconi might have put it (4)","output":"### Answer: CIAO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hello and goodbye\n Cryptic defn: What Berlusconi, the Italian, might have said."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mild surprise expressed when geese leave the Home Counties behind (3)","output":"### Answer: GEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mild surprise expressed\n \"geese \" **minus**(leave \u2026 behind) \"SE\"(abbrev. for the \"South East\" denoting the Home Counties in England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Juvenile creature left after pupil disappeared (3)","output":"### Answer: EFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Juvenile creature\n \"left \" **minus**(after \u2026 disappeared) \"L\"(sign displayed by a pupil driver).\nDefn: A newt in its immature state."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second love on first sight \u2013 help! (3)","output":"### Answer: SOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: help\n S(abbrev. for \"second\", a unit of time) + O(letter indicating zero;love in tennis scores) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **the 1st letter of**(first) \"sight \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For example, George is a nit! (3)","output":"### Answer: EGG \n ### Explanation: Definition: nit\n EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example) + G(abbrev. for \"George\", perhaps as in GR)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's about time to broadcast (4)","output":"### Answer: EMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to broadcast\n **Reversal of**(about) TIME."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog on railway is mine (8)","output":"### Answer: COLLIERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: mine\n COLLIE(a breed of dog) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) RY(abbrev. for \"railway\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's hard for unknown, quiet, egghead with daughter out of bed to be overexcited (5,2)","output":"### Answer: HYPED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: overexcited\n H(abbrev. for \"hard\") **plus**(for) Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in maths) + P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play quietly) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026head) \"egg \" **plus**(with) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") + UP(arisen from;out of bed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More than one saw Proverbs (6)","output":"### Answer: ADAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than one saw,Proverbs\n Double defn: in a clue that's not very cryptic, notwithstanding the surface readings of \"saw\" and \"Proverbs\" ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As a cub developed, you could count on it (6)","output":"### Answer: ABACUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: you could count on it\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 developed) AS A CUB."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get better, reaching the endless state of well-being (6)","output":"### Answer: HEALTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: state of well-being\n HEAL(to get better;to get cured) **plus**(reaching) \"the \" **minus ****the last letter of**(\u2026 endless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brass decoration for gold on doctor's large uniform (6)","output":"### Answer: ORMOLU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brass decoration\n OR(gold or yellow in heraldry) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) MO(abbrev. for \"medical officer\", a doctor in the military, say) **plus**(\u2026's, contraction of \"has\") L(abbrev. for \"large\") + U(abbrev. for \"uniform\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silence a number of laws (6)","output":"### Answer: SHARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: laws\n SH(a call for silence) + ARIA(a musical number in an opera).\nDefn: \u2026 derived from the Koran."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In church, pour out communion wine like some priests (8)","output":"### Answer: CELIBATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: like some priests\n CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) + LIBATE(to pour out a liquid eg. communion wine, in honour of a deity,)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inside toilet is copper surface (8)","output":"### Answer: MENISCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: surface\n MEN'S(toilet;the gents') **containing**(Inside \u2026) [IS + CU(chemical symbol for the element copper) ].\nDefn:  \u2026 of a liquid in a tube, curved as a result of surface tension."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nobody finishes early after \"capture the flag\" (6)","output":"### Answer: PENNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: flag\n \"none\"(nobody) **minus**\n**the last letter of**(finishes early) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) PEN(to capture;to confine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secret repositories of poison gas brought about anxiety (6)","output":"### Answer: CACHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secret repositories\n CS(common name for the main component in tear gas \u2013 the literature suggests that it is non-lethal) **containing**(brought about) ACHE(an anxiety;a mental anguish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Treat with diamonds and cash (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ICE-LOLLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Treat\n ICE(slang for \"diamonds\") + LOLLY(slang for \"money\").\nDefn: \u2026 in the form of an ice cream or water ice on a stick."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going off message in crisis (7,5)","output":"### Answer: TURNING POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: crisis\n TURNING(going off, as with milk becoming rancid or sour) + POINT(the message;the significant part of a concept or narrative, as in \"the medium is the message\").\nDefn: \u2026, the fork in the road, figuratively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whipping is, for a foal, telling off (12)","output":"### Answer: FLAGELLATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whipping\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) A FOAL, TELLING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Districts with horrible atmosphere have hooligans (8)","output":"### Answer: BOROUGHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Districts\n B.O.(abbrev. for \"body odour\";a horrible atmosphere, perhaps) **plus**(have) ROUGHS(hooligans)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supernatural power to slow down vitality (6)","output":"### Answer: ESPRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: vitality\n ESP(abbrev. for \"extrasensory perception\", the supposedly supernatural power) + RIT.(abbrev. for \"ritardando\", the musical direction to slow down the tempo)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree found after top of altitude line? (6)","output":"### Answer: ALPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: found after top of altitude line\n PINE(the coniferous tree) **placed after**(found after, in an across clue) [ **the 1st letter of**(top of) \"altitude \" + L(abbrev. for \"line \") ].\nDefn: Descriptive of growth, usually plants, found above;after top of the timber line, the altitude above which there is no tree growth. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spoilt little child appeared on television (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPAIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spoilt\n IMP(a mischievous little child) + AIRED(appeared;broadcast on television)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long ago, disgraces saint turned upside down by win (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTAINTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long ago, disgraces\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned upside down) ST(abbrev. for \"saint\") **placed after**(by, in an across clue) ATTAIN(to win;to get).\nDefn: Dishonours;taints.\nAnswer: Not all dictionaries indicate it as obsolete;used long ago."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country soundtrack for musical (6)","output":"### Answer: GREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 soundtrack) \"Greece\"(the somewhat strapped European country)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do they show desire to laugh briefly outside and start scavenging? (6)","output":"### Answer: HYENAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do they show desire to laugh\n YEN(a desire;aninclination towards something) **contained in**(\u2026 outside) \"ha-ha\"(representation of a laugh) **minus its second part**(briefly) **plus**(and) **the 1st letter of**(start) \"scavenging \"].\nAnswer: Scavenging animals whose calls are likened to laughter. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parliament charges it with disorderly conduct (9)","output":"### Answer: REICHSTAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parliament\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 with disorderly conduct) CHARGES IT.\nDefn: \u2026 in Germany."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beseiged by France, Stralsund is the property of an ancient family (9)","output":"### Answer: ANCESTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: property of an ancient family\n **Hidden in**(Beseiged by) \"France, Stralsund \".\nDefn: Property of;relating to an ancient family."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Astronomer who is upset part of Turin is sacked (7)","output":"### Answer: CASSINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Astronomer\n **Reversal of**(upset) **and hidden in**(part of) \"Turin is sacked \".\nAnswer: Giovanni Domenico."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is a sin to take drug after drinks (5)","output":"### Answer: LAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It is a sin\n E(slang a. \"Ecstasy\", the drug) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) LAPS(drinks liquid by scooping with the tongue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forbid little girl from making musical instrument (5)","output":"### Answer: BANJO \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical instrument\n BAN(to forbid from) + JO(short for the feminine name, Josephine, or in Scottish, a sweetheart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maliciously posting some bread into metal opening of grate (8)","output":"### Answer: TROLLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maliciously posting\n ROLL(a small rounded portion of bread) **contained in**(into) TIN(the metal) + **the 1st letter of**(opening of) \"grate \".\nDefn: \u2026 on the Internet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brass flange (3)","output":"### Answer: LIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brass,flange\n Double defn: 1st: Impudence; and 2nd: A protruding rim or collar around, say, a pipe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I gauge pin development perhaps (6,3)","output":"### Answer: GUINEA PIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: I gauge\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 development) I GAUGE PIN.\nDefn: Something that is used to test, say, a drug, under development, to gauge progress. Still another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He likes to drink open oil? He is crazy! (9)","output":"### Answer: OENOPHILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: He likes to drink\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is crazy) OPEN OIL? HE.\nDefn: \u2026 wine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lots of water landed on sports field at night, perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: FLOODLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sports field at night, perhaps\n FLOOD(lots of water, usually overflowing or inundating) + LIT(landed on, after a flight, especially with birds).\nAnswer: What a sports field would be if a game was being played there at night."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird eggs made unpalatable starters (3)","output":"### Answer: EMU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 starters) \"eggs made unpalatable \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor steers ship east, not away, and goes down by rope (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSEILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: goes down by rope\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) + \"sails\"(steers a ship) **with** \"e\"(abbrev. for \"east\") **replacing**(not) \"a\"(abbrev. for \"away\", as in football league tables)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Points to former lover lifting petticoat up outside (6)","output":"### Answer: PIXELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Points\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 lifting) EX(term for a former lover, spouse, partner) **contained in**(\u2026 outside) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) SLIP(a petticoat, a piece of underwear).\nDefn: \u2026, basic elements of an image on a visual display unit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Board are agreed in France and Germany (5)","output":"### Answer: OUIJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Board\n OUI, JA(agreed;yes, in French and German, respectively).\nDefn: Trademark name for the board used to supposedly spell out telepathic or spiritual messages."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bank on last of spring harvest (5)","output":"### Answer: GLEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: harvest\n LEAN(to bank;to tilt as with a craft making a turn) **placed below**(on, in a down clue \u2013 an indicator more suited to an across clue, though) **the last letter of**(last of) \"spring \".\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silence a number of laws (6)","output":"### Answer: SHARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: laws\n SH(a call for silence) + ARIA(a musical number in an opera).\nDefn: \u2026 derived from the Koran."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In church, pour out communion wine like some priests (8)","output":"### Answer: CELIBATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: like some priests\n CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) + LIBATE(to pour out a liquid eg. communion wine, in honour of a deity,)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inside toilet is copper surface (8)","output":"### Answer: MENISCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: surface\n MEN'S(toilet;the gents') **containing**(Inside \u2026) [IS + CU(chemical symbol for the element copper) ].\nDefn:  \u2026 of a liquid in a tube, curved as a result of surface tension."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nobody finishes early after \"capture the flag\" (6)","output":"### Answer: PENNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: flag\n \"none\"(nobody) **minus**\n**the last letter of**(finishes early) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) PEN(to capture;to confine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secret repositories of poison gas brought about anxiety (6)","output":"### Answer: CACHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secret repositories\n CS(common name for the main component in tear gas \u2013 the literature suggests that it is non-lethal) **containing**(brought about) ACHE(an anxiety;a mental anguish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Treat with diamonds and cash (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ICE-LOLLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Treat\n ICE(slang for \"diamonds\") + LOLLY(slang for \"money\").\nDefn: \u2026 in the form of an ice cream or water ice on a stick."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going off message in crisis (7,5)","output":"### Answer: TURNING POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: crisis\n TURNING(going off, as with milk becoming rancid or sour) + POINT(the message;the significant part of a concept or narrative, as in \"the medium is the message\").\nDefn: \u2026, the fork in the road, figuratively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whipping is, for a foal, telling off (12)","output":"### Answer: FLAGELLATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whipping\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) A FOAL, TELLING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Districts with horrible atmosphere have hooligans (8)","output":"### Answer: BOROUGHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Districts\n B.O.(abbrev. for \"body odour\";a horrible atmosphere, perhaps) **plus**(have) ROUGHS(hooligans)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supernatural power to slow down vitality (6)","output":"### Answer: ESPRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: vitality\n ESP(abbrev. for \"extrasensory perception\", the supposedly supernatural power) + RIT.(abbrev. for \"ritardando\", the musical direction to slow down the tempo)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree found after top of altitude line? (6)","output":"### Answer: ALPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: found after top of altitude line\n PINE(the coniferous tree) **placed after**(found after, in an across clue) [ **the 1st letter of**(top of) \"altitude \" + L(abbrev. for \"line \") ].\nDefn: Descriptive of growth, usually plants, found above;after top of the timber line, the altitude above which there is no tree growth. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spoilt little child appeared on television (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPAIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spoilt\n IMP(a mischievous little child) + AIRED(appeared;broadcast on television)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long ago, disgraces saint turned upside down by win (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTAINTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long ago, disgraces\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned upside down) ST(abbrev. for \"saint\") **placed after**(by, in an across clue) ATTAIN(to win;to get).\nDefn: Dishonours;taints.\nAnswer: Not all dictionaries indicate it as obsolete;used long ago."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country soundtrack for musical (6)","output":"### Answer: GREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 soundtrack) \"Greece\"(the somewhat strapped European country)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do they show desire to laugh briefly outside and start scavenging? (6)","output":"### Answer: HYENAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do they show desire to laugh\n YEN(a desire;aninclination towards something) **contained in**(\u2026 outside) \"ha-ha\"(representation of a laugh) **minus its second part**(briefly) **plus**(and) **the 1st letter of**(start) \"scavenging \"].\nAnswer: Scavenging animals whose calls are likened to laughter. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parliament charges it with disorderly conduct (9)","output":"### Answer: REICHSTAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parliament\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 with disorderly conduct) CHARGES IT.\nDefn: \u2026 in Germany."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beseiged by France, Stralsund is the property of an ancient family (9)","output":"### Answer: ANCESTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: property of an ancient family\n **Hidden in**(Beseiged by) \"France, Stralsund \".\nDefn: Property of;relating to an ancient family."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Astronomer who is upset part of Turin is sacked (7)","output":"### Answer: CASSINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Astronomer\n **Reversal of**(upset) **and hidden in**(part of) \"Turin is sacked \".\nAnswer: Giovanni Domenico."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is a sin to take drug after drinks (5)","output":"### Answer: LAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It is a sin\n E(slang a. \"Ecstasy\", the drug) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) LAPS(drinks liquid by scooping with the tongue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forbid little girl from making musical instrument (5)","output":"### Answer: BANJO \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical instrument\n BAN(to forbid from) + JO(short for the feminine name, Josephine, or in Scottish, a sweetheart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maliciously posting some bread into metal opening of grate (8)","output":"### Answer: TROLLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maliciously posting\n ROLL(a small rounded portion of bread) **contained in**(into) TIN(the metal) + **the 1st letter of**(opening of) \"grate \".\nDefn: \u2026 on the Internet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brass flange (3)","output":"### Answer: LIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brass,flange\n Double defn: 1st: Impudence; and 2nd: A protruding rim or collar around, say, a pipe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I gauge pin development perhaps (6,3)","output":"### Answer: GUINEA PIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: I gauge\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 development) I GAUGE PIN.\nDefn: Something that is used to test, say, a drug, under development, to gauge progress. Still another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He likes to drink open oil? He is crazy! (9)","output":"### Answer: OENOPHILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: He likes to drink\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is crazy) OPEN OIL? HE.\nDefn: \u2026 wine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lots of water landed on sports field at night, perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: FLOODLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sports field at night, perhaps\n FLOOD(lots of water, usually overflowing or inundating) + LIT(landed on, after a flight, especially with birds).\nAnswer: What a sports field would be if a game was being played there at night."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird eggs made unpalatable starters (3)","output":"### Answer: EMU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 starters) \"eggs made unpalatable \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor steers ship east, not away, and goes down by rope (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSEILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: goes down by rope\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) + \"sails\"(steers a ship) **with** \"e\"(abbrev. for \"east\") **replacing**(not) \"a\"(abbrev. for \"away\", as in football league tables)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Points to former lover lifting petticoat up outside (6)","output":"### Answer: PIXELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Points\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 lifting) EX(term for a former lover, spouse, partner) **contained in**(\u2026 outside) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) SLIP(a petticoat, a piece of underwear).\nDefn: \u2026, basic elements of an image on a visual display unit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Board are agreed in France and Germany (5)","output":"### Answer: OUIJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Board\n OUI, JA(agreed;yes, in French and German, respectively).\nDefn: Trademark name for the board used to supposedly spell out telepathic or spiritual messages."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bank on last of spring harvest (5)","output":"### Answer: GLEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: harvest\n LEAN(to bank;to tilt as with a craft making a turn) **placed below**(on, in a down clue \u2013 an indicator more suited to an across clue, though) **the last letter of**(last of) \"spring \".\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model soldier briefly lost (7)","output":"### Answer: PARAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Model\n PARA(short for \"paratrooper\";a soldier) + \"gone\"(lost) **minus its last letter**(briefly \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Potentially compliant graduate admitted to board (7)","output":"### Answer: TAMABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Potentially compliant\n MA(abbrev. for a graduate with a Master of Arts degree) **contained in**(admitted to) TABLE(one for eating and set with food;a board).\nAnswer:  \u2026 or tameable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I don't understand this strike in desperate times (2,5,2)","output":"### Answer: IT BEATS ME \n ### Explanation: Definition: I don't understand this\n BEAT(to strike) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(desperate) TIMES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run down blind constituent at end of vote (5)","output":"### Answer: SLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run down\n SLAT(a narrow strip that is part of a Venetian blind) **plus**(at) **the last letter of**(end of) \"vote\".\nDefn:  To criticise harshly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ran into unknown city on the Moselle (4)","output":"### Answer: METZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: city on the Moselle\n MET(ran into;encountered) + Z(symbol for an unknown quantity, in maths).\nDefn:  \u2026 river, in France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start again and again in the event (6,4)","output":"### Answer: TRIPLE JUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: event\n TRIPLE(thrice; \u2026 again and again) JUMP(to start, as when surprised or frightened).\nDefn: \u2026 that's also called the hop, step and jump."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aid for match reviewers producing analytic prose? (6,7)","output":"### Answer: ACTION REPLAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aid for match reviewers\n **Anagram of**(producing) ANALYTIC PROSE.\nDefn: \u2026 asking a question such as \"Was he offside or not when he netted the ball?\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aged adviser from Indian city introducing power boat (7,6)","output":"### Answer: DELPHIC ORACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aged adviser\n DELHI(the Indian city) **containing**(introducing) P(symbol for \"power\", in physics) + CORACLE(a small roundish boat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Youngsters bound to get along with them (4,6)","output":"### Answer: POGO STICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: them\n Cryptic defn: What youngsters might use to bounce along."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Might nicotine addicts chew this dough? (4)","output":"### Answer: QUID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might nicotine addicts chew this,dough\n Double defn: 1st: A piece of chewing tobacco; and 2nd: A pound sterling, British money;dough, in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opening \u2013 cat appears in it (5)","output":"### Answer: STOMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opening\n TOM(a male cat) **contained in**(appears in) S.A.(abbrev. for \"sex appeal\";it, in slang).\nDefn: \u2026 in a membrane."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely warm ground is linked with temperature (9)","output":"### Answer: KINDLIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely warm\n **Anagram of**(ground) IS LINKED **plus**(with) T(abbrev. for \"temperature\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beginner taken off shift, fuelling fellow's resentment (7)","output":"### Answer: DUDGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: resentment\n \"budge\"(to shift;move even very slightly) ***minus its 1st letter***(Beginner taken off \u2026) **contained in**(fuelling;filling, as in fuelling your car) DON(a fellow or lecturer in a university, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singular form of dismissal restricting run score (7)","output":"### Answer: SCRATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: score\n S(abbrev. for \"singular\") + CATCH(one of the ways that a batsman in cricket can be dismissed, and bat no more, at least for that innings) **containing**(restricting) R(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teacher turning up during autopsy's a possible shedder of light (5)","output":"### Answer: PRISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a possible shedder of light\n **Reversal of**(turning up, in a down clue) SIR(term of address for a school teacher) **contained in**(during) P.M.(an autopsy, from the abbrev. for \"post-mortem\").\nDefn: \u2026 or a refractor of light."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Automatic rifle or two in collection, originally (7)","output":"### Answer: ROBOTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Automatic\n ROB(to rifle;to ransack and loot) + **the first letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, originally) \"or two in collection \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eat like a rodent and not audibly (4)","output":"### Answer: GNAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eat like a rodent\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 audibly) \"nor\"(and not, as in \"Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stylised drama? Well, Coward's getting past it (2,6,7)","output":"### Answer: NO SPRING CHICKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting past it\n NO(or Noh, the Japanese classical drama with music and dance performed in a highly stylised manner) + SPRING(a well;a source) + CHICKEN(informal term for a cowardly person)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Racing poster of knights in action (3,5,2,5)","output":"### Answer: THE SPORT OF KINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Racing\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in action) POSTER OF KNIGHTS.\nDefn: Horse racing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mother catching son on aircraft cut short grand scheme (6,4)","output":"### Answer: MASTER PLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: grand scheme\n MATER(mother, from the Latin) **containing**(catching) S(abbrev. for \"son\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) \"plane\"(aircraft) **minus its last letter**(cut short)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daring supporter raised bible, holding game up (7)","output":"### Answer: BRAVURA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Daring\n BRA(short for \"brassiere\";a supporter of the feminine chest) + **reversal of**(raised, in a down clue) A.V.(abbrev. for \"Authorised Version\" of the bible) **containing**(holding) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) R.U.(abbrev. for \"Rugby Union\", the game).\nDefn: As a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discharges old partners tackling M. Poirot's case (7)","output":"### Answer: EXEMPTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discharges\n EX-ES(former partners) **containing**(tackling) M + **the 2 outermost letters of**(\u2026's case) \"Poirot\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The dashing criminal's source of poison? (10)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTSHADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of poison\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 criminal) THE DASHING.\nAnswer: A species of toxic plants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Testified, like Saddam on (sic) Gadafi? (7)","output":"### Answer: DEPOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Testified,like Saddam on ,(sic) Gadafi\n Double defn: 1st: Gave testimony, especially by affidavit or deposition. That \"on\" is a typo for \"or\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See wife cutting suitable Caribbean tree (7)","output":"### Answer: LOGWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caribbean tree\n LO(see, as in \"lo and behold\") + [ W(abbrev. for \"wife\") **containing**(cutting) GOOD(suitable) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most garish dress regularly adopted by yob (7)","output":"### Answer: LOUDEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most garish\n **The 1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"dress \" **contained in**(adopted by) LOUT(a yob)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: National trouble and strife (5)","output":"### Answer: DUTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: National,trouble and strife\n Double defn: 1. \u2026 from the Netherlands; and 2nd: A term of endearment for what, in Cockney rhyming slang, is \"trouble and strife\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dim colour that's right for earl (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dim\n \"blue\"(a colour) **with** \"R\"(abbrev. for \"right\") **replacing**(that's \u2026 for\u2026) \"e\"(abbrev. for \"earl\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bill Dad's accepted at centre of Faro inn? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: TAPAS BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: inn\n TAB(the bill for spending, say, at a bar) **containing**(\u2026 accepted) PA(informal name for one's Dad)'S **plus**(at) **the 2 middle letters of**(centre of) \"Faro\".\nAnswer: A restaurant;an inn serving tapas (and drinks)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Took care of Independent at sea? (6)","output":"### Answer: MINDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Took care of\n IND.(abbrev. for \"Independent\", say, a candidate not belonging to any particular political party) **contained in**(at \u2026;in the) MED(short for the Mediterranean Sea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Permission to proceed unlike 21? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ALL CLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Permission to proceed\n Literally, unlike grey areas (answer to 21 across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marxist activists operating in Sinic manner first of all? (6)","output":"### Answer: MAOISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marxist activists operating in Sinic manner\n **The 1st letters of, respectively,**( \u2026 first of all) \"Marxist activists operating in Sinic manner \".\nAnswer: Marxism of the Sinic;Chinese sort. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stretch to see wading bird (5)","output":"### Answer: CRANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stretch,wading bird\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"to stretch your neck to see above an obstruction\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Can't meet Norway's revised law (9)","output":"### Answer: ENACTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: law\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 revised) [CAN'T MEET + N(IVR code for Norway) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heading to this perhaps, a little fast food and drink brought over in ship (11)","output":"### Answer: ARCHIPELAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heading to this perhaps\n [ A + CHIP(a bit of;a little fast food) **plus**(and) **reversal of**(\u2026 brought over, in an across clue) ALE(an alcoholic drink) ] **contained in**(in) ARGO(the ship in the legend of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece).\nDefn: Where you might be heading for in a ship. A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New surgeon in hospital, foreign, one of pair to make rapid progress? (7,4)","output":"### Answer: RUNNING SHOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of pair to make rapid progress\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, foreign)[ N(abbrev. for \"new\") + SURGEON IN + H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") ].\nDefn: \u2026 on foot ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No definite rules apply in these\" \u2013 ex-Foreign Secretary at first argues referring to withdrawn appeal (4,5)","output":"### Answer: GREY AREAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: No definite rules apply in these\n GREY(Edward, former UK Foreign Secretary, 1905 \u2013 1916) + **the 1st letter of**(at first) \"argues \" + RE(referring to;with reference to) + **reversal of**(withdrawn) SA(abbrev. for \"sex appeal\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prairie stove (5)","output":"### Answer: RANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prairie,stove\n Double defn: 1st: An extensive tract of open land."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get former pupil linked with Army elected (6)","output":"### Answer: OBTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get\n O.B.(abbrev. for \"old boy\";former pupil) **plus**(linked with) T.A.(abbrev. for \"Territorial Army\" in the British military) + IN(voted into whatever position the election was for)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One seeking influence to aim high \u2013 close to first (8)","output":"### Answer: LOBBYIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One seeking influence\n LOB(to hit, say, a ball, high into the air) + BY(close to, as in \"he was standing by the door\") + IST(first;1st with the number replaced by its Roman numeral)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After peace line of soldiers became smaller (6)","output":"### Answer: SHRANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: became smaller\n SH(like \"peace!\", an interjection requesting silence) **placed before**(After \u2026, in an across clue) RANK(a line of soldiers in formation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Choosy\" type the French (or Spanish) accommodated in particular area (8)","output":"### Answer: SELECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Choosy\" type\n Either LE(French for \"the\") or EL(Spanish for \"the\") **contained in**(accommodated in) SECTOR(a particular area which is part of a bigger one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monarch ignored by PM once in part of House? (6)","output":"### Answer: THATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of House\n \"ER\"(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the current British monarch) **deleted from**(ignored by) \"Thatcher\"(Margaret, once British PM)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supporter of natural lipstick upset (6)","output":"### Answer: PILLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporter\n **Hidden in**(of) **reversal of**(\u2026 upset) \"natural lipstick \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alone in fix, am set to change \u2013 this might help? (4-11)","output":"### Answer: SELF-EXAMINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: to change \u2013 this might help\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to change) ALONE IN FIX, AM SET.\nDefn: Something you might have to do prior to making a change to help yourself if you're alone and in a fix. A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saying used in publicity pages extremely deficient (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saying\n AD(short for \"advertisement\", a publicity notice) + \"pages \" **minus its 2 extreme letters**(extremely deficient)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old ruler in river battle he contrived (4,3,8)","output":"### Answer: IVAN THE TERRIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old ruler\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 contrived) IN RIVER BATTLE HE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Park area? (8)","output":"### Answer: DRIVEWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Park area\n Cryptic defn: Where one might park one's vehicle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going down to see protest over money (not one to participate) (8)","output":"### Answer: DEMOTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Going down\n DEMO(short for \"demonstration\";a protest) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) TIN(British slang for \"money\") **containing**(\u2026 to participate) O(letter representing zero;not a single one;not one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of diocese being standard? Sort of (6)","output":"### Answer: PARISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of diocese \n PAR(a standard;a norm) + -ISH(the suffix denoting \"sort of\";to some degree, as in \"greenish\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On vacation coy man, after switch of heart, finds young bird (6)","output":"### Answer: CYGNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: young bird \n \"coy\" **minus its 2 middle letters**(On vacation) + GENT(a man) **with its 2 middle letters switched round**(after switch of heart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forces fierce females to embrace love (8)","output":"### Answer: DRAGOONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forces \n DRAGONS(fierce females, fire-breathing and all that) **containing**(to embrace) O(letter representing 0;love in tennis scores).\nDefn: Type of military forces, originally the mounted infantry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular opening for initially overlooked creative person (8)","output":"### Answer: INVENTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: creative person \n IN(popular;in fashion) + VENT(an opening for fluids to escape) + \"for \" **minus**\n**its 1st letter**(initially overlooked)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At home sibling primarily tries to express convinced viewpoint (6)","output":"### Answer: INSIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: to express convinced viewpoint \n IN(at home) + SIS(short for one's sister;female sibling) + **the 1st letter of**(primarily) \"tries \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He advises some women to rest (6)","output":"### Answer: MENTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: He advises\n **Hidden in**(some) \"women to rest \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recycled traffic markers in Scottish location (5)","output":"### Answer: SCONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish location\n **Anagram of**(Recycled) CONES(traffic markers on the roads).\nDefn: A village in Scotland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author in South Africa to stick around (8)","output":"### Answer: SALINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Author\n SA(abbrev. for South Africa) + LINGER(to stick around;to hang around and not go away).\nAnswer: J.D., best known for his novel \"The Catcher In The Rye\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wise man follows universal convention (5)","output":"### Answer: USAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: convention\n SAGE(a wise man) **placed after**(follows, in an across clue) U(abbrev. for \"universal\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parody old Bob's clothing (4)","output":"### Answer: SKIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parody\n S(abbrev. for a shilling, the former British currency unit, aka a bob) + KIT(clothing;gear, especially of a traveller or soldier)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angry about many a fashion being over the top (10)","output":"### Answer: IMMODERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: over the top\n IRATE(angry) **containing**(about) [ M(abbrev. for a million or Roman numeral for 1000, many in either case) + MODE(a fashion;a style) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oscar meets clear disturbance in shrine (6)","output":"### Answer: ORACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrine\n O(letter represented by \"Oscar\" in the phonetic alphabet) **plus**(meets) **anagram of**(\u2026 disturbance) CLEAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bring into effect law that's about tax (8)","output":"### Answer: ACTIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bring into effect\n ACT(a law, passed by Parliament, usually) + I.E.(abbrev. for \"id est\", Latin for \"that is\") **containing**(about) VAT(abbrev. for \"value added tax\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Union leader rabbited on, but improved things (7)","output":"### Answer: UPRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: improved things\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Union \" + PRATED(rabbited on;talked inconsequentially)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dave can wreck progress (7)","output":"### Answer: ADVANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: progress\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wreck) DAVE CAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Veteran reservists brought about conclusion of feud (8)","output":"### Answer: VENDETTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: feud\n [ VET(abbrev. for \"veteran\") + TA(abbrev. for the Territorial Army, now called the Army Reserve, the volunteer reserve force in the British military) ] **containing**(brought about) END(the conclusion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Common sense of supporters drinking at home (6)","output":"### Answer: BRAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Common sense\n BRAS(short for \"brassieres\", supporters of the female chest) **containing**(drinking) IN(at home)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classic comprises great lines (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SAINT LEGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classic\n **Anagram of**(comprises) GREAT LINES.\nDefn: One of the UK's 5 Classics in horse racing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trek endlessly? That's the spirit! (4)","output":"### Answer: MARC \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit\n \"march\"(a trek;a long and hard walk) **minus its last letter**(endlessly).\nDefn: Brandy made from grapes or fruit remaining after being pressed for wine-making."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small well in rock (5)","output":"### Answer: SHALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rock\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + HALE(well, as in \"hale and hearty\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ought Eritrean leaders take responsibility (8)","output":"### Answer: SHOULDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: take responsibility\n SHOULD(ought to;obliged to) + **the 1st 2 letters of**(\u2026 leaders) \"Eritrean \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wager some liquid is setting (8)","output":"### Answer: BACKDROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: setting\n BACK(to wager;to bet on, eg. a horse in a race) + DROP(some small amount of liquid).\nDefn: \u2026 or background to any scene or situation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweet in perfect condition (4)","output":"### Answer: MINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet,in perfect condition\n Double defn.\nThis fits both defns:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brown coal left off fire (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fire\n \"lignite\"(a soft brownish coal, aka, well, \"brown coal\") **minus**(\u2026 off) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor eating jam caught in vehicle (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAMCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicle\n TAR(informal term for a sailor) **containing**(eating) [ RAM(to push all the way into;to jam) + C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abroad with girlfriend, duke is behind the times (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: behind the times\n OUT(abroad;out of the country) **plus**(with) DATE(a girlfriend one goes out with) + D(abbrev. for \"duke\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In foreign land painter gets thanks for artistic work (2,8)","output":"### Answer: LA TRAVIATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: artistic work\n [ LATVIA(a foreign land, unless you're Latvian of course) **containing**(In \u2026) RA(post nominal letters for a painter who is a member of the Royal Academy of Arts) ] **plus**(gets) TA(short for \"thanks\";thank you).\nDefn: An opera by Verdi."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former model accepted by established band (6)","output":"### Answer: SEXTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: band\n [ EX-(prefix indicating \"former\";once) + T(the Ford car model, regarded as the first automobile for the mass market) ] **contained in**(accepted by) SET(established;determined).\nDefn: \u2026 of six players."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cautious about Italian lady's wine (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARDONNAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\n CHARY(cautious;wary) **containing**(about) DONNA(a respectful title of address for an Italian lady, equivalent to \"Madam\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acclaimed old hack adopts customs (8)","output":"### Answer: EXTOLLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Acclaimed\n [ EX-(prefix indicating old;former) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\";a newspaperman;a hack) ] **containing**(adopts) TOLL(a fee for a service or usage;customs \u2013 though the latter is a duty on imports or exports, whereas the former for the usage of, say, a road)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preserve house in archipelago (8)","output":"### Answer: CANARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: archipelago\n CAN(to preserve, as in a tin or can) + ARIES(one of the houses in the zodiac).\nDefn: \u2026 in the Atlantic Ocean."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long to keep a horse? That's amusing! (7)","output":"### Answer: WAGGISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: amusing\n WISH(long for) **containing**(to keep) [ A + GG(abbrev. for \"gee-gee\", English nickname for a horse, especially a racehorse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Please arrange pass (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pass\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 arrange) PLEASE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Burial site in local dispute (6)","output":"### Answer: BARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burial site\n BAR(the one that is near your place of work or home and which you frequent, is your local) + ROW(a dispute).\nDefn: \u2026, or the mound of earth and stones covering it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obstinate fellow gets the slipper (4)","output":"### Answer: MULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obstinate fellow,slipper\n Double defn: 2nd: Footwear without a back.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author in South Africa to stick around (8)","output":"### Answer: SALINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Author\n SA(abbrev. for South Africa) + LINGER(to stick around;to hang around and not go away).\nAnswer: J.D., best known for his novel \"The Catcher In The Rye\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wise man follows universal convention (5)","output":"### Answer: USAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: convention\n SAGE(a wise man) **placed after**(follows, in an across clue) U(abbrev. for \"universal\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parody old Bob's clothing (4)","output":"### Answer: SKIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parody\n S(abbrev. for a shilling, the former British currency unit, aka a bob) + KIT(clothing;gear, especially of a traveller or soldier)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angry about many a fashion being over the top (10)","output":"### Answer: IMMODERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: over the top\n IRATE(angry) **containing**(about) [ M(abbrev. for a million or Roman numeral for 1000, many in either case) + MODE(a fashion;a style) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oscar meets clear disturbance in shrine (6)","output":"### Answer: ORACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrine\n O(letter represented by \"Oscar\" in the phonetic alphabet) **plus**(meets) **anagram of**(\u2026 disturbance) CLEAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bring into effect law that's about tax (8)","output":"### Answer: ACTIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bring into effect\n ACT(a law, passed by Parliament, usually) + I.E.(abbrev. for \"id est\", Latin for \"that is\") **containing**(about) VAT(abbrev. for \"value added tax\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Union leader rabbited on, but improved things (7)","output":"### Answer: UPRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: improved things\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Union \" + PRATED(rabbited on;talked inconsequentially)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dave can wreck progress (7)","output":"### Answer: ADVANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: progress\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wreck) DAVE CAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Veteran reservists brought about conclusion of feud (8)","output":"### Answer: VENDETTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: feud\n [ VET(abbrev. for \"veteran\") + TA(abbrev. for the Territorial Army, now called the Army Reserve, the volunteer reserve force in the British military) ] **containing**(brought about) END(the conclusion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Common sense of supporters drinking at home (6)","output":"### Answer: BRAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Common sense\n BRAS(short for \"brassieres\", supporters of the female chest) **containing**(drinking) IN(at home)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classic comprises great lines (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SAINT LEGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classic\n **Anagram of**(comprises) GREAT LINES.\nDefn: One of the UK's 5 Classics in horse racing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trek endlessly? That's the spirit! (4)","output":"### Answer: MARC \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit\n \"march\"(a trek;a long and hard walk) **minus its last letter**(endlessly).\nDefn: Brandy made from grapes or fruit remaining after being pressed for wine-making."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small well in rock (5)","output":"### Answer: SHALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rock\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + HALE(well, as in \"hale and hearty\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ought Eritrean leaders take responsibility (8)","output":"### Answer: SHOULDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: take responsibility\n SHOULD(ought to;obliged to) + **the 1st 2 letters of**(\u2026 leaders) \"Eritrean \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wager some liquid is setting (8)","output":"### Answer: BACKDROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: setting\n BACK(to wager;to bet on, eg. a horse in a race) + DROP(some small amount of liquid).\nDefn: \u2026 or background to any scene or situation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweet in perfect condition (4)","output":"### Answer: MINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet,in perfect condition\n Double defn.\nThis fits both defns:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brown coal left off fire (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fire\n \"lignite\"(a soft brownish coal, aka, well, \"brown coal\") **minus**(\u2026 off) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor eating jam caught in vehicle (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAMCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicle\n TAR(informal term for a sailor) **containing**(eating) [ RAM(to push all the way into;to jam) + C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abroad with girlfriend, duke is behind the times (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: behind the times\n OUT(abroad;out of the country) **plus**(with) DATE(a girlfriend one goes out with) + D(abbrev. for \"duke\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In foreign land painter gets thanks for artistic work (2,8)","output":"### Answer: LA TRAVIATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: artistic work\n [ LATVIA(a foreign land, unless you're Latvian of course) **containing**(In \u2026) RA(post nominal letters for a painter who is a member of the Royal Academy of Arts) ] **plus**(gets) TA(short for \"thanks\";thank you).\nDefn: An opera by Verdi."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former model accepted by established band (6)","output":"### Answer: SEXTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: band\n [ EX-(prefix indicating \"former\";once) + T(the Ford car model, regarded as the first automobile for the mass market) ] **contained in**(accepted by) SET(established;determined).\nDefn: \u2026 of six players."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cautious about Italian lady's wine (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARDONNAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\n CHARY(cautious;wary) **containing**(about) DONNA(a respectful title of address for an Italian lady, equivalent to \"Madam\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acclaimed old hack adopts customs (8)","output":"### Answer: EXTOLLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Acclaimed\n [ EX-(prefix indicating old;former) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\";a newspaperman;a hack) ] **containing**(adopts) TOLL(a fee for a service or usage;customs \u2013 though the latter is a duty on imports or exports, whereas the former for the usage of, say, a road)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preserve house in archipelago (8)","output":"### Answer: CANARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: archipelago\n CAN(to preserve, as in a tin or can) + ARIES(one of the houses in the zodiac).\nDefn: \u2026 in the Atlantic Ocean."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long to keep a horse? That's amusing! (7)","output":"### Answer: WAGGISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: amusing\n WISH(long for) **containing**(to keep) [ A + GG(abbrev. for \"gee-gee\", English nickname for a horse, especially a racehorse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Please arrange pass (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pass\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 arrange) PLEASE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Burial site in local dispute (6)","output":"### Answer: BARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burial site\n BAR(the one that is near your place of work or home and which you frequent, is your local) + ROW(a dispute).\nDefn: \u2026, or the mound of earth and stones covering it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obstinate fellow gets the slipper (4)","output":"### Answer: MULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obstinate fellow,slipper\n Double defn: 2nd: Footwear without a back.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Economical vehicle switches fuel (7)","output":"### Answer: CAREFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Economical\n CAR(a vehicle) + **anagram of**(switches) FUEL.\nAnswer: \u2026. with the use of resources."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drop in last month's score (7)","output":"### Answer: DECLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drop\n DEC(abbrev. for December, the last month in the year) + LINE(to score;to make a mark in the form of a, well, line, as in \"underline\"\/\"underscore\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sore from cruel treatment (5)","output":"### Answer: ULCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sore\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 treatment) CRUEL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collects a Nazi unit badge, trimmed with silver originally (9)","output":"### Answer: ASSEMBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collects\n A + SS(abbrev. for \"Schutzstaffel \", a Nazi paramilitary unit) \"emblem\"(a badge;a symbol) **minus its last letter**(trimmed) **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 originally) \"silver \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trust prisoner to dispose of loot without papers (10)","output":"### Answer: CONFIDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trust\n CON(short for \"convict\";a prisoner) + FENCE(to sell off;to dispose of stolen property;loot) **containing**(without) ID(abbrev. for identity documents;papers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: District is more open, we are told (4)","output":"### Answer: AREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: District\n **Homophone of**(we are told) \"airier\"(more open to the air)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suited to take over (11)","output":"### Answer: APPROPRIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suited,take over\n Double defn: 1st: Apt; and 2nd: To take over, usually unlawfully."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polish crash disrupted financial support for students (11)","output":"### Answer: SCHOLARSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: financial support for students\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 disrupted) POLISH CRASH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A regularly grumpy host (4)","output":"### Answer: ARMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: host\n A + **the 2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(regularly) \"grumpy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruled out backing Big Issue initially in popular women's magazine (10)","output":"### Answer: INELIGIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruled out\n **Reversal of**(backing) [BIG + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"Issue \" ] **contained in**(in) [ IN(popular;in fashion) + ELLE(the popular women's magazine) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'm working to protect international film-maker from cheap copy (9)","output":"### Answer: IMITATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheap copy\n [ I'M + ON(working, as with an electrical appliance, say) ] **containing**(to protect) [ I(abbrev. for \"international) + TATI(Jacques, French film-maker) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run madly to secure gold for Pacific island (5)","output":"### Answer: NAURU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pacific island\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 madly) RUN **containing**(to secure) AU(chemical symbol for the element, gold)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tungsten drill bit which is used to support a climber (7)","output":"### Answer: TENDRIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: which is used to support a climber \n **Hidden in**(\u2026 bit) \"Tungsten drill \".\nDefn: That which is used by a climbing plant to support itself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gave feedback about performance by journalist (7)","output":"### Answer: REACTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gave feedback\n RE(short for \"with reference to\";about)+ ACT(a performance) **plus**(by) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\";a journalist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not needed with an automatic grip (6)","output":"### Answer: CLUTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not needed with an automatic,grip\n Double defn: 1st: Cryptic, referring to what is not needed with an automatic, a car with an automatic transmission engine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Respectable Democrat replaced by Republican not long ago (6)","output":"### Answer: RECENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: not long ago\n \"decent\"(respectable) **with** \"D\"(abbrev. for \"Democrat\") **replaced by** \"R\"(abbrev. for \"Republican)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Threatening reshuffle for a Lib-Dem (10)","output":"### Answer: FORMIDABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Threatening\n **Anagram of**(reshuffle) FOR A LIB-DEM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French greeting when on holiday (5)","output":"### Answer: LEAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: holiday\n LE(\"The\" in French) + AVE(an expression of greeting \u2013 and also of farewell)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attractive guy, not fully dressed, is found in the kitchen (9)","output":"### Answer: DISHCLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: is found in the kitchen\n DISH(an attractive guy;a hunk) + \"clothed\"(dressed) **minus its last 2 letters**(not fully \u2026).\nThat could be a dishcloth, I guess, or at least it could be called a dish-cloth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Affected about a Westminster politician (4)","output":"### Answer: CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Affected\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about, used with a date) + A + M.P.(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament, a politician, in say, Westminster).\nDefn: \u2026 in mannerisms, dress, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I will deal with abuse (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ILL-TREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: abuse\n I'LL(contraction of \"I will\") + TREAT(to deal with;to handle, eg. a situation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the end Poles are trapped (8)","output":"### Answer: ENSNARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: trapped\n END **containing**(In the \u2026) [S,N(abbrev. for , respectively, the South and North Poles) + ARE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Information put out in favour of godless American lawyer (10)","output":"### Answer: PROPAGANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Information put out\n PRO(in favour of, as opposed to \"con\") + PAGAN(godless) + D.A.(abbrev. for \"District Attorney\", a Public Prosecutor in the U.S.;an American lawyer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Constant peril, involving an enemy navy initially being at sea (9)","output":"### Answer: PERENNIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Constant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 being at sea) [PERIL **plus**(involving) AN + **the 1st letters of, respectively**(\u2026 initially) \"enemy navy \"].\nDefn: Everlasting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spies act out a Walter Mitty character? (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCAPIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Walter Mitty character\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) SPIES ACT.\nDefn: An ordinary, mild person who fantasises about personal adventures and triumphs, from the character in James Thurber's short story"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick up for the man I love keeping married name (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAMPION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick up for\n [ CHAP(a man) + I + O(letter signifying 0;love in tennis scores) ] **containing**(keeping) M(abbrev. for \"married\") + N(abbrev. for \"name\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make off with sailor's pipe (6)","output":"### Answer: ABDUCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make off with\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) + DUCT(a pipe;a tube)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give money back to daughter after funeral is endlessly re-arranged (6)","output":"### Answer: REFUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give money back\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **anagram of**(\u2026 re-arranged) \"funeral \" **minus its last 2 letters**(is endlessly).  A minor quibble with \"endlessly\" denoting not the last one but the last two letters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ship some of the petrol in error (5)","output":"### Answer: LINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ship\n **Hidden in**(some of the) \"petrol in error \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine with a strong breeze (4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine\n F(abbrev. for \"forte\", the musical direction to play in a loud and forceful manner) +  AIR(a breeze;an atmospheric movement).\nDefn: \u2026 eg. as with the weather.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Economical vehicle switches fuel (7)","output":"### Answer: CAREFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Economical\n CAR(a vehicle) + **anagram of**(switches) FUEL.\nAnswer: \u2026. with the use of resources."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drop in last month's score (7)","output":"### Answer: DECLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drop\n DEC(abbrev. for December, the last month in the year) + LINE(to score;to make a mark in the form of a, well, line, as in \"underline\"\/\"underscore\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sore from cruel treatment (5)","output":"### Answer: ULCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sore\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 treatment) CRUEL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collects a Nazi unit badge, trimmed with silver originally (9)","output":"### Answer: ASSEMBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collects\n A + SS(abbrev. for \"Schutzstaffel \", a Nazi paramilitary unit) \"emblem\"(a badge;a symbol) **minus its last letter**(trimmed) **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 originally) \"silver \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trust prisoner to dispose of loot without papers (10)","output":"### Answer: CONFIDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trust\n CON(short for \"convict\";a prisoner) + FENCE(to sell off;to dispose of stolen property;loot) **containing**(without) ID(abbrev. for identity documents;papers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: District is more open, we are told (4)","output":"### Answer: AREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: District\n **Homophone of**(we are told) \"airier\"(more open to the air)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suited to take over (11)","output":"### Answer: APPROPRIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suited,take over\n Double defn: 1st: Apt; and 2nd: To take over, usually unlawfully."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polish crash disrupted financial support for students (11)","output":"### Answer: SCHOLARSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: financial support for students\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 disrupted) POLISH CRASH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A regularly grumpy host (4)","output":"### Answer: ARMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: host\n A + **the 2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(regularly) \"grumpy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruled out backing Big Issue initially in popular women's magazine (10)","output":"### Answer: INELIGIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruled out\n **Reversal of**(backing) [BIG + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"Issue \" ] **contained in**(in) [ IN(popular;in fashion) + ELLE(the popular women's magazine) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'm working to protect international film-maker from cheap copy (9)","output":"### Answer: IMITATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheap copy\n [ I'M + ON(working, as with an electrical appliance, say) ] **containing**(to protect) [ I(abbrev. for \"international) + TATI(Jacques, French film-maker) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run madly to secure gold for Pacific island (5)","output":"### Answer: NAURU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pacific island\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 madly) RUN **containing**(to secure) AU(chemical symbol for the element, gold)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tungsten drill bit which is used to support a climber (7)","output":"### Answer: TENDRIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: which is used to support a climber \n **Hidden in**(\u2026 bit) \"Tungsten drill \".\nDefn: That which is used by a climbing plant to support itself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gave feedback about performance by journalist (7)","output":"### Answer: REACTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gave feedback\n RE(short for \"with reference to\";about)+ ACT(a performance) **plus**(by) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\";a journalist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not needed with an automatic grip (6)","output":"### Answer: CLUTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not needed with an automatic,grip\n Double defn: 1st: Cryptic, referring to what is not needed with an automatic, a car with an automatic transmission engine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Respectable Democrat replaced by Republican not long ago (6)","output":"### Answer: RECENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: not long ago\n \"decent\"(respectable) **with** \"D\"(abbrev. for \"Democrat\") **replaced by** \"R\"(abbrev. for \"Republican)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Threatening reshuffle for a Lib-Dem (10)","output":"### Answer: FORMIDABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Threatening\n **Anagram of**(reshuffle) FOR A LIB-DEM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French greeting when on holiday (5)","output":"### Answer: LEAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: holiday\n LE(\"The\" in French) + AVE(an expression of greeting \u2013 and also of farewell)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attractive guy, not fully dressed, is found in the kitchen (9)","output":"### Answer: DISHCLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: is found in the kitchen\n DISH(an attractive guy;a hunk) + \"clothed\"(dressed) **minus its last 2 letters**(not fully \u2026).\nThat could be a dishcloth, I guess, or at least it could be called a dish-cloth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Affected about a Westminster politician (4)","output":"### Answer: CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Affected\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about, used with a date) + A + M.P.(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament, a politician, in say, Westminster).\nDefn: \u2026 in mannerisms, dress, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I will deal with abuse (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ILL-TREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: abuse\n I'LL(contraction of \"I will\") + TREAT(to deal with;to handle, eg. a situation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the end Poles are trapped (8)","output":"### Answer: ENSNARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: trapped\n END **containing**(In the \u2026) [S,N(abbrev. for , respectively, the South and North Poles) + ARE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Information put out in favour of godless American lawyer (10)","output":"### Answer: PROPAGANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Information put out\n PRO(in favour of, as opposed to \"con\") + PAGAN(godless) + D.A.(abbrev. for \"District Attorney\", a Public Prosecutor in the U.S.;an American lawyer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Constant peril, involving an enemy navy initially being at sea (9)","output":"### Answer: PERENNIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Constant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 being at sea) [PERIL **plus**(involving) AN + **the 1st letters of, respectively**(\u2026 initially) \"enemy navy \"].\nDefn: Everlasting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spies act out a Walter Mitty character? (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCAPIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Walter Mitty character\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) SPIES ACT.\nDefn: An ordinary, mild person who fantasises about personal adventures and triumphs, from the character in James Thurber's short story"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick up for the man I love keeping married name (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAMPION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick up for\n [ CHAP(a man) + I + O(letter signifying 0;love in tennis scores) ] **containing**(keeping) M(abbrev. for \"married\") + N(abbrev. for \"name\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make off with sailor's pipe (6)","output":"### Answer: ABDUCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make off with\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) + DUCT(a pipe;a tube)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give money back to daughter after funeral is endlessly re-arranged (6)","output":"### Answer: REFUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give money back\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **anagram of**(\u2026 re-arranged) \"funeral \" **minus its last 2 letters**(is endlessly).   A minor quibble with \"endlessly\" denoting not the last one but the last two letters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ship some of the petrol in error (5)","output":"### Answer: LINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ship\n **Hidden in**(some of the) \"petrol in error \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine with a strong breeze (4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine\n F(abbrev. for \"forte\", the musical direction to play in a loud and forceful manner) + AIR(a breeze;an atmospheric movement).\nDefn: \u2026 eg. as with the weather.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love helping after fuss (9)","output":"### Answer: ADORATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Love\n RATION(a helping;a portion handed out) **placed after**(after) ADO(a fuss)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Historian loses position in province (5)","output":"### Answer: MACAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: province\n \"Macaulay\"(Thomas, British historian) **minus**(loses) \"lay\"(to position;to put in a particular place).\nAnswer: Former Portuguese colony, now a Chinese Special Administrative Region, a, well, some sort of a province."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New wallop's drink brought round \u2013 it's for Browning (7)","output":"### Answer: SUNLAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's for Browning\n [ N(abbrev. for \"new\") + LAM(to wallop;to thrash) ] **contained in**(\u2026 brought round) SUP(to drink).\nDefn: \u2026, the skin artificially, instead of in sunlight."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paris, he messed around, grasping women (7)","output":"### Answer: HARPIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: grasping women\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 messed around) PARIS, HE.\nDefn: Cruel greedy women, from the monsters in Greek mythology."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mongrel at the start can't bear hugs (5)","output":"### Answer: POOCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mongrel\n **The first letter of**(at the start) \"can't\" **contained in**(\u2026 hugs) POOH(Winnie-the-, from A.A. Milne's children's stories).\nDefn: \u2026, in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suggestion about benefit once topped (9)","output":"### Answer: REDOLENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suggestion\n RE(about;with reference to) + DOLE(social welfare benefit for the unemployed) + \"once \" **minus its 1st letter**(topped).\nDefn: Noun for being strongly suggestive or reminiscent of, perhaps, a distinctive odour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everyone in great central room beheaded (3)","output":"### Answer: ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Everyone\n \"hall\"(the great central room in a building for, say, assemblies, dining, concerts, etc.) **minus its 1st letter**(beheaded)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cultural expert savaged in Aristotle (11)","output":"### Answer: ORIENTALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cultural expert\n **Anagram of**(savaged) IN ARISTOTLE.\nDefn: An expert in Eastern cultures."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cutting free stone to be collected by a criminal (11)","output":"### Answer: ABRIDGEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cutting\n [ RID(to free of) + GEM(a precious stone) ] **contained in**(to be collected by) [A + BENT(criminal;crooked) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife in A&E shows fear and wonder (3)","output":"### Answer: AWE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fear and wonder\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") **contained in**(in) \"A,E\"(A&E)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Identify suspect information in digital feature? (9)","output":"### Answer: FINGERTIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: digital feature\n FINGER(to identify a suspect in a crime) + TIP(a piece of helpful information).\nDefn: A feature not of the digits in binary code, but of those on your hand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dallas family for example embodies success (5)","output":"### Answer: EWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dallas family\n E.G.(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example) **containing**(embodies) WIN(a success).\nDefn: Family in the soap opera."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In charge, English composer, one with cold manner (7)","output":"### Answer: ICEBERG \n ### Explanation: Definition: one with cold manner\n I.C.(abbrev. for \"in charge\") + E(abbrev. for \"English\") + BERG(Alban, Austrian composer).\nDefn: \u2026, figuratively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exclude posh stars in dull routine (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RULE OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exclude\n [ U(characteristic of the upper-class;posh) + LEO(a constellation of stars) ] **contained in**(in) RUT(a dull routine in which one is stuck in)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband gets mum's sister in trouble (5)","output":"### Answer: HAUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: trouble\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **plus**(gets) AUNT(mum's sister).\nDefn: To trouble, as with unpleasant memories."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lover fired on by lunatic (9)","output":"### Answer: BOYFRIEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lover\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 lunatic) FIRED ON BY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fabulist's revolutionary attitude allowed at first (5)","output":"### Answer: AESOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fabulist\n **Reversal of**(revolutionary) [ POSE(an attitude) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"allowed \" ].\nAnswer: Storyteller credited with the fables collectively named after him."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Self-inflicted damage to have purpose (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OWN GOAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Self-inflicted damage\n OWN(to have;to possess) GOAL(a purpose;an end).\nDefn: \u2026, figuratively, from the literal meaning of scoring against your own team in a football match ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One in Honda car styled like Spider (9)","output":"### Answer: ARACHNOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Spider\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 styled) HONDA CAR.\nDefn: \u2026, the insect or, maybe, the Superhero."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rude Neo is to the point (11)","output":"### Answer: IMPERTINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rude\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\";\"Neo is\", self-referentially) + PERTINENT(to the point;relevant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Henry going climbing finds drama (3)","output":"### Answer: NOH \n ### Explanation: Definition: drama\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 climbing, in a down clue) [ H(symbol in physics for the Henry, the unit of inductance) + ON(going;operating, as with an electrical appliance) ].\nAnswer: Alternatively, No, the Japanese classic drama."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picture motorway over Russian river? (5)","output":"### Answer: MURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picture\n M(abbrev. for \"motorway\") **placed above**(over, in a down clue) URAL(the Central Russian river, rising in, well, the Ural Mountains).\nDefn: \u2026 on a wall, or even a ceiling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letter to Greeks opposed to an Italian import? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIANTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: an Italian import\n CHI(the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet) + ANTI(opposed to).\nDefn: \u2026, a dry red wine from the region of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sun forced European supporting former PM to pull out (9)","output":"### Answer: UNSHEATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to pull out\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 forced) SUN + [ E(abbrev. for \"European\") **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) HEATH(Edward, former British PM) ].\nDefn: \u2026, as from a scabbard, or, even, a prophylactic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First to detect hidden person in social situation (6,5)","output":"### Answer: DINNER PARTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: social situation\n **The 1st letter of**(First to) \"detect \" + INNER(hidden;behind the exterior) + PARTY(a person on one side of, say, a dispute)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 60s idol first man to get religion (4,5)","output":"### Answer: ADAM FAITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 60s idol\n ADAM(the biblical first man) + FAITH(a religion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Might one offer oil trader supply that includes beer? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ART DEALER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might one offer oil\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 supply) TRADER **containing**(that includes) ALE(beer).\nDefn: \u2026 painting for sale."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some lines about Drugs Enforcement Agency in sport (7)","output":"### Answer: RONDEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some lines\n [ ON(about, as in \"the lecture was on your favourite subject\") + D.E.A.(abbrev. for the Drug Enforcement Agency) ] **contained in**(in) RU(abbrev. for the sport of Rugby Union).\nAnswer: A poem of 13 or 10 lines, and other poetic characteristics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fatty, a pickpocket, got up right away (7)","output":"### Answer: ADIPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fatty\n A + DIP(slang for one who dips into your pocket unlawfully) + \"rose\"(got up;stood up) **minus**(\u2026 away) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\").\nDefn: Pertaining to fat compounds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Still time to ride competitively (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to ride competitively\n EVEN(still;to a greater degree, as in \"an even bigger problem is \u2026\") + T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: \u2026 in equestrian sports."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good answer by rowdy teen kept in school (5)","output":"### Answer: GATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: kept in school\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + A(abbrev. for \"answer\") **plus**(by) TED(short for \"teddy boy\", a rowdy teenager in the 50s and 60s in Britain).\nDefn: \u2026, equivalent to being grounded at home."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soft wet lump in desert I must leave (3)","output":"### Answer: GOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soft wet lump\n \"Gobi\"(the desert of southeastern Mongolia and northern China) **minus**(\u2026 must leave) \"I \".\n* (Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love helping after fuss (9)","output":"### Answer: ADORATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Love\n RATION(a helping;a portion handed out) **placed after**(after) ADO(a fuss)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Historian loses position in province (5)","output":"### Answer: MACAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: province\n \"Macaulay\"(Thomas, British historian) **minus**(loses) \"lay\"(to position;to put in a particular place).\nAnswer: Former Portuguese colony, now a Chinese Special Administrative Region, a, well, some sort of a province."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New wallop's drink brought round \u2013 it's for Browning (7)","output":"### Answer: SUNLAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's for Browning\n [ N(abbrev. for \"new\") + LAM(to wallop;to thrash) ] **contained in**(\u2026 brought round) SUP(to drink).\nDefn: \u2026, the skin artificially, instead of in sunlight."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paris, he messed around, grasping women (7)","output":"### Answer: HARPIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: grasping women\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 messed around) PARIS, HE.\nDefn: Cruel greedy women, from the monsters in Greek mythology."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mongrel at the start can't bear hugs (5)","output":"### Answer: POOCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mongrel\n **The first letter of**(at the start) \"can't\" **contained in**(\u2026 hugs) POOH(Winnie-the-, from A.A. Milne's children's stories).\nDefn: \u2026, in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suggestion about benefit once topped (9)","output":"### Answer: REDOLENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suggestion\n RE(about;with reference to) + DOLE(social welfare benefit for the unemployed) + \"once \" **minus its 1st letter**(topped).\nDefn: Noun for being strongly suggestive or reminiscent of, perhaps, a distinctive odour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everyone in great central room beheaded (3)","output":"### Answer: ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Everyone\n \"hall\"(the great central room in a building for, say, assemblies, dining, concerts, etc.) **minus its 1st letter**(beheaded)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cultural expert savaged in Aristotle (11)","output":"### Answer: ORIENTALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cultural expert\n **Anagram of**(savaged) IN ARISTOTLE.\nDefn: An expert in Eastern cultures."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cutting free stone to be collected by a criminal (11)","output":"### Answer: ABRIDGEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cutting\n [ RID(to free of) + GEM(a precious stone) ] **contained in**(to be collected by) [A + BENT(criminal;crooked) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife in A&E shows fear and wonder (3)","output":"### Answer: AWE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fear and wonder\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") **contained in**(in) \"A,E\"(A&E)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Identify suspect information in digital feature? (9)","output":"### Answer: FINGERTIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: digital feature\n FINGER(to identify a suspect in a crime) + TIP(a piece of helpful information).\nDefn: A feature not of the digits in binary code, but of those on your hand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dallas family for example embodies success (5)","output":"### Answer: EWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dallas family\n E.G.(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example) **containing**(embodies) WIN(a success).\nDefn: Family in the soap opera."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In charge, English composer, one with cold manner (7)","output":"### Answer: ICEBERG \n ### Explanation: Definition: one with cold manner\n I.C.(abbrev. for \"in charge\") + E(abbrev. for \"English\") + BERG(Alban, Austrian composer).\nDefn: \u2026, figuratively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exclude posh stars in dull routine (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RULE OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exclude\n [ U(characteristic of the upper-class;posh) + LEO(a constellation of stars) ] **contained in**(in) RUT(a dull routine in which one is stuck in)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband gets mum's sister in trouble (5)","output":"### Answer: HAUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: trouble\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **plus**(gets) AUNT(mum's sister).\nDefn: To trouble, as with unpleasant memories."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lover fired on by lunatic (9)","output":"### Answer: BOYFRIEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lover\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 lunatic) FIRED ON BY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fabulist's revolutionary attitude allowed at first (5)","output":"### Answer: AESOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fabulist\n **Reversal of**(revolutionary) [ POSE(an attitude) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"allowed \" ].\nAnswer: Storyteller credited with the fables collectively named after him."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Self-inflicted damage to have purpose (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OWN GOAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Self-inflicted damage\n OWN(to have;to possess) GOAL(a purpose;an end).\nDefn: \u2026, figuratively, from the literal meaning of scoring against your own team in a football match ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One in Honda car styled like Spider (9)","output":"### Answer: ARACHNOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Spider\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 styled) HONDA CAR.\nDefn: \u2026, the insect or, maybe, the Superhero."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rude Neo is to the point (11)","output":"### Answer: IMPERTINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rude\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\";\"Neo is\", self-referentially) + PERTINENT(to the point;relevant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Henry going climbing finds drama (3)","output":"### Answer: NOH \n ### Explanation: Definition: drama\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 climbing, in a down clue) [ H(symbol in physics for the Henry, the unit of inductance) + ON(going;operating, as with an electrical appliance) ].\nAnswer: Alternatively, No, the Japanese classic drama."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picture motorway over Russian river? (5)","output":"### Answer: MURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picture\n M(abbrev. for \"motorway\") **placed above**(over, in a down clue) URAL(the Central Russian river, rising in, well, the Ural Mountains).\nDefn: \u2026 on a wall, or even a ceiling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letter to Greeks opposed to an Italian import? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIANTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: an Italian import\n CHI(the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet) + ANTI(opposed to).\nDefn: \u2026, a dry red wine from the region of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sun forced European supporting former PM to pull out (9)","output":"### Answer: UNSHEATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to pull out\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 forced) SUN + [ E(abbrev. for \"European\") **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) HEATH(Edward, former British PM) ].\nDefn: \u2026, as from a scabbard, or, even, a prophylactic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First to detect hidden person in social situation (6,5)","output":"### Answer: DINNER PARTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: social situation\n **The 1st letter of**(First to) \"detect \" + INNER(hidden;behind the exterior) + PARTY(a person on one side of, say, a dispute)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 60s idol first man to get religion (4,5)","output":"### Answer: ADAM FAITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 60s idol\n ADAM(the biblical first man) + FAITH(a religion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Might one offer oil trader supply that includes beer? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ART DEALER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might one offer oil\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 supply) TRADER **containing**(that includes) ALE(beer).\nDefn: \u2026 painting for sale."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some lines about Drugs Enforcement Agency in sport (7)","output":"### Answer: RONDEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some lines\n [ ON(about, as in \"the lecture was on your favourite subject\") + D.E.A.(abbrev. for the Drug Enforcement Agency) ] **contained in**(in) RU(abbrev. for the sport of Rugby Union).\nAnswer: A poem of 13 or 10 lines, and other poetic characteristics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fatty, a pickpocket, got up right away (7)","output":"### Answer: ADIPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fatty\n A + DIP(slang for one who dips into your pocket unlawfully) + \"rose\"(got up;stood up) **minus**(\u2026 away) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\").\nDefn: Pertaining to fat compounds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Still time to ride competitively (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to ride competitively\n EVEN(still;to a greater degree, as in \"an even bigger problem is \u2026\") + T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: \u2026 in equestrian sports."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good answer by rowdy teen kept in school (5)","output":"### Answer: GATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: kept in school\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + A(abbrev. for \"answer\") **plus**(by) TED(short for \"teddy boy\", a rowdy teenager in the 50s and 60s in Britain).\nDefn: \u2026, equivalent to being grounded at home."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soft wet lump in desert I must leave (3)","output":"### Answer: GOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soft wet lump\n \"Gobi\"(the desert of southeastern Mongolia and northern China) **minus**(\u2026 must leave) \"I \".\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting tips from speakers after function gives comfortable feeling (8)","output":"### Answer: COSINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: comfortable feeling\n **The 1st letter of and the last letter of**(tips from) \"speakers \" **placed after**(after) COSINE(the trigonometrical function)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not exactly new hill singer (6)","output":"### Answer: CANTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: singer\n CA(abbrev. for \"circa\";approximate, used when specifying dates;not exactly) + N(abbrev. for \"new) + TOR(a rocky hill).\nDefn: \u2026 in a church or synagogue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gunners and US State having matches? They don't happen often (8)","output":"### Answer: RARITIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They don't happen often\n R.A.(abbrev. for the Royal Artillery;gunners) **plus**(and) RI(abbrev. for Rhode Island, the US state) **plus**(having) TIES(competitive matches)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ability to remember everything written on playground (6)","output":"### Answer: RECALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ability to remember\n ALL(everything) **placed after**(written on) REC(short for \"recreation ground\";playground)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After switch of hands, drummer finding means to communicate (5)","output":"### Answer: LINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: means to communicate\n \"Ringo\"(Starr, drummer with the Beatles) with \"l\"(abbrev. for the left hand side) **replacing**(After switch of hands) \"R\"(abbrev. for the right hand side)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical work kid at home plays (3,6)","output":"### Answer: THE MIKADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical work\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 plays) KID AT HOME.\nDefn: \u2026 by Gilbert and Sullivan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become accustomed to ascetic failing to go round South American capital (11)","output":"### Answer: ACCLIMATISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become accustomed to\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 failing) ASCETIC **containing**(to go round) LIMA(capital of the South American state, Peru)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working together, husband with partner taking care of home (grand) (4,2,5)","output":"### Answer: HAND IN GLOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Working together\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") + AND(with) + LOVE(one's partner;lover) **containing**(taking care of) [ IN(at home) + G(abbrev. for \"a grand\";slang for $1000) ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A green set, awkward? (9)","output":"### Answer: TEENAGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: A green set, awkward\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, awkward) A GREEN SET.\nDefn: A group of young persons often described as being awkward \u2013 socially uncomfortable and\/or difficult to handle. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French writer describing learner's move smoothly (5)","output":"### Answer: GLIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: move smoothly\n GIDE(Andr\u00e9, French writer and Nobel Laureate in Literature) **containing**(describing) L(plate displayed by a learner driver)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Shanghai bar ask about peninsula (6)","output":"### Answer: ARABIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: peninsula\n **Hidden in**(In) **reversal of**(\u2026 about) \"Shanghai bar ask \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Condition is included in agreement for one opposed to violence (8)","output":"### Answer: PACIFIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: one opposed to violence\n [ IF(a condition or stipulation, as in \"no ifs or buts\") + IS] **contained in**(included in) PACT(an agreement amongst parties for mutual advantage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cloak such a falling effect (6)","output":"### Answer: DOMINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cloak,such a falling effect\n Double defn: 2nd: Descriptive of a sequence of events;a chain reaction, analogous to a falling row of dominoes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seat of government at that time not fully associated with former Tory leader (3,5)","output":"### Answer: THE HAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seat of government\n \"then\"(at that point in time) **minus its last letter** (not fully) **plus**(associated with) HAGUE(William, former Tory leader).\nDefn: \u2026 of the Netherlands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vehicle getting shout of approval from Spanish girl (6)","output":"### Answer: CAROLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n CAR(a vehicle) **plus**(getting) OL\u00c9(a shout of excited approval, from Spanish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do well getting Romeo in here to pray? (6)","output":"### Answer: SHRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in here to pray\n SHINE(to do well) **containing**(getting \u2026 in) R(letter indicated by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reforming Italian so \"anti\" in relation to State control (15)","output":"### Answer: NATIONALISATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: State control\n **Anagram of**(Reforming) [ ITALIAN SO \"ANTI\"  + ON(in relation to;with reference to) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Role model installs shelter for unpleasant weather (5)","output":"### Answer: SLEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: unpleasant weather\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\", presumably a role model) **containing**(installs) LEE(the sheltered side)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 12 transformed after pond trip? (8,7)","output":"### Answer: AMERICAN ENGLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12 transformed\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the lingo(answer to 12 across) transformed after crossing the Atlantic Ocean(known as \"the Pond\", informally)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start of theme song writer is breaking into as drink is served? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TIA MARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink is served\n [ **The 1st letter of**(Start of) \"theme \" + ARIA(a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, as in an opera) ] **containing**(\u2026 breaking into) [I AM](\"the writer is\", self-referentially)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No-win situation leads to this (8)","output":"### Answer: ROLLOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the carrying forward of prize money, say, in a lottery, to the next draw or round if there is no winner this time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Middle East team on business in Republic (6)","output":"### Answer: MEXICO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Republic\n M.E.(abbrev. for \"Middle East\") + XI(Roman numeral for \"eleven\", a sporting team consisting of 11 players) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a business concern)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cautious about Northern actor (6)","output":"### Answer: CAGNEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: actor\n CAGEY(cautious) **containing**(about) N(abbrev. for \"northern\").\nAnswer: James, American actor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adjusted handset to receive line in remote location? (8)","output":"### Answer: SHETLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: remote location\n **Anagram of**(Adjusted) HANDSET **containing**(to receive) L(abbrev. for \"line\").\nAnswer: \u2026 aka the Shetland Islands, the far north-eastern part of Scotland"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Style of service in university \u2013 running errand before end of term? (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDERARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Style of service\n U(abbrev. for \"university\") + **anagram of**(running) ERRAND **placed before**(before) **the last letter of**(end of) \"term \".\nDefn: In tennis, serving the ball with the racquet swung below shoulder level."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Norseman in opposition to island ruler (6)","output":"### Answer: VIKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Norseman\n V(abbrev. for \"versus\";in opposition to) + I(abbrev. for \"island\") + KING(a male ruler)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French newspaper that is supporter of \"gauche\"? (6)","output":"### Answer: LEFTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: supporter of \"gauche\"\n LE(French for \"the\") + FT(abbrev. for the Financial Times newspaper) + I.E.(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is).\nDefn: How to describe a supporter of the political Left(\"la gauche\" in French)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kinky sex remains something very popular (5)","output":"### Answer: SMASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: something very popular\n [S and M](abbrev. for \"sadomasochism\";kinky sex) + ASH(the remains after a fire).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting tips from speakers after function gives comfortable feeling (8)","output":"### Answer: COSINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: comfortable feeling\n **The 1st letter of and the last letter of**(tips from) \"speakers \" **placed after**(after) COSINE(the trigonometrical function)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not exactly new hill singer (6)","output":"### Answer: CANTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: singer\n CA(abbrev. for \"circa\";approximate, used when specifying dates;not exactly) + N(abbrev. for \"new) + TOR(a rocky hill).\nDefn: \u2026 in a church or synagogue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gunners and US State having matches? They don't happen often (8)","output":"### Answer: RARITIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They don't happen often\n R.A.(abbrev. for the Royal Artillery;gunners) **plus**(and) RI(abbrev. for Rhode Island, the US state) **plus**(having) TIES(competitive matches)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ability to remember everything written on playground (6)","output":"### Answer: RECALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ability to remember\n ALL(everything) **placed after**(written on) REC(short for \"recreation ground\";playground)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After switch of hands, drummer finding means to communicate (5)","output":"### Answer: LINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: means to communicate\n \"Ringo\"(Starr, drummer with the Beatles) with \"l\"(abbrev. for the left hand side) **replacing**(After switch of hands) \"R\"(abbrev. for the right hand side)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical work kid at home plays (3,6)","output":"### Answer: THE MIKADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical work\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 plays) KID AT HOME.\nDefn: \u2026 by Gilbert and Sullivan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become accustomed to ascetic failing to go round South American capital (11)","output":"### Answer: ACCLIMATISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become accustomed to\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 failing) ASCETIC **containing**(to go round) LIMA(capital of the South American state, Peru)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working together, husband with partner taking care of home (grand) (4,2,5)","output":"### Answer: HAND IN GLOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Working together\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") + AND(with) + LOVE(one's partner;lover) **containing**(taking care of) [ IN(at home) + G(abbrev. for \"a grand\";slang for $1000) ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A green set, awkward? (9)","output":"### Answer: TEENAGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: A green set, awkward\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, awkward) A GREEN SET.\nDefn: A group of young persons often described as being awkward \u2013 socially uncomfortable and\/or difficult to handle. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French writer describing learner's move smoothly (5)","output":"### Answer: GLIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: move smoothly\n GIDE(Andr\u00e9, French writer and Nobel Laureate in Literature) **containing**(describing) L(plate displayed by a learner driver)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Shanghai bar ask about peninsula (6)","output":"### Answer: ARABIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: peninsula\n **Hidden in**(In) **reversal of**(\u2026 about) \"Shanghai bar ask \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Condition is included in agreement for one opposed to violence (8)","output":"### Answer: PACIFIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: one opposed to violence\n [ IF(a condition or stipulation, as in \"no ifs or buts\") + IS] **contained in**(included in) PACT(an agreement amongst parties for mutual advantage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cloak such a falling effect (6)","output":"### Answer: DOMINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cloak,such a falling effect\n Double defn: 2nd: Descriptive of a sequence of events;a chain reaction, analogous to a falling row of dominoes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seat of government at that time not fully associated with former Tory leader (3,5)","output":"### Answer: THE HAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seat of government\n \"then\"(at that point in time) **minus its last letter** (not fully) **plus**(associated with) HAGUE(William, former Tory leader).\nDefn: \u2026 of the Netherlands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vehicle getting shout of approval from Spanish girl (6)","output":"### Answer: CAROLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n CAR(a vehicle) **plus**(getting) OL\u00c9(a shout of excited approval, from Spanish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do well getting Romeo in here to pray? (6)","output":"### Answer: SHRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in here to pray\n SHINE(to do well) **containing**(getting \u2026 in) R(letter indicated by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reforming Italian so \"anti\" in relation to State control (15)","output":"### Answer: NATIONALISATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: State control\n **Anagram of**(Reforming)  [ ITALIAN SO \"ANTI\" IN + ON(in relation to;with reference to) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Role model installs shelter for unpleasant weather (5)","output":"### Answer: SLEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: unpleasant weather\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\", presumably a role model) **containing**(installs) LEE(the sheltered side)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 12 transformed after pond trip? (8,7)","output":"### Answer: AMERICAN ENGLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12 transformed\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the lingo(answer to 12 across) transformed after crossing the Atlantic Ocean(known as \"the Pond\", informally)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start of theme song writer is breaking into as drink is served? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TIA MARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink is served\n [ **The 1st letter of**(Start of) \"theme \" + ARIA(a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, as in an opera) ] **containing**(\u2026 breaking into) [I AM](\"the writer is\", self-referentially)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No-win situation leads to this (8)","output":"### Answer: ROLLOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the carrying forward of prize money, say, in a lottery, to the next draw or round if there is no winner this time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Middle East team on business in Republic (6)","output":"### Answer: MEXICO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Republic\n M.E.(abbrev. for \"Middle East\") + XI(Roman numeral for \"eleven\", a sporting team consisting of 11 players) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a business concern)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cautious about Northern actor (6)","output":"### Answer: CAGNEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: actor\n CAGEY(cautious) **containing**(about) N(abbrev. for \"northern\").\nAnswer: James, American actor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adjusted handset to receive line in remote location? (8)","output":"### Answer: SHETLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: remote location\n **Anagram of**(Adjusted) HANDSET **containing**(to receive) L(abbrev. for \"line\").\nAnswer: \u2026 aka the Shetland Islands, the far north-eastern part of Scotland"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Style of service in university \u2013 running errand before end of term? (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDERARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Style of service\n U(abbrev. for \"university\") + **anagram of**(running) ERRAND **placed before**(before) **the last letter of**(end of) \"term \".\nDefn: In tennis, serving the ball with the racquet swung below shoulder level."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Norseman in opposition to island ruler (6)","output":"### Answer: VIKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Norseman\n V(abbrev. for \"versus\";in opposition to) + I(abbrev. for \"island\") + KING(a male ruler)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French newspaper that is supporter of \"gauche\"? (6)","output":"### Answer: LEFTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: supporter of \"gauche\"\n LE(French for \"the\") + FT(abbrev. for the Financial Times newspaper) + I.E.(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is).\nDefn: How to describe a supporter of the political Left(\"la gauche\" in French)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kinky sex remains something very popular (5)","output":"### Answer: SMASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: something very popular\n [S and M](abbrev. for \"sadomasochism\";kinky sex) + ASH(the remains after a fire).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hence failure, nothing less, is grave (6)","output":"### Answer: SOLEMN \n ### Explanation: Definition: grave\n SO(hence;thus) + \"lemon\"(a failure;something that doesn't work properly) **minus**(\u2026 less) \"o\"(letter signifying 0;nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incidents where git punches crusty things behind back of cafe (8)","output":"### Answer: EPISODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Incidents\n [ SOD(a git;an obnoxious person) **contained in**(punches) PIES(pastries with crusts) ] **placed after**(behind, in an across clue) **the last letter of**(back of) \"cafe \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hollow sculpture, perhaps, encapsulating a reflection of the early afternoon? (6)","output":"### Answer: ARMPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hollow\n ART(an example of which;perhaps is a sculpture) **containing**(encapsulating) **reversal of**(reflection of) [I PM](a time in the early afternoon, 1 pm, with the Roman numeral substitution)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Argentinian leader calls God often when swimming in papal palace (6,8)","output":"### Answer: CASTEL GANDOLFO \n ### Explanation: Definition: papal palace\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 when swimming) [ **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Argentinian \" + CALLS GOD OFTEN].\nAnswer: Summer palace and retreat used by the Pope."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What may bring the roof down for the audience gets closer for a writer? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SEALING WAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: closer for a writer\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 for the audience) \"ceiling whacks\"(what may bring the roof down, physically).\nDefn: What's used to close a letter, physically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mistake that may be reversed? (4)","output":"### Answer: BOOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistake\n **A palindrome**(\u2026 that may be reversed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warmer 14 (4)","output":"### Answer: MUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warmer,14\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 for the hands; and 2nd: Answer to 14 across. A bungled attempt, say, to make a shot or a catch in a game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chiefly, bread found in skip wrapped in newspaper less perfect (10)","output":"### Answer: DOMINANTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chiefly\n [ NAN(Indian bread) **contained in**(found in) OMIT(to skip;to not consider) ] **contained in**(wrapped in) \"daily\"(a newspaper issued, well, daily) **minus**(less) \"AI\"(first class;perfect;A1, with the Roman numeral substitution)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red, indigo's second, then brown one, perhaps? (8,6)","output":"### Answer: CARDINAL NUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one, perhaps\n CARDINAL(a deep red;scarlet) + **the 2nd letter of**(\u2026's second) \"indigo\" **plus**(then) UMBER(a brown colour).\nDefn: An example of which;perhaps, is \"1\". Well constructed clue, with 3 colours mentioned."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor having filled bottle, dropping lid in coat (8)","output":"### Answer: LAMBSKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: coat\n MB(abbrev. for the Latin for Bachelor of Medicine;a doctor) **contained in**(having filled) \"flask\"(a bottle with a narrow neck) **minus its 1st letter**(dropping lid) + IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stupidity, as partners stop briefly to punch hooter (8)","output":"### Answer: NONSENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stupidity\n [ N,S(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"south\" respectively, indicating partners in a bridge game) + \"end\"(to stop) **minus its last letter**(briefly) ] **contained in**(to punch) NOSE(slang for which is \"hooter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn both taps, darling, then scrub back (6)","output":"### Answer: CHANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn\n C,H(abbrev. for \"cold\" and \"hot\" respectively, as displayed on your water taps) + \"angel\"(a term of endearment for your darling) **minus its last letter**(then scrub back)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird that's smoked (4)","output":"### Answer: SHAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird,that's smoked\n Double defn: 1st: A cormorant; and 2nd: Shredded coarse tobacco."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Priest hosts wicked dance (7)","output":"### Answer: LAMBADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n LAMA(a Tibetan priest) **containing**(hosts) BAD(wicked)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep the blue and brown, pocketing one (8)","output":"### Answer: MAINTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep\n MAIN(like \"the blue\", a term for the sea) **plus**(and) TAN(a light brown) **containing**(pocketing) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bum\", \"fart\", \"poo\" in an act of irreverence (11)","output":"### Answer: PROFANATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: act of irreverence\n **Anagram of**(Bum)\"FART\", \"POO\" IN AN. Well-constructed clue, mentioning 3 words, each of which is, or can be used in, an act of irreverence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sherry emptied, drinking went fast (6)","output":"### Answer: SPEEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fast\n \"Sherry \" **minus its inner letters**(emptied) **containing**(drinking) PEED(past tense of \"go\", as in \"I have to go, urgently\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gloom and doom with this blue mood, not married sadly (6-1)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE-O \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloom and doom with this\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sadly) [\"blue mood\" **minus**(not) \"m\"(abbrev. for \"married\") ].\nDefn: What the words \"gloom\" and \"doom\" have \u2013 and \"mood\" too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: across Stink in so much holy mess with setters' lack of sophistication (9,6)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOLBOY HUMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: lack of sophistication\n B.O.(abbrev. for \"body odour\";a stink from an unwashed body) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 mess) SO MUCH HOLY **plus**(with) OUR(possessive pronoun of \"setters\", self-referentially)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers in line go to take a battering ram (11)","output":"### Answer: LEGIONARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldiers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 take a battering) LINE GO + ARIES(the Ram, the first sign of the zodiac in astrology)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark of a writer comes in novel, nothing left to hide (9)","output":"### Answer: SEMICOLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark of a writer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 novel) COMES IN **containing**(to hide) [O(letter signifying 0;nothing) + L(abbrev. for \"left\")].\nDefn: \u2026, used as punctuation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belittle liberal mad to enter fight over leadership in House (3-5)","output":"### Answer: BAD-MOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belittle\n **Anagram of**(liberal) MAD **contained in**(to enter) BOUT(a fight, eg. in the boxing ring) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) **the 1st letter of**(leadership in) \"House \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lift title that's beneath pro boxer (7)","output":"### Answer: FOREMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: boxer\n **Reversal of**(Lift, in a down clue) NAME(a title) **placed below**(that's beneath, in a down clue) FOR(pro;in favour of).\nAnswer: George, once World Heavyweight Boxing Champion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secure community housing that is beginning to deteriorate (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TIE DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secure\n TOWN(a community) **containing**(housing) [ I.E.(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is) + **the 1st letter of**(beginning to) \"deteriorate \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paper towels initially put out (6)","output":"### Answer: TISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paper\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"towels \" + ISSUE(to put out;to cause to emerge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Available, some beer freshly served up (4)","output":"### Answer: FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Available\n **Hidden in**(some) **reversal of**(\u2026 served up) \"beer freshly \".\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hence failure, nothing less, is grave (6)","output":"### Answer: SOLEMN \n ### Explanation: Definition: grave\n SO(hence;thus) + \"lemon\"(a failure;something that doesn't work properly) **minus**(\u2026 less) \"o\"(letter signifying 0;nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incidents where git punches crusty things behind back of cafe (8)","output":"### Answer: EPISODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Incidents\n [ SOD(a git;an obnoxious person) **contained in**(punches) PIES(pastries with crusts) ] **placed after**(behind, in an across clue) **the last letter of**(back of) \"cafe \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hollow sculpture, perhaps, encapsulating a reflection of the early afternoon? (6)","output":"### Answer: ARMPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hollow\n ART(an example of which;perhaps is a sculpture) **containing**(encapsulating) **reversal of**(reflection of) [I PM](a time in the early afternoon, 1 pm, with the Roman numeral substitution)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Argentinian leader calls God often when swimming in papal palace (6,8)","output":"### Answer: CASTEL GANDOLFO \n ### Explanation: Definition: papal palace\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 when swimming) [ **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Argentinian \" + CALLS GOD OFTEN].\nAnswer: Summer palace and retreat used by the Pope."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What may bring the roof down for the audience gets closer for a writer? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SEALING WAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: closer for a writer\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 for the audience) \"ceiling whacks\"(what may bring the roof down, physically).\nDefn: What's used to close a letter, physically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mistake that may be reversed? (4)","output":"### Answer: BOOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistake\n **A palindrome**(\u2026 that may be reversed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warmer 14 (4)","output":"### Answer: MUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warmer,14\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 for the hands; and 2nd: Answer to 14 across. A bungled attempt, say, to make a shot or a catch in a game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chiefly, bread found in skip wrapped in newspaper less perfect (10)","output":"### Answer: DOMINANTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chiefly\n [ NAN(Indian bread) **contained in**(found in) OMIT(to skip;to not consider) ] **contained in**(wrapped in) \"daily\"(a newspaper issued, well, daily) **minus**(less) \"AI\"(first class;perfect;A1, with the Roman numeral substitution)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red, indigo's second, then brown one, perhaps? (8,6)","output":"### Answer: CARDINAL NUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one, perhaps\n CARDINAL(a deep red;scarlet) + **the 2nd letter of**(\u2026's second) \"indigo\" **plus**(then) UMBER(a brown colour).\nDefn: An example of which;perhaps, is \"1\". Well constructed clue, with 3 colours mentioned."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor having filled bottle, dropping lid in coat (8)","output":"### Answer: LAMBSKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: coat\n MB(abbrev. for the Latin for Bachelor of Medicine;a doctor) **contained in**(having filled) \"flask\"(a bottle with a narrow neck) **minus its 1st letter**(dropping lid) + IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stupidity, as partners stop briefly to punch hooter (8)","output":"### Answer: NONSENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stupidity\n [ N,S(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"south\" respectively, indicating partners in a bridge game) + \"end\"(to stop) **minus its last letter**(briefly) ] **contained in**(to punch) NOSE(slang for which is \"hooter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn both taps, darling, then scrub back (6)","output":"### Answer: CHANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn\n C,H(abbrev. for \"cold\" and \"hot\" respectively, as displayed on your water taps) + \"angel\"(a term of endearment for your darling) **minus its last letter**(then scrub back)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird that's smoked (4)","output":"### Answer: SHAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird,that's smoked\n Double defn: 1st: A cormorant; and 2nd: Shredded coarse tobacco."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Priest hosts wicked dance (7)","output":"### Answer: LAMBADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n LAMA(a Tibetan priest) **containing**(hosts) BAD(wicked)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep the blue and brown, pocketing one (8)","output":"### Answer: MAINTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep\n MAIN(like \"the blue\", a term for the sea) **plus**(and) TAN(a light brown) **containing**(pocketing) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bum\", \"fart\", \"poo\" in an act of irreverence (11)","output":"### Answer: PROFANATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: act of irreverence\n **Anagram of**(Bum)\"FART\", \"POO\" IN AN. Well-constructed clue, mentioning 3 words, each of which is, or can be used in, an act of irreverence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sherry emptied, drinking went fast (6)","output":"### Answer: SPEEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fast\n \"Sherry \" **minus its inner letters**(emptied) **containing**(drinking) PEED(past tense of \"go\", as in \"I have to go, urgently\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gloom and doom with this blue mood, not married sadly (6-1)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE-O \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloom and doom with this\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sadly) [\"blue mood\" **minus**(not) \"m\"(abbrev. for \"married\") ].\nDefn: What the words \"gloom\" and \"doom\" have \u2013 and \"mood\" too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: across Stink in so much holy mess with setters' lack of sophistication (9,6)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOLBOY HUMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: lack of sophistication\n B.O.(abbrev. for \"body odour\";a stink from an unwashed body) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 mess) SO MUCH HOLY **plus**(with) OUR(possessive pronoun of \"setters\", self-referentially)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers in line go to take a battering ram (11)","output":"### Answer: LEGIONARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldiers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 take a battering) LINE GO + ARIES(the Ram, the first sign of the zodiac in astrology)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark of a writer comes in novel, nothing left to hide (9)","output":"### Answer: SEMICOLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark of a writer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 novel) COMES IN **containing**(to hide) [O(letter signifying 0;nothing) + L(abbrev. for \"left\")].\nDefn: \u2026, used as punctuation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belittle liberal mad to enter fight over leadership in House (3-5)","output":"### Answer: BAD-MOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belittle\n **Anagram of**(liberal) MAD **contained in**(to enter) BOUT(a fight, eg. in the boxing ring) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) **the 1st letter of**(leadership in) \"House \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lift title that's beneath pro boxer (7)","output":"### Answer: FOREMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: boxer\n **Reversal of**(Lift, in a down clue) NAME(a title) **placed below**(that's beneath, in a down clue) FOR(pro;in favour of).\nAnswer: George, once World Heavyweight Boxing Champion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secure community housing that is beginning to deteriorate (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TIE DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secure\n TOWN(a community) **containing**(housing) [ I.E.(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is) + **the 1st letter of**(beginning to) \"deteriorate \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paper towels initially put out (6)","output":"### Answer: TISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paper\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"towels \" + ISSUE(to put out;to cause to emerge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Available, some beer freshly served up (4)","output":"### Answer: FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Available\n **Hidden in**(some) **reversal of**(\u2026 served up) \"beer freshly \".\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exclude man with a head scarf (7)","output":"### Answer: BANDANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: head scarf\n BAN(to exclude) + DAN(a man's name) **plus**(with) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is found in skull contents here (7)","output":"### Answer: BRITAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\n IT **contained in**(is found in) BRAIN(skull contents).\nDefn: In this country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I bail out with an excuse (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: an excuse\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) I BAIL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drugs possibly cure people at first sign of tuberculosis (9)","output":"### Answer: TREATMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drugs possibly\n TREAT(to cure) + MEN(people, in general) **plus**(at) **the 1st letter of**(first sign of) \"tuberculosis \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Burnt out former girlfriend detested being without us (9)","output":"### Answer: EXHAUSTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burnt out\n EX(former girlfriend) + HATED(detested) **containing**(being without) US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It goes round both ways (5)","output":"### Answer: ROTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: It goes round\n **A palindrome**(both ways)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talked in English following special approval (5)","output":"### Answer: SPOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talked\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") **placed after**(following, in an across clue) [ SP(abbrev. for \"special\") + OK(a word of approval) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clan held a reunion in a place of entertainment (5,4)","output":"### Answer: DANCE HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a place of entertainment\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reunion;a getting together) CLAN HELD A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person paying has an advantage right at the start (9)","output":"### Answer: PURCHASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person paying\n PURCHASE(an advantage, as you might have with a crowbar) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at the start) \"right \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demand is strictly correct (5)","output":"### Answer: EXACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demand,strictly correct\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Branch of international organisation to get rid of weapons (5)","output":"### Answer: UNARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: to get rid of weapons\n [U.N. ARM](what you might call a branch of the United Nations;international organisation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cocky leader interrupts important Labour politician (3-6)","output":"### Answer: BIG-HEADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cocky\n HEAD(a leader) **contained in**(interrupts) [ BIG(important) + ED(Balls, Labour politician) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breed of wild copra tree (9)","output":"### Answer: PROCREATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Breed\n **Anagram of**(wild) COPRA TREE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dance beat has energy (5)","output":"### Answer: TANGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance\n TAN(to beat) **plus**(has) GO(energy;drive)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rang about help before student took charge (7)","output":"### Answer: DIALLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rang\n **Reversal of**(about) AID(help) **placed before**(before, in an across clue) L(sign displayed by a student driver) + LED(took charge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Way to deliver oddly easy progress (7)","output":"### Answer: STRIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: progress\n ST(abbrev. for \"street\"(a way) + RID(to deliver from whatever by getting rid of the latter) + ***the 1st and 3rd letters of***(oddly) \"easy  \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piece of feathery material on top of the Queen's hats (7)","output":"### Answer: BOATERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hats \n BOA(a neck wrap-round of feathers) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ***the 1st letter of***(top of) \"the\" + ER(Queen Elizabeth) 'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heroin bug destroyed the man just up the road (9)","output":"### Answer: NEIGHBOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: the man just up the road \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 destroyed) HEROIN BUG."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parting remark from a daughter that is universal (5)","output":"### Answer: ADIEU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parting remark \n A + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") + I.E.(abbrev. for \"id est\";that it) + U(abbrev. for \"universal\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Positions of tents initially situated all over the place (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTITUDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Positions\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 all over the place) [ **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"tents \" + SITUATED]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some grab ready money (5)","output":"### Answer: BREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: money\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"grab ready \".\nDefn: \u2026, in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bury reported panic and poke your nose in (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERFERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: poke your nose in\n INTER(to bury) + **homophone of**(reported) \"fear\"(panic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skilled in one small area of work (5)","output":"### Answer: ADEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skilled\n A(one) + DEPT.(abbrev. for \"department\";an area of work)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unpretentious old city in former South African province (7)","output":"### Answer: NATURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unpretentious\n UR(Biblical city) **contained in**(in) NATAL(former South African province)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Around here maple is short-lived (9)","output":"### Answer: EPHEMERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: short-lived\n **Anagram of**(Around) HERE MAPLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French singer's claim made without compunction (2,7)","output":"### Answer: NO REGRETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: without compunction\n Cryptic defn: Title of song by Edith Piaf, French songstress."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gave up on a journalist covering the group live (9)","output":"### Answer: ABANDONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gave up on\n [ A + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\";a journalist)] **containing**(covering) [BAND(group of musicians, say) + ON(live, as with an electrical appliance)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opted for fruit pud with a different filling (7)","output":"### Answer: PLUMPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opted for\n PLUM(a fruit) + \"pud\" **with its central letter of**\n**replaced by**(with a different filling) \"e\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I used to be terribly boring (7)","output":"### Answer: TEDIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: boring\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 be terribly) I USED TO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A drug-free European capital has a peculiar charm (5)","output":"### Answer: AROMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: peculiar charm\n A + \"Rome\"(European capital) **minus**(\u2026-free) \"e\"(abbrev. for \"ecstasy\", the drug) **plus**(has) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be extremely restricted behind a face covering (5)","output":"### Answer: BEARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: face covering\n BE + **the 1st and the last letters of**(extremely) \"restricted \" **placed below**(behind, in a down clue) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come in from garden terrace (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come in\n **Hidden in**(from) \"garden terrace \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's round 17 (8)","output":"### Answer: CIRCULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's round,17\n Double defn: 2nd: A kind of advertising material, answer to 17 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King interrupts subject to give some latitude (6)","output":"### Answer: TROPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: some latitude\n R(abbrev. for for the Latin \"Rex\";king) **contained in**(interrupts) TOPIC(the subject being discussed, written, etc).\nDefn: \u2026 , geographically, either one of two."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diviner love cherished by men dancing with grace (9)","output":"### Answer: GEOMANCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diviner\n O(letter signifying 0;love in tennis scores) **contained in**(cherished by) **anagram of**(\u2026 dancing with \u2026) [ MEN + GRACE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kid with special trick taking one in (5)","output":"### Answer: SCION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kid\n S(abbrev. for \"special\") + CON(short for \"confidence trick\") **containing**(taking \u2026 in) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Investment in capital? Add in scavenging for riches here (8,4)","output":"### Answer: ALADDIN\u2019S CAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: riches here\n **Hidden in**(Investment in) \"capital? Add in scavenging \". Well and truly hidden."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer's love movie (4)","output":"### Answer: OVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n O(letter signifying 0;love in tennis scores) + VID(short for \"video\";a movie)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pound forged after Poles provided assistance for coppers (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SNIFFER DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: assistance for coppers \n **Anagram of**(Pound) FORGED **placed after**(after, in an across clue) [ S,N(abbrev. for the South and North Poles, respectively) + IF(provided;conditional on)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They seize someone's genetic material to implant in swimmers once (10)","output":"### Answer: KIDNAPPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They seize someone\n DNA(abbrev. for \"deoxyribonucleic acid\", the chemical compound that carries your genetic information) **contained in**(to implant in) KIPPERS(which were once fish;swimmers, before being cured)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country where Picaroon tried to get elected (4)","output":"### Answer: IRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n I(pronoun for the setter, Picaroon, self-referentially) + RAN(stood for election)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One taking cap off batsman following balls (6,6)","output":"### Answer: BOTTLE OPENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One taking cap off\n OPENER(in cricket, the player who starts the batting for his team) **placed after**(following) BOTTLE(courage, slang for which is \"balls\", as in \"Does he \u2013 Ed? \u2013 have the balls to do it\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Curl shot by goalposts for rugby pitch (5)","output":"### Answer: LURCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: pitch\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 shot) CURL **plus**(by) H(the capital letter that describes rugby goalposts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excite one female \u2013 pick extremely racy clothing (9)","output":"### Answer: ELECTRIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excite\n [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + F(abbrev. for \"female\") ] **contained in**(\u2026 clothing) [ ELECT(to pick;to choose via the majority vote) + **the 1st letter and the last letter of**(extremely) \"racy \" ] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French girl, back from Normandy, almost given the once-over (6)","output":"### Answer: YVETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French girl\n **The last letter of**(back from) \"Normandy \" + \"vetted\"(given the once-over;screened) **minus its last letter**(almost \u2026)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Way of playing with pets round \u2013 and another pet round (8)","output":"### Answer: STACCATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way of playing\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 round) CATS(pets, perhaps) + CAT(another one those pets) + O(letter signifying a round shape).\nDefn: \u2026 a, or part of a, musical piece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overheard two thirds of security service is guarded (4)","output":"### Answer: CAGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: guarded\n **Homophone of**(Overheard) **the 1st two letters of**(two thirds of) KGB(abbrev. for the security service of the former USSR).\nDefn: Being cautious and wary \u2013 an alternative spelling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accommodation's low rent initially raised (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accommodation\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 raised, in a down clue) [ MOO(to low, as a cow does) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"rent \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American president takes line that's practical (6)","output":"### Answer: USABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: practical\n US(abbrev. for things American) + ABE(short for Abraham Lincoln, former US President) **containing**(takes) L(abbrev. for \"line\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High percent, on acid, likely to have a bad trip (8-5)","output":"### Answer: ACCIDENT-PRONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: likely to have a bad trip\n **Anagram of**(High) PERCENT, ON ACID."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Touching a celibate woman, one who'll fight back (8)","output":"### Answer: RESISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one who'll fight back\n RE(touching on;with reference to) + SISTER(a celibate woman in a religious order)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Royal couple's courts (10)","output":"### Answer: PHILANDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: courts\n [ PHIL AND ER ](short for Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the royal first couple)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Member of coalition getting near to forming a coalition? (10)","output":"### Answer: CONVERGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: forming a coalition\n CON(abbrev. for \"Conservative\", a member of the last British Government coalition) + VERGING(getting near to, as in \"\u2026 verging on anarchy\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bridle because setter provides stress (13)","output":"### Answer: REINFORCEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: stress\n REIN(to bridle;to restrain) + FOR(because;since, as in \"He was devastated for he was not elected\") + CEMENT(the substance that sets when dry).\nDefn: That which gives emphasis to."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A poster plugging weak musical style (10)","output":"### Answer: ROCKABILLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical style\n [ A + BILL(an advertising poster) ] **contained in**(plugging) ROCKY(weak;uncertain as in \"a rocky relationship\").\nAnswer: A popular music style combining features of rock and hillbilly music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's round 17 (8)","output":"### Answer: CIRCULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's round,17\n Double defn: 2nd: A kind of advertising material, answer to 17 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King interrupts subject to give some latitude (6)","output":"### Answer: TROPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: some latitude\n R(abbrev. for for the Latin \"Rex\";king) **contained in**(interrupts) TOPIC(the subject being discussed, written, etc).\nDefn: \u2026 , geographically, either one of two."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diviner love cherished by men dancing with grace (9)","output":"### Answer: GEOMANCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diviner\n O(letter signifying 0;love in tennis scores) **contained in**(cherished by) **anagram of**(\u2026 dancing with \u2026) [ MEN + GRACE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kid with special trick taking one in (5)","output":"### Answer: SCION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kid\n S(abbrev. for \"special\") + CON(short for \"confidence trick\") **containing**(taking \u2026 in) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Investment in capital? Add in scavenging for riches here (8,4)","output":"### Answer: ALADDIN\u2019S CAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: riches here\n **Hidden in**(Investment in) \"capital? Add in scavenging \". Well and truly hidden."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer's love movie (4)","output":"### Answer: OVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n O(letter signifying 0;love in tennis scores) + VID(short for \"video\";a movie)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pound forged after Poles provided assistance for coppers (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SNIFFER DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: assistance for coppers \n **Anagram of**(Pound) FORGED **placed after**(after, in an across clue) [ S,N(abbrev. for the South and North Poles, respectively) + IF(provided;conditional on)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They seize someone's genetic material to implant in swimmers once (10)","output":"### Answer: KIDNAPPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They seize someone\n DNA(abbrev. for \"deoxyribonucleic acid\", the chemical compound that carries your genetic information) **contained in**(to implant in) KIPPERS(which were once fish;swimmers, before being cured)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country where Picaroon tried to get elected (4)","output":"### Answer: IRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n I(pronoun for the setter, Picaroon, self-referentially) + RAN(stood for election)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One taking cap off batsman following balls (6,6)","output":"### Answer: BOTTLE OPENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One taking cap off\n OPENER(in cricket, the player who starts the batting for his team) **placed after**(following) BOTTLE(courage, slang for which is \"balls\", as in \"Does he \u2013 Ed? \u2013 have the balls to do it\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Curl shot by goalposts for rugby pitch (5)","output":"### Answer: LURCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: pitch\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 shot) CURL **plus**(by) H(the capital letter that describes rugby goalposts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excite one female \u2013 pick extremely racy clothing (9)","output":"### Answer: ELECTRIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excite\n [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + F(abbrev. for \"female\") ] **contained in**(\u2026 clothing) [ ELECT(to pick;to choose via the majority vote) + **the 1st letter and the last letter of**(extremely) \"racy \" ] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French girl, back from Normandy, almost given the once-over (6)","output":"### Answer: YVETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French girl\n **The last letter of**(back from) \"Normandy \" + \"vetted\"(given the once-over;screened) **minus its last letter**(almost \u2026)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Way of playing with pets round \u2013 and another pet round (8)","output":"### Answer: STACCATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way of playing\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 round) CATS(pets, perhaps) + CAT(another one those pets) + O(letter signifying a round shape).\nDefn: \u2026 a, or part of a, musical piece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overheard two thirds of security service is guarded (4)","output":"### Answer: CAGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: guarded\n **Homophone of**(Overheard) **the 1st two letters of**(two thirds of) KGB(abbrev. for the security service of the former USSR).\nDefn: Being cautious and wary \u2013 an alternative spelling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accommodation's low rent initially raised (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accommodation\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 raised, in a down clue) [ MOO(to low, as a cow does) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"rent \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American president takes line that's practical (6)","output":"### Answer: USABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: practical\n US(abbrev. for things American) + ABE(short for Abraham Lincoln, former US President) **containing**(takes) L(abbrev. for \"line\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High percent, on acid, likely to have a bad trip (8-5)","output":"### Answer: ACCIDENT-PRONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: likely to have a bad trip\n **Anagram of**(High) PERCENT, ON ACID."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Touching a celibate woman, one who'll fight back (8)","output":"### Answer: RESISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one who'll fight back\n RE(touching on;with reference to) + SISTER(a celibate woman in a religious order)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Royal couple's courts (10)","output":"### Answer: PHILANDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: courts\n [ PHIL AND ER ](short for Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the royal first couple)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Member of coalition getting near to forming a coalition? (10)","output":"### Answer: CONVERGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: forming a coalition\n CON(abbrev. for \"Conservative\", a member of the last British Government coalition) + VERGING(getting near to, as in \"\u2026 verging on anarchy\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bridle because setter provides stress (13)","output":"### Answer: REINFORCEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: stress\n REIN(to bridle;to restrain) + FOR(because;since, as in \"He was devastated for he was not elected\") + CEMENT(the substance that sets when dry).\nDefn: That which gives emphasis to."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A poster plugging weak musical style (10)","output":"### Answer: ROCKABILLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical style\n [ A + BILL(an advertising poster) ] **contained in**(plugging) ROCKY(weak;uncertain as in \"a rocky relationship\").\nAnswer: A popular music style combining features of rock and hillbilly music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emperor has trouble with king on north-south road (6)","output":"### Answer: MIKADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emperor\n [ ADO(trouble;fuss) **placed after**(with, an in across clue) K(abbrev. for \"king\", as in chess notation) ]**placed after**(on, in an across clue) MI(M1, the English motorway that runs north-south, with the Roman numeral substitution).\nDefn: \u2026 of Japan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study island \u2013 it's quite interesting (8)","output":"### Answer: READABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's quite interesting\n READ(to study, say, at university) + **reversal of**(revolutionary) ELBA(the Mediterranean island)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garment Gershwin brother returned (4)","output":"### Answer: SARI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garment\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned) [ IRA(Gershwin, lyricist brother of composer, George)'S ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cricket side needing every boundary's crawling along (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON ALL FOURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: crawling along\n ON(the leg side of the cricket field, to the left of a right-handed batsman as he faces the bowler) **plus**(needing) ALL(every single one) + FOUR(a boundary, the number of runs scored by hitting the ball past the boundary after hitting the ground)'S ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Airlines association has origins in Italy and the Adriatic (4)","output":"### Answer: IATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Airlines association\n **The 1st letter of**(origins in) \"Italy and the Adriatic \".\nAnswer: Abbrev. for the International Air Transport Association."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finally cobbling size seventeens? (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: AT LONG LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finally\n Cryptic defn: If one were cobbling size 17 shoes, he or she would be working at a long last."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some Canadian in Fijian town (4)","output":"### Answer: NADI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fijian town\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"Canadian \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Authorisation to turn clock back (5)","output":"### Answer: REMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Authorisation\n **Reversal of**(to turn \u2026 back) TIMER(a clock).\nDefn: A mandate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lion in Narnia, disheartened after rejection, creates massive agency (4)","output":"### Answer: NASA \n ### Explanation: Definition: massive agency\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 after rejection) \"Aslan\"(the Lion in the Narnia Chronicles) **minus its inner letters**(disheartened).\nAnswer: Abbrev. for the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reason to do broadcast just outside? (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ONE\u2019S DOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: just outside\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) REASON TO DO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Algerian say right to access Alcoholics Anonymous book (4)","output":"### Answer: ARAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Algerian say\n R(abbrev. for \"right\") **contained in**(to access) [AA(abbrev. for Alcoholics Anonymous) B(abbrev. for \"book\") ].\nAnswer: An example of which;say, is an Algerian."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Might we find such rumbling ain't silent? (10)","output":"### Answer: INTESTINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might we find such rumbling ain't silent\n **Anagram of**(rumbling) AIN'T SILENT.\nAnswer: The type of bodily rumbling that may be heard, perhaps, or perhaps not, to one's embarrassment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discerned working animal's feeble cry (4)","output":"### Answer: MEWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: feeble cry\n **Homophone of**(Discerned, with the sense of hearing rather than sight) \"mule\"(a work animal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strict person is in Berlin, to which I travel posh car (8)","output":"### Answer: RIGORIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strict person\n IST(German, as spoken in Berlin, for \"is\") **placed below**(to which, in a down clue) { [ I + GO(to travel) ] **contained in**(in) RR(abbrev. for the Rolls Royce;posh car) }"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sudden enlightenment when retired Conservative's heard (6)","output":"### Answer: SATORI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sudden enlightenment\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 retired) AS(when, as in \"\u2026 as you walk into the room\") + **homophone of**(\u2026's heard) \"Tory\"(short for a member of the Conservative Party).\nDefn: \u2026, sought in Zen Buddhism."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mayan beheaded an old man round island resort (4,4)","output":"### Answer: AIYA NAPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: resort\n [\"Mayan\" **minus its 1st letter**(beheaded) + A(the equivalent of \"an\" for nouns not beginning with a vowel sound) + PA(informal term for one's old man;father) ] **containing**(round) I(abbrev. for \"island\").\nAnswer: Resort on the island of Cyprus. Is \"Aiya\" an alternative to \"Ayia\", which is the name given in the online references I've checked?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sex game dumps me in country canal (10)","output":"### Answer: NAVIGATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: canal\n [ VI(Roman numeral for \"six\";sex in Latin) + \"game\" **minus**(dumps) \"me\" ] **contained in**(in) NATION(a country).\nDefn: \u2026, in Midlands English dialect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers thus on retreat stop Roman bull, that ancient creature (10)","output":"### Answer: TOROSAURUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ancient creature\n [ O.R.(abbrev. for \"other ranks\";non-commissioned soldiers) + **reversal of**(\u2026 on retreat) SO(thus;hence)] **contained in**(stop) TAURUS(Latin, the language of the ancient Romans, for \"bull\", the creature).\nDefn: \u2026, one of the dinosaurs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl at the start \u2013 arm dislocated (4)","output":"### Answer: IRMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 at the start) \"injured \" + **anagram of**(\u2026 dislocated) ARM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer Bloom dismisses hollow idea (4)","output":"### Answer: DAHL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n \"dahlia\"(a bloom;flower) **minus**(dismisses) [\"idea\" **minus its inner letters**(hollow \u2026)].\nAnswer: Roald, writer of children's stories."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emilia's man gets one back (4)","output":"### Answer: IAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emilia's man\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + AGO(back;past, as in \"a long time back\").\nDefn: \u2026 ie. husband, in Shakespeare's Othello."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First in pub beset by insults drinks noisily (6)","output":"### Answer: SLURPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: drinks noisily\n **The 1st letter of**(First in) \"pub \" **contained in**(beset by) SLURS(insults;slights)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unknown state car a follower enters? (5)","output":"### Answer: LIMBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unknown state\n LIMO(short for \"limousine\";a large luxurious car, usually chauffeur-driven) **containing**(\u2026 enters) B(the letter immediately following \"a\" in the English alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Movement that of animals circling track from the south? (10)","output":"### Answer: NATURALISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Movement\n **Anagram of**(that ie. movement of) ANIMALS **containing**(circling) **reversal of**(\u2026 from the south, in a down clue) RUT(a sunken track or groove).\nAnswer: A movement in art and literature advocating detailed and factual representation and description."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Line in this funny with mad British comedienne (5,5)","output":"### Answer: LINDA SMITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: British comedienne\n L(abbrev. for \"line\") IN + **anagram of**(\u2026 funny \u2026) [ THIS **plus**(with) MAD]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor bitter about boarding ship in film (4,4)","output":"### Answer: STAR WARS \n ### Explanation: [ TAR(informal term for a sailor) + **reversal of**(\u2026 about) RAW(bitter;harshly cold and damp, as in \"raw weather\") ] **contained in**(boarding) S.S(abbrev. for \"steamship\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reservoir excellent \u2013 that lifts Cantonese boat-people (6)","output":"### Answer: TANKIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cantonese boat-people\n TANK(a reservoir) + **reversal of**(\u2026 \u2013 that lifts, in a down clue) AI(excellent;A1, with the Roman numeral substitution)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grey otter holds land in river (4)","output":"### Answer: EYOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: land in river\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 holds) \"Grey otter \".\nDefn: A small island in a river or lake."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife at home after time finds couple (4)","output":"### Answer: TWIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: couple\n [ W(abbrev. for \"wife\") + IN(at home) ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: To pair together or couple, as in \"Bristol is twinned with Guangzhou (Canton with its boat-people and all)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See school's over (4)","output":"### Answer: NOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\n **Reversal of**(\u2026's over, in a down clue) ETON(the British public school).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emperor has trouble with king on north-south road (6)","output":"### Answer: MIKADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emperor\n [ ADO(trouble;fuss) **placed after**(with, an in across clue) K(abbrev. for \"king\", as in chess notation) ]**placed after**(on, in an across clue) MI(M1, the English motorway that runs north-south, with the Roman numeral substitution).\nDefn: \u2026 of Japan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study island \u2013 it's quite interesting (8)","output":"### Answer: READABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's quite interesting\n READ(to study, say, at university) + **reversal of**(revolutionary) ELBA(the Mediterranean island)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garment Gershwin brother returned (4)","output":"### Answer: SARI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garment\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned) [ IRA(Gershwin, lyricist brother of composer, George)'S ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cricket side needing every boundary's crawling along (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON ALL FOURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: crawling along\n ON(the leg side of the cricket field, to the left of a right-handed batsman as he faces the bowler) **plus**(needing) ALL(every single one) + FOUR(a boundary, the number of runs scored by hitting the ball past the boundary after hitting the ground)'S ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Airlines association has origins in Italy and the Adriatic (4)","output":"### Answer: IATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Airlines association\n **The 1st letter of**(origins in) \"Italy and the Adriatic \".\nAnswer: Abbrev. for the International Air Transport Association."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finally cobbling size seventeens? (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: AT LONG LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finally\n Cryptic defn: If one were cobbling size 17 shoes, he or she would be working at a long last."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some Canadian in Fijian town (4)","output":"### Answer: NADI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fijian town\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"Canadian \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Authorisation to turn clock back (5)","output":"### Answer: REMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Authorisation\n **Reversal of**(to turn \u2026 back) TIMER(a clock).\nDefn: A mandate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lion in Narnia, disheartened after rejection, creates massive agency (4)","output":"### Answer: NASA \n ### Explanation: Definition: massive agency\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 after rejection) \"Aslan\"(the Lion in the Narnia Chronicles) **minus its inner letters**(disheartened).\nAnswer: Abbrev. for the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reason to do broadcast just outside? (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ONE\u2019S DOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: just outside\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) REASON TO DO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Algerian say right to access Alcoholics Anonymous book (4)","output":"### Answer: ARAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Algerian say\n R(abbrev. for \"right\") **contained in**(to access) [AA(abbrev. for Alcoholics Anonymous) B(abbrev. for \"book\") ].\nAnswer: An example of which;say, is an Algerian."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Might we find such rumbling ain't silent? (10)","output":"### Answer: INTESTINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might we find such rumbling ain't silent\n **Anagram of**(rumbling) AIN'T SILENT.\nAnswer: The type of bodily rumbling that may be heard, perhaps, or perhaps not, to one's embarrassment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discerned working animal's feeble cry (4)","output":"### Answer: MEWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: feeble cry\n **Homophone of**(Discerned, with the sense of hearing rather than sight) \"mule\"(a work animal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strict person is in Berlin, to which I travel posh car (8)","output":"### Answer: RIGORIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strict person\n IST(German, as spoken in Berlin, for \"is\") **placed below**(to which, in a down clue) { [ I + GO(to travel) ] **contained in**(in) RR(abbrev. for the Rolls Royce;posh car) }"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sudden enlightenment when retired Conservative's heard (6)","output":"### Answer: SATORI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sudden enlightenment\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 retired) AS(when, as in \"\u2026 as you walk into the room\") + **homophone of**(\u2026's heard) \"Tory\"(short for a member of the Conservative Party).\nDefn: \u2026, sought in Zen Buddhism."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mayan beheaded an old man round island resort (4,4)","output":"### Answer: AIYA NAPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: resort\n [\"Mayan\" **minus its 1st letter**(beheaded) + A(the equivalent of \"an\" for nouns not beginning with a vowel sound) + PA(informal term for one's old man;father) ] **containing**(round) I(abbrev. for \"island\").\nAnswer: Resort on the island of Cyprus. Is \"Aiya\" an alternative to \"Ayia\", which is the name given in the online references I've checked?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sex game dumps me in country canal (10)","output":"### Answer: NAVIGATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: canal\n [ VI(Roman numeral for \"six\";sex in Latin) + \"game\" **minus**(dumps) \"me\" ] **contained in**(in) NATION(a country).\nDefn: \u2026, in Midlands English dialect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers thus on retreat stop Roman bull, that ancient creature (10)","output":"### Answer: TOROSAURUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ancient creature\n [ O.R.(abbrev. for \"other ranks\";non-commissioned soldiers) + **reversal of**(\u2026 on retreat) SO(thus;hence)] **contained in**(stop) TAURUS(Latin, the language of the ancient Romans, for \"bull\", the creature).\nDefn: \u2026, one of the dinosaurs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl at the start \u2013 arm dislocated (4)","output":"### Answer: IRMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 at the start) \"injured \" + **anagram of**(\u2026 dislocated) ARM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer Bloom dismisses hollow idea (4)","output":"### Answer: DAHL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n \"dahlia\"(a bloom;flower) **minus**(dismisses) [\"idea\" **minus its inner letters**(hollow \u2026)].\nAnswer: Roald, writer of children's stories."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emilia's man gets one back (4)","output":"### Answer: IAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emilia's man\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + AGO(back;past, as in \"a long time back\").\nDefn: \u2026 ie. husband, in Shakespeare's Othello."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First in pub beset by insults drinks noisily (6)","output":"### Answer: SLURPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: drinks noisily\n **The 1st letter of**(First in) \"pub \" **contained in**(beset by) SLURS(insults;slights)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unknown state car a follower enters? (5)","output":"### Answer: LIMBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unknown state\n LIMO(short for \"limousine\";a large luxurious car, usually chauffeur-driven) **containing**(\u2026 enters) B(the letter immediately following \"a\" in the English alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Movement that of animals circling track from the south? (10)","output":"### Answer: NATURALISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Movement\n **Anagram of**(that ie. movement of) ANIMALS **containing**(circling) **reversal of**(\u2026 from the south, in a down clue) RUT(a sunken track or groove).\nAnswer: A movement in art and literature advocating detailed and factual representation and description."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Line in this funny with mad British comedienne (5,5)","output":"### Answer: LINDA SMITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: British comedienne\n L(abbrev. for \"line\") IN + **anagram of**(\u2026 funny \u2026) [ THIS **plus**(with) MAD]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor bitter about boarding ship in film (4,4)","output":"### Answer: STAR WARS \n ### Explanation: [ TAR(informal term for a sailor) + **reversal of**(\u2026 about) RAW(bitter;harshly cold and damp, as in \"raw weather\") ] **contained in**(boarding) S.S(abbrev. for \"steamship\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reservoir excellent \u2013 that lifts Cantonese boat-people (6)","output":"### Answer: TANKIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cantonese boat-people\n TANK(a reservoir) + **reversal of**(\u2026 \u2013 that lifts, in a down clue) AI(excellent;A1, with the Roman numeral substitution)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grey otter holds land in river (4)","output":"### Answer: EYOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: land in river\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 holds) \"Grey otter \".\nDefn: A small island in a river or lake."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife at home after time finds couple (4)","output":"### Answer: TWIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: couple\n [ W(abbrev. for \"wife\") + IN(at home) ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: To pair together or couple, as in \"Bristol is twinned with Guangzhou (Canton with its boat-people and all)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See school's over (4)","output":"### Answer: NOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\n **Reversal of**(\u2026's over, in a down clue) ETON(the British public school).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resuscitate space-traveller with oxygen (4,2)","output":"### Answer: COME TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resuscitate\n COMET(a celestial body travelling in outer space) **plus**(with) O(chemical symbol for the element, oxygen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gets rid of watches elsewhere (4,3)","output":"### Answer: FOBS OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gets rid of\n FOBS(plural of a waistcoat pocket to hold a pocket watch or the chain or ribbon attaching such a watch to the waistcoat \u2013 used here for the fob watches themselves) + OFF(a distance away;elsewhere) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scrap rake-head in shack (5)","output":"### Answer: SHRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scrap\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026-head) \"rake\" **contained in**(in) SHED(a shack)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inn stocking popular fruit (9)","output":"### Answer: AUBERGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n AUBERGE(an inn;a tavern) **containing**(stocking) IN(popular;fashionable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor abroad fathoms expert reversal (5-4)","output":"### Answer: ABOUT-FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: reversal\n A.B.(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) + OUT(abroad;out of the country) + F(abbrev. for \"fathoms\", the unit of measurement) + ACE(an expert)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doled out diamonds, playing late (5)","output":"### Answer: DEALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doled out \n D(abbrev. for \"diamonds\", the suit in card games, bridge, say) + **anagram of**(playing) LATE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Murdoch's uneven coverage of air-raids (4)","output":"### Answer: IRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Murdoch\n \"air-raids \" **minus its 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th letters**(uneven coverage of \u2026;covering the letters in the odd positions in the word).\nDefn: Given name of Dame Murdoch, author of, amongst others, The Sea, The Sea, a Booker Prize winner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gofers of interest to the canine anatomist? (10)","output":"### Answer: DOGSBODIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gofers\n Cryptic defn: Corpses of dogs which would be of interest to a canine anatomist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refusal to vote for obstinate new leader's motion (10)","output":"### Answer: ABSTENTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refusal to vote\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's motion) [OBSTINATE + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"new\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parks in Truro, say (4)","output":"### Answer: ROSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parks\n **Hidden in**(in) \"Truro, say \".\nDefn: First name of Ms Parks, the \"first lady of civil rights\" in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have a drink before a play (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: play\n DRAM(a small amount of an alcoholic drink) **placed before**(before, in an across clue) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where to find hammer in Tolkien's world after principal characters in The Hobbit have vanished (6,3)","output":"### Answer: MIDDLE EAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to find hammer\n \"Middle Earth\"(the setting of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, including The Hobbit) **minus**(after \u2026 have vanished) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(principal characters in) \"The Hobbit \".\nDefn: The cavity in the mammalian ear, between the eardrum and the outer ear, where one finds the malleus, the hammer-shaped bone aka, well, the hammer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resuscitate space-traveller with oxygen (4,2)","output":"### Answer: COME TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resuscitate\n COMET(a celestial body travelling in outer space) **plus**(with) O(chemical symbol for the element, oxygen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gets rid of watches elsewhere (4,3)","output":"### Answer: FOBS OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gets rid of\n FOBS(plural of a waistcoat pocket to hold a pocket watch or the chain or ribbon attaching such a watch to the waistcoat \u2013 used here for the fob watches themselves) + OFF(a distance away;elsewhere) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scrap rake-head in shack (5)","output":"### Answer: SHRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scrap\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026-head) \"rake\" **contained in**(in) SHED(a shack)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inn stocking popular fruit (9)","output":"### Answer: AUBERGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n AUBERGE(an inn;a tavern) **containing**(stocking) IN(popular;fashionable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor abroad fathoms expert reversal (5-4)","output":"### Answer: ABOUT-FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: reversal\n A.B.(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) + OUT(abroad;out of the country) + F(abbrev. for \"fathoms\", the unit of measurement) + ACE(an expert)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doled out diamonds, playing late (5)","output":"### Answer: DEALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doled out \n D(abbrev. for \"diamonds\", the suit in card games, bridge, say) + **anagram of**(playing) LATE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Murdoch's uneven coverage of air-raids (4)","output":"### Answer: IRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Murdoch\n \"air-raids \" **minus its 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th letters**(uneven coverage of \u2026;covering the letters in the odd positions in the word).\nDefn: Given name of Dame Murdoch, author of, amongst others, The Sea, The Sea, a Booker Prize winner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gofers of interest to the canine anatomist? (10)","output":"### Answer: DOGSBODIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gofers\n Cryptic defn: Corpses of dogs which would be of interest to a canine anatomist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refusal to vote for obstinate new leader's motion (10)","output":"### Answer: ABSTENTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refusal to vote\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's motion) [OBSTINATE + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"new\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parks in Truro, say (4)","output":"### Answer: ROSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parks\n **Hidden in**(in) \"Truro, say \".\nDefn: First name of Ms Parks, the \"first lady of civil rights\" in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have a drink before a play (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: play\n DRAM(a small amount of an alcoholic drink) **placed before**(before, in an across clue) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where to find hammer in Tolkien's world after principal characters in The Hobbit have vanished (6,3)","output":"### Answer: MIDDLE EAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to find hammer\n \"Middle Earth\"(the setting of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, including The Hobbit) **minus**(after \u2026 have vanished) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(principal characters in) \"The Hobbit \".\nDefn: The cavity in the mammalian ear, between the eardrum and the outer ear, where one finds the malleus, the hammer-shaped bone aka, well, the hammer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Engaged with number due at ground made less (10)","output":"### Answer: ATTENUATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: made less\n AT(engaged with, as in \"at work\") + TEN(the number) + **anagram of**(\u2026 ground) DUE AT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wicked soul emptied safe (4)","output":"### Answer: BASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wicked\n BA(in Egyptian mythology, the soul, represented as a bird with a human head) + \"safe\" **minus its inner letters**(emptied \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One composing letter after a bit of work (4)","output":"### Answer: BERG \n ### Explanation: Definition: One composing\n B(the letter after \"a\" in the English alphabet) + ERG(in physics, the unit of measurement of work).\nAnswer: Alban, Austrian composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Newly sober actor modified language (5-5)","output":"### Answer: SERBO-CROAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: language\n **Anagram of**(Newly) SOBER + ***anagram of***(\u2026 modified) ACTOR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Locks process keeps one in violent job-centre (6)","output":"### Answer: HAIRDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Locks process\n [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(in) HARD(violent;forceful, as in \"a hard knock\") ] + **the central letter of**(\u2026-centre) \"job \".\nDefn: A way of arranging locks of hair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hostelry in which a bloodsucker gets to drink \u2013 what? (8)","output":"### Answer: ALEHOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hostelry\n A + LOUSE(a bloodsucking insect) **containing**(gets to drink) EH?(an exclamation used as a question;what?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick with date hero revised (6,2)","output":"### Answer: ADHERE TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick with\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 revised) DATE HERO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dead good with United (4)","output":"### Answer: GONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dead\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + ONE(united;as one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some llamas approach with all haste (4)","output":"### Answer: ASAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: with all haste\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"llamas approach \".\nAnswer: Acronym for \"as soon as possible\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fly useful in these rivers to halve odds in Test (8)","output":"### Answer: TROUSERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fly useful in these\n [ R(abbrev. for \"river\") + OUSE(another river, this one in Yorkshire, England) + R(abbrev. for \"river\") ] **contained in**(to halve) **the 1st and 3rd letters of**(odds in) \"Test \".\nDefn: What a zipped or buttoned fly would be useful in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is dapper in tailored 19 (10)","output":"### Answer: DRAINPIPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 19\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 tailored) IS DAPPER IN.\nAnswer: Trousers (answer to 19 across) tailored with very narrow legs, and, once, you would have been considered dapper in them. Does it look as if these are making a comeback?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor's surgery in decline (4)","output":"### Answer: DROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: decline\n DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") + OP(abbrev. for a surgical operation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wants information about English XI getting runs (10)","output":"### Answer: DESIDERATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wants\n DATA(information) **containing**(about) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + SIDE(XI;a sporting team of eleven players) **plus**(getting) R(abbrev. for \"runs\").\nAnswer: Plural of \"desideratum\", what is considered essential to have."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ottoman, light-hearted, with FT reproduced one from 3 27 7 down (3,4,4,4,6)","output":"### Answer: THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one from 3 27 7 down\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reproduced) [ OTTOMAN, LIGHT-HEARTED\n**plus**(with) FT ].\nAnswer: A novel from the author, answer to 3,27,7 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: down Author changes rubric agreed by rowdy sons (5,4,9)","output":"### Answer: EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Author\n **Anagram of**(changes) RUBRIC AGREED **plus**(by) ROUGH(rowdy) + S(abbrev. for \"sons\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posh Rod gripped by news as implied (8)","output":"### Answer: UNSPOKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: implied\n U(describing the upper class;posh) + [ SPOKE(a rod as part of a wheel) **contained in**(gripped by) NN(abbrev. for \"new\", twice;news) ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our publication in Nazareth, as Poe recollected, one from 3 27 7 down (6,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: TARZAN OF THE APES \n ### Explanation: Definition: one from 3 27 7 down\n FT(the publication for which the setter compiles) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 recollected) NAZARETH, AS POE.\nAnswer: Another novel from 3,27,7 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cattle worker departs with rambler (6)","output":"### Answer: DROVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cattle worker\n D(abbrev. for \"departs\") **plus**(with) ROVER(a rambler)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Screen star in final appearance finally disappearing (7)","output":"### Answer: SWANSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Screen star\n \"swan song\"(a final appearance) **minus its last letter**(finally disappearing).\nAnswer: Gloria, American actress."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relate to male secretary \u2013 this to fill essential need? (9)","output":"### Answer: EMPATHISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relate to\n [ M(abbrev. for \"male\"] + P.A.(abbrev. for \"personal assistant\";secretary) + THIS] **contained in**(to fill) **the inner letters of**(essential) \"need \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flustered female trapped by Tory's exploited (8)","output":"### Answer: CONFUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flustered\n F(abbrev. for \"female\") **contained in**(trapped by) [ CON(abbrev. for a Conservative;a Tory) + USED(exploited) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lively parts from singer unknown in South Island (7)","output":"### Answer: SCHERZI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lively parts\n [ CHER(pop singer) + Z(in mathematics, a symbol for an unknown variable) **contained in**(in) [ S(abbrev. for \"south\") + I(abbrev. for \"island\") ].\nDefn: \u2026 in a musical piece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King loves hawk to eliminate completely (4,3)","output":"### Answer: ROOT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to eliminate completely\n R(abbrev. for \"Rex\";king) + OO(letter representing 0;love in tennis scores, twice;loves) + TOUT(to hawk;to solicit customers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pages in black and white only just done! (6)","output":"### Answer: PIPPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: only just done\n PP(abbrev. for \"pages\") **contained in**(in) PIED(having markings of 2 or more colours, from the magpie's black and white colouring).\nAnswer: Having been only just defeated, as in \"pipped at the finishing line\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweeper in drama school at top of road (5)","output":"### Answer: RADAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweeper\n R.A.D.A.(abbrev. for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art;the UK drama school) **plus**(at) **the 1st letter of**(top of, in a down clue) \"road\".\nDefn: Equipment that sweeps the surrounding space with radio waves."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cloistered away, hiding name that is embarrassing (12)","output":"### Answer: INCONVENIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: embarrassing\n [IN CONVENT](where one would be cloistered away from the world) **containing**(hiding) [ N(abbrev. for \"name\") + I.E.(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is) ].\nDefn: Awkward, if made known."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cockney's picked up booze and amplifier (7)","output":"### Answer: EARDRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: amplifier\n 'EARD(as a Cockney would say \"heard\";picked up) + RUM(a sort of booze)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Golfer welcomes hit leaving one closer (7)","output":"### Answer: TIGHTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: closer\n TIGER(golfer Woods) **containing**(welcomes) \"hit\" **minus**(leaving) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love 100 lines that's part of Gettysburg address? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ZIP CODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Gettysburg address\n ZIP(zero;love in tennis scores) + C(Roman numeral for 100) + ODE(poetic lines).\nDefn: Part of the full postal address for one in the USA, in Gettysburg, for example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emperor's house with entrance to palace past it (7)","output":"### Answer: LEOPOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emperor\n LEO(one of the astrological houses) **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of**(entrance to) \"palace\" + OLD(past it, allegedly).\nDefn: \u2026 of the Holy Roman Empire."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Family members back in part of church (5)","output":"### Answer: APSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of church\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) SIS,PA(short names respectively for father and sister;family members).\nAnswer: A term for the more familiar \"apse\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frank has wrong number around radius (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTSPOKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frank\n [ OUT(wrong;away from what it should be) + N(abbrev. for \"number\") ] **containing**(around) SPOKE(a radius, as in a wheel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature of Oxford quiet dons in the morning, working alone (9)","output":"### Answer: ASHMOLEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature of Oxford\n SH(an interjection requesting for quiet) **contained in**(dons) AM(abbrev. for \"ante meridiem\";before noontime) + **anagram of**(working)ALONE.\nAnswer: \u2026 Museum, attached to Oxford University."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Power remains with American governor (5)","output":"### Answer: PASHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: governor\n P(symbol for \"power\", in physics) + ASH(remains after burning) + A(abbrev. for \"American\").\nDefn: \u2026 in the Ottoman Empire."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a call girl's problem (7)","output":"### Answer: DILEMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: problem\n \"dial\"(to place a call on the phone) **minus**(Not) \"a \" + EMMA(a girl's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy inhaling grass is unpredictable (7)","output":"### Answer: ERRATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: unpredictable\n ERIC(a boy's name) **containing**(inhaling) RAT(a grass;a betrayer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Objects to exhibit, dropping first and second (7)","output":"### Answer: RESENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Objects to\n \"present\"(to exhibit) **minus its 1st letter**(dropping first) **plus**(and) S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I really drink hard, needing elementary variety (7)","output":"### Answer: ISOTOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: elementary variety\n I SO(really, as in \"you're so right\") TOPE(to drink hard, excessively and habitually).\nAnswer: One of two or more forms of the same chemical element (with the same atomic number, but different mass)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shop where sales enticed swarms (12)","output":"### Answer: DELICATESSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shop\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 swarms) SALES ENTICED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Storms into lead from inspired run, with game points (7)","output":"### Answer: IRRUPTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Storms into\n **The 1st letter of**(lead from) \"inspired\" + R(abbrev. for \"run\", in cricket scores) **plus**(with) RU(abbrev. for \"Rugby Union\", the game) + PTS(abbrev. for \"points\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wanting to know scoundrel's keeping promise (7)","output":"### Answer: CURIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wanting to know\n CUR(a scoundrel)'S **containing**(keeping) IOU(acronym from \"I owe you\", a promise to pay)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Myself and I, when in Rome (6,3)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Myself\n Cryptic defn: Reference to \"I\" the Roman numeral for 1."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sexy? It's bold to strip off for acclaim (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: acclaim\n \"Sexy? It's bold\" **minus the respective outer letters of each word**(\u2026 to strip off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pouring shot for cliquey set (7)","output":"### Answer: INGROUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cliquey set\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 shot) POURING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time in the city, year off to make business contacts (7)","output":"### Answer: NETWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: to make business contacts\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **contained in**(in) \"New York\"(the US city) **minus**(\u2026 off) \"y\"(abbrev. for \"year\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: National fervour to interrupt heartless neoconservative ramble (3,9)","output":"### Answer: NEW ZEALANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: National\n ZEAL(fervour) **contained in**(to interrupt) [ \"neoconservative\" **minus all its inner letters**(heartless \u2026) + WANDER(to ramble) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage to catch Ed Balls admitting current employment problems (12)","output":"### Answer: REDUNDANCIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: employment problems \n [ RUN(to manage, eg. a business) **containing**(to catch) ED ] + DANCES(balls;social occasions) **containing**(admitting) I(symbol for electrical current in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money is English pound, perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: TENDERISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pound, perhaps \n TENDER(what's offered as legal payment, especially money) + IS + E(abbrev. for \"English\").\nDefn: \u2026, a piece of meat, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yes\" to reform adopted by ugly place, a small state (4,3)","output":"### Answer: HOLY SEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a small state \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to reform) YES **contained in**(adopted by) HOLE(an ugly place, like a dwelling or town).\nAnswer: State of the Vatican City, see of the Pope."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Turk's twist on Islam (7)","output":"### Answer: OSMANLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old Turk\n **Anagram of**(twist) ON ISLAM.\nDefn: \u2026 of the Ottoman Empire."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dangerous, mean and almost rotten (7)","output":"### Answer: PARLOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dangerous\n PAR(mean;the average) **plus**(and) \"lousy\"(rotten) **minus its last letter**(almost \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Park behind road's end in city, after one's reversed (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SIT DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Park behind\n **The last letter of**(\u2026's end) \"road\" **contained in**(in) TOWN(a small city) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **reversal of**(\u2026 reversed) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\")'S ].\nDefn: \u2026 or place your bottom on a seat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boatman may have you thus puzzled (2,3)","output":"### Answer: AT SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzled\n Cryptic defn: Where you may, literally, be with a boatman. Boatman is, of course, one of the crossword puzzle setters in the Guardian."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rash buddies knocked sideways by strike (8)","output":"### Answer: SLAPDASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rash\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 knocked sideways, in an across clue) PALS(buddies;friends) **plus**(by) DASH(strike violently;smash, as in \"to dash his head against the wall\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Award established in East Ender's home? (6)","output":"### Answer: BESTOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Award\n EST.(abbrev. for \"established\", as in \"XXX Pte Ltd., Est. 1890\") **contained in**(in) BOW(a district in the East End of London).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rewards one with uncanny realism (8)","output":"### Answer: AIRMILES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rewards\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 uncanny \u2026) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **plus**(with) REALISM].\nDefn: \u2026 given by some airlines as loyalty incentives."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncovered place for coaches to sit (6)","output":"### Answer: DUGOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: place for coaches to sit\n [DUG OUT](uncovered from beneath).\nDefn: \u2026 at a sports ground, especially a baseball stadium, and usually covered."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shift trip to take in good ink supplier, perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: CARTRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ink supplier, perhaps\n CART(to shift;to move with effort) + RIDE(a trip, say,in a car or bus) **containing**(to take in) G(abbrev. for \"good\").\nDefn: \u2026 in your computer printer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tolerate sailor with fish (5)","output":"### Answer: ABIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tolerate\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) **plus**(with) IDE(a small, slender European fish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American fliers returned from a long way away (4)","output":"### Answer: AFAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a long way away\n A(abbrev. for \"American\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 returned) R.A.F.(abbrev. for the Royal Air Force, British fliers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bishop, being stiffly formal, scoffed (7)","output":"### Answer: PRIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bishop\n PRIM(stiffly formal and proper) + ATE(scoffed food)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trouble in the underworld? Short thug's back (7)","output":"### Answer: DISTURB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trouble\n DIS(the underworld;the abode of the dead) + **reversal of**(\u2026's back) \"brute\"(a thug) **minus its last letter**(Short \u2026). Nice surface re the criminal underworld."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polish beginning to strike also (4)","output":"### Answer: SAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polish\n **The 1st letter of**(beginning to) \"strike\" + AND(also;too).\nDefn: \u2026 with an abrasive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expert in a university section? (5)","output":"### Answer: ADEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expert in\n A + DEPT(abbrev. for \"department\", as in \"the Engineering Dept. in London University\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Car seat is fixed, it goes up and down (9)","output":"### Answer: STAIRCASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it goes up and down\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fixed) CAR SEAT IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One after another hit the hay, but smallest first (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One after another\n [ TURN IN ](to go to bed;to hit the hay) **with the shorter** (smallest, or is it smaller?) **word placed first**(but \u2026 first)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City pub involved with fantastic dates (8)","output":"### Answer: BUDAPEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fantastic \u2026) [PUB **plus**(involved with) DATES]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reserve force without cutback in uniform decoration (6)","output":"### Answer: TASSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: uniform decoration\n TA(abbrev. for \"Territorial Army\", a volunteer reserve force) + **reversal of**(\u2026 cutback \u2013 I'm not sure how \"cut\" fits in) [-LESS](suffix denoting \"without\", as in \"sleepless\").\nDefn: \u2026 consisting of a tuft of loose threads secured by a knot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot spell cast round short African? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HEAT WAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hot spell\n HEAVE(to cast;to throw or toss) **containing**(round) TWA(one belonging to the TWA pygmy population in the Great Lakes region in Central Africa;a short African)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pluck shown by son, as expected on the street (6)","output":"### Answer: SNATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pluck\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") + NATCH(slang;street vocabulary for \"naturally\";of course;as to be expected)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gold drops in air causing a heavenly sight (6)","output":"### Answer: AURORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a heavenly sight\n OR(colour of gold in heraldry) **contained in**(in) AURA(a distinctive air or quality characteristic of a person or thing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More witty volume missing from club (5)","output":"### Answer: DRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More witty\n \"driver\"(a club golfers use) **minus**(\u2026 missing) \"v\"(abbrev. for \"volume\").\nDefn: \u2026 in reference to wit that is shrewd and keen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Society mortgage broker, say, is remote (7)","output":"### Answer: SLENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: remote\n S(abbrev. for \"Society\") + LENDER(an example of which;say, could be a mortgage broker).\nDefn: Thin with regard to probabilities, as in \"a remote chance of them winning\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cautioned about learning (9)","output":"### Answer: EDUCATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: learning\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) CAUTIONED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steamy French lake I left going north (8)","output":"### Answer: TROPICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steamy\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 going north, in a down clue) [ LAC(French for \"lake\") + I + PORT(the left side, say, of a boat) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wasted with one expression of sympathy over dead (8)","output":"### Answer: WITHERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wasted\n W(abbrev. for \"with\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + THERE!(an expression of sympathy, as in \"There! Don't cry\") **placed above**(over, in a down clue) D(abbrev. for \"dead\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maintain the safest part of castle (4)","output":"### Answer: KEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maintain,safest part of castle\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: True, I fret about source of biblical strife? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FRUIT TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of biblical strife\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) TRUE, I FRET.\nDefn: \u2026 in the Garden of Eden, symbolised by an apple tree."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Romantic I had love finally \u2013 of the very best sort (8)","output":"### Answer: IDEALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Romantic\n I'D(contraction of \"I had\") + **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"love \" + A-LIST(the very best sort, as applied to people or things)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A cry for help about finest building material (8)","output":"### Answer: ASBESTOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: building material\n A + SOS(a cry;a signal for help) **containing**(about) BEST(the finest)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black bottom singer (4)","output":"### Answer: BASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: singer\n B(abbrev. for \"black\") + ASS(North American equivalent of the English \"arse\";one's bottom).\nDefn: \u2026 whose range is at the bottom of the musical register."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In France you will be imprisoned by nation's law (7)","output":"### Answer: STATUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: law\n TU(French for the pronoun \"you\") **contained in**(will be imprisoned by) STATE(a nation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It captures time by the river (6)","output":"### Answer: CAMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It captures\n ERA(a long time period) **placed below**(by, in a down clue) CAM(the river in East England).\nDefn: \u2026 scenes on film."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Port that is red (6)","output":"### Answer: LEFTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: red\n LEFT(the port side, say, of a boat) + I.E.(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is).\nDefn: \u2026, from the colour associated with certain political leanings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have a go at joint on Sunday? (5)","output":"### Answer: ROAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have a go at,joint on Sunday\n Double defn: 1st: To criticise severely; and 2nd: Cooked beef traditionally served on Sundays in British and Irish homes \u2013 with the leftovers for the rest of the week?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model to get bigger with fine inspiring recipe (7)","output":"### Answer: WAXWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Model\n WAX(to get bigger, like the moon does) + W(abbrev. for \"with\") + OK(fine;all right!) **containing**(inspiring) R(abbrev. for \"recipe\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charles pockets one pound, backing 3 (7)","output":"### Answer: CHABLIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 3\n CHAS(diminutive of the name, Charles) **containing**(pockets) **reversal of**(\u2026, backing) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + LB(abbrev. for the pound unit of weight) ].\nDefn: Answer to 3 across \u2026 wine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prepare to take off tons, one by one (4)","output":"### Answer: TAXI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare to take off\n T(abbrev. for \"tons\" weight) + A(one;singular)+ X(by;multiplied by) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: \u2026, on the way to the runway."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classic gift firm packed in a clothes supply (10)","output":"### Answer: CHOCOLATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classic gift\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm) **contained in**(packed in) **anagram of**(\u2026 supply) A CLOTHES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woods' warnings approaching first at Troon (6)","output":"### Answer: FOREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woods\n FORES(warnings to watch out for an approaching ball on the golf course, possibly given by Tiger Woods) **plus**(approaching) **the 1st letter of**(first at) \"Troon \". A reference to Tiger Woods and the 1st hole at the Royal Troon golf course, a British Open Championship venue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exaggerate story about sort of minor setback (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERDRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exaggerate story\n OVER(about, as in \"the fight was over her actions\" + **reversal of**(\u2026 setback) WARD(a sort of minor;an underaged person under someone's guardianship)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn over English chart with a variable layout (9)","output":"### Answer: GEOGRAPHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: layout\n GO(one's turn to play, eg. in a card or board game) **containing**(over) E(abbrev. for \"English\") + GRAPH(a chart of the relationship among sets of numbers or quantities) + Y(symbol for a variable in mathematics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It takes two years to reproduce secretary's actual letters (5)","output":"### Answer: PANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It takes two years to reproduce\n [P AND A](the actual letters for P.A., abbrev. for \"personal assistant\";secretary).\nDefn: The group of mammals that has an estimated reproductive rate of one young every 2 years."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joe's impressed by Scot's spelling (5)","output":"### Answer: MAGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: spelling\n G.I.(like \"Joe\", a term for an American soldier) **contained in**(impressed by) MAC(a prefix common in Scottish surnames)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 16 damaged polar icecap, apparently lost (6,3)","output":"### Answer: POLICE CAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16\n **Anagram of**(damaged) \"polar icecap \" **minus**(\u2026 lost) \"ap\"(abbrev. for \"apparently\").\nAnswer: \u2026, nicknamed the answer to 16 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revolutionary broadcasts about long thin country (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SRI LANKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n **Reversal of**(Revolutionary) AIRS(broadcasts over the radio or TV) **containing**(about) LANK(long and thin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poles bag a shilling? They made a lot more in India (6)","output":"### Answer: NABOBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They made a lot more in India\n N,S(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"south\", the geographic poles) **containing**(bag) [ A + BOB(term for the shilling, the British currency unit pre-decimalisation) ].\nDefn: Persons who acquired large fortunes in India."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crude mural stretches across current plants (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ARUM LILIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: plants\n [ **Anagram of**(Crude) MURAL + LIES(stretches on,say, a sofa) ] **containing**(across) I(symbol for electric current in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A male doctor's rounds (4)","output":"### Answer: AMMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: rounds\n A + M(abbrev. for \"male\") + M.O.(abbrev. for \"medical officer\";a doctor in charge of the health services of an organisation, eg. a civilian or military authority).\nAnswer: Short for ammunition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indifferent pilot learnt to control 180o turn (7)","output":"### Answer: NEUTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indifferent\n **Anagram of**(pilot) LEARNT **containing**(to control) U-(\u2026turn of 180 degrees)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carry over approved agency work (7)","output":"### Answer: BROKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: agency work\n BRING(to carry to where you are) **containing**(over) OK(expression giving approval;the go-ahead).\nDefn: What an agency or middleman does commercially."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stylish venue for Bowie's last gig before Delaware (1,2,4)","output":"### Answer: A LA MODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stylish\n ALAMO(the fort in modern day Texas whose Texian defenders, including Jim Bowie, were killed by the Mexican army) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) DE(abbrev. for the US state of Delaware)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guardian staff drink wallop with milk (5)","output":"### Answer: WHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with milk\n WE(self-referential pronoun for this paper's staff) **containing**(drink) HIT(a wallop).\nDefn: As in \"How do you take your coffee?\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's served on board, ringed by apricot tarts (7)","output":"### Answer: RICOTTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's served on board\n **Hidden in**(ringed by) \"apricot tarts \".\nDefn: \u2026, a cheeseboard, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hotel rings awfully short cleaner (6)","output":"### Answer: HOOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cleaner\n H(letter represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet) + OO(ring-shaped letters) + \"very\"(awfully, as in \"awfully keen\") **minus its last letter**(short).\nDefn: \u2026, specifically, a vacuum cleaner, after the company famous for manufacturing such."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go maybe and find quarries around Germany (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BOARD GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go maybe\n BOAR,GAME(two terms for quarries in a hunt, a specific quarry and quarry in general, respectively) **containing**(around) D(the International Vehicle Registration code for Germany).\nDefn: An example of which;maybe, is Go the Japanese name for the game that originated in China."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chain large article edged with diamonds (7)","output":"### Answer: ICELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chain\n [ L(abbrev. for \"large\") + AN(an article in grammar) ] **contained in**(edged with) [ ICE(slang for the precious stones, diamonds) + D(abbrev. for the diamonds suit in a deck of playing cards) ].\nDefn: \u2026 of supermarkets in the UK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plain idle and amorous, lifting top of nightie (13)","output":"### Answer: MONOCHROMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plain\n MOOCH(to idle;to loiter around) + ROMANTIC(amorous) **with the 1st letter of**(top of) \"nightie \" **moved up**(lifting \u2026, in a down clue).\nDefn: \u2026, literally, of one colour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Craft circles loch to test diver (9)","output":"### Answer: GUILLEMOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: diver\n GUILE(craft;artfulness) **containing**(circles) L(abbrev. for \"loch\") **plus**(to) M.O.T.(abbrev. for the Motor Ordinance Test, the inspection test for UK road vehicles).\nDefn: \u2026 of the avian kind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aerial displays as Spain quits euro area in a mess (7)","output":"### Answer: AURORAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aerial displays \n \"E\"(the International Vehicle Registration code for Spain) **deleted from**(quits) **anagram of**(\u2026 in a mess) \"euro area \".\nDefn: \u2026 sometimes visible in the night sky in the polar regions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's meant to clear the air but fan doesn't start (7)","output":"### Answer: IONISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's meant to clear the air \n \"lioniser\"(a fan who lionises his\/her idol) **minus its 1st letter**(doesn't start).\nDefn: An electric device placed in a room to clear its atmosphere by restoring negative ions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swirling nebula obscures M3 (7)","output":"### Answer: ALBUMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 3\n **Anagram of**(Swirling) NEBULA **containing**(obscures) M.\nDefn: The answer to 3 across to be found in an egg."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A hidden feature in puzzle about golf produces complaint (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint\n A + NINA(a hidden word, phrase or theme in a completed crossword grid) **containing**(about) G(letter represented by \"golf\" in the phonetic alphabet).\nDefn: A disease resulting in suffocating pain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boycott left sponsor on the boundary (5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boycott\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(.. on the boundary;surrounding) BACK(to sponsor;to promote).\nDefn: Of trade unionists, to organise a boycott of specified goods, jobs, work, etc.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model to get bigger with fine inspiring recipe (7)","output":"### Answer: WAXWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Model\n WAX(to get bigger, like the moon does) + W(abbrev. for \"with\") + OK(fine;all right!) **containing**(inspiring) R(abbrev. for \"recipe\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charles pockets one pound, backing 3 (7)","output":"### Answer: CHABLIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 3\n CHAS(diminutive of the name, Charles) **containing**(pockets) **reversal of**(\u2026, backing) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + LB(abbrev. for the pound unit of weight) ].\nDefn: Answer to 3 across \u2026 wine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prepare to take off tons, one by one (4)","output":"### Answer: TAXI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare to take off\n T(abbrev. for \"tons\" weight) + A(one;singular)+ X(by;multiplied by) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: \u2026, on the way to the runway."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classic gift firm packed in a clothes supply (10)","output":"### Answer: CHOCOLATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classic gift\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm) **contained in**(packed in) **anagram of**(\u2026 supply) A CLOTHES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woods' warnings approaching first at Troon (6)","output":"### Answer: FOREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woods\n FORES(warnings to watch out for an approaching ball on the golf course, possibly given by Tiger Woods) **plus**(approaching) **the 1st letter of**(first at) \"Troon \". A reference to the Tiger Woods and the 1st hole at the Royal Troon golf course, a British Open Championship venue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exaggerate story about sort of minor setback (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERDRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exaggerate story\n OVER(about, as in \"the fight was over her actions\" + **reversal of**(\u2026 setback) WARD(a sort of minor;an underaged person under someone's guardianship)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn over English chart with a variable layout (9)","output":"### Answer: GEOGRAPHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: layout\n GO(one's turn to play, eg. in a card or board game) **containing**(over) E(abbrev. for \"English\") + GRAPH(a chart of the relationship among sets of numbers or quantities) + Y(symbol for a variable in mathematics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It takes two years to reproduce secretary's actual letters (5)","output":"### Answer: PANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It takes two years to reproduce\n [P AND A](the actual letters for P.A., abbrev. for \"personal assistant\";secretary).\nDefn: The group of mammals that has an estimated reproductive rate of one young every 2 years."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joe's impressed by Scot's spelling (5)","output":"### Answer: MAGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: spelling\n G.I.(like \"Joe\", a term for an American soldier) **contained in**(impressed by) MAC(a prefix common in Scottish surnames)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 16 damaged polar icecap, apparently lost (6,3)","output":"### Answer: POLICE CAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16\n **Anagram of**(damaged) \"polar icecap \" **minus**(\u2026 lost) \"a\"(abbrev. for \"apparently\").\nAnswer: \u2026, nicknamed the answer to 16 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revolutionary broadcasts about long thin country (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SRI LANKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n **Reversal of**(Revolutionary) AIRS(broadcasts over the radio or TV) **containing**(about) LANK(long and thin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poles bag a shilling? They made a lot more in India (6)","output":"### Answer: NABOBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They made a lot more in India\n N,S(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"south\", the geographic poles) **containing**(bag) [ A + BOB(term for the shilling, the British currency unit pre-decimalisation) ].\nDefn: Persons who acquired large fortunes in India."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crude mural stretches across current plants (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ARUM LILIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: plants\n [ **Anagram of**(Crude) MURAL + LIES(stretches on,say, a sofa) ] **containing**(across) I(symbol for electric current in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A male doctor's rounds (4)","output":"### Answer: AMMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: rounds\n A + M(abbrev. for \"male\") + M.O.(abbrev. for \"medical officer\";a doctor in charge of the health services of an organisation, eg. a civilian or military authority).\nAnswer: Short for ammunition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indifferent pilot learnt to control 180o turn (7)","output":"### Answer: NEUTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indifferent\n **Anagram of**(pilot) LEARNT **containing**(to control) U-(\u2026turn of 180 degrees)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carry over approved agency work (7)","output":"### Answer: BROKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: agency work\n BRING(to carry to where you are) **containing**(over) OK(expression giving approval;the go-ahead).\nDefn: What an agency or middleman does commercially."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stylish venue for Bowie's last gig before Delaware (1,2,4)","output":"### Answer: A LA MODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stylish\n ALAMO(the fort in modern day Texas whose Texian defenders, including Jim Bowie, were killed by the Mexican army) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) DE(abbrev. for the US state of Delaware)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guardian staff drink wallop with milk (5)","output":"### Answer: WHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with milk\n WE(self-referential pronoun for this paper's staff) **containing**(drink) HIT(a wallop).\nDefn: As in \"How do you take your coffee?\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's served on board, ringed by apricot tarts (7)","output":"### Answer: RICOTTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's served on board\n **Hidden in**(ringed by) \"apricot tarts \".\nDefn: \u2026, a cheeseboard, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hotel rings awfully short cleaner (6)","output":"### Answer: HOOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cleaner\n H(letter represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet) + OO(ring-shaped letters) + \"very\"(awfully, as in \"awfully keen\") **minus its last letter**(short).\nDefn: \u2026, specifically, a vacuum cleaner, after the company famous for manufacturing such."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go maybe and find quarries around Germany (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BOARD GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go maybe\n BOAR,GAME(two terms for quarries in a hunt, a specific quarry and quarry in general, respectively) **containing**(around) D(the International Vehicle Registration code for Germany).\nDefn: An example of which;maybe, is Go the Japanese name for the game that originated in China."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chain large article edged with diamonds (7)","output":"### Answer: ICELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chain\n [ L(abbrev. for \"large\") + AN(an article in grammar) ] **contained in**(edged with) [ ICE(slang for the precious stones, diamonds) + D(abbrev. for the diamonds suit in a deck of playing cards ].\nDefn: \u2026 of supermarkets in the UK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plain idle and amorous, lifting top of nightie (13)","output":"### Answer: MONOCHROMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plain\n MOOCH(to idle;to loiter around) + ROMANTIC(amorous) **with the 1st letter of**(top of) \"nightie \" **moved up**(lifting \u2026, in a down clue).\nDefn: \u2026, literally, of one colour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Craft circles loch to test diver (9)","output":"### Answer: GUILLEMOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: diver\n GUILE(craft;artfulness) **containing**(circles) L(abbrev. for \"loch\") **plus**(to) M.O.T.(abbrev. for the Motor Ordinance Test, the inspection test for UK road vehicles).\nDefn: \u2026 of the avian kind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aerial displays as Spain quits euro area in a mess (7)","output":"### Answer: AURORAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aerial displays \n \"E\"(the International Vehicle Registration code for Spain) **deleted from**(quits) **anagram of**(\u2026 in a mess) \"euro area \".\nDefn: \u2026 sometimes visible in the night sky in the polar regions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's meant to clear the air but fan doesn't start (7)","output":"### Answer: IONISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's meant to clear the air \n \"lioniser\"(a fan who lionises his\/her idol) **minus its 1st letter**(doesn't start).\nDefn: An electric device placed in a room to clear its atmosphere by restoring negative ions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swirling nebula obscures M3 (7)","output":"### Answer: ALBUMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 3\n **Anagram of**(Swirling) NEBULA **containing**(obscures) M.\nDefn: The answer to 3 across to be found in an egg."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A hidden feature in puzzle about golf produces complaint (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint\n A + NINA(a hidden word, phrase or theme in a completed crossword grid) **containing**(about) G(letter represented by \"golf\" in the phonetic alphabet).\nDefn: A disease resulting in suffocating pain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boycott left sponsor on the boundary (5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boycott\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(.. on the boundary;surrounding) BACK(to sponsor;to promote).\nDefn: Of trade unionists, to organise a boycott of specified goods, jobs, work, etc.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Local left in charge of a community (6)","output":"### Answer: PUBLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: of a community\n PUB(one that could be your local, a favourite watering place near your home or place of work) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + I.C.(abbrev. for \"in charge\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indication GP is not working after Sunday (8)","output":"### Answer: SIGNPOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indication\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 working) GP IS NOT **placed after**(after) S(abbrev. for \"Sunday\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discover gang fight in New York? (6)","output":"### Answer: RUMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discover,gang fight in New York\n Double defn: 1st: A British term for \"to discover\"; and 2nd: An American term for a gang fight."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film was screened, hosted by one in club mostly (8)","output":"### Answer: MEMBRANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n RAN(was screened, as in \"the film ran at the Odeon for 4 weeks\") **contained in**(hosted by) \"member\"(one belonging to a club) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 mostly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record latest of poor shoddy diet in bad repute (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCREDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad repute\n DISC(a record to be played on a player) + **the last letter of**(latest of) \"poor \" + **anagram of**(shoddy) DIET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A hint about temperature that's keenly perceptive (5)","output":"### Answer: ACUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: keenly perceptive\n A + CUE(a hint;a guiding suggestion) **containing**(about) T(abbrev. for \"temperature\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Information journalist found in change of name for actor (4,7)","output":"### Answer: GENE HACKMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: actor\n GEN(information;the lowdown) + [ HACK(an uncomplimentary term for a journalist) **contained in**(found in) **anagram of**(change of) NAME]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark retirement of former student beside unrefined resort (11)","output":"### Answer: SCARBOROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: resort\n SCAR(a mark from, say, an old wound) + **reversal of**(retirement of) O.B.(abbrev. for \"old boy\";a former student) **plus**(beside) ROUGH(unrefined).\nDefn: \u2026 on the coast of North Yorkshire, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excuse current in French town (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excuse\n I(symbol for an electric current in physics) **contained in**(in) ALBI(a town in Southern France)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer with aim to appear in dictionary that's adaptable (4-5)","output":"### Answer: OPEN-ENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: adaptable\n [ PEN(a writing instrument) **plus**(with) END(an aim;an objective) ] **contained in**(in) O.E.D.(abbrev. for the Oxford English Dictionary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I bet a fancy motor racing company's head is supremely happy (8)","output":"### Answer: BEATIFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: supremely happy\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fancy) I BET A + FI(abbrev. for Formula One, the motor racing sport, with the numeral Romanised) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's head) \"company\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunkard creates pong emptying bottles (6)","output":"### Answer: SPONGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drunkard\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 bottles) \"creates pong emptying \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hear agricultural implement is picked up in wheeled transport (8)","output":"### Answer: TRICYCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wheeled transport\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 is picked up) [ \"try\"(to bring to court;to hear a case) + \"sickle\"(an agricultural equipment) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liable to crash? (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liable to crash\n Cryptic defn: To crash out is to fall asleep from exhaustion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inspector in corporate get-together following normal example (8)","output":"### Answer: PARADIGM \n ### Explanation: Definition: example\n [ D.I.(abbrev. for \"detective inspector\") **contained in**(in) A.G.M.(abbrev. for the Anual General Meeting of the shareholders of a corporation) ] **placed below**(following, in a down clue) PAR(the normal value;the standard)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like a puzzle Greek character in training begins (8)","output":"### Answer: BEMUSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a puzzle\n MU(the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(training) BEGINS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singing comedienne blowing top, one averse to work (5)","output":"### Answer: IDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one averse to work\n \"Midler\"(Bette, the American singer and comedienne) **minus its 1st letter**(blowing top)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Priceless item in Basel damaged (11)","output":"### Answer: INESTIMABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Priceless\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 damaged) ITEM IN BASEL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breeze and wet weather in much of Borneo sadly (2-7)","output":"### Answer: NO-BRAINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Breeze\n RAIN(wet weather) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 sadly) \"Borneo \" **minus**\n**its last letter**(much of \u2026).\nDefn: An easy task or choice requiring little thought, one you would breeze through."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unintelligible work, one somewhat devoid of appeal (6)","output":"### Answer: OPAQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unintelligible\n OP(abbrev. for \"opus\";a musical work) + A(one;singular) + \"quite\"(somewhat;to a notable extent) **minus**(devoid of) \"it\"(sex appeal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like some parties in classic holiday area (6)","output":"### Answer: THEMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like some parties\n [THE MED](the classic European holiday area to get sun, sand, and sea).\nDefn: Descriptive of some social occasions, eg. a toga party."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overbearing police turned up on time with a round figure in case (11)","output":"### Answer: DICTATORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overbearing\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned up) C.I.D.(abbrev. for the Criminal Investigation Department in the police force) + T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(with) + [ O(a round figure) **contained in**(in) TRIAL(a court case) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Antagonism? It's possibly settled in Scottish island (9)","output":"### Answer: HOSTILITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Antagonism\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026 possibly) IT'S + LIT(settled on;landed on) ] **contained in**(in) HOY(one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellowship left out by a Northern church for instruction (8)","output":"### Answer: GUIDANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: instruction\n \"guild\"(a fellowship;an association) **minus**(\u2026 out) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\") **plus**(by) A + N(abbrev. for \"northern\") + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be quiet like a cow \u2013 or prone to trembling? (8)","output":"### Answer: SHUDDERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: prone to trembling\n SH(an interjection for someone to be quiet) + UDDERY(whimsical description of a cow, mammary glands and all)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good scope for opening comment (6)","output":"### Answer: GAMBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: opening comment\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + AMBIT(scope;range, eg. of one's power or control).\nDefn: \u2026 to secure an advantage or promote a point of view."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist capturing female group on rise in religious festival (6)","output":"### Answer: DIWALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious festival\n DALI(Salvador, Spanish surrealist artist) **containing**(capturing) **reversal of**(\u2026 on rise, in a down clue) W.I.(abbrev. for the Women's Institute).\nDefn: \u2026 of the Hindus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possibly remove from club old footballer lacking energy (5)","output":"### Answer: EXPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possibly remove from club\n EX-(suffix denoting old;former) + \"Pele\"(former Brazilian footballer) **minus**(lacking) \"e\"(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack certain to return badly cooked meal in old city (9)","output":"### Answer: JERUSALEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: old city\n J(abbrev. for \"Jack\", as in card games) + **reversal of**(\u2026 to return) SURE(certain) + **anagram of**(badly cooked) MEAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Type to adopt quiet pastime? (5)","output":"### Answer: SPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: pastime\n SORT(type;kind) **containing**(to adopt) P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play softly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German company invested in US currency to produce neckwear (3,6)","output":"### Answer: DOG COLLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: neckwear\n [ G(abbrev. for Germany) + CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial firm) ] **contained in**(invested in) DOLLAR(the US currency)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plane crash in mountainous country (5)","output":"### Answer: NEPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: mountainous country\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 crash) PLANE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son's characteristic water passage (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: water passage\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") + TRAIT(a characteristic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beat side suffering from medical condition (8)","output":"### Answer: DIABETES \n ### Explanation: Definition: medical condition\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 suffering) BEAT SIDE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strong drink put in rest of soft drink (7)","output":"### Answer: LIMEADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: soft drink\n MEAD(an alcoholic drink made from honey and water \u2013 strong?\u2026only for the surface, I guess) **contained in**(put in) LIE(to rest on, say, a bed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inferior education's received by those insisting on strict adherence to rules (7)","output":"### Answer: PEDANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: those insisting on strict adherence to rules\n PANTS(inferior;rubbish) **containing**(\u2026's received by) ED(abbrev. for \"education\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sinful Eve ruins God's creation! (8)","output":"### Answer: UNIVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: God's creation!\n **Anagram of**(Sinful) EVE RUINS.\nDefn: \u2026, according to the non-explanatory explanation of its origin, as suggested by the exclamation mark? And the latter is also there for the surface reading?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impede progress of picnic basket (6)","output":"### Answer: HAMPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impede progress,picnic basket\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soprano taking central part in musical arrangement (5)","output":"### Answer: SCORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical arrangement\n S(abbrev. for \"soprano\") **plus**(taking) CORE(the central part)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Humiliated, when grids are reworked by a crossword's first editor (9)","output":"### Answer: DISGRACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Humiliated\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 are reworked) GRIDS **plus**(by) A + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"crossword\" + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blacksmith's tool found in Tuscan villages (5)","output":"### Answer: ANVIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blacksmith's tool\n **Hidden in**(found in) \"Tuscan villages\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Booze claiming a large young male singer (9)","output":"### Answer: BALLADEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: singer\n BEER(a booze) **containing**(claiming) [A + L(abbrev. for \"large\") + LAD(a young male) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Statement about Felixstowe, say (6)","output":"### Answer: REPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Statement\n RE(about;with reference to) + PORT(an example of which;say, is Felixstowe)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buy small bag containing tea (8)","output":"### Answer: PURCHASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Buy\n PURSE(a small bag) **containing**(containing) CHA(tea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fit of pique about a pound left in straw mattress (6)","output":"### Answer: PALLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: straw mattress\n PET(a fit of pique;sulkiness) **containing**(about) [A + L(\u00a3, symbol for the pound sterling) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman getting Dan drunk in porch (7)","output":"### Answer: VERANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: porch\n VERA(a feminine name) **plus**(getting) **anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) DAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Each excellent dish eaten (6)","output":"### Answer: APIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Each\n ACE(excellent;first-rate) **containing**(\u2026 eaten) PIE(a pastry dish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Largest secondary route set to be redeveloped (8)","output":"### Answer: BROADEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Largest\n B-ROAD(a secondary road in the UK) + **anagram of**(\u2026 to be redeveloped) SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound of fruit peel (4)","output":"### Answer: PARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: peel\n **Homophone of**(Sound of) \"pear\"(a fruit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pub taking old money is blameless (8)","output":"### Answer: INNOCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: blameless\n INN(a pub) **plus**(taking) O(abbrev. for \"old\") + CENT(a unit of money)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bogarde's knife? (4)","output":"### Answer: DIRK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bogarde,knife\n Double defn: 1st: The actor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers, carrying tin and gold, finally find someone attractive to be seen out with (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ARM CANDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: someone attractive to be seen out with\n ARMY(soldiers, collectively) **containing**(carrying) [ CAN(a metal tin container) + **the last letter of**(\u2026, finally) \"gold \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head ill-prepared for biblical temptress (7)","output":"### Answer: DELILAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: biblical temptress\n **Anagram of**(\u2026-prepared) HEAD ILL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silver mine infested with rats (6)","output":"### Answer: VERMIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: rats\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 infested with) \"Silver mine\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unpleasant old woman with deformed leg, offering to negotiate price (6)","output":"### Answer: HAGGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to negotiate price\n HAG(an unpleasant old woman) + **anagram of**(deformed) LEG."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English league's first regular football team? (6)","output":"### Answer: ELEVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: football team?\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026s first) \"league\" + EVEN(regular;uniform).\nDefn: An example of which;? is a football team.\n* (Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cinephile managed herrings by measure (4)","output":"### Answer: CRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: herrings by measure\n **The 1st letter of** \"Cinephile\" + RAN(managed, say, an organization).\nDefn: A volumetric measure, in the form of a basket, of fresh herrings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rush round Scottish isle with Gurney, having made new plans (10)","output":"### Answer: REARRANGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: made new plans\n REED(rush;any of the grasslike wetland plants) **containing**(round) [ ARRAN(the island off SW Scotland) **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of** \"Gurney \" ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offshore structures to which lass I love returns with Sayang (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OIL RIGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offshore structures\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returns) [ GIRL(a lass) + I + O(letter resembling 0;love in tennis scores) ] **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of** \"Sayang \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Speaks at length about Rosa Klebb's vegetables (7)","output":"### Answer: SPROUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegetables\n SPOUTS(speaks at length) **containing**(about) **the 1st letter of** \"Rosa Klebb \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sleuth has eaten dry bananas, remaining unmoved (9)","output":"### Answer: SEDENTARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: remaining unmoved\n **The 1st letter of** \"Sleuth \" **plus**(has) **anagram of**(\u2026 bananas) EATEN DRY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wide characters trapping Redshank. Odd (5)","output":"### Answer: WEIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Odd\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 characters) WIDE **containing**(trapping) **the 1st letter of** \"Redshank \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ogre in Tolkien's work giving gold to Crux (3)","output":"### Answer: ORC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ogre in Tolkien's work\n OR(the colour, gold, in heraldry) **plus**(to) **the 1st letter of** \"Crux \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Realised the truth having made a decision about Monk and bishop (7)","output":"### Answer: RUMBLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Realised the truth\n RULED(having made a decision, as a judge would have) **containing**(about) [ **the 1st letter of** \"Monk \" + B(abbrev. for \"bishop \") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't go outside, Gozo! It could be a rottweiler! (3)","output":"### Answer: DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: It could be a rottweiler\n **The 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 outside) \"Don't go \" + **the 1st letter of** \"Gozo \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nurse stuttered saying New York, Aardvark admitted (5)","output":"### Answer: NANNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nurse\n N-N-NY(written form of how a stutterer might say N.Y., abbrev. for New York) **containing**(\u2026 admitted) **the 1st letter of** \"Aardvark \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upset nine rude characters about Phssthpok being green (9)","output":"### Answer: UNRIPENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: green\n **Anagram of**(Upset \u2026 characters) NINE RUDE **containing**(about) **the 1st letter of** \"Phssthpok \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make reference to 9 changes Mudd put forward (7)","output":"### Answer: MENTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make reference\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 changes) [TO + NINE(9)] **placed after**(\u2026 put forward) **the 1st letter of** \"Mudd \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Baby born to sailor holding Magwitch in love (7)","output":"### Answer: BAMBINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baby\n B(abbrev. for \"born\") **plus**(to) AB(abbrev. for an able-bodied seaman;a sailor) **containing**(holding) **the 1st letter of** \"Magwitch \" + IN + O(letter resembling 0;love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Erecting nothing about Cincinnus is selfish (10)","output":"### Answer: EGOCENTRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: selfish\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) [ERECTING + O(letter resembling 0;nothing) ] + **the 1st letter of** \"Cincinnus \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruff's partner, Falcon and a sort of knot (4)","output":"### Answer: REEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sort of knot\n REE(the female partner of the ruff, a shore bird) + **the 1st letter of** \"Falcon \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frosty reception for Flimsy and French king \u2013 awfully rude (8)","output":"### Answer: FROIDEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frosty reception\n **The 1st letter of** \"Flimsy \" **plus**(and) ROI(French for \"king\") + **anagram of**(awfully) RUDE.\nDefn: \u2026 towards and from one person to another."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I infer changes involving Bradman, using few words (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN BRIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: using few words\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 changes) I INFER **containing**(involving) **the 1st letter of** \"Bradman \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flaky gilt ruff Hamilton damaged. Terrible! (9)","output":"### Answer: FRIGHTFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terrible\n **Anagram of**(Flaky) GILT RUFF **containing**(\u2026 damaged) **the 1st letter of** \"Hamilton\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talented plumbers initially installed Armonie's faucet (3)","output":"### Answer: TAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: faucet\n **The 1st letters of, respectively**(\u2026 initially), \"Talented plumbers \" **containing**(installed) **the 1st letter of** \"Armonie\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Earl by track without Peto getting discharge (5)","output":"### Answer: ERUPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: discharge\n E(abbrev. for \" Earl\") **plus**(by) RUT(a well worn track) **containing**(without) **the 1st letter of** \"Peto \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English medic points up Dinmutz in disguise (7)","output":"### Answer: ENCODED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in disguise\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + DOC(short for \"doctor\";a medic) + N,E(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"east\", compass points) ] + **the 1st letter of** \"Dinmutz\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nourishing product from exhibition centre first tempted Alberich with touch of relish added (6)","output":"### Answer: NECTAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nourishing product\n NEC(name of the exhibition centre in Birmingham, UK, from, obviously, \"National Exhibition Centre\") + **the 1st letter of**(first) \"tempted \" + **the 1st letter of** \"Alberich \" **plus**(with \u2026 added) **the 1st letter of**(touch of) \"relish\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Timeless honour admitting Neo as old magistrate (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIBUNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old magistrate\n \"tribute\"(an honour) **minus**(\u2026-less) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **containing**(admitting) **the 1st letter of** \"Neo \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Highlander roughly ties topless girl \u2013 a halting performance (9)","output":"### Answer: HESITANCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a halting performance\n **The 1st letter of** \"Highlander\" + **anagram of**(roughly) TIES + \"Nancy\"(a girl's name) **minus**\n**its 1st letter**(topless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our leading mortgage provider holds Adamant's rose-bay (8)","output":"### Answer: OLEANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: rose-bay\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leading) \"Our \" + LENDER(a mortgage provider) **containing**(holds) **the 1st letter of** \"Adamant \".\nDefn: Another name for the rosebay plant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Utterly confused on isle, with Chalmie being in the United Kingdom (7)","output":"### Answer: UNSTUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Utterly confused\n UNST(one of the Shetland Islands in Scotland) **plus**(with) [ **the 1st letter of** \"Chalmie\" **contained in**(in) U.K.(abbrev. for the United Kingdom) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skua, say, first swallows bread Io scattered (7)","output":"### Answer: SEABIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skua, say\n **The 1st letter of**(first) \"swallows \" + **anagram of**(\u2026 scattered) [BREAD + **the 1st letter of** \"Io\" ].\nDefn: An example of which;say, is the skua."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Act spitefully as Gaff replaces unionist in the street (6)","output":"### Answer: AVENGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Act spitefully\n **The 1st letter of** \"Gaff \" **replacing**(replaces \u2026 in) \"u\"(abbrev. for \"unionist\") **in** \"avenue\"(a broad street often lined with trees).\nAnswer: To act in retaliation (spite for spite, one might say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a soul announced regular parts embracing Orense (2,3)","output":"### Answer: NO ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not a soul\n **The 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th letters of**(\u2026 regular parts) \"announced \" **containing**(embracing) **the 1st letter of** \"Orense \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dante on the rails, sober (3)","output":"### Answer: DRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sober\n **The 1st letter of** \"Dante \" **placed above**(on, in a down clue) RY(abbrev. for \"railway\";the rails).\nAnswer: No longer addicted to or drinking alcohol.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cinephile managed herrings by measure (4)","output":"### Answer: CRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: herrings by measure\n **The 1st letter of** \"Cinephile\" + RAN(managed, say, an organization).\nDefn: A volumetric measure, in the form of a basket, of fresh herrings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rush round Scottish isle with Gurney, having made new plans (10)","output":"### Answer: REARRANGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: made new plans\n REED(rush;any of the grasslike wetland plants) **containing**(round) [ ARRAN(the island off SW Scotland) **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of** \"Gurney \" ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offshore structures to which lass I love returns with Sayang (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OIL RIGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offshore structures\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returns) [ GIRL(a lass) + I + O(letter resembling 0;love in tennis scores) ] **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of** \"Sayang \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Speaks at length about Rosa Klebb's vegetables (7)","output":"### Answer: SPROUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegetables\n SPOUTS(speaks at length) **containing**(about) **the 1st letter of** \"Rosa Klebb \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sleuth has eaten dry bananas, remaining unmoved (9)","output":"### Answer: SEDENTARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: remaining unmoved\n **The 1st letter of** \"Sleuth \" **plus**(has) **anagram of**(\u2026 bananas) EATEN DRY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wide characters trapping Redshank. Odd (5)","output":"### Answer: WEIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Odd\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 characters) WIDE **containing**(trapping) **the 1st letter of** \"Redshank \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ogre in Tolkien's work giving gold to Crux (3)","output":"### Answer: ORC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ogre in Tolkien's work\n OR(the colour, gold, in heraldry) **plus**(to) **the 1st letter of** \"Crux \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Realised the truth having made a decision about Monk and bishop (7)","output":"### Answer: RUMBLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Realised the truth\n RULED(having made a decision, as a judge would have) **containing**(about) [ **the 1st letter of** \"Monk \" + B(abbrev. for \"bishop \") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't go outside, Gozo! It could be a rottweiler! (3)","output":"### Answer: DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: It could be a rottweiler\n **The 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 outside) \"Don't go \" + **the 1st letter of** \"Gozo \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nurse stuttered saying New York, Aardvark admitted (5)","output":"### Answer: NANNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nurse\n N-N-NY(written form of how a stutterer might say N.Y., abbrev. for New York) **containing**(\u2026 admitted) **the 1st letter of** \"Aardvark \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upset nine rude characters about Phssthpok being green (9)","output":"### Answer: UNRIPENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: green\n **Anagram of**(Upset \u2026 characters) NINE RUDE **containing**(about) **the 1st letter of** \"Phssthpok \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make reference to 9 changes Mudd put forward (7)","output":"### Answer: MENTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make reference\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 changes) [TO + NINE(9)] **placed after**(\u2026 put forward) **the 1st letter of** \"Mudd \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Baby born to sailor holding Magwitch in love (7)","output":"### Answer: BAMBINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baby\n B(abbrev. for \"born\") **plus**(to) AB(abbrev. for an able-bodied seaman;a sailor) **containing**(holding) **the 1st letter of** \"Magwitch \" + IN + O(letter resembling 0;love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Erecting nothing about Cincinnus is selfish (10)","output":"### Answer: EGOCENTRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: selfish\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) [ERECTING + O(letter resembling 0;nothing) ] + **the 1st letter of** \"Cincinnus \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruff's partner, Falcon and a sort of knot (4)","output":"### Answer: REEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sort of knot\n REE(the female partner of the ruff, a shore bird) + **the 1st letter of** \"Falcon \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frosty reception for Flimsy and French king \u2013 awfully rude (8)","output":"### Answer: FROIDEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frosty reception\n **The 1st letter of** \"Flimsy \" **plus**(and) ROI(French for \"king\") + **anagram of**(awfully) RUDE.\nDefn: \u2026 towards and from one person to another."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I infer changes involving Bradman, using few words (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN BRIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: using few words\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 changes) I INFER **containing**(involving) **the 1st letter of** \"Bradman \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flaky gilt ruff Hamilton damaged. Terrible! (9)","output":"### Answer: FRIGHTFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terrible\n **Anagram of**(Flaky) GILT RUFF **containing**(\u2026 damaged) **the 1st letter of** \"Hamilton\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talented plumbers initially installed Armonie's faucet (3)","output":"### Answer: TAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: faucet\n **The 1st letters of, respectively**(\u2026 initially), \"Talented plumbers \" **containing**(installed) **the 1st letter of** \"Armonie\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Earl by track without Peto getting discharge (5)","output":"### Answer: ERUPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: discharge\n E(abbrev. for \" Earl\") **plus**(by) RUT(a well worn track) **containing**(without) **the 1st letter of** \"Peto \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English medic points up Dinmutz in disguise (7)","output":"### Answer: ENCODED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in disguise\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + DOC(short for \"doctor\";a medic) + N,E(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"east\", compass points) ] + **the 1st letter of** \"Dinmutz\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nourishing product from exhibition centre first tempted Alberich with touch of relish added (6)","output":"### Answer: NECTAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nourishing product\n NEC(name of the exhibition centre in Birmingham, UK, from, obviously, \"National Exhibition Centre\") + **the 1st letter of**(first) \"tempted \" + **the 1st letter of** \"Alberich \" **plus**(with \u2026 added) **the 1st letter of**(touch of) \"relish\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Timeless honour admitting Neo as old magistrate (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIBUNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old magistrate\n \"tribute\"(an honour) **minus**(\u2026-less) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **containing**(admitting) **the 1st letter of** \"Neo \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Highlander roughly ties topless girl \u2013 a halting performance (9)","output":"### Answer: HESITANCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a halting performance\n **The 1st letter of** \"Highlander\" + **anagram of**(roughly) TIES + \"Nancy\"(a girl's name) **minus**\n**its 1st letter**(topless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our leading mortgage provider holds Adamant's rose-bay (8)","output":"### Answer: OLEANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: rose-bay\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leading) \"Our \" + LENDER(a mortgage provider) **containing**(holds) **the 1st letter of** \"Adamant \".\nDefn: Another name for the rosebay plant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Utterly confused on isle, with Chalmie being in the United Kingdom (7)","output":"### Answer: UNSTUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Utterly confused\n UNST(one of the Shetland Islands in Scotland) **plus**(with) [ **the 1st letter of** \"Chalmie\" **contained in**(in) U.K.(abbrev. for the United Kingdom) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skua, say, first swallows bread Io scattered (7)","output":"### Answer: SEABIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skua, say\n **The 1st letter of**(first) \"swallows \" + **anagram of**(\u2026 scattered) [BREAD + **the 1st letter of** \"Io\" ].\nDefn: An example of which;say, is the skua."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Act spitefully as Gaff replaces unionist in the street (6)","output":"### Answer: AVENGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Act spitefully\n **The 1st letter of** \"Gaff \" **replacing**(replaces \u2026 in) \"u\"(abbrev. for \"unionist\") **in** \"avenue\"(a broad street often lined with trees).\nAnswer: To act in retaliation (spite for spite, one might say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a soul announced regular parts embracing Orense (2,3)","output":"### Answer: NO ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not a soul\n **The 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th letters of**(\u2026 regular parts) \"announced \" **containing**(embracing) **the 1st letter of** \"Orense \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dante on the rails, sober (3)","output":"### Answer: DRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sober\n **The 1st letter of** \"Dante \" **placed above**(on, in a down clue) RY(abbrev. for \"railway\";the rails).\nAnswer: No longer addicted to or drinking alcohol.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greasy stuff very foolish for American writer to eat (6)","output":"### Answer: POMADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greasy stuff\n MAD(very foolish, as in \"you'd be mad to try this!\") **contained in**(for \u2026 to eat) POE(Edgar Allan, American writer).\nDefn: \u2026 for your hair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl needs a soft drink, somehow going from do to do (8)","output":"### Answer: DIATONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: going from do to do\n DI(short for the girl's name Diana) **plus**(needs) A + TONIC(short for tonic water, non-alcoholic and carbonated, or, in New England, a non-alcoholic carbonated sweet drink).\nDefn: \u2026 on the major or minor musical scale, from do\/doh\/doe? through re, me, fa, so, la, ti, and back to do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walk by river? (6)","output":"### Answer: RAMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walk\n AMBLE(to walk leisurely)** plus**(by) R(abbrev. for \"river\"). \"Walk\" does double duty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distress when train set gets damaged (8)","output":"### Answer: STRAITEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distress\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 gets damaged) TRAIN SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A little comic, he contrived something lavatorial (8,6)","output":"### Answer: CHEMICAL TOILET \n ### Explanation: Definition: something lavatorial\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 contrived) A LITTLE COMIC, HE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Theatrical demand for silence right in manner of ancient Greeks (10)","output":"### Answer: HISTRIONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Theatrical\n HIST(an expression demanding silence;sh!) + R(abbrev. for \"right\") + IONIC(in the manner of the ancient Greeks of Ionia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irishman given a spooky experience abandoning church (4)","output":"### Answer: SEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irishman\n \"s\u00e9ance\"(a spooky experience, though the only spooky one present is probably the medium) **minus**(abandoning) \"CE\"(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snide comment of Spain against its neighbour (4)","output":"### Answer: GIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snide comment\n E(abbrev. for for Spain) **placed after**(against, in an across clue) GIB(short for Gibralter, Spain's southern neighbour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solemnly declare situation when donkey had insatiable appetite (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSEVERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solemnly declare\n ASS(a donkey) + [ EVER(always, as in \"you're ever so busy\") ATE ](had an insatiable appetite, if one always ate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Potentially wretches with a gram being gained? (14)","output":"### Answer: WEIGHTWATCHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Potentially wretches with a gram being gained?\n **Anagram of**(Potentially) [WRETCHES WITH A **plus**(\u2026 being gained) G(abbrev. for \"gram\") ].\nDefn: Those who would be feeling wretched, if they as much as gained a gram in weight, instead of losing kilos."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those out for pleasure wanting seductive lady start to finish? (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIPPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those out for pleasure\n \"stripper\"(a seductive lady) **with the 1st letter of**(start) **moved to the end**(to finish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One to criticise smallest cut with little hesitation (6)","output":"### Answer: SNIPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One to criticise\n SNIP(a very small cut) **plus**(with) ER(an expression of hesitation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover with new trees for trees destroyed (8)","output":"### Answer: REFOREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover with new trees\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 destroyed) FOR TREES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bold attack in which one must keep quiet (6)","output":"### Answer: FLASHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bold\n FLY(to attack suddenly, as in \"he flew at me for no apparent reason\") **containing**(in which) [ A(the singular article;one) + SH!(imperative to keep quiet) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Headlong fall when important lady drops off edge (4)","output":"### Answer: PURL \n ### Explanation: Definition: edge\n \"purler\"(a spectacular headlong fall) **minus**(when \u2026 drops off) \"ER\"(that important lady, Elizabeth Regina, the Queen).\nDefn: In knitting or sewing, a decorative border."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Male facing stress when leaving US city (7)","output":"### Answer: MEMPHIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: US city\n M(abbrev. for \"male\") **plus**(facing) \"emphasis\"(stress;special significance or importance placed) **minus**(\u2026 leaving) \"as\"(when, as in \"as you leave the room\u2026\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author in a state, one of the characters flipping over (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: DE LA MARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Author\n \"Delaware\"(the US state) **with** \"w\"(one of its characters) **inverted**(flipping over) to an \"m\".\nAnswer: Walter, English author and poet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brilliant batting, say \u2013 one little old-style amateur? (11)","output":"### Answer: INTELLIGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brilliant\n IN(describing the team that is batting in a cricket match) + TELL(to say;to inform) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + GENT(short for;little \"Gentleman\", a player in the first-class cricket matches, Gentlemen, consisting of amateurs v. Players, consisting of professionals, which were played from 1806 to 1962;old-style)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Each party's beginning with trifle around small table (6)","output":"### Answer: TEAPOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: small table\n [ EA(abbrev. for \"each\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's beginning) \"party\" ] **contained in**(with \u2026 around) TOY(a trifle or to trifle with)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whip up a story to deceive girl (7)","output":"### Answer: NATALIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) TAN(to whip;to thrash) + A + LIE(a story to deceive;a fabrication)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City woman offering opposing position (9)","output":"### Answer: CONSTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: City,woman\n CON(opposing, as in \"pros and cons\") + STANCE(a position;a stand). Double defn: 1st: .. in S. Germany; and 2nd: A woman's name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ultimately, ambiguities in puzzles may make one argue (5,6)","output":"### Answer: CROSS SWORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: argue\n **The last letter of**(Ultimately) \"ambiguities \" **contained in**(in) CROSSWORDS(puzzles like this one).\nDefn: \u2026, something which occurs in crossword blogs like this."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School servant I dismissed may have left a mark (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HIGH WATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: have left a mark\n HIGH(short for \"high school\";a grammar school in the UK) + \"waiter\"(more a server than a servant, I thought) **minus**(\u2026 dismissed) \"I\".\nDefn: \u2026 on the sea-shore, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hotel man mixed something very dangerous for drinker (8)","output":"### Answer: METHANOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: something very dangerous for drinker\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 mixed) HOTEL MAN.\nDefn: Poisonous liquid used as a solvent, fuel and antifreeze."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Officer in trouble caught by punch (7)","output":"### Answer: BAILIFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Officer\n AIL(to trouble, as in \"what ails you?\") **contained in**(caught by) BIFF(a punch;a blow)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A mainstay thus set up is to the purpose (7)","output":"### Answer: APROPOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: is to the purpose\n A + PROP(a support, the chief of which is the mainstay) + **reversal of**(\u2026 set up, in a down clue) SO(thus;in this manner)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In some measure bullish, a person who would set the pattern? (6)","output":"### Answer: SHAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: who would set the pattern?\n **Hidden in**(In some measure) \"bullish, a person \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carrier to deviate, avoiding double bend (4)","output":"### Answer: TRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carrier\n \"stray\"(to deviate from) **minus**(avoiding) \"s\"(prefix to denote something in the shape of a double bend, as in \"an s-bend on the road\")\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greasy stuff very foolish for American writer to eat (6)","output":"### Answer: POMADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greasy stuff\n MAD(very foolish, as in \"you'd be mad to try this!\") **contained in**(for \u2026 to eat) POE(Edgar Allan, American writer).\nDefn: \u2026 for your hair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl needs a soft drink, somehow going from do to do (8)","output":"### Answer: DIATONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: going from do to do\n DI(short for the girl's name Diana) **plus**(needs) A + TONIC(short for tonic water, non-alcoholic and carbonated, or, in New England, a non-alcoholic carbonated sweet drink).\nDefn: \u2026 on the major or minor musical scale, from do\/doh\/doe? through re, me, fa, so, la, ti, and back to do."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walk by river? (6)","output":"### Answer: RAMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walk\n AMBLE(to walk leisurely)** plus**(by) R(abbrev. for \"river\"). \"Walk\" does double duty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distress when train set gets damaged (8)","output":"### Answer: STRAITEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distress\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 gets damaged) TRAIN SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A little comic, he contrived something lavatorial (8,6)","output":"### Answer: CHEMICAL TOILET \n ### Explanation: Definition: something lavatorial\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 contrived) A LITTLE COMIC, HE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Theatrical demand for silence right in manner of ancient Greeks (10)","output":"### Answer: HISTRIONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Theatrical\n HIST(an expression demanding silence;sh!) + R(abbrev. for \"right\") + IONIC(in the manner of the ancient Greeks of Ionia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irishman given a spooky experience abandoning church (4)","output":"### Answer: SEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irishman\n \"s\u00e9ance\"(a spooky experience, though the only spooky one present is probably the medium) **minus**(abandoning) \"CE\"(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snide comment of Spain against its neighbour (4)","output":"### Answer: GIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snide comment\n E(abbrev. for for Spain) **placed after**(against, in an across clue) GIB(short for Gibralter, Spain's southern neighbour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solemnly declare situation when donkey had insatiable appetite (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSEVERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solemnly declare\n ASS(a donkey) + [ EVER(always, as in \"you're ever so busy\") ATE ](had an insatiable appetite, if one always ate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Potentially wretches with a gram being gained? (14)","output":"### Answer: WEIGHTWATCHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Potentially wretches with a gram being gained?\n **Anagram of**(Potentially) [WRETCHES WITH A **plus**(\u2026 being gained) G(abbrev. for \"gram\") ].\nDefn: Those who would be feeling wretched, if they as much as gained a gram in weight, instead of losing kilos."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those out for pleasure wanting seductive lady start to finish? (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIPPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those out for pleasure\n \"stripper\"(a seductive lady) **with the 1st letter of**(start) **moved to the end**(to finish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One to criticise smallest cut with little hesitation (6)","output":"### Answer: SNIPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One to criticise\n SNIP(a very small cut) **plus**(with) ER(an expression of hesitation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover with new trees for trees destroyed (8)","output":"### Answer: REFOREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover with new trees\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 destroyed) FOR TREES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bold attack in which one must keep quiet (6)","output":"### Answer: FLASHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bold\n FLY(to attack suddenly, as in \"he flew at me for no apparent reason\") **containing**(in which) [ A(the singular article;one) + SH!(imperative to keep quiet) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Headlong fall when important lady drops off edge (4)","output":"### Answer: PURL \n ### Explanation: Definition: edge\n \"purler\"(a spectacular headlong fall) **minus**(when \u2026 drops off) \"ER\"(that important lady, Elizabeth Regina, the Queen).\nDefn: In knitting or sewing, a decorative border."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Male facing stress when leaving US city (7)","output":"### Answer: MEMPHIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: US city\n M(abbrev. for \"male\") **plus**(facing) \"emphasis\"(stress;special significance or importance placed) **minus**(\u2026 leaving) \"as\"(when, as in \"as you leave the room\u2026\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author in a state, one of the characters flipping over (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: DE LA MARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Author\n \"Delaware\"(the US state) **with** \"w\"(one of its characters) **inverted**(flipping over) to an \"m\".\nAnswer: Walter, English author and poet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brilliant batting, say \u2013 one little old-style amateur? (11)","output":"### Answer: INTELLIGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brilliant\n IN(describing the team that is batting in a cricket match) + TELL(to say;to inform) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + GENT(short for;little \"Gentleman\", a player in the first-class cricket matches, Gentlemen, consisting of amateurs v. Players, consisting of professionals, which were played from 1806 to 1962;old-style)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Each party's beginning with trifle around small table (6)","output":"### Answer: TEAPOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: small table\n [ EA(abbrev. for \"each\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's beginning) \"party\" ] **contained in**(with \u2026 around) TOY(a trifle or to trifle with)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whip up a story to deceive girl (7)","output":"### Answer: NATALIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) TAN(to whip;to thrash) + A + LIE(a story to deceive;a fabrication)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City woman offering opposing position (9)","output":"### Answer: CONSTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: City,woman\n CON(opposing, as in \"pros and cons\") + STANCE(a position;a stand). Double defn: 1st: .. in S. Germany; and 2nd: A woman's name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ultimately, ambiguities in puzzles may make one argue (5,6)","output":"### Answer: CROSS SWORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: argue\n **The last letter of**(Ultimately) \"ambiguities \" **contained in**(in) CROSSWORDS(puzzles like this one).\nDefn: \u2026, something which occurs in crossword blogs like this."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School servant I dismissed may have left a mark (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HIGH WATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: have left a mark\n HIGH(short for \"high school\";a grammar school in the UK) + \"waiter\"(more a server than a servant, I thought) **minus**(\u2026 dismissed) \"I\".\nDefn: \u2026 on the sea-shore, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hotel man mixed something very dangerous for drinker (8)","output":"### Answer: METHANOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: something very dangerous for drinker\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 mixed) HOTEL MAN.\nDefn: Poisonous liquid used as a solvent, fuel and antifreeze."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Officer in trouble caught by punch (7)","output":"### Answer: BAILIFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Officer\n AIL(to trouble, as in \"what ails you?\") **contained in**(caught by) BIFF(a punch;a blow)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A mainstay thus set up is to the purpose (7)","output":"### Answer: APROPOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: is to the purpose\n A + PROP(a support, the chief of which is the mainstay) + **reversal of**(\u2026 set up, in a down clue) SO(thus;in this manner)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In some measure bullish, a person who would set the pattern? (6)","output":"### Answer: SHAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: who would set the pattern?\n **Hidden in**(In some measure) \"bullish, a person \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carrier to deviate, avoiding double bend (4)","output":"### Answer: TRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carrier\n \"stray\"(to deviate from) **minus**(avoiding) \"s\"(prefix to denote something in the shape of a double bend, as in \"an s-bend on the road\")\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle (it's not chemical toilet for pic4).\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Host being mad forgoing introduction (4)","output":"### Answer: ARMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Host\n \"barmy\"(mad;bonkers) **minus its 1st letter**(forgoing introduction)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ban cars moving round rear of Greek eatery (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SNACK BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: eatery\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 moving) BAN CARS **containing**(round) **the last letter of**(rear of) \"Greek\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School left stage in race in clutches of old athlete (7)","output":"### Answer: COLLEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: School\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") + LEG(a stage in a race, eg. a relay race) **contained in**(in clutches of) COE(Sebastian, Olympic gold medallist in 1980 and 1984)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gas encountered \u2013 hydrogen and nitrogen in a mine with minute gone (7)","output":"### Answer: METHANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gas\n MET(encountered) + H(chemical symbol for the element hydrogen) + [ N(ditto for the element nitrogen) **contained in**(in) \"a mine \" **minus**(with \u2026 gone) \"min\"(short for \"minute\", 60 seconds) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saw dog restrained by lead (7)","output":"### Answer: PROVERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\n ROVER(stereotypical dog's name) **contained in**(restrained by) PB(chemical symbol for the element lead)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heading west, note around river pale Arctic animal (7)","output":"### Answer: NARWHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arctic animal\n **Reversal of**(Heading west, in an across clue) { LAH(alternative for \"la\", syllable representing the 6th note in a musical scale) + [R(abbrev. for \"river\") **contained in**(around \u2026) WAN(pale, say, from sickness)] } .\nTo fit the answer, the second part of the wordplay should be read as \"round river, pale\" \u2013 a little Yoda-speak."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cute toy absent sadly in aesthetic competition (6,7)","output":"### Answer: BEAUTY CONTEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: aesthetic competition\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sadly) CUTE TOY ABSENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One studying jobs? (13)","output":"### Answer: CRIMINOLOGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One studying jobs\n Cryptic defn: These jobs being the work of criminals, especially robberies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark surfaced ill-advisedly? Not altogether (7)","output":"### Answer: CEDILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark\n **Hidden in**(\u2026? Not altogether) \"surfaced ill-advisedly \".\nDefn: \u2026 placed under the letter c to indicate its pronunciation, in eg. French or Portuguese, as in \"gar\u00e7on\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decrease, perhaps, to become equal (4,3)","output":"### Answer: EVEN OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to become equal\n [EVEN OUT](to de-crease;to smooth out all the wrinkles)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Welsh politician in beginning snubbed Japanese art (7)","output":"### Answer: ORIGAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Japanese art\n AM(abbrev. for a National Assembly Member in Wales) **contained in**(in) \"origin\"(the beginning of) **minus its last letter**(snubbed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A holy man strangely avoiding hospital? That's irregular (7)","output":"### Answer: ANOMALY \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's irregular\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 strangely) \"A holy man\" **minus**(avoiding) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hospital\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singer entertaining a child at certain times (8)","output":"### Answer: SEASONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: at certain times\n SEAL(stage name of the British R&B singer) **containing**(entertaining) [ A + SON(a child)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unrestrained Irish wit, we hear (4)","output":"### Answer: WILD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unrestrained\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) \"Wilde\"(Oscar, Irish wit, author, playwright, and poet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: View favourably a cricket club with record turnover initially (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: View favourably\n A + CC(abbrev. for \"cricket club\", as in the MCC) **plus**(with) EP(abbrev. for \"extended play\", a sound recording disc) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"turnover \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nordic city invested in formal monuments (5)","output":"### Answer: MALMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nordic city\n **Hidden in**(invested in) \"formal monuments \".\nDefn: \u2026(in Sweden).\n\u2026 a Turning Torso \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group consuming, say, mint drink (7)","output":"### Answer: SHERBET \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n SET(a group of persons with similar interests, etc.) **containing**(consuming) HERB(an example of which;say, is the mint)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calendar a Frenchman retained in northerly waterway (7)","output":"### Answer: ALMANAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calendar\n A + [ M(abbrev. for \"monsieur\", the term of address for a Frenchman) **contained in**(retained in) **reversal of**(northerly, in a down clue) CANAL(an artificial waterway) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Director working by lathe haphazardly (7,7)","output":"### Answer: KATHRYN BIGELOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Director\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 haphazardly) WORKING BY LATHE.\nDefn: First female to win the Oscar for Best Director."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet fellows entering a club in shame (9)","output":"### Answer: ABASHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: shame\n [ SH(call for quiet) + MEN(fellows) ] **contained in**(entering) [A + BAT(a club)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sportswoman in struggle nears semi, harbouring a resolve (6,8)","output":"### Answer: SERENA WILLIAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sportswoman\n **Anagram of**(struggle) NEARS SEMI\n**containing**(harbouring) [A + WILL(resolve) ].\n\u2026 that you won't see at Centre Court."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last character with energy very much a fanatic (6)","output":"### Answer: ZEALOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a fanatic\n Z(the last character in the English alphabet) **plus**(with) E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics) + [A LOT](very much)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swedish soprano in minor part of record showing weak spot (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BLIND SIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weak spot\n LIND(Jenny, the soprano known as the Swedish Nightingale) **contained in**(in) B-SIDE(in pop music, the flip side of a record single, less important in comparison to the A-side which is expected to be a hit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firms working to create secure place (6)","output":"### Answer: COCOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: secure place\n CO,CO(abbrev. for a commercial firm, twice) + ON(working, as with an electrical appliance, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enthusiastic response over holiday about to be discounted (7)","output":"### Answer: OVATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enthusiastic response\n O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores) + \"vacation\"(a holiday) **minus**(\u2026 to be discounted) \"ca\"(abbrev. for \"circa\";about;approximately in relation to dates)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Protective garment on the whole (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protective garment,on the whole\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good man always supported by daughter held out (6)","output":"### Answer: STAYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: held out\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\";a good man) + AYE(always from the Scottish, as in \"I've aye fancied seeing Edinburgh\") **placed above**(supported by, in a down clue) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approve a special number to see ruminant (5)","output":"### Answer: OKAPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruminant\n OK(to approve;to assent to) + A + PI(the unique number which is the ratio of the circumference of any circle to its diameter).\nDefn: \u2026 native to the rainforests of the Congo.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Host being mad forgoing introduction (4)","output":"### Answer: ARMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Host\n \"barmy\"(mad;bonkers) **minus its 1st letter**(forgoing introduction)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ban cars moving round rear of Greek eatery (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SNACK BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: eatery\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 moving) BAN CARS **containing**(round) **the last letter of**(rear of) \"Greek\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School left stage in race in clutches of old athlete (7)","output":"### Answer: COLLEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: School\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") + LEG(a stage in a race, eg. a relay race) **contained in**(in clutches of) COE(Sebastian, Olympic gold medallist in 1980 and 1984)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gas encountered \u2013 hydrogen and nitrogen in a mine with minute gone (7)","output":"### Answer: METHANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gas\n MET(encountered) + H(chemical symbol for the element hydrogen) + [ N(ditto for the element nitrogen) **contained in**(in) \"a mine \" **minus**(with \u2026 gone) \"min\"(short for \"minute\", 60 seconds) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saw dog restrained by lead (7)","output":"### Answer: PROVERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\n ROVER(stereotypical dog's name) **contained in**(restrained by) PB(chemical symbol for the element lead)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heading west, note around river pale Arctic animal (7)","output":"### Answer: NARWHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arctic animal\n **Reversal of**(Heading west, in an across clue) { LAH(alternative for \"la\", syllable representing the 6th note in a musical scale) + [R(abbrev. for \"river\") **contained in**(around \u2026) WAN(pale, say, from sickness)] } .\nTo fit the answer, the second part of the wordplay should be read as \"round river, pale\" \u2013 a little Yoda-speak."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cute toy absent sadly in aesthetic competition (6,7)","output":"### Answer: BEAUTY CONTEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: aesthetic competition\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sadly) CUTE TOY ABSENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One studying jobs? (13)","output":"### Answer: CRIMINOLOGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One studying jobs\n Cryptic defn: These jobs being the work of criminals, especially robberies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark surfaced ill-advisedly? Not altogether (7)","output":"### Answer: CEDILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark\n **Hidden in**(\u2026? Not altogether) \"surfaced ill-advisedly \".\nDefn: \u2026 placed under the letter c to indicate its pronunciation, in eg. French or Portuguese, as in \"gar\u00e7on\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decrease, perhaps, to become equal (4,3)","output":"### Answer: EVEN OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to become equal\n [EVEN OUT](to de-crease;to smooth out all the wrinkles)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Welsh politician in beginning snubbed Japanese art (7)","output":"### Answer: ORIGAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Japanese art\n AM(abbrev. for a National Assembly Member in Wales) **contained in**(in) \"origin\"(the beginning of) **minus its last letter**(snubbed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A holy man strangely avoiding hospital? That's irregular (7)","output":"### Answer: ANOMALY \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's irregular\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 strangely) \"A holy man\" **minus**(avoiding) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hospital\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singer entertaining a child at certain times (8)","output":"### Answer: SEASONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: at certain times\n SEAL(stage name of the British R&B singer) **containing**(entertaining) [ A + SON(a child)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unrestrained Irish wit, we hear (4)","output":"### Answer: WILD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unrestrained\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) \"Wilde\"(Oscar, Irish wit, author, playwright, and poet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: View favourably a cricket club with record turnover initially (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: View favourably\n A + CC(abbrev. for \"cricket club\", as in the MCC) **plus**(with) EP(abbrev. for \"extended play\", a sound recording disc) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"turnover \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nordic city invested in formal monuments (5)","output":"### Answer: MALMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nordic city\n **Hidden in**(invested in) \"formal monuments \".\nDefn: \u2026 (in Sweden).\n\u2026 a Turning Torso \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group consuming, say, mint drink (7)","output":"### Answer: SHERBET \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n SET(a group of persons with similar interests, etc.) **containing**(consuming) HERB(an example of which;say, is the mint)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calendar a Frenchman retained in northerly waterway (7)","output":"### Answer: ALMANAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calendar\n A + [ M(abbrev. for \"monsieur\", the term of address for a Frenchman) **contained in**(retained in) **reversal of**(northerly, in a down clue) CANAL(an artificial waterway) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Director working by lathe haphazardly (7,7)","output":"### Answer: KATHRYN BIGELOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Director\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 haphazardly) WORKING BY LATHE.\nDefn: First female to win the Oscar for Best Director."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet fellows entering a club in shame (9)","output":"### Answer: ABASHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: shame\n [ SH(call for quiet) + MEN(fellows) ] **contained in**(entering) [A + BAT(a club)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sportswoman in struggle nears semi, harbouring a resolve (6,8)","output":"### Answer: SERENA WILLIAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sportswoman\n **Anagram of**(struggle) NEARS SEMI\n**containing**(harbouring) [A + WILL(resolve) ].\n\u2026 that you won't see at Centre Court."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last character with energy very much a fanatic (6)","output":"### Answer: ZEALOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a fanatic\n Z(the last character in the English alphabet) **plus**(with) E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics) + [A LOT](very much)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swedish soprano in minor part of record showing weak spot (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BLIND SIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weak spot\n LIND(Jenny, the soprano known as the Swedish Nightingale) **contained in**(in) B-SIDE(in pop music, the flip side of a record single, less important in comparison to the A-side which is expected to be a hit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firms working to create secure place (6)","output":"### Answer: COCOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: secure place\n CO,CO(abbrev. for a commercial firm, twice) + ON(working, as with an electrical appliance, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enthusiastic response over holiday about to be discounted (7)","output":"### Answer: OVATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enthusiastic response\n O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores) + \"vacation\"(a holiday) **minus**(\u2026 to be discounted) \"ca\"(abbrev. for \"circa\";about;approximately in relation to dates)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Protective garment on the whole (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protective garment,on the whole\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good man always supported by daughter held out (6)","output":"### Answer: STAYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: held out\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\";a good man) + AYE(always from the Scottish, as in \"I've aye fancied seeing Edinburgh\") **placed above**(supported by, in a down clue) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approve a special number to see ruminant (5)","output":"### Answer: OKAPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruminant\n OK(to approve;to assent to) + A + PI(the unique number which is the ratio of the circumference of any circle to its diameter).\nDefn: \u2026 native to the rainforests of the Congo.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shape metal as the Rubicon crossed? (3-4)","output":"### Answer: DIE-CAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shape metal\n Cryptic defn: When you commit to an irrevocable course of action, you're said to have crossed the Rubicon, or, the die is cast.\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lithuanian capital providing dandy start to long journey (4-3)","output":"### Answer: LIFT-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: start to long journey\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 capital) \"Lithuanian \" + IF(providing;on condition) + TOFF(a dandy;someone elegantly dressed).\nDefn: \u2026, especially into outer space."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wine staying dry then? (5)","output":"### Answer: MACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wine\n Cryptic defn: If you have your mac (short for the mackintosh;a raincoat) on, you would stay dry.\nAnswer: \u2026 or M\u00e2con, wine named after the Burgundy region where it is made."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Telescope seeing far on the periphery in nuclear device (9)","output":"### Answer: REFRACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Telescope\n **The 1st and last letters of**(seeing \u2026 on the periphery) \"far\" **contained in**(in) REACTOR(short for \"nuclear reactor\").\nDefn:  \u2026 that uses lenses instead of mirrors."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winning team losing? That's muddled (6,4)","output":"### Answer: UPSIDE DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: muddled \n UP(winning, as in a competition;leading) + SIDE(a team in a match) + DOWN(losing, converse of \"up\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old South American driving endlessly? (4)","output":"### Answer: INCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old South American \n [\"in car\"](driving in a car) **minus its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make the truth available to all, probing organic waste (11)","output":"### Answer: MANUFACTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make \n [ U(short for \"universal\", the classification of a film suitable or available for anyone to view) qualifying FACT(the truth) ] **contained in**(probing) MANURE(organic waste, used as a fertiliser)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All left-hand pages are still to go on book (4,7)","output":"### Answer: EVEN NUMBERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: All left-hand pages are \n EVEN(still;calm) **plus**(to go on) NUMBERS(a book in the bibe).\nDefn: \u2026, in a book that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noble almost abandoning extremes (4)","output":"### Answer: EARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noble\n \"nearly\"(almost) **minus**(abandoning) **its 1st and last letters**(extremes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Train in a particular area requiring less pace, one twice derailed (10)","output":"### Answer: SPECIALISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Train in a particular area\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 derailed) [LESS PACE + **2x**(\u2026twice) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In time, malfunctioning coils put out of place (9)","output":"### Answer: DISLOCATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put out of place\n DATE(the time, say, of an event happening) **containing**(In \u2026, \u2026) **anagram of**(malfunctioning) COILS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author elected to keep a tragedy in stock? (5)","output":"### Answer: IBSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Author\n IN(elected into Parliament, say) **containing**(to keep) BSE(abbrev. for \"bovine spongiform encephalopathy\", aka mad cow disease, a tragic and fatal disease in livestock).\nAnswer: Henrik, Norwegian author and playwright."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pink bottom breaking eggs (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSEATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pink\n SEAT(the buttocks;one's bottom) **contained in**(breaking) ROE(eggs of fish, lobsters, sea urchins, and the like)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hollow cut in back for uniform (7)","output":"### Answer: REGULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: uniform\n \"gulf\"(a deep hollow;a chasm) **minus its last letter**(cut) **contained in**(in) REAR(the back part)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrible killer, an idiot (6)","output":"### Answer: DUMDUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terrible killer,an idiot\n Double defn: 1st: A hollow-point bullet that expands on impact, inflicting a terrible, messy wound with extensive laceration."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Too much for two characters, say? (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Too much\n Pronunciation;say of the characters \"X\" and \"S\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old lady of Turin turns up with car after arrival of the Messiah (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ANNO DOMINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: after arrival of the Messiah\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turns up, in a down clue) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + DONNA(term of address for a lady in Italian-speaking areas, Turin included) ] **plus**(with) MINI(the small car originally made by the British Motor Corporation.\nDefn: Term used to denote the years after the supposed year in which Christ was born, ie. after arrival of the Messiah."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stale when married? That's about right (5)","output":"### Answer: TIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stale\n TIED(married;hitched) **containing**(That's about) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foreign fliers beginning to fly at heads of untold falcons, flew madly (9)","output":"### Answer: LUFTWAFFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foreign fliers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 madly) [ **the 1st letter of**(beginning to)\" fly\" + AT + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(heads of) \"untold falcons\" + FLEW].\nDefn:  \u2026, unless you're German, of course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weary signal (4)","output":"### Answer: FLAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weary,signal\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meat giving one gout unfortunately, if unknown amount's consumed (8)","output":"### Answer: OXTONGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meat\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unfortunately) ONE GOUT **containing**(if \u2026 consumed) X(symbol for an unknown quantity in maths)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Japanese vessel may be heading to Newcastle, abandoned (8)","output":"### Answer: FORSAKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: abandoned\n [ FOR SAKE ](describing a vessel that may be used to contain the Japanese drink, sake) + **the 1st letter of**(heading to) \"Newcastle\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sticking a blade nethermost \u2013 sliding around, is it? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: ICE SKATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: sliding around, is it?\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 \u2013 sliding around) [STICKING A + **the last letter of**(\u2026 nethermost) \"blade\"].\nAnswer: .., involving use of skates with blades and lots of sliding around. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ornate enamel apt for sign (9)","output":"### Answer: NAMEPLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign\n **Anagram of**(Ornate) ENAMEL APT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Back Duke Ellington for a start, on guitar (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Back\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 for a start) \"Duke Ellington\" **placed above**(on, in a down clue) FENDER(a famous make of solid-body electric guitars).\nDefn: \u2026, a player whose responsibility is to guard the goal in a team game like football."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emotional disorder ending in Britain with relative in Brussels? (8)","output":"### Answer: NEUROSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emotional disorder\n **The last letter of**(ending in) \"Britain\" **plus**(with) [ EURO SIS](whimsically, a term for one's sister;a relative in Brussels, the de facto capital of the European Union)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neglect a line in book of prayer (6)","output":"### Answer: MISSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: book of prayer\n MISS(to neglect;to bypass) + A + L(abbrev. for \"line\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note of course, heard (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, heard) \"tenor\"(a settled course of progress).\nDefn: A \u00a310 note."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seeing revolutionary monarch, shout \"hooray\" (5)","output":"### Answer: CHEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: shout \"hooray\"\n CHE(Guevara, Argentinian Marxist revolutionary) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", English monarch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's sat upon in non-U America, as an American might say? (4)","output":"### Answer: SOFA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's sat upon\n \"U S of A\"(as an American might refer to his\/her country) **minus**(non-) \"U\".\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shape metal as the Rubicon crossed? (3-4)","output":"### Answer: DIE-CAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shape metal\n Cryptic defn: When you commit to an irrevocable course of action, you're said to have crossed the Rubicon, or, the die is cast.\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lithuanian capital providing dandy start to long journey (4-3)","output":"### Answer: LIFT-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: start to long journey\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 capital) \"Lithuanian \" + IF(providing;on condition) + TOFF(a dandy;someone elegantly dressed).\nDefn: \u2026, especially into outer space."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wine staying dry then? (5)","output":"### Answer: MACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wine\n Cryptic defn: If you have your mac (short for the mackintosh;a raincoat) on, you would stay dry.\nAnswer: \u2026 or M\u00e2con, wine named after the Burgundy region where it is made."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Telescope seeing far on the periphery in nuclear device (9)","output":"### Answer: REFRACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Telescope\n **The 1st and last letters of**(seeing \u2026 on the periphery) \"far\" **contained in**(in) REACTOR(short for \"nuclear reactor\").\nDefn:  \u2026 that uses lenses instead of mirrors."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winning team losing? That's muddled (6,4)","output":"### Answer: UPSIDE DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: muddled \n UP(winning, as in a competition;leading) + SIDE(a team in a match) + DOWN(losing, converse of \"up\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old South American driving endlessly? (4)","output":"### Answer: INCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old South American \n [\"in car\"](driving in a car) **minus its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make the truth available to all, probing organic waste (11)","output":"### Answer: MANUFACTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make \n [ U(short for \"universal\", the classification of a film suitable or available for anyone to view) qualifying FACT(the truth) ] **contained in**(probing) MANURE(organic waste, used as a fertiliser)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All left-hand pages are still to go on book (4,7)","output":"### Answer: EVEN NUMBERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: All left-hand pages are \n EVEN(still;calm) **plus**(to go on) NUMBERS(a book in the bibe).\nDefn: \u2026, in a book that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noble almost abandoning extremes (4)","output":"### Answer: EARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noble\n \"nearly\"(almost) **minus**(abandoning) **its 1st and last letters**(extremes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Train in a particular area requiring less pace, one twice derailed (10)","output":"### Answer: SPECIALISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Train in a particular area\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 derailed) [LESS PACE + **2x**(\u2026twice) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In time, malfunctioning coils put out of place (9)","output":"### Answer: DISLOCATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put out of place\n DATE(the time, say, of an event happening) **containing**(In \u2026, \u2026) **anagram of**(malfunctioning) COILS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author elected to keep a tragedy in stock? (5)","output":"### Answer: IBSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Author\n IN(elected into Parliament, say) **containing**(to keep) BSE(abbrev. for \"bovine spongiform encephalopathy\", aka mad cow disease, a tragic and fatal disease in livestock).\nAnswer: Henrik, Norwegian author and playwright."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pink bottom breaking eggs (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSEATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pink\n SEAT(the buttocks;one's bottom) **contained in**(breaking) ROE(eggs of fish, lobsters, sea urchins, and the like)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hollow cut in back for uniform (7)","output":"### Answer: REGULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: uniform\n \"gulf\"(a deep hollow;a chasm) **minus its last letter**(cut) **contained in**(in) REAR(the back part)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrible killer, an idiot (6)","output":"### Answer: DUMDUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terrible killer,an idiot\n Double defn: 1st: A hollow-point bullet that expands on impact, inflicting a terrible, messy wound with extensive laceration."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Too much for two characters, say? (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Too much\n Pronunciation;say of the characters \"X\" and \"S\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old lady of Turin turns up with car after arrival of the Messiah (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ANNO DOMINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: after arrival of the Messiah\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turns up, in a down clue) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + DONNA(term of address for a lady in Italian-speaking areas, Turin included) ] **plus**(with) MINI(the small car originally made by the British Motor Corporation.\nDefn: Term used to denote the years after the supposed year in which Christ was born, ie. after arrival of the Messiah."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stale when married? That's about right (5)","output":"### Answer: TIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stale\n TIED(married;hitched) **containing**(That's about) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foreign fliers beginning to fly at heads of untold falcons, flew madly (9)","output":"### Answer: LUFTWAFFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foreign fliers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 madly) [ **the 1st letter of**(beginning to)\" fly \" + AT + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(heads of) \"untold falcons \" + FLEW].\nDefn:  \u2026, unless you're German, of course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weary signal (4)","output":"### Answer: FLAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weary,signal\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meat giving one gout unfortunately, if unknown amount's consumed (8)","output":"### Answer: OXTONGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meat\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unfortunately) ONE GOUT **containing**(if \u2026 consumed) X(symbol for an unknown quantity in maths)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Japanese vessel may be heading to Newcastle, abandoned (8)","output":"### Answer: FORSAKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: abandoned\n [ FOR SAKE ](describing a vessel that may be used to contain the Japanese drink, sake) + **the 1st letter of**(heading to) \"Newcastle \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sticking a blade nethermost \u2013 sliding around, is it? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: ICE SKATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: sliding around, is it?\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 \u2013 sliding around) [STICKING A + **the last letter of**(\u2026 nethermost) \"blade\"].\nAnswer: .., involving use of skates with blades and lots of sliding around. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ornate enamel apt for sign (9)","output":"### Answer: NAMEPLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign\n **Anagram of**(Ornate) ENAMEL APT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Back Duke Ellington for a start, on guitar (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Back\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 for a start) \"Duke Ellington\" **placed above**(on, in a down clue) FENDER(a famous make of solid-body electric guitars).\nDefn: \u2026, a player whose responsibility is to guard the goal in a team game like football."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emotional disorder ending in Britain with relative in Brussels? (8)","output":"### Answer: NEUROSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emotional disorder\n **The last letter of**(ending in) \"Britain\" **plus**(with) [ EURO SIS](whimsically, a term for one's sister;a relative in Brussels, the de facto capital of the European Union)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neglect a line in book of prayer (6)","output":"### Answer: MISSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: book of prayer\n MISS(to neglect;to bypass) + A + L(abbrev. for \"line\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note of course, heard (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, heard) \"tenor\"(a settled course of progress).\nDefn: A \u00a310 note."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seeing revolutionary monarch, shout \"hooray\" (5)","output":"### Answer: CHEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: shout \"hooray\"\n CHE(Guevara, Argentinian Marxist revolutionary) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", English monarch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's sat upon in non-U America, as an American might say? (4)","output":"### Answer: SOFA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's sat upon\n \"U S of A\"(as an American might refer to his\/her country) **minus**(non-) \"U\".\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pay homage with gold vessel (7)","output":"### Answer: WORSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pay homage\n W(abbrev. for \"with\") + OR(the colour, gold, in heraldry) + SHIP(a vessel at sea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Started word game with daughter (7)","output":"### Answer: BOGGLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Started\n BOGGLE(a word game where players try to find words in sequences of adjacent letters) + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\").\nDefn: Caused a person to be astonished;started;startled."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Italian hospital's containing new lethal sickness (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ILL HEALTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sickness\n [ IL(\"the\" in Italian)+ H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") ] **containing**(\u2026's containing) **anagram of**(new) LETHAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleverly craft a piece of material for leotard (5)","output":"### Answer: LYCRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: material for leotard\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 a piece of) \"Cleverly craft \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Understood modern pronunciation (4)","output":"### Answer: KNEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understood\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 pronunciation) \"new\"(modern)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Card from best nightspot? (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: ACE OF CLUBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Card\n [ ACE OF ](the best of) CLUBS(nightspots)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brave woman has stoical heart (6)","output":"### Answer: HEROIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brave\n HER(pronoun for \"woman\") **plus**(has) **the central 3 letters of**(\u2026 heart) \"stoical \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get rich fast following work with upper class (7)","output":"### Answer: OPULENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: rich\n LENT(the fast observed by Christians before Easter) **placed after**(following, in an across clue) [ OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", an artistic work, say, of music or literature) **plus**(with) U(characteristic of or appropriate to the upper social classes) ].  Got held up trying to fit \"get\" into the definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reinforce positions backing on to wetland (7)","output":"### Answer: STIFFEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reinforce\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backing) FITS(positions, as in \"position the answers in the grid\") **plus**(on to) FEN(wetland;a low and marshy area of land)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enjoy the sun and empty excellent hamper (6)","output":"### Answer: BASKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: hamper \n BASK(to enjoy the sun;to lie in the sunshine) **plus**(and) \"excellent \" **minus**\n**all its inner lettesrs**(empty \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sugar worker's cane tipper breaks down (10)","output":"### Answer: APPRENTICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sugar worker\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 breaks down) CANE TIPPER.\nDefn: Cryptically, one who would work for Alan Sugar after being a winner in the UK reality game show, The Apprentice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finishes off last letter with a postscript (4)","output":"### Answer: ZAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finishes off\n Z(the last letter in the English alphabet) **plus**(with) A + PS(abbrev. for \"postscript\";an afterfthought, say, in a letter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Church material? (5)","output":"### Answer: CLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Church,material\n Double defn: 1st: Collectively, the clergy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit the roof about Boe's awful review (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: BLOW A FUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit the roof\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 review) BOE'S AWFUL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get soaked putting middle bell back on top of church (7)","output":"### Answer: STEEPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: top of church\n STEEP(to be soaked in water or other liquid) **plus**(putting \u2026 on) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) **the 2 central letters of**(middle) \"bell \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most eager to see Kent regenerated (7)","output":"### Answer: KEENEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most eager\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 regenerated) SEE KENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beat by a tiny margin with no hesitation (5)","output":"### Answer: WHISK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beat\n \"whisker\"(a tiny margin, as in \"he came in first by a whisker\") **minus**(with no) \"er\"(an uttered expression of hesitation).\nDefn: \u2026, say, cream, with a, well, whisk."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take away anxiety about holiday, say (7)","output":"### Answer: RELIEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take away anxiety\n RE(with reference to;about) **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"leave\"(holiday from work)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We come out of dwellings with garden tools (4)","output":"### Answer: HOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: garden tools\n \"houses\"(dwellings) **minus**(\u2026 come out of) \"us\"(the objective case for the personal pronoun \"we\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Officer returned cut diamonds to firm after scam (6,9)","output":"### Answer: POLICE CONSTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Officer\n **Reversal of**(returned) LOP(to cut off from the main part of the body) + ICE(a slang for \"diamonds\") **plus**(to) [ STABLE(firm;steady) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) CON(a scam) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly purchase tools for fisherman or shepherd in any way you can (2,4,2,2,5)","output":"### Answer: BY HOOK OR BY CROOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: in any way you can\n **Homophone of**(Reportedly) [ \"buy\"(purchase) HOOK(a tool for a fisherman) OR \"buy\" CROOK(tool for a shepherd) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oversell programme links maybe (4,6)","output":"### Answer: GOLF COURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: links maybe\n **Reversal of**(Over\u2026) FLOG(to sell) + COURSE(a programme;a series of, say, lectures).\nDefn: \u2026, especially, if near the sea."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talk to the French about truce (7)","output":"### Answer: LECTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talk\n LE(\"the\" in French) + **anagram of**(about) TRUCE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absolutely finished with clique (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DEAD SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolutely\n DEAD(finished;no longer operating) o0(with) SET(a clique of people, eg. the jet set)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut squeezing of costs in cafe (6,4)","output":"### Answer: COFFEE SHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cafe\n CHOP(to cut, with an axe, or a cut, as in \"lamb chop\") **containing**(squeezing) [ OF + FEES(costs;charges) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attempts to raise spirits can fail in religious areas (7)","output":"### Answer: SEANCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attempts to raise spirits\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fail) CAN **contained in**(in) SEES(religious areas, each under the authority of a bishop or archbishop)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plead for troublemaker to have new role (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPLORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plead\n IMP(a troublemaker;a michievious person) **plus**(to have) **anagram of**(new) ROLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deletion of recordings by '80s' band? (7)","output":"### Answer: ERASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deletion of recordings,'80s' band\n Double defn: 2nd: English technopop duo."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Troublesome pest larvae beginning to penetrate wheat (5)","output":"### Answer: SPELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: wheat\n **Anagram of**(Troublesome) PEST **containing**(\u2026to penetrate) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 beginning) \"larvae\".\nDefn: An old type of wheat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep a journal recording set-up of prank (4)","output":"### Answer: JAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: prank\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 set-up) **hidden in**(\u2026 recording) \"Keep a journal \".\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pay homage with gold vessel (7)","output":"### Answer: WORSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pay homage\n W(abbrev. for \"with\") + OR(the colour, gold, in heraldry) + SHIP(a vessel at sea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Started word game with daughter (7)","output":"### Answer: BOGGLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Started\n BOGGLE(a word game where players try to find words in sequences of adjacent letters) + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\").\nDefn: Caused a person to be astonished;started;startled."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Italian hospital's containing new lethal sickness (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ILL HEALTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sickness\n [ IL(\"the\" in Italian)+ H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") ] **containing**(\u2026's containing) **anagram of**(new) LETHAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleverly craft a piece of material for leotard (5)","output":"### Answer: LYCRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: material for leotard\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 a piece of) \"Cleverly craft \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Understood modern pronunciation (4)","output":"### Answer: KNEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understood\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 pronunciation) \"new\"(modern)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Card from best nightspot? (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: ACE OF CLUBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Card\n [ ACE OF ](the best of) CLUBS(nightspots)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brave woman has stoical heart (6)","output":"### Answer: HEROIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brave\n HER(pronoun for \"woman\") **plus**(has) **the central 3 letters of**(\u2026 heart) \"stoical \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get rich fast following work with upper class (7)","output":"### Answer: OPULENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: rich\n LENT(the fast observed by Christians before Easter) **placed after**(following, in an across clue) [ OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", an artistic work, say, of music or literature) **plus**(with) U(characteristic of or appropriate to the upper social classes) ].  Got held up trying to fit \"get\" into the definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reinforce positions backing on to wetland (7)","output":"### Answer: STIFFEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reinforce\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backing) FITS(positions, as in \"position the answers in the grid\") **plus**(on to) FEN(wetland;a low and marshy area of land)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enjoy the sun and empty excellent hamper (6)","output":"### Answer: BASKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: hamper \n BASK(to enjoy the sun;to lie in the sunshine) **plus**(and) \"excellent \" **minus**\n**all its inner lettesrs**(empty \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sugar worker's cane tipper breaks down (10)","output":"### Answer: APPRENTICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sugar worker\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 breaks down) CANE TIPPER.\nDefn: Cryptically, one who would work for Alan Sugar after being a winner in the UK reality game show, The Apprentice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finishes off last letter with a postscript (4)","output":"### Answer: ZAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finishes off\n Z(the last letter in the English alphabet) **plus**(with) A + PS(abbrev. for \"postscript\";an afterfthought, say, in a letter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Church material? (5)","output":"### Answer: CLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Church,material\n Double defn: 1st: Collectively, the clergy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit the roof about Boe's awful review (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: BLOW A FUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit the roof\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 review) BOE'S AWFUL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get soaked putting middle bell back on top of church (7)","output":"### Answer: STEEPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: top of church\n STEEP(to be soaked in water or other liquid) **plus**(putting \u2026 on) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) **the 2 central letters of**(middle) \"bell \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most eager to see Kent regenerated (7)","output":"### Answer: KEENEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most eager\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 regenerated) SEE KENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beat by a tiny margin with no hesitation (5)","output":"### Answer: WHISK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beat\n \"whisker\"(a tiny margin, as in \"he came in first by a whisker\") **minus**(with no) \"er\"(an uttered expression of hesitation).\nDefn: \u2026, say, cream, with a, well, whisk."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take away anxiety about holiday, say (7)","output":"### Answer: RELIEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take away anxiety\n RE(with reference to;about) **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"leave\"(holiday from work)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We come out of dwellings with garden tools (4)","output":"### Answer: HOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: garden tools\n \"houses\"(dwellings) **minus**(\u2026 come out of) \"us\"(the objective case for the personal pronoun \"we\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Officer returned cut diamonds to firm after scam (6,9)","output":"### Answer: POLICE CONSTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Officer\n **Reversal of**(returned) LOP(to cut off from the main part of the body) + ICE(a slang for \"diamonds\") **plus**(to) [ STABLE(firm;steady) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) CON(a scam) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly purchase tools for fisherman or shepherd in any way you can (2,4,2,2,5)","output":"### Answer: BY HOOK OR BY CROOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: in any way you can\n **Homophone of**(Reportedly) [ \"buy\"(purchase) HOOK(a tool for a fisherman) OR \"buy\" CROOK(tool for a shepherd) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oversell programme links maybe (4,6)","output":"### Answer: GOLF COURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: links maybe\n **Reversal of**(Over\u2026) FLOG(to sell) + COURSE(a programme;a series of, say, lectures).\nDefn: \u2026, especially, if near the sea."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talk to the French about truce (7)","output":"### Answer: LECTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talk\n LE(\"the\" in French) + **anagram of**(about) TRUCE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absolutely finished with clique (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DEAD SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolutely\n DEAD(finished;no longer operating) o0(with) SET(a clique of people, eg. the jet set)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut squeezing of costs in cafe (6,4)","output":"### Answer: COFFEE SHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cafe\n CHOP(to cut, with an axe, or a cut, as in \"lamb chop\") **containing**(squeezing) [ OF + FEES(costs;charges) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attempts to raise spirits can fail in religious areas (7)","output":"### Answer: SEANCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attempts to raise spirits\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fail) CAN **contained in**(in) SEES(religious areas, each under the authority of a bishop or archbishop)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plead for troublemaker to have new role (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPLORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plead\n IMP(a troublemaker;a michievious person) **plus**(to have) **anagram of**(new) ROLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deletion of recordings by '80s' band? (7)","output":"### Answer: ERASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deletion of recordings,'80s' band\n Double defn: 2nd: English technopop duo."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Troublesome pest larvae beginning to penetrate wheat (5)","output":"### Answer: SPELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: wheat\n **Anagram of**(Troublesome) PEST **containing**(\u2026to penetrate) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 beginning) \"larvae\".\nDefn: An old type of wheat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep a journal recording set-up of prank (4)","output":"### Answer: JAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: prank\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 set-up) **hidden in**(\u2026 recording) \"Keep a journal \".\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.  (Sorry for the delay.)\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is it true? Trivially, a fantasy world generated by computer (7,7)","output":"### Answer: VIRTUAL REALITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: world generated by computer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fantasy) TRUE? TRIVIALLY, A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gather a crowd (5)","output":"### Answer: AMASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gather\n A + MASS(a crowd of people or things)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild balls receive an audible sigh (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERGROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild\n OVER(a series of balls bowled in cricket) **plus**(receive) **homophone of**(audible) \"groan\"(a sigh)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crack to produce tears in branch (7)","output":"### Answer: DECRYPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crack\n CRY(to produce tears) **contained in**(in) DEPT(abbrev. for \"department\";a branch of an organization).\nDefn: \u2026 a cypher."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cold, small river submerged two fish-heads (7)","output":"### Answer: SNIFFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cold\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + NILE(the African river) **containing**(submerged) **two of the 1st letter of**(\u2026-heads) \"fish \".\nAnswer:  I think the plural form is used when referring to a cold."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: South African support for Israeli (5)","output":"### Answer: SABRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Israeli\n SA(abbrev. for South Africa) + BRA(support for the feminine chest).\nDefn: A native-born Israeli Jew."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blind and bald Roman, 51, arrested (9)","output":"### Answer: OBLIVIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blind\n OBVIOUS(overt;undisguised;bald) **containing**(\u2026, arrested) LI(Roman numeral for 51)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Understands a supplement may show fluctuation (9)","output":"### Answer: SEESAWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: show fluctuation\n SEES(understands) + A + WING(an extension;a supplement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loud animal kept in stall (5)","output":"### Answer: DEFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: stall\n F(abbrev. for \"forte\", a musical direction to play loudly) **contained in**(\u2026 kept in) DEER(a hoofed antlered animal).\nDefn: To stall or to delay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suspects play with conkers (7)","output":"### Answer: RECKONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suspects\n **Anagram of**(play with) CONKERS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What paparazzi did to saint got dropped off (7)","output":"### Answer: SNAPPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: What paparazzi did\n S(abbrev. for \"saint\") **plus**(got) NAPPED(fell asleep;dropped off)\nDefn: \u2026 with a camera."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A small coterie reinterpreted obscure knowledge (9)","output":"### Answer: ESOTERICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: obscure knowledge\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reinterpreted) [A + S(abbrev. for \"small\") + COTERIE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They react when detectives are kidnapped (5)","output":"### Answer: ACIDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They react\n AS(when, as in \"as you walk into the room\u2026\") **containing**(\u2026 are kidnapped) CID(abbrev. for the Criminal Investigation Department, consisting of detectives).\nDefn: \u2026 chemically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Callous urges could appear at breakfast-time (4-6,4)","output":"### Answer: HARD-BOILED EGGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: could appear at breakfast-time\n HARD-BOILED(callous;unfeeling) + EGGS(urges, as in \"behind a successful man, there is a woman who eggs him on\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trigger-happy terrorists sick in belief only odd characters allowed (9)","output":"### Answer: IRASCIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trigger-happy\n IRA(abbrev. for the Irish Republican Army;terrorists) + **starting from the 1st, every other letter of**(\u2026 only odd characters allowed) \"sick in belief \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoyed by experiment on chromosome (5)","output":"### Answer: TESTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annoyed\n TEST(an experiment) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) Y(together with X, the 2 sex chromosomes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worth, perhaps, gold in two islands or even more so (1,8)","output":"### Answer: A FORTIORI \n ### Explanation: Definition: even more so\n [A FORT](an example of which;perhaps is Fort Worth, a city in Texas, USA) + [ OR(the colour of gold in heraldry) **contained in**(in) **two of** I(abbrev. for \"island\") ].\nAnswer: As in \"if my boss can't do it, then, a fortiori, neither can I\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inflicts noise and offensive odours (5)","output":"### Answer: REEKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: offensive odours\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 noise) \"wreaks\"(inflicts, eg. damage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Injured by dagger I've forged (9)","output":"### Answer: AGGRIEVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Injured\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 forged) DAGGER I'VE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foul shot home and away (2-3)","output":"### Answer: IN-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foul shot\n IN(at home) **plus**(and) OFF(away;gone).\nDefn: \u2026 in billiards."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Root out no old-fashioned uprising of rebellious excolonists (7)","output":"### Answer: YANKEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: rebellious excolonists\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 uprising) [ SEEK(to root out) + NAY(old-fashioned word for \"no\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is home for a doctor who travels backwards (6)","output":"### Answer: TARDIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It is home for a doctor who travels backwards\n 'TIS(contraction of \"it is\") **containing**(home for) [A + **reversal of**(\u2026 who travels backwards) DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") ].\nAnswer: The police box that is home for TV's Doctor Who, who travels backwards (and forwards) in time. A nicely done WIWD (wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Down below, a bat is dissected (2,1,3,3)","output":"### Answer: AT A LOW EBB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Down\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is dissected) BELOW, A BAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French soldiers, at the last minute, are put in force (9)","output":"### Answer: LEGISLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put in force\n LE(French for \"the\") + GIS(soldiers in the US Army) + LATE(at the last minute;at an advanced time, as in \"late in the evening\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Issue from corrupt source (9)","output":"### Answer: OFFSPRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Issue\n OFF(containing errors;corrupt) + SPRING(a source, that from which something, well, springs out of).\nAnswer:  As in \"Couple who spends much time on mattress sooner or later gets offspring.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Squeal from loose stones on church (7)","output":"### Answer: SCREECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Squeal\n SCREE(loose stones covering a slope) **placed above**(on) CH(abbrev. for \"church\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mostly raw part of meal? (6)","output":"### Answer: RADISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mostly raw part of meal\n **The 1st two letters of**(Mostly) \"raw \" + DISH(a part;a course of a meal).\nAnswer: \u2026, which is mostly eaten raw as part of a meal. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Religious singers lowered one in divine fluid (5)","output":"### Answer: CHOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Religious singers\n \"i\"(Roman numeral for \"one\") moved down(lowered \u2026) in \"ichor\"(the fluid said to flow in the veins of the ancient Greek divinities)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For example Frankenstein's Shelley could improvise feverishly imaginative openings (3-2)","output":"### Answer: SCI-FI \n ### Explanation: Definition: For example Frankenstein\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 openings) \"Shelley could improvise feverishly imaginative\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Helicopter dodges hospital at high speed (5)","output":"### Answer: APACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: at high speed \n \"Apache\"(the military helicopter) **minus**(dodges) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hospital\").\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is it true? Trivially, a fantasy world generated by computer (7,7)","output":"### Answer: VIRTUAL REALITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: world generated by computer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fantasy) TRUE? TRIVIALLY, A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gather a crowd (5)","output":"### Answer: AMASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gather\n A + MASS(a crowd of people or things)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild balls receive an audible sigh (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERGROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild\n OVER(a series of balls bowled in cricket) **plus**(receive) **homophone of**(audible) \"groan\"(a sigh)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crack to produce tears in branch (7)","output":"### Answer: DECRYPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crack\n CRY(to produce tears) **contained in**(in) DEPT(abbrev. for \"department\";a branch of an organization).\nDefn: \u2026 a cypher."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cold, small river submerged two fish-heads (7)","output":"### Answer: SNIFFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cold\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + NILE(the African river) **containing**(submerged) **two of the 1st letter of**(\u2026-heads) \"fish \".\nAnswer:  I think the plural form is used when referring to a cold."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: South African support for Israeli (5)","output":"### Answer: SABRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Israeli\n SA(abbrev. for South Africa) + BRA(support for the feminine chest).\nDefn: A native-born Israeli Jew."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blind and bald Roman, 51, arrested (9)","output":"### Answer: OBLIVIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blind\n OBVIOUS(overt;undisguised;bald) **containing**(\u2026, arrested) LI(Roman numeral for 51)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Understands a supplement may show fluctuation (9)","output":"### Answer: SEESAWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: show fluctuation\n SEES(understands) + A + WING(an extension;a supplement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loud animal kept in stall (5)","output":"### Answer: DEFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: stall\n F(abbrev. for \"forte\", a musical direction to play loudly) **contained in**(\u2026 kept in) DEER(a hoofed antlered animal).\nDefn: To stall or to delay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suspects play with conkers (7)","output":"### Answer: RECKONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suspects\n **Anagram of**(play with) CONKERS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What paparazzi did to saint got dropped off (7)","output":"### Answer: SNAPPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: What paparazzi did\n S(abbrev. for \"saint\") **plus**(got) NAPPED(fell asleep;dropped off)\nDefn: \u2026 with a camera."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A small coterie reinterpreted obscure knowledge (9)","output":"### Answer: ESOTERICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: obscure knowledge\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reinterpreted) [A + S(abbrev. for \"small\") + COTERIE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They react when detectives are kidnapped (5)","output":"### Answer: ACIDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They react\n AS(when, as in \"as you walk into the room\u2026\") **containing**(\u2026 are kidnapped) CID(abbrev. for the Criminal Investigation Department, consisting of detectives).\nDefn: \u2026 chemically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Callous urges could appear at breakfast-time (4-6,4)","output":"### Answer: HARD-BOILED EGGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: could appear at breakfast-time\n HARD-BOILED(callous;unfeeling) + EGGS(urges, as in \"behind a successful man, there is a woman who eggs him on\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trigger-happy terrorists sick in belief only odd characters allowed (9)","output":"### Answer: IRASCIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trigger-happy\n IRA(abbrev. for the Irish Republican Army;terrorists) + **starting from the 1st, every other letter of**(\u2026 only odd characters allowed) \"sick in belief \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoyed by experiment on chromosome (5)","output":"### Answer: TESTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annoyed\n TEST(an experiment) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) Y(together with X, the 2 sex chromosomes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worth, perhaps, gold in two islands or even more so (1,8)","output":"### Answer: A FORTIORI \n ### Explanation: Definition: even more so\n [A FORT](an example of which;perhaps is Fort Worth, a city in Texas, USA) + [ OR(the colour of gold in heraldry) **contained in**(in) **two of** I(abbrev. for \"island\") ].\nAnswer: As in \"if my boss can't do it, then, a fortiori, neither can I\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inflicts noise and offensive odours (5)","output":"### Answer: REEKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: offensive odours\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 noise) \"wreaks\"(inflicts, eg. damage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Injured by dagger I've forged (9)","output":"### Answer: AGGRIEVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Injured\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 forged) DAGGER I'VE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foul shot home and away (2-3)","output":"### Answer: IN-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foul shot\n IN(at home) **plus**(and) OFF(away;gone).\nDefn: \u2026 in billiards."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Root out no old-fashioned uprising of rebellious excolonists (7)","output":"### Answer: YANKEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: rebellious excolonists\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 uprising) [ SEEK(to root out) + NAY(old-fashioned word for \"no\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is home for a doctor who travels backwards (6)","output":"### Answer: TARDIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It is home for a doctor who travels backwards\n 'TIS(contraction of \"it is\") **containing**(home for) [A + **reversal of**(\u2026 who travels backwards) DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") ].\nAnswer: The police box that is home for TV's Doctor Who, who travels backwards (and forwards) in time. A nicely done WIWD (wordplay intertwined with defn.) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Down below, a bat is dissected (2,1,3,3)","output":"### Answer: AT A LOW EBB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Down\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is dissected) BELOW, A BAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French soldiers, at the last minute, are put in force (9)","output":"### Answer: LEGISLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put in force\n LE(French for \"the\") + GIS(soldiers in the US Army) + LATE(at the last minute;at an advanced time, as in \"late in the evening\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Issue from corrupt source (9)","output":"### Answer: OFFSPRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Issue\n OFF(containing errors;corrupt) + SPRING(a source, that from which something, well, springs out of).\nAnswer:  As in \"Couple who spends much time on mattress sooner or later gets offspring.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Squeal from loose stones on church (7)","output":"### Answer: SCREECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Squeal\n SCREE(loose stones covering a slope) **placed above**(on) CH(abbrev. for \"church\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mostly raw part of meal? (6)","output":"### Answer: RADISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mostly raw part of meal\n **The 1st two letters of**(Mostly) \"raw \" + DISH(a part;a course of a meal).\nAnswer: \u2026, which is mostly eaten raw as part of a meal. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Religious singers lowered one in divine fluid (5)","output":"### Answer: CHOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Religious singers\n \"i\"(Roman numeral for \"one\") moved down(lowered \u2026) in \"ichor\"(the fluid said to flow in the veins of the ancient Greek divinities)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For example Frankenstein's Shelley could improvise feverishly imaginative openings (3-2)","output":"### Answer: SCI-FI \n ### Explanation: Definition: For example Frankenstein\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 openings) \"Shelley could improvise feverishly imaginative\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Helicopter dodges hospital at high speed (5)","output":"### Answer: APACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: at high speed \n \"Apache\"(the military helicopter) **minus**(dodges) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hospital\").\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl outwardly loving and enchanting (9)","output":"### Answer: GLAMOROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: enchanting\n **The 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 outwardly) \"Girl\" + AMOROUS(loving)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medic facing no hospital work, as it were, in decline (5)","output":"### Answer: DROOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: decline\n DR(abbrev. for a medical doctor) **plus**(facing) [ O(signifying 0;no) OP(abbrev. for \"operation\", hospital work, one might say;as it were) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blue van's crashed, avoiding very restricted traffic area (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BUS LANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: restricted traffic area\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 crashed) [ \"Blue van's\" **minus**(avoiding) \"v\"(abbrev. for \"very\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swelling muscles two seconds back (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSCESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swelling\n ABS(short for the abdominal muscles) + **reversal of**(\u2026 back) [ S(abbrev. for \"second\", in time notation) + SEC(short for the time period of a second, the second of two seconds in this clue) ].\nDefn: \u2026 or inflammation leading to pus accumulation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New driver operating by Fenland location without company (6)","output":"### Answer: LONELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: without company\n L(the plate displayed by a learner or new driver) + ON(operating, as with an electrical appliance) **plus**(by) ELY(the region or city located in eastern England with extensive fens)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tennis player in largely awkward game (8)","output":"### Answer: WAWRINKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tennis player\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 game) [IN + \"awkward\" **minus its last letter**(largely \u2026) ].\nAnswer:  Stan, Swiss professional tennis player."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Variable drink in university (4)","output":"### Answer: YALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: university\n Y(symbol for a variable quantity in maths, as in an x-y graph) + ALE(an alcoholic drink).\nAnswer: One of the Ivy League universities in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's produced by soldiers in a colony? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: FORMIC ACID \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's produced by soldiers in a colony\n Cryptic defn: What's found in soldier ants (and the rest of their society) in an ant colony."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bent type prison reformed (10)","output":"### Answer: PROPENSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bent\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reformed) TYPE PRISON.\nDefn: An inclination or tendency."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A companion beginning to exaggerate pain (4)","output":"### Answer: ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pain\n A + CH(abbrev. for a Companion of Honour, a British title) + **the 1st letter of**(beginning to) \"exaggerate \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oil facility about to be put by remarkable railway (8)","output":"### Answer: REFINERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oil facility\n RE(about;with reference to) **plus**(to be put by) FINE(remarkable) + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow with prestigious award in circle of followers (6)","output":"### Answer: FANDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: circle of followers\n F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") + AND(with;plus) + OM(abbrev. for \"Order of Merit\";an award for distinguished service)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Asian language and English found in Asian island (7)","output":"### Answer: BENGALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian language\n ENG(abbrev. for \"English) **contained in**(found in) BALI(the Asian island in Indonesia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corruption shown by a French lawyer in domed building (7)","output":"### Answer: ROTUNDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: domed building\n ROT(corruption) **plus**(shown by) UN(French for \"a\") + DA(abbrev. for \"District Attorney\", a prosecuting lawyer in the US)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool damaged pewter with no end of haste (5)","output":"### Answer: TWERP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fool\n **Anagram of**(damaged) [ \"pewter\" **minus the last letter of**(with no end of) \"haste \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rock band hated room for playing (9)","output":"### Answer: MOTORHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rock band\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for playing) HATED ROOM.\nDefn:  \u2026 playing heavy metal rock and roll music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fail to work with inventor? Certainly (2,5,2)","output":"### Answer: GO BELLY UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fail\n GO(to work;to function properly, as in \"the car won't go\") + BELL(Alexander Graham, inventor of the telephone) + YUP(informal of yes;sure;certainly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Team magazine (7)","output":"### Answer: ARSENAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Team,magazine\n Double defn: 1st: English football team; and 2nd: A store for weapons and munitions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seemingly wise sort in rowing boat heading off (6)","output":"### Answer: ORACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seemingly wise sort\n \"coracle\"(a small rounded rowing boat) **minus its 1st letter**(heading off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncovered shop enhanced somewhat (4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncovered\n **Hidden in**(. somewhat) \"shop enhanced \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A fool carrying money in dated cave formation (10)","output":"### Answer: STALAGMITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cave formation\n [ A + GIT(a fool) **containing**(carrying) M(abbrev. for \"money\") ] **contained in**(in) STALE(dated;no longer new)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inspector not tolerating laxity in locality (8)","output":"### Answer: DISTRICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: locality\n DI(abbrev. for \"Detective Inspector\", the police rank) + STRICT(not tolerating laxity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Characterising Indian, say, in the main? (7)","output":"### Answer: OCEANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the main\n OCEAN(an example of which;say is the Indian Ocean) + -IC(the suffix that forms an adjective, denoting a characteristic, as in \"metallic\").\nAnswer: Describing something pertaining to the main;the sea, as in \"oceanic fauna\" or \"oceanic currents\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food, for example, stocked by educational body (5)","output":"### Answer: PASTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\n AS(for example, as in \"spring flowers, as the tulip\") **contained in**(stocked by) PTA(abbrev. for a Parent-Teacher Association in a school)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minor cost possibly probed by unionist in business group (10)","output":"### Answer: CONSORTIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: business group\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 possibly) MINOR COST\n**containing**(probed by) U(abbrev. for \"unionist\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chap about 50 put in terror in imaginary world (9)","output":"### Answer: DREAMLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: imaginary world\n [ MAN(a chap) **containing**(about) L(Roman numeral for 50) ] **contained in**(put in) DREAD(terror)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Geordie politician accepting dodgy loan? That's illuminating (4,4)","output":"### Answer: NEON LAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's illuminating\n [ NE(abbrev. for the North East of England, or Tyneside, a native or inhabitant of which is a Geordie) + MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament) ] **containing**(accepting) **anagram of**(dodgy) LOAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Displeasure with battery, maybe (7)","output":"### Answer: OFFENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Displeasure,battery, maybe\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"to give someone offence\"; and 2nd: An example of which;maybe, is battery, the unlawful beating or wounding or touching in a hostile manner of a person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: By the sound of it, woman with impenetrable intonation (7)","output":"### Answer: CADENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: intonation\n **Homophone of**(By the sound of it) [\"Kay\" (a feminine name) + \"dense\"(impenetrable, as in \"a dense jungle\") ]. I'm not sure about the second half of the homophone.\nDefn: The modulation of the voice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joking comment, nothing less, in pub (6)","output":"### Answer: BANTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joking\n \"note\"(a written comment) **minus**(\u2026 less) \"O\"(letter representing 0;nothing) **contained in**(in) BAR(a pub).\nDefn: As a noun, or does \"comment\" do double duty?."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book in beginning a mechanical creation (5)","output":"### Answer: ROBOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a mechanical creation\n B(abbrev. for \"book\") **contained in**(in) ROOT(the beginning;the origin, as in \"the root of all evil\u2026\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son overlooked in joint legal document (4)","output":"### Answer: WRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal document\n \"s\"(abbrev. for \"son\") **deleted from**(overlooked) \"wrist\"(a skeletal joint)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A nameless sentimentalist \u2013 like Basil? (8)","output":"### Answer: AROMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Basil\n A + \"romantic\"(a sentimentalist) **minus**(\u2026less) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"name\").\nDefn: A characteristic of;like, basil the herb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What astronomers must do to improve (4,2)","output":"### Answer: LOOK UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: to improve\n Cryptic defn: Reference to those who look into outer space."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 22 down set the ball rolling (4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 22 down,set the ball rolling\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small mammal with horn, active at sea (10)","output":"### Answer: CHEVROTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small mammal\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 at sea) HORN, ACTIVE.\nAnswer: Aka the mousedeer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Specialist in the Middle East has no time for rockery plant (6)","output":"### Answer: ARABIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rockery plant\n \"Arabist\"(a specialist in things MiddleEastern) **minus**(has no) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preserve core for Curie in French-Polish setting \u2026 (8)","output":"### Answer: ENSHRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preserve\n **The middle letter of**(core for) \"Curie\" **contained in**(in \u2026 setting) [ EN(French for \"in\") + SHINE(polish;sheen) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: college VIP retaining a core here? (7)","output":"### Answer: REACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: core here\n RECTOR(a college VIP;principal) **containing**(retaining) A.\nAnswer: A nuclear reactor which has a core, the chamber where the reaction takes place."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Credit for 22 down, say (7)","output":"### Answer: ANAGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: say\n An example of which;say, is \"credit\" for \"direct\"(answer to 22 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salt can't stand and is back first (8)","output":"### Answer: SULPHATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salt\n HATE(can't stand;can't tolerate) **placed after**(\u2026 first) **reversal of**(\u2026 is back) PLUS(and;additional to).\nDefn: \u2026 from sulphuric acid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When small, I should be with short people (6)","output":"### Answer: DOTTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: When small, I should be\n DOT and TED(short forms of \"Dorothy\" and \"Edward\" respectively, the names of two people).\nDefn: What the written small;lower case letter \"I\" should be."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's out to make reductions (10)","output":"### Answer: DISCOUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's out to make reductions\n **Anagram of**(out to make) REDUCTIONS. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue.\nAnswer: \u2026 who reduces prices."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Predator about to move freely (4)","output":"### Answer: FLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: move freely\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) WOLF(a predator)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chap, say, with a wine store (6)","output":"### Answer: BODEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine store\n BOD(a chap;fellow, from short for \"body\") + EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;say) **plus**(with) A.\nDefn: \u2026 especially in Spanish-speaking countries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French dramatist's singular Rabelaisian quality (8)","output":"### Answer: RACINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rabelaisian quality\n RACINE(Jean Baptiste, French dramatist)'S + S(abbrev. for \"singular\").\nDefn: \u2026 pertaining to Francois Rabelais' bawdy jokes and songs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ripe bananas in an American restaurant (8)","output":"### Answer: CREPERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: restaurant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 bananas) RIPE **contained in**(in) CREE(a native American)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign captain up (4)","output":"### Answer: OMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) NEMO(fictional captain in Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River heard in wood (6)","output":"### Answer: STICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 heard i) \"Styx\"(the river in Hades)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Downtown, say, having dismissed last presenter (8)","output":"### Answer: CLARKSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: presenter\n \"Clark song\"(an example of;say, a song sung by Petula Clark was the 60s hit \"Downtown\") **minus its last letter**(having dismissed last).\nAnswer: Jeremy, recently dismissed (contract not renewed) presenter of the TV series \"Top Gear\". Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 22 down river, OK? (10)","output":"### Answer: FORTHRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 22 down\n FORTH(a river in southern Scotland) + RIGHT(okay!)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: African member of order importing skirts from Burundi area (6)","output":"### Answer: NUBIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: African\n NUN(a female member of a religious order) **containing**(importing) [ **the 1st and last letters of**(skirts from) \"Burundi \" + A(abbrev. for \"area\") ].\nDefn: \u2026 from an ancient region of NE Africa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smart card's first used by machine operator (6)","output":"### Answer: CLEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smart\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"card\" + LEVER(a device used to operate machinery)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angel holding stuff for traveller (10)","output":"### Answer: BACKPACKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: traveller\n BACKER(aka an angel, who comes to the rescue of those\/that with financial problems, but at a price of course) **containing**(holding) PACK(to stuff;to cram into).\nDefn: \u2026 on the cheap, carrying stuff on his back."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Visual artist's taken in \u2013 like Sibyl? (8)","output":"### Answer: ORACULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Sibyl\n OCULAR(visual;seen by the eye) **containing**(\u2026's taken in) RA(a member of the UK Royal Academy of Arts;an artist).\nDefn: \u2026, the oracle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What stops a good-for-nothing boozer? (8)","output":"### Answer: ALEHOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: boozer\n EH(an expression equivalent to the query \"What?\") **contained in**(stops) [A + LOUSE(a good-for-nothing person)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Safe container for tungsten alloy (6)","output":"### Answer: PEWTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: alloy\n PETER(a safe;a cash box) **containing**(container for) W(the chemical symbol for the element tungsten, aka wolfram).\nDefn: \u2026 of tin, lead, and sometimes amounts of other metals such as copper and antimony."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Workers collectively embracing socialist leader to show solidarity (6)","output":"### Answer: UNISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: solidarity\n UNION(workers collectively) **containing**(embracing) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"socialist \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frank's guide (6)","output":"### Answer: DIRECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frank,guide\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discover stuff in detached houses (4)","output":"### Answer: FIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discover\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 houses) \"stuff in detached \".\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A nameless sentimentalist \u2013 like Basil? (8)","output":"### Answer: AROMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Basil\n A + \"romantic\"(a sentimentalist) **minus**(\u2026less) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"name\").\nDefn: A characteristic of;like, basil the herb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What astronomers must do to improve (4,2)","output":"### Answer: LOOK UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: improve\n Cryptic defn: Reference to those who look into outer space."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 22 down set the ball rolling (4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 22 down,set the ball rolling\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small mammal with horn, active at sea (10)","output":"### Answer: CHEVROTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small mammal\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 at sea) HORN, ACTIVE.\nAnswer: Aka the mousedeer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Specialist in the Middle East has no time for rockery plant (6)","output":"### Answer: ARABIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rockery plant\n \"Arabist\"(a specialist in things MiddleEastern) **minus**(has no) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preserve core for Curie in French-Polish setting \u2026 (8)","output":"### Answer: ENSHRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preserve\n **The middle letter of**(core for) \"Curie\" **contained in**(in \u2026 setting) [ EN(French for \"in\") + SHINE(polish;sheen) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: college VIP retaining a core here? (7)","output":"### Answer: REACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: core here\n RECTOR(a college VIP;principal) **containing**(retaining) A.\nAnswer: A nuclear reactor which has a core, the chamber where the reaction takes place."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Credit for 22 down, say (7)","output":"### Answer: ANAGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: say\n An example of which;say, is \"credit\" for \"direct\"(answer to 22 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salt can't stand and is back first (8)","output":"### Answer: SULPHATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salt\n HATE(can't stand;can't tolerate) **placed after**(\u2026 first) **reversal of**(\u2026 is back) PLUS(and;additional to).\nDefn: \u2026 from sulphuric acid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When small, I should be with short people (6)","output":"### Answer: DOTTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: When small, I should be\n DOT and TED(short forms of \"Dorothy\" and \"Edward\" respectively, the names of two people).\nDefn: What the written small;lower case letter \"I\" should be."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's out to make reductions (10)","output":"### Answer: DISCOUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's out to make reductions\n **Anagram of**(out to make) REDUCTIONS. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue.\nAnswer: \u2026 who reduces prices."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Predator about to move freely (4)","output":"### Answer: FLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: move freely\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) WOLF(a predator)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chap, say, with a wine store (6)","output":"### Answer: BODEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine store\n BOD(a chap;fellow, from short for \"body\") + EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;say) **plus**(with) A.\nDefn: \u2026 especially in Spanish-speaking countries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French dramatist's singular Rabelaisian quality (8)","output":"### Answer: RACINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rabelaisian quality\n RACINE(Jean Baptiste, French dramatist)'S + S(abbrev. for \"singular\").\nDefn: \u2026 pertaining to Francois Rabelais' bawdy jokes and songs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ripe bananas in an American restaurant (8)","output":"### Answer: CREPERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: restaurant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 bananas) RIPE **contained in**(in) CREE(a native American)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign captain up (4)","output":"### Answer: OMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) NEMO(fictional captain in Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River heard in wood (6)","output":"### Answer: STICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 heard i) \"Styx\"(the river in Hades)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Downtown, say, having dismissed last presenter (8)","output":"### Answer: CLARKSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: presenter\n \"Clark song\"(an example of;say, a song sung by Petula Clark was the 60s hit \"Downtown\") **minus its last letter**(having dismissed last).\nAnswer: Jeremy, recently dismissed (contract not renewed) presenter of the TV series \"Top Gear\". Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 22 down river, OK? (10)","output":"### Answer: FORTHRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 22 down\n FORTH(a river in southern Scotland) + RIGHT(okay!)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: African member of order importing skirts from Burundi area (6)","output":"### Answer: NUBIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: African\n NUN(a female member of a religious order) **containing**(importing) [ **the 1st and last letters of**(skirts from) \"Burundi \" + A(abbrev. for \"area\") ].\nDefn: \u2026 from an ancient region of NE Africa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smart card's first used by machine operator (6)","output":"### Answer: CLEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smart\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"card\" + LEVER(a device used to operate machinery)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angel holding stuff for traveller (10)","output":"### Answer: BACKPACKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: traveller\n BACKER(aka an angel, who comes to the rescue of those\/that with financial problems, but at a price of course) **containing**(holding) PACK(to stuff;to cram into).\nDefn: \u2026 on the cheap, carrying stuff on his back."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Visual artist's taken in \u2013 like Sibyl? (8)","output":"### Answer: ORACULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Sibyl\n OCULAR(visual;seen by the eye) **containing**(\u2026's taken in) RA(a member of the UK Royal Academy of Arts;an artist).\nDefn: \u2026, the oracle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What stops a good-for-nothing boozer? (8)","output":"### Answer: ALEHOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: boozer\n EH(an expression equivalent to the query \"What?\") **contained in**(stops) [A + LOUSE(a good-for-nothing person)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Safe container for tungsten alloy (6)","output":"### Answer: PEWTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: alloy\n PETER(a safe;a cash box) **containing**(container for) W(the chemical symbol for the element tungsten, aka wolfram).\nDefn: \u2026 of tin, lead, and sometimes amounts of other metals such as copper and antimony."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Workers collectively embracing socialist leader to show solidarity (6)","output":"### Answer: UNISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: solidarity\n UNION(workers collectively) **containing**(embracing) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"socialist \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frank's guide (6)","output":"### Answer: DIRECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frank,guide\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discover stuff in detached houses (4)","output":"### Answer: FIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discover\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 houses) \"stuff in detached \".\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support person on call (5,2)","output":"### Answer: STAND BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\n STANDBY (or \"stand-by\", one ready to act in an emergency).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capricious to show a sign of nervousness after blunder (7)","output":"### Answer: ERRATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capricious\n A + TIC(a muscular spasm as a sign of nervousness) **placed after**(after) ERR(a blunder)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taxes initially rise astronomically, then eventually stabilise (5)","output":"### Answer: RATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taxes\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(initially) \"rise astronomically, then eventually stabilise \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surprisingly, Attlee ran as deputy (9)","output":"### Answer: ALTERNATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: deputy\n **Anagram of**(Surprisingly) ATTLEE RAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Declared her possibly dead after church (10)","output":"### Answer: PRONOUNCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Declared\n PRONOUN(an example of which;possibly is the word \"her\") + [ D(abbrev. for \"dead\") **placed after**(after) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Employs corrupt practices after sailor leaves (4)","output":"### Answer: USES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Employs\n \"abuses\"(corrupt practices) **minus**(after \u2026 leaves) \"AB\"(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Operating on NHS at times causes surprise (12)","output":"### Answer: ASTONISHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: surprise\n **Anagram of**(Operating) ON NHS AT TIMES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Story about a strange female cat is acceptable (12)","output":"### Answer: SATISFACTORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: acceptable\n STORY **containing**(about) { A + **anagram of**(strange) [F(abbrev. for \"female\") + CAT IS] }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rule out an inducement (4)","output":"### Answer: LURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an inducement\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) RULE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In a state of depression, head of department dismissed empty legacy (10)","output":"### Answer: DEJECTEDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: In a state of depression\n **The 1st letter of**(head of) \"department \" + EJECTED(dismissed;forced to leave) + \"legacy \" **minus all its inner letters**(empty \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cutting ditch next to a new junction (9)","output":"### Answer: TRENCHANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cutting\n TRENCH(a ditch) **plus**(next to) A + N(abbrev. for \"new\") + T(a type of junction where a road meets another but does not cross it).\nDefn: Keen;incisive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some Cumbria rhododendrons form a prickly shrub (5)","output":"### Answer: BRIAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a prickly shrub\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"Cumbria rhododendrons \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evil prophet said to be genuine (7)","output":"### Answer: SINCERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: genuine\n SIN(an evil) + **homophone of**(\u2026 said to be) \"seer\"(a prophet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Encouraged a plot to capture alien aircraft finally (7)","output":"### Answer: ABETTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Encouraged\n A + BED(a plot, say, in a garden) **containing**(to capture) [ET(abbrev. for \"extra-terrestrial\", the alien) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"aircraft \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Band is ready after half past (6)","output":"### Answer: STRIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Band\n RIPE(ready;mature, eg. for consumption) **placed after**(after) **the last 2 letters of**(half) \"past\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: CIA not involved in court case (6)","output":"### Answer: ACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: court case\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 involved) CIA NOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughter is to have strip of land (10)","output":"### Answer: DISPOSSESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: strip of land\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") + IS + POSSESS(to have).\nDefn: To strip one of his\/her land."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long to get paid by the end of May (5)","output":"### Answer: YEARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long\n EARN(to get paid for services done) **placed after**(by) **the last letter of**(the end of) \"May \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mix with street revolutionary on the far left, say (9)","output":"### Answer: EXTREMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: on the far left, say\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 revolutionary) [ MIX **plus**(with) STREET]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unusual resistance to song being sung (4)","output":"### Answer: RARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unusual\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 being sung) [R(symbol for electrical resistance, in physics) **plus**(to) \"air\"(a song)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Umpire's new skill set up move to another place (8)","output":"### Answer: TRANSFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: move to another place\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 set up, in a down clue) [ REF(short for \"referee\";an umpire)'S + N(abbrev. for \"new\") + ART(a skill) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spray trees with carbon dioxide as a wood preservative (8)","output":"### Answer: CREOSOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a wood preservative\n **Anagram of**(Spray) [TREES **plus**(with) COO(or CO2, the chemical formula for carbon dioxide) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of fish, albeit bizarre (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARITABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\n CHAR(a fish related to and resembling the salmon) +**anagram of**(\u2026 bizarre) ALBEIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Typically bring up refusal to state how old one is (2,7)","output":"### Answer: ON AVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Typically\n **Reversal of**(bring up, in a down clue) NO(a refusal) + AVER(to state;to declare) + AGE(the measure of how old one is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cuts off income support, when collecting well behind time (8)","output":"### Answer: ISOLATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cuts off\n IS(abbrev. for \"income support\", as used by the UK government) **containing**(when collecting) [SO LATE](well behind time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About time he operates as first minister (8)","output":"### Answer: STURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: first minister\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **contained in**(About \u2026) SURGEON(he who operates).\nAnswer: Nicola, First Minister of Scotland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He can't stop to build on the new technology (6)","output":"### Answer: ADDICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: He can't stop\n ADD(to build on) ICT(abbrev. for \"information and communications technology\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cross lengthy bridleway in the middle (6)","output":"### Answer: HYBRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cross\n **The middle 6 letters of**(\u2026 in the middle) \"lengthy bridleway \".\nDefn: \u2026 between species or types."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In addition, there is no need to run for it (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: In addition,there is no need to run for it\n Double defn: 2nd: Cryptically, a point in cricket where you don't have to make a run for it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Active communist is a pain (4)","output":"### Answer: ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a pain\n A(abbrev. for \"active\") + CHE(Guevara, renowned communist or Marxist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Damn brilliant? (7)","output":"### Answer: FLAMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Damn,brilliant\n Double defn: 1st: An intensifier, as in \"a damn good pianist\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Award lower degree after third from London? (7)","output":"### Answer: DIPLOMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Award\n DIP(to lower;to drop) + [ MA(abbrev. for for a Master of Arts degree) **placed after**(after) **the 1st two letters(out of six) of**(third from) \"London \"].\nDefn: \u2026 from an academic institution."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Given support as in difficulties, evidently distressing on every front (5)","output":"### Answer: AIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Given support\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 on every front) \"as in difficulties, evidently distressing \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pose altered wearing absurd theatrical make-up (4,5)","output":"### Answer: NOSE PUTTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: theatrical make-up\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 altered) POSE **contained in**(wearing) NUTTY(absurd).\nDefn: \u2026 to alter the shape of the nose."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Responsible adult resentful \u2013 minding hell for the most part? (10)","output":"### Answer: BABYSITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Responsible adult\n BITTER(resentful) **containing**(minding) \"abyss\"(hell, where evil spirits dwell) **minus its last letter**(for the most part).\nDefn: \u2026 minding one that could be hell to mind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possibly a Christmas cracker to pull thus contains letters on a pencil in red, say? (8)","output":"### Answer: WISHBONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possibly a Christmas cracker to pull\n [ SO(thus;in this manner, as in \"do it thus\") **containing**(contains) HB(the letters on a lead pencil, signifying that the lead is medium hard) ] **contained in**(in) WINE(a type of which;say is a red).\nDefn: That which resembles a Christmas cracker when pulled, ie. splits into 2 uneven parts. (I couldn't find a Christmas cracker that was called a wishbone.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lifesaver, as bloom catches showers (5,7)","output":"### Answer: BRAIN SURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: A lifesaver\n BURGEON(to bloom;to flourish) **containing**(catches) RAINS(showers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A sucker, one who is no longer in love with farming? (9,3)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACTOR FAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A sucker\n EX-(prefix signifying \"no longer\";once) [TRACTOR FAN](cryptically, one who loves farming, tractor and all).\nDefn: \u2026 of gases."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Embarrassing defeat, as swimmer drops head (4)","output":"### Answer: ROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Embarrassing defeat\n \"trout\"(a piscine swimmer) **minus its 1st letter**(drops head)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild thing joining clubs as a swinger? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TIGER WOODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a swinger\n TIGER(a wild beast) **plus**(joining) WOODS(type of clubs to be found in a golfer's hands).\nDefn: \u2026, professionally, on the golf course, and off it too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spraying of tear gas ultimately a shocking police tactic? (5)","output":"### Answer: TASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a shocking police tactic\n **Anagram of**(Spraying of) [TEAR + **the last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"gas \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That will teach you maths, other examples to some extent (2,5)","output":"### Answer: SO THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: That will teach you\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 to some extent) \"maths, other examples \".\nAnswer: An expression indicating something is being done against someone else's wishes, as in \"I'm not doing it, so there!\". If the latter was meant as a punishment, then \"that will teach you\" could convey the same intent."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shock provided inside nappy material (7)","output":"### Answer: TERRIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shock\n IF(provided;in such a case) **contained in**(inside) TERRY(a woven cotton fabric used for nappies;diapers, and towels)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overweight insect embodying a pair of insects, might you say? (6)","output":"### Answer: FLABBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overweight\n FLY(an insect) **containing**(embodying) [A + B,B(the pronunciation of which;might you say, is \"bee,bee\";a pair of insects) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nerves, small quantity within muscles (6)","output":"### Answer: ABDABS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nerves\n DAB(a small quantity, say, of paint) **contained in**(within) ABS(short for the abdominal muscles).\nAnswer: Extreme anxiety, cf. the heebie-jeebies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guardian spies (no lie) out to steal Times leader \u2013 that's corporate skulduggery (10,9)","output":"### Answer: INDUSTRIAL ESPIONAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: corporate skulduggery\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) GUARDIAN SPIES (NO LIE) **containing**(to steal) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Times \". I guess it could also happen amongst newspapers, too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bloke biting tail of huge, agile carnivore (5)","output":"### Answer: GENET \n ### Explanation: Definition: agile carnivore\n GENT(a bloke) **containing**(biting) **the last letter of**(tail of) \"huge \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More compact packing is preferable, primarily, for pharmacist (9)","output":"### Answer: DISPENSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: pharmacist\n DENSER(more compact;more squeezed into a smaller volume) **containing**(packing) [IS + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026, primarily) \"preferable \"].\nDefn: \u2026 or one who dispenses pharmaceuticals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Innocent, possibly, as a satirist (4)","output":"### Answer: POPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Innocent, possibly,a satirist\n Double defn: 1st: The Roman Catholic leader, a number of whom;possibly, were titled Innocent; and 2nd: Alexander, 18th century English poet famous for his satirical verse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stranger diet, sour balls (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTSIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stranger\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 balls up) DIET, SOUR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All the possibilities in a US state, fine and good (8)","output":"### Answer: ANYTHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: All the possibilities\n A + NY(abbrev. for New York, the US state) + THIN(fine;of very small thickness) **plus**(and) G(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just about survive seeing nurse possibly pocketing wad, unexpectedly (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TREAD WATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just about survive\n TREATER(how one might;possibly, describe a hospital nurse) **containing**(pocketing) **anagram of**(\u2026, unexpectedly) WAD.\nDefn: Just keeping one's head above water, spending effort but achieving little or no progress."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frightfully nice trait is involved (9)","output":"### Answer: INTRICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: involved\n **Anagram of**(Frightfully) NICE TRAIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unblinking female lacking features on the head? (8)","output":"### Answer: FEARLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unblinking\n F(abbrev. for \"female\") + EARLESS(without;lacking the hearing organs located on the head)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group claiming tycoon is a harlot (8)","output":"### Answer: STRUMPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a harlot\n SET(a group of similar things) **containing**(claiming) TRUMP(Donald, American tycoon)\nAnswer: I guess his detractors might call him that."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital once cut, reported shortly as showing little growth (6)","output":"### Answer: BONSAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: little growth\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, reported) [\"Bonn\"(once capital of Germany) + \"scythe\"(to cut with a, well, scythe)] **minus the last phoneme**(shortly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Item no longer in pubs, hard to lose \u2013 is lost! (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: lost\n \"ashtray\"(an item no longer seen in pubs since the smoking ban) **minus**(\u2026 to lose) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Occurrence where detainee finally gets let out (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Occurrence\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"detainee \" **plus**(gets) VENT(to let out gases and liquids)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Damn brilliant? (7)","output":"### Answer: FLAMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Damn,brilliant\n Double defn: 1st: An intensifier, as in \"a damn good pianist\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Award lower degree after third from London? (7)","output":"### Answer: DIPLOMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Award\n DIP(to lower;to drop) + [ MA(abbrev. for for a Master of Arts degree) **placed after**(after) **the 1st two letters(out of six) of**(third from) \"London \"].\nDefn: \u2026 from an academic institution."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Given support as in difficulties, evidently distressing on every front (5)","output":"### Answer: AIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Given support\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 on every front) \"as in difficulties, evidently distressing \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pose altered wearing absurd theatrical make-up (4,5)","output":"### Answer: NOSE PUTTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: theatrical make-up\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 altered) POSE **contained in**(wearing) NUTTY(absurd).\nDefn: \u2026 to alter the shape of the nose."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Responsible adult resentful \u2013 minding hell for the most part? (10)","output":"### Answer: BABYSITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Responsible adult\n BITTER(resentful) **containing**(minding) \"abyss\"(hell, where evil spirits dwell) **minus its last letter**(for the most part).\nDefn: \u2026 minding one that could be hell to mind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possibly a Christmas cracker to pull thus contains letters on a pencil in red, say? (8)","output":"### Answer: WISHBONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possibly a Christmas cracker to pull\n [ SO(thus;in this manner, as in \"do it thus\") **containing**(contains) HB(the letters on a lead pencil, signifying that the lead is medium hard) ] **contained in**(in) WINE(a type of which;say is a red).\nDefn: That which resembles a Christmas cracker when pulled, ie. splits into 2 uneven parts. (I couldn't find a Christmas cracker that was called a wishbone.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lifesaver, as bloom catches showers (5,7)","output":"### Answer: BRAIN SURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: A lifesaver\n BURGEON(to bloom;to flourish) **containing**(catches) RAINS(showers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A sucker, one who is no longer in love with farming? (9,3)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACTOR FAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A sucker\n EX-(prefix signifying \"no longer\";once) [TRACTOR FAN](cryptically, one who loves farming, tractor and all).\nDefn: \u2026 of gases."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Embarrassing defeat, as swimmer drops head (4)","output":"### Answer: ROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Embarrassing defeat\n \"trout\"(a piscine swimmer) **minus its 1st letter**(drops head)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild thing joining clubs as a swinger? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TIGER WOODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a swinger\n TIGER(a wild beast) **plus**(joining) WOODS(type of clubs to be found in a golfer's hands).\nDefn: \u2026, professionally, on the golf course, and off it too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spraying of tear gas ultimately a shocking police tactic? (5)","output":"### Answer: TASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a shocking police tactic\n **Anagram of**(Spraying of) [TEAR + **the last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"gas \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That will teach you maths, other examples to some extent (2,5)","output":"### Answer: SO THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: That will teach you\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 to some extent) \"maths, other examples \".\nAnswer: An expression indicating something is being done against someone else's wishes, as in \"I'm not doing it, so there!\". If the latter was meant as a punishment, then \"that will teach you\" could convey the same intent."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shock provided inside nappy material (7)","output":"### Answer: TERRIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shock\n IF(provided;in such a case) **contained in**(inside) TERRY(a woven cotton fabric used for nappies;diapers, and towels)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overweight insect embodying a pair of insects, might you say? (6)","output":"### Answer: FLABBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overweight\n FLY(an insect) **containing**(embodying) [A + B,B(the pronunciation of which;might you say, is \"bee,bee\";a pair of insects) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nerves, small quantity within muscles (6)","output":"### Answer: ABDABS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nerves\n DAB(a small quantity, say, of paint) **contained in**(within) ABS(short for the abdominal muscles).\nAnswer: Extreme anxiety, cf. the heebie-jeebies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guardian spies (no lie) out to steal Times leader \u2013 that's corporate skulduggery (10,9)","output":"### Answer: INDUSTRIAL ESPIONAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: corporate skulduggery\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) GUARDIAN SPIES (NO LIE) **containing**(to steal) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Times \". I guess it could also happen amongst newspapers, too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bloke biting tail of huge, agile carnivore (5)","output":"### Answer: GENET \n ### Explanation: Definition: agile carnivore\n GENT(a bloke) **containing**(biting) **the last letter of**(tail of) \"huge \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More compact packing is preferable, primarily, for pharmacist (9)","output":"### Answer: DISPENSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: pharmacist\n DENSER(more compact;more squeezed into a smaller volume) **containing**(packing) [IS + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026, primarily) \"preferable \"].\nDefn: \u2026 or one who dispenses pharmaceuticals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Innocent, possibly, as a satirist (4)","output":"### Answer: POPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Innocent, possibly,a satirist\n Double defn: 1st: The Roman Catholic leader, a number of whom;possibly, were titled Innocent; and 2nd: Alexander, 18th century English poet famous for his satirical verse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stranger diet, sour balls (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTSIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stranger\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 balls up) DIET, SOUR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All the possibilities in a US state, fine and good (8)","output":"### Answer: ANYTHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: All the possibilities\n A + NY(abbrev. for New York, the US state) + THIN(fine;of very small thickness) **plus**(and) G(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just about survive seeing nurse possibly pocketing wad, unexpectedly (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TREAD WATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just about survive\n TREATER(how one might;possibly, describe a hospital nurse) **containing**(pocketing) **anagram of**(\u2026, unexpectedly) WAD.\nDefn: Just keeping one's head above water, spending effort but achieving little or no progress."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frightfully nice trait is involved (9)","output":"### Answer: INTRICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: involved\n **Anagram of**(Frightfully) NICE TRAIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unblinking female lacking features on the head? (8)","output":"### Answer: FEARLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unblinking\n F(abbrev. for \"female\") + EARLESS(without;lacking the hearing organs located on the head)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group claiming tycoon is a harlot (8)","output":"### Answer: STRUMPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a harlot\n SET(a group of similar things) **containing**(claiming) TRUMP(Donald, American tycoon)\nAnswer: I guess his detractors might call him that."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital once cut, reported shortly as showing little growth (6)","output":"### Answer: BONSAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: little growth\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, reported) [\"Bonn\"(once capital of Germany) + \"scythe\"(to cut with a, well, scythe)] **minus the last phoneme**(shortly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Item no longer in pubs, hard to lose \u2013 is lost! (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: lost\n \"ashtray\"(an item no longer seen in pubs since the smoking ban) **minus**(\u2026 to lose) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Occurrence where detainee finally gets let out (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Occurrence\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"detainee \" **plus**(gets) VENT(to let out gases and liquids)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forgive old copper's error, initially (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forgive\n EX-(prefix signifying \"old\";former) + CU(symbol for the chemical element, copper)'S + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026, initially) \"error\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Union leader is more confident having taken much interest (6)","output":"### Answer: USURER \n ### Explanation: Definition: having taken much interest\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Union \" + SURER(more confident).\nDefn: Rather, one who has taken much by way of interest on a loan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Add to girl's r\u00e9sum\u00e9 (7)","output":"### Answer: SUMMARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: r\u00e9sum\u00e9\n SUM(to add;to total) **plus**(to) MARY(a girl's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Undeterred by discharge in the river (7)","output":"### Answer: DESPITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undeterred\n SPIT(bodily liquid discharge) **contained in**(in) DEE(any of the rivers with the same name in Wales, Scotland and England).\nDefn: Notwithstanding."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transported skip after a while (10)","output":"### Answer: SPELLBOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transported\n BOUND(to skip;to leap lightly) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) SPELL(a while;a period of time).\nDefn: Entranced;enchanted."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second comedian is hot stuff (4)","output":"### Answer: SWAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: hot stuff\n S(abbrev. for \"second\") + WAG(a comedian).\nDefn: As in \"stolen goods\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit man is to have a swim (5)","output":"### Answer: BATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to have a swim\n BAT(to hit with, well, a bat) + HE(third person pronoun for a man)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harasses people in wrong society (8)","output":"### Answer: TORMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harasses\n MEN(people, collectively, or, literally, about half of the people) **contained in**(in) TORT(a legal wrong which may result in a civil suit) + S(abbrev. for \"society\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son might have broken down without being in fear (8)","output":"### Answer: DISMAYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: being in fear\n [ S(abbrev. for \"son\") + MAY(might;could possibly) ] **contained in**(have \u2026 without) DIED(broken down, as with an engine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Longing to own good instrument (5)","output":"### Answer: GREED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Longing to own\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + REED(a musical wind instrument with a reed, an inserted piece that vibrates).\nDefn: An excessive desire to have."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier on as liberationists died (4)","output":"### Answer: PLOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier on\n PLO(abbrev. for the Palestine Liberation Organisation) + D(abbrev. for \"died\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carol accepts the problem, having superficial knowledge (10)","output":"### Answer: SMATTERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: superficial knowledge\n SING(to carol) **containing**(accepts) MATTER(a problem, as in \"what's the matter with your car?\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gateman upset tycoon (7)","output":"### Answer: MAGNATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tycoon\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset) GATEMAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild beast is all Igor dealt with (7)","output":"### Answer: GORILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild beast\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dealt with) ALL IGOR.\n\u2026 and here's to you \u2013 I'm sick of having my photo taken!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Odd nature of drink dispenser (3-3)","output":"### Answer: TEA-URN \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink dispenser\n **Anagram of**(Odd) NATURE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star drinking alcohol is on the slippery slope (3,3)","output":"### Answer: SKI RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: slippery slope\n SUN(the star in our solar system) **containing**(drinking) KIR(an alcohol drink of dry white wine or champagne, flavoured with cassis)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Provide egghead with witticism (5)","output":"### Answer: EQUIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provide\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026head) \"egg\" **plus**(with) QUIP(a witticism)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desert traveller books into legendary English town (7)","output":"### Answer: CAMELOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: legendary English town\n CAMEL(a mammal adapted for desert travel) + OT(abbrev. for the Old Testaments, books in the Bible).\nDefn: \u2026, the site of King Arthur's court."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Self-conscious when finding condom in the undergrowth (9)","output":"### Answer: SHRUBBERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: undergrowth\n SHY(self-conscious;not at ease in the company of others) **containing**(when finding \u2026 in) RUBBER(slang for a condom, from the material it is commonly made of).\nI'll refrain from commenting on the surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Issue about power of drug (5)","output":"### Answer: SPEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: drug\n SEED(one's issue;offspring) **containing**(about) P(symbol for \"power\" in physics).\nDefn: Slang for the stimulant drug, amphetamine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sally makes love with good man in suitable surroundings (7)","output":"### Answer: RIPOSTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sally\n [O(the letter signifying 0;love in tennis scores) **plus**(with) ST(abbrev. for \"saint\", a good man) ] **contained in**(in \u2026 surroundings) RIPE(suitable;right;opportune, as in \"the time is ripe for action\").\nDefn: A jocular retort."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cancelled leaflet in a rush (9)","output":"### Answer: RETRACTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancelled\n TRACT(a leaflet;pamphlet, especially of a religious or political nature) **contained in**(in) REED(rush;any of grass-like plants)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warder has studio constructed in jail (9)","output":"### Answer: CUSTODIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warder\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 constructed) STUDIO **contained in**(in) CAN(slang for \"jail\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Train Bill to become dazzling (9)","output":"### Answer: BRILLIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dazzling\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to become) TRAIN BILL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blow for Tory given Home Office approval (5,4)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT HOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blow\n RIGHT(the side of the political spectrum the Tories;Conservatives are on) **plus**(given) HO(abbrev. for for the \"Home Office\", the government department) OK(approval;endorsement).\nDefn: \u2026 from a pugilist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy over North American icon (7)","output":"### Answer: MADONNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: icon\n MAD(crazy) + ON(over, as in \"throw a sheet over the bed\") NA(abbrev. for North America).\nDefn: \u2026 of the Virgin Mary."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nobleman \u2013 that is, a king in past times (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: in past times\n EARL(an English nobleman) + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is) + R(abbrev. for \"Rex\";a king)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Libertine brooded a long time (5)","output":"### Answer: SATYR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Libertine\n SAT(brooded;sat on or hatched eggs) + YR(abbrev. for \"year\", a relatively long time period).\nAnswer: One who is sexually unrestrained, from the Greek mythological forest deity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clothes of many Londoners contain this (5)","output":"### Answer: NYLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothes of many Londoners contain this\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 contain) \"many Londoners\".\nDefn: \"This\" which can be made into clothes. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue.\n* (Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forgive old copper's error, initially (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forgive\n EX-(prefix signifying \"old\";former) + CU(symbol for the chemical element, copper)'S + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026, initially) \"error\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Union leader is more confident having taken much interest (6)","output":"### Answer: USURER \n ### Explanation: Definition: having taken much interest\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Union \" + SURER(more confident).\nDefn: Rather, one who has taken much by way of interest on a loan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Add to girl's r\u00e9sum\u00e9 (7)","output":"### Answer: SUMMARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: r\u00e9sum\u00e9\n SUM(to add;to total) **plus**(to) MARY(a girl's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Undeterred by discharge in the river (7)","output":"### Answer: DESPITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undeterred\n SPIT(bodily liquid discharge) **contained in**(in) DEE(any of the rivers with the same name in Wales, Scotland and England).\nDefn: Notwithstanding."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transported skip after a while (10)","output":"### Answer: SPELLBOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transported\n BOUND(to skip;to leap lightly) **placed after**(after, in an across clue) SPELL(a while;a period of time).\nDefn: Entranced;enchanted."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second comedian is hot stuff (4)","output":"### Answer: SWAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: hot stuff\n S(abbrev. for \"second\") + WAG(a comedian).\nDefn: As in \"stolen goods\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit man is to have a swim (5)","output":"### Answer: BATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to have a swim\n BAT(to hit with, well, a bat) + HE(third person pronoun for a man)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harasses people in wrong society (8)","output":"### Answer: TORMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harasses\n MEN(people, collectively, or, literally, about half of the people) **contained in**(in) TORT(a legal wrong which may result in a civil suit) + S(abbrev. for \"society\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son might have broken down without being in fear (8)","output":"### Answer: DISMAYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: being in fear\n [ S(abbrev. for \"son\") + MAY(might;could possibly) ] **contained in**(have \u2026 without) DIED(broken down, as with an engine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Longing to own good instrument (5)","output":"### Answer: GREED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Longing to own\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + REED(a musical wind instrument with a reed, an inserted piece that vibrates).\nDefn: An excessive desire to have."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier on as liberationists died (4)","output":"### Answer: PLOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier on\n PLO(abbrev. for the Palestine Liberation Organisation) + D(abbrev. for \"died\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carol accepts the problem, having superficial knowledge (10)","output":"### Answer: SMATTERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: superficial knowledge\n SING(to carol) **containing**(accepts) MATTER(a problem, as in \"what's the matter with your car?\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gateman upset tycoon (7)","output":"### Answer: MAGNATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tycoon\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset) GATEMAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild beast is all Igor dealt with (7)","output":"### Answer: GORILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild beast\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dealt with) ALL IGOR.\n\u2026 and here's to you \u2013 I'm sick of having my photo taken!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Odd nature of drink dispenser (3-3)","output":"### Answer: TEA-URN \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink dispenser\n **Anagram of**(Odd) NATURE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star drinking alcohol is on the slippery slope (3,3)","output":"### Answer: SKI RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: slippery slope\n SUN(the star in our solar system) **containing**(drinking) KIR(an alcohol drink of dry white wine or champagne, flavoured with cassis)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Provide egghead with witticism (5)","output":"### Answer: EQUIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provide\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026head) \"egg\" **plus**(with) QUIP(a witticism)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desert traveller books into legendary English town (7)","output":"### Answer: CAMELOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: legendary English town\n CAMEL(a mammal adapted for desert travel) + OT(abbrev. for the Old Testaments, books in the Bible).\nDefn: \u2026, the site of King Arthur's court."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Self-conscious when finding condom in the undergrowth (9)","output":"### Answer: SHRUBBERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: undergrowth\n SHY(self-conscious;not at ease in the company of others) **containing**(when finding \u2026 in) RUBBER(slang for a condom, from the material it is commonly made of).\nI'll refrain from commenting on the surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Issue about power of drug (5)","output":"### Answer: SPEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: drug\n SEED(one's issue;offspring) **containing**(about) P(symbol for \"power\" in physics).\nDefn: Slang for the stimulant drug, amphetamine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sally makes love with good man in suitable surroundings (7)","output":"### Answer: RIPOSTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sally\n [O(the letter signifying 0;love in tennis scores) **plus**(with) ST(abbrev. for \"saint\", a good man) ] **contained in**(in \u2026 surroundings) RIPE(suitable;right;opportune, as in \"the time is ripe for action\").\nDefn: A jocular retort."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cancelled leaflet in a rush (9)","output":"### Answer: RETRACTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancelled\n TRACT(a leaflet;pamphlet, especially of a religious or political nature) **contained in**(in) REED(rush;any of grass-like plants)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warder has studio constructed in jail (9)","output":"### Answer: CUSTODIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warder\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 constructed) STUDIO **contained in**(in) CAN(slang for \"jail\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Train Bill to become dazzling (9)","output":"### Answer: BRILLIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dazzling\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to become) TRAIN BILL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blow for Tory given Home Office approval (5,4)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT HOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blow\n RIGHT(the side of the political spectrum the Tories;Conservatives are on) **plus**(given) HO(abbrev. for for the \"Home Office\", the government department) OK(approval;endorsement).\nDefn: \u2026 from a pugilist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy over North American icon (7)","output":"### Answer: MADONNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: icon\n MAD(crazy) + ON(over, as in \"throw a sheet over the bed\") NA(abbrev. for North America).\nDefn: \u2026 of the Virgin Mary."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nobleman \u2013 that is, a king in past times (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: in past times\n EARL(an English nobleman) + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is) + R(abbrev. for \"Rex\";a king)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Libertine brooded a long time (5)","output":"### Answer: SATYR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Libertine\n SAT(brooded;sat on or hatched eggs) + YR(abbrev. for \"year\", a relatively long time period).\nAnswer: One who is sexually unrestrained, from the Greek mythological forest deity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clothes of many Londoners contain this (5)","output":"### Answer: NYLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothes of many Londoners contain this\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 contain) \"many Londoners\".\nDefn: \"This\" which can be made into clothes. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue.* *\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agreement announced for transatlantic transport (8)","output":"### Answer: CONCORDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: transatlantic transport\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 announced) \"concord\"(agreement;harmony).\nDefn: \u2026 capable of a top speed of over Mach 2."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brush that's about right for untidy figure (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: untidy figure\n SCUFF(to brush;rub a surface, until it becomes scratched) **containing**(that's about) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dine fancily, taken with hot site for cooking in Dutch city (9)","output":"### Answer: EINDHOVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dutch city\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fancily) DINE **plus**(taken with) H(abbrev. for \"hot\") + OVEN(a site;place for cooking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Number snubbed inventor \u2013 and another (5)","output":"### Answer: NOBEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\n NO(abbrev. for \"number\") + \"Bell\"(Alexander Graham, inventor of the telephone) **minus its last letter**(snubbed \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026 inventor, this time of dynamite."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minister's brass? (7)","output":"### Answer: STIPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minister's brass\n Cryptic defn: Money;brass as fixed and regular payment to a minister of the clergy. As distinct from the tart;brass of a minister in government?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tasteless stuff shown by, say, retired Catholic (7)","output":"### Answer: GELATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tasteless stuff\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, retired) EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;say) + LATIN(describing something that pertains to the Roman Catholic Church)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noticed minor changes in investigators' facility (8,4)","output":"### Answer: INCIDENT ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: investigators' facility\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 changes) NOTICED MINOR.\nDefn: \u2026 in a police station."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indulgence that's not good getting approval (12)","output":"### Answer: RATIFICATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: approval\n \"gratification\"(indulgence;statisfying one's appetites) **minus**(that's not) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plain promotional work that is following broadcast (7)","output":"### Answer: PRAIRIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plain\n PR(abbrev. for \"public relations\";promotional work) + [ IE(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is) **placed after**(following, in an across clue) AIR(to broadcast over the radio or TV, say) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unusually hardy conservationists in main outlet (7)","output":"### Answer: HYDRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: main outlet\n **Anagram of**(Unusually) HARDY + NT(abbrev. for the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, in full, the conservationist organisation in the UK).\nDefn: An upright pipe serving as an outlet from the main pipe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sly feature in game clubs disowned (5)","output":"### Answer: RAMBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sly feature\n \"crambo\"(game where one side must give a rhyme to a word or line provided by another) **minus**(\u2026 disowned) \"c\"(abbrev. for for \"clubs\", the suit in a card game).\nDefn: A feature film starring Sylvestor \"Sly\" Stallone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large Swedish company's fashionable instantly (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: LIKE A SHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: instantly\n L(abbrev. for \"large\") + IKEA(the Swedish company famous for its ready-to-assemble furniture)'S + HOT(fashionable;in)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discussion of unduly solemn chap (6)","output":"### Answer: ERNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: chap\n **Homophone of**(Discussion of) \"earnest\"(unduly solemn;serious, perhaps to the point of being zealous)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A boss set in order insulating material (8)","output":"### Answer: ASBESTOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: insulating material\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in order) A BOSS SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice left in city for rising comedian (6)","output":"### Answer: CLEESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: comedian\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 for rising) [ SEE(to notice) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") ] **contained in**(in) EC(the London postcode that includes almost all of the City of London) } .\nAnswer: John, of \"Monty Python\" and \"Fawlty Towers\" fame."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sister, one kept in business as messenger (6)","output":"### Answer: NUNCIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: messenger\n NUN(a sister in convent) + [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(kept in) CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a business organisation)].\nDefn: \u2026 sent by the Pope to a foreign capital as his diplomatic representative."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shade from loch recorded (5)","output":"### Answer: OCHRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shade\n **Hidden in**(from) \"loch recorded \".\nDefn: Any of the colours ranging from pale yellow to orange and red."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article about college penned by French painter, philosopher and novelist (5,8)","output":"### Answer: DAVID MITCHELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: novelist\n [ THE(the article in grammar) **containing**(about) C(abbrev. for \"college\") ] **contained in**(penned by) [ DAVID(Jacque-Louis, French painter) + MILL(John Stuart, British philosopher) ].\nDefn: An English novelist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist embroidering tale in poetic form (9)","output":"### Answer: CANALETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n **Anagram of**(embroidering) TALE **contained in**(in) CANTO(a main division of a long poem).\nAnswer: \u2026 from Venice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Release top diplomat's identity badge (8)","output":"### Answer: UNBUTTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Release\n A country's United Nations representative could be its top diplomat, and his\/her identity badge could be called a U.N. button."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Line scrawled in note showing e.g. text on a storage device (8)","output":"### Answer: FILENAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: e.g. text on a storage device\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 scrawled) LINE **contained in**(in) FAME(note, as in \"of note\";with fame).\nDefn: What might be written on the outside of a file, a storage device for documents and such."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go astern at sea to attract fish? It's of scant value (2,5,6)","output":"### Answer: NO GREAT SHAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's of scant value\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 at sea) GO ASTERN + HAKES(food fish with elongated bodies and large heads)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal fellow restricted by tight pledges for repayment (9)","output":"### Answer: NEFARIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\n F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") **contained in**(restricted by) [ NEAR(tight;stingy) + IOUS(written pledges to pay off a debt, from \"I owe you\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lot of fish served up in front of lake restaurant (8)","output":"### Answer: CREPERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: restaurant\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 served up) \"perch\"(a freshwater food fish) **minus its last letter**(A lot of \u2026) **placed above**(in front of) ERIE(one of the Great Lakes in N. America)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Figure on board supporting Labour politician, sham opponent (5,3)","output":"### Answer: STRAW MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sham opponent\n MAN(a piece on a chess board) **placed below**(supporting) STRAW(Jack, British Labour politician).\nDefn: A made-up, conveniently weak version of one's argument or position presented by one's opponent, so that the latter can easily tear it down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Companion in seat crumpled bag (6)","output":"### Answer: SACHET \n ### Explanation: Definition: bag\n CH(abbrev. for a Companion of Honour, a title conferred by the sovereign of the British Commonwealth) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 crumpled) SEAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rank Epstein's work, say, not close to Moore (6)","output":"### Answer: STATUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rank\n \"statues\"(examples of;say, British sculptor Jacob Epstein's work) **minus**(not) **the last letter of**(close to) \"Moore\". Henry Moore was another English sculptor, hence the surface reading.\nEpstein and  Moore \u2013 close or not close?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noted bowler getting duck (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noted bowler,duck\n Double defn: 1st: Francis, Vice Admiral of the English fleet at that time, noted (in what is probably an apocryphal anecdote) to have finished his game of bowls even upon learning of the impending attack by the Spanish Armada; and 2nd: \u2026 of the male sex.\n* (Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agreement announced for transatlantic transport (8)","output":"### Answer: CONCORDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: transatlantic transport\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 announced) \"concord\"(agreement;harmony).\nDefn: \u2026 capable of a top speed of over Mach 2."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brush that's about right for untidy figure (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: untidy figure\n SCUFF(to brush;rub a surface, until it becomes scratched) **containing**(that's about) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dine fancily, taken with hot site for cooking in Dutch city (9)","output":"### Answer: EINDHOVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dutch city\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fancily) DINE **plus**(taken with) H(abbrev. for \"hot\") + OVEN(a site;place for cooking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Number snubbed inventor \u2013 and another (5)","output":"### Answer: NOBEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\n NO(abbrev. for \"number\") + \"Bell\"(Alexander Graham, inventor of the telephone) **minus its last letter**(snubbed \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026 inventor, this time of dynamite."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minister's brass? (7)","output":"### Answer: STIPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minister's brass\n Cryptic defn: Money;brass as fixed and regular payment to a minister of the clergy. As distinct from the tart;brass of a minister in government?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tasteless stuff shown by, say, retired Catholic (7)","output":"### Answer: GELATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tasteless stuff\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, retired) EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;say) + LATIN(describing something that pertains to the Roman Catholic Church)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noticed minor changes in investigators' facility (8,4)","output":"### Answer: INCIDENT ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: investigators' facility\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 changes) NOTICED MINOR.\nDefn: \u2026 in a police station."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indulgence that's not good getting approval (12)","output":"### Answer: RATIFICATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: approval\n \"gratification\"(indulgence;statisfying one's appetites) **minus**(that's not) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plain promotional work that is following broadcast (7)","output":"### Answer: PRAIRIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plain\n PR(abbrev. for \"public relations\";promotional work) + [ IE(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is) **placed after**(following, in an across clue) AIR(to broadcast over the radio or TV, say) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unusually hardy conservationists in main outlet (7)","output":"### Answer: HYDRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: main outlet\n **Anagram of**(Unusually) HARDY + NT(abbrev. for the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, in full, the conservationist organisation in the UK).\nDefn: An upright pipe serving as an outlet from the main pipe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sly feature in game clubs disowned (5)","output":"### Answer: RAMBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sly feature\n \"crambo\"(game where one side must give a rhyme to a word or line provided by another) **minus**(\u2026 disowned) \"c\"(abbrev. for for \"clubs\", the suit in a card game).\nDefn: A feature film starring Sylvestor \"Sly\" Stallone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large Swedish company's fashionable instantly (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: LIKE A SHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: instantly\n L(abbrev. for \"large\") + IKEA(the Swedish company famous for its ready-to-assemble furniture)'S + HOT(fashionable;in)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discussion of unduly solemn chap (6)","output":"### Answer: ERNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: chap\n **Homophone of**(Discussion of) \"earnest\"(unduly solemn;serious, perhaps to the point of being zealous)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A boss set in order insulating material (8)","output":"### Answer: ASBESTOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: insulating material\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in order) A BOSS SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice left in city for rising comedian (6)","output":"### Answer: CLEESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: comedian\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 for rising) [ SEE(to notice) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") ] **contained in**(in) EC(the London postcode that includes almost all of the City of London) } .\nAnswer: John, of \"Monty Python\" and \"Fawlty Towers\" fame."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sister, one kept in business as messenger (6)","output":"### Answer: NUNCIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: messenger\n NUN(a sister in convent) + [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(kept in) CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a business organisation)].\nDefn: \u2026 sent by the Pope to a foreign capital as his diplomatic representative."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shade from loch recorded (5)","output":"### Answer: OCHRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shade\n **Hidden in**(from) \"loch recorded \".\nDefn: Any of the colours ranging from pale yellow to orange and red."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article about college penned by French painter, philosopher and novelist (5,8)","output":"### Answer: DAVID MITCHELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: novelist\n [ THE(the article in grammar) **containing**(about) C(abbrev. for \"college\") ] **contained in**(penned by) [ DAVID(Jacque-Louis, French painter) + MILL(John Stuart, British philosopher) ].\nDefn: An English novelist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist embroidering tale in poetic form (9)","output":"### Answer: CANALETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n **Anagram of**(embroidering) TALE **contained in**(in) CANTO(a main division of a long poem).\nAnswer: \u2026 from Venice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Release top diplomat's identity badge (8)","output":"### Answer: UNBUTTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Release\n A country's United Nations representative could be its top diplomat, and his\/her identity badge could be called a U.N. button."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Line scrawled in note showing e.g. text on a storage device (8)","output":"### Answer: FILENAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: e.g. text on a storage device\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 scrawled) LINE **contained in**(in) FAME(note, as in \"of note\";with fame).\nDefn: What might be written on the outside of a file, a storage device for documents and such."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go astern at sea to attract fish? It's of scant value (2,5,6)","output":"### Answer: NO GREAT SHAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's of scant value\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 at sea) GO ASTERN + HAKES(food fish with elongated bodies and large heads)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal fellow restricted by tight pledges for repayment (9)","output":"### Answer: NEFARIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\n F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") **contained in**(restricted by) [ NEAR(tight;stingy) + IOUS(written pledges to pay off a debt, from \"I owe you\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lot of fish served up in front of lake restaurant (8)","output":"### Answer: CREPERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: restaurant\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 served up) \"perch\"(a freshwater food fish) **minus its last letter**(A lot of \u2026) **placed above**(in front of) ERIE(one of the Great Lakes in N. America)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Figure on board supporting Labour politician, sham opponent (5,3)","output":"### Answer: STRAW MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sham opponent\n MAN(a piece on a chess board) **placed below**(supporting) STRAW(Jack, British Labour politician).\nDefn: A made-up, conveniently weak version of one's argument or position presented by one's opponent, so that the latter can easily tear it down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Companion in seat crumpled bag (6)","output":"### Answer: SACHET \n ### Explanation: Definition: bag\n CH(abbrev. for a Companion of Honour, a title conferred by the sovereign of the British Commonwealth) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 crumpled) SEAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rank Epstein's work, say, not close to Moore (6)","output":"### Answer: STATUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rank\n \"statues\"(examples of;say, British sculptor Jacob Epstein's work) **minus**(not) **the last letter of**(close to) \"Moore\". Henry Moore was another English sculptor, hence the surface reading.\nEpstein and  Moore \u2013 close or not close?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noted bowler getting duck (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noted bowler,duck\n Double defn: 1st: Francis, Vice Admiral of the English fleet at that time, noted (in what is probably an apocryphal anecdote) to have finished his game of bowls even upon learning of the impending attack by the Spanish Armada; and 2nd: \u2026 of the male sex.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.  (There is a setter's device involved.)\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am about to eat a corn-ground pasta (8)","output":"### Answer: MACARONI \n ### Explanation: Definition: pasta\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) [I AM] **containing**(to eat) **anagram of**(\u2026-ground) A CORN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guide woman into old city (5)","output":"### Answer: USHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guide\n SHE(pronoun for \"woman\") **contained in**(into) UR(the biblical city)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advisor's first to get behind concept (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: concept\n AIDE(an advisor) **with its 1st letter**(\u2026's first) **moved to the end**(to get behind)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meant to think over (10)","output":"### Answer: DELIBERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meant,to think over\n Double defn: 1st: Intentional."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Baking apple has core replaced with fine filling (6)","output":"### Answer: COOKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baking apple\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 replaced) CORE **containing**(with \u2026 filling) OK(fine;good)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Came to a funeral feast and downed half (8)","output":"### Answer: AWAKENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Came to\n A + WAKE(a funeral feast) **plus**(and) **the last 3 letters out of 6 of**(\u2026 half) \"downed \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sets about grabbing kiss that is most arousing! (7)","output":"### Answer: SEXIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most arousing\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) SETS **containing**(grabbing) [X(letter denoting a kiss) + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indie to run with copy (7)","output":"### Answer: EDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: copy\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 run) INDIE TO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pool money before getting expensive wool (8)","output":"### Answer: CASHMERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: expensive wool\n MERE(a pool;a lake) **placed after**(\u2026 before, in an across clue) CASH(money)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover for work in prison yard (6)","output":"### Answer: CANOPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\n OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a literary or musical piece of work) **contained in**(in) [ CAN(slang for prison) + Y(abbrev. for \"yard\", the unit of length) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Applied skills to bake ten quiches (10)","output":"### Answer: TECHNIQUES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Applied skills\n **Anagram of**(bake) TEN QUICHES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Path is part of guerrilla network (4)","output":"### Answer: LANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Path\n **Hidden in**(part of) \"guerrilla network \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn round and almost see bird (5)","output":"### Answer: GOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n GO(a turn in a game of 2 or more players) + O(letter representing a circle;round) **plus**(and) **the 1st 2 letters out of 3 of**(almost) \"see \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheers seven-nil slaughter! (8)","output":"### Answer: ENLIVENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 slaughter) SEVEN-NIL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chap has to admit Damon's hellish good looking (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: good looking\n HE(pronoun for \"chap\") **containing**(has to admit) **anagram of**(\u2026 hellish) DAMON'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American lawyer volunteers information (4)","output":"### Answer: DATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: information\n DA(abbrev. for \"district attorney\", a lawyer in America) + TA(abbrev. for \"Territorial Army\", consisting of volunteers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steal back to the German frontier (6)","output":"### Answer: BORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: frontier\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) ROB(to steal) **plus**(to) DER(German for \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Junk emails ultimately intend to deceive (7)","output":"### Answer: MISLEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: to deceive\n **Anagram of**(Junk) EMAILS + **the last letter of**(ultimately) \"intend \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Storage here for prize committee (8)","output":"### Answer: CUPBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Storage here\n CUP(a prize;a trophy in the form of, well, a cup) + BOARD(a committee)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prince has not taken up dance (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARLESTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n CHARLES(the First Prince of England) **plus**(has) **reversal of**(\u2026 taken up, in a down clue) NOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Struggle with husband being taken into service (6)","output":"### Answer: WRITHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggle\n W(abbrev. for \"with\") + [ H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **contained in**(being taken into) RITE(a service, often of a religious nature) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man covering for head gets honour from the Queen (10)","output":"### Answer: KNIGHTHOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: honour from the Queen\n KNIGHT(a man;a piece in a chess game) + HOOD(a covering for one's head)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pay out endlessly to acquire rodents raised as sample (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECIMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sample\n \"spend\"(to pay out) **minus its last letter**(endlessly) **containing**(to acquire) **reversal of**(\u2026 raised, in a down clue) MICE(rodents)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contestant not losing heart after abysmal pop single (8)","output":"### Answer: OPPONENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contestant\n \"not \" **minus its central letter**(losing heart) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) [ **anagram of**(abysmal) POP + ONE(single) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sh! Live Question Time broadcast has minute to go (2,5)","output":"### Answer: BE QUIET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sh!\n BE(to live;to exist) + **anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) [ QU(abbrev. for \"question\") + \"Time \" ] **minus**(has \u2026 to go) \"m\"(abbrev. for \"minute\", the time period)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prayer's no good \u2013 energy's required to get even (6)","output":"### Answer: AVENGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to get even\n AVE(short for the prayer \"Ave Maria\", also called \"Hail Mary\") + NG(abbrev. for \"no good\") **plus**(\u2026's required) E(abbrev. for \"energy\", in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give role to the French man (6)","output":"### Answer: CASTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: man\n CAST(to give a role to an actor) **plus**(to) LE(French for \"the\").\nDefn: \u2026 or a piece in a chess game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tax Mississippi bank, say (4)","output":"### Answer: LEVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tax\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"levee\"(an embankment alongside a river, common in the Mississippi (and the southern) area of the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fairy tale starts to unravel, lecherous animal showing a bit of leg (6)","output":"### Answer: FIBULA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of leg\n FIB(a fairy tale;a lie) + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"unravel, lecherous animal \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finished attempt to get result (6)","output":"### Answer: UPSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: result\n UP(finished;over, as in \"your time is up\") + SHOT(an attempt at doing something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dig right inside capsule (4)","output":"### Answer: PROD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dig\n R(abbrev. for \"right\") **contained in**(inside) POD(a capsule, eg. in a spacecraft)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collective elements of a party elite fighting to infiltrate extremists in tribe (10)","output":"### Answer: TUPPERWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collective elements of a party\n [ UPPER(the elite) + WAR(fighting) ] **contained in**(to infiltrate) **the 1st and last letters of**(extremists in) \"tribe \".\nDefn: Collectively, the items sold at \"parties\" described by the trademark brand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supporter of women once in ferment (6)","output":"### Answer: BUSTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporter of women once,ferment\n Double defn: 1st: A cushion or frame to support and expand the back of skirts used by;of women in the 19th century, and 2nd: Energetic and noisy activity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last of shag filling inhaler adapted as smoking pipe (8)","output":"### Answer: NARGHILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: smoking pipe\n **The last letter of**(Last of) \"shag \" **contained in**(filling) **anagram of**(\u2026 adapted) INHALER.  An apt surface.\n\u2026 I wonder what's she's smoking (shag maybe?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recently married man, outfit in black and white (9,6)","output":"### Answer: NEWCASTLE UNITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: outfit in black and white\n NEW\u2026UNITED(recently married) CASTLE(a man;a piece in a chess game).\nDefn: Soccer team;outfit whose traditional kit consists of black and white striped shirts, black shorts and black socks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nip round back of boozer, showing some pace (4)","output":"### Answer: TROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: some pace\n TOT(a nip;a small amount of liquor) **containing**(round) **the last letter of**(back of) \"boozer \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colours fade (4)","output":"### Answer: FLAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colours,fade\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, of a military unit, say; and 2nd: To lose vigour and strength."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is old, old tennis player (about a hundred) descriptive of some figure? (9)","output":"### Answer: ISOSCELES \n ### Explanation: Definition: descriptive of some figure\n IS + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + SELES(Monica, former tennis player) **containing**(about) C(Roman numeral for a hundred).\nDefn: \u2026, viz. a triangle with 2 equal sides."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trouble resting in mansion, I supposed (8)","output":"### Answer: INSOMNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trouble resting\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 supposed) MANSION, I."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: House in the shade (6)","output":"### Answer: ORANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: House,shade\n Double defn: Royal house currently ruling the Netherlands; and 2nd: \u2026 of colour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where cheap goods sold, scrap metal and fake Rolexes, primarily? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: FLEA MARKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where cheap goods sold\n **Anagram of**(scrap) [METAL **plus**(and) FAKE + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026, primarily) \"Rolexes \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mythical vessel written about in biography (4)","output":"### Answer: ARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mythical vessel\n **Reversal of**(about) **and hidden in**(in) \"biography \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country welcoming first of slimy sycophants (3-3)","output":"### Answer: YES-MEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sycophants\n YEMEN(the country in the south-western Arabian peninsula) **containing**(welcoming) **the 1st letter of**(first of) \"slimy \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sounds like one number plus another number is a lot (7)","output":"### Answer: FORTUNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a lot\n **Homophone of**(Sounds like) \"four\"(a number) **plus **TUNE(another type of number, a musical one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On which a squatter may be counting back two from 6 June 1944, fancifully speaking? (5)","output":"### Answer: BIDET \n ### Explanation: Definition: On which a squatter may be\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 speaking) \"B-Day\"( fancifully, D-Day, 6th of June 1944, the day of the Normandy landings, counting back two letters in the English alphabet from \"D\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learning Gaelic in Latvia? Not entirely! (7)","output":"### Answer: LETTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Learning\n \"Lett Erse\"(cryptically, the Gaelic language spoken by a Lett of Latvia) **minus its last letter **(Not entirely).\nDefn: \u2026 or knowledge, especially of literature, as in \"a man of letters\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US author has to hear literary work (6)","output":"### Answer: POETRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: literary work\n POE(Edgar Allan, US author) **plus**(has) TRY(to hear;to conduct a case in court)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US author, another with heartless novel (9)","output":"### Answer: HAWTHORNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: US author\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 novel) [ANOTHER + \"with\" **minus its inner letters**(heartless) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook three times, real pastry (7)","output":"### Answer: TARTLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: pastry\n **Anagram of**(Cook) [ T,T,T(three x abbrev. of \"time\") + REAL]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn handles on the rack over King Stephen's head \u2013 he's tall and thin! (13)","output":"### Answer: SPINDLESHANKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: he's tall and thin\n SPIN(to turn round an axis) + **anagram of**(\u2026 on the rack;tortured;tormented) HANDLES **placed above**(over, in a down clue) K(abbrev. for \"king\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's head) \"Stephen\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish oil as horrid for beef (9)","output":"### Answer: CHAROLAIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: beef\n CHAR(any of various troutlike fishes) + **anagram of**(\u2026 horrid) OIL AS.\nDefn: A breed of beef cattle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At last, a supporter of the steering mechanism? (7)","output":"### Answer: FINALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: At last\n ALLY(a supporter, in a cause or conflict) of a FIN(the steering mechanism used by underwater swimmers, aircraft, and watercraft)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shaved round fringes in tonsure, so cut (7)","output":"### Answer: SHORTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut\n SHORN(shaved, eg. fleece from a sheep) **containing**(round) **the 1st and last letters of**(fringes in) \"tonsure \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In conclusion, crack cocaine ultimately taken (7)","output":"### Answer: ENGAGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: taken\n END(the conclusion) **containing**(In \u2026, \u2026) [GAG(a crack;a joke) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"cocaine \" ].\nDefn: \u2026, caught, or enmeshed as with mechanical gears."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: If patient, batting is superior (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: If\n CASE(a patient in hospital) **placed below**(\u2026 is superior, in a down clue) IN(descriptive of the cricket side that is batting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bit to one side (5)","output":"### Answer: APART \n ### Explanation: Definition: to one side\n A + PART(a bit, not the whole).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fairy tale starts to unravel, lecherous animal showing a bit of leg (6)","output":"### Answer: FIBULA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of leg\n FIB(a fairy tale;a lie) + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"unravel, lecherous animal \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finished attempt to get result (6)","output":"### Answer: UPSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: result\n UP(finished;over, as in \"your time is up\") + SHOT(an attempt at doing something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dig right inside capsule (4)","output":"### Answer: PROD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dig\n R(abbrev. for \"right\") **contained in**(inside) POD(a capsule, eg. in a spacecraft)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collective elements of a party elite fighting to infiltrate extremists in tribe (10)","output":"### Answer: TUPPERWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collective elements of a party\n [ UPPER(the elite) + WAR(fighting) ] **contained in**(to infiltrate) **the 1st and last letters of**(extremists in) \"tribe \".\nDefn: Collectively, the items sold at \"parties\" described by the trademark brand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supporter of women once in ferment (6)","output":"### Answer: BUSTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporter of women once,ferment\n Double defn: 1st: A cushion or frame to support and expand the back of skirts used by;of women in the 19th century, and 2nd: Energetic and noisy activity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last of shag filling inhaler adapted as smoking pipe (8)","output":"### Answer: NARGHILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: smoking pipe\n **The last letter of**(Last of) \"shag \" **contained in**(filling) **anagram of**(\u2026 adapted) INHALER.  An apt surface.\n\u2026 I wonder what's she's smoking (shag maybe?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recently married man, outfit in black and white (9,6)","output":"### Answer: NEWCASTLE UNITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: outfit in black and white\n NEW\u2026UNITED(recently married) CASTLE(a man;a piece in a chess game).\nDefn: Soccer team;outfit whose traditional kit consists of black and white striped shirts, black shorts and black socks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nip round back of boozer, showing some pace (4)","output":"### Answer: TROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: some pace\n TOT(a nip;a small amount of liquor) **containing**(round) **the last letter of**(back of) \"boozer \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colours fade (4)","output":"### Answer: FLAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colours,fade\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, of a military unit, say; and 2nd: To lose vigour and strength."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is old, old tennis player (about a hundred) descriptive of some figure? (9)","output":"### Answer: ISOSCELES \n ### Explanation: Definition: descriptive of some figure\n IS + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + SELES(Monica, former tennis player) **containing**(about) C(Roman numeral for a hundred).\nDefn: \u2026, viz. a triangle with 2 equal sides."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trouble resting in mansion, I supposed (8)","output":"### Answer: INSOMNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trouble resting\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 supposed) MANSION, I."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: House in the shade (6)","output":"### Answer: ORANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: House,shade\n Double defn: Royal house currently ruling the Netherlands; and 2nd: \u2026 of colour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where cheap goods sold, scrap metal and fake Rolexes, primarily? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: FLEA MARKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where cheap goods sold\n **Anagram of**(scrap) [METAL **plus**(and) FAKE + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026, primarily) \"Rolexes \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mythical vessel written about in biography (4)","output":"### Answer: ARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mythical vessel\n **Reversal of**(about) **and hidden in**(in) \"biography \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country welcoming first of slimy sycophants (3-3)","output":"### Answer: YES-MEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sycophants\n YEMEN(the country in the south-western Arabian peninsula) **containing**(welcoming) **the 1st letter of**(first of) \"slimy \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sounds like one number plus another number is a lot (7)","output":"### Answer: FORTUNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a lot\n **Homophone of**(Sounds like) \"four\"(a number) **plus **TUNE(another type of number, a musical one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On which a squatter may be counting back two from 6 June 1944, fancifully speaking? (5)","output":"### Answer: BIDET \n ### Explanation: Definition: On which a squatter may be\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 speaking) \"B-Day\"( fancifully, D-Day, 6th of June 1944, the day of the Normandy landings, counting back two letters in the English alphabet from \"D\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learning Gaelic in Latvia? Not entirely! (7)","output":"### Answer: LETTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Learning\n \"Lett Erse\"(cryptically, the Gaelic language spoken by a Lett of Latvia) **minus its last letter **(Not entirely).\nDefn: \u2026 or knowledge, especially of literature, as in \"a man of letters\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US author has to hear literary work (6)","output":"### Answer: POETRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: literary work\n POE(Edgar Allan, US author) **plus**(has) TRY(to hear;to conduct a case in court)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US author, another with heartless novel (9)","output":"### Answer: HAWTHORNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: US author\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 novel) [ANOTHER + \"with\" **minus its inner letters**(heartless) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook three times, real pastry (7)","output":"### Answer: TARTLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: pastry\n **Anagram of**(Cook) [ T,T,T(three x abbrev. of \"time\") + REAL]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn handles on the rack over King Stephen's head \u2013 he's tall and thin! (13)","output":"### Answer: SPINDLESHANKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: he's tall and thin\n SPIN(to turn round an axis) + **anagram of**(\u2026 on the rack;tortured;tormented) HANDLES **placed above**(over, in a down clue) K(abbrev. for \"king\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's head) \"Stephen\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish oil as horrid for beef (9)","output":"### Answer: CHAROLAIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: beef\n CHAR(any of various troutlike fishes) + **anagram of**(\u2026 horrid) OIL AS.\nDefn: A breed of beef cattle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At last, a supporter of the steering mechanism? (7)","output":"### Answer: FINALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: At last\n ALLY(a supporter, in a cause or conflict) of a FIN(the steering mechanism used by underwater swimmers, aircraft, and watercraft)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shaved round fringes in tonsure, so cut (7)","output":"### Answer: SHORTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut\n SHORN(shaved, eg. fleece from a sheep) **containing**(round) **the 1st and last letters of**(fringes in) \"tonsure \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In conclusion, crack cocaine ultimately taken (7)","output":"### Answer: ENGAGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: taken\n END(the conclusion) **containing**(In \u2026, \u2026) [GAG(a crack;a joke) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"cocaine \" ].\nDefn: \u2026, caught, or enmeshed as with mechanical gears."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: If patient, batting is superior (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: If\n CASE(a patient in hospital) **placed below**(\u2026 is superior, in a down clue) IN(descriptive of the cricket side that is batting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bit to one side (5)","output":"### Answer: APART \n ### Explanation: Definition: to one side\n A + PART(a bit, not the whole).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suddenly stop riding? Time to get your skates on (6,2)","output":"### Answer: FREEZE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time to get your skates on\n  FREEZE(suddenly stop, as in \"freeze! don't move!\" or when a computer stops working for apparently no reason) + UP(on a horse;riding).\nDefn:  A period of freezing weather (shouldn't there be a hyphen to indicate that it's a noun?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article in duplicate goes over the pilot's head (6)","output":"### Answer: CANOPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: goes over the pilot's head\n AN(an article in grammar) **contained in**(in) COPY(a duplicate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He gets car to start after machine breakdown (8)","output":"### Answer: MECHANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: He gets car to start after machine breakdown\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 to start) \"car \" **placed after**(after, in an across clue) **anagram of**(\u2026 breakdown) MACHINE. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See an election return in the lounge (6)","output":"### Answer: LOLLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: lounge\n LO(see, as in \"lo and behold\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 return) POLL(an election).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rare slip in play results in retaliation (8)","output":"### Answer: REPRISAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: retaliation\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in play) RARE SLIP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Satisfied FBI agent (3)","output":"### Answer: FED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Satisfied,FBI agent\n Double defn: 2nd: From \"Federal Bureau of Investigation\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made a home for a good man in want (6)","output":"### Answer: NESTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made a home\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\";a good man) **contained in**(in) NEED(a want;a lack of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conductor's support for bringing back alternative string sound (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSTRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conductor's support\n **Reversal of**(bringing back) OR(a conjunction used to join alternatives) + STRUM(sound made by sweeping the strings in a musical instrument such as the guitar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage to assemble a party (4,2)","output":"### Answer: MAKE DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manage\n MAKE(to assemble;to create by joining parts, say, of a kit) + DO(a party;a social function).\nDefn: \u2026 with whatever is available, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Park on double lines \u2013 a curious thing to do (3)","output":"### Answer: PRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a curious thing to do\n P(abbrev. for \"park\") **plus**(on) RY(abbrev. for \"railway\", a track composed of a pair of parallel metal rails).\nDefn: \u2026, or a thing to do if you're curious."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He rooted for reform, being a Roosevelt (8)","output":"### Answer: THEODORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Roosevelt\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for reform) HE ROOTED.\nDefn: \u2026, one of two former US Presidents."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head branch (6)","output":"### Answer: ANTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Head branch\n Cryptic defn: A branched growth on, say, a male deer's head."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instrument certainly shorter when broken (8)","output":"### Answer: CLARINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 when broken) [ \"certainly \" **minus its last letter**(shorter) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoyed a number if having eaten (6)","output":"### Answer: MIFFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annoyed\n M(Roman numeral for 1000) + IF + FED(having eaten)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slow-moving, like a bullet, oddly enough (8)","output":"### Answer: SLUGGISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slow-moving\n SLUG(slang for a bullet) + -(G)ISH(from the suffix denoting likeness to).\nDefn: Not what a bullet is like, at odds;oddly enough, with the wordplay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Repast that is eaten in S. Africa (6)","output":"### Answer: MEALIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: eaten in S. Africa\n MEAL(a repast) + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is).\nDefn: A flour made from maize, a staple food in S. Africa and other sub-Saharan African regions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As it grows up it grows down (8)","output":"### Answer: DUCKLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: As it grows up it grows down\n Cryptic defn: Refering to the first plumage;down grown by a hatchling duck."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tin with drink is found in channel (8)","output":"### Answer: CANALISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: channel\n CAN(a tin, usually made from, well, tin) **plus**(with) ALE(an alcoholic drink) **containing**(\u2026 found in) \"is \".\nDefn: To direct the flow of, as in \"to channel your energy towards \u2026\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prom pier production is offensive (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPROPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: offensive\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 production) PROM PIER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How one danced when not quite sober? (6)","output":"### Answer: REELED \n ### Explanation: Definition: How one danced when not quite sober\n Cryptic defn: Reference to how, when drunk, one moved, or danced a form of Scottish dance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advise caution (6)","output":"### Answer: EXHORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advise,caution\n Double defn. Or a single definition even, as the two are synonymous, or at least similar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hemingway and Sterne novel (6)","output":"### Answer: ERNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hemingway\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 novel) STERNE.\nDefn: Hemingway, the American author."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preserve from predicament (6)","output":"### Answer: PICKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preserve,predicament\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 food in vinegar or brine, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refresh with a breather and a mineral (7)","output":"### Answer: RESTORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refresh\n REST(a breather) **plus**(and) ORE(a mineral from which metals are refined)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An academic stream (3)","output":"### Answer: DON \n ### Explanation: Definition: An academic,stream\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, or river, any of 3 with the same name in Scotland, England or Russia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dad's silent partner (3)","output":"### Answer: MUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dad's,silent,partner\n Double defn: 1st: Dad's partner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Principal occupation of a railway company? (8)","output":"### Answer: MAINLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: of a railway company\n MAIN(principal;most important) + LINE(an occupation;a trade, as in \"a line of wor\").\nDefn: Adjective describing that pertaining to a railway company, as in \"a mainline station\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appetite satisfied? One's more than enough! (8)","output":"### Answer: BELLYFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appetite satisfied? One's more than enough\n A simple definition: one of this is more than enough to satisfy your appetite. Or something more cryptic? Perhaps: \"belly full\"(appetite satisfied) **minus**\n**its last letter**(One's more than enough)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food in cans (8)","output":"### Answer: PORRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food in cans\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the food served in jails(slang for which is \"cans\"), from which is derived the slang for time served in jail."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Footholds in the financial world (6)","output":"### Answer: STOCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Footholds in the financial world\n Cryptic defn: That which are traded in the financial world, are also past instruments of punishment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feeling you've seen this clue before? (4,2)","output":"### Answer: DEJA VU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feeling you've seen this,before\n A simple definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having nothing particular to go, I'd fish (6)","output":"### Answer: IDLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having nothing particular to go\n I'D + LING(a fish of the cod family). I think there is a typo: \"do\" and not \"go\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puts down in the correct order (6)","output":"### Answer: PREENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puts down in the correct order\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the down feathers that a bird regularly maintains through cleaning and arranging them with its beak.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suddenly stop riding? Time to get your skates on (6,2)","output":"### Answer: FREEZE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time to get your skates on\n  FREEZE(suddenly stop, as in \"freeze! don't move!\" or when a computer programme stops working for apparently no reason) + UP(on a horse;riding).\nDefn:  A period of freezing weather (shouldn't there be a hyphen to indicate that it's a noun?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article in duplicate goes over the pilot's head (6)","output":"### Answer: CANOPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: goes over the pilot's head\n AN(an article in grammar) **contained in**(in) COPY(a duplicate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He gets car to start after machine breakdown (8)","output":"### Answer: MECHANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: He gets car to start after machine breakdown\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 to start) \"car \" **placed after**(after, in an across clue) **anagram of**(\u2026 breakdown) MACHINE. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See an election return in the lounge (6)","output":"### Answer: LOLLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: lounge\n LO(see, as in \"lo and behold\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 return) POLL(an election).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rare slip in play results in retaliation (8)","output":"### Answer: REPRISAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: retaliation\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in play) RARE SLIP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Satisfied FBI agent (3)","output":"### Answer: FED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Satisfied,FBI agent\n Double defn: 2nd: From \"Federal Bureau of Investigation\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made a home for a good man in want (6)","output":"### Answer: NESTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made a home\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\";a good man) **contained in**(in) NEED(a want;a lack of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conductor's support for bringing back alternative string sound (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSTRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conductor's support\n **Reversal of**(bringing back) OR(a conjunction used to join alternatives) + STRUM(sound made by sweeping the strings in a musical instrument such as the guitar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage to assemble a party (4,2)","output":"### Answer: MAKE DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manage\n MAKE(to assemble;to create by joining parts, say, of a kit) + DO(a party;a social function).\nDefn: \u2026 with whatever is available, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Park on double lines \u2013 a curious thing to do (3)","output":"### Answer: PRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a curious thing to do\n P(abbrev. for \"park\") **plus**(on) RY(abbrev. for \"railway\", a track composed of a pair of parallel metal rails).\nDefn: \u2026, or a thing to do if you're curious."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He rooted for reform, being a Roosevelt (8)","output":"### Answer: THEODORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Roosevelt\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for reform) HE ROOTED.\nDefn: \u2026, one of two former US Presidents."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head branch (6)","output":"### Answer: ANTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Head branch\n Cryptic defn: A branched growth on, say, a male deer's head."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instrument certainly shorter when broken (8)","output":"### Answer: CLARINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 when broken) [ \"certainly \" **minus its last letter**(shorter) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoyed a number if having eaten (6)","output":"### Answer: MIFFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annoyed\n M(Roman numeral for 1000) + IF + FED(having eaten)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slow-moving, like a bullet, oddly enough (8)","output":"### Answer: SLUGGISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slow-moving\n SLUG(slang for a bullet) + -(G)ISH(from the suffix denoting likeness to).\nDefn: Not what a bullet is like, at odds;oddly enough, with the wordplay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Repast that is eaten in S. Africa (6)","output":"### Answer: MEALIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: eaten in S. Africa\n MEAL(a repast) + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is).\nDefn: A flour made from maize, a staple food in S. Africa and other sub-Saharan African regions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As it grows up it grows down (8)","output":"### Answer: DUCKLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: As it grows up it grows down\n Cryptic defn: Refering to the first plumage;down grown by a hatchling duck."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tin with drink is found in channel (8)","output":"### Answer: CANALISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: channel\n CAN(a tin, usually made from, well, tin) **plus**(with) ALE(an alcoholic drink) **containing**(\u2026 found in) \"is \".\nDefn: To direct the flow of, as in \"to channel your energy towards \u2026\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prom pier production is offensive (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPROPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: offensive\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 production) PROM PIER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How one danced when not quite sober? (6)","output":"### Answer: REELED \n ### Explanation: Definition: How one danced when not quite sober\n Cryptic defn: Reference to how, when drunk, one moved, or danced a form of Scottish dance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advise caution (6)","output":"### Answer: EXHORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advise,caution\n Double defn. Or a single definition even, as the two are synonymous, or at least similar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hemingway and Sterne novel (6)","output":"### Answer: ERNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hemingway\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 novel) STERNE.\nDefn: Hemingway, the American author."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preserve from predicament (6)","output":"### Answer: PICKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preserve,predicament\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 food in vinegar or brine, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refresh with a breather and a mineral (7)","output":"### Answer: RESTORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refresh\n REST(a breather) **plus**(and) ORE(a mineral from which metals are refined)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An academic stream (3)","output":"### Answer: DON \n ### Explanation: Definition: An academic,stream\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, or river, any of 3 with the same name in Scotland, England or Russia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dad's silent partner (3)","output":"### Answer: MUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dad's,silent,partner\n Double defn: 1st: Dad's partner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Principal occupation of a railway company? (8)","output":"### Answer: MAINLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: of a railway company\n MAIN(principal;most important) + LINE(an occupation;a trade, as in \"a line of wor\").\nDefn: Adjective describing that pertaining to a railway company, as in \"a mainline station\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appetite satisfied? One's more than enough! (8)","output":"### Answer: BELLYFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appetite satisfied? One's more than enough\n A simple definition: one of this is more than enough to satisfy your appetite. Or something more cryptic? Perhaps: \"belly full\"(appetite satisfied) **minus**\n**its last letter**(One's more than enough)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food in cans (8)","output":"### Answer: PORRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food in cans\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the food served in jails(slang for which is \"cans\"), from which is derived the slang for time served in jail."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Footholds in the financial world (6)","output":"### Answer: STOCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Footholds in the financial world\n Cryptic defn: That which are traded in the financial world, are also past instruments of punishment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feeling you've seen this clue before? (4,2)","output":"### Answer: DEJA VU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feeling you've seen this,before\n A simple definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having nothing particular to go, I'd fish (6)","output":"### Answer: IDLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having nothing particular to go\n I'D + LING(a fish of the cod family). I think there is a typo: \"do\" and not \"go\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puts down in the correct order (6)","output":"### Answer: PREENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puts down in the correct order\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the down feathers that a bird regularly maintains through cleaning and arranging them with its beak. \nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country tavern bathed in antiquity? (8)","output":"### Answer: REPUBLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n PUB(a tavern) **contained in**(bathed in) RELIC(an antiquity, an object belonging or dating from ancient times)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emissary almost gets over smoothly (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: smoothly\n \"legate\"(an official emissary, say, one representing the Pope) **minus its last letter**(almost) **plus**(gets) O(abbrev. for \"over\", in cricket scores).\nDefn: \u2026 played, per the musical direction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Express search for weapon (3,5)","output":"### Answer: AIR RIFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon\n AIR(to express;to make known) + RIFLE(to search thoroughly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gathering in (2-4)","output":"### Answer: AT-HOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gathering\n [AT HOME](in one's home).\nDefn: A social gathering held in one's home."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Metric unit returns wrong temperature (not Fahrenheit) (5)","output":"### Answer: TESLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Metric unit\n **Reversal of**(returns) [ \"false\"(wrong) + T(abbrev. for \"tempterature\") **minus**(not) \"F\"(abbrev. for Fahrenheit) ].\nDefn: \u2026 of measurement of magnetic flux density, named after Nikola Tesla."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spooner's old horse set forth but couldn't get moving (9)","output":"### Answer: STAGNATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: couldn't get moving\n **Spoonerism of**[\"nag\"(an old horse) + \"stated\"(set forth;expressed in words) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like a bigot actively enjoying vigorous net rally (12)","output":"### Answer: INTOLERANTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a bigot actively\n INTO(enjoying;keenly interested in) + **anagram of**(vigorous) NET RALLY.\nDefn: How a bigot acts;behaves."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change to services in exclusive diners (12)","output":"### Answer: INSECTIVORES \n ### Explanation: Definition: exclusive diners\n **Anagram of**(Change) TO SERVICES IN.\nDefn: Mammals that include moles and hedgehogs that have a specific diet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drop in state benefit, small part of large range (9)","output":"### Answer: DOLOMITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of large range\n OMIT(to drop;not to consider) **contained in**(in) DOLE(state benefit for the unemployed) + S(abbrev. for \"small\").\nDefn: A mountain range that is part of the Alps, the larger range."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A spoken opening to worship (5)","output":"### Answer: ADORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to worship\n A + **homophone of**(spoken) \"door\"(an opening into an enclosure)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Applicant's hostile answer struck out in court (6)","output":"### Answer: CLIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Applicant\n \"alien\"(hostile;opposed to) **minus**(\u2026 struck out) \"a\"(abbrev. for \"answer) **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\", a short street).\nDefn: One who applies for, or requests, say, advice from a professional person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setting about 'eadgear to protect aviator (6,2)","output":"### Answer: FLYING AT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Setting about\n [FLYING \"hat\"](whimsically, headgear to protect one who is flying;an aviator) **minus its aspirate**(as in \"'eadgear\").\nDefn: Attacking fiercely."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunkard's put up with familiar routine (6)","output":"### Answer: SHTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: familiar routine\n A drunkard's way of pronouncing \"stick\"(put up with, as in \"\u2026 was willing to stick with her \u2026\").\nDefn: \u2026;act of a comedian."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sharpness in Greek cooking not good for rice dish (8)","output":"### Answer: KEDGEREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rice dish\n EDGE(a sharpness;a thin edge suitable for cutting) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 cooking) \"Greek\" **minus**(not) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tailor working in Venice area (6)","output":"### Answer: RIALTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Venice area\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 working) TAILOR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bite the dust like a snake, six having escaped (6)","output":"### Answer: PERISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bite the dust\n \"viperish\"(like a viper, the snake) **minus**(\u2026 having escaped) \"VI\"(Roman numeral for \"six\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This country's beer lacks content \u2013 I like tea! (9)","output":"### Answer: BRITANNIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: This country's\n \"beer\" **minus its inner letters**(lacks content) + I + TANNIC(like tea;containing tannins).\nDefn: Of this country, Britain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tricksters briefly oppress faithful patriots, pinching capital (12)","output":"### Answer: ILLUSIONISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tricksters\n \"ill-use\"(to oppress;to treat badly) **minus its last letter**(briefly \u2026) + \"Zionists\"(faithful patriots of Zionism) **minus its1st letter**(pinching capital)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Defeated leader's taken off and put away (5)","output":"### Answer: EATEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: put away\n \"beaten\"(defeated) **minus its 1st letter**(leader's taken off).\nDefn: \u2026 into one's stomach."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Germany's fifth column worried traitor (8)","output":"### Answer: APOSTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: traitor\n **The 5th letter of**(\u2026's fifth) \"Germany \" + POST(a column) + ATE(worried, as in \"his guilt ate at him\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing makes money round terminus when we can look round (4,4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN DAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: when we can look round\n O(letter signifying zero;nothing) + PAYS(makes money, as in \"a pension plan that pays him\") **containing**(round) END(the terminus, say, of a bus route).\nDefn: Times when we, the public, can look round an institution, eg. a school."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Miss cheese, served up with wine about one (12)","output":"### Answer: MADEMOISELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Miss \n **Reversal of**(\u2026, served up) EDAM(a Dutch cheese) **plus**(with) MOSELLE(a German light white wine) **containing**(about) I(Roman numeral for \"one').\nDefn: The French equivalent of the English \"miss\", a young unmarried girl or woman. A multinational clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting mean, incensed by Catholic petition (9)","output":"### Answer: AVERAGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Getting mean\n RAGING(incensed with anger) **placed below**(by, in a down clue) AVE(short for \"Ave Maria\", the Catholic prayer petitioning the Virgin Mary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raised routes through Cape adopted by northbound boss (8)","output":"### Answer: VIADUCTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raised routes \n VIA(through;by way of) + [ C(abbrev. for \"cape\" in geography) **contained in**(adopted by) **reversal of**(northbound, in a down clue) STUD(a boss;a circular rounded protuberance) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traditionally, David's son taken in by seer (8)","output":"### Answer: PSALMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traditionally, David\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") **contained in**(taken in by) PALMIST(a professed seer who reads palms).\nDefn: The biblical King David to whom was traditionally attributed many of the Psalms in the Bible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish suitable for tea dance, say (6)","output":"### Answer: CONGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish suitable for tea\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"conga\"(a dance originating in Cuba).\nDefn: \u2026, some species of which are used as food, for tea perhaps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Project to scuttle bombardier, potentially (6)","output":"### Answer: BEETLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Project,scuttle,bombardier, potentially\n Triple defn: 1st: To project;to overhang; and 2nd: To scuttle;to scurry; and 3rd: An example of which;potentially, is the bombardier."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obsessive turning up in Scotsman's clothing (5)","output":"### Answer: MANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obsessive\n **Reversal of**(turning up) IN **contained in**(\u2026's clothing) MAC(Gaelic for \"son\", used as a prefix in many Scottish surnames).\n* (Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country tavern bathed in antiquity? (8)","output":"### Answer: REPUBLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n PUB(a tavern) **contained in**(bathed in) RELIC(an antiquity, an object belonging or dating from ancient times)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emissary almost gets over smoothly (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: smoothly\n \"legate\"(an official emissary, say, one representing the Pope) **minus its last letter**(almost) **plus**(gets) O(abbrev. for \"over\", in cricket scores).\nDefn: \u2026 played, per the musical direction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Express search for weapon (3,5)","output":"### Answer: AIR RIFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon\n AIR(to express;to make known) + RIFLE(to search thoroughly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gathering in (2-4)","output":"### Answer: AT-HOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gathering\n [AT HOME](in one's home).\nDefn: A social gathering held in one's home."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Metric unit returns wrong temperature (not Fahrenheit) (5)","output":"### Answer: TESLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Metric unit\n **Reversal of**(returns) [ \"false\"(wrong) + T(abbrev. for \"tempterature\") **minus**(not) \"F\"(abbrev. for Fahrenheit) ].\nDefn: \u2026 of measurement of magnetic flux density, named after Nikola Tesla."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spooner's old horse set forth but couldn't get moving (9)","output":"### Answer: STAGNATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: couldn't get moving\n **Spoonerism of**[\"nag\"(an old horse) + \"stated\"(set forth;expressed in words) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like a bigot actively enjoying vigorous net rally (12)","output":"### Answer: INTOLERANTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a bigot actively\n INTO(enjoying;keenly interested in) + **anagram of**(vigorous) NET RALLY.\nDefn: How a bigot acts;behaves."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change to services in exclusive diners (12)","output":"### Answer: INSECTIVORES \n ### Explanation: Definition: exclusive diners\n **Anagram of**(Change) TO SERVICES IN.\nDefn: Mammals that include moles and hedgehogs that have a specific diet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drop in state benefit, small part of large range (9)","output":"### Answer: DOLOMITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of large range\n OMIT(to drop;not to consider) **contained in**(in) DOLE(state benefit for the unemployed) + S(abbrev. for \"small\").\nDefn: A mountain range that is part of the Alps, the larger range."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A spoken opening to worship (5)","output":"### Answer: ADORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to worship\n A + **homophone of**(spoken) \"door\"(an opening into an enclosure)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Applicant's hostile answer struck out in court (6)","output":"### Answer: CLIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Applicant\n \"alien\"(hostile;opposed to) **minus**(\u2026 struck out) \"a\"(abbrev. for \"answer) **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\", a short street).\nDefn: One who applies for, or requests, say, advice from a professional person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setting about 'eadgear to protect aviator (6,2)","output":"### Answer: FLYING AT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Setting about\n [FLYING \"hat\"](whimsically, headgear to protect one who is flying;an aviator) **minus its aspirate**(as in \"'eadgear\").\nDefn: Attacking fiercely."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunkard's put up with familiar routine (6)","output":"### Answer: SHTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: familiar routine\n A drunkard's way of pronouncing \"stick\"(put up with, as in \"\u2026 was willing to stick with her \u2026\").\nDefn: \u2026;act of a comedian."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sharpness in Greek cooking not good for rice dish (8)","output":"### Answer: KEDGEREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rice dish\n EDGE(a sharpness;a thin edge suitable for cutting) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 cooking) \"Greek\" **minus**(not) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tailor working in Venice area (6)","output":"### Answer: RIALTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Venice area\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 working) TAILOR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bite the dust like a snake, six having escaped (6)","output":"### Answer: PERISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bite the dust\n \"viperish\"(like a viper, the snake) **minus**(\u2026 having escaped) \"VI\"(Roman numeral for \"six\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This country's beer lacks content \u2013 I like tea! (9)","output":"### Answer: BRITANNIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: This country's\n \"beer\" **minus its inner letters**(lacks content) + I + TANNIC(like tea;containing tannins).\nDefn: Of this country, Britain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tricksters briefly oppress faithful patriots, pinching capital (12)","output":"### Answer: ILLUSIONISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tricksters\n \"ill-use\"(to oppress;to treat badly) **minus its last letter**(briefly \u2026) + \"Zionists\"(faithful patriots of Zionism) **minus its1st letter**(pinching capital)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Defeated leader's taken off and put away (5)","output":"### Answer: EATEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: put away\n \"beaten\"(defeated) **minus its 1st letter**(leader's taken off).\nDefn: \u2026 into one's stomach."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Germany's fifth column worried traitor (8)","output":"### Answer: APOSTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: traitor\n **The 5th letter of**(\u2026's fifth) \"Germany \" + POST(a column) + ATE(worried, as in \"his guilt ate at him\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing makes money round terminus when we can look round (4,4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN DAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: when we can look round\n O(letter signifying zero;nothing) + PAYS(makes money, as in \"a pension plan that pays him\") **containing**(round) END(the terminus, say, of a bus route).\nDefn: Times when we, the public, can look round an institution, eg. a school."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Miss cheese, served up with wine about one (12)","output":"### Answer: MADEMOISELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Miss \n **Reversal of**(\u2026, served up) EDAM(a Dutch cheese) **plus**(with) MOSELLE(a German light white wine) **containing**(about) I(Roman numeral for \"one').\nDefn: The French equivalent of the English \"miss\", a young unmarried girl or woman. A multinational clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting mean, incensed by Catholic petition (9)","output":"### Answer: AVERAGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Getting mean\n RAGING(incensed with anger) **placed below**(by, in a down clue) AVE(short for \"Ave Maria\", the Catholic prayer petitioning the Virgin Mary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raised routes through Cape adopted by northbound boss (8)","output":"### Answer: VIADUCTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raised routes \n VIA(through;by way of) + [ C(abbrev. for \"cape\" in geography) **contained in**(adopted by) **reversal of**(northbound, in a down clue) STUD(a boss;a circular rounded protuberance) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traditionally, David's son taken in by seer (8)","output":"### Answer: PSALMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traditionally, David\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") **contained in**(taken in by) PALMIST(a professed seer who reads palms).\nDefn: The biblical King David to whom was traditionally attributed many of the Psalms in the Bible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish suitable for tea dance, say (6)","output":"### Answer: CONGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish suitable for tea\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"conga\"(a dance originating in Cuba).\nDefn: \u2026, some species of which are used as food, for tea perhaps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Project to scuttle bombardier, potentially (6)","output":"### Answer: BEETLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Project,scuttle,bombardier, potentially\n Triple defn: 1st: To project;to overhang; and 2nd: To scuttle;to scurry; and 3rd: An example of which;potentially, is the bombardier."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obsessive turning up in Scotsman's clothing (5)","output":"### Answer: MANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obsessive\n **Reversal of**(turning up) IN **contained in**(\u2026's clothing) MAC(Gaelic for \"son\", used as a prefix in many Scottish surnames). \nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place in dive restricted pianist (6)","output":"### Answer: JOPLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: pianist\n PL(abbrev. for \"place\", as in a mailing address) **contained in**(in) \"joint\"(a dive, a disreputable nightclub, say) **minus its last letter**(restricted).\nAnswer: Scott, African-American pianist and composer, the King of Ragtime Writers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peer against one small feature of boxing (8)","output":"### Answer: VISCOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peer\n V(abbrev. for for \"versus\";against, as in a competition) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + COUNT(a feature of boxing, viz. the counting of 10 seconds to see if a knocked down boxer has lost the bout)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discharge some court action (6)","output":"### Answer: VOLLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discharge,some court action\n Double defn: 1st: Simultaneous discharge of an array of firearms; and 2nd: A stroke in tennis where the ball is hit before it touches the ground."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look mostly in state for source of firepower (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGAZINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of firepower\n \"gaze\"(to look) **minus its last letter**(mostly) **contained in**(in) MAINE(the state on the eastern coast of the US).**\nDefn: \u2026 in a firearm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man on board discussed time for retirement (5)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: time for retirement\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 discussed) \"knight\"(a man;a piece on a chessboard).\nDefn: \u2026, at the end of the day."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advocate green measure amid split (9)","output":"### Answer: RECOMMEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advocate\n [ ECO(synonymous with things \"green\" or environmentalism) + MM(abbrev. for \"millimetre\", a unit measure of length) ] **contained in**(amid) REND(to split;to tear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Millions see fantastic footballer (6,5)","output":"### Answer: LIONEL MESSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: footballer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fantastic) MILLIONS SEE.\nDefn: \u2026, and a fantastic one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Telling number inspired by giant sci-fi works (11)","output":"### Answer: SIGNIFICANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Telling\n N(abbrev. for \"number\") **contained in**(inspired by) **anagram of**(\u2026 works) GIANT SCI-FI.** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imperious scholar worries about university lecturer (9)","output":"### Answer: MASTERFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imperious\n MA(abbrev. for \"Master of Arts\", a scholar) + **reversal of**(\u2026 about) FRETS(worries;is anxious) + U(abbrev. for \"university\") + L(abbrev. for \"lecturer\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: News in continental group, source of infinite boredom (5)","output":"### Answer: ENNUI \n ### Explanation: Definition: boredom\n N,N(abbrev. for \"new\" x 2) **contained in**(in) [ EU(abbrev. for the European Union, the continental political group) + **the 1st letter of**(source of) \"infinite \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Croatian is dressed in a waterproof (8)","output":"### Answer: RAINCOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a waterproof\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is dressed) CROATIAN. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rash figure from chart about a part of the US (6)","output":"### Answer: MADCAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rash figure\n MAP(a chart) **containing**(about) [A + DC(abbrev. for the District of Columbia, the part of the US in which Washington is located) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Theatrical star finally appearing in version of Cats? Yes (8)","output":"### Answer: ACTRESSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Theatrical\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"star \" **contained in**(appearing in) **anagram of**(version of) CATS? YES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secretive type, one in bed (6)","output":"### Answer: OYSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secretive type,one in bed\n Double defn: 1st: A close-mouthed person; and 2nd: \u2026, a place where it breeds or is cultivated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person in a minority? (8)","output":"### Answer: JUVENILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person in a minority\n Cryptic defn: One who hasn't reached legal adulthood;a minor. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old college group embracing good skilled linguist (8)","output":"### Answer: POLYGLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: skilled linguist\n POLY(short for \"polytechnic\", any of former tertiary institutions of learning in the UK which became universities in 1992) + LOT(a group;a set of things or persons) **containing**(embracing) G(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pint's seen to be spilt? It's clumsy behaviour (9)","output":"### Answer: INEPTNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: clumsy behaviour\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to be spilt) PINT'S SEEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Basic silence after commotion beyond reach (12)","output":"### Answer: INACCESSIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: beyond reach\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after commotion) BASIC SILENCE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trinket companion put on part of body (5)","output":"### Answer: CHARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trinket\n CH(post-nominals for a recipient of the \"Order of the Companions of Honour\", a British title) + ARM(an upper limb or forelimb, a part of the body)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some sun is expected, in indiscriminate fashion? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNISEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: indiscriminate fashion\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"sun is expected \".\nDefn: Descriptive of fashion that is equally for either sex."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fashionable Republican aim within limits of tolerability (6)","output":"### Answer: TRENDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fashionable\n [ R(abbrev. for \"Republican\", a member of the political party) + END(an aim;an objective) ] **contained in**(within) **the 1st and last letters of**(limits of) \"tolerability \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For ages, a firm manufactured a dairy product (7,5)","output":"### Answer: FROMAGE FRAIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a dairy product\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 manufactured) FOR AGES, A FIRM.\nDefn: \u2026, viz. a low-fat soft cheese."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting round in time, I examine critically planned route (9)","output":"### Answer: ITINERARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: planned route\n [IN + ERA(a long period of time) ] **contained in**(Getting round \u2026) [I + TRY(to test;to examine critically to evaluate quality, worth, etc.) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oak panelling popular within West Berkshire town (8)","output":"### Answer: WAINSCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oak panelling\n IN(popular;fashionable) **contained in**(within) [ W(abbrev. for \"west\") + ASCOT(Berkshire town, famous for horse racing) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sunday excursionist, one giving up habit (8)","output":"### Answer: STRIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one giving up habit\n S(abbrev. for Sunday) + TRIPPER(one on an excursion).\nDefn: One giving up;discarding habit;clothes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of England not cold? It's part of Italy (6)","output":"### Answer: UMBRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Italy\n \"Cumbria\"(a county of NW England) **minus**(not) \"c\"(abbrev. for \"cold\").\nDefn: A mountainous region in central Italy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second musician forgoing introduction (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Second\n \"bassist\"(a player of the double bass, especially in jazz) **minus its 1st letter**(forgoing introduction).\nDefn: To act as a second attending to a boxer or duelist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Host representing outsiders in music? (5)","output":"### Answer: EMCEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Host\n **Pronunciation of**(representing) **the 1st and last letters of**(outsiders in) \"music \".\nDefn: Term for the host of a show, say, derived from \"master of ceremonies\".\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)*\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click here.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place in dive restricted pianist (6)","output":"### Answer: JOPLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: pianist\n PL(abbrev. for \"place\", as in a mailing address) **contained in**(in) \"joint\"(a dive, a disreputable nightclub, say) **minus its last letter**(restricted).\nAnswer: Scott, African-American pianist and composer, the King of Ragtime Writers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peer against one small feature of boxing (8)","output":"### Answer: VISCOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peer\n V(abbrev. for for \"versus\";against, as in a competition) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + COUNT(a feature of boxing, viz. the counting of 10 seconds to see if a knocked down boxer has lost the bout)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discharge some court action (6)","output":"### Answer: VOLLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discharge,some court action\n Double defn: 1st: Simultaneous discharge of an array of firearms; and 2nd: A stroke in tennis where the ball is hit before it touches the ground."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look mostly in state for source of firepower (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGAZINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of firepower\n \"gaze\"(to look) **minus its last letter**(mostly) **contained in**(in) MAINE(the state on the eastern coast of the US).**\nDefn: \u2026 in a firearm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man on board discussed time for retirement (5)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: time for retirement\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 discussed) \"knight\"(a man;a piece on a chessboard).\nDefn: \u2026, at the end of the day."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advocate green measure amid split (9)","output":"### Answer: RECOMMEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advocate\n [ ECO(synonymous with things \"green\" or environmentalism) + MM(abbrev. for \"millimetre\", a unit measure of length) ] **contained in**(amid) REND(to split;to tear).** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Millions see fantastic footballer (6,5)","output":"### Answer: LIONEL MESSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: footballer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fantastic) MILLIONS SEE.\nDefn: \u2026, and a fantastic one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Telling number inspired by giant sci-fi works (11)","output":"### Answer: SIGNIFICANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Telling\n N(abbrev. for \"number\") **contained in**(inspired by) **anagram of**(\u2026 works) GIANT SCI-FI.** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imperious scholar worries about university lecturer (9)","output":"### Answer: MASTERFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imperious\n MA(abbrev. for \"Master of Arts\", a scholar) + **reversal of**(\u2026 about) FRETS(worries;is anxious) + U(abbrev. for \"university\") + L(abbrev. for \"lecturer\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: News in continental group, source of infinite boredom (5)","output":"### Answer: ENNUI \n ### Explanation: Definition: boredom\n N,N(abbrev. for \"new\" x 2) **contained in**(in) [ EU(abbrev. for the European Union, the continental political group) + **the 1st letter of**(source of) \"infinite \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Croatian is dressed in a waterproof (8)","output":"### Answer: RAINCOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a waterproof\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is dressed) CROATIAN. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rash figure from chart about a part of the US (6)","output":"### Answer: MADCAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rash figure\n MAP(a chart) **containing**(about) [A + DC(abbrev. for the District of Columbia, the part of the US in which Washington is located) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Theatrical star finally appearing in version of Cats? Yes (8)","output":"### Answer: ACTRESSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Theatrical\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"star \" **contained in**(appearing in) **anagram of**(version of) CATS? YES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secretive type, one in bed (6)","output":"### Answer: OYSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secretive type,one in bed\n Double defn: 1st: A close-mouthed person; and 2nd: \u2026, a place where it breeds or is cultivated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person in a minority? (8)","output":"### Answer: JUVENILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person in a minority\n Cryptic defn: One who hasn't reached legal adulthood;a minor. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old college group embracing good skilled linguist (8)","output":"### Answer: POLYGLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: skilled linguist\n POLY(short for \"polytechnic\", any of former tertiary institutions of learning in the UK which became universities in 1992) + LOT(a group;a set of things or persons) **containing**(embracing) G(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pint's seen to be spilt? It's clumsy behaviour (9)","output":"### Answer: INEPTNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: clumsy behaviour\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to be spilt) PINT'S SEEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Basic silence after commotion beyond reach (12)","output":"### Answer: INACCESSIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: beyond reach\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after commotion) BASIC SILENCE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trinket companion put on part of body (5)","output":"### Answer: CHARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trinket\n CH(post-nominals for a recipient of the \"Order of the Companions of Honour\", a British title) + ARM(an upper limb or forelimb, a part of the body)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some sun is expected, in indiscriminate fashion? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNISEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: indiscriminate fashion\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"sun is expected \".\nDefn: Descriptive of fashion that is equally for either sex."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fashionable Republican aim within limits of tolerability (6)","output":"### Answer: TRENDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fashionable\n [ R(abbrev. for \"Republican\", a member of the political party) + END(an aim;an objective) ] **contained in**(within) **the 1st and last letters of**(limits of) \"tolerability \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For ages, a firm manufactured a dairy product (7,5)","output":"### Answer: FROMAGE FRAIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a dairy product\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 manufactured) FOR AGES, A FIRM.\nDefn: \u2026, viz. a low-fat soft cheese."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting round in time, I examine critically planned route (9)","output":"### Answer: ITINERARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: planned route\n [IN + ERA(a long period of time) ] **contained in**(Getting round \u2026) [I + TRY(to test;to examine critically to evaluate quality, worth, etc.) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oak panelling popular within West Berkshire town (8)","output":"### Answer: WAINSCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oak panelling\n IN(popular;fashionable) **contained in**(within) [ W(abbrev. for \"west\") + ASCOT(Berkshire town, famous for horse racing) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sunday excursionist, one giving up habit (8)","output":"### Answer: STRIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one giving up habit\n S(abbrev. for Sunday) + TRIPPER(one on an excursion).\nDefn: One giving up;discarding habit;clothes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of England not cold? It's part of Italy (6)","output":"### Answer: UMBRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Italy\n \"Cumbria\"(a county of NW England) **minus**(not) \"c\"(abbrev. for \"cold\").\nDefn: A mountainous region in central Italy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second musician forgoing introduction (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Second\n \"bassist\"(a player of the double bass, especially in jazz) **minus its 1st letter**(forgoing introduction).\nDefn: To act as a second attending to a boxer or duelist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Host representing outsiders in music? (5)","output":"### Answer: EMCEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Host\n **Pronunciation of**(representing) **the 1st and last letters of**(outsiders in) \"music \".\nDefn: Term for the host of a show, say, derived from \"master of ceremonies\".\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)*\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor has a plan to hoard (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SALT AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: to hoard\n SALT(a sailor) **plus**(has) A + WAY(a plan;a method of doing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Co-ordinate on shop floor (6)","output":"### Answer: STOREY \n ### Explanation: Definition: floor\n Y(one of the coordinates defining a point in space) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) STORE(a shop selling merchandise).\nDefn: \u2026 in a building. The word that I grew up with, but now almost totally replaced by \"story\", just as \"ground floor\" is now the first story, and what used to be called the \"first floor\" is now the second story."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Privileged, having permit to go round Virgin Islands (8)","output":"### Answer: ENVIABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Privileged\n ENABLE(to give the means or opportunity to someone to do something \u2013 I'm not sure it is synonymous with someone having permission to do something) **containing**(to go round) VI(abbrev. for the Virgin Islands)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Babble audible instruction to woman boxer? (6)","output":"### Answer: JABBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Babble\n **Homophone of**(audible) \"jab her\"(possibly an instruction to a woman boxer to punch her female opponent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notices endless liver etc on soldiers' menus (5,2,4)","output":"### Answer: BILLS OF FARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: menus\n BILLS(a printed notice;a poster) + \"offal\"(an animal's internal parts, like liver, etc.) **minus its last letter** (endless \u2026) **plus**(on) RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers, the engineering branch of the British Army)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Satisfies group with a small return (5)","output":"### Answer: SATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Satisfies\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 return) [ SET(a group of related things) **plus**(with) A + S(abbrev. for \"small\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Struggle with violent crime mags (9)","output":"### Answer: SCRIMMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggle\n **Anagram of**(violent) CRIME MAGS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look at trace of colour on lid (9)","output":"### Answer: EYESHADOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour on lid\n EYE(to look at) + SHADOW(a trace, as in \"without a shadow of a doubt\").\nDefn: \u2026, eyelid, that is.**\n\u2026 more than a trace I'd say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elbow number's due out around 3rd August (5)","output":"### Answer: NUDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elbow\n N(abbrev. for \"number\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 out) DUE **containing**(around) **the 3rd letter of**(3rd) \"August \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party too hard and undergo vile transformation! (11)","output":"### Answer: OVERINDULGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party too hard\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 transformation) UNDERGO VILE.** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out of character to withdraw Facebook approval? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNLIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out of character,to withdraw Facebook approval\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party in farmland is charming (8)","output":"### Answer: ADORABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: charming\n DO(a party;a social function) **contained in**(in) ARABLE(farmland;land fit for cultivation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agree dyspepsia's part of being gluttonous (6)","output":"### Answer: GREEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: gluttonous\n **Hidden in**(\u2026's part) \"Agree dyspepsia \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal eyed swag on one side (8)","output":"### Answer: EDGEWAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: on one side\n **Anagram of**(Criminal) EYED SWAG."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gradually lad with nothing to lose breaks into dance moves (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: STEP BY STEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gradually\n \"boy\"(a lad) **minus**(with \u2026 to lose) \"o\"(letter representing 0;nothing) **contained in**(breaks into) STEPS(dance moves)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duck landlady's declaration of affection (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LOVE LETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: declaration of affection\n LOVE(0 points in tennis scores, and in turn, 0 runs in cricket is a duck) + LETTER(a landlady;one who lets out her property)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collect from a church service (5)","output":"### Answer: AMASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collect\n A + MASS(a church service)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everything on untidy sofa dude originally needed in a rush (3,2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: ALL OF A SUDDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a rush\n ALL(everything) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **anagram of**(untidy) SOFA DUDE + **the 1st letter of**(originally) \"needed \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Up\" arrow points people to retailers (9)","output":"### Answer: TRADESMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: retailers\n **Reversal of**(\"Up\", in a down clue) DART(a missile similar to an arrow) + S,E(abbrev. for the 2 compass points, south and east) + MEN(people in general, or about half of them)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old boy's in short red dressing gown (4)","output":"### Answer: ROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dressing gown\n OB(abbrev. for \"old boy\") **contained in**(\u2026's in) [ \"red \" **minus its last letter**(short \u2026) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tale has a twisted thread (4)","output":"### Answer: YARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tale,twisted thread\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Managed to overturn argument, having cared it's bigoted (6-6)","output":"### Answer: NARROW-MINDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: bigoted\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to overturn, in a down clue) RAN(managed, say, an organisation) + ROW(an argument) **plus**(having) MINDED(cared, as in \"she minded being treated like that\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holder of lights and cable designed by artist (10)","output":"### Answer: CANDELABRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holder of lights\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 designed) AND CABLE **plus**(by) RA(post-nominal letters for a member of the Royal Academy of Arts, an artist).**\n(On re-reading, I've just noticed that the answer is a plural noun, while the definition is singular.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compose nerves, not very easy initially, and head for tranquillity (10)","output":"### Answer: SERENENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tranquillity\n **Anagram of**(Compose) \"nerves\" **minus**(not) \"v\"(abbrev. for \"very\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"easy \" **plus**(and) NESS(a headland;a cape)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Youngster gets train joke (9)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOLKID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Youngster\n SCHOOL(to train;to instruct) + KID(to joke;to tease)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lament daughter's finally leaving in anger (5)","output":"### Answer: DIRGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lament\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") **plus**('s;has) **the last letter of**(finally) \"leaving \" **contained in**(in) IRE(anger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bribe stopper? (4)","output":"### Answer: BUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bribe,stopper\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note student regularly uses gum (4)","output":"### Answer: GLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gum\n G(a note in the musical scale) + L(plate displayed by a student driver) + **the 1st and 3rd letters of**(regularly) \"uses \".\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor has a plan to hoard (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SALT AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: to hoard\n SALT(a sailor) **plus**(has) A + WAY(a plan;a method of doing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Co-ordinate on shop floor (6)","output":"### Answer: STOREY \n ### Explanation: Definition: floor\n Y(one of the coordinates defining a point in space) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) STORE(a shop selling merchandise).\nDefn: \u2026 in a building. The word that I grew up with, but now almost totally replaced by \"story\", just as \"ground floor\" is now the first story, and what used to be called the \"first floor\" is now the second story."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Privileged, having permit to go round Virgin Islands (8)","output":"### Answer: ENVIABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Privileged\n ENABLE(to give the means or opportunity to someone to do something \u2013 I'm not sure it is synonymous with someone having permission to do something) **containing**(to go round) VI(abbrev. for the Virgin Islands)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Babble audible instruction to woman boxer? (6)","output":"### Answer: JABBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Babble\n **Homophone of**(audible) \"jab her\"(possibly an instruction to a woman boxer to punch her female opponent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notices endless liver etc on soldiers' menus (5,2,4)","output":"### Answer: BILLS OF FARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: menus\n BILLS(a printed notice;a poster) + \"offal\"(an animal's internal parts, like liver, etc.) **minus its last letter** (endless \u2026) **plus**(on) RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers, the engineering branch of the British Army)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Satisfies group with a small return (5)","output":"### Answer: SATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Satisfies\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 return) [ SET(a group of related things) **plus**(with) A + S(abbrev. for \"small\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Struggle with violent crime mags (9)","output":"### Answer: SCRIMMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggle\n **Anagram of**(violent) CRIME MAGS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look at trace of colour on lid (9)","output":"### Answer: EYESHADOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour on lid\n EYE(to look at) + SHADOW(a trace, as in \"without a shadow of a doubt\").\nDefn: \u2026, eyelid, that is.**\n\u2026 more than a trace I'd say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elbow number's due out around 3rd August (5)","output":"### Answer: NUDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elbow\n N(abbrev. for \"number\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 out) DUE **containing**(around) **the 3rd letter of**(3rd) \"August \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party too hard and undergo vile transformation! (11)","output":"### Answer: OVERINDULGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party too hard\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 transformation) UNDERGO VILE.** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out of character to withdraw Facebook approval? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNLIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out of character,to withdraw Facebook approval\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party in farmland is charming (8)","output":"### Answer: ADORABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: charming\n DO(a party;a social function) **contained in**(in) ARABLE(farmland;land fit for cultivation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agree dyspepsia's part of being gluttonous (6)","output":"### Answer: GREEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: gluttonous\n **Hidden in**(\u2026's part) \"Agree dyspepsia \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal eyed swag on one side (8)","output":"### Answer: EDGEWAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: on one side\n **Anagram of**(Criminal) EYED SWAG."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gradually lad with nothing to lose breaks into dance moves (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: STEP BY STEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gradually\n \"boy\"(a lad) **minus**(with \u2026 to lose) \"o\"(letter representing 0;nothing) **contained in**(breaks into) STEPS(dance moves)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duck landlady's declaration of affection (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LOVE LETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: declaration of affection\n LOVE(0 points in tennis scores, and in turn, 0 runs in cricket is a duck) + LETTER(a landlady;one who lets out her property)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collect from a church service (5)","output":"### Answer: AMASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collect\n A + MASS(a church service)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everything on untidy sofa dude originally needed in a rush (3,2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: ALL OF A SUDDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a rush\n ALL(everything) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **anagram of**(untidy) SOFA DUDE + **the 1st letter of**(originally) \"needed \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Up\" arrow points people to retailers (9)","output":"### Answer: TRADESMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: retailers\n **Reversal of**(\"Up\", in a down clue) DART(a missile similar to an arrow) + S,E(abbrev. for the 2 compass points, south and east) + MEN(people in general, or about half of them)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old boy's in short red dressing gown (4)","output":"### Answer: ROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dressing gown\n OB(abbrev. for \"old boy\") **contained in**(\u2026's in) [ \"red \" **minus its last letter**(short \u2026) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tale has a twisted thread (4)","output":"### Answer: YARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tale,twisted thread\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Managed to overturn argument, having cared it's bigoted (6-6)","output":"### Answer: NARROW-MINDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: bigoted\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to overturn, in a down clue) RAN(managed, say, an organisation) + ROW(an argument) **plus**(having) MINDED(cared, as in \"she minded being treated like that\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holder of lights and cable designed by artist (10)","output":"### Answer: CANDELABRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holder of lights\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 designed) AND CABLE **plus**(by) RA(post-nominal letters for a member of the Royal Academy of Arts, an artist).**\n(On re-reading, I've just noticed that the answer is a plural noun, while the definition is singular.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compose nerves, not very easy initially, and head for tranquillity (10)","output":"### Answer: SERENENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tranquillity\n **Anagram of**(Compose) \"nerves\" **minus**(not) \"v\"(abbrev. for \"very\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"easy \" **plus**(and) NESS(a headland;a cape)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Youngster gets train joke (9)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOLKID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Youngster\n SCHOOL(to train;to instruct) + KID(to joke;to tease)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lament daughter's finally leaving in anger (5)","output":"### Answer: DIRGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lament\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") **plus**('s;has) **the last letter of**(finally) \"leaving \" **contained in**(in) IRE(anger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bribe stopper? (4)","output":"### Answer: BUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bribe,stopper\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note student regularly uses gum (4)","output":"### Answer: GLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gum\n G(a note in the musical scale) + L(plate displayed by a student driver) + **the 1st and 3rd letters of**(regularly) \"uses\".\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Being in sport is exciting\" (Shearer and co) (9)","output":"### Answer: RACEHORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being in sport\n **Anagram of**(exciting) SHEARER AND CO.\nDefn: A four-legged being."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spirits (rum, gin) finishes off Bacardi and coke (5)","output":"### Answer: GENII \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spirits\n **Anagram of**(rum) { GIN + **the last letters, respectively, of**(finishes off) [\"Bacardi\" **plus**(and) \"coke \"] }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Baby alone on a teat's content (7)","output":"### Answer: NEONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baby\n **Hidden in**(\u2026's content) \"alone on a teat \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrange good-looking person, ignoring hot model (7)","output":"### Answer: DISPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrange\n \"dish\"(a good-looking person, especially if female) **minus**(ignoring) \"h\" + POSE(to model, for a painting, say).\nAnswer: As in \"Man proposes, God disposes.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sporting people provided nothing to entertain (4)","output":"### Answer: FIFA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sporting people\n IF(provided;conditional on) **contained in**(\u2026 to entertain) F.A.(abbrev. for \"f*** all\" or Fanny Adams;nothing, as in \"he's doing sweet F.A. about it\").\nAnswer: Abbrev. for the sporting body, the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de Football Association."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One with leaves in teapot is stirring (10)","output":"### Answer: POINSETTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with leaves\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 stirring) IN TEAPOT IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setback as English, with less colour, return to grab sun (7)","output":"### Answer: RELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Setback\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, return) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + PALER(with less colour) ] **containing**(to grab) S(abbrev. for \"sun\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stake to run out, money invested as capital (7)","output":"### Answer: PALERMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n PALE(a stake, say, an upright in a fence) **plus**(to) R.O.(abbrev. for \"run out\", in cricket scores) **containing**(\u2026 invested) M(abbrev. for \"money\").**\nDefn: \u2026 city of Sicily."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut Beeb air a TV broadcast (10)","output":"### Answer: ABBREVIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) BEEB: AIR A TV."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fight in bar (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fight,bar\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 used to support sails and rigging."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfect year turning bad papers (Conservative press) (7)","output":"### Answer: IDYLLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfect\n [ Y(abbrev. for \"year\") + **reversal of**(turning) ILL(bad, as in \"to think ill of you\") ] **contained in**(\u2026 press) [ ID(abbrev. for \"identity papers\" + C(abbrev. for \"Conservative\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers come of age, miss women, then get back together (7)","output":"### Answer: REGROUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: get back together\n R.E.(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers, branch of the British army) + \"grow up\"(to come of age) **minus**(miss) \"w\"(abbrev. for \"women\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: BA knocked out from \"Crazy fools\" (5)","output":"### Answer: NANAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fools\n \"BA\" ***deleted from***(knocked out from) \"bananas\"(crazy;nuts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whiskers around animal, hard biting its prey (9)","output":"### Answer: MOUSTACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whiskers\n [ **Reversal of**(around) CAT(an animal) + H(abbrev. for \"hard\") ] **contained in**(biting) MOUSE(a cat's prey)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Changes tons, as Tim Farron gets involved (15)","output":"### Answer: TRANSFORMATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Changes\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 gets involved) TONS, AS TIM FARRON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Helping with inside story on baseless rich (8)","output":"### Answer: SCOOPFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Helping\n SCOOP(an inside story, the first to break in the news) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) \"full\"(rich;plentiful) **minus its last letter**(baseless \u2026, in a down clue). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop wife getting kiss off cheat (4)","output":"### Answer: WHOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") **plus**(getting) \"hoax\"(to cheat;to trick) **minus**(\u2026 off) \"x\"(letter signifying a kiss in written communication).\nAnswer: An exclamation as an instruction to stop."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horrible German to be sorry? A little (8)","output":"### Answer: GRUESOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horrible\n G(abbrev. for German) + RUE(to be sorry;to regret) + SOME(a little)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trick shot pottable? (4,2)","output":"### Answer: LEAD ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trick\n LEAD(shot;bullets, collectively, as in gangster-speak \"to pump full of lead\") + ON(in billiards-speak, to describe a ball that is pottable).\nDefn: To deceive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finish urge \u2014 that woman will (8)","output":"### Answer: EGGSHELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finish\n EGG(to urge;to prod into some sort of action) + SHE'LL(contraction of \"she will\";that woman will).\nDefn: \u2026, or surface texture of paint, specifically one with a slight sheen. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make fast? On the contrary (one local runner) (6)","output":"### Answer: UNBOLT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make fast? On the contrary\n UN(\"one\", in the local lingo or dialect) + BOLT(Usain, fastest runner ever recorded)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Screwing pig \u2014 Cameron hater is one making film (15)","output":"### Answer: CINEMATOGRAPHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one making film\n **Anagram of**(Screwing) PIG \u2014 CAMERON HATER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't look as often outstanding (8)","output":"### Answer: PEERLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: outstanding\n [PEER LESS](don't look as often).\nDefn: Without compare."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Die in a film that's released (5,3)","output":"### Answer: PETER OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Die\n PETER(a film about serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper) **plus**(that's) OUT(released)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Labour hope Corbyn, a red, is excellent (6,8)","output":"### Answer: BEYOND REPROACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: excellent\n **Anagram of**(Labour) HOPE CORBYN, A RED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Screw with it and climax (6)","output":"### Answer: INCOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Screw\n IN(with it;following the latest trend) + COME(to climax in sexual intercourse).\nAnswer: \"Screw\" in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Name backing European exit (4)","output":"### Answer: GATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: exit\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backing) TAG(to name something) + E(abbrev. for European)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King Edward prepared? Too apt! (6,6)","output":"### Answer: MASHED POTATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: King Edward prepared\n Reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**MASHED**) **POTATO** = Too apt.\nDefn: A preparation you could get using a King Edward potato."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prince Oscar is all about getting things just so (9)","output":"### Answer: PRECISION \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting things just so\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 all about) [ PRINCE + O(letter represented by \"Oscar\" in the phonetic alphabet) + IS ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sacred word such as amen's first and last (5)","output":"### Answer: OMEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: last\n OM(in Hinduism and Buddhism, a sacred syllable used as a mantra) + EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;such as) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"*amen*\".\nDefn: \u2026 of a series."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spot lion and unicorn heading inside to make deal (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DOLE OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: deal\n DOT(a spot) + LEO(from Latin, the name for a lion, as used in children's tales, fables, etc.) **containing**(\u2026 inside) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 heading) \"unicorn \".\nDefn: To give out shares;to distribute."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At first you're all nervous, giving the Zulu elder a flower (7)","output":"### Answer: YANGTZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(At first) \"you're all nervous, giving the Zulu elder \".\nDefn:  Flow-er;river."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feverish convulsion stopped by shock treatment (6)","output":"### Answer: HECTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feverish\n HIC(representation of the sound of a hiccup, caused by a spasm;a convulsion of the diaphragm) **containing**(stopped by;plugged by) ECT(abbrev. for \"electroconvulsive therapy\";electric shock treatment)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught erstwhile setter's fancy (8)","output":"### Answer: CONCEIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fancy\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\", as in cricket scores) + ONCE(erstwhile;at a time before) + I'VE(\"I have\" used self-referentially, for \"setter has;setter's\").\nDefn: To imagine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pains besetting ailing hero at Troy (8)","output":"### Answer: ACHILLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: hero at Troy\n ACHES(pains) **contained in**(besetting) ILL(ailing;sick)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teddy maybe comes back to life? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNDIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Teddy\n [ UN-(prefix expressing a reversal of an action) DIES ](comes back to life).\nDefn: A woman's one-piece undergarment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Astronomer terribly ill with old age (7)","output":"### Answer: GALILEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Astronomer\n **Anagram of**(terribly) [ ILL **plus**(with) O(abbrev. for \"old\") + AGE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave rag-ends, keeping what's modish? (7)","output":"### Answer: AVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what's modish\n **Hidden in**(\u2026, keeping) \"Leave rag-ends \".\nCryptic defn: Mode(in statistics, the most frequently occurring value in a set of quantities, and a value that is representative of a set of quantities). -ish(suffix to represent a nearness to;approximately and\/or having the characteristics of). Hence \"modish\".\nAnswer: The arithmetic mean of a set of quantities, which could approximate the mode, and like the latter, be representative of a set of quantities."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One leaves injured maiden getting better (5)","output":"### Answer: AMEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: better\n \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\") **deleted from**(leaves) **anagram of**(injured) \"maiden \".\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A way to understand things during class (9)","output":"### Answer: INTUITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: A way to understand things\n IN(during) TUITION(class;the period when a group of students are being tutored)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With hollow smile, take silver spear and apprehend immediately (3,2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: SEE AT A GLANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: apprehend immediately\n **The 1st and last letters of**(hollow)\"smile\" + EAT(to take food) + AG(chemical symbol for the element, silver) + LANCE(a spear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vehicle idled (5)","output":"### Answer: MOPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vehicle,idled\n Double defn: 1st: A motor scooter; and 2nd: To move or act in an aimless way."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I investigate the underworld or Hell \u2013 shocks me appallingly (8,6)","output":"### Answer: SHERLOCK HOLMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: I investigate the underworld\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 appallingly) OR HELL \u2013 SHOCKS ME.\nDefn: \u2026 of criminals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study old-time retired leader (9)","output":"### Answer: EDITORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: leader\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 retired, in a down clue) [ LAIR(a place to retire to;a study) + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + TIDE(used in combination to represent a time or season, as in Christmastide) ].\nDefn: The leading article in a newspaper that expresses the opinion of its editor or publishers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Python lacking a python's core support (6)","output":"### Answer: PLINTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: support\n \"Palin\"(Michael, a member of the Monty Python team) **minus**(lacking) \"a \" + **the middle 2 letters of**(\u2026's core) \"python\".\nDefn: The slab supporting a pedestal, column or statue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sport broadcast just after poet (8)","output":"### Answer: TENNYSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: poet\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 broadcast) \"tennis\"(a sport) + ON(just;immediately after an event, as in \"on arrival, they checked in at the desk\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letter written long ago with quill? (5)","output":"### Answer: THORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Letter written long ago,quill\n Double defn: 1st: A Germanic runic letter used in Old and Middle English, and Old Norse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Invading yuppies infect compound with rigatoni (14)","output":"### Answer: GENTRIFICATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invading yuppies\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 compound \u2026) [INFECT **plus**(with) RIGATONI].\nDefn: The process by which yuppies take over a traditionally working-class area in a city."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dodgy leases in empty buildings with no foundations (8)","output":"### Answer: BASELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: with no foundations\n **Anagram of**(Dodgy) LEASES **contained in**(in) **the 1st letter and last letters of**(empty) \"buildings \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Principal effects of nightcap? (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADGEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: nightcap\n HEAD(principal) + GEAR(one's personal effects, including clothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave to go, having settled up in good humour (9)","output":"### Answer: CONGENIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in good humour\n CONGE(formal permission;leave to depart) + **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) LAIN(having settled on;stretched on)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Romeo's home I start to collect speedwell (8)","output":"### Answer: VERONICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: speedwell\n VERONA(home of Shakespeare's Romeo) **containing**(In \u2026) [I + **the 1st letter of**(start to) \"collect \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Danger failing to finish chant (6)","output":"### Answer: MANTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: chant\n \"mantrap\"(a danger to trespassers, poachers, or males) **minus**\n**its last letter**(failing to finish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spooner's boy left Spain (5)","output":"### Answer: LADLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spooner\n LAD(a boy) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + E(the International Vehicle Registration code for Spain).\nCryptic defn: Something to spoon with, and not the Reverend with the speech idiosyncrasy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I pick winners for Bert's mate (5)","output":"### Answer: ERNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I pick winners,Bert's mate\n Double defn: 1st: Acronym for \"Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment\", the machine that picks the winning numbers of Premium Bonds in the UK; and 2nd: \u2026 in Sesame Street, the children's educational TV series.**\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King Edward prepared? Too apt! (6,6)","output":"### Answer: MASHED POTATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: King Edward prepared\n Reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**MASHED**) **POTATO** = Too apt.\nDefn: A preparation you could get using a King Edward potato."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prince Oscar is all about getting things just so (9)","output":"### Answer: PRECISION \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting things just so\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 all about) [ PRINCE + O(letter represented by \"Oscar\" in the phonetic alphabet) + IS ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sacred word such as amen's first and last (5)","output":"### Answer: OMEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: last\n OM(in Hinduism and Buddhism, a sacred syllable used as a mantra) + EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;such as) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"*amen*\".\nDefn: \u2026 of a series."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spot lion and unicorn heading inside to make deal (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DOLE OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: deal\n DOT(a spot) + LEO(from Latin, the name for a lion, as used in children's tales, fables, etc.) **containing**(\u2026 inside) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 heading) \"unicorn \".\nDefn: To give out shares;to distribute."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At first you're all nervous, giving the Zulu elder a flower (7)","output":"### Answer: YANGTZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\n **The 1st letters, respectively,  of**(At first) \"you're all nervous, giving the Zulu elder \".\nDefn:  Flow-er;river."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feverish convulsion stopped by shock treatment (6)","output":"### Answer: HECTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feverish\n HIC(representation of the sound of a hiccup, caused by a spasm;a convulsion of the diaphragm) **containing**(stopped by;plugged by) ECT(abbrev. for \"electroconvulsive therapy\";electric shock treatment)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught erstwhile setter's fancy (8)","output":"### Answer: CONCEIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fancy\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\", as in cricket scores) + ONCE(erstwhile;at a time before) + I'VE(\"I have\" used self-referentially, for \"setter has;setter's\").\nDefn: To imagine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pains besetting ailing hero at Troy (8)","output":"### Answer: ACHILLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: hero at Troy\n ACHES(pains) **contained in**(besetting) ILL(ailing;sick)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teddy maybe comes back to life? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNDIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Teddy\n [ UN-(prefix expressing a reversal of an action) DIES ](comes back to life).\nDefn: A woman's one-piece undergarment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Astronomer terribly ill with old age (7)","output":"### Answer: GALILEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Astronomer\n **Anagram of**(terribly) [ ILL **plus**(with) O(abbrev. for \"old\") + AGE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave rag-ends, keeping what's modish? (7)","output":"### Answer: AVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what's modish\n **Hidden in**(\u2026, keeping) \"Leave rag-ends \".\nCryptic defn: Mode(in statistics, the most frequently occurring value in a set of quantities, and a value that is representative of a set of quantities). -ish(suffix to represent a nearness to;approximately and\/or having the characteristics of). Hence \"modish\".\nAnswer: The arithmetic mean of a set of quantities, which could approximate the mode, and like the latter, be representative of a set of quantities."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One leaves injured maiden getting better (5)","output":"### Answer: AMEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: better\n \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\") **deleted from**(leaves) **anagram of**(injured) \"maiden \".\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A way to understand things during class (9)","output":"### Answer: INTUITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: A way to understand things\n IN(during) TUITION(class;the period when a group of students are being tutored)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With hollow smile, take silver spear and apprehend immediately (3,2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: SEE AT A GLANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: apprehend immediately\n **The 1st and last letters of**(hollow)\"smile\" + EAT(to take food) + AG(chemical symbol for the element, silver) + LANCE(a spear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vehicle idled (5)","output":"### Answer: MOPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vehicle,idled\n Double defn: 1st: A motor scooter; and 2nd: To move or act in an aimless way."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I investigate the underworld or Hell \u2013 shocks me appallingly (8,6)","output":"### Answer: SHERLOCK HOLMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: I investigate the underworld\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 appallingly) OR HELL \u2013 SHOCKS ME.\nDefn: \u2026 of criminals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study old-time retired leader (9)","output":"### Answer: EDITORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: leader\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 retired, in a down clue) [ LAIR(a place to retire to;a study) + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + TIDE(used in combination to represent a time or season, as in Christmastide) ].\nDefn: The leading article in a newspaper that expresses the opinion of its editor or publishers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Python lacking a python's core support (6)","output":"### Answer: PLINTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: support\n \"Palin\"(Michael, a member of the Monty Python team) **minus**(lacking) \"a \" + **the middle 2 letters of**(\u2026's core) \"python\".\nDefn: The slab supporting a pedestal, column or statue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sport broadcast just after poet (8)","output":"### Answer: TENNYSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: poet\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 broadcast) \"tennis\"(a sport) + ON(just;immediately after an event, as in \"on arrival, they checked in at the desk\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letter written long ago with quill? (5)","output":"### Answer: THORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Letter written long ago,quill\n Double defn: 1st: A Germanic runic letter used in Old and Middle English, and Old Norse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Invading yuppies infect compound with rigatoni (14)","output":"### Answer: GENTRIFICATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invading yuppies\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 compound \u2026) [INFECT **plus**(with) RIGATONI].\nDefn: The process by which yuppies take over a traditionally working-class area in a city."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dodgy leases in empty buildings with no foundations (8)","output":"### Answer: BASELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: with no foundations\n **Anagram of**(Dodgy) LEASES **contained in**(in) **the 1st letter and last letters of**(empty) \"buildings \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Principal effects of nightcap? (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADGEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: nightcap\n HEAD(principal) + GEAR(one's personal effects, including clothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave to go, having settled up in good humour (9)","output":"### Answer: CONGENIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in good humour\n CONGE(formal permission;leave to depart) + **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) LAIN(having settled on;stretched on)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Romeo's home I start to collect speedwell (8)","output":"### Answer: VERONICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: speedwell\n VERONA(home of Shakespeare's Romeo) **containing**(In \u2026) [I + **the 1st letter of**(start to) \"collect \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Danger failing to finish chant (6)","output":"### Answer: MANTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: chant\n \"mantrap\"(a danger to trespassers, poachers, or males) **minus**\n**its last letter**(failing to finish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spooner's boy left Spain (5)","output":"### Answer: LADLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spooner\n LAD(a boy) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + E(the International Vehicle Registration code for Spain).\nCryptic defn: Something to spoon with, and not the Reverend with the speech idiosyncrasy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I pick winners for Bert's mate (5)","output":"### Answer: ERNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I pick winners,Bert's mate\n Double defn: 1st: Acronym for \"Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment\", the machine that picks the winning numbers of Premium Bonds in the UK; and 2nd: \u2026 in Sesame Street, the children's educational TV series.**\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mock journalist about journey by bike (6)","output":"### Answer: DERIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mock\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\", the journalist) + RIDE(a journey by bike)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former buxom model (7)","output":"### Answer: EXAMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: model\n EX-(prefix signifying former;once) + AMPLE(as one would describe a buxom person's chest)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Persuade uncle fine is out of order (9)","output":"### Answer: INFLUENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Persuade\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is out of order) UNCLE FINE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bury in back half of cemetery without your head (5)","output":"### Answer: INTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bury\n IN + **the last 4 letters of**(back half of) \"cemetery\" **minus**(without) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 head) \"your\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time off to slow down, we hear (5)","output":"### Answer: BREAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time off\n **Homophone of**(.., we hear) \"brake\"(to slow down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surprisingly quiet about boxer having special attributes (9)","output":"### Answer: QUALITIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: attributes\n **Anagram of**(Surprisingly) QUIET **containing**(about) ALI(Momamed, boxing cchampion) **plus**(having) S(abbrev. for \"special\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Increase luck without beginning to follow directions (7)","output":"### Answer: ENHANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Increase\n \"chance\"(luck) **minus its 1st letter**(without beginning) **placed after**(to follow) E,N(abbrev. for , respectively, the east and north directions). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hint at member to go quietly (6)","output":"### Answer: TIPTOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to go quietly\n TIP(a hint;a pointer) **plus**(at) TOE(a member of your foot)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He appears in court for the French state against the Queen (6)","output":"### Answer: LAWYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He appears in court\n LA(\"the\" in French) + WY(abbrev. for Wyoming, the US state) **plus**(against) ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gasp for a brew of herb tea (7)","output":"### Answer: BREATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gasp\n **Anagram of**(brew of) HERB TEA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer with personal magnetism has unknown power (9)","output":"### Answer: AUTHORITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: power\n AUTHOR(a writer) **plus**(with) IT(the undefinable quality that is one's personal magnetism) **plus**(has) Y(symbol in maths for an unknown quantity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charming mother caught going after soldier (5)","output":"### Answer: MAGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charming\n MA(a familiar name for one's mother) + [C(abbrev. for \"caught\", in cricket scores) **placed after**(going after) GI(an American soldier)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pay obeisance to king born to take on the Spanish (5)","output":"### Answer: KNEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pay obeisance to\n K(abbrev. for \"king\", in chess notation) + N\u00c9(born, say, as applied to the name a man was born with) + EL(\"the\" in Spanish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nobody not ninety is dancing (9)","output":"### Answer: NONENTITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nobody\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is dancing) NOT NINETY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out of service, police officers took drugs (7)","output":"### Answer: DISUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out of service\n DIS(abbrev. for \"detective inspectors\") + USED(took drugs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amateur allowed in play (6)","output":"### Answer: HAMLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: play\n HAM(an amateur;a bad actor) + LET(allowed).\nDefn: \u2026 by Shakespeare."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slaver over tailless river bird (7)","output":"### Answer: DRIBBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slaver\n **Reversal of**(over) [\"Elbe\"(the German river) **minus its last letter** (tailless \u2026) + BIRD]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman involved in resistance on French island produces a gun (5)","output":"### Answer: RIFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gun\n F(abbrev. for \"female\", a woman) **contained in**(involved in) [ R(abbrev. for electrical resistance, in physics) + ILE(\"island\" in French) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely enthusiastically supports alcoholic in his normal manner of behaving (9)","output":"### Answer: DRUNKENLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: his normal manner of behaving\n **The 1st 2 and the last 2 letters of**(Extremely) \"enthusiastically \" **placed below**(supports, in a down clue) DRUNK(an alcoholic).\nDefn: \u2026, an alcoholic's, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teen gal could be stylish (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEGANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: stylish\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 could be) TEEN GAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adult sex drive won't do as a defence (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: defence\n A(abbrev. for \"adult\") + \"libido\"(sex drive) **minus**(won't) \"do \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Undergarment I cover with favourite tee on top (9)","output":"### Answer: PETTICOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undergarment\n [I + COAT(a cover over a surface) ] **placed below**(with \u2026on top, in down clue) [ PET(a favourite thing) + T(the letter represented by \"tee\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European progressive edges away from exit (6)","output":"### Answer: EGRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: exit\n E(abbrev. for \"European\") + \"progressive \" **minus the 1st 3 and the last 3 letters of**(edges away from)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One and only bit of fun I queried (6)","output":"### Answer: UNIQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One and only\n **Hidden in**(bit of) \"fun I queried \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cruel to let shares crash (9)","output":"### Answer: HEARTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cruel\n **Anagram of**(shares crash) LET SHARES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knew more complaining reportedly causes serious illness (9)","output":"### Answer: PNEUMONIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: serious illness\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) [\"Knew \" + \"moanier\"(moaning;complaining more) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was King George in control before Edward? (7)","output":"### Answer: REIGNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was King\n G(abbrev. for George) **contained in**(in) REIN(to control;to hold back) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) ED(short for \"Edward\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Better than very regularly wearing tie (6)","output":"### Answer: BEYOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Better than\n **The 2nd and 4th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"very \" **contained in**(wearing) BOND(a tie that binds)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to engage underground cell to put messages into code (7)","output":"### Answer: ENCRYPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to put messages into code\n **The 1st 2 letters of**(Starts to) \"engage \" + CRYPT(an underground cell)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: England loses heart after move to the rear is supported (6)","output":"### Answer: BACKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: supported\n \"England \" **minus all its inner letters**(loses heart) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) BACK(to move to the rear;to retreat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eyes up internet company lacking drive with customers finally (5)","output":"### Answer: OGLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eyes up\n \"Google\"(the internet company) **minus**(lacking) \"go\"(drive;energy) **plus**(with) **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"customers \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Interrogate gutless grenadier wrongfully (5)","output":"### Answer: GRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Interrogate\n \"grenadier \" **minus all its inner letters**(\u2026 gutless) + ILL(wrongfully, as in \"to think ill of one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow player leaves pitch (2-4)","output":"### Answer: CO-STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fellow player\n COS(a variety of lettuce, or its leaves) + TAR(pitch, as used to pave roads)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nullify threat from doctor as I'm about to perform an amputation? (6)","output":"### Answer: DISARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nullify threat\n Double wordplay: 1st: **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) [ DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") + AS I'M]; and 2nd: DIS-ARM(whimsically, to take away;amputate an arm from one's body)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obedient daughter \u2013 lovely, but no princess in short (7)","output":"### Answer: DUTIFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obedient\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") + \"beautiful\"(lovely) **minus**(but no) \"Bea\"(Beatrice in short, Princess of Yok)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In direction of pull, a road south (7)","output":"### Answer: TOWARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: In direction of\n TOW(to pull) + A + RD(abbrev. for \"road\") + S(abbrev. for \"south\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unruly youngster starts on telescope? (10)","output":"### Answer: REFRACTORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unruly\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 starts) \"youngster \" **placed after**(on, in an across clue) REFRACTOR(a telescope that uses refracting lenses).\nThe clue could have been better with \"\u2026 youngsters start \u2026\" to make the wordplay unambiguous."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Necklace of gold kept by the Celts, primarily (4)","output":"### Answer: TORC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Necklace\n OR(the colour of gold in heraldry) **contained in**(kept by) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, primarily) \"the Celts \".\nDefn: \u2026 worn by the ancient Gauls and Celts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stupid lapse, bit of a bloomer (5)","output":"### Answer: SEPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bit of a bloomer\n **Anagram of**(Stupid) LAPSE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singers missing parts thrown away by tenor in a state (8)","output":"### Answer: CASTRATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singers missing parts\n CAST(thrown away) **plus**(by) [ T(abbrev. for \"tenor\") **contained in**(in) RI(abbrev. for Rhode Island, the US state) ].  *Edit. note:  See comments @1 & 2 for the missing \"A\".*\nDefn:  \u2026, those parts required for a donation to 15 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cancel comic taking off 'hard women' (8)","output":"### Answer: WITHDRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancel\n WIT(a comic) + **anagram of**(taking off) [ HARD + W(abbrev. for \"women\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glower as month ends (5)","output":"### Answer: EMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glower\n -EMBER(the endings in \"September\" and \"December\").\nDefn: Glow-er, something that glows."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Computer left in college dining room (4)","output":"### Answer: HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: college dining room\n HAL(9000, acronym for the \"Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer\" in Arthur C. Clarke's Space Odyssey series) **containing**(\u2026 in) L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start to make for port, so potentially protected from bad weather (10)","output":"### Answer: STORMPROOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: protected from bad weather\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 potentially) [**the 1st letter of**(Start to) \"make \" + FOR PORT, SO]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crikey! In short, that's some tomgirl (2,2,3)","output":"### Answer: OH MY GOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crikey!\n Short;texting version of which is \"OMG\", **hidden in**(that's some) \"tomgirl \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recipe, first from Italy involving one oval cooking dish (7)","output":"### Answer: RAVIOLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\n [ R(abbrev. for \"recipe\", as in medicinal prescriptions) + **the 1st letter of**(first from) \"Italy\" ] **containing**(involving) **anagram of**(\u2026 cooking) [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + OVAL].\nDefn: \u2026 from an Italian recipe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Footwear available in Boots and Aldi (6)","output":"### Answer: SANDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Footwear\n **Hidden in**(available in) \"Boots and Aldi \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make last electronic transfer to UK when touring Spain (3,3)","output":"### Answer: EKE OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make last\n E(abbrev. for \"electronic\", as in e-mail, etc) + **anagram of**(transfer) TO UK **containing**(when touring) E(the International Vehicle Registration code for Spain).\nDefn: To make a supply of something last by practising strict economy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage to negotiate bend in car (5)","output":"### Answer: COUPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\n COPE(to manage;to deal successfully with) **containing**(to negotiate) U(a 180 degree bend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agitate around radius bone (7)","output":"### Answer: STIRRUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: bone\n [STIR UP](to agitate) **containing**(around) R(abbrev. for \"radius\" in geometry).\nDefn: \u2026 in your ear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Throbbing uvulas? Not half! Carnal relations can be so described (9)","output":"### Answer: AVUNCULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: relations can be so described\n **Anagram of**(Throbbing) [ \"uvulas \" **minus its last 3 letters**(Not half) + CARNAL].\nDefn: Pertaining to uncles, one's close relatives.\nA Deep Throat imagery."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: White Welshman last seen in Caerphilly (5)","output":"### Answer: IVORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: White\n IVOR(a masculine Welsh name) + **the last letter of**(last seen in) \"Caerphilly \".\nA nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Partly reveal a story regarding Shelley's youth (7)","output":"### Answer: ALASTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: regarding Shelley's youth\n **Hidden in**(Partly) \"reveal a story \".\nAnswer: Title of a Percy Shelley poem, the full title of which is \"Alastor, or the Spirit of Solitude\", and the poet was reputedly a loner in his youth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person looking after online discussion upset Romeo? Drat! (9)","output":"### Answer: MODERATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person looking after online discussion\n **Anagram of**(upset) ROMEO? DRAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor Who crashed into tree, light being made of it? (9)","output":"### Answer: TORCHWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree, light being made of it\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 crashed) DOCTOR WHO.\nAnswer: Any of similar trees, whose wood is used for making torches.\n\"Torchwood\" is a TV series spun off from \"Doctor Who\", and, apparently, the producers had the same idea of making an anagram out of the latter title."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A revolutionary's supporting PR section of the Greens (9)","output":"### Answer: SPINACHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greens\n { [ A + CHE(Guevara, Marxist revolutionary) ] **placed below**( \u2026's supporting;is supporting, in a down clue) SPIN(PR;public relations practised by spin doctors) } + S(abbrev. for \"section\").\nCould \"section\" in the clue be deemed redundant with the \"\u2026'S\" already in it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bare bum finally administered with heartless slap outside seed store (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPERM BANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: seed store\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 administered) [BARE + **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"bum\"] **contained in**(with \u2026 outside) \"spank\"(a slap on the buttocks) **minus its central letter**(heartless \u2026).\nPicture the scene outside (inside?) a sperm bank."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Melancholy? Not me \u2013 50, newly happy and carefree (7)","output":"### Answer: HALCYON \n ### Explanation: Definition: happy and carefree\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, newly) \"Melancholy \" **minus**(Not)[ me + L(Roman numeral for 50) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mexican food \u2013 donkey eats it (7)","output":"### Answer: BURRITO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mexican food\n BURRO(a small donkey) **containing**(eats) IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep mum working at a foreign language (5)","output":"### Answer: SHONA \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign language\n SH!(an interjection to keep mum;be silent) + ON(working, as, say, with an electrical appliance) **plus**(at) A.\nDefn: \u2026 of the African people of the same name, belonging to the Bantu group of languages."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A little bird told me new wife needed for Dutch male (5)","output":"### Answer: OWLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: A little bird\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 new) \"told me \" **with** \"w\"(abbrev. for \"wife\") **replacing**(needed for) [ \"D\"(abbrev. for \"Dutch\") \"m\"(abbrev. for \"male\")].\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow player leaves pitch (2-4)","output":"### Answer: CO-STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fellow player\n COS(a variety of lettuce, or its leaves) + TAR(pitch, as used to pave roads)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nullify threat from doctor as I'm about to perform an amputation? (6)","output":"### Answer: DISARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nullify threat\n Double wordplay: 1st: **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) [ DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") + AS I'M]; and 2nd: DIS-ARM(whimsically, to take away;amputate an arm from one's body)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obedient daughter \u2013 lovely, but no princess in short (7)","output":"### Answer: DUTIFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obedient\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") + \"beautiful\"(lovely) **minus**(but no) \"Bea\"(Beatrice in short, Princess of Yok)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In direction of pull, a road south (7)","output":"### Answer: TOWARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: In direction of\n TOW(to pull) + A + RD(abbrev. for \"road\") + S(abbrev. for \"south\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unruly youngster starts on telescope? (10)","output":"### Answer: REFRACTORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unruly\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 starts) \"youngster \" **placed after**(on, in an across clue) REFRACTOR(a telescope that uses refracting lenses).\nThe clue could have been better with \"\u2026 youngsters start \u2026\" to make the wordplay unambiguous."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Necklace of gold kept by the Celts, primarily (4)","output":"### Answer: TORC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Necklace\n OR(the colour of gold in heraldry) **contained in**(kept by) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, primarily) \"the Celts \".\nDefn: \u2026 worn by the ancient Gauls and Celts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stupid lapse, bit of a bloomer (5)","output":"### Answer: SEPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bit of a bloomer\n **Anagram of**(Stupid) LAPSE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singers missing parts thrown away by tenor in a state (8)","output":"### Answer: CASTRATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singers missing parts\n CAST(thrown away) **plus**(by) [ T(abbrev. for \"tenor\") **contained in**(in) RI(abbrev. for Rhode Island, the US state) ].\nDefn:  \u2026, those parts required for a donation to 15 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cancel comic taking off 'hard women' (8)","output":"### Answer: WITHDRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancel\n WIT(a comic) + **anagram of**(taking off) [ HARD + W(abbrev. for \"women\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glower as month ends (5)","output":"### Answer: EMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glower\n -EMBER(the endings in \"September\" and \"December\").\nDefn: Glow-er, something that glows."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Computer left in college dining room (4)","output":"### Answer: HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: college dining room\n HAL(9000, acronym for the \"Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer\" in Arthur C. Clarke's Space Odyssey series) **containing**(\u2026 in) L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start to make for port, so potentially protected from bad weather (10)","output":"### Answer: STORMPROOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: protected from bad weather\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 potentially) [**the 1st letter of**(Start to) \"make \" + FOR PORT, SO]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crikey! In short, that's some tomgirl (2,2,3)","output":"### Answer: OH MY GOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crikey!\n Short;texting version of which is \"OMG\", **hidden in**(that's some) \"tomgirl \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recipe, first from Italy involving one oval cooking dish (7)","output":"### Answer: RAVIOLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\n [ R(abbrev. for \"recipe\", as in medicinal prescriptions) + **the 1st letter of**(first from) \"Italy\" ] **containing**(involving) **anagram of**(\u2026 cooking) [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + OVAL].\nDefn: \u2026 from an Italian recipe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Footwear available in Boots and Aldi (6)","output":"### Answer: SANDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Footwear\n **Hidden in**(available in) \"Boots and Aldi \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make last electronic transfer to UK when touring Spain (3,3)","output":"### Answer: EKE OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make last\n E(abbrev. for \"electronic\", as in e-mail, etc) + **anagram of**(transfer) TO UK **containing**(when touring) E(the International Vehicle Registration code for Spain).\nDefn: To make a supply of something last by practising strict economy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage to negotiate bend in car (5)","output":"### Answer: COUPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\n COPE(to manage;to deal successfully with) **containing**(to negotiate) U(a 180 degree bend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agitate around radius bone (7)","output":"### Answer: STIRRUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: bone\n [STIR UP](to agitate) **containing**(around) R(abbrev. for \"radius\" in geometry).\nDefn: \u2026 in your ear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Throbbing uvulas? Not half! Carnal relations can be so described (9)","output":"### Answer: AVUNCULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: relations can be so described\n **Anagram of**(Throbbing) [ \"uvulas \" **minus its last 3 letters**(Not half) + CARNAL].\nDefn: Pertaining to uncles, one's close relatives.\nA Deep Throat imagery."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: White Welshman last seen in Caerphilly (5)","output":"### Answer: IVORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: White\n IVOR(a masculine Welsh name) + **the last letter of**(last seen in) \"Caerphilly \".\nA nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Partly reveal a story regarding Shelley's youth (7)","output":"### Answer: ALASTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: regarding Shelley's youth\n **Hidden in**(Partly) \"reveal a story \".\nAnswer: Title of a Percy Shelley poem, the full title of which is \"Alastor, or the Spirit of Solitude\", and the poet was reputedly a loner in his youth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person looking after online discussion upset Romeo? Drat! (9)","output":"### Answer: MODERATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person looking after online discussion\n **Anagram of**(upset) ROMEO? DRAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor Who crashed into tree, light being made of it? (9)","output":"### Answer: TORCHWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree, light being made of it\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 crashed) DOCTOR WHO.\nAnswer: Any of similar trees, whose wood is used for making torches.\n\"Torchwood\" is a TV series spun off from \"Doctor Who\", and, apparently, the producers had the same idea of making an anagram out of the latter title."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A revolutionary's supporting PR section of the Greens (9)","output":"### Answer: SPINACHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greens\n { [ A + CHE(Guevara, Marxist revolutionary) ] **placed below**( \u2026's supporting;is supporting, in a down clue) SPIN(PR;public relations practised by spin doctors) } + S(abbrev. for \"section\").\nCould \"section\" in the clue be deemed redundant with the \"\u2026'S\" already in it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bare bum finally administered with heartless slap outside seed store (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPERM BANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: seed store\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 administered) [BARE + **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"bum\"] **contained in**(with \u2026 outside) \"spank\"(a slap on the buttocks) **minus its central letter**(heartless \u2026).\nPicture the scene outside (inside?) a sperm bank."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Melancholy? Not me \u2013 50, newly happy and carefree (7)","output":"### Answer: HALCYON \n ### Explanation: Definition: happy and carefree\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, newly) \"Melancholy \" **minus**(Not)[ me + L(Roman numeral for 50) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mexican food \u2013 donkey eats it (7)","output":"### Answer: BURRITO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mexican food\n BURRO(a small donkey) **containing**(eats) IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep mum working at a foreign language (5)","output":"### Answer: SHONA \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign language\n SH!(an interjection to keep mum;be silent) + ON(working, as, say, with an electrical appliance) **plus**(at) A.\nDefn: \u2026 of the African people of the same name, belonging to the Bantu group of languages."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A little bird told me new wife needed for Dutch male (5)","output":"### Answer: OWLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: A little bird\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 new) \"told me \" **with** \"w\"(abbrev. for \"wife\") **replacing**(needed for) [ \"D\"(abbrev. for \"Dutch\") \"m\"(abbrev. for \"male\")].\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.  What the answers are not (though they possibly might be):\nPic1: 22 down, Pic6:  15 down, 23 across, or 16 across.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Behaviour, typical of fools (rather than angels), bearskin disguises (8)","output":"### Answer: INBREAKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Behaviour, typical of fools (rather than angels)\n **Anagram of**(bearskin \u2026) BEARSKIN.\nDefn: Invasions. Reference to the line \"fools rush in where angels fear to tread\", first penned by poet Alexander Pope."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twisted\" Jack going after call girl? It's funny you should say that! (3,3)","output":"### Answer: BON MOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's funny you should say that\n ***Reversal of***(Twisted) [ NOB(the Jack of the same suit as the turn-up card in the game of cribbage) ***placed after***(going after) TOM(slang for a prostitute;a call girl) ].\nDefn: A witty, funny remark."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demigod is one who can't stop drinking tea with a little bit of rum in it (9)","output":"### Answer: THEANDRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demigod is\n THEIC(one who can't stop drinking tea;the;a tea;the addict, cf. an alcoholic) **containing**(\u2026 in it) [ AND(with) + **the 1st letter of**(a little bit of) \"rum \" ].\nDefn: Existing through the joint agency of the divine and human nature, like a demigod is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Labiate\" \u2013 how date may be spoken of? (5)","output":"### Answer: THYME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labiate\n **Homophone of**(how \u2026 may be spoken of) \"time\"(date;a specific point in time).\nDefn: One of a family of plants, including mint, thyme, etc. with parts that are shaped or arranged like lips (from the Latin \"labium\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head for Irish church's best sward to sit with a refreshing drink (3-5,4)","output":"### Answer: ICE-CREAM SODA \n ### Explanation: Definition: refreshing drink\n **The 1st letter of**(Head for) \"Irish \" + C.E.(abbrev. for the Church of England) + CREAM(the best) + SOD(sward;a section of grass-covered soil) **plus**(with) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack's lean (he left a fat-free order) (4)","output":"### Answer: HEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack's lean\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 order) [\"he left a \" **minus**(\u2026-free) \"fat \"].\nDefn: A nautical term, as Jack the seaman would use, relating to a vessel, meaning to lean over;to tilt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put in residence for men only, one details home (7,3)","output":"### Answer: ADDRESS TAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: one details home\n ADD(to put in something extra) + RES(abbrev. for \"residence\") + STAG(descriptive of a function for men only to attend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Test centre backs American buying and selling safety structure (10)","output":"### Answer: BALUSTRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: safety structure\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backs) LAB(a facility;centre for testing;experimentation) + US(abbrev. for things American) + TRADE(the buying and selling of stuff)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack's lean and fantastically fit (salt is fat-free) (4)","output":"### Answer: LIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack's lean\n **Anagram of**(fantastically) \"fit (salt \" **minus**(is \u2026-free) \"fat \".\nDefn: Another nautical term, cf. 15 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impresario's game changing direction for 25's accompaniment? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: RUNNING SHOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 25's accompaniment\n \"running shows\"(an impresario's game;what he\/she does for the theatre) **with** \"w\"(abbrev. for \"west\") **replacing**(changing \u2026) \"e\"(abbrev. for \"east\").\nDefn: Gear to accompany a tracksuit, cf. 25 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organ transplants within body cavities (5)","output":"### Answer: ANTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: body cavities\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 within) \"Organ transplants \".\nDefn: \u2026, in bones."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retiring Welsh runner pursuing clubs in characteristic warm-up gear (9)","output":"### Answer: TRACKSUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: warm-up gear\n [ **Reversal of**(Retiring) USK(a river;runner in Wales) **placed after**(pursuing) C(abbrev. for \"clubs\", the suit in card games) ] **contained in**(in) TRAIT(a distinguishing characteristic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stake fixed by partners in French city (6)","output":"### Answer: NANTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: French city \n ANTE(the stake put into the pool by a poker player before cards are dealt) **contained in**(fixed by;put in position) N,S(abbrev. for the pair of partners arbitrarily designated \"north\" and \"south\", in a bridge game)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After time, gets down ski run, crashing into old pro's midriff \u2026 (6,2)","output":"### Answer: DRINKS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: After time, gets down \n **Anagram of**(\u2026, crashing) SKI RUN **contained in**(into) **the central 2 letters of**(\u2026's midriff) \"old pro \".\nDefn: Reference to closing time in a pub when alcohol can no longer be sold for the night, and patrons then down their last drinks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: almost completely ruining airbag clutched by faint-heart as well (4,3,7)","output":"### Answer: INTO THE BARGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: as well \n [IN TOTO](completely, from Latin) ***minus its last letter***(almost \u2026) + **anagram of**(ruining) AIRBAG **contained in**(clutched by) HEN(a chicken, as in a coward;a faint-heart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rise in appearance money's in black and white \u2013 it's great jazzman's fare (4,10)","output":"### Answer: BEEF WELLINGTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fare \n **Reversal of**(Rise in, in a down clue) FEE(appearance money;fee paid to a celebrity by a promoter of an event for the former's participation) **contained in**(\u2026's in) BW(abbrev. for \"black and white\") + ELLINGTON(Duke, a jazz great)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Energy required, perhaps, to thaw this woman? (6)","output":"### Answer: EUNICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this woman\n E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics) **plus**(required) UN-ICE(whimsical;perhaps interpretation of \"to thaw\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sparkling wine drink to avoid when climbing above Scots town (13)","output":"### Answer: KIRKCUDBRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scots town \n BRIGHT(sparkling) **placed below**(\u2026. above, in a down clue) [ KIR(a drink made from sparkling wine or champagne and cassis) + **reversal of**(\u2026 when climbing, in a down clue) DUCK(to avoid) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I stay positive once eliminated from rough competitions (8)","output":"### Answer: OPTIMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: I stay positive \n \"once \" **deleted from**(eliminated from) **anagram of**(rough) \"competitions \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consumer warning seen on toolbox? (3,7,4)","output":"### Answer: MAY CONTAIN NUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consumer warning \n Cryptic defn: Reference to the common consumer warning to those with an allergy to nuts of the plant kind, but could, possibly, warn of nuts of a metallic kind in a toolbox."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Following scrap, obstreperous types viewed here? (3,7,4)","output":"### Answer: THE NAUGHTY STEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Following scrap, obstreperous types viewed here\n THEN(following;later) + AUGHT(nothing;zero, but also \"any least part;whatever bit there is\" equivalent to \"scrap\";a little bit) + **anagram of**(obstreperous;unruly;naughty) TYPES.\nDefn: The place to which naughty children are figuratively or literally sent to, say after a fight;scrap. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Modifying article header removed hard feelings (7,3,3)","output":"### Answer: CLEARED THE AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: removed hard feelings\n **Anagram of**(Modifying) ARTICLE HEADER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 'ook doesn't have what it takes to succeed thus (8)","output":"### Answer: ASPIRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'ook doesn't have\n \"'ook\" with the aspirate, \"h\", in front = Hook, Captain James in Peter Pan, who succeeded (or not) \"as (a) pirate\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dullard sporting a sleeveless jacket (6)","output":"### Answer: JERKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sleeveless jacket\n JERK(a dullard;a stupid person) + IN(sporting;wearing, as in \"she was in short shorts\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Behaviour, typical of fools (rather than angels), bearskin disguises (8)","output":"### Answer: INBREAKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Behaviour, typical of fools (rather than angels)\n **Anagram of**(bearskin \u2026) BEARSKIN.\nDefn: Invasions. Reference to the line \"fools rush in where angels fear to tread\", first penned by poet Alexander Pope."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twisted\" Jack going after call girl? It's funny you should say that! (3,3)","output":"### Answer: BON MOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's funny you should say that\n **Reversal of**(Twisted) [ NOB(the Jack of the same suit as the turn-up card in the game of cribbage) ***placed after***(going after) TOM(slang for a prostitute;a call girl) ].\nDefn: A witty, funny remark."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demigod is one who can't stop drinking tea with a little bit of rum in it (9)","output":"### Answer: THEANDRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demigod is\n THEIC(one who can't stop drinking tea;the;a tea;the addict, cf. an alcoholic) **containing**(\u2026 in it) [ AND(with) + **the 1st letter of**(a little bit of) \"rum \" ].\nDefn: Existing through the joint agency of the divine and human nature, like a demigod is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Labiate\" \u2013 how date may be spoken of? (5)","output":"### Answer: THYME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labiate\n **Homophone of**(how \u2026 may be spoken of) \"time\"(date;a specific point in time).\nDefn: One of a family of plants, including mint, thyme, etc. with parts that are shaped or arranged like lips (from the Latin \"labium\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head for Irish church's best sward to sit with a refreshing drink (3-5,4)","output":"### Answer: ICE-CREAM SODA \n ### Explanation: Definition: refreshing drink\n **The 1st letter of**(Head for) \"Irish \" + C.E.(abbrev. for the Church of England) + CREAM(the best) + SOD(sward;a section of grass-covered soil) **plus**(with) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack's lean (he left a fat-free order) (4)","output":"### Answer: HEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack's lean\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 order) [\"he left a \" **minus**(\u2026-free) \"fat \"].\nDefn: A nautical term, as Jack the seaman would use, relating to a vessel, meaning to lean over;to tilt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put in residence for men only, one details home (7,3)","output":"### Answer: ADDRESS TAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: one details home\n ADD(to put in something extra) + RES(abbrev. for \"residence\") + STAG(descriptive of a function for men only to attend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Test centre backs American buying and selling safety structure (10)","output":"### Answer: BALUSTRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: safety structure\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backs) LAB(a facility;centre for testing;experimentation) + US(abbrev. for things American) + TRADE(the buying and selling of stuff)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack's lean and fantastically fit (salt is fat-free) (4)","output":"### Answer: LIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack's lean\n **Anagram of**(fantastically) \"fit (salt \" **minus**(is \u2026-free) \"fat \".\nDefn: Another nautical term, cf. 15 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impresario's game changing direction for 25's accompaniment? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: RUNNING SHOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 25's accompaniment\n \"running shows\"(an impresario's game;what he\/she does for the theatre) **with** \"w\"(abbrev. for \"west\") **replacing**(changing \u2026) \"e\"(abbrev. for \"east\").\nDefn: Gear to accompany a tracksuit, cf. 25 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organ transplants within body cavities (5)","output":"### Answer: ANTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: body cavities\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 within) \"Organ transplants \".\nDefn: \u2026, in bones."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retiring Welsh runner pursuing clubs in characteristic warm-up gear (9)","output":"### Answer: TRACKSUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: warm-up gear\n [ **Reversal of**(Retiring) USK(a river;runner in Wales) **placed after**(pursuing) C(abbrev. for \"clubs\", the suit in card games) ] **contained in**(in) TRAIT(a distinguishing characteristic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stake fixed by partners in French city (6)","output":"### Answer: NANTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: French city \n ANTE(the stake put into the pool by a poker player before cards are dealt) **contained in**(fixed by;put in position) N,S(abbrev. for the pair of partners arbitrarily designated \"north\" and \"south\", in a bridge game)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After time, gets down ski run, crashing into old pro's midriff \u2026 (6,2)","output":"### Answer: DRINKS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: After time, gets down \n **Anagram of**(\u2026, crashing) SKI RUN **contained in**(into) **the central 2 letters of**(\u2026's midriff) \"old pro \".\nDefn: Reference to closing time in a pub when alcohol can no longer be sold for the night, and patrons then down their last drinks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: almost completely ruining airbag clutched by faint-heart as well (4,3,7)","output":"### Answer: INTO THE BARGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: as well \n [IN TOTO](completely, from Latin) ***minus its last letter***(almost \u2026) + **anagram of**(ruining) AIRBAG **contained in**(clutched by) HEN(a chicken, as in a coward;a faint-heart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rise in appearance money's in black and white \u2013 it's great jazzman's fare (4,10)","output":"### Answer: BEEF WELLINGTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fare \n **Reversal of**(Rise in, in a down clue) FEE(appearance money;fee paid to a celebrity by a promoter of an event for the former's participation) **contained in**(\u2026's in) BW(abbrev. for \"black and white\") + ELLINGTON(Duke, a jazz great)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Energy required, perhaps, to thaw this woman? (6)","output":"### Answer: EUNICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this woman\n E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics) **plus**(required) UN-ICE(whimsical;perhaps interpretation of \"to thaw\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sparkling wine drink to avoid when climbing above Scots town (13)","output":"### Answer: KIRKCUDBRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scots town \n BRIGHT(sparkling) **placed below**(\u2026. above, in a down clue) [ KIR(a drink made from sparkling wine or champagne and cassis) + **reversal of**(\u2026 when climbing, in a down clue) DUCK(to avoid) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I stay positive once eliminated from rough competitions (8)","output":"### Answer: OPTIMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: I stay positive \n \"once \" **deleted from**(eliminated from) **anagram of**(rough) \"competitions \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consumer warning seen on toolbox? (3,7,4)","output":"### Answer: MAY CONTAIN NUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consumer warning \n Cryptic defn: Reference to the common consumer warning to those with an allergy to nuts of the plant kind, but could, possibly, warn of nuts of a metallic kind in a toolbox."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Following scrap, obstreperous types viewed here? (3,7,4)","output":"### Answer: THE NAUGHTY STEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Following scrap, obstreperous types viewed here\n THEN(following;later) + AUGHT(nothing;zero, but also \"any least part;whatever bit there is\" equivalent to \"scrap\";a little bit) + **anagram of**(obstreperous;unruly;naughty) TYPES.\nDefn: The place to which naughty children are figuratively or literally sent to, say after a fight;scrap. A WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Modifying article header removed hard feelings (7,3,3)","output":"### Answer: CLEARED THE AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: removed hard feelings\n **Anagram of**(Modifying) ARTICLE HEADER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 'ook doesn't have what it takes to succeed thus (8)","output":"### Answer: ASPIRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'ook doesn't have\n \"'ook\" with the aspirate, \"h\", in front = Hook, Captain James in Peter Pan, who succeeded (or not) \"as (a) pirate\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dullard sporting a sleeveless jacket (6)","output":"### Answer: JERKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sleeveless jacket\n JERK(a dullard;a stupid person) + IN(sporting;wearing, as in \"she was in short shorts\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trip announced for groups of eight? (5)","output":"### Answer: CREWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: groups of eight\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 announced) \"cruise\"(a pleasure trip).\nDefn: \u2026 oarsmen, usually in boat races."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goddess consumes endless Indian food with energy drink (6,3)","output":"### Answer: HERBAL TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n HERA(in Greek mythology, the wife of Zeus) **containing**(consumes) [ \"balti\"(a spicy Indian dish) **minus its last letter**(endless \u2026) **plus**(with) E(abbrev. for \"energy\", in physics) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Street some drivers cross over on the way back with wagons (7)","output":"### Answer: OXCARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wagons\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 on the way back) [ ST(abbrev. for \"street\") + RAC(abbrev. for the Royal Automobile Club, a UK association of motorists + X(letter representing a cross) + O(abbrev. for \"over\", in cricket scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kitty pursues sexual excitement in fashionable nightclub? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: HOT SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fashionable nightclub\n POT(the kitty;the prize money, in card games) **placed after**(pursues) HOTS(sexual excitement, as in \"he's got the hots for her\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ditches contract to gather French greens (8)","output":"### Answer: CULVERTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ditches\n \"cull\"(to gather;to collect from, as in \"the information was culled from various articles\") **minus its last letter**(contract \u2026) + VERT(French for the colour green) + \u2026S.\nDefn: \u2026 crossing under a road, railway, embankment, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small things working in head (6)","output":"### Answer: BOSONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small things\n ON(working, as with an electrical appliance) **contained in**(in) BOSS(the head of the organization).\nDefn: Sub-atomic particles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catch sight of a GCHQ worker! (4)","output":"### Answer: ESPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch sight of\n E-SPY(or electronic spy, what one might call a worker in GHCQ, the Government Communications Headquarters organization in the UK, that gathers intelligence by monitoring electronic communications)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Really lost sheep we hear (8,2)","output":"### Answer: STRAIGHT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Really\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 we hear) \"stray\"(lost;unable to find the correct way or the place to go, especially of sheep) \"tup\"(a male sheep).\nDefn: \u2026, no b.s.!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pre-war Oslo abandoned renewable resource (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SOLAR POWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: renewable resource\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 abandoned) PRE-WAR OSLO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half destroyed rear part of an animal (4)","output":"### Answer: SCUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: rear part of an animal\n **The last letter of**(Half) \"scuttled\"(destroyed;ruined, eg. one's plans).\nDefn: The short tail of an animal. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instruments teaching graduate found in playgrounds (6)","output":"### Answer: REBECS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instruments \n B.E.(post-nominal letters for a Bachelor of Education, a graduate in teaching) **contained in**(found in) RECS(short for recreational areas;playgrounds)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yale maybe aware of target (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: LOCK ON TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: target \n LOCK(a security device, that could have been;maybe made by the Yale company) + [ON TO](aware of;to have information about).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evil doctor leaves religious probationer corrupt (7)","output":"### Answer: VITIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: corrupt \n \"No\"(the evil doctor in Ian Fleming's Bond novel, Dr. No) **deleted from**(leaves) \"novitiate\"(probationer;novice in a religious order) "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: John's small piece of rope swapping hands (7)","output":"### Answer: LATRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: John\n \"ratline\"(any of the small pieces of rope horizontally tied in a ship's rigging for climbing aloft) **with** \"r\",\"l\"(abbrevs. for the right and left hands respectively) **changing places**(swapping \u2026).\nAnswer: The slang for which is the \"John\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Royal dorm converted into office (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LORD MAYOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: office\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 converted) ROYAL DORM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Area covered by cereal mill (5)","output":"### Answer: REALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Area\n **Hidden in**(covered by) \"cereal mill \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notes tenor included in decorative works (9)","output":"### Answer: CROTCHETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notes\n T(abbrev. for \"tenor\") **contained in**(included in) CROCHETS(decorative works made by looping and intertwining thread).\nDefn: \u2026 in music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Key metal work in dish (7)","output":"### Answer: ESCALOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\n ESC(the \"escape\" key on your computer keyboard) + AL(chemical symbol for the element, aluminium) + OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a musical or literary work).\nAnswer:  Not sure I can explain this, even after an online search.  An escalop is the shellfish also known as a scallop, and \"scallop\" (but not \"escalop\") also stands for its shell or a shell shaped dish used for cooking and serving seafood. Thus \"escalop\" = \"dish\" only indirectly.  On the other hand, if dish is mean to be course in a meal, it would have to be \"escalope\/scallop\/a thin piece of meat fried with egg and breadcrumbs\", or \"escalop\/scallop\/a shellfish\".  But can the latter be considered a dish without an accompanying description of how it's cooked?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show vet a protective device (6)","output":"### Answer: SCREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show,vet,protective device\n Triple defn: 1st: \u2026 at the cinema or on TV; and 2nd: \u2026, say, incoming phone calls; and 3: \u2026 for blocking harmful substances or various types of radiation from coming through."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doubt of struggling atheist one finds acceptable (10)","output":"### Answer: HESITATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doubt\n **Anagram of**(struggling) ATHEIST + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + ON(acceptable, as in \"cheating at cards just isn't on\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Periodically rougher German region (4)","output":"### Answer: RUHR \n ### Explanation: Definition: German region\n **The 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th letters of**(Periodically) \"rougher \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: However, nearly everyone finished without recipe (8)","output":"### Answer: ALTHOUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: However\n \"all\"(everyone) **minus its last letter**(nearly \u2026) + \"through\"(finished, as in \"we're through having to support him\") **minus**(without) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"recipe\", as in medicine prescriptions).\nAnswer: As in \"he claims to be generous, although I haven't seen any evidence of it\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bug and grub in part of plant (7)","output":"### Answer: TAPROOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of plant\n TAP(to bug;to eavesdrop on a telephone communication with a concealed device, that's also known as a bug) **plus**(and) ROOT(to grub;to dig in the earth).\nDefn: \u2026 that grows straight down from the stem into the ground. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor ought to drop soprano for other singers (5)","output":"### Answer: ALTOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: other singers\n SALT(a sailor, especially an old and experienced one) + O(the letter representing zero, which symbol 0 is called a cipher, an aught or ought) **with the** \"s\"(abbrev. for \"soprano\") **moved to the end**(to drop \u2026, in a down clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny has one boudoir accommodating league cricketer (4,6)","output":"### Answer: PACE BOWLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cricketer\n P(abbrev. for \"penny\", the British currency unit) **plus**(has) ACE(the playing card with only one pip, or in golf, a hole in one, giving a score of one stroke) + \"bower\"(a boudoir;a woman's private chamber, especially in a medieval castle) **containing**(accommodating) L(abbrev. for \"league\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing in organic plum tree produces oil (9)","output":"### Answer: PETROLEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: oil\n O(the letter representing 0;nothing) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(organic) PLUM TREE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State in favour of plan to assimilate Sri Lanka (8)","output":"### Answer: PROCLAIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\n [ PRO(in favour of, the counterpart of \"con\") + AIM(to plan;to intend to, as in \"they aim to buy a car\") ] **containing**(to assimilate) CL(the International Vehicle Registration code for Ceylon, now Sri Lanka)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seafood with a hint of lemon and sorbet cocktail (7)","output":"### Answer: LOBSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seafood\n **The 1st letter of**(a hint of) \"lemon \" **plus**(and) **anagram of**(\u2026 cocktail) SORBET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two containers above a bar (7)","output":"### Answer: CANTINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bar\n [CAN + TIN](two containers) **placed above**(above, in a down clue) A.\nDefn: \u2026 especially in a Spanish-speaking area."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sportsman runs after society princess (6)","output":"### Answer: SKATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sportsman\n R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) [ S(abbrev. for \"society\") + KATE(nee Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, a British princess) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raise the roof with lifting tool (5)","output":"### Answer: REVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raise the roof\n **Reversal of**(lifting) LEVER(a tool for lifting, or raising a roof even, provided there's a fulcrum).\nDefn: \u2026, figuratively, with noisy merrymaking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resist wicked Yankee (4)","output":"### Answer: DEFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resist\n DEF(slang, like \"wicked\", for excellent;first class) + Y(letter represented by \"Yankee\" in the phonetic alphabet).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trip announced for groups of eight? (5)","output":"### Answer: CREWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: groups of eight\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 announced) \"cruise\"(a pleasure trip).\nDefn: \u2026 oarsmen, usually in boat races."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goddess consumes endless Indian food with energy drink (6,3)","output":"### Answer: HERBAL TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n HERA(in Greek mythology, the wife of Zeus) **containing**(consumes) [ \"balti\"(a spicy Indian dish) **minus its last letter**(endless \u2026) **plus**(with) E(abbrev. for \"energy\", in physics) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Street some drivers cross over on the way back with wagons (7)","output":"### Answer: OXCARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wagons\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 on the way back) [ ST(abbrev. for \"street\") + RAC(abbrev. for the Royal Automobile Club, a UK association of motorists + X(letter representing a cross) + O(abbrev. for \"over\", in cricket scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kitty pursues sexual excitement in fashionable nightclub? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: HOT SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fashionable nightclub\n POT(the kitty;the prize money, in card games) **placed after**(pursues) HOTS(sexual excitement, as in \"he's got the hots for her\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ditches contract to gather French greens (8)","output":"### Answer: CULVERTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ditches\n \"cull\"(to gather;to collect from, as in \"the information was culled from various articles\") **minus its last letter**(contract \u2026) + VERT(French for the colour green) + \u2026S.\nDefn: \u2026 crossing under a road, railway, embankment, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small things working in head (6)","output":"### Answer: BOSONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small things\n ON(working, as with an electrical appliance) **contained in**(in) BOSS(the head of the organization).\nDefn: Sub-atomic particles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catch sight of a GCHQ worker! (4)","output":"### Answer: ESPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch sight of\n E-SPY(or electronic spy, what one might call a worker in GHCQ, the Government Communications Headquarters organization in the UK, that gathers intelligence by monitoring electronic communications)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Really lost sheep we hear (8,2)","output":"### Answer: STRAIGHT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Really\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 we hear) \"stray\"(lost;unable to find the correct way or the place to go, especially of sheep) \"tup\"(a male sheep).\nDefn: \u2026, no b.s.!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pre-war Oslo abandoned renewable resource (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SOLAR POWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: renewable resource\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 abandoned) PRE-WAR OSLO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half destroyed rear part of an animal (4)","output":"### Answer: SCUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: rear part of an animal\n **The last letter of**(Half) \"scuttled\"(destroyed;ruined, eg. one's plans).\nDefn: The short tail of an animal. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instruments teaching graduate found in playgrounds (6)","output":"### Answer: REBECS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instruments \n B.E.(post-nominal letters for a Bachelor of Education, a graduate in teaching) **contained in**(found in) RECS(short for recreational areas;playgrounds)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yale maybe aware of target (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: LOCK ON TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: target \n LOCK(a security device, that could have been;maybe made by the Yale company) + [ON TO](aware of;to have information about).\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evil doctor leaves religious probationer corrupt (7)","output":"### Answer: VITIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: corrupt \n \"No\"(the evil doctor in Ian Fleming's Bond novel, Dr. No) **deleted from**(leaves) \"novitiate\"(probationer;novice in a religious order) "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: John's small piece of rope swapping hands (7)","output":"### Answer: LATRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: John\n \"ratline\"(any of the small pieces of rope horizontally tied in a ship's rigging for climbing aloft) **with** \"r\",\"l\"(abbrevs. for the right and left hands respectively) **changing places**(swapping \u2026).\nAnswer: The slang for which is the \"John\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Royal dorm converted into office (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LORD MAYOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: office\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 converted) ROYAL DORM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Area covered by cereal mill (5)","output":"### Answer: REALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Area\n **Hidden in**(covered by) \"cereal mill \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notes tenor included in decorative works (9)","output":"### Answer: CROTCHETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notes\n T(abbrev. for \"tenor\") **contained in**(included in) CROCHETS(decorative works made by looping and intertwining thread).\nDefn: \u2026 in music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Key metal work in dish (7)","output":"### Answer: ESCALOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\n ESC(the \"escape\" key on your computer keyboard) + AL(chemical symbol for the element, aluminium) + OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a musical or literary work).\nAnswer:  Not sure I can explain this, even after an online search.  An escalop is the shellfish also known as a scallop, and \"scallop\" (but not \"escalop\") also stands for its shell or a shell shaped dish used for cooking and serving seafood. Thus \"escalop\" = \"dish\" only indirectly.  On the other hand, if dish is mean to be course in a meal, it would have to be \"escalope\/scallop\/a thin piece of meat fried with egg and breadcrumbs\", or \"escalop\/scallop\/a shellfish\".  But can the latter be considered a dish without an accompanying description of how it's cooked?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show vet a protective device (6)","output":"### Answer: SCREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show,vet,protective device\n Triple defn: 1st: \u2026 at the cinema or on TV; and 2nd: \u2026, say, incoming phone calls; and 3: \u2026 for blocking harmful substances or various types of radiation from coming through."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doubt of struggling atheist one finds acceptable (10)","output":"### Answer: HESITATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doubt\n **Anagram of**(struggling) ATHEIST + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + ON(acceptable, as in \"cheating at cards just isn't on\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Periodically rougher German region (4)","output":"### Answer: RUHR \n ### Explanation: Definition: German region\n **The 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th letters of**(Periodically) \"rougher \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: However, nearly everyone finished without recipe (8)","output":"### Answer: ALTHOUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: However\n \"all\"(everyone) **minus its last letter**(nearly \u2026) + \"through\"(finished, as in \"we're through having to support him\") **minus**(without) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"recipe\", as in medicine prescriptions).\nAnswer: As in \"he claims to be generous, although I haven't seen any evidence of it\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bug and grub in part of plant (7)","output":"### Answer: TAPROOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of plant\n TAP(to bug;to eavesdrop on a telephone communication with a concealed device, that's also known as a bug) **plus**(and) ROOT(to grub;to dig in the earth).\nDefn: \u2026 that grows straight down from the stem into the ground. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor ought to drop soprano for other singers (5)","output":"### Answer: ALTOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: other singers\n SALT(a sailor, especially an old and experienced one) + O(the letter representing zero, which symbol 0 is called a cipher, an aught or ought) **with the** \"s\"(abbrev. for \"soprano\") **moved to the end**(to drop \u2026, in a down clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny has one boudoir accommodating league cricketer (4,6)","output":"### Answer: PACE BOWLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cricketer\n P(abbrev. for \"penny\", the British currency unit) **plus**(has) ACE(the playing card with only one pip, or in golf, a hole in one, giving a score of one stroke) + \"bower\"(a boudoir;a woman's private chamber, especially in a medieval castle) **containing**(accommodating) L(abbrev. for \"league\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing in organic plum tree produces oil (9)","output":"### Answer: PETROLEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: oil\n O(the letter representing 0;nothing) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(organic) PLUM TREE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State in favour of plan to assimilate Sri Lanka (8)","output":"### Answer: PROCLAIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\n [ PRO(in favour of, the counterpart of \"con\") + AIM(to plan;to intend to, as in \"they aim to buy a car\") ] **containing**(to assimilate) CL(the International Vehicle Registration code for Ceylon, now Sri Lanka)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seafood with a hint of lemon and sorbet cocktail (7)","output":"### Answer: LOBSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seafood\n **The 1st letter of**(a hint of) \"lemon \" **plus**(and) **anagram of**(\u2026 cocktail) SORBET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two containers above a bar (7)","output":"### Answer: CANTINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bar\n [CAN + TIN](two containers) **placed above**(above, in a down clue) A.\nDefn: \u2026 especially in a Spanish-speaking area."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sportsman runs after society princess (6)","output":"### Answer: SKATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sportsman\n R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) [ S(abbrev. for \"society\") + KATE(nee Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, a British princess) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raise the roof with lifting tool (5)","output":"### Answer: REVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raise the roof\n **Reversal of**(lifting) LEVER(a tool for lifting, or raising a roof even, provided there's a fulcrum).\nDefn: \u2026, figuratively, with noisy merrymaking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resist wicked Yankee (4)","output":"### Answer: DEFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resist\n DEF(slang, like \"wicked\", for excellent;first class) + Y(letter represented by \"Yankee\" in the phonetic alphabet).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle (answer for pic5 is not 1across).\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change amount, it is put about (8)","output":"### Answer: MUTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is put about) AMOUNT, IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: SF writer acts like one with film that is withdrawn (6)","output":"### Answer: ASIMOV \n ### Explanation: Definition: SF writer\n AS(acts like) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **plus**(with) \"movie\"(a film) **minus**(\u2026 withdrawn) \"i.e.\"(abbrev. for \"id est\", Latin for that is).\nAnswer: Isaac, American author of science fiction as well as non-fictional science books."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quick move made to get cured meat (4)","output":"### Answer: JERK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quick move,to get cured meat\n Double defn: 2nd: To cure meat, producing jerky."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Begging that rage in tent be modified (10)","output":"### Answer: ENTREATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Begging\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 modified) RAGE IN TENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saps providing supporting directions to such as the Missouri (6)","output":"### Answer: WUSSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saps\n W,E,S(abbrev. for for the directions, west, east and south respectively) **containing**(providing supporting \u2026 to) U.S.S.(abbrev. for for United States Ship, an example of which;such as, was the Missouri, battleship from WW2). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrity fringes at congress after the end of December can be a net attraction (8)","output":"### Answer: CYBERSEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: can be a net attraction\n **The 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 fringes) \"Celebrity \" **plus**(at) [ SEX(sexual congress) **placed after**(after) **the last 3 letters of**(the end of) \"December \" ].\nDefn: \u2026, on the Internet, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enthusiasts confined in the bronze age a great deal (7)","output":"### Answer: ZEALOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enthusiasts\n **Hidden in**(confined in the) \"bronze age \" + LOTS(a great deal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer, otherwise disrespectable, gets rid of tattered carpets (7)","output":"### Answer: DELIBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n **Anagram of**(otherwise) [\"disrespectable \" **minus**(gets rid of) **anagram of**(tattered) \"carpets \"].\nAnswer: Leo, famous for his ballets and operas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unconfined uneasiness resolved after a fashion (2,1,5)","output":"### Answer: IN A SENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: after a fashion\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 resolved) \"uneasiness \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(Unconfined \u2026) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Non-illuminated bend up front leads to the opposite (6)","output":"### Answer: SUNLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: the opposite\n \"unlit\"(non-illuminated) **placed after**(\u2026 up front) S(a double bend).\nDefn: \u2026 of \"non-illuminated\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lengthen publicity by circular letter on short London opening (10)","output":"### Answer: PROLONGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lengthen\n PR(abbrev. for \"public relations\";publicity) **plus**(by) O(the circular letter of the alphabet) **plus**(on) LON(short for London, in the IATA code for all its airports in general) + GATE(an opening, in a fence, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Architectural feature providing detailed protection from the elements (4)","output":"### Answer: COVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Architectural feature\n \"cover\"(protection from the elements, those weather forces) **minus**\n**its last letter**(detailed \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scaffolder reported stiffness (6)","output":"### Answer: RIGOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: stiffness\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reported) \"rigger\"(workman who puts up building construction scaffolding). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impracticality of one changing lead is beginning to manifest (8)","output":"### Answer: IDEALISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impracticality \n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **anagram of**(changing) LEAD IS + **the 1st letter of**(beginning to) \"manifest \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Who's piece of music in France creates very little commotion (8)","output":"### Answer: QUIETUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: very little commotion \n QUI(French for \"who\") + ETUDE(a piece of classical music for a solo instrument, displaying artistic technique)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loudly advertise second-class anti-flood construction (4)","output":"### Answer: BARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loudly advertise \n B(signifying second-class, as opposed to A, first-class) + ARK(Noah's construction to beat the Flood).\nDefn: As done by the person in front of a show, fair, carnival booth, to attract passers-by."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tanker's workers get tax threshold removed (6)","output":"### Answer: OILERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tanker\n \"toilers\"(workers) **minus**(get \u2026 removed) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 threshold) \"tax \".\nDefn: Shouldn't it be plural to be consistent with the answer? "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get free international support (7)","output":"### Answer: UNSTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get free\n U.N.(abbrev. for the United Nations International organisation) + STICK(a support, as in \"walking stick\").\nI was held up by this right to the end as I had it as UNSTRAP, which fits the wordplay better, I think, and which fits 2 of the 3 crossing letters, and shares the same first 4 letters as the given answer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loathsome herbal tea served up \u2014 not right! (8)","output":"### Answer: HATEABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loathsome\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 served up) \"herbal tea\" **minus** \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order for stone coffin someone from the West Midlands once executed (10)","output":"### Answer: CISTERCIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\n CIST(a stone-lined burial chamber) + \"Mercian\"(someone from the old kingdom of Mercia, which included the West Midlands of England) **minus its 1st letter**(executed;head cut off).\nDefn: \u2026 of Christian monks and nuns."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Room to go forward rapidly without second in command (6)","output":"### Answer: LOUNGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Room\n LUNGE(to move forward rapidly) **containing**(without;outside of) **the 2nd letter of**(second in) \"command \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Real loss of work at showroom (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SALES FLOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: showroom\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 work) REAL LOSS OF."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Estate residents a number one gets to irritate (8)","output":"### Answer: TENANTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Estate residents\n TEN(a number in arithmetic) + AN(article indicating one of) **plus**(gets) TRY(to irritate;to test one's patience).\nDefn: \u2026 , collectively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former visit a total mix-up \u2014 one needed to leave? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: EXIT VISA \n ### Explanation: Definition: one needed to leave\n EX-(prefix indicating former;once) + **anagram of**(\u2026 total mix-up) VISIT A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jelly eating out requires plate (7)","output":"### Answer: GELATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jelly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) EATING **containing**(requires) L(plate displayed by learner drivers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Managed to get back six grand to Norwegian port (6)","output":"### Answer: NARVIK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Norwegian port\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to get back) RAN(managed, an organisation, say) + VI(Roman numeral for \"six\") K(like \"grand\", slang for 1000 dollars)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Needed pole to be replaced in a selected position (6)","output":"### Answer: SEEDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a selected position\n \"Needed\" **with** \"N\"(abbrev. for \"north\" pole) **replaced by**(\u2026 to be replaced) \"S\"(abbrev. for \"south\" pole).\nDefn: \u2026, as in a tennis tournament, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man's junior partner (so-called) involved in technical fraud (4)","output":"### Answer: CALF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man's junior partner (so-called)\n **Hidden in**(involved in) \"technical fraud \".\nAnswer: \u2026 of Man, a smaller island just off the Isle of Man, which former could be called the latter's junior partner. \"calf\" derives from the Old Norse word for a smaller island lying near a larger one.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.) "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change amount, it is put about (8)","output":"### Answer: MUTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is put about) AMOUNT, IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: SF writer acts like one with film that is withdrawn (6)","output":"### Answer: ASIMOV \n ### Explanation: Definition: SF writer\n AS(acts like) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **plus**(with) \"movie\"(a film) **minus**(\u2026 withdrawn) \"i.e.\"(abbrev. for \"id est\", Latin for that is).\nAnswer: Isaac, American author of science fiction as well as non-fictional science books."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quick move made to get cured meat (4)","output":"### Answer: JERK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quick move,to get cured meat\n Double defn: 2nd: To cure meat, producing jerky."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Begging that rage in tent be modified (10)","output":"### Answer: ENTREATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Begging\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 modified) RAGE IN TENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saps providing supporting directions to such as the Missouri (6)","output":"### Answer: WUSSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saps\n W,E,S(abbrev. for for the directions, west, east and south respectively) **containing**(providing supporting \u2026 to) U.S.S.(abbrev. for for United States Ship, an example of which;such as, was the Missouri, battleship from WW2). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrity fringes at congress after the end of December can be a net attraction (8)","output":"### Answer: CYBERSEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: can be a net attraction\n **The 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 fringes) \"Celebrity \" **plus**(at) [ SEX(sexual congress) **placed after**(after) **the last 3 letters of**(the end of) \"December \" ].\nDefn: \u2026, on the Internet, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enthusiasts confined in the bronze age a great deal (7)","output":"### Answer: ZEALOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enthusiasts\n **Hidden in**(confined in the) \"bronze age \" + LOTS(a great deal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer, otherwise disrespectable, gets rid of tattered carpets (7)","output":"### Answer: DELIBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n **Anagram of**(otherwise) [\"disrespectable \" **minus**(gets rid of) **anagram of**(tattered) \"carpets \"].\nAnswer: Leo, famous for his ballets and operas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unconfined uneasiness resolved after a fashion (2,1,5)","output":"### Answer: IN A SENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: after a fashion\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 resolved) \"uneasiness \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(Unconfined \u2026) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Non-illuminated bend up front leads to the opposite (6)","output":"### Answer: SUNLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: the opposite\n \"unlit\"(non-illuminated) **placed after**(\u2026 up front) S(a double bend).\nDefn: \u2026 of \"non-illuminated\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lengthen publicity by circular letter on short London opening (10)","output":"### Answer: PROLONGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lengthen\n PR(abbrev. for \"public relations\";publicity) **plus**(by) O(the circular letter of the alphabet) **plus**(on) LON(short for London, in the IATA code for all its airports in general) + GATE(an opening, in a fence, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Architectural feature providing detailed protection from the elements (4)","output":"### Answer: COVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Architectural feature\n \"cover\"(protection from the elements, those weather forces) **minus**\n**its last letter**(detailed \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scaffolder reported stiffness (6)","output":"### Answer: RIGOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: stiffness\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reported) \"rigger\"(workman who puts up building construction scaffolding). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impracticality of one changing lead is beginning to manifest (8)","output":"### Answer: IDEALISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impracticality \n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **anagram of**(changing) LEAD IS + **the 1st letter of**(beginning to) \"manifest \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Who's piece of music in France creates very little commotion (8)","output":"### Answer: QUIETUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: very little commotion \n QUI(French for \"who\") + ETUDE(a piece of classical music for a solo instrument, displaying artistic technique)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loudly advertise second-class anti-flood construction (4)","output":"### Answer: BARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loudly advertise \n B(signifying second-class, as opposed to A, first-class) + ARK(Noah's construction to beat the Flood).\nDefn: As done by the person in front of a show, fair, carnival booth, to attract passers-by."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tanker's workers get tax threshold removed (6)","output":"### Answer: OILERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tanker\n \"toilers\"(workers) **minus**(get \u2026 removed) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 threshold) \"tax \".\nDefn: Shouldn't it be plural to be consistent with the answer? "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get free international support (7)","output":"### Answer: UNSTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get free\n U.N.(abbrev. for the United Nations International organisation) + STICK(a support, as in \"walking stick\").\nI was held up by this right to the end as I had it as UNSTRAP, which fits the wordplay better, I think, and which fits 2 of the 3 crossing letters, and shares the same first 4 letters as the given answer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loathsome herbal tea served up \u2014 not right! (8)","output":"### Answer: HATEABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loathsome\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 served up) \"herbal tea\" **minus** \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order for stone coffin someone from the West Midlands once executed (10)","output":"### Answer: CISTERCIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\n CIST(a stone-lined burial chamber) + \"Mercian\"(someone from the old kingdom of Mercia, which included the West Midlands of England) **minus its 1st letter**(executed;head cut off).\nDefn: \u2026 of Christian monks and nuns."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Room to go forward rapidly without second in command (6)","output":"### Answer: LOUNGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Room\n LUNGE(to move forward rapidly) **containing**(without;outside of) **the 2nd letter of**(second in) \"command \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Real loss of work at showroom (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SALES FLOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: showroom\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 work) REAL LOSS OF."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Estate residents a number one gets to irritate (8)","output":"### Answer: TENANTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Estate residents\n TEN(a number in arithmetic) + AN(article indicating one of) **plus**(gets) TRY(to irritate;to test one's patience).\nDefn: \u2026 , collectively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former visit a total mix-up \u2014 one needed to leave? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: EXIT VISA \n ### Explanation: Definition: one needed to leave\n EX-(prefix indicating former;once) + **anagram of**(\u2026 total mix-up) VISIT A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jelly eating out requires plate (7)","output":"### Answer: GELATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jelly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) EATING **containing**(requires) L(plate displayed by learner drivers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Managed to get back six grand to Norwegian port (6)","output":"### Answer: NARVIK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Norwegian port\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to get back) RAN(managed, an organisation, say) + VI(Roman numeral for \"six\") K(like \"grand\", slang for 1000 dollars)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Needed pole to be replaced in a selected position (6)","output":"### Answer: SEEDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a selected position\n \"Needed\" **with** \"N\"(abbrev. for \"north\" pole) **replaced by**(\u2026 to be replaced) \"S\"(abbrev. for \"south\" pole).\nDefn: \u2026, as in a tennis tournament, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man's junior partner (so-called) involved in technical fraud (4)","output":"### Answer: CALF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man's junior partner (so-called)\n **Hidden in**(involved in) \"technical fraud \".\nAnswer: \u2026 of Man, a smaller island just off the Isle of Man, which former could be called the latter's junior partner. \"calf\" derives from the Old Norse word for a smaller island lying near a larger one.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Simple decision to redesign bar in Reno (2,7)","output":"### Answer: NO BRAINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simple decision\n **Anagram of**(redesign) BAR IN RENO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bishop breaking rank goes through Rome (5)","output":"### Answer: TIBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: goes through Rome\n B(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation) **contained in**(breaking) TIER(one of a series of rows or ranks).\nDefn: That which flows through Rome."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool's family can make you insensitive (5,4)","output":"### Answer: THICK SKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: can make you insensitive\n THICK(a fool? That would instead be a \"thicko\"; thick=foolish, an adjective)'S KIN(family;relatives in general)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More than one psychic making the papers? (5)","output":"### Answer: MEDIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the papers\n the alternative plural of other meanings of \"medium\", whimsically used as a synonym for the plural \"mediums\"(more than one medium;psychic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Declare Rodin a lunatic (6)","output":"### Answer: ORDAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Declare\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 lunatic) RODIN A.\nDefn: To issue an order or decree."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It destroys silent order that's more socialist (8)","output":"### Answer: SHREDDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It destroys\n SH!(an interjection demanding silence;an order to be silent) + REDDER(more socialist, traditionally represented by the colour, red)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unusual dream is wrongly interpreted (7)","output":"### Answer: MISREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: wrongly interpreted\n **Anagram of**(Unusual) DREAM IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bottle company with branches throughout Wales (7)","output":"### Answer: COJONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bottle\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial concern) + JONES(surname that is common;has many family tree branches, in Wales).\nDefn: Manly courage;ballsiness, from the Spanish for, well, balls."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Treatment pronounced, as if I wasn't there (8)","output":"### Answer: MEDICINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Treatment\n Pronounced as \"med-sen\" ie. as if the first letter \"I\" wasn't there."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instinct makes law in Rome go after whistle-blower (6)","output":"### Answer: REFLEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instinct\n LEX(\"law\" in Latin, as was spoken in Rome) **placed after**(go after) REF(short for \"referee\", the whistle-blower in the playing field."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to face it \u2014 for the young this is ancient (5)","output":"### Answer: FIFTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: for the young this is ancient\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"face it \u2014 for the young \".\nDefn: An age that the young might consider ancient."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It measures speed, when shaken repeatedly (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LAMB\u2019S TAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It measures speed\n Actually, it stands for a very short time, from the phrase, \"two shakes of a lamb's tail\", as in \"I can do it in \u2026.\" (but not this crossword though)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demoralise and ruin Emma in seconds (5)","output":"### Answer: UNMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demoralise\n **The 2nd letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 seconds) \"ruin Emma in\".\nDefn: To take away one's 17 across, figuratively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Another question that's never asked in the first round (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SAME AGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Another\n Question asked of one, when subsequent rounds of drinks, after the first, are being ordered."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's acceptable floors that woman (6)","output":"### Answer: KOSHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's acceptable\n K.O.S(short for \"knocks out\";floors) + HER(3rd person feminine pronoun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comfortable place for dispensing impractical advice (8)","output":"### Answer: ARMCHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comfortable place for dispensing impractical advice\n Cryptic defn: Refering to commentators or advisors who are more theoretical than practical, as in \"armchair pundits\" and that comfortable piece of furniture."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tries to pick up popular tune that hasn't finished (4,2)","output":"### Answer: HITS ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tries to pick up\n \"hit song\"(a popular tune) **minus its last letter**(that hasn't finished)\nDefn: \u2026 another person for purposes romantic or more."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most provocative bigot absorbs English (7)","output":"### Answer: SEXIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most provocative\n SEXIST(a bigot who discriminates on the basis of sex) **containing**(absorbs) E(abbrev. for \"English\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irish girl provides sound leg support (6)","output":"### Answer: SINEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irish girl\n **Homophone of**(provides sound) [ \"shin\"(part of a leg) + \"aid\"(support;assistance) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog pee ruined Nike's inside (8)","output":"### Answer: PEKINESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\n PEE **containing**(\u2026 inside) **anagram of**(ruined) NIKE'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It follows US hospital programme advance (4)","output":"### Answer: ERGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: It follows\n E.R.(the US TV series centred on a hospital's emergency room) + GO(to advance).\nDefn: From Latin, \"therefore\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peninsular types are extremely cold with top down (8)","output":"### Answer: IBERIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peninsular types\n \"Siberian\"(extremely cold, like the weather in Siberia) **with its 1st letter moved to its end**(with top down, in a down clue).\nAnswer: Those from the Iberian peninsula, comprising the Portuguese and Spanish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Travel guides at heart are enthusiastic (4)","output":"### Answer: AVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: enthusiastic\n **The central 2 letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 at heart) \"Travel guides \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Engineer not working behind the scenes (8)","output":"### Answer: OFFSTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: behind the scenes\n OFF(not working;not on) STAGE(to engineer;to cause to happen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go on holiday? I don't believe you! (7)","output":"### Answer: GETAWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go on holiday,I don't believe you!\n Double defn: 2nd: An exclamation of disbelief.\nSurely this should be enumerated as (3,4)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How Tracy keeps constant work to be done here? (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN TRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: work to be done here\n A reverse clue: The way \"Tracy\" keeps \"c\"(symbol for a constant in mathematics) is **IN \"TRAY\"**."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Took stick about fallback going the wrong way (6)","output":"### Answer: ROBBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Took\n ROD(a stick) **containing**(about) **reversal of**(\u2026 going the wrong way) EBB(a fallback;a reteat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draw out resident in Israeli city (6)","output":"### Answer: ELICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw out\n **Hidden in**(resident in) \"Israeli city \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restraint limiting attempt to turn at the same time (8)","output":"### Answer: TOGETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: at the same time\n TETHER(a restraint in the form of a rope, chain, etc. to prevent an animal or object from going beyond a certain radius) **containing**(limiting) **reversal of**(.. to turn) GO(an attempt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What Robert Catesby became after going around Spain regularly (6)","output":"### Answer: PAPIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Robert Catesby became\n PAST(after, say, a certain point in time) **containing**(going around) **the 2nd and 4th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"Spain\".\nAnswer: A usually derogative term, as used by Protestants, for a Roman Catholic, which Robert Catesby was during Protestant King James I's reign in England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observed fellow cutting grass (8)","output":"### Answer: REMARKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Observed\n MARK(a fellow's name) **contained in**(cutting) REED(a grass having a hollow stem and growing in wetlands)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Servant returning home tucks into something to eat (6)","output":"### Answer: MENIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Servant\n **Reversal of**(returning) IN(at home) **contained in**(tucks into) MEAL(something to eat, viz. whole or ground grains of a cereal grass)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start to get involved with Italian volunteers sent back to occupy the centre of Chieti (8)","output":"### Answer: INITIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start\n IN(involved with, as in \"he has been in politics since \u2026\") + IT(abbrev. for \"Italian\") + [ **reversal of**(\u2026 sent back) TA(abbrev. for the Territorial Army, consisting of volunteers) **contained in**(to occupy) **the 2 central letters of**(the centre of) \"Chieti \" ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One barely seen by short head girl on street (6)","output":"### Answer: NUDIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One barely seen\n \"nut\"(slang for one's head) **minus its last letter**(short \u2026) + DI(a girl's name) **plus**(on) ST(abbrev. for \"street\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The first to complain after priest hides copy of evidence of activity (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PAPER TRAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: evidence of activity\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 first) \"The\" + RAIL(to complain bitterly or vehemently) **placed after**(after) [ PR(abbrev. for \"priest\") **containing**(hides) APE(to copy) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catholic film director's departed to make a fresh start (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CLEAN SLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a fresh start\n C(abbrev. for \"Catholic\") + LEAN(David, English film director)'S + LATE(departed from this life)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inconsistent comedian at last packing questionable venue (6)","output":"### Answer: UNEVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inconsistent\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 at last) \"comedian \" **contained in**(packing) **anagram of**(questionable) VENUE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Produce information on deserter found in the middle of Leek (8)","output":"### Answer: GENERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Produce\n GEN(information) **plus**(on) [ RAT(a deserter) **contained in**(found in) **the 2 central letters of**(the middle of) \"Leek \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remained unused on the way back with fellow Dutch navigator (6)","output":"### Answer: TASMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dutch navigator\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 on the way back) SAT(remained unused, as in \"the car sat in the garage for ages\" **plus**(with) MAN(a fellow).\nAnswer: Abel, after whom the Australian island of Tasmania is named."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reject determined to join top class team (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SET ASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reject\n SET(determined;not to be swayed) **plus**(to join) A(signifying something that is top class) + SIDE(a team of competitors)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Furious about fellow coming back and ready finally to make a complaint (6)","output":"### Answer: MALADY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a complaint\n MAD(furious) **containing**(about) **reversal of**(\u2026 coming back) AL(a fellow's name) **plus**(and) **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"ready\".\nDefn: \u2026, medically speaking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Touchstone finds a way after resistance by Audrey at first (8)","output":"### Answer: STANDARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Touchstone\n RD(abbrev. for \"road\";a way) **placed after**(after) [STAND(resistance, as in \"Custer's last stand\") **plus**(by) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"Audrey \" ].\nDefn: Criterion by which to rate something\/someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool performer with good write-up (6)","output":"### Answer: TURNIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fool\n TURN(a short theatrical performance \u2013 the performer too?) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(\u2026 write-up) PI(short for \"pious\";good).\nDefn: \u2026, in British slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country doctor introduced to Phoebe's mum (6)","output":"### Answer: GAMBIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n MB(post-nominal letters for a Bachelor of Medicine;a doctor) **contained in**(introduced to) GAIA(in Greek mythology, the primal Mother Goddess, mum of Phoebe, and other deities)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retire from shop (4,2)","output":"### Answer: TURN IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Retire,shop\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 for the night; and 2nd: \u2026, or inform on to the police, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: United supporter overcome by result in the end (10)","output":"### Answer: EVENTUALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the end\n [ U(abbrev. for \"united\") + ALLY(a supporter) ] **placed below**(overcome by, in a down clue) EVENT(the result;the actual or final outcome as in \"in the event of \u2026\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fair enough! (8)","output":"### Answer: ADEQUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fair,enough\n Double defn: 1st: Acceptable;passable, and 2nd: Sufficient for the purpose."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ridiculous claim to hold up popular setter as unfriendly (8)","output":"### Answer: INIMICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: unfriendly\n **Anagram of**(Ridiculous) CLAIM **placed below**(to hold up, in a down clue) [ IN(popular;in fashion) +I(self-referential pronoun referring to the setter of this puzzle) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lie around the whole time? It's unbelievable (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TALL TALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's unbelievable\n TALE(a lie;a fairy story) **containing**(around) [ ALL(the whole;the lot) + T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The determination of a dispute with Hamlet for instance (10)","output":"### Answer: SETTLEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: The determination of a dispute,Hamlet for instance\n Double defn: 2nd: A \"hamlet\" (with a lower case \"h\") is an example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get used to Bill meeting a client without hesitation (8)","output":"### Answer: ACCUSTOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get used to \n AC(abbrev. for \"account\";a bill;a rendering of monies owed) **plus**(meeting) \"customer\"(who is called a client when it comes to professional services, including such by sex workers and lawyers) **minus**(without) \"er\"(an expression of hesitation). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Several transferred after QPR's latest defeat (8)","output":"### Answer: REVERSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: defeat \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 transferred) SEVERAL **placed after**(after) **the last letter of**(\u2026's latest) \"QPR\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working in addition to supporting Democrat whenever required (2,6)","output":"### Answer: ON DEMAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: whenever required \n ON(working, as with an electrical appliance) + [ AND(in addition to) **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) DEM(abbrev. for \"Democrat\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Employ a couple of Ethiopians during bad weather (6)","output":"### Answer: RETAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Employ \n **The 1st 2 letters of**(a couple of) \"Ethiopians \" **contained in**(during) RAIN(bad weather).\nDefn: \u2026 someone for his\/her services by paying a preliminary fee."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film's iconic opening set in an Indian city (6)","output":"### Answer: PATINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 opening) \"iconic \" **contained in**(set in) PATNA(capital city of the Indian state of Bihar).**\nDefn:  \u2026, eg. that formed on copper."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be obliged to admit fellow sent north is on the tail of Red Guard (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guard\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 sent north, in a down clue) [ NEED(be obliged to do something, as in \"you don't need to attend\") **containing**(to admit) F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") ] **placed above**(is on, in a down clue) **the last letter of**(the tail of) \"Red\".\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restraint limiting attempt to turn at the same time (8)","output":"### Answer: TOGETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: at the same time\n TETHER(a restraint in the form of a rope, chain, etc. to prevent an animal or object from going beyond a certain radius) **containing**(limiting) **reversal of**(.. to turn) GO(an attempt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What Robert Catesby became after going around Spain regularly (6)","output":"### Answer: PAPIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Robert Catesby became\n PAST(after, say, a certain point in time) **containing**(going around) **the 2nd and 4th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"Spain\".\nAnswer: A usually derogative term, as used by Protestants, for a Roman Catholic, which Robert Catesby was during Protestant King James I's reign in England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observed fellow cutting grass (8)","output":"### Answer: REMARKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Observed\n MARK(a fellow's name) **contained in**(cutting) REED(a grass having a hollow stem and growing in wetlands)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Servant returning home tucks into something to eat (6)","output":"### Answer: MENIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Servant\n **Reversal of**(returning) IN(at home) **contained in**(tucks into) MEAL(something to eat, viz. whole or ground grains of a cereal grass)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start to get involved with Italian volunteers sent back to occupy the centre of Chieti (8)","output":"### Answer: INITIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start\n IN(involved with, as in \"he has been in politics since \u2026\") + IT(abbrev. for \"Italian\") + [ **reversal of**(\u2026 sent back) TA(abbrev. for the Territorial Army, consisting of volunteers) **contained in**(to occupy) **the 2 central letters of**(the centre of) \"Chieti \" ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One barely seen by short head girl on street (6)","output":"### Answer: NUDIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One barely seen\n \"nut\"(slang for one's head) **minus its last letter**(short \u2026) + DI(a girl's name) **plus**(on) ST(abbrev. for \"street\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The first to complain after priest hides copy of evidence of activity (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PAPER TRAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: evidence of activity\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 first) \"The\" + RAIL(to complain bitterly or vehemently) **placed after**(after) [ PR(abbrev. for \"priest\") **containing**(hides) APE(to copy) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catholic film director's departed to make a fresh start (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CLEAN SLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a fresh start\n C(abbrev. for \"Catholic\") + LEAN(David, English film director)'S + LATE(departed from this life)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inconsistent comedian at last packing questionable venue (6)","output":"### Answer: UNEVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inconsistent\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 at last) \"comedian \" **contained in**(packing) **anagram of**(questionable) VENUE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Produce information on deserter found in the middle of Leek (8)","output":"### Answer: GENERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Produce\n GEN(information) **plus**(on) [ RAT(a deserter) **contained in**(found in) **the 2 central letters of**(the middle of) \"Leek \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remained unused on the way back with fellow Dutch navigator (6)","output":"### Answer: TASMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dutch navigator\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 on the way back) SAT(remained unused, as in \"the car sat in the garage for ages\" **plus**(with) MAN(a fellow).\nAnswer: Abel, after whom the Australian island of Tasmania is named."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reject determined to join top class team (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SET ASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reject\n SET(determined;not to be swayed) **plus**(to join) A(signifying something that is top class) + SIDE(a team of competitors)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Furious about fellow coming back and ready finally to make a complaint (6)","output":"### Answer: MALADY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a complaint\n MAD(furious) **containing**(about) **reversal of**(\u2026 coming back) AL(a fellow's name) **plus**(and) **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"ready\".\nDefn: \u2026, medically speaking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Touchstone finds a way after resistance by Audrey at first (8)","output":"### Answer: STANDARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Touchstone\n RD(abbrev. for \"road\";a way) **placed after**(after) [STAND(resistance, as in \"Custer's last stand\") **plus**(by) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"Audrey \" ].\nDefn: Criterion by which to rate something\/someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool performer with good write-up (6)","output":"### Answer: TURNIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fool\n TURN(a short theatrical performance \u2013 the performer too?) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(\u2026 write-up) PI(short for \"pious\";good).\nDefn: \u2026, in British slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country doctor introduced to Phoebe's mum (6)","output":"### Answer: GAMBIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n MB(post-nominal letters for a Bachelor of Medicine;a doctor) **contained in**(introduced to) GAIA(in Greek mythology, the primal Mother Goddess, mum of Phoebe, and other deities)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retire from shop (4,2)","output":"### Answer: TURN IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Retire,shop\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 for the night; and 2nd: \u2026, or inform on to the police, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: United supporter overcome by result in the end (10)","output":"### Answer: EVENTUALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the end\n [ U(abbrev. for \"united\") + ALLY(a supporter) ] **placed below**(overcome by, in a down clue) EVENT(the result;the actual or final outcome as in \"in the event of \u2026\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fair enough! (8)","output":"### Answer: ADEQUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fair,enough\n Double defn: 1st: Acceptable;passable, and 2nd: Sufficient for the purpose."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ridiculous claim to hold up popular setter as unfriendly (8)","output":"### Answer: INIMICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: unfriendly\n **Anagram of**(Ridiculous) CLAIM **placed below**(to hold up, in a down clue) [ IN(popular;in fashion) +I(self-referential pronoun referring to the setter of this puzzle) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lie around the whole time? It's unbelievable (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TALL TALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's unbelievable\n TALE(a lie;a fairy story) **containing**(around) [ ALL(the whole;the lot) + T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The determination of a dispute with Hamlet for instance (10)","output":"### Answer: SETTLEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: The determination of a dispute,Hamlet for instance\n Double defn: 2nd: A \"hamlet\" (with a lower case \"h\") is an example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get used to Bill meeting a client without hesitation (8)","output":"### Answer: ACCUSTOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get used to \n AC(abbrev. for \"account\";a bill;a rendering of monies owed) **plus**(meeting) \"customer\"(who is called a client when it comes to professional services, including such by sex workers and lawyers) **minus**(without) \"er\"(an expression of hesitation). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Several transferred after QPR's latest defeat (8)","output":"### Answer: REVERSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: defeat \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 transferred) SEVERAL **placed after**(after) **the last letter of**(\u2026's latest) \"QPR\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working in addition to supporting Democrat whenever required (2,6)","output":"### Answer: ON DEMAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: whenever required \n ON(working, as with an electrical appliance) + [ AND(in addition to) **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) DEM(abbrev. for \"Democrat\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Employ a couple of Ethiopians during bad weather (6)","output":"### Answer: RETAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Employ \n **The 1st 2 letters of**(a couple of) \"Ethiopians \" **contained in**(during) RAIN(bad weather).\nDefn: \u2026 someone for his\/her services by paying a preliminary fee."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film's iconic opening set in an Indian city (6)","output":"### Answer: PATINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 opening) \"iconic \" **contained in**(set in) PATNA(capital city of the Indian state of Bihar).**\nDefn:  \u2026, eg. that formed on copper."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be obliged to admit fellow sent north is on the tail of Red Guard (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guard\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 sent north, in a down clue) [ NEED(be obliged to do something, as in \"you don't need to attend\") **containing**(to admit) F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") ] **placed above**(is on, in a down clue) **the last letter of**(the tail of) \"Red\".\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A mother is in club with daughter, as is 6 (11)","output":"### Answer: MACADAMISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: as is 6\n [A + DAM(a female parent of an animal, especially a domesticated mammal) + IS ]**contained in**(in)MACE(an armour-crushing club from the Middle Ages) **plus**(with) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\").\nDefn: As is the surface of a dual carriageway, the answer to 6 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nitrogen does spread over tops of underground lumps \u2014 these? (7)","output":"### Answer: NODULES \n ### Explanation: Definition: these\n N(symbol for the chemical element, nitrogen) + **anagram of**(\u2026 spread) DOES **containing**(over) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(tops of) \"underground lumps \".\nDefn: \u2026, lumps, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Native American owns a good amount of land (7)","output":"### Answer: ACREAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: amount of land\n A + CREE(a member of a Native American people) **containing**(owns) [A + G(abbrev. for \"good\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Western China hosts the Mexican firm, putting out the red carpet (9)","output":"### Answer: WELCOMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: putting out the red carpet\n W(abbrev. for \"western\") + MING(relating to chinaware produced during the Ming Dynasty in China) **containing**(hosts) [ EL(Spanish for \"the\", as is spoken in Mexico) + CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial firm) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raleigh produced it to help make policy clear (5)","output":"### Answer: CYCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raleigh produced it\n **Hidden in**(to help make) \"policy clear \".\nDefn: The \"it\" produced by the Raleigh Bicycle Company originally based in Nottingham, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Young Farmers' leaders gather eggs for teenagers (4)","output":"### Answer: YOOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: teenagers\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026s' leaders) \"Young Farmers \" **containing**(gather) OO(letters that resemble, almost, of two eggs, or, that resemble the family jewels;eggs if you like).\nAnswer: A humorous or facetious spelling of \"youth\";teenagers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try getting a bit in Morecambe in vain (10)","output":"### Answer: EGOCENTRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: vain\n [ GO(a try, as in \"have a go at solving this\") **plus**(getting) CENT(a small coin;a bit) ] **contained in**(in) ERIC(Morecambe, half of the duo with Ernie Wise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Got even on time, a trifle upset (10)","output":"### Answer: RETALIATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Got even\n RE(referring to;on, as in \"to write on the subject of \u2026\") + T(abbrev. for \"time\") + A + **reversal of**(\u2026 upset) DETAIL(a trifle;a small bit of a whole)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Big wheels left No 10 clutching millions (4)","output":"### Answer: LIMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big wheels\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") + IO(letters resembling the number 10) **containing**(clutching) M(abbrev. for \"millions\").\nDefn: \u2026, the latter as a slang for a \"car\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female glowing about top-class trick cyclist (5)","output":"### Answer: FREUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: trick cyclist\n F(abbrev. for \"female\") + RED(descriptive of something emitting heat or on fire;glowing, as in \"red-hot\") **containing**(about) U(characteristic of the upper-class;top-class).\nDefn: \u2026, as slang for \"psychiatrist\", from deliberate malapropism of the latter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman's guzzling Gold Label, when stocks are low (9)","output":"### Answer: SHORTAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: when stocks are low\n SHE(third person pronoun for a woman)'S **containing**(guzzling) [ OR(in heraldry, the colour of gold) + TAG(a label) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working men in rage smelt this (4,3)","output":"### Answer: IRON ORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: smelt this\n [ ON(working, as with an electrical appliance, say) + OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\", non-commissioned men in the military) ] **contained in**(in) IRE(rage;anger).\nDefn: The \"this\" that goes through smelting to retrieve pure metal. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm currently in recession secured by industry (4-3)","output":"### Answer: HARD-WON \n ### Explanation: Definition: secured by industry\n HARD(firm;resolute) + **reversal of**(\u2026 in recession) NOW(currently;at this point in time).\nDefn: \u2026 or hard work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desires simple advice for road users (5,6)","output":"### Answer: DRIVE SLOWLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: advice for road users\n DRIVES(desires that serve to motivate) + LOWLY(simple;basic;unpretentious)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Average hog's infuriating position? (6-2-3-4)","output":"### Answer: MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Average,hog's infuriating position\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 or a position taken up by a road hog, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instrument collector wraps one up (5)","output":"### Answer: CELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 wraps one) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) \"collector \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog nonetheless eats a bone with it (7)","output":"### Answer: DASHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: with it\n \"Dog\" **minus**(\u2026-theless) \"o\"(letter signifying 0;none) **containing**(eats) [A + SHIN(a bone in your leg) ].\nDefn: \u2026 or fashionable;trendy;stylish.\n\"-theless\" as a deletion indicator didn't help. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mopes about, exiting Olympic Games racked with muscle pain (7)","output":"### Answer: MYALGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: with muscle pain\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 racked) \"Olympic Games \" **minus**(\u2026, exiting) **anagram of**(\u2026 about) \"Mopes\". Good surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: London XV run in without Parisian (8)","output":"### Answer: SARACENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: London XV\n RACE(to run) **contained in**(in) SANS(French for \"without\", as a Parisian would say).\nDefn: A particular London-based rugby team (of 15 players)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artery severed with reservation (4,11)","output":"### Answer: DUAL CARRIAGEWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artery\n Cryptic defn: A major thoroughfare with a reservation;the strip of land separating traffic going in opposite directions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature of 6 distracts a few in factory (3-3,7)","output":"### Answer: ONE-WAY TRAFFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature of 6\n **Anagram of**(distracts) A FEW IN FACTORY.\nDefn: \u2026, the answer to 6 down, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novelist tackles gripping stuff in Dangerous Junction (5,8)","output":"### Answer: LEVEL CROSSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dangerous Junction\n LESSING(Doris, English author) **containing**(tackles) VELCRO(the material that grips on to itself, used as a substitute for zippers, say).\nDefn: Dangerous because that's where rail and road traffic cross each other. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy employed by Joe on oil rig oddly blossoms (8)","output":"### Answer: GLADIOLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: blossoms\n LAD(a boy) **contained in**(employed by) GI(Joe;a US soldier) **plus**(on, in a down clue) **the 1st, 3rd, and 5th letters of**(\u2026 oddly) \"oil rig\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One American tree shattered grave (7)","output":"### Answer: AUSTERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: grave\n A(one of something) + US(descriptive of things American) + **anagram of**(\u2026 shattered) TREE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English mate guards old church over many years (7)","output":"### Answer: EPOCHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: over many years\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + PAL(a friend;a mate) **contained in**(guards) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + CH(abbrev. for \"church\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Launch brief article on line (5)","output":"### Answer: THROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Launch\n \"the\"(an article in grammar) **minus its last letter**(brief \u2026) **plus**(on, in a down clue) ROW(a line of a series of arranged items).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A mother is in club with daughter, as is 6 (11)","output":"### Answer: MACADAMISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: as is 6\n [A + DAM(a female parent of an animal, especially a domesticated mammal) + IS ]**contained in**(in)MACE(an armour-crushing club from the Middle Ages) **plus**(with) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\").\nDefn: As is the surface of a dual carriageway, the answer to 6 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nitrogen does spread over tops of underground lumps \u2014 these? (7)","output":"### Answer: NODULES \n ### Explanation: Definition: these\n N(symbol for the chemical element, nitrogen) + **anagram of**(\u2026 spread) DOES **containing**(over) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(tops of) \"underground lumps \".\nDefn: \u2026, lumps, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Native American owns a good amount of land (7)","output":"### Answer: ACREAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: amount of land\n A + CREE(a member of a Native American people) **containing**(owns) [A + G(abbrev. for \"good\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Western China hosts the Mexican firm, putting out the red carpet (9)","output":"### Answer: WELCOMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: putting out the red carpet\n W(abbrev. for \"western\") + MING(relating to chinaware produced during the Ming Dynasty in China) **containing**(hosts) [ EL(Spanish for \"the\", as is spoken in Mexico) + CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial firm) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raleigh produced it to help make policy clear (5)","output":"### Answer: CYCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raleigh produced it\n **Hidden in**(to help make) \"policy clear \".\nDefn: The \"it\" produced by the Raleigh Bicycle Company originally based in Nottingham, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Young Farmers' leaders gather eggs for teenagers (4)","output":"### Answer: YOOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: teenagers\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026s' leaders) \"Young Farmers \" **containing**(gather) OO(letters that resemble, almost, of two eggs, or, that resemble the family jewels;eggs if you like).\nAnswer: A humorous or facetious spelling of \"youth\";teenagers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try getting a bit in Morecambe in vain (10)","output":"### Answer: EGOCENTRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: vain\n [ GO(a try, as in \"have a go at solving this\") **plus**(getting) CENT(a small coin;a bit) ] **contained in**(in) ERIC(Morecambe, half of the duo with Ernie Wise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Got even on time, a trifle upset (10)","output":"### Answer: RETALIATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Got even\n RE(referring to;on, as in \"to write on the subject of \u2026\") + T(abbrev. for \"time\") + A + **reversal of**(\u2026 upset) DETAIL(a trifle;a small bit of a whole)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Big wheels left No 10 clutching millions (4)","output":"### Answer: LIMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big wheels\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") + IO(letters resembling the number 10) **containing**(clutching) M(abbrev. for \"millions\").\nDefn: \u2026, the latter as a slang for a \"car\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female glowing about top-class trick cyclist (5)","output":"### Answer: FREUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: trick cyclist\n F(abbrev. for \"female\") + RED(descriptive of something emitting heat or on fire;glowing, as in \"red-hot\") **containing**(about) U(characteristic of the upper-class;top-class).\nDefn: \u2026, as slang for \"psychiatrist\", from deliberate malapropism of the latter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman's guzzling Gold Label, when stocks are low (9)","output":"### Answer: SHORTAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: when stocks are low\n SHE(third person pronoun for a woman)'S\n**containing**(guzzling) [ OR(in heraldry, the colour of gold) + TAG(a label) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working men in rage smelt this (4,3)","output":"### Answer: IRON ORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: smelt this\n [ ON(working, as with an electrical appliance, say) + OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\", non-commissioned men in the military) ] **contained in**(in) IRE(rage;anger).\nDefn: The \"this\" that goes through smelting to retrieve pure metal. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm currently in recession secured by industry (4-3)","output":"### Answer: HARD-WON \n ### Explanation: Definition: secured by industry\n HARD(firm;resolute) + **reversal of**(\u2026 in recession) NOW(currently;at this point in time).\nDefn: \u2026 or hard work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desires simple advice for road users (5,6)","output":"### Answer: DRIVE SLOWLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: advice for road users\n DRIVES(desires that serve to motivate) + LOWLY(simple;basic;unpretentious)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Average hog's infuriating position? (6-2-3-4)","output":"### Answer: MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Average,hog's infuriating position\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 or a position taken up by a road hog, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instrument collector wraps one up (5)","output":"### Answer: CELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 wraps one) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) \"collector \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog nonetheless eats a bone with it (7)","output":"### Answer: DASHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: with it\n \"Dog\" **minus**(\u2026-theless) \"o\"(letter signifying 0;none) **containing**(eats) [A + SHIN(a bone in your leg) ].\nDefn: \u2026 or fashionable;trendy;stylish.\n\"-theless\" as a deletion indicator didn't help. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mopes about, exiting Olympic Games racked with muscle pain (7)","output":"### Answer: MYALGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: with muscle pain\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 racked) \"Olympic Games \" **minus**(\u2026, exiting) **anagram of**(\u2026 about) \"Mopes\". Good surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: London XV run in without Parisian (8)","output":"### Answer: SARACENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: London XV\n RACE(to run) **contained in**(in) SANS(French for \"without\", as a Parisian would say).\nDefn: A particular London-based rugby team (of 15 players)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artery severed with reservation (4,11)","output":"### Answer: DUAL CARRIAGEWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artery\n Cryptic defn: A major thoroughfare with a reservation;the strip of land separating traffic going in opposite directions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature of 6 distracts a few in factory (3-3,7)","output":"### Answer: ONE-WAY TRAFFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature of 6\n **Anagram of**(distracts) A FEW IN FACTORY.\nDefn: \u2026, the answer to 6 down, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novelist tackles gripping stuff in Dangerous Junction (5,8)","output":"### Answer: LEVEL CROSSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dangerous Junction\n LESSING(Doris, English author) **containing**(tackles) VELCRO(the material that grips on to itself, used as a substitute for zippers, say).\nDefn: Dangerous because that's where rail and road traffic cross each other. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy employed by Joe on oil rig oddly blossoms (8)","output":"### Answer: GLADIOLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: blossoms\n LAD(a boy) **contained in**(employed by) GI(Joe;a US soldier) **plus**(on, in a down clue) **the 1st, 3rd, and 5th letters of**(\u2026 oddly) \"oil rig\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One American tree shattered grave (7)","output":"### Answer: AUSTERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: grave\n A(one of something) + US(descriptive of things American) + **anagram of**(\u2026 shattered) TREE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English mate guards old church over many years (7)","output":"### Answer: EPOCHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: over many years\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + PAL(a friend;a mate) **contained in**(guards) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + CH(abbrev. for \"church\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Launch brief article on line (5)","output":"### Answer: THROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Launch\n \"the\"(an article in grammar) **minus**\n**its last letter**(brief \u2026) **plus**(on, in a down clue) ROW(a line of a series of arranged items).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrong to send volunteers round on service call (2,5)","output":"### Answer: AT FAULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrong\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 round) TA(abbrev. for the Territorial Army, consisting of volunteers) **plus**(on) FAULT(a call by the umpire for a bad serve in tennis)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sympathy and strong wine offered after knock (7)","output":"### Answer: RAPPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sympathy\n PORT(strong, fortified wine) **placed after**(offered after) RAP(a hard knock)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lady singer with good range (4)","output":"### Answer: GAGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lady singer\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + AGA(a cooking range named after the intiials of the original Swedish manufacturer).\nDefn: \u2026 or a singer named Lady ____."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Said sorry for serving old sago pie (10)","output":"### Answer: APOLOGISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Said sorry\n **Anagram of**(serving) OLD SAGO PIE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm grasp needed to operate the gears (6)","output":"### Answer: CLUTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firm grasp,needed to operate the gears\n Double defn: 2nd: The device needed to engage and operate the gears of an engine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep on against money, upper class and, ultimately, privilege (8)","output":"### Answer: CONTINUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep on\n CON(against, as opposed to pro;for) + TIN(slang for money) + U(descriptive of the upper class) **plus**(and) **the last letter of** (ultimately) \"privilege \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corgi runs round Queen's legs regularly for food (9)","output":"### Answer: GROCERIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: food\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026 runs) CORGI **containing**(round) ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen) ] + **the 2nd and 4th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"legs\".\nAmusing surface\u2026perhaps every one of them does run around \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Biting cold? (5)","output":"### Answer: NIPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Biting,cold\n Double defn: 1st: Inclined to bite, like, say, a dog; and 2nd: Chilly;frosty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Handle's extremely smooth at the back (5)","output":"### Answer: SHAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handle\n **The 1st and last letter of**(extremely) \"smooth \" + AFT(at the back of, say, a ship)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call to admire trick poetry she composed (3,6)","output":"### Answer: HEY PRESTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call to admire trick\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 composed) POETRY SHE.\nDefn: \u2026 performed by a conjuror."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meat that's processed is apt to absorb stuff (8)","output":"### Answer: PASTRAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meat\n **Anagram of** (processed) IS APT **containing**(to absorb) RAM(to stuff things into,say, a hole or suitcase).\nDefn: \u2026 that's also processed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support a heartless crony to get bequest (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bequest\n LEG(one of the supports of say, a piano or you) + A + \"crony \" **minus its inner letters** (heartless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good to live with new love at sea, getting space and time (10)","output":"### Answer: BENEVOLENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good\n BE(to live;to exist) **plus**(with) N(abbrev. for \"new\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 at sea) LOVE **plus**(getting) EN(in printing, a unit of measurement of space in text) + T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Miss a hand-warmer! (4)","output":"### Answer: MUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Miss,a hand-warmer\n Double defn: 1st: In sport, an unskilful play, like a mishit shot or a dropped catch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looks at specs for building (7)","output":"### Answer: ASPECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looks \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for building) AT SPECS.\nDefn: \u2026 as a plural noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American university gets everyone young, as a rule (7)","output":"### Answer: USUALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: as a rule \n US(abbrev. for things American) + U(abbrev. for \"university\") **plus**(gets) ALL(everyone) + Y(abbrev. for \"young\", as in YMCA?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Briefly try tool starting engine on riverboat (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAWLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat \n \"try \" **minus its last letter**(Briefly \u2026) + AWL(a tool for pierceing) + **the 1st letter of**(starting) \"engine \" **plus**(on, in a down clue) R(abbrev. for \"river\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice a point to change (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to change\n AD(short for \"advertisement\", a publicity notice) + A + PT(abbrev. for \"point\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hide note in flap (7)","output":"### Answer: LEATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hide\n E(one of the notes in the musical scale)**contained in**(in) LATHER(a flap;a state of anxiety or agitation).\nDefn: \u2026 made from animal skin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sum total for a horse? (6)","output":"### Answer: AMOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sum total\n A + MOUNT(a horse on which you're mounted)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I merit VIP treatment! Simple! (9)","output":"### Answer: PRIMITIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simple\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 treatment) I MERIT VIP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Once more supply soldier with ecstasy and crack (2-5)","output":"### Answer: REEQUIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Once more supply\n RE(abbrev. for a member of the Royal Engineers in the British army) **plus**(with) E(abbrev'd slang for the drug Ecstasy) **plus**(and) QUIP(a crack;a witty or sarcastic remark)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard stuff with tonic, say, for the builder's assistant? (8,5)","output":"### Answer: CONCRETE MIXER \n ### Explanation: Definition: builder's assistant\n CONCRETE(hard stuff) **plus**(with) MIXER(an example of which;say, is tonic water for mixing with liquor)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jug meant for coffee surprisingly produces fierce tea! (9)","output":"### Answer: CAFETIERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jug meant for coffee\n **Anagram of**(surprisingly produces) FIERCE TEA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They try to have us on trip ashore round about 10 (7)","output":"### Answer: HOAXERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They try to have us on\n **Anagram of**(trip) ASHORE **containing**(round about) X(Roman numeral for 10).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. fooling us."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pupil ate spinach as part of an exercise programme (7)","output":"### Answer: PILATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: an exercise programme\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 as part of) \"Pupil ate spinach \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diplomatic about fault hampering medical scanner (7)","output":"### Answer: TACTFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diplomatic\n **Anagram of**(about) FAULT **containing**(hampering) CT(abbrev. for \"computed tomography\";a method of obtaining detailed images of internal organs, most often refered to as a CT scan). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Didn't take part when turned back by solicitor (3,3)","output":"### Answer: SAT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Didn't take part\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned back) AS(when, as in \"mind your head as you walk in the door\") **plus**(by) TOUT(a solicitor;one who seeks customers or clients brazenly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good morning, Mum! There's a letter from Greece (5)","output":"### Answer: GAMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a letter from Greece\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + AM(abbrev. for \"ante meridiem\", denoting the hours in the morning) + MA(informal name for one's mum).\nDefn: \u2026, from the Greek alphabet, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working class under this perhaps even better? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: FLAT CAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Working class under this perhaps\n FLAT(even;without an undulation) + CAP(to better;to surpass;to outdo).\nDefn: Headgear associated with the working class."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad egg, Albert partially retired and scrounged (7)","output":"### Answer: BLAGGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: scrounged\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 partially) **reversal of**(\u2026 retired) \"Bad egg, Albert \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'm going to pass on gold frames (5)","output":"### Answer: ADIEU \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm going\n DIE(to pass on from this world) **contained in**(\u2026 frames) AU(symbol for the chemical element, gold).\nDefn: What I might say as I'm going;farewell!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One takes off with paper \u2014 good things for sale (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TEST PILOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One takes off\n TEST(a paper;an examination on a particular subject) + PI(religious;good, from \"pious\") + LOT(a set of things for sale as one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harry H Corbett a cross windbag (10)","output":"### Answer: CHATTERBOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: windbag\n **Anagram of**(Harry;to disturb) [H CORBETT: A + X(letter representing a cross) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rag and Bone (3)","output":"### Answer: RIB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rag,Bone\n Double defn: 1st: To tease."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moving girl, Steptoe and Son they might move furniture? (12)","output":"### Answer: POLTERGEISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they might move furniture\n **Anagram of**(Moving) GIRL, STEPTOE **plus**(and) S(abbrev. for \"son\").\nDefn: They of the paranormal kind creating mischief by moving furniture, throwing objects, etc. \u2013 only if you believe in them. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe watch here \u2014 dodgy back? Steptoe runs inside (6,6)","output":"### Answer: BREAST POCKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe watch here\n **Anagram of**(dodgy) BACK? STEPTOE **containing**(\u2026 inside) R(abbrev. for \"runs\", in cricket scores).\nDefn: Where you might have an old-fashioned timepiece on you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lug stuff that's no good (3)","output":"### Answer: EAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lug\n \"gear\"(personal articles;one's stuff) **minus**(that's no) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\").\nDefn: \u2026 from Scottish and Northern English dialect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wearing sweatshirt that's most black (10)","output":"### Answer: SWARTHIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most black\n **Anagram of**(Wearing;eroding) SWEATSHIRT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hercules struggling to carry old Steptoe like his attitude? (9)","output":"### Answer: LECHEROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: like his attitude\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 struggling) HERCULES **contained in**(to carry) O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nHercules was the name of the horse in the theme."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Row over current smell (5)","output":"### Answer: NOISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Row\n I(symbol for electrical current in physics) **contained in**(over \u2026) NOSE(the characteristic smell of a wine or liqueur).\nI was led astray for a while by the positioning of the containment indicator. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrange rubbish at front of carriage (7)","output":"### Answer: DISPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrange\n DIS(slang for \"to treat with contempt;to regard as nonsense\";to rubbish) **placed before**(at front of) POSE(a physical attitude;carriage;posture).\nAnswer: \u2026, as in \"man proposes, God disposes\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Economical yard after the short argument (7)","output":"### Answer: THRIFTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Economical\n Y(abbrev. for \"yard\", unit of length) **placed after**(after) [ \"the\" **minus its last letter**(\u2026 short) + RIFT(an argument causing a break in friendly relations) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endlessly lie when taking care of failure (6)","output":"### Answer: FIASCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: failure\n \"fib\"(a lie) **minus its last letter**(Endlessly \u2026) + AS(when, as in \"when you walk through that door\") **plus**(taking) CO(abbrev. for \"care of\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of hoof upset horse? (6)","output":"### Answer: ANIMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: horse\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset) LAMINA(a thin layer of sensitive tissue in the hoof, say, of a horse)\nDefn: \u2026 is an example;?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See, audience judges work here? (10)","output":"### Answer: COURTHOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: judges work here\n COURT(to woo;to date;to see with intentions romantic) + HOUSE(the audience in a theatre or cinema). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head, essentially dirty old man (5)","output":"### Answer: PATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: old man\n PATE(the human head) + **the central letter of**(essentially) \"dirty \".\nThe theme's catch-phrase was \"You dirty old man\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See man, mostly well off (9)","output":"### Answer: BISHOPRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\n BISHOP(a piece;a man in a chess game) + \"rich\"(well off) **minus its last letter**(mostly \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: While touring album peaks (4)","output":"### Answer: ALPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: peaks\n AS(while, as in \"as I am walking, I'm aware of things around me\") **containing**(touring) LP(abbrev. for \"long-playing music album\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lots of prospects after this good antique career? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GOLD RUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots of prospects after this\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + OLD(antique) + RUSH(to career;to move in an uncontrolled way)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Files a bit around foot (8)","output":"### Answer: DATABASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Files\n DATA(a piece of which is stored as a bit;a binary digit) + BASE(the area around the foot of a standing structure, say, a column).\nDefn: \u2026 of recorded data."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One calling out \"help\" on programme after turning over film (10)","output":"### Answer: TELEPHONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One calling\n [ **Anagram of**(out) HELP + ON + ER(US television programme about a hospital emergency room) ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **reversal of**(turning over) ET(the Steven Spielberg sci-fi film)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sort rubbish? We must go outside\" \u2014 put down characters without script? (9)","output":"### Answer: TYPEWROTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put down characters without script\n TYPE(sort;kind) + ROT(rubbish) **contained in**(\u2026 must go outside) WE.\nDefn: \u2026 ie. without handwriting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rests back in a bed and let oneself down (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSEILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: let oneself down\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) LIES(rests on a surface) **contained in**(in) A BED.\nDefn: \u2026 a steep slope with the use of rope secured from above."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Balconies tense? Royal Ascot meeting? (8)","output":"### Answer: TERRACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Balconies\n T(abbrev. for \"tense\" in grammar) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the chief Royal) + RACES(collectively, an Ascot racetrack meeting, say). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Concerning story, fellow gets help (6)","output":"### Answer: RELIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: help\n RE(with reference to;concerning) + LIE(a story that's untrue) + F(abbrev. for \"fellow\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Determined, picking up bargain at end of day (6)","output":"### Answer: STEELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Determined\n **Homophone of**(picking up, aurally) \"steal\"(a bargain;something obtained cheaply) **plus**(at) **the last letter of**(end of) \"day \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place again on TV (5)","output":"### Answer: RESET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place again\n RE(with reference to;on the subject of) + SET(the appliance that receives television programmes, also called \"the TV\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman's over leading actor (4)","output":"### Answer: HERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: leading actor\n HER(the feminine third-person possessive pronoun;that woman's, as in \"her body\") + O(abbrev. for \"over\", each set of balls bowled, in cricket scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our melodic dish cooked with salt (6,8)","output":"### Answer: SODIUM CHLORIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: salt\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cooked) OUR MELODIC DISH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Did not start credible sanction (6)","output":"### Answer: ENABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sanction\n \"tenable\"(credible;viable) **minus its 1st letter**(Did not start \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tease apprentice, maniac for snack food (8)","output":"### Answer: HAZELNUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: snack food\n HAZE(in N. American usage, to subject newcomers to ridicule or abuse, a cruel version of the British ragging or teasing) + L(plate displayed by a learner or apprentice driver) + NUT(a maniac;one who is mentally disturbed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flunkey returned spoils (4)","output":"### Answer: LOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: spoils\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned) TOOL(a flunkey;a pawn)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beat with stick initially (5)","output":"### Answer: BASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beat with stick\n **Anagram of**(Beat) [BEAT **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"stick \" ].\nThrough the process of elimination, I think this is the answer, in which case, \"beat\" is definition, anagram indicator and fodder all at once. But I'm not sure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: J.B. Ranson stocking some roughage (4)","output":"### Answer: BRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: roughage\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 stocking) \"B. Ranson \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Military tribunal punished matriculator (5,7)","output":"### Answer: COURT MARTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Military tribunal\n **Anagram of**(punished) MATRICULATOR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transit stop is area with car and van being damaged (12)","output":"### Answer: CARAVANSERAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transit stop\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 being damaged) [IS AREA **plus**(with) CAR **plus**(and) VAN].\nDefn: \u2026 for caravans along trade routes in central and western Asia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The burden old star rejected (4)","output":"### Answer: ONUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The burden\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) SUN(the star in our planetary system)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At the end of day, to stare and gape is awkward (5)","output":"### Answer: GAWKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: awkward\n **The last letter of**(the end of) \"day \" **placed after**(At) GAWK(to stare and gape)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First person to be upset during party protest (4)","output":"### Answer: DEMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: protest\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to be upset) ME(first person pronoun) **contained in**(during) DO(a party;a social function)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More than half reached the age of consent (8)","output":"### Answer: MAJORITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than half,the age of consent\n Double defn.\nI think there is a slight discrepancy between the 2nd definition and answer. The former commonly refers to the age at which one is considered legally competent to consent to sexual acts, whereas the age of majority is the age at which one is legally an adult and is no longer the responsibility of one's parents or guardians. Of course, there could be some legal jurisdictions where the 2 coincide."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look at husband in admonition to grow up (6)","output":"### Answer: BEHOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **contained in**(in) [BE OLD!](possibly said as an admonition to grow up)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heckling pack or sneerers at this part of Hyde Park (8,6)","output":"### Answer: SPEAKERS CORNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: this part of Hyde Park\n **Anagram of**(Heckling) PACK OR SNEERERS.\nDefn: \u2026 where one might find speakers and their hacklers and sneerers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This sleuth, he'll shock Morse electrifyingly (8,6)","output":"### Answer: SHERLOCK HOLMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: This sleuth\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 electrifyingly) HE'LL SHOCK MORSE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The stuff of a play (8)","output":"### Answer: DIALOGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The stuff of a play\n Cryptic defn: That which is the essential part;stuff of a dramatic play."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horrible fruit caught (4)","output":"### Answer: UGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horrible\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 caught, aurally) \"ugli\"(a citrus fruit from the Caribbean)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vital malfunctions disrupted hackers at Tate endlessly (5,7)","output":"### Answer: HEART ATTACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vital malfunctions\n **Anagram of**(disrupted) [ HACKERS AT + \"Tate\" **minus its last letter**(endlessly) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No Turkish man will toe the line (4)","output":"### Answer: OBEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: toe the line\n O(letter representing 0;nothing;no) + BEY(a title of address for a Turkish man, corresponding to \"Mr.\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pay no attention to soldier upset about having to accept a negative answer (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pay no attention to\n [ **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset) GI(a US soldier) + RE(about;with reference to) ] **containing**(having to accept) NO(a negative answer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Denigrator dies from alimentary ailment (6,8)","output":"### Answer: EATING DISORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: alimentary ailment\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 from?) DENIGRATOR DIES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Totally bonkers as Alice discovered (3,2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: MAD AS A HATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Totally bonkers as Alice discovered\n Cryptic defn: \u2026 in Wonderland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reference book a sailor returned (5)","output":"### Answer: ATLAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reference book\n A + **reversal of**(\u2026 returned) SALT(a sailor \u2026 especially a seasoned one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Light wood used in herbal salon (5)","output":"### Answer: BALSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light wood\n **Hidden in**(in) \"herbal salon\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a slave delivered without charge up-front (8)","output":"### Answer: FREEBORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not a slave\n BORN(delivered from a mother's womb) **placed below**(\u2026 up-front) FREE(without charge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Base evacuated to accommodate Jack in a French extreme jumping sport (6)","output":"### Answer: BUNJEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: extreme jumping sport\n \"Base \" **minus its inner letters**(evacuated) **containing**(to accommodate) [ J(abbrev. for \"Jack\" in a pack of playing cards) **contained in**(in) UNE(French for \"a\") ].\nI can only find \"bungee\" or \"bungy\", not \"bunjee\" in the references (though there could be one out there that I haven't found)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Streaker getting arse kicked violently during trip (4)","output":"### Answer: TREK \n ### Explanation: Definition: trip\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 violently) [ \"Streaker \" **minus**(getting \u2026 kicked) \"arse \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star lover whose lamp went out tragically (4)","output":"### Answer: HERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star,lover whose lamp went out tragically\n Double defn: 2nd: In Greek mythology, the priestess lover of Leander, the latter losing his way and drowning in a storm when the lamp she lit to guide him was blown out by the wind.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our melodic dish cooked with salt (6,8)","output":"### Answer: SODIUM CHLORIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: salt\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cooked) OUR MELODIC DISH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Did not start credible sanction (6)","output":"### Answer: ENABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sanction\n \"tenable\"(credible;viable) **minus its 1st letter**(Did not start \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tease apprentice, maniac for snack food (8)","output":"### Answer: HAZELNUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: snack food\n HAZE(in N. American usage, to subject newcomers to ridicule or abuse, a cruel version of the British ragging or teasing) + L(plate displayed by a learner or apprentice driver) + NUT(a maniac;one who is mentally disturbed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flunkey returned spoils (4)","output":"### Answer: LOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: spoils\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned) TOOL(a flunkey;a pawn)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beat with stick initially (5)","output":"### Answer: BASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beat with stick\n **Anagram of**(Beat) [BEAT **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"stick \" ].\nThrough the process of elimination, I think this is the answer, in which case, \"beat\" is definition, anagram indicator and fodder all at once. But I'm not sure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: J.B. Ranson stocking some roughage (4)","output":"### Answer: BRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: roughage\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 stocking) \"B. Ranson \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Military tribunal punished matriculator (5,7)","output":"### Answer: COURT MARTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Military tribunal\n **Anagram of**(punished) MATRICULATOR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transit stop is area with car and van being damaged (12)","output":"### Answer: CARAVANSERAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transit stop\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 being damaged) [IS AREA **plus**(with) CAR **plus**(and) VAN].\nDefn: \u2026 for caravans along trade routes in central and western Asia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The burden old star rejected (4)","output":"### Answer: ONUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The burden\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) SUN(the star in our planetary system)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At the end of day, to stare and gape is awkward (5)","output":"### Answer: GAWKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: awkward\n **The last letter of**(the end of) \"day \" **placed after**(At) GAWK(to stare and gape)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First person to be upset during party protest (4)","output":"### Answer: DEMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: protest\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to be upset) ME(first person pronoun) **contained in**(during) DO(a party;a social function)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More than half reached the age of consent (8)","output":"### Answer: MAJORITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than half,the age of consent\n Double defn.\nI think there is a slight discrepancy between the 2nd definition and answer. The former commonly refers to the age at which one is considered legally competent to consent to sexual acts, whereas the age of majority is the age at which one is legally an adult and is no longer the responsibility of one's parents or guardians. Of course, there could be some legal jurisdictions where the 2 coincide."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look at husband in admonition to grow up (6)","output":"### Answer: BEHOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **contained in**(in) [BE OLD!](possibly said as an admonition to grow up)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heckling pack or sneerers at this part of Hyde Park (8,6)","output":"### Answer: SPEAKERS CORNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: this part of Hyde Park\n **Anagram of**(Heckling) PACK OR SNEERERS.\nDefn: \u2026 where one might find speakers and their hacklers and sneerers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This sleuth, he'll shock Morse electrifyingly (8,6)","output":"### Answer: SHERLOCK HOLMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: This sleuth\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 electrifyingly) HE'LL SHOCK MORSE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The stuff of a play (8)","output":"### Answer: DIALOGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The stuff of a play\n Cryptic defn: That which is the essential part;stuff of a dramatic play."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horrible fruit caught (4)","output":"### Answer: UGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horrible\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 caught, aurally) \"ugli\"(a citrus fruit from the Caribbean)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vital malfunctions disrupted hackers at Tate endlessly (5,7)","output":"### Answer: HEART ATTACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vital malfunctions\n **Anagram of**(disrupted) [ HACKERS AT + \"Tate\" **minus its last letter**(endlessly) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No Turkish man will toe the line (4)","output":"### Answer: OBEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: toe the line\n O(letter representing 0;nothing;no) + BEY(a title of address for a Turkish man, corresponding to \"Mr.\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pay no attention to soldier upset about having to accept a negative answer (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pay no attention to\n [ **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset) GI(a US soldier) + RE(about;with reference to) ] **containing**(having to accept) NO(a negative answer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Denigrator dies from alimentary ailment (6,8)","output":"### Answer: EATING DISORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: alimentary ailment\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 from?) DENIGRATOR DIES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Totally bonkers as Alice discovered (3,2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: MAD AS A HATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Totally bonkers as Alice discovered\n Cryptic defn: \u2026 in Wonderland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reference book a sailor returned (5)","output":"### Answer: ATLAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reference book\n A + **reversal of**(\u2026 returned) SALT(a sailor \u2026 especially a seasoned one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Light wood used in herbal salon (5)","output":"### Answer: BALSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light wood\n **Hidden in**(in) \"herbal salon\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a slave delivered without charge up-front (8)","output":"### Answer: FREEBORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not a slave\n BORN(delivered from a mother's womb) **placed below**(\u2026 up-front) FREE(without charge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Base evacuated to accommodate Jack in a French extreme jumping sport (6)","output":"### Answer: BUNJEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: extreme jumping sport\n \"Base \" **minus its inner letters**(evacuated) **containing**(to accommodate) [ J(abbrev. for \"Jack\" in a pack of playing cards) **contained in**(in) UNE(French for \"a\") ].\nI can only find \"bungee\" or \"bungy\", not \"bunjee\" in the references (though there could be one out there that I haven't found)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Streaker getting arse kicked violently during trip (4)","output":"### Answer: TREK \n ### Explanation: Definition: trip\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 violently) [ \"Streaker \" **minus**(getting \u2026 kicked) \"arse \" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star lover whose lamp went out tragically (4)","output":"### Answer: HERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star,lover whose lamp went out tragically\n Double defn: 2nd: In Greek mythology, the priestess lover of Leander, the latter losing his way and drowning in a storm when the lamp she lit to guide him was blown out by the wind.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finish filling crack with it (6)","output":"### Answer: TRENDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with it\n END(the finish) **contained in**(filling) TRY(a crack;an attempt, as in \"take a crack at solving this\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top general introduced to head of free church (6)","output":"### Answer: FLEECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\n [ LEE(Robert E., Confederate general in the US Civil War) **placed after**(introduced to) **the 1st letter of**(head of) \"free\" ] + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).\nAnswer: A jacket or top made from, well, fleece, a warm synthetic fibre. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Defect with Miles, Dicky and Henry after start of back-stabbing (7)","output":"### Answer: BLEMISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Defect\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026, Dicky) MILES **plus**(and) H(abbrev. for the Henry, in physics, a unit of electrical inductance) ] **placed after**(after) **the 1st letter of**(start of) \"back-stabbing\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hint of residue found on each model bird made of clay (7)","output":"### Answer: EARTHEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: made of clay\n **The 1st letter of**(Hint of) \"residue\" **placed after**(found on) EA(abbrev. for \"each\") + T(the early Ford Motors model of car) + HEN(a female bird)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novel set of beliefs (10)","output":"### Answer: PERSUASION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel,set of beliefs\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 by Jane Austen; and 2nd: \u2026, as in \"worshippers of a certain persuasion\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transported in carriage with tenor from start to finish (4)","output":"### Answer: RAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transported\n TRAP(a horse-drawn carriage) **with** \"t\"(abbrev. for \"tenor\") **moved its initial position to last**(from start to finish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rent collector's first to quit (5)","output":"### Answer: CLEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rent\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"collector\" **plus**(to) LEFT(quit;departed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sheik oddly neglected to call about the Spanish mercenary (8)","output":"### Answer: HIRELING \n ### Explanation: Definition: mercenary\n \"Sheik\" **minus its 1st and 3rd letter**(oddly neglected) **plus**(to) RING(to call on the phone) **containing**(about) EL(Spanish for \"the\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poor editing spoiled gripping opening of novel (8)","output":"### Answer: INDIGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 spoiled) EDITING **containing**(gripping) **the 1st letter of**(opening of) \"novel\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Illegal activity of gangster not about revenge at the outset (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illegal activity\n Capone(Al, Chicago gangster) **minus**(not) \"on\"(about, as in \"the lecture was on the subject of \u2026\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at the outset) \"revenge\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nettle rash at first seen on priest from the east (4)","output":"### Answer: RILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nettle\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"rash\" **plus**(seen on) **reversal of**(\u2026 from the east, in an across clue) ELI(biblical priest).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Successfully manages to secure bolt in steering device (10)","output":"### Answer: HANDLEBARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: steering device\n HANDLES(successfully manages) **containing**(to secure) BAR(a bolt used in fastening)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Protective screen placed in position around most of royal family (7)","output":"### Answer: TESTUDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protective screen\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 around) SET(placed in position) + **the 1st four letters of**(most of) \"Tudor\"(English royal family from 1485 to 1603).\nDefn: \u2026 used by the ancient Roman army."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Right to be uncertain about accepting ecologist's earliest fieldwork (7)","output":"### Answer: REDOUBT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fieldwork\n [ R(abbrev. for \"right\") + DOUBT(to be uncertain about) ] **containing**(accepting) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's earliest) \"ecologist\".\nDefn: \u2026 used as a defence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bit of hogweed found in uninspiring section of river (6)","output":"### Answer: THAMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\n **The 1st letter of**(Bit of) \"hogweed\" **contained in**(found in) TAME(uninspiring;insipid) + S(abbrev. for \"section\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Object to revolutionary's restless desires (6)","output":"### Answer: ITCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: restless desires\n IT(pronoun refering to a non-human or inanimate object) + CHE(Guevara, Argentinian revolutionary)'S ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tradesman not entirely concealing Dutch accent (5)","output":"### Answer: TILDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: accent\n \"tiler\"(a tradesman;a skilled worker specialising in laying tiles) **minus its last letter**(not entirely) **containing**(concealing) D(abbrev. for \"Dutch\").\nDefn: A diacritical mark used in the Spanish and Portuguese languages. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solidarity's leader embraced by distressed seamen all at once (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EN MASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: all at once\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's leader) \"Solidarity\" **contained in**(embraced by) **anagram of**(distressed) SEAMEN.\nDefn: \u2026 or all together."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pull apart largely depressing books on the French (9)","output":"### Answer: DISMANTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pull apart\n \"dismal\"(depressing;gloomy) **minus its last letter**(largely \u2026) + NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, books in the Bible) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) LE(French for \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have an inclination to ring rector to find out (5)","output":"### Answer: LEARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: to find out\n LEAN(to have an inclination, physically or figuratively) **containing**(to ring) R(abbrev. for \"rector\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ralph managed without parking close to hospital department entrance (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTHRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: entrance\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 managed) \"Ralph\" **minus**(without) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"parking\") **placed below**(close to, in a down clue) ENT(abbrev. for the Ear, Nose and Throat department in a hospital).\nDefn: \u2026 or to en-trance;enchant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watch Frank about to turn up something revealing (3-6)","output":"### Answer: EYE-OPENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: something revealing\n EYE(to watch) + OPEN(frank;honest) + **reversal of**(\u2026 to turn up, in a down clue) RE(with reference to;about)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Using darts primarily to capture small brown bear (9)","output":"### Answer: WITHSTAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: bear\n WITH(using, as in \"do it with your hands\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"darts\" **containing**(to capture) [ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + TAN(a brownish colour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quite happy to eat at home when exercising self-restraint (9)","output":"### Answer: CONTINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: exercising self-restraint\n CONTENT(quite happy;satisfied) **containing**(to eat) IN(at home;indoors)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call to mind even parts of Greek prayer (9)","output":"### Answer: RECOLLECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call to mind\n **The 2nd and 4th letters**(even parts of) \"Greek \" + COLLECT(a brief formal prayer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A disinclination to move in time to cover it up (7)","output":"### Answer: INERTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A disinclination to move\n IN + ERA(a long period of time) **containing**(to cover) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) IT.** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All the rage to possess my book about bagpipe music (7)","output":"### Answer: PIBROCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: bagpipe music\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) { HIP(all the rage;fashionable;up to date with the latest) **containing**(to possess) [ COR(my!;exclamation of surprise) + B(abbrev. for \"book\") ] }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heroin discovered by border guard (5)","output":"### Answer: HEDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: guard\n H(abbrev. for \"heroin\" in slang) **plus**(discovered by) EDGE(the border;the rim).\nDefn: A barrier or protection against something; or a guard against future financial loss."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Originally pinched from superb cryptic puzzle (5)","output":"### Answer: REBUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzle\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cryptic) [**the 1st letter of**(Originally) \"pinched\" **deleted from**(from) \"superb\" ].\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finish filling crack with it (6)","output":"### Answer: TRENDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with it\n END(the finish) **contained in**(filling) TRY(a crack;an attempt, as in \"take a crack at solving this\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top general introduced to head of free church (6)","output":"### Answer: FLEECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\n [ LEE(Robert E., Confederate general in the US Civil War) **placed after**(introduced to) **the 1st letter of**(head of) \"free\" ] + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).\nAnswer: A jacket or top made from, well, fleece, a warm synthetic fibre. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Defect with Miles, Dicky and Henry after start of back-stabbing (7)","output":"### Answer: BLEMISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Defect\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026, Dicky) MILES **plus**(and) H(abbrev. for the Henry, in physics, a unit of electrical inductance) ] **placed after**(after) **the 1st letter of**(start of) \"back-stabbing\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hint of residue found on each model bird made of clay (7)","output":"### Answer: EARTHEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: made of clay\n **The 1st letter of**(Hint of) \"residue\" **placed after**(found on) EA(abbrev. for \"each\") + T(the early Ford Motors model of car) + HEN(a female bird)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novel set of beliefs (10)","output":"### Answer: PERSUASION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel,set of beliefs\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 by Jane Austen; and 2nd: \u2026, as in \"worshippers of a certain persuasion\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transported in carriage with tenor from start to finish (4)","output":"### Answer: RAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transported\n TRAP(a horse-drawn carriage) **with** \"t\"(abbrev. for \"tenor\") **moved its initial position to last**(from start to finish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rent collector's first to quit (5)","output":"### Answer: CLEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rent\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"collector\" **plus**(to) LEFT(quit;departed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sheik oddly neglected to call about the Spanish mercenary (8)","output":"### Answer: HIRELING \n ### Explanation: Definition: mercenary\n \"Sheik\" **minus its 1st and 3rd letter**(oddly neglected) **plus**(to) RING(to call on the phone) **containing**(about) EL(Spanish for \"the\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poor editing spoiled gripping opening of novel (8)","output":"### Answer: INDIGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 spoiled) EDITING **containing**(gripping) **the 1st letter of**(opening of) \"novel\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Illegal activity of gangster not about revenge at the outset (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illegal activity\n Capone(Al, Chicago gangster) **minus**(not) \"on\"(about, as in \"the lecture was on the subject of \u2026\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at the outset) \"revenge\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nettle rash at first seen on priest from the east (4)","output":"### Answer: RILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nettle\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"rash\" **plus**(seen on) **reversal of**(\u2026 from the east, in an across clue) ELI(biblical priest).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Successfully manages to secure bolt in steering device (10)","output":"### Answer: HANDLEBARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: steering device\n HANDLES(successfully manages) **containing**(to secure) BAR(a bolt used in fastening)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Protective screen placed in position around most of royal family (7)","output":"### Answer: TESTUDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protective screen\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 around) SET(placed in position) + **the 1st four letters of**(most of) \"Tudor\"(English royal family from 1485 to 1603).\nDefn: \u2026 used by the ancient Roman army."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Right to be uncertain about accepting ecologist's earliest fieldwork (7)","output":"### Answer: REDOUBT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fieldwork\n [ R(abbrev. for \"right\") + DOUBT(to be uncertain about) ] **containing**(accepting) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's earliest) \"ecologist\".\nDefn: \u2026 used as a defence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bit of hogweed found in uninspiring section of river (6)","output":"### Answer: THAMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\n **The 1st letter of**(Bit of) \"hogweed\" **contained in**(found in) TAME(uninspiring;insipid) + S(abbrev. for \"section\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Object to revolutionary's restless desires (6)","output":"### Answer: ITCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: restless desires\n IT(pronoun refering to a non-human or inanimate object) + CHE(Guevara, Argentinian revolutionary)'S ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tradesman not entirely concealing Dutch accent (5)","output":"### Answer: TILDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: accent\n \"tiler\"(a tradesman;a skilled worker specialising in laying tiles) **minus its last letter**(not entirely) **containing**(concealing) D(abbrev. for \"Dutch\").\nDefn: A diacritical mark used in the Spanish and Portuguese languages. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solidarity's leader embraced by distressed seamen all at once (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EN MASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: all at once\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's leader) \"Solidarity\" **contained in**(embraced by) **anagram of**(distressed) SEAMEN.\nDefn: \u2026 or all together."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pull apart largely depressing books on the French (9)","output":"### Answer: DISMANTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pull apart\n \"dismal\"(depressing;gloomy) **minus its last letter**(largely \u2026) + NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, books in the Bible) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) LE(French for \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have an inclination to ring rector to find out (5)","output":"### Answer: LEARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: to find out\n LEAN(to have an inclination, physically or figuratively) **containing**(to ring) R(abbrev. for \"rector\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ralph managed without parking close to hospital department entrance (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTHRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: entrance\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 managed) \"Ralph\" **minus**(without) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"parking\") **placed below**(close to, in a down clue) ENT(abbrev. for the Ear, Nose and Throat department in a hospital).\nDefn: \u2026 or to en-trance;enchant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watch Frank about to turn up something revealing (3-6)","output":"### Answer: EYE-OPENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: something revealing\n EYE(to watch) + OPEN(frank;honest) + **reversal of**(\u2026 to turn up, in a down clue) RE(with reference to;about)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Using darts primarily to capture small brown bear (9)","output":"### Answer: WITHSTAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: bear\n WITH(using, as in \"do it with your hands\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"darts\" **containing**(to capture) [ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + TAN(a brownish colour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quite happy to eat at home when exercising self-restraint (9)","output":"### Answer: CONTINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: exercising self-restraint\n CONTENT(quite happy;satisfied) **containing**(to eat) IN(at home;indoors)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call to mind even parts of Greek prayer (9)","output":"### Answer: RECOLLECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call to mind\n **The 2nd and 4th letters**(even parts of) \"Greek \" + COLLECT(a brief formal prayer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A disinclination to move in time to cover it up (7)","output":"### Answer: INERTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A disinclination to move\n IN + ERA(a long period of time) **containing**(to cover) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) IT.** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All the rage to possess my book about bagpipe music (7)","output":"### Answer: PIBROCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: bagpipe music\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) { HIP(all the rage;fashionable;up to date with the latest) **containing**(to possess) [ COR(my!;exclamation of surprise) + B(abbrev. for \"book\") ] }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heroin discovered by border guard (5)","output":"### Answer: HEDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: guard\n H(abbrev. for \"heroin\" in slang) **plus**(discovered by) EDGE(the border;the rim).\nDefn: A barrier or protection against something; or a guard against future financial loss."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Originally pinched from superb cryptic puzzle (5)","output":"### Answer: REBUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzle\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cryptic) [**the 1st letter of**(Originally) \"pinched\" **deleted from**(from) \"superb\" ].\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Require left-winger to return after organised resistance starts (5)","output":"### Answer: ORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Require\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to return) RED(a left-winger, by association with the colour) **placed after**(after) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 starts) \"organised resistance\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anonymous appearance by the French secret police (8)","output":"### Answer: FACELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anonymous\n FACE(the outward appearance, as in \"put on a bold face\") **plus**(by) LE(French for \"the\") + SS(abbrev. for the Schutzstaffel, the secret police in Nazi Germany). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Police officer's position causes frustration (14)","output":"### Answer: DISAPPOINTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: frustration\n DI(abbrev. for \"detective inspector\", a police officer rank)'S + APPOINTMENT(a position of employment)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Antagonise by spreading a neat lie (8)","output":"### Answer: ALIENATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Antagonise\n **Anagram of**(spreading) A NEAT LIE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: PM's not working with a film producer (6)","output":"### Answer: CAMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: film producer\n Cameron(David, PM of the UK) **minus**(not) \"on\"(working;operating, as with an electrical appliance, say) **plus**(with) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Family provided accommodation for taking in harmless old ladies, initially (9)","output":"### Answer: HOUSEHOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Family \n HOUSED(provided accommodation for, say, someone) **containing**(taking in) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"harmless old ladies\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Could be a test of judgement (5)","output":"### Answer: TASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: judgement \n **Anagram of**(Could be) A TEST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abnormally large award gets extremely sensitive (5)","output":"### Answer: OBESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abnormally large \n OBE(abbrev. for , in full, an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, an honour awarded by the UK Sovereign) **plus**(gets) **the 1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"sensitive\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Home team appears during second half of conference (9)","output":"### Answer: RESIDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Home \n SIDE(a team in, say, a competition) **contained in**(appears during) **the last 5 letters of**(second half of) \"conference\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Being included in document I type (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being \n **Hidden in**(included in) \"document I type\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At the outset, runner has trouble with techniques for tracks (8)","output":"### Answer: RAILWAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tracks \n **The 1st letter of**(At the outset) \"runner \" **plus**(has) AIL(to trouble, as in \"what ails you?\") **plus**(with) WAYS(techniques for peforming particular activities) "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Typical politician (14)","output":"### Answer: REPRESENTATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Typical,politician\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 representing a constituency in government."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Announced race led surprisingly by Democrat (8)","output":"### Answer: DECLARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Announced\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 surprisingly) RACE LED **plus**(by) D(abbrev. for a member of the Democratic Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forwards son's aims (5)","output":"### Answer: SENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forwards\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") **plus**(\u2026's) ENDS(aims;objectives)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out-of-date food I lend has gone rotten (3-9)","output":"### Answer: OLD-FASHIONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out-of-date\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 gone rotten) FOOD I LEND HAS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spoil girl's appearance (9)","output":"### Answer: DISFIGURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spoil\n DI(a girl's name)'S + FIGURE(an appearance or impression made, as in \"she cut a fine figure at the ball\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Develop some Maori penfriends (5)","output":"### Answer: RIPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Develop\n **Hidden in**(some) \"Maori penfriends\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disguise cross put up at the main entrance (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FRONT DOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: main entrance\n FRONT(a disguise, as in \"to put up a bold front\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 put up) ROOD(a cross, like one found at a church chancel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hypocrisy about social worker (4)","output":"### Answer: CANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hypocrisy\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\", approximate;about in reference to dates) + ANT(a social insect, one caste of which is the worker)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strongly criticised meat roasted without radicchio trimmings (9)","output":"### Answer: LAMBASTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strongly criticised\n LAMB(meat) + \"roasted \" **minus**(without) **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 trimmings) \"radicchio\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Immoral act supported by the church from that time on (5)","output":"### Answer: SINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: from that time on\n SIN(an immoral act) **placed above**(supported by, in a down clue) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lack of attention in vehicle leading to senseless crash (12)","output":"### Answer: CARELESSNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lack of attention\n CAR(a motorized vehicle) **plus**(leading to) **anagram of**(\u2026 crash) SENSELESS.\nA wordplay intertwined with the definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unhappy at EEC roll of voters (9)","output":"### Answer: ELECTORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of voters\n **Anagram of**(Unhappy) AT EEC ROLL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I notice Sid turning up with Ned to be sneered at (9)","output":"### Answer: DISDAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: to be sneered at\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turning up) [I + AD(short for \"advertisement\", a promotional notice) + SID] **plus**(with) NED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ending of hangings in small Eastern country causes a thrill (9)","output":"### Answer: SENSATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: a thrill\n **The last letter of**(Ending of) \"hangings \" **contained in**(in) [ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + E(abbrev. for \"Eastern\") + NATION(a country) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Subject of article by setter (5)","output":"### Answer: THEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subject\n THE(an article in grammar) **plus**(by) ME(pronoun used by setter self-referentially)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lots of young men hide love (5)","output":"### Answer: LOADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots\n LADS(young men) **containing**(hide) O(letter representing 0;love in tennis scrores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruler is found in and about Sarajevo (4)","output":"### Answer: TSAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruler\n **Hidden in**(found in) \"about Sarajevo\".\nThe \"and\", though required grammatically, is superfluous to the wordplay, and a bit misleading as a result."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monkeys small groups of like-minded individuals (6)","output":"### Answer: SCAMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monkeys\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + CAMPS(groups of like-minded individuals who, say, support a certain doctrine, as in \"the socialist camp\").\nDefn: \u2026, as used to describe mischievious children."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top-notch detective capturing hearts (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAMPION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top-notch\n CAMPION(Albert, fictional detective in Margery Allingham's series of books) **containing**(capturing) H(abbrev. for \"hearts\", the suit in card games)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Without alternative, as time failed to pay off house loan? (8)","output":"### Answer: AMORTISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to pay off house loan\n OR(a conjunctive word introducing an alternative) **contained in**(Without \u2026, \u2026) **anagram of**(\u2026 failed) AS TIME. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier returning at his time of day to light up (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to light up\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning) GI(an American soldier) **plus**(at) NITE(a GI's;his American spelling of \"night\";time of day)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deliver beastly baby Brown (4)","output":"### Answer: FAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deliver beastly baby,Brown\n Double defn: 1st: To give birth to a baby deer; and 2nd: \u2026, the colour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital is accessible in change, maybe (10)","output":"### Answer: COPENHAGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\n OPEN(is accessible) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026, maybe) CHANGE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kept lover's ring, see, after performance (6)","output":"### Answer: GIGOLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kept lover\n [ O(something shaped like a ring) + LO(see, as in \"lo and behold!\") ] **placed after**(after) GIG(a one-time performance, usually by musicians or comedians at a club or concert)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chemical weapon \u2014 face wind (5,3)","output":"### Answer: NERVE GAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chemical weapon\n NERVE(face;audacity) + WIND(gas passed by one with too much of it in his\/her stomach)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garden flowers the latest picture (8)","output":"### Answer: SNAPSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: picture\n SNAPS(short form for \"snapdragons\";garden flowers) + HOT(the latest in trends)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: You, having changed just one letter, should get a medal! (6)","output":"### Answer: SILVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a medal\n \"solver\"(one trying this puzzle, refered to by the setter by \"you\";the  second person pronoun) ***with** *\"o\" ***replaced by** *\"i\"(having changed just one letter).\nDefn: \u2026 for second position in a competition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hobo's besotted with bling and spirits (10)","output":"### Answer: HOBGOBLINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirits\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 besotted \u2026) [HOBO'S **plus**(with) BLING]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lift Democrat offensive (4)","output":"### Answer: DOFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lift\n D(abbrev. for a member of the Democratic Party) + OFF( \"rotten\" or \"hostile\";offensive).\nDefn: \u2026 one's hat in salutation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Investigate former area of England (6)","output":"### Answer: SUSSEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: area of England\n SUSS(to investigate;to figure out) + EX-(prefix indicating \"former\";once before)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deterrent to one who'd steal a broadsheet setter, possibly not Paisley? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: GUARD DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deterrent to one who'd steal\n [ \"Guardian\"(the broadsheet newspaper) + DOG(an example of which;possibly, is the setter) ] **minus**(not) \"Ian\"(Rev. Paisley, Northern Irish leader)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A tailor at times rues working in topless coat (8)","output":"### Answer: MEASURER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A tailor at times\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 working) RUES **contained in**(in) \"smear\"(a coat of substance spread over a surface, eg. glazing on pottery) **minus its 1st letter**(topless \u2026, in a down clue).\nDefn: \u2026 has to do as this."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Political supporter drops resistance to a new Far Eastern corporation (6)","output":"### Answer: TOYOTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Far Eastern corporation\n \"Tory\"(a supporter of the Conservative Party) **minus**(drops) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"electrical resistance\" in physics) + **anagram of**(\u2026 new) TO A.\nDefn: \u2026, Japanese to be exact."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our Mutual Friend\", say, which makes the set? (9,6)","output":"### Answer: COMPANION VOLUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: which makes the set\n Cryptic defn: The novel by Charles Dickens cryptically refered to;say, as a book;volume about a companion;friend.\nDefn: That which would complete a set of, say, books. (And this book, the last to be completed by Dickens can be said to complete the set of books authored by him.) "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Battle ruin given energy, new energy (7)","output":"### Answer: MARENGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Battle\n MAR(to ruin;to damage) **plus**(given) E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics) + N(abbrev. for \"new\") + GO(energy;drive).\nDefn: \u2026 between Napoleon's and the Austrian armies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This local woven material (9)","output":"### Answer: SAILCLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 woven) THIS LOCAL. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belittle mass held in NEC complex (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEAPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belittle\n HEAP(a pile;a mass of stuff) **contained in**(held in) **anagram of**(\u2026 complex) NEC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old poet changing start of The Hunter (5)","output":"### Answer: ARION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old poet\n **Replace**(changing) **the 1st letter of**(start of) \"Orion\"(the mythological hunter) with \"a\".\nDefn: \u2026, in Ancient Greece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Type of make-up, one in fancy pack with lace at the end (7)","output":"### Answer: PANCAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type of make-up\n AN(in grammar, an article for \"one\" of something) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(fancy) PACK **plus**(with) **the last letter of**(\u2026 at the end) \"lace \".\nDefn: A cosmetic or theatrical make-up made of powder compressed into a pancake shape. The term was actually a trademark name. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For Annette, worth remaking a picture (2,3,10)","output":"### Answer: ON THE WATERFRONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: picture\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 remaking) FOR ANNETTE, WORTH. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proof of saint's transfiguration in balance (9)","output":"### Answer: RESISTANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proof\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's transfiguration) SAINT **contained in**(in) REST(the balance;that which is left over).\nDefn: Being able to withstand;being impenetrable, impervious or invulnerable, as is \"foolproof\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brad, while on Universal set, ignoring film star group (7)","output":"### Answer: PEGASUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: star group\n PEG(not Pitt, but a small nail that can be used as a peg) + AS(while;during that time, as in \"as you go through life\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) U(abbrev. for \"Universal\") + \"set\" **minus**(ignoring) ET(the Steven Spielberg sci-fi film).\nDefn: \u2026; a constellation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tense construction worker set off (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: set off\n T(abbrev. for \"tense\" in grammar) + RIGGER(a construction worker skilled in the use of pulleys, lifting gear, cranes, etc.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical Holiday (25 March) (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LADY DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical Holiday,25 March\n Double defn: 1st: Nickname of Billie Holiday, jazz singer; and 2nd: The day of the feast of the Annunciation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contender who puts Jack in his place? (5)","output":"### Answer: BOXER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contender\n Cryptic defn: What you might call the person who puts the clown in a Jack-in-the-box toy into his, well, box."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hope Portia's in a play (10)","output":"### Answer: ASPIRATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hope\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 play) PORTIA'S IN A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do little turn over (4)","output":"### Answer: IDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do little,turn over\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, like, say, your car engine in neutral gear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punch things (7)","output":"### Answer: CLOBBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Punch,things\n Double defn: 2nd: One's personal effects."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second before day's end took a heartbeat (7)","output":"### Answer: SYSTOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a heartbeat\n S(abbrev. for \"second\") **plus**(before) **the last letter of**(\u2026's end) \"day\" + STOLE(took unlawfully)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Netting first of three, expensive back scored (5)","output":"### Answer: RATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: scored\n **The 1st letter of**(first of) \"three \" **contained in**(Netting \u2026) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) DEAR(expensive)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tucking away feast, German mathematician demonstrating vulgar quality (9)","output":"### Answer: GAUDINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: vulgar quality\n DINE(to feast) **contained in**(Tucking away \u2026) GAUSS(Johann Carl Friedrich, German mathematician, and significant influence in many other scientific fields)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dig in order to find plant (10)","output":"### Answer: FRITILLARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n TILL(to dig in soil preparatory to planting) **contained in**(in) FRIARY(the brotherhood;order of monks in a monastery). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop New York baseball team getting turned over (4)","output":"### Answer: STEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 getting turned over) METS(professional baseball team based in New York)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pictures in sacred city detailed for spiritual healer (8,3)","output":"### Answer: MEDICINE MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: spiritual healer\n CINEMA(motion pictures collectively, as an art form or industry) **contained in**(in) \"Medina\"(sacred city containing the tomb of Mohammed) **minus its last letter**(detailed).\nDefn: \u2026 amongst certain peoples, especially North American Indians, believed to possess supernatural powers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 14's heavy African freight? (11)","output":"### Answer: HIPPOCRATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 14\n HIPPO(short for \"hippopotamus\", a heavy African creature) + CRATES(freight;cargo stored in crates).\nDefn: The Greek physician regarded as the father of medicine, or the answer to 14, MEDICINE MAN if you like."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A couple in the end misbehaving, all kicking off (4)","output":"### Answer: ITEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: A couple\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, all kicking off) \"in the end misbehaving \".\nDefn: \u2026 romantically or sexually involved (with each other, I must add)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stress fracture acute, can't move in conclusion (10)","output":"### Answer: ACCENTUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stress\n **Anagram of**(fracture) [ACUTE, CAN'T + **the last letter of**(\u2026 in conclusion) \"move \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dutch heart and soul in continental islander (9)","output":"### Answer: TASMANIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: islander\n **The central letter of**(\u2026 heart) \"Dutch \" **plus**(and) [ MAN(a soul;a person) **contained in**(in) ASIAN(descriptive of someone or something from the Asian continent) ].\nAnswer: \u2026, from Tasmania, Australia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Item handed over a century after the onset of battle (5)","output":"### Answer: BATON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Item handed over\n [A + TON(slang for a score or achievement amounting to 100;a century, eg. a speed of 100 mph) ] **placed after**(after) **the 1st letter of**(the onset of) \"battle \".\nDefn: \u2026, literally in a relay race, or figuratively from predecessor to successor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yellow fleece, layer upon layer? (7,4)","output":"### Answer: CHICKEN SKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yellow fleece\n CHICKEN(a layer of eggs) + SKIN(a layer of tissue).\nAnswer: A term for goose bumps on ones skin;fleece you might say, as a result of say, fear;or being yellow;chicken."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More than one current meeting I cancelled, conference closes during tour (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TIDE RIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than one current meeting\n [I + **the last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 closes) \"cancelled, conference \"] **contained in**(during) TRIP(a tour of places)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A service dividing the Church shows bottle (6)","output":"### Answer: CARAFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bottle\n [A + RAF(abbrev. for the Royal Air Force, a branch;a service of the British military) ] **contained in**(dividing) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get the better of the fool among us? That's not right (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTWIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get the better of\n Whimsically, the wit that is out (of our group), **in contrast to**(That's not right) the \"in fool\"(the fool among us)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Morbid fascination ultimately ludicrous about low land in Cornwall (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BODMIN MOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: land in Cornwall\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ludicrous) MORBID **containing**(about) [ **the last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"fascination\" + MOO(to low, as a cow does) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: August \u2014 that isn't bitter, on the contrary (5)","output":"### Answer: REGAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: August \n **Reversal of**(\u2026, on the contrary) LAGER(a type of beer that isn't a bitter, another type of beer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dinosaur slightly injured, shot (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SQUARE CUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: shot \n SQUARE(one who is very out of date;a dinosaur) + CUT(slightly injured, perhaps by a paper cut).\nDefn: A batsman's stroke in cricket. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extra work messed up, remove it (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERTIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra work \n **Anagram of**(messed up) REMOVE IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relief to chew over source of life (8)","output":"### Answer: EASEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relief \n EAT(to chew, and then swallow) **containing**(over) SEMEN(the milky fluid which contains spermatozoa, the male seeds which are a source of life when combined with female eggs \u2013 it appears that \"semen\" can now also stand for \"sperm\", probably as a result of past widespread loose usage of the word)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Final entry in diary dated soon, Brexit primarily catastrophic (3,2,2,3)","output":"### Answer: AND SO TO BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Final entry in diary\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 catastrophic) [DATED SOON + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"Brexit\" ].\nDefn: \u2026, a diary that is traditionally filled at the end of the writer's day."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leadership ends in power struggle, in a manner of speaking (9)","output":"### Answer: DIRECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leadership\n **The last letters, respectively, of**(ends in) \"power struggle \" **contained in**(in) DICTION(a manner of speaking;uttering one's words and sounds)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Following one god, jerk admits crime (8)","output":"### Answer: THEISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Following one god\n TIC(a jerk;a spasm of a muscle) **containing**(admits) HEIST(a robbery;a crime)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A child of the Fourth Estate endlessly partying in Zermatt, say? (5-3)","output":"### Answer: APRES SKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: partying in Zermatt, say\n A + PRESS(the Fourth Estate;the news media, specifically printed journalism) as an adjective of \"kid\"(a child) **minus its last letter**(endlessly).\nDefn: Night partying in a ski resort, an example of which;say, is Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New brew in drink certainly secured (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SEWN UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: certainly secured\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 brew) NEW **contained in**(in) SUP(to drink).\nDefn: To get completely, as in \"the deal was sewn up last week after long negotiations\u2026\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surrealist taking piece from pattern, striped (5)","output":"### Answer: ERNST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surrealist\n **Hidden in**(piece from) \"pattern, striped \".\nAnswer: Max, artist of the Surrealism movement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sinister affair that's hypothetical (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DARK MATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's hypothetical\n DARK(sinister;evil in nature) + MATTER(an affair;a subject of concern, feeling or action, as in \"matters of state\").\nAnswer: A form of invisible matter postulated to exist by inference from various gravitational effects in the universe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead singer's piece on promenade (8)","output":"### Answer: FRONTMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lead singer\n MAN(any of the pieces used in board games, such as chess) **placed after**(on) FRONT(land along a seashore or large lake, such as a promenade)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Correspond with Grant (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Correspond,Grant\n Double defn: 1st: To be in agreement with; and 2nd: To give to or bestow upon."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In a position of agreement over English department being biased (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ONE-SIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: biased\n [ ONSIDE(to be on or taking the same side as another, and working towards the same goal) **containing**(over) E(abbrev. for \"English\") ] + D(abbrev. for \"department\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bishop interrupting warning from prince consort (6)","output":"### Answer: ALBERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: prince consort\n B(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation) **contained in**(interrupting) ALERT(a warning).\nDefn: \u2026 to Queen Victoria."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delight in unreliable tale about Xavi's debut (5)","output":"### Answer: EXALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delight\n **Anagram of**(unreliable) TALE **containing**(about) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's debut) \"Xavi\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Form of mature dab seen in outline faintly (9)","output":"### Answer: ADUMBRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: outline faintly\n **Anagram of**(Form of) MATURE DAB.\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fabricated lies implicating politician of humble origin (6)","output":"### Answer: SIMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: of humble origin\n **Anagram of**(Fabricated) LIES **containing**(implicating) MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament, a political representative)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slag off copper reversing in traffic (7)","output":"### Answer: TRADUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slag off\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 reversing) CU(symbol for the chemical element, copper) **contained in**(in) TRADE(traffic in goods and services).\nDefn: \u2026, which is slang for \"to abuse;malign\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular book, needing no introduction, includes account which is not quite accurate (7)","output":"### Answer: INEXACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: not quite accurate\n IN(popular;in fashion) + \"text\"(book, such as one studied in school) **minus its 1st letter**(needing no introduction) **containing**(includes) AC(abbrev. for \"account\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out of sorts around start of partial fast (6)","output":"### Answer: SPEEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fast\n SEEDY(sickly;out of sorts) **containing**(around) **the 1st letter of**(start of) \"partial\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weaving tires poor Bottom (9)","output":"### Answer: POSTERIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bottom\n **Anagram of**(Weaving) TIRES POOR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Running through Belper's entertaining in itself (3,2)","output":"### Answer: PER SE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in itself\n **Hidden in**(Running through) \"Belper's entertaining\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unknown novelist gets an award (6)","output":"### Answer: RANDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unknown\n RAND(Ayn, Russian-born American novelist) **plus**(gets) OM(post-nominals for a recipient of the Order of Merit awarded by the monarch).\nAnswer: \u2026, as in \"some random guy off the street\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Withdrawal of support before race leads to bitter criticism (8)","output":"### Answer: DIATRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bitter criticism\n **Reversal of**(Withdrawal of) AID(support;assistance) **plus**(before) TRIBE(a group of people sharing a common history, descent, culture, territory, etc.;a race)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Substitute essentially uninterested took a seat close to Benitez (6)","output":"### Answer: ERSATZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: Substitute\n **The 2 central letters of**(essentially) \"uninterested \" + SAT(took a seat) + **the last letter of**(close to) \"Benitez\". A credible footballing surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rescue in River Tees ultimately going wrong (8)","output":"### Answer: RETRIEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rescue\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wrong) [ + \"Tees\" **minus its last letter**(ultimately going) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The finest ingredient in a cake by the sound of it (6)","output":"### Answer: FLOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: The finest\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 by the sound of it) \"flour\"(ingredient in a cake).\nAnswer: \u2026;the best example or representative, as in \"the flower of our youth\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In force by 74 in the Borders (9)","output":"### Answer: OPERATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In force\n OPERA(answer to 7 down) + [ IV(Roman numeral for 4) **contained in**(in) **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 Borders) \"the\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suggest abandoning hospital after soldiers defect (5)","output":"### Answer: TAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: defect\n [ \"hint\"(to suggest;to allude to) **minus**(abandoning) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hospital\") ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) TA(abbrev. for the Territorial Army).\nAnswer: \u2026;a flaw, as in \"a taint on his reputation\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mean to find a way to overcome anger (7)","output":"### Answer: AVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mean\n AVE(abbrev. for \"avenue\";a broad street) **placed above**(to overcome, in a down clue) RAGE(anger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observe general grabbing unruly child after church (9)","output":"### Answer: CELEBRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Observe\n [ LEE(Robert E., general in the American Civil War) **containing**(grabbing) BRAT(an unruly;spoilt child) ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).\nDefn: \u2026 a special day or event with festivities."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Norma for instance lifted endless marijuana over time (5)","output":"### Answer: OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Norma for instance\n **Reversal of**(lifted) [ \"pot\"(slang for marijuana) **minus its last letter** (endless \u2026) ] **placed above**(over, in a down clue) ERA(a long period of time).\nAnswer: An example of which;for instance is Norma by Vincenzo Bellini."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comic verse featuring races for horse and bird (8)","output":"### Answer: DOTTEREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n \"doggerel\"(comic verse) **with**(featuring) TT(abbrev. for for the Tourist Trophy motorcycle races on the Isle of Man) **replacing**(for) \"gg\"(representation of \"gee-gee\", informal term in children's usage or in racehorse betting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Project involving son only (4)","output":"### Answer: JUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: only\n JUT(to project from a flat surface) **containing**(involving) S(abbrev. for \"son\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finished very tired (6,3)","output":"### Answer: PLAYED OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finished,very tired\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fragments of diner menu found in handbag (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: handbag\n **Anagram of**(Fragments of) DINER MENU.\nI'm not sure of the equivalency between definition and answer. One is to attack and weaken forcefully and ruthlessly, and the other is to do the same but gradually or insidiously. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spread of Dutch language hindered by island people at first (8)","output":"### Answer: DISPERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spread\n D(abbrev. for \"Dutch\") + { ERSE(the Scottish or Irish Gaelic language) **placed below**(hindered by, in a down clue) [IS(abbrev. for \"island\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"people\" ] }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shorten dress (4)","output":"### Answer: TRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shorten,dress\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 by cutting, as with your hair, say; and 2nd: To add a decoration to, say, a Christmas tree.\nAnswer:  One of those Janus words."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guess I'm upset by opening of scene set in stable (7)","output":"### Answer: SURMISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guess\n [ **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset) I'M **plus**(by) **the 1st letter of**(opening of) \"scene \" ] **contained in**(set in) SURE(stable;secure)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greene novel in Welsh (6)","output":"### Answer: RENEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welsh\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 novel) GREENE.\nDefn: To fail to honour a promise or agreement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catches Carol with head of Sociology (5)","output":"### Answer: SONGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catches\n SONG(an example of which is a carol) **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of**(head of) \"Sociology\".\nA rather weak clue, I thought. Hesitated with the answer, trying to find the catch to the wordplay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Safe for fellow touring Thailand (5)","output":"### Answer: PETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Safe\n PEER(an equal, as in a \"fellow student\") **containing**(touring) T(the International Vehicle Registration code for Thailand).\nDefn: \u2026 for keeping valuables in.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead singer's piece on promenade (8)","output":"### Answer: FRONTMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lead singer\n MAN(any of the pieces used in board games, such as chess) **placed after**(on) FRONT(land along a seashore or large lake, such as a promenade)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Correspond with Grant (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Correspond,Grant\n Double defn: 1st: To be in agreement with; and 2nd: To give to or bestow upon."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In a position of agreement over English department being biased (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ONE-SIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: biased\n [ ONSIDE(to be on or taking the same side as another, and working towards the same goal) **containing**(over) E(abbrev. for \"English\") ] + D(abbrev. for \"department\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bishop interrupting warning from prince consort (6)","output":"### Answer: ALBERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: prince consort\n B(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation) **contained in**(interrupting) ALERT(a warning).\nDefn: \u2026 to Queen Victoria."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delight in unreliable tale about Xavi's debut (5)","output":"### Answer: EXALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delight\n **Anagram of**(unreliable) TALE **containing**(about) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's debut) \"Xavi\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Form of mature dab seen in outline faintly (9)","output":"### Answer: ADUMBRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: outline faintly\n **Anagram of**(Form of) MATURE DAB.\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fabricated lies implicating politician of humble origin (6)","output":"### Answer: SIMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: of humble origin\n **Anagram of**(Fabricated) LIES **containing**(implicating) MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament, a political representative)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slag off copper reversing in traffic (7)","output":"### Answer: TRADUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slag off\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 reversing) CU(symbol for the chemical element, copper) **contained in**(in) TRADE(traffic in goods and services).\nDefn: \u2026, which is slang for \"to abuse;malign\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular book, needing no introduction, includes account which is not quite accurate (7)","output":"### Answer: INEXACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: not quite accurate\n IN(popular;in fashion) + \"text\"(book, such as one studied in school) **minus its 1st letter**(needing no introduction) **containing**(includes) AC(abbrev. for \"account\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out of sorts around start of partial fast (6)","output":"### Answer: SPEEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fast\n SEEDY(sickly;out of sorts) **containing**(around) **the 1st letter of**(start of) \"partial\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weaving tires poor Bottom (9)","output":"### Answer: POSTERIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bottom\n **Anagram of**(Weaving) TIRES POOR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Running through Belper's entertaining in itself (3,2)","output":"### Answer: PER SE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in itself\n **Hidden in**(Running through) \"Belper's entertaining\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unknown novelist gets an award (6)","output":"### Answer: RANDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unknown\n RAND(Ayn, Russian-born American novelist) **plus**(gets) OM(post-nominals for a recipient of the Order of Merit awarded by the monarch).\nAnswer: \u2026, as in \"some random guy off the street\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Withdrawal of support before race leads to bitter criticism (8)","output":"### Answer: DIATRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bitter criticism\n **Reversal of**(Withdrawal of) AID(support;assistance) **plus**(before) TRIBE(a group of people sharing a common history, descent, culture, territory, etc.;a race)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Substitute essentially uninterested took a seat close to Benitez (6)","output":"### Answer: ERSATZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: Substitute\n **The 2 central letters of**(essentially) \"uninterested\" + SAT(took a seat) + **the last letter of**(close to) \"Benitez\". A credible footballing surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rescue in River Tees ultimately going wrong (8)","output":"### Answer: RETRIEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rescue\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wrong) [ + \"Tees\" **minus its last letter**(ultimately going) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The finest ingredient in a cake by the sound of it (6)","output":"### Answer: FLOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: The finest\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 by the sound of it) \"flour\"(ingredient in a cake).\nAnswer: \u2026;the best example or representative, as in \"the flower of our youth\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In force by 74 in the Borders (9)","output":"### Answer: OPERATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In force\n OPERA(answer to 7 down) + [ IV(Roman numeral for 4) **contained in**(in) **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 Borders) \"the\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suggest abandoning hospital after soldiers defect (5)","output":"### Answer: TAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: defect\n [ \"hint\"(to suggest;to allude to) **minus**(abandoning) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hospital\") ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) TA(abbrev. for the Territorial Army).\nAnswer: \u2026;a flaw, as in \"a taint on his reputation\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mean to find a way to overcome anger (7)","output":"### Answer: AVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mean\n AVE(abbrev. for \"avenue\";a broad street) **placed above**(to overcome, in a down clue) RAGE(anger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observe general grabbing unruly child after church (9)","output":"### Answer: CELEBRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Observe\n [ LEE(Robert E., general in the American Civil War) **containing**(grabbing) BRAT(an unruly;spoilt child) ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).\nDefn: \u2026 a special day or event with festivities."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Norma for instance lifted endless marijuana over time (5)","output":"### Answer: OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Norma for instance\n **Reversal of**(lifted) [ \"pot\"(slang for marijuana) **minus its last letter** (endless \u2026) ] **placed above**(over, in a down clue) ERA(a long period of time).\nAnswer: An example of which;for instance is Norma by Vincenzo Bellini."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comic verse featuring races for horse and bird (8)","output":"### Answer: DOTTEREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n \"doggerel\"(comic verse) **with**(featuring) TT(abbrev. for for the Tourist Trophy motorcycle races on the Isle of Man) **replacing**(for) \"gg\"(representation of \"gee-gee\", informal term in children's usage or in racehorse betting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Project involving son only (4)","output":"### Answer: JUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: only\n JUT(to project from a flat surface) **containing**(involving) S(abbrev. for \"son\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finished very tired (6,3)","output":"### Answer: PLAYED OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finished,very tired\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fragments of diner menu found in handbag (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: handbag\n **Anagram of**(Fragments of) DINER MENU.\nI'm not sure of the equivalency between definition and answer. One is to attack and weaken forcefully and ruthlessly, and the other is to do the same but gradually or insidiously. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spread of Dutch language hindered by island people at first (8)","output":"### Answer: DISPERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spread\n D(abbrev. for \"Dutch\") + { ERSE(the Scottish or Irish Gaelic language) **placed below**(hindered by, in a down clue) [IS(abbrev. for \"island\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"people\" ] }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shorten dress (4)","output":"### Answer: TRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shorten,dress\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 by cutting, as with your hair, say; and 2nd: To add a decoration to, say, a Christmas tree.\nAnswer:  One of those Janus words."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guess I'm upset by opening of scene set in stable (7)","output":"### Answer: SURMISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guess\n [ **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset) I'M **plus**(by) **the 1st letter of**(opening of) \"scene\" ] **contained in**(set in) SURE(stable;secure)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greene novel in Welsh (6)","output":"### Answer: RENEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welsh\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 novel) GREENE.\nDefn: To fail to honour a promise or agreement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catches Carol with head of Sociology (5)","output":"### Answer: SONGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catches\n SONG(an example of which is a carol) **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of**(head of) \"Sociology \".\nA rather weak clue, I thought. Hesitated with the answer, trying to find the catch to the wordplay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Safe for fellow touring Thailand (5)","output":"### Answer: PETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Safe\n PEER(an equal, as in a \"fellow student\") **containing**(touring) T(the International Vehicle Registration code for Thailand).\nDefn: \u2026 for keeping valuables in.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the answers\/definitions in the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine musical returns, featuring unknown old minx (6)","output":"### Answer: FIZGIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: old minx\n  F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 returns) GIGI(the stage and film musical based on a Collette novella) **containing**(featuring) Z(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics).\nDefn: An old term for a flirtatious young woman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative MP gets in again after changing crusade (8)","output":"### Answer: CAMPAIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: crusade\n C(abbrev. for a Conservative party member) + [ MP **contained in**(gets in) **anagram of**(\u2026 after changing) AGAIN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small range, one in city state (8)","output":"### Answer: SLOVENIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + [ OVEN(a range in your kitchen) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ] **contained in**(in) LA(abbrev. for the city of Los Angeles) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Style attained height in churches, primarily (6)","output":"### Answer: GOTHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Style\n * GOT(attained) + H(abbrev. for \"height\") + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, primarily) \"in churches \".\nDefn: \u2026 of literary fiction, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clerical office Harry Lauder ran on English lines (5,7)","output":"### Answer: RURAL DEANERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clerical office\n **Anagram of**(Harry) LAUDER RAN **plus**(on) E(abbrev. for \"English\") + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\";train lines)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nice setter entertains a new girl (4)","output":"### Answer: JANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n * JE(self-referential pronoun for the setter, in the language of Nice, France) **containing**(entertains) [A + N(abbrev. for \"new\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Class sorts out test cases (8)","output":"### Answer: TUTORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Class\n * **Anagram of**(sorts) OUT **contained in**(\u2026 cases, or encases) TRIAL(a test)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ray follows reserve scorer on rink (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ICE SKATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: scorer on rink\n SKATE(the ray fish) **placed after**(follows) ICE(reserve;standoffishness).\nDefn: Thing that marks;scores the skating rink ice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short division? Sign on staff (4)","output":"### Answer: CLEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign on staff\n \"cleft\"(a division;a rift) **minus its last letter of**(Short \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026 in musical notation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In which kinky pair agree on hosting male? (4,8)","output":"### Answer: OPEN MARRIAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In which kinky pair agree\n **Anagram of**(kinky) PAIR AGREE ON** containing**(hosting) M(abbrev. for \"male\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sage, I'm sorry to say, comes back around six (6)","output":"### Answer: SALVIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sage\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, comes back) ALAS(an expression of sorrow;\"woe is me!\") **containing**(around) VI(Roman numeral for six).\nDefn: \u2026, the plant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting warm neckwear and dark clothing? (8)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: dark clothing\n NIGH(close to something being sought;getting warm) + TIES(neckwear).\nDefn: \u2026, or clothing normally worn at night or in the dark"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old person from Riga features odious 21 (8)","output":"### Answer: VILLETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 21\n * LETT(an old term for a person from Riga, Latvia) **contained in**(in) VILE(odious).\nDefn: Novel;answer to 21 down written by 5 down. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dominate high-scoring draw without central pairing (6)","output":"### Answer: THRALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dominate\n \"three all\"(a high score, perhaps, for a drawn sporting match, say, of football, compared to a goalless draw) **minus its central 2 letters**(without central pairing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Python stands up during panel discussion (4)","output":"### Answer: IDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Python\n **Reversal of**(stands up) and **hidden in**(during) \"panel discussion \".\nAnswer: Eric, one of the (Monty) Pythons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave Jules's special teacher at home (9)","output":"### Answer: GOVERNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: teacher at home \n * GO(to leave) + VERNE(Jules, the writer)'S + S(abbrev. for \"special\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dope and crack for those in estates? (6)","output":"### Answer: GENTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: those in estates\n GEN(dope;information) **plus**(and) TRY(a crack at;an attempt at, say, solving)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer's sweet Breton confection (9,6)","output":"### Answer: CHARLOTTE BRONTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n * CHARLOTTE(a sweet;a dessert) + **anagram of**(\u2026 confection) BRETON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brief affair involving English over old saloon (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGNETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old saloon\n \"matter\"(an affair;the subject of concern) **minus its last letter**(Brief \u2026) **containing**(involving) **reversal of**(\u2026 over, in a down clue) ENG(abbrev. for \"English\").\nDefn: \u2026 car made by MG."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tax cut oddly reduced working in London area (5)","output":"### Answer: ACTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: London area\n * \"Tax cut\" **minus its 1st, 3rd and 5th letters**(oddly reduced) + ON(working, said of a electrical appliance, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Someone staring over edge, touching the end (4,6)","output":"### Answer: GRIM REAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: the end\n * GAPER(someone staring) **containing**(over) [ RIM(the edge) + RE(with reference to;touching on) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A cargo ship transported old boxes (10)","output":"### Answer: SARCOPHAGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: old boxes\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 transported) A CARGO SHIP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Radical old queen hides bust somewhere in Kent (9)","output":"### Answer: ROCHESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in Kent\n * R(abbrev. for \"radical\" in chemistry) + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen) **containing**(hides) CHEST(the bust)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Viewer's complaint about diplomacy engaging Arab (8)","output":"### Answer: CATARACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Viewer's complaint\n CA(abbrev. for \"circa\";about, in reference to specified years) + TACT(diplomacy) **containing**(engaging) AR(abbrev. for \"Arab\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Did school put rubbish outside that's foul? (6)","output":"### Answer: TAUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Did school\n * TAT(rubbish;nonsence) **containing**(put \u2026 outside) UGH!(expression indicating something is foul)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book half a month online (5)","output":"### Answer: NOVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\n * **The 1st 4 letters of**(half) \"November\"(a month) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) L(abbrev. for \"line\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call law graduate up about drug (4)","output":"### Answer: BELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call\n * **Reversal of**(\u2026 up) LL.B(post-nominals for a law graduate) **containing**(about) E(abbrev. for \"ecstasy\", the drug).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine musical returns, featuring unknown old minx (6)","output":"### Answer: FIZGIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: old minx\n  F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 returns) GIGI(the stage and film musical based on a Collette novella) **containing**(featuring) Z(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics).\nDefn: An old term for a flirtatious young woman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative MP gets in again after changing crusade (8)","output":"### Answer: CAMPAIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: crusade\n C(abbrev. for a Conservative party member) + [ MP **contained in**(gets in) **anagram of**(\u2026 after changing) AGAIN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small range, one in city state (8)","output":"### Answer: SLOVENIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + [ OVEN(a range in your kitchen) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ] **contained in**(in) LA(abbrev. for the city of Los Angeles) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Style attained height in churches, primarily (6)","output":"### Answer: GOTHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Style\n * GOT(attained) + H(abbrev. for \"height\") + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, primarily) \"in churches \".\nDefn: \u2026 of literary fiction, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clerical office Harry Lauder ran on English lines (5,7)","output":"### Answer: RURAL DEANERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clerical office\n **Anagram of**(Harry) LAUDER RAN **plus**(on) E(abbrev. for \"English\") + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\";train lines)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nice setter entertains a new girl (4)","output":"### Answer: JANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n * JE(self-referential pronoun for the setter, in the language of Nice, France) **containing**(entertains) [A + N(abbrev. for \"new\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Class sorts out test cases (8)","output":"### Answer: TUTORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Class\n * **Anagram of**(sorts) OUT **contained in**(\u2026 cases, or encases) TRIAL(a test)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ray follows reserve scorer on rink (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ICE SKATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: scorer on rink\n SKATE(the ray fish) **placed after**(follows) ICE(reserve;standoffishness).\nDefn: Thing that marks;scores the skating rink ice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short division? Sign on staff (4)","output":"### Answer: CLEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign on staff\n \"cleft\"(a division;a rift) **minus its last letter of**(Short \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026 in musical notation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In which kinky pair agree on hosting male? (4,8)","output":"### Answer: OPEN MARRIAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In which kinky pair agree\n **Anagram of**(kinky) PAIR AGREE ON** containing**(hosting) M(abbrev. for \"male\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sage, I'm sorry to say, comes back around six (6)","output":"### Answer: SALVIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sage\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, comes back) ALAS(an expression of sorrow;\"woe is me!\") **containing**(around) VI(Roman numeral for six).\nDefn: \u2026, the plant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting warm neckwear and dark clothing? (8)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: dark clothing\n NIGH(close to something being sought;getting warm) + TIES(neckwear).\nDefn: \u2026, or clothing normally worn at night or in the dark"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old person from Riga features odious 21 (8)","output":"### Answer: VILLETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 21\n * LETT(an old term for a person from Riga, Latvia) **contained in**(in) VILE(odious).\nDefn: Novel;answer to 21 down written by 5 down. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dominate high-scoring draw without central pairing (6)","output":"### Answer: THRALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dominate\n \"three all\"(a high score, perhaps, for a drawn sporting match, say, of football, compared to a goalless draw) **minus its central 2 letters**(without central pairing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Python stands up during panel discussion (4)","output":"### Answer: IDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Python\n **Reversal of**(stands up) and **hidden in**(during) \"panel discussion \".\nAnswer: Eric, one of the (Monty) Pythons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave Jules's special teacher at home (9)","output":"### Answer: GOVERNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: teacher at home \n * GO(to leave) + VERNE(Jules, the writer)'S + S(abbrev. for \"special\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dope and crack for those in estates? (6)","output":"### Answer: GENTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: those in estates\n GEN(dope;information) **plus**(and) TRY(a crack at;an attempt at, say, solving)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer's sweet Breton confection (9,6)","output":"### Answer: CHARLOTTE BRONTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n * CHARLOTTE(a sweet;a dessert) + **anagram of**(\u2026 confection) BRETON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brief affair involving English over old saloon (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGNETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old saloon\n \"matter\"(an affair;the subject of concern) **minus its last letter**(Brief \u2026) **containing**(involving) **reversal of**(\u2026 over, in a down clue) ENG(abbrev. for \"English\").\nDefn: \u2026 car made by MG."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tax cut oddly reduced working in London area (5)","output":"### Answer: ACTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: London area\n * \"Tax cut\" **minus its 1st, 3rd and 5th letters**(oddly reduced) + ON(working, said of a electrical appliance, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Someone staring over edge, touching the end (4,6)","output":"### Answer: GRIM REAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: the end\n * GAPER(someone staring) **containing**(over) [ RIM(the edge) + RE(with reference to;touching on) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A cargo ship transported old boxes (10)","output":"### Answer: SARCOPHAGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: old boxes\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 transported) A CARGO SHIP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Radical old queen hides bust somewhere in Kent (9)","output":"### Answer: ROCHESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in Kent\n * R(abbrev. for \"radical\" in chemistry) + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen) **containing**(hides) CHEST(the bust)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Viewer's complaint about diplomacy engaging Arab (8)","output":"### Answer: CATARACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Viewer's complaint\n CA(abbrev. for \"circa\";about, in reference to specified years) + TACT(diplomacy) **containing**(engaging) AR(abbrev. for \"Arab\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Did school put rubbish outside that's foul? (6)","output":"### Answer: TAUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Did school\n * TAT(rubbish;nonsence) **containing**(put \u2026 outside) UGH!(expression indicating something is foul)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book half a month online (5)","output":"### Answer: NOVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\n * **The 1st 4 letters of**(half) \"November\"(a month) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) L(abbrev. for \"line\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call law graduate up about drug (4)","output":"### Answer: BELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call\n * **Reversal of**(\u2026 up) LL.B(post-nominals for a law graduate) **containing**(about) E(abbrev. for \"ecstasy\", the drug).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lad taking \u00a32 to join club for film-makers (9)","output":"### Answer: BOLLYWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: film-makers\n BOY(lad) **plus**(taking) L,L(2 x symbol for \u00a3) **plus**(to join) WOOD(a sort of golf club).\nDefn: \u2026, collectively, from India, from a combination of Bombay (as Mumbai was previously) and Hollywood. Known for movies like ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Castrated animal returned with buttocks round, plump and comely (5)","output":"### Answer: BUXOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: plump and comely\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned) OX(an adult castrated bull) **contained in**(with \u2026 round) BUM(buttocks;rear end). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Purgative for use when badly cooked roast contributes to wind (6,3)","output":"### Answer: CASTOR OIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Purgative\n **Anagram of**(badly cooked) ROAST **contained in**(contributes to) COIL(to wind in spirals). A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek letter written backwards in fat ledger (5)","output":"### Answer: DELTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek letter\n **Reversal of**(written backwards) and **hidden in**(in) \"fat ledger \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Failing head about to get stick (6)","output":"### Answer: ADHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stick\n **Anagram of**(Failing) HEAD + RE(with reference to;about)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soothing cream prescribed during appointments (8)","output":"### Answer: OINTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soothing cream\n **Hidden in**(during) \"appointments\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shoulder to shoulder, as sailor takes his last bearing (7)","output":"### Answer: ABREAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shoulder to shoulder\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 takes his last) \"sailor\" + EAST(a compass bearing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweet affectionate creature (7)","output":"### Answer: FONDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\n FOND(affectionate) + ANT(a creature).**\nUsed to make the brain here:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trot about visiting sick with a savoury pancake (8)","output":"### Answer: TORTILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: savoury pancake\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) TROT **plus**(visiting) ILL(sick) **plus**(with) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bit of a fry up is not so wise (6)","output":"### Answer: RASHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A bit of a fry up,not so wise\n Double defn: 1st: A thin slice of bacon that you might fry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Examined the rabble orally (5)","output":"### Answer: HEARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Examined\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 orally) \"herd\"(rabble;a multitude of ordinary people, as a derogatory term).\nDefn: \u2026, as in a court of law."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fried potato cooked a lot with a sausage (9)","output":"### Answer: CHIPOLATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sausage\n CHIP(a slice of fried potato) + **anagram of**(cooked) A LOT **plus**(with) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stocky social worker's extremely friendly (5)","output":"### Answer: BEEFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stocky\n BEE(one of social insects, one of whose castes is the worker) **plus**(\u2026's;contraction of \"has\") **the 1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"friendly \". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fines, which are taken on the spot (9)","output":"### Answer: PENALTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fines\n Cryptic defn: Reference to penalty kicks in football, say, which are taken from or on the spot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set up raffle for old cold chicken (6)","output":"### Answer: COWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: chicken\n **Reversal of**(Set up, in a down clue) [ DRAW(a raffle) **plus**(for) O,C(abbrev. for \"old\" and \"cold\", respectively) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A full set of marbles for everyone present (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ALL THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A full set of marbles,everyone present\n Double defn: 1: A complete set of intact mental faculties; and 2: Everyone attending;present at that event or location."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Move to avoid delivery of ball, securing wide (6)","output":"### Answer: SWERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move to avoid\n SERVE(the delivery of ball at start of play, in tennis, say) **containing**(securing) W(abbrev. for \"wide\", in cricket scores, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Police officer gets one chance to be the captain(sic) assistant (2-5)","output":"### Answer: CO-PILOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: captain,(sic) assistant\n COP(slang for a police officer) **plus**(gets) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + LOT(the use of lots to make a choice by chance, as in \"the order of appearance shall be by lot;chance\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not divulging information about purpose of cultural institution (6)","output":"### Answer: MUSEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: cultural institution\n MUM(not divulging information) **containing**(about) USE(purpose;what something is used for)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get material for the Opposition leader close to election (6,2)","output":"### Answer: COTTON ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get\n COTTON(a fabric material) **plus**(for) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Opposition \" + **the last letter of**(close to) \"election\".\nDefn: To grasp the meaning of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working at Foreign Office intelligence (4)","output":"### Answer: INFO \n ### Explanation: Definition: intelligence\n IN(working at) FO(abbrev. for the Foreign Office)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traded on behalf of others without money to get wine? (8)","output":"### Answer: BROKERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traded on behalf of others\n BROKE(without money;penniless) **plus**(to get) RED(an informal term for red wine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oils processed in large farm container (4)","output":"### Answer: SILO \n ### Explanation: Definition: large farm container \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 processed) OILS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lonely miss stood up during tryst (8)","output":"### Answer: DESOLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lonely \n **Reversal of**(\u2026 stood up, in a down clue) LOSE(to miss, as in \"to lose;miss one's one and only chance\") **contained in**(during) DATE(a tryst)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Riches spread about to trap a person with access to the till (7)","output":"### Answer: CASHIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: person with access to the till \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 spread about) RICHES **containing**(to trap) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How to save money for plant? (6)","output":"### Answer: THRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: How to save money,plant\n Double defn: 1st: Wisdom and caution in managing money."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Another chance to watch priest taking part in race (6)","output":"### Answer: REPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Another chance to watch\n P(abbrev. for \"priest\") **contained in**(taking part in) RELAY(a race between teams, each of whose members participates in only a set part of the race before handing over to the next member)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book set in West Herefordshire (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\n **Hidden in**(set in) \"West Herefordshire \".\nDefn: \u2026 in the Old Testament of the Bible.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lad taking \u00a32 to join club for film-makers (9)","output":"### Answer: BOLLYWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: film-makers\n BOY(lad) **plus**(taking) L,L(2 x symbol for \u00a3) **plus**(to join) WOOD(a sort of golf club).\nDefn: \u2026, collectively, from India, from a combination of Bombay (as Mumbai was previously) and Hollywood. Known for movies like ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Castrated animal returned with buttocks round, plump and comely (5)","output":"### Answer: BUXOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: plump and comely\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned) OX(an adult castrated bull) **contained in**(with \u2026 round) BUM(buttocks;rear end). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Purgative for use when badly cooked roast contributes to wind (6,3)","output":"### Answer: CASTOR OIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Purgative\n **Anagram of**(badly cooked) ROAST **contained in**(contributes to) COIL(to wind in spirals). A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek letter written backwards in fat ledger (5)","output":"### Answer: DELTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek letter\n **Reversal of**(written backwards) and **hidden in**(in) \"fat ledger \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Failing head about to get stick (6)","output":"### Answer: ADHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stick\n **Anagram of**(Failing) HEAD + RE(with reference to;about)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soothing cream prescribed during appointments (8)","output":"### Answer: OINTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soothing cream\n **Hidden in**(during) \"appointments\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shoulder to shoulder, as sailor takes his last bearing (7)","output":"### Answer: ABREAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shoulder to shoulder\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 takes his last) \"sailor\" + EAST(a compass bearing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweet affectionate creature (7)","output":"### Answer: FONDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\n FOND(affectionate) + ANT(a creature).**\nUsed to make the brain here:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trot about visiting sick with a savoury pancake (8)","output":"### Answer: TORTILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: savoury pancake\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) TROT **plus**(visiting) ILL(sick) **plus**(with) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bit of a fry up is not so wise (6)","output":"### Answer: RASHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A bit of a fry up,not so wise\n Double defn: 1st: A thin slice of bacon that you might fry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Examined the rabble orally (5)","output":"### Answer: HEARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Examined\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 orally) \"herd\"(rabble;a multitude of ordinary people, as a derogatory term).\nDefn: \u2026, as in a court of law."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fried potato cooked a lot with a sausage (9)","output":"### Answer: CHIPOLATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sausage\n CHIP(a slice of fried potato) + **anagram of**(cooked) A LOT **plus**(with) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stocky social worker's extremely friendly (5)","output":"### Answer: BEEFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stocky\n BEE(one of social insects, one of whose castes is the worker) **plus**(\u2026's;contraction of \"has\") **the 1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"friendly \". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fines, which are taken on the spot (9)","output":"### Answer: PENALTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fines\n Cryptic defn: Reference to penalty kicks in football, say, which are taken from or on the spot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set up raffle for old cold chicken (6)","output":"### Answer: COWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: chicken\n **Reversal of**(Set up, in a down clue) [ DRAW(a raffle) **plus**(for) O,C(abbrev. for \"old\" and \"cold\", respectively) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A full set of marbles for everyone present (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ALL THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A full set of marbles,everyone present\n Double defn: 1: A complete set of intact mental faculties; and 2: Everyone attending;present at that event or location."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Move to avoid delivery of ball, securing wide (6)","output":"### Answer: SWERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move to avoid\n SERVE(the delivery of ball at start of play, in tennis, say) **containing**(securing) W(abbrev. for \"wide\", in cricket scores, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Police officer gets one chance to be the captain(sic) assistant (2-5)","output":"### Answer: CO-PILOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: captain,(sic) assistant\n COP(slang for a police officer) **plus**(gets) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + LOT(the use of lots to make a choice by chance, as in \"the order of appearance shall be by lot;chance\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not divulging information about purpose of cultural institution (6)","output":"### Answer: MUSEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: cultural institution\n MUM(not divulging information) **containing**(about) USE(purpose;what something is used for)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get material for the Opposition leader close to election (6,2)","output":"### Answer: COTTON ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get\n COTTON(a fabric material) **plus**(for) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Opposition \" + **the last letter of**(close to) \"election\".\nDefn: To grasp the meaning of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working at Foreign Office intelligence (4)","output":"### Answer: INFO \n ### Explanation: Definition: intelligence\n IN(working at) FO(abbrev. for the Foreign Office)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traded on behalf of others without money to get wine? (8)","output":"### Answer: BROKERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traded on behalf of others\n BROKE(without money;penniless) **plus**(to get) RED(an informal term for red wine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oils processed in large farm container (4)","output":"### Answer: SILO \n ### Explanation: Definition: large farm container \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 processed) OILS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lonely miss stood up during tryst (8)","output":"### Answer: DESOLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lonely \n **Reversal of**(\u2026 stood up, in a down clue) LOSE(to miss, as in \"to lose;miss one's one and only chance\") **contained in**(during) DATE(a tryst)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Riches spread about to trap a person with access to the till (7)","output":"### Answer: CASHIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: person with access to the till \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 spread about) RICHES **containing**(to trap) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How to save money for plant? (6)","output":"### Answer: THRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: How to save money,plant\n Double defn: 1st: Wisdom and caution in managing money."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Another chance to watch priest taking part in race (6)","output":"### Answer: REPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Another chance to watch\n P(abbrev. for \"priest\") **contained in**(taking part in) RELAY(a race between teams, each of whose members participates in only a set part of the race before handing over to the next member)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book set in West Herefordshire (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\n **Hidden in**(set in) \"West Herefordshire \".\nDefn: \u2026 in the Old Testament of the Bible.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Praise young consuming coffee (8)","output":"### Answer: FLATTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Praise\n FRY(the young of fish, say) **containing**(consuming) LATTE(coffee made with hot mil)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink in sailor's round (6)","output":"### Answer: ABSORB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink in\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor)'S + ORB(a round object;a sphere)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Both been drunk going out (2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: ON THE EBB \n ### Explanation: Definition: going out\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) BOTH BEEN.\nDefn: \u2026, like the tide, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relation in 18, 14, 16's home (6)","output":"### Answer: AUNTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relation\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the nickname of SDFA's base, the BBC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On which LP of 18, 14, 16 (5)","output":"### Answer: EARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: On which L\n Cryptic defn: Reference to SDFA's series, Life On Earth. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heartless feature wherein L of18, 14, 16 (4,5)","output":"### Answer: COLD BLOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heartless feature\n Cryptic defn: Reference to SDFA's series, Life In Cold Blood."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get rich female at Tesco's headquarters (6)","output":"### Answer: FATTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get rich\n F(abbrev. for \"female\") + AT +**the 1st letter of**(\u2026's head) \"Tesco\" + E,N(abbrev. for \"east\", \"north\" respectively, 2 of the 4 quarters;the major points of the compass). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scar possibly could have been rotten (7)","output":"### Answer: BOROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scar possibly,could have been rotten\n Double cryptic defn: Reference to 1st: Scarborough, the town; and 2nd: Rotten borough, any of certain parliamentary constituencies with a very small electorate. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer's block is blank problem (3-4)","output":"### Answer: INK-SLAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer's block\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 problem) IS BLANK.\nDefn: \u2026, literally, of solid material which is ground with water to produce ink, for use by calligraphers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaving monster with new head (6)","output":"### Answer: EGRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaving\n \"ogress\"(a female monster) **with** \"e\"** replacing its 1st letter**(with new head).\nDefn: \u2026, as a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opening bid by East in bridge contract (9)","output":"### Answer: DEBENTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: contract\n [ **The 1st letter of**(Opening) \"bid \" **plus**(by) E(abbrev. for \"East\") ] **contained in**(in) DENTURE(a bridge;a plate containing one or more artificial teeth secured by surrounding natural teeth).\nDefn: \u2026 in the form of an interest-bearing note acknowledging debt. A nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In which L of 18, 14, 16 is problem for chancellor? (11)","output":"### Answer: UNDERGROWTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: In which L of 18, 14, 16\n UNDER-GROWTH, one might say, of the economy could be;? a problem for the Chancellor of the Exchequer.\nDefn: Reference to SDFA's series, Life In The Undergrowth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man admitted to The Cavern once (6)","output":"### Answer: VERNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man\n **Hidden in**(admitted to The) \"Cavern once \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What Arctic-bound sailors have for decoration (8)","output":"### Answer: FURBELOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: decoration\n FUR BELOW or under their outer clothing is what Artic-bound sailors would have.\nDefn: An ornamental trim on a garment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cloth that spreads pesticide and flies (6)","output":"### Answer: DUSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cloth,that spreads pesticide and flies\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 for cleaning; and 2nd: A crop duster, an airplane that spreads pesticides over crop fields."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stoop from fever and a hernia (8)","output":"### Answer: VERANDAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stoop\n **Hidden in**(from) \"fever and a hernia \".**\nI'm not sure of the equivalence between definition and answer:\nA (N.American) stoop:  \nA verandah:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical 18, 14, 16's P (6)","output":"### Answer: FROZEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical\n Cryptic defn: Reference to SDFA's series, Frozen Planet.\nDefn: \u2026, to premiere in Broadway in 2018, based on the Disney movie of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where glasses come in shades of night (5,4)","output":"### Answer: AFTER DARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: night\n \"Shades\" is also a term for \"sunglasses\", or \"dark glasses\".  In the latter, where \"glasses\" come;is positioned, is AFTER \"DARK\".  It took me a long time come up with this explanation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set the egret's wings loose (5)","output":"### Answer: TEETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 loose) [THE + **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026's wings) \"egret\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One-way crossing may irritate 18, 14, 16 (7)","output":"### Answer: RUBICON \n ### Explanation: Definition: One-way crossing\n RUB(to irritate) + ICON(an accolade to SDFA for his broadcasting work).\nDefn: Figuratively, the crossing of which allows no return."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regularly jeer at bottom of fat crybaby (9)","output":"### Answer: BLUBBERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: crybaby\n **The 2nd and 4th letters of**(Regularly) \"jeer \" **placed below**(at bottom of, in a down clue) BLUBBER(fat, as of the whale, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Better garden party? (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Better\n A garden party outdoors might be;? called an OUT DO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The bard's swimming widths (8)","output":"### Answer: BREADTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: widths\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 swimming) THE BARD'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group stick card to driver's sandwich (4)","output":"### Answer: CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group,stick,card,driver,sandwich\n Multiple defn: (count them!) 1st: A group with common interests; 3rd: A playing card belong to the suit of clubs; 4th: In golf, an example of which is the driver, usually used to tee off with; and 5th: A type of sandwich."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep secret from William Peter the hermit (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: TELL NO ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep secret\n TELL(William, the Swiss patriot) + NOONE(Peter, original lead singer in 60s pop group, Herman's Hermits)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thrown dude lands badly (9)","output":"### Answer: UNSADDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thrown\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 badly) DUDE LANDS.\nDefn: \u2026 off a horse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frost maybe when rising doctor is over-keen (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SIR DAVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frost maybe\n **Reversal of**(when rising, in a down clue) [DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") + IS] **placed above**(over) AVID(keen).\nAnswer: \u2026 Frost, another broadcasting personality."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Down 18, 14, 16's P (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Down\n Cryptic defn: Reference to SDFA's series, The Blue Planet.\nDefn: \u2026 in the dumps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River with delightful discharge (7)","output":"### Answer: EXECUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: discharge\n EXE(river in England) **plus**(with) CUTE(delightful;endearing).\nDefn: \u2026, as with one's duties, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wingers with L of 18, 14, 16 (5)","output":"### Answer: BIRDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wingers\n Cryptic defn: Reference to SDFA's series, The Life Of Birds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parasol casts measure of shadow (5)","output":"### Answer: UMBRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: shadow\n \"umbrella\"(a type of which is the parasol) **minus**(casts) \"ell\"(a former measure of length in England and Scotland.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Praise young consuming coffee (8)","output":"### Answer: FLATTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Praise\n FRY(the young of fish, say) **containing**(consuming) LATTE(coffee made with hot mil)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink in sailor's round (6)","output":"### Answer: ABSORB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink in\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor)'S + ORB(a round object;a sphere)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Both been drunk going out (2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: ON THE EBB \n ### Explanation: Definition: going out\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) BOTH BEEN.\nDefn: \u2026, like the tide, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relation in 18, 14, 16's home (6)","output":"### Answer: AUNTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relation\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the nickname of SDFA's base, the BBC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On which LP of 18, 14, 16 (5)","output":"### Answer: EARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: On which L\n Cryptic defn: Reference to SDFA's series, Life On Earth. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heartless feature wherein L of18, 14, 16 (4,5)","output":"### Answer: COLD BLOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heartless feature\n Cryptic defn: Reference to SDFA's series, Life In Cold Blood."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get rich female at Tesco's headquarters (6)","output":"### Answer: FATTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get rich\n F(abbrev. for \"female\") + AT +**the 1st letter of**(\u2026's head) \"Tesco\" + E,N(abbrev. for \"east\", \"north\" respectively, 2 of the 4 quarters;the major points of the compass). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scar possibly could have been rotten (7)","output":"### Answer: BOROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scar possibly,could have been rotten\n Double cryptic defn: Reference to 1st: Scarborough, the town; and 2nd: Rotten borough, any of certain parliamentary constituencies with a very small electorate. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer's block is blank problem (3-4)","output":"### Answer: INK-SLAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer's block\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 problem) IS BLANK.\nDefn: \u2026, literally, of solid material which is ground with water to produce ink, for use by calligraphers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaving monster with new head (6)","output":"### Answer: EGRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaving\n \"ogress\"(a female monster) **with** \"e\"** replacing its 1st letter**(with new head).\nDefn: \u2026, as a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opening bid by East in bridge contract (9)","output":"### Answer: DEBENTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: contract\n [ **The 1st letter of**(Opening) \"bid \" **plus**(by) E(abbrev. for \"East\") ] **contained in**(in) DENTURE(a bridge;a plate containing one or more artificial teeth secured by surrounding natural teeth).\nDefn: \u2026 in the form of an interest-bearing note acknowledging debt. A nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In which L of 18, 14, 16 is problem for chancellor? (11)","output":"### Answer: UNDERGROWTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: In which L of 18, 14, 16\n UNDER-GROWTH, one might say, of the economy could be;? a problem for the Chancellor of the Exchequer.\nDefn: Reference to SDFA's series, Life In The Undergrowth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man admitted to The Cavern once (6)","output":"### Answer: VERNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man\n **Hidden in**(admitted to The) \"Cavern once \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What Arctic-bound sailors have for decoration (8)","output":"### Answer: FURBELOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: decoration\n FUR BELOW or under their outer clothing is what Artic-bound sailors would have.\nDefn: An ornamental trim on a garment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cloth that spreads pesticide and flies (6)","output":"### Answer: DUSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cloth,that spreads pesticide and flies\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 for cleaning; and 2nd: A crop duster, an airplane that spreads pesticides over crop fields."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stoop from fever and a hernia (8)","output":"### Answer: VERANDAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stoop\n **Hidden in**(from) \"fever and a hernia \".**\nI'm not sure of the equivalence between definition and answer:\nA (N.American) stoop:  \nA verandah:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical 18, 14, 16's P (6)","output":"### Answer: FROZEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical\n Cryptic defn: Reference to SDFA's series, Frozen Planet.\nDefn: \u2026, to premiere in Broadway in 2018, based on the Disney movie of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where glasses come in shades of night (5,4)","output":"### Answer: AFTER DARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: night\n \"Shades\" is also a term for \"sunglasses\", or \"dark glasses\".  In the latter, where \"glasses\" come;is positioned, is AFTER \"DARK\".  It took me a long time come up with this explanation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set the egret's wings loose (5)","output":"### Answer: TEETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 loose) [THE + **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026's wings) \"egret\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One-way crossing may irritate 18, 14, 16 (7)","output":"### Answer: RUBICON \n ### Explanation: Definition: One-way crossing\n RUB(to irritate) + ICON(an accolade to SDFA for his broadcasting work).\nDefn: Figuratively, the crossing of which allows no return."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regularly jeer at bottom of fat crybaby (9)","output":"### Answer: BLUBBERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: crybaby\n **The 2nd and 4th letters of**(Regularly) \"jeer \" **placed below**(at bottom of, in a down clue) BLUBBER(fat, as of the whale, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Better garden party? (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Better\n A garden party outdoors might be;? called an OUT DO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The bard's swimming widths (8)","output":"### Answer: BREADTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: widths\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 swimming) THE BARD'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group stick card to driver's sandwich (4)","output":"### Answer: CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group,stick,card,driver,sandwich\n Multiple defn: (count them!) 1st: A group with common interests; 3rd: A playing card belong to the suit of clubs; 4th: In golf, an example of which is the driver, usually used to tee off with; and 5th: A type of sandwich."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep secret from William Peter the hermit (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: TELL NO ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep secret\n TELL(William, the Swiss patriot) + NOONE(Peter, original lead singer in 60s pop group, Herman's Hermits)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thrown dude lands badly (9)","output":"### Answer: UNSADDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thrown\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 badly) DUDE LANDS.\nDefn: \u2026 off a horse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frost maybe when rising doctor is over-keen (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SIR DAVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frost maybe\n **Reversal of**(when rising, in a down clue) [DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") + IS] **placed above**(over) AVID(keen).\nAnswer: \u2026 Frost, another broadcasting personality."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Down 18, 14, 16's P (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Down\n Cryptic defn: Reference to SDFA's series, The Blue Planet.\nDefn: \u2026 in the dumps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River with delightful discharge (7)","output":"### Answer: EXECUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: discharge\n EXE(river in England) **plus**(with) CUTE(delightful;endearing).\nDefn: \u2026, as with one's duties, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wingers with L of 18, 14, 16 (5)","output":"### Answer: BIRDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wingers\n Cryptic defn: Reference to SDFA's series, The Life Of Birds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parasol casts measure of shadow (5)","output":"### Answer: UMBRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: shadow\n \"umbrella\"(a type of which is the parasol) **minus**(casts) \"ell\"(a former measure of length in England and Scotland.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Economise with small car mostly (4)","output":"### Answer: SLIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Economise\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + \"limo\"(short for limousine, a luxury car) **minus its last letter**(mostly).\nAnswer: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commander's first to cut crime engulfing area \u2013 or converse? (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: CHEW THE FAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: converse\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Commander\" + HEW(to cut down) + THEFT(a crime) **containing**(engulfing) A(abbrev. for \"area\").\nDefn: To engage in conversation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Apron we've worn with no hint of problem \u2013 familiar sight in kitchen? (8)","output":"### Answer: OVENWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: familiar sight in kitchen\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 worn) \"Apron we've\" **minus**(with no) **the 1st letter of**(hint of) \"problem\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Admission from president, re-elected (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Admission\n **Hidden in**(from) \"president, re-elected\".\nDefn: The act of entering."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Promotion about to be held by politician, rash type (6)","output":"### Answer: MADCAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: rash type\n [ AD(short for \"advertisement\";promotional material) + CA(abbrev. for \"circa\";about;approximate in reference to specific years) ] **contained in**(to be held by) MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament;a politician)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dreamy female accommodating worker in Spanish resort (8)","output":"### Answer: ALICANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish resort\n ALICE(the one in the dreamworld of Lewis Carroll's Wonderland) **containing**(accommodating) ANT(which could be a member of the worker caste in an ant colony)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slogan greeting pair of bachelors in hotel's changed (10)","output":"### Answer: SHIBBOLETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slogan\n [ HI(an informal greeting) + B,B(a pair of abbrevs. for \"bachelor\") ] **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026's changed) HOTEL'S.\nDefn: \u2026 distinctive of a particular group or class of people."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organised cartoonist (4)","output":"### Answer: TIDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Organised,cartoonist\n Double defn: 2nd: Bill, whose cartoons have appeared in Punch, Private Eye and the Daily Mirror."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut producing bargain (4)","output":"### Answer: SNIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut,bargain\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, as it \"it was a snip at a dollar apiece\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top Gear character and team is seen as contaminated brand (10)","output":"### Answer: STIGMATISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: brand\n STIG(The anonymous character in the TV programme, Top Gear) **plus**(and) **anagram of**(\u2026 seen as contaminated) TEAM IS. **\nDefn: To brand;mark as being disgraceful."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A drink found among Anglicans shocks extremely wary character (8)","output":"### Answer: CAGINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wary character\n A + GIN(an alcoholic drink) **contained in**(found among) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England, to which Anglicans belong) + **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 extremely) \"shocks \". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pass in field given by teachers with marks say (6)","output":"### Answer: NUTMEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pass in field\n NUT(abbrev. for the National Union of Teachers) **plus**(with) M(abbrev. for \"marks\") + EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;say).**\nDefn: In football, a pass of the ball that goes between an opponent's legs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tabloid label for a mob (6)","output":"### Answer: RAGTAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: mob\n RAG(a newspaper, disparagingly;a tabloid) + TAG(a label)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One pulling out the stops in church? (8)","output":"### Answer: ORGANIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One pulling out the stops in church\n Cryptic defn: Refering to the knobs that are pulled to allow sets of pipes in a, say, church organ, to sound."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note fool in rear moving \u2013 source of emotional reaction? (4-6)","output":"### Answer: TEAR-JERKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of emotional reaction\n TE(the syllable representing the seventh note of the musical scale) + [ JERK(a fool) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 moving) REAR ].\nDefn: An excessively sentimental film, book, play, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish in Asian city mentioned (4)","output":"### Answer: SOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 mentioned) \"Seoul\"(S. Korean capital city)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Formidable liberal with energy very odd in a hat (9)","output":"### Answer: LEVIATHAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Formidable\n L(abbrev. for a member of the Liberal Party) **plus**(with) E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics) + V(abbrev. for \"very\") + **anagram of**(odd) IN A HAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note restricted source of advice for transport (7)","output":"### Answer: MINICAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: transport\n \"minim\"(a musical note with a specific time value) **minus its last letter**(restricted) + CAB(abbrev. for the Citizens Advice Bureau in the UK, a source of advice for people with money, legal, consumer and other problems)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A month in place is enough for arranging elite competition (9,6)","output":"### Answer: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: elite competition\n [ A + M(abbrev. for \"month\") ] **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 for arranging) PLACE IS ENOUGH.\nDefn: \u2026 for the top football clubs from the respective European national leagues."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raise European tax in general (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raise\n E(abbrev. for \"European\") + [ VAT(abbrev. for Value Added Tax) **contained in**(in) LEE(Robert E., Confederate general in the American Civil War) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High rent magnate charged in TV drama (3,5,7)","output":"### Answer: THE NIGHT MANAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV drama\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 charged) HIGH RENT MAGNATE.\nDefn: \u2026 based on a John le Carr\u00e9 novel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old restaurant in which there's cold passage (7)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: passage\n EX-(prefix signifying something old;former) + TRAT(colloquial short form for \"trattoria\", an Italian restaurant) **containing**(in which there's) C(abbrev. for \"cold\").\nDefn: \u2026 from a lengthy piece of text."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prevent a Green appearing in Strasbourg? (5)","output":"### Answer: AVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prevent\n A + VERT(the colour, green, in the main language spoken in Strasbourg, France)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spread with foremost of dishes is by a woman (9)","output":"### Answer: DISPERSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spread\n **The 1st letter of**(foremost of) \"dishes \" + IS + PER(by;according to) + SAL(a feminine name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indication given by dog (7)","output":"### Answer: POINTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indication,dog\n Double defn: 1st: A hint."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This month wine uncovered is available for sale (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN STOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: available for sale\n INST(abbrev. for \"instante mense\";of the current month, as in \"your letter of the 15th inst.\") + \"hock\"(a dry white German wine) **minus its 1st letter**(uncovered)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Effect of holiday for all to see in returning group \u2013 infection? (7)","output":"### Answer: TETANUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: infection\n [ TAN(the effect of a holiday in sunny climes) + U(British film classification with no restriction on who may watch the movie) ] **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(returning) SET(a group of people or things)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saying offering contrast with pre-Christian era? (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saying\n Cryptic defn:  An AD(abbrev. for \"Anno Domini\") AGE(an era;a long time period) is in contrast to the pre\u2013Christian era."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Economise with small car mostly (4)","output":"### Answer: SLIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Economise\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + \"limo\"(short for limousine, a luxury car) **minus its last letter**(mostly).\nAnswer: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commander's first to cut crime engulfing area \u2013 or converse? (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: CHEW THE FAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: converse\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Commander\" + HEW(to cut down) + THEFT(a crime) **containing**(engulfing) A(abbrev. for \"area\").\nDefn: To engage in conversation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Apron we've worn with no hint of problem \u2013 familiar sight in kitchen? (8)","output":"### Answer: OVENWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: familiar sight in kitchen\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 worn) \"Apron we've\" **minus**(with no) **the 1st letter of**(hint of) \"problem\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Admission from president, re-elected (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Admission\n **Hidden in**(from) \"president, re-elected\".\nDefn: The act of entering."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Promotion about to be held by politician, rash type (6)","output":"### Answer: MADCAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: rash type\n [ AD(short for \"advertisement\";promotional material) + CA(abbrev. for \"circa\";about;approximate in reference to specific years) ] **contained in**(to be held by) MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament;a politician)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dreamy female accommodating worker in Spanish resort (8)","output":"### Answer: ALICANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish resort\n ALICE(the one in the dreamworld of Lewis Carroll's Wonderland) **containing**(accommodating) ANT(which could be a member of the worker caste in an ant colony)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slogan greeting pair of bachelors in hotel's changed (10)","output":"### Answer: SHIBBOLETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slogan\n [ HI(an informal greeting) + B,B(a pair of abbrevs. for \"bachelor\") ] **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026's changed) HOTEL.\nDefn: \u2026 distinctive of a particular group or class of people."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organised cartoonist (4)","output":"### Answer: TIDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Organised,cartoonist\n Double defn: 2nd: Bill, whose cartoons have appeared in Punch, Private Eye and the Daily Mirror."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut producing bargain (4)","output":"### Answer: SNIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut,bargain\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, as it \"it was a snip at a dollar apiece\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top Gear character and team is seen as contaminated brand (10)","output":"### Answer: STIGMATISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: brand\n STIG(The anonymous character in the TV programme, Top Gear) **plus**(and) **anagram of**(\u2026 seen as contaminated) TEAM IS. **\nDefn: To brand;mark as being disgraceful."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A drink found among Anglicans shocks extremely wary character (8)","output":"### Answer: CAGINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wary character\n A + GIN(an alcoholic drink) **contained in**(found among) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England, to which Anglicans belong) + **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 extremely) \"shocks \". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pass in field given by teachers with marks say (6)","output":"### Answer: NUTMEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pass in field\n NUT(abbrev. for the National Union of Teachers) **plus**(with) M(abbrev. for \"marks\") + EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;say).**\nDefn: In football, a pass of the ball that goes between an opponent's legs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tabloid label for a mob (6)","output":"### Answer: RAGTAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: mob\n RAG(a newspaper, disparagingly;a tabloid) + TAG(a label)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One pulling out the stops in church? (8)","output":"### Answer: ORGANIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One pulling out the stops in church\n Cryptic defn: Refering to the knobs that are pulled to allow sets of pipes in a, say, church organ, to sound."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note fool in rear moving \u2013 source of emotional reaction? (4-6)","output":"### Answer: TEAR-JERKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of emotional reaction\n TE(the syllable representing the seventh note of the musical scale) + [ JERK(a fool) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 moving) REAR ].\nDefn: An excessively sentimental film, book, play, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish in Asian city mentioned (4)","output":"### Answer: SOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 mentioned) \"Seoul\"(S. Korean capital city)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Formidable liberal with energy very odd in a hat (9)","output":"### Answer: LEVIATHAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Formidable\n L(abbrev. for a member of the Liberal Party) **plus**(with) E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics) + V(abbrev. for \"very\") + **anagram of**(odd) IN A HAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note restricted source of advice for transport (7)","output":"### Answer: MINICAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: transport\n \"minim\"(a musical note with a specific time value) **minus its last letter**(restricted) + CAB(abbrev. for the Citizens Advice Bureau in the UK, a source of advice for people with money, legal, consumer and other problems)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A month in place is enough for arranging elite competition (9,6)","output":"### Answer: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: elite competition\n [ A + M(abbrev. for \"month\") ] **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 for arranging) PLACE IS ENOUGH.\nDefn: \u2026 for the top football clubs from the respective European national leagues."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raise European tax in general (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raise\n E(abbrev. for \"European\") + [ VAT(abbrev. for Value Added Tax) **contained in**(in) LEE(Robert E., Confederate general in the American Civil War) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High rent magnate charged in TV drama (3,5,7)","output":"### Answer: THE NIGHT MANAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV drama\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 charged) HIGH RENT MAGNATE.\nDefn: \u2026 based on a John le Carr\u00e9 novel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old restaurant in which there's cold passage (7)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: passage\n EX-(prefix signifying something old;former) + TRAT(colloquial short form for \"trattoria\", an Italian restaurant) **containing**(in which there's) C(abbrev. for \"cold\").\nDefn: \u2026 from a lengthy piece of text."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prevent a Green appearing in Strasbourg? (5)","output":"### Answer: AVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prevent\n A + VERT(the colour, green, in the main language spoken in Strasbourg, France)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spread with foremost of dishes is by a woman (9)","output":"### Answer: DISPERSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spread\n **The 1st letter of**(foremost of) \"dishes \" + IS + PER(by;according to) + SAL(a feminine name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indication given by dog (7)","output":"### Answer: POINTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indication,dog\n Double defn: 1st: A hint."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This month wine uncovered is available for sale (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN STOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: available for sale\n INST(abbrev. for \"instante mense\";of the current month, as in \"your letter of the 15th inst.\") + \"hock\"(a dry white German wine) **minus its 1st letter**(uncovered)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Effect of holiday for all to see in returning group \u2013 infection? (7)","output":"### Answer: TETANUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: infection\n [ TAN(the effect of a holiday in sunny climes) + U(British film classification with no restriction on who may watch the movie) ] **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(returning) SET(a group of people or things)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saying offering contrast with pre-Christian era? (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saying\n Cryptic defn:  An AD(abbrev. for \"Anno Domini\") AGE(an era;a long time period) is in contrast to the pre\u2013Christian era.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dedicated traveller dismal after border setback (7)","output":"### Answer: PILGRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dedicated traveller\n GRIM(dismal) **placed after**(after) **reversal of**(\u2026 setback) LIP(the border;the edge of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old woman's predicament on following us (7)","output":"### Answer: FUSSPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old woman\n SPOT(a predicament;an awkward situation, as in \"the question put him on the spot\") **placed after**(on) F(abbrev. for \"following\") + US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trip over in bowler's approach (3-2)","output":"### Answer: RUN-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: bowler's approach\n RUN(a trip, say, in your motorcar) + UP(over;finished, as in \"the game's up\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Killing man's heading off back \u2014 beat it! (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SNARE DRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: beat it\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) [MURDER(a killing) + \"man's\" **minus its 1st letter**(\u2026 heading off) ].\nDefn: An instrument that is beaten."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marked beast, much loved, taken round Britain on display (10,4)","output":"### Answer: SPECTACLED BEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marked beast\n [ DEAR(refering to someone or thing that is much loved) **containing**(taken round) B(abbrev. for Britain) ] **placed after**(on) SPECTACLE(a display, especially a showy one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Private sector's tax (3)","output":"### Answer: VAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tax\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 sector) \"Private\".\nAnswer: Abbrev. for Value Added Tax."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital market's amount of business conducted before alleged scandal? (12)","output":"### Answer: BILLINGSGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital market\n BILLINGS(a measure of goods and services sold;the amount of business conducted) **plus**(before) -GATE(the suffix used to indicated an alleged scandal, originating from the Watergate scandal).\nDefn: Fish market in the capital city of London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force rodent outside small flat (12)","output":"### Answer: CONSTABULARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\n CONY(or coney;rabbit, a mammal which shares a common lineage with rodents) **containing**(outside) [ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + TABULAR(flat like a, well, table surface) ].\nDefn: A force consisting of, well, constables and the like."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female animal almost turned into a male (3)","output":"### Answer: RAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a male\n **Reversal of**(almost turned) \"mare\"(a female animal) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 almost).\nDefn: \u2026 animal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Construction worker's course? (10)","output":"### Answer: BRICKLAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Construction worker\n Cryptic defn: A course in a (brick) wall consists of a horizontal layer of bricks. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Being a member, where one expects to be? (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being a member,where one expects to be\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 of a club; and 2nd: Expression indicating a woman is pregnant;expecting, as in \"they just found out that she was in the club\", or more expressively, \"in the pudding club\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raised bank within garden's borders (5)","output":"### Answer: GROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raised\n ROW(a bank of similar things) **contained in**(within) **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026's borders) \"garden\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Screen man who rides again bearing old dispatch (7)","output":"### Answer: DESTROY \n ### Explanation: Definition: dispatch\n DESTRY(Tom, Jr., the onscreen character in the Western movie, \"Destry Rides Again\") **containing**(bearing) O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Missile destroyed depot storing gold (7)","output":"### Answer: TORPEDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Missile\n **Anagram of**(destroyed) DEPOT **containing**(storing) OR(the colour yellow; gold in heraldry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expression shows the effects of strain on air (6)","output":"### Answer: PHRASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expression\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 on air) \"frays\"(shows the effects of strain, as in \"it doesn't take much to fray his temper\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ran through church in country (6)","output":"### Answer: LANCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ran through\n CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) **contained in**(in) LAND(a country)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agent worried about reduced hearing to return home (10)","output":"### Answer: REPATRIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to return home\n REP(short for \"representative\";an agent) + ATE(worried, as in \"his self-doubt ate at him\") **containing**(about) \"trial\"(a hearing in court) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 reduced).\nDefn: \u2026 to one's own country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Series of notes reflecting one problem with chapter (5)","output":"### Answer: MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Series of notes\n [ **Reversal of**(reflecting) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + SUM(an arithmetical problem) ] **plus**(with) C(abbrev. for \"chapter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Value our sailors in river like brothers (9)","output":"### Answer: FRATERNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: like brothers\n [ RATE(to place a value on) + RN(abbrev. for the Royal Navy, consisting of British sailors) ] **containing**(in) FAL(the river in Cornwall)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep back support (4)","output":"### Answer: STEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep back,support\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"to stem the tide of illegal immigrants\"; and 2nd: The supporting stalk."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: South American jockey in rave-up (8)","output":"### Answer: PERUVIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: South American\n **Anagram of**(jockey) IN RAVE-UP.** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salad items needed cooked meats, too (8)","output":"### Answer: TOMATOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salad items\n **Anagram of**(cooked) MEATS, TOO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forecaster who goes round the houses? (10)","output":"### Answer: ASTROLOGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forecaster\n Cryptic defn: A \"predictor\" of the future with the help of the 12 houses;divisions of the celestial sphere depicted on the astrological chart."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Baron in story meeting magnanimously (9)","output":"### Answer: LIBERALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: magnanimously\n B(abbrev. for \"Baron\") **contained in**(in) LIE(a story;a fabrication) + RALLY(a mass meeting in protest or in support of a cause). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scrambled last of eggs, highly seasoned (8)","output":"### Answer: SCURRIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scrambled\n **The last letter of**(last of) \"eggs\" + CURRiED(of food that is highly seasoned with hot spices)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elevated resilience, energy-packed, is inspiring (8)","output":"### Answer: ANIMATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: is inspiring\n **Reversal of**(Elevated, in a down clue) STAMINA(resilience;staying power) **containing**(\u2026-packed) E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Previous drink knocked back amid cheers (6)","output":"### Answer: BYGONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Previous\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 knocked back) NOG(formerly, a kind of strong beer, or short for \"eggnog\" an alcoholic drink with beaten egg, milk and sugar) **contained in**(amid) BYE(short for \"goodbye\";cheers! as said when leaving). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expert locks up old books without delay (6)","output":"### Answer: PRONTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: without delay\n PRO(short for \"professional\";an expert) **containing**(locks up) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + NT(abbrev. for the New Testament books in the Bible)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Copper coin couple found in yard, perhaps, long ago (5)","output":"### Answer: CUBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: couple found in yard, perhaps, long ago\n CU(abbrev. for the element copper in chemistry) + BIT(a coin of low value, as in \"thrupp'ny bit\" or threepence in British currency pre-decimalisation.\nDefn: A unit measure, long ago, of length of about 18 inches, two of which could therefore be found in a yard length, the equivalent of 36 inches.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dedicated traveller dismal after border setback (7)","output":"### Answer: PILGRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dedicated traveller\n GRIM(dismal) **placed after**(after) **reversal of**(\u2026 setback) LIP(the border;the edge of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old woman's predicament on following us (7)","output":"### Answer: FUSSPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old woman\n SPOT(a predicament;an awkward situation, as in \"the question put him on the spot\") **placed after**(on) F(abbrev. for \"following\") + US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trip over in bowler's approach (3-2)","output":"### Answer: RUN-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: bowler's approach\n RUN(a trip, say, in your motorcar) + UP(over;finished, as in \"the game's up\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Killing man's heading off back \u2014 beat it! (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SNARE DRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: beat it\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) [MURDER(a killing) + \"man's\" **minus its 1st letter**(\u2026 heading off) ].\nDefn: An instrument that is beaten."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marked beast, much loved, taken round Britain on display (10,4)","output":"### Answer: SPECTACLED BEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marked beast\n [ DEAR(refering to someone or thing that is much loved) **containing**(taken round) B(abbrev. for Britain) ] **placed after**(on) SPECTACLE(a display, especially a showy one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Private sector's tax (3)","output":"### Answer: VAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tax\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 sector) \"Private\".\nAnswer: Abbrev. for Value Added Tax."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital market's amount of business conducted before alleged scandal? (12)","output":"### Answer: BILLINGSGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital market\n BILLINGS(a measure of goods and services sold;the amount of business conducted) **plus**(before) -GATE(the suffix used to indicated an alleged scandal, originating from the Watergate scandal).\nDefn: Fish market in the capital city of London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force rodent outside small flat (12)","output":"### Answer: CONSTABULARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\n CONY(or coney;rabbit, a mammal which shares a common lineage with rodents) **containing**(outside) [ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + TABULAR(flat like a, well, table surface) ].\nDefn: A force consisting of, well, constables and the like."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female animal almost turned into a male (3)","output":"### Answer: RAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a male\n **Reversal of**(almost turned) \"mare\"(a female animal) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 almost).\nDefn: \u2026 animal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Construction worker's course? (10)","output":"### Answer: BRICKLAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Construction worker\n Cryptic defn: A course in a (brick) wall consists of a horizontal layer of bricks. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Being a member, where one expects to be? (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being a member,where one expects to be\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 of a club; and 2nd: Expression indicating a woman is pregnant;expecting, as in \"they just found out that she was in the club\", or more expressively, \"in the pudding club\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raised bank within garden's borders (5)","output":"### Answer: GROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raised\n ROW(a bank of similar things) **contained in**(within) **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026's borders) \"garden\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Screen man who rides again bearing old dispatch (7)","output":"### Answer: DESTROY \n ### Explanation: Definition: dispatch\n DESTRY(Tom, Jr., the onscreen character in the Western movie, \"Destry Rides Again\") **containing**(bearing) O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Missile destroyed depot storing gold (7)","output":"### Answer: TORPEDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Missile\n **Anagram of**(destroyed) DEPOT **containing**(storing) OR(the colour yellow; gold in heraldry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expression shows the effects of strain on air (6)","output":"### Answer: PHRASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expression\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 on air) \"frays\"(shows the effects of strain, as in \"it doesn't take much to fray his temper\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ran through church in country (6)","output":"### Answer: LANCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ran through\n CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) **contained in**(in) LAND(a country)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agent worried about reduced hearing to return home (10)","output":"### Answer: REPATRIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to return home\n REP(short for \"representative\";an agent) + ATE(worried, as in \"his self-doubt ate at him\") **containing**(about) \"trial\"(a hearing in court) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 reduced).\nDefn: \u2026 to one's own country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Series of notes reflecting one problem with chapter (5)","output":"### Answer: MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Series of notes\n [ **Reversal of**(reflecting) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + SUM(an arithmetical problem) ] **plus**(with) C(abbrev. for \"chapter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Value our sailors in river like brothers (9)","output":"### Answer: FRATERNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: like brothers\n [ RATE(to place a value on) + RN(abbrev. for the Royal Navy, consisting of British sailors) ] **containing**(in) FAL(the river in Cornwall)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep back support (4)","output":"### Answer: STEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep back,support\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"to stem the tide of illegal immigrants\"; and 2nd: The supporting stalk."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: South American jockey in rave-up (8)","output":"### Answer: PERUVIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: South American\n **Anagram of**(jockey) IN RAVE-UP.** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salad items needed cooked meats, too (8)","output":"### Answer: TOMATOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salad items\n **Anagram of**(cooked) MEATS, TOO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forecaster who goes round the houses? (10)","output":"### Answer: ASTROLOGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forecaster\n Cryptic defn: A \"predictor\" of the future with the help of the 12 houses;divisions of the celestial sphere depicted on the astrological chart."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Baron in story meeting magnanimously (9)","output":"### Answer: LIBERALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: magnanimously\n B(abbrev. for \"Baron\") **contained in**(in) LIE(a story;a fabrication) + RALLY(a mass meeting in protest or in support of a cause). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scrambled last of eggs, highly seasoned (8)","output":"### Answer: SCURRIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scrambled\n **The last letter of**(last of) \"eggs\" + CURRiED(of food that is highly seasoned with hot spices)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elevated resilience, energy-packed, is inspiring (8)","output":"### Answer: ANIMATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: is inspiring\n **Reversal of**(Elevated, in a down clue) STAMINA(resilience;staying power) **containing**(\u2026-packed) E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Previous drink knocked back amid cheers (6)","output":"### Answer: BYGONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Previous\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 knocked back) NOG(formerly, a kind of strong beer, or short for \"eggnog\" an alcoholic drink with beaten egg, milk and sugar) **contained in**(amid) BYE(short for \"goodbye\";cheers! as said when leaving). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expert locks up old books without delay (6)","output":"### Answer: PRONTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: without delay\n PRO(short for \"professional\";an expert) **containing**(locks up) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + NT(abbrev. for the New Testament books in the Bible)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Copper coin couple found in yard, perhaps, long ago (5)","output":"### Answer: CUBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: couple found in yard, perhaps, long ago\n CU(abbrev. for the element copper in chemistry) + BIT(a coin of low value, as in \"thrupp'ny bit\" or threepence in British currency pre-decimalisation.\nDefn: A unit measure, long ago, of length of about 18 inches, two of which could therefore be found in a yard length, the equivalent of 36 inches. \n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier, following wayward line, cracks single car part (3,6)","output":"### Answer: OIL ENGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: car part\n [ GI(a US soldier) **placed after**(following) **anagram of**(wayward) LINE] **contained in**(cracks) ONE(single)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unabashedly pink party top (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: top\n OUT(as is someone who is pink;homosexual after unabashedly;openly declaring himself\/herself so) + DO(a party;a function). (Is the PC brigade going to make another appearance this week?)\nDefn: As a verb, to better."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Day's getting long in desert (5)","output":"### Answer: DITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: desert\n D(**anagram of** \"day\") **plus**(getting) ITCH(to long;yearn for).\nDefn: As a verb, to abandon, say, your partner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arctic bird from large country, circling one dry meadow (6,3)","output":"### Answer: LITTLE AUK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arctic bird\n [ L(abbrev. for \"large\") + UK(the country) ] **containing**(circling) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + TT(abbrev. for \"teetotaller\";one who is dry;abstaining from alcohol) + LEA(a meadow) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mechanic about to cut fuel with hesitation (7)","output":"### Answer: GREASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mechanic\n RE(with reference to;about) **contained in**(to cut) GAS(a fuel, in the form of a, well, gas) + ER(a expression of hesitation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Company backs Conservative I state is a bit of a nut (7)","output":"### Answer: OCCIPUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of a nut\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backs) CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial concern) + C(abbrev. for a member of the Conservative Party) + I + PUT(to state;to express).\nDefn: A part of your head, the latter refered to by the slang \"nut\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trendy article with Low Dutch in 4's 8 (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE MOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 4's 8\n IN(trendy;in fashion) + THE(an article in grammar) **plus**(with) MOO(to low, as a cow does) + D(abbrev. for \"Dutch\").\nDefn: Song recorded by Glenn Miller(answer to 4 down)'s band."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place to bathe \u2014 pee in it (3)","output":"### Answer: SPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place to bathe\n P(the letter in the alphabet indicated by the syllable \"pee\") **contained in**(in) SA(abbrev. for \"sex appeal\";it, as in the It Girls once). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Champion in court has, as he'd say, nothing left (5)","output":"### Answer: NADAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Champion in court\n NADA(nothing in Spanish, as Spaniard Rafael Nadal might say) + L(abbrev. for \"left\").\nDefn: The aforementioned champion in the tennis court."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ominous spreading out of mould (7)","output":"### Answer: DOOMFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ominous\n **Anagram of**(spreading out) OF MOULD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men on board entertaining Republican bores (7)","output":"### Answer: PIERCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: bores\n PIECES(the men on a chessboard) **containing**(entertaining) R(abbrev. for a member of the Republican Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I see fool tucking into lavish meat dish (9)","output":"### Answer: FRICASSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: meat dish\n [ I + C(the letter in the alphabet indicated by the syllable \"see\") ] **contained in**(tucking into) FREE(lavish;unbound in say, spending)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pedestrian to block a driver needing a coach (5)","output":"### Answer: BANAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pedestrian\n BAN(to block;to prohibit) + A + L(the plate displayed by a learner driver, needing an instructor;coach to be with him)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Result of 4's 8 is 4 \u00f7 50 (5)","output":"### Answer: FLOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Result of 4's 8\n FOUR(the number 4) **containing**(\u00f7;divided by) L(Roman numeral for 50).\nDefn: Product of the work(answer to 8 down) of a miller(answer to 4 down);one who grinds grain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Norway covered in a black ice that's holding water (9)","output":"### Answer: ABSORBENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's holding water\n N(abbrev. for Norway) **contained in**\n(covered in) [A + B(abbrev. for \"black\") + SORBET(a water ice;a frozen desert) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group wearing famous red dress (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOTHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dress\n LOT(a group of things or people) **containing**(wearing) CHE(Guevara, the famous Argentinian Marxist;red)\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Single focus of drunken egotist may be here (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE SHELF \n ### Explanation: Definition: egotist may be here\n \"on the self\"(the single object of focus of an egotist), pronounced ON THE SHELF by someone who's drunk, even an egotist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He crushes a number in French Resistance (6)","output":"### Answer: MILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He crushes\n MILLE(the number 1000 in French) + R(symbol for electrical resistance in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dash of tea has to fill valley-dweller in 4's 8 (5,2,1,8)","output":"### Answer: DEATH OF A SALESMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 4's 8\n **Anagram of**(Dash) OF TEA HAS **contained in**(to fill) DALESMAN(one who presumably dwells in a dale;a valley).\nDefn: A play;work(answer to 8 down) by Arthur Miller(answer to 4 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We're told sea bird shows a bit of a habit (4)","output":"### Answer: COWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of a habit\n **Homophone of**(We're told) \"sea\" + OWL(a nocturnal bird).\nDefn: \u2026 as worn, by a monk, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hastened to grab gin that's flogged (8)","output":"### Answer: STRAPPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: flogged\n SPED(hastened) **containing**(to grab) TRAP(a gin;a trap for catching birds or small mammals).\nDefn: \u2026 beaten, with a strap, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play? Certainly not! (4)","output":"### Answer: WORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play,Certainly not\n Double defn: 1st: An artistic work performed on stage; and 2nd: Antonym of work, the latter being activity with a serious objective. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do 4's 8 to get good skin (5)","output":"### Answer: GRIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do 4's 8\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + RIND(the skin, of an orange, say).\nDefn: The work(answer to 8 down) done by a miller(answer to 4 down) with grain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Edit barely truncates 8 with 4 (10,5)","output":"### Answer: CANTERBURY TALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 8 with 4\n **Anagram of**(Edit) BARELY TRUNCATES.\nDefn: The work by Geoffrey Chaucer consisting of stories told by various pilgrims, including the drunken miller(answer to 4 down), Robin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 4's 8, right to probe issue, can force changes (6,2,6)","output":"### Answer: TROPIC OF CANCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 4's 8\n R(abbrev. for \"right\") **contained in**(to probe) TOPIC(an issue, under discussion, say) + **anagram of**(\u2026 changes) CAN FORCE.\nDefn: Work(answer to 8 down);novel by Henry Miller(answer to 4 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eve not very excited with slap and tickle (6)","output":"### Answer: PLEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tickle\n \"Eve\" **minus**(not) \"v\"(abbrev. for \"very\") **plus**(with) **anagram of**(excited) SLAP.\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"to tickle your fancy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pipe provided with iron casing (4)","output":"### Answer: FIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pipe\n IF(provided;on condition) **contained in**(with \u2026 casing) FE(symbol for the chemical element, iron)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pro dropping round in Barnet (4)","output":"### Answer: AFRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barnet\n A + FOR(pro, as in pros and cons;for and against) **with** \"o\"(letter with a round shape) **dropping to the end of the word**.\nDefn. A person's hair, from rhyming slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Departed from city townspeople vacated (4)","output":"### Answer: LATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Departed\n LA(abbrev. for the city of Los Angeles) + **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 vacated) \"townspeople \".\nDefn: \u2026 from the living."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is unable to get a glass for fruit (10)","output":"### Answer: CANTALOUPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n CAN'T(contraction of \"cannot\";is unable to) **plus**(get) A + LOUPE(a small magnifying glass used by, say, watchmakers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy and girl lied (4)","output":"### Answer: SONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: lied\n SON(a boy) **plus**(and) G(abbrev. for \"girl\").\nDefn: \u2026 , from German."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amber helps reformed profaner (10)","output":"### Answer: BLASPHEMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: profaner\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reformed) AMBER HELPS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tory leader in charge of function (4)","output":"### Answer: FETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: function\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Tory\" **contained in**(in) FEE(a charge for services, usually of the professional kind).\nDefn: An elaborate, often outdoor, party."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gold casket marked and scored (12)","output":"### Answer: ORCHESTRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: scored\n OR(the colour of gold in heraldry) + CHEST(a casket) + RATED(marked;assessed).**\nDefn: \u2026 musically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coat that's excellent with one class of animals (9)","output":"### Answer: CRUSTACEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: class of animals\n CRUST(a coat;a hard crisp outer layer) + ACE(excellent;of top quality) + A(one;singular). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dress up when about to be introduced to writer (5)","output":"### Answer: PREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dress up\n RE(about;with reference to) **contained in**(to be introduced to) PEN(a writer;a writing instrument)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Almost let slip and do without (5)","output":"### Answer: FORGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: do without\n \"forgot\"(to let slip out of one's memory) **minus its last letter**(Almost \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weaken a club with debts? That's wise? (9)","output":"### Answer: SAGACIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wise\n SAG(to weaken;to lose firmness) + A + C(abbrev. for \"club\", as in CFC, Chelsea Football Club) + IOUS(written promises or reminders of debts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put one over on unpopular fellow's work (12)","output":"### Answer: OUTMANOEUVRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: work\n OUT(unpopular;antonym of \"in;fashionable\") + MAN(a fellow) + OEUVRE(a work of art, literature, music, etc.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cross over the threshold (4)","output":"### Answer: DOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: threshold\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over) ROOD(a cross;a crucifix)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ne'er-do-well boycotts Dickensian clerk (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK SHEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ne'er-do-well\n BLACKS(boycotts specified goods, jobs, etc. in support of labour union action) + HEEP(Uriah, the clerk in Dickens' David Copperfield)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impulsive soldier's quiet (4)","output":"### Answer: RASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impulsive\n RA(abbrev. for a soldier in the Royal Artillery) + SH!(an interjection urging silence). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yesterday, troubled about Romeo being quixotic (6-4)","output":"### Answer: STARRY-EYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: quixotic\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, troubled) YESTERDAY **containing**(about) R(the letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trainee meets one in the country (4)","output":"### Answer: CUBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n CUB(a trainee;a novice, especially in newspaper reporting) **plus**(meets) A(one;singular)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's bread whichever way you look at it (4)","output":"### Answer: NAAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's bread\n **A palindrome**(\u2026 whichever way you look at it).\nDefn: An Indian leavened bread. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ambitious and venomous reptile \u2013 one that's intelligent (12)","output":"### Answer: ASPIRATIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ambitious\n ASP(the venomous snake) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + RATIONAL(intelligent;reasoned)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honour with a hard form of sorcery (5)","output":"### Answer: OBEAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: form of sorcery\n OBE(abbrev. for \"Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire\", an honour conferred by the British monarch) **plus**(with) A + H(abbrev. for \"hard\").\nDefn: \u2026 practised in Jamaica, other parts of the West Indies, and the southern U.S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English ship initially getting into accident? Use force! (5-4)","output":"### Answer: PRESS-GANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Use force\n [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + SS(abbrev. for a steamship) + **the 1st letter of**(initially) \"getting\" ] **contained in**(into) PRANG(an accident or crash in an aircraft, car, etc.).\nDefn: Originally, to force persons into military service."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alien in public dance is lacking restraint (4-3-3)","output":"### Answer: OVER THE TOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking restraint\n ET(abbrev. for \"extra-terrestial\";an alien from outer space) **contained in**(in) [ OVERT(public;out in the open) + HOP(a dance party, especially one with popular music) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sergei ends disorder of gluttony (10)","output":"### Answer: GREEDINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gluttony\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 disorder) SERGEI ENDS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bob produces arty design (4,1,7)","output":"### Answer: DROP A CURTSEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bob\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 design) PRODUCES ARTY.\nDefn: To make a brief curtsy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Special eating place, commonly shabbier, for building worker (10)","output":"### Answer: SCAFFOLDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: building worker\n S(abbrev. for \"special\") + CAFF(an informal;commonly used term for \"caf\u00e9;eating place\") + OLDER(more aged and hence, presumably, more worn;shabbier)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teachers' recipe \u2013 it promises to be wholesome (10)","output":"### Answer: NUTRITIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wholesome\n NUT(abbrev. for the National Union of Teachers) + R(abbrev. for \"recipe\") + IT + IOUS(written promises to pay debts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accountant put spirit in stock for stew (9)","output":"### Answer: CASSOULET \n ### Explanation: Definition: stew\n CA(abbrev. for \"Chartered Accountant) + [ SOUL(one's spirit) **contained in**(put \u2026 in) SET(stock;established by convention or agreement, as in \"set;stock procedures\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Awfully cruel medical condition (5)","output":"### Answer: ULCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: medical condition\n **Anagram of**(Awfully) CRUEL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be sure \u2013 run and see (4)","output":"### Answer: RELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be sure\n R(abbrev. for \"run\", in cricket scores) **plus**(and) ELY(the diocese;see centred around Ely, in Cambridgeshire, England).\nDefn: \u2026 enough to have or place faith or confidence in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vegetable commonly found in Christmas pudding (4)","output":"### Answer: SPUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vegetable commonly\n **Hidden in**(found in) \"Christmas pudding \".\nDefn: Informally;commonly, a \"potato\", botanically classified as a vegetable.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is unable to get a glass for fruit (10)","output":"### Answer: CANTALOUPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n CAN'T(contraction of \"cannot\";is unable to) **plus**(get) A + LOUPE(a small magnifying glass used by, say, watchmakers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy and girl lied (4)","output":"### Answer: SONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: lied\n SON(a boy) **plus**(and) G(abbrev. for \"girl\").\nDefn: \u2026 , from German."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amber helps reformed profaner (10)","output":"### Answer: BLASPHEMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: profaner\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reformed) AMBER HELPS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tory leader in charge of function (4)","output":"### Answer: FETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: function\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Tory\" **contained in**(in) FEE(a charge for services, usually of the professional kind).\nDefn: An elaborate, often outdoor, party."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gold casket marked and scored (12)","output":"### Answer: ORCHESTRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: scored\n OR(the colour of gold in heraldry) + CHEST(a casket) + RATED(marked;assessed).**\nDefn: \u2026 musically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coat that's excellent with one class of animals (9)","output":"### Answer: CRUSTACEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: class of animals\n CRUST(a coat;a hard crisp outer layer) + ACE(excellent;of top quality) + A(one;singular). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dress up when about to be introduced to writer (5)","output":"### Answer: PREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dress up\n RE(about;with reference to) **contained in**(to be introduced to) PEN(a writer;a writing instrument)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Almost let slip and do without (5)","output":"### Answer: FORGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: do without\n \"forgot\"(to let slip out of one's memory) **minus its last letter**(Almost \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weaken a club with debts? That's wise? (9)","output":"### Answer: SAGACIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wise\n SAG(to weaken;to lose firmness) + A + C(abbrev. for \"club\", as in CFC, Chelsea Football Club) + IOUS(written promises or reminders of debts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put one over on unpopular fellow's work (12)","output":"### Answer: OUTMANOEUVRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: work\n OUT(unpopular;antonym of \"in;fashionable\") + MAN(a fellow) + OEUVRE(a work of art, literature, music, etc.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cross over the threshold (4)","output":"### Answer: DOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: threshold\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over) ROOD(a cross;a crucifix)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ne'er-do-well boycotts Dickensian clerk (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK SHEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ne'er-do-well\n BLACKS(boycotts specified goods, jobs, etc. in support of labour union action) + HEEP(Uriah, the clerk in Dickens' David Copperfield)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impulsive soldier's quiet (4)","output":"### Answer: RASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impulsive\n RA(abbrev. for a soldier in the Royal Artillery) + SH!(an interjection urging silence). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yesterday, troubled about Romeo being quixotic (6-4)","output":"### Answer: STARRY-EYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: quixotic\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, troubled) YESTERDAY **containing**(about) R(the letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trainee meets one in the country (4)","output":"### Answer: CUBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n CUB(a trainee;a novice, especially in newspaper reporting) **plus**(meets) A(one;singular)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's bread whichever way you look at it (4)","output":"### Answer: NAAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's bread\n **A palindrome**(\u2026 whichever way you look at it).\nDefn: An Indian leavened bread. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ambitious and venomous reptile \u2013 one that's intelligent (12)","output":"### Answer: ASPIRATIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ambitious\n ASP(the venomous snake) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + RATIONAL(intelligent;reasoned)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honour with a hard form of sorcery (5)","output":"### Answer: OBEAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: form of sorcery\n OBE(abbrev. for \"Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire\", an honour conferred by the British monarch) **plus**(with) A + H(abbrev. for \"hard\").\nDefn: \u2026 practised in Jamaica, other parts of the West Indies, and the southern U.S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English ship initially getting into accident? Use force! (5-4)","output":"### Answer: PRESS-GANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Use force\n [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + SS(abbrev. for a steamship) + **the 1st letter of**(initially) \"getting\" ] **contained in**(into) PRANG(an accident or crash in an aircraft, car, etc.).\nDefn: Originally, to force persons into military service."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alien in public dance is lacking restraint (4-3-3)","output":"### Answer: OVER THE TOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking restraint\n ET(abbrev. for \"extra-terrestial\";an alien from outer space) **contained in**(in) [ OVERT(public;out in the open) + HOP(a dance party, especially one with popular music) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sergei ends disorder of gluttony (10)","output":"### Answer: GREEDINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gluttony\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 disorder) SERGEI ENDS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bob produces arty design (4,1,7)","output":"### Answer: DROP A CURTSEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bob\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 design) PRODUCES ARTY.\nDefn: To make a brief curtsy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Special eating place, commonly shabbier, for building worker (10)","output":"### Answer: SCAFFOLDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: building worker\n S(abbrev. for \"special\") + CAFF(an informal;commonly used term for \"caf\u00e9;eating place\") + OLDER(more aged and hence, presumably, more worn;shabbier)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teachers' recipe \u2013 it promises to be wholesome (10)","output":"### Answer: NUTRITIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wholesome\n NUT(abbrev. for the National Union of Teachers) + R(abbrev. for \"recipe\") + IT + IOUS(written promises to pay debts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accountant put spirit in stock for stew (9)","output":"### Answer: CASSOULET \n ### Explanation: Definition: stew\n CA(abbrev. for \"Chartered Accountant) + [ SOUL(one's spirit) **contained in**(put \u2026 in) SET(stock;established by convention or agreement, as in \"set;stock procedures\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Awfully cruel medical condition (5)","output":"### Answer: ULCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: medical condition\n **Anagram of**(Awfully) CRUEL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be sure \u2013 run and see (4)","output":"### Answer: RELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be sure\n R(abbrev. for \"run\", in cricket scores) **plus**(and) ELY(the diocese;see centred around Ely, in Cambridgeshire, England).\nDefn: \u2026 enough to have or place faith or confidence in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vegetable commonly found in Christmas pudding (4)","output":"### Answer: SPUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vegetable commonly\n **Hidden in**(found in) \"Christmas pudding \".\nDefn: Informally;commonly, a \"potato\", botanically classified as a vegetable.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Function from better area, urban one (8)","output":"### Answer: CAPACITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Function\n CAP(to better;to top) + A(abbrev. for \"area\") + CITY(an urban area).\nDefn: \u2026, or the position one fills, as in \"in his function as manager\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird heads for islands beyond Ionian Sea (4)","output":"### Answer: IBIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n **The 1st letter of**(heads for) \"islands beyond Ionian Sea\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Odd stone cooker (7)","output":"### Answer: STRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Odd\n ST(abbrev. for \"stone\", equivalent to 14 lbs in the Imperial system of weights) + RANGE(what you cook on in the kitchen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refer too often to retired vicar dipping in river? (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refer too often to\n **Reversal of**(retired) REV(short for \"Reverend\", title for a vicar) **contained in**(dipping in) OUSE(a river in England, the most well-known is in Yorkshire)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steal cruelly connoisseur's classic work (8,6)","output":"### Answer: ROBINSON CRUSOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: classic work\n ROB(to steal) + **anagram of**(cruelly) CONNOISSEUR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Continue after all others (4)","output":"### Answer: LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Continue,after all others\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's tearful as trader holds back French wine (9)","output":"### Answer: SNIVELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's tearful\n SELLER(a trader) **containing**(holds) **reversal of**(back) VIN(French for \"wine\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scent from Faro mat is exquisite (9)","output":"### Answer: AROMATISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scent\n **Hidden in**(from) \"Faro mat is exquisite \".\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife remains for rinse maybe (4)","output":"### Answer: WASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: rinse maybe\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") + ASH(remains after burning)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Too great a toll? (7,7)","output":"### Answer: HIGHWAY ROBBERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Too great a toll\n Cryptic defn: Refering to highways with toll charges on one hand, and, on the other hand, overcharging, which term is derived from robbery by highwaymen formerly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noticed in arena, Mourinho's charm? (7)","output":"### Answer: ENAMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: charm\n **Hidden in**(Noticed in) \"arena, Mourinho\". Nice ironic surface.\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfectly cooked toast, not small, next to pot (2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: TO A TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfectly cooked\n \"toast\" **minus**(not) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"small\") **plus**(next to) URN(a pot)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Orderly Nationalist conserving energy (4)","output":"### Answer: NEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Orderly\n NAT(abbrev. for \"Nationalist\") **containing**(conserving) E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandon unfinished dock \u2013 one's no backing (8)","output":"### Answer: JETTISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandon\n \"jetty\"(where you dock a boat) **minus its last letter**(unfinished \u2026) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\")'S + **reversal of**(\u2026 backing) NO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Container \u2013 it's used by grammar expert (4)","output":"### Answer: CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Container,it's used by grammar expert\n Double defn: 2nd: In grammar, a distinct form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective indicating its relationship to other words in a sentence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One unwelcome rant on parsonage \u2013 nasty (7,3,5)","output":"### Answer: PERSONA NON GRATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One unwelcome\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 \u2013 nasty) RANT ON PARSONAGE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inmate hostile to old Queen? Not half (7)","output":"### Answer: CONVICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inmate\n CON(hostile to;against) + \"Victoria\"(former English Queen) **minus its last 4 letters**(Not half)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lock star re-uses regularly (5)","output":"### Answer: TRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lock\n **Every other letter, starting from the 2nd, of**(\u2026 regularly) \"star re-uses \".\nDefn: \u2026 of hair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greens at outset backing new surplus stores, first of series (8,7)","output":"### Answer: BRUSSELS SPROUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greens\n **The 1st letter of**(at outset) \"backing\" + **anagram of**(new) SURPLUS STORES + **the 1st letter of**(first of) \"series\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be impressed by hair-remover for mammals (3-5)","output":"### Answer: SHE-BEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: mammals\n BE **contained in**(impressed by) SHEARS(instrument for cutting;removing hair)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agree inside reportedly to support business (8)","output":"### Answer: COINCIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agree\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) \"inside\" **placed below**(to support, in a down clue) CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a business organization)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judgment of French served on native American (6)","output":"### Answer: DECREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judgment\n DE(French for the preposition \"of\") **placed above**(served on, in a down clue) CREE(a member of one of the native American tribes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shy pair nervous on date at first \u2013 this may help float their boat? (8)","output":"### Answer: SHIPYARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: this may help float their boat\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 nervous) SHY PAIR **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"date\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl eager to claim unusual hat left behind (8)","output":"### Answer: KATHLEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\n KEEN(eager;gung ho) **containing**(to claim) [ **anagram of**(unusual) HAT **placed above**(\u2026 behind) L(abbrev. for \"left\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duo love getting involved in publicity for writer (6)","output":"### Answer: ATWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\n [ TWO(duo;a pair) + O(letter indicating 0;love in tennis scores) ]**contained in**(getting involved in) AD(short for \"advertisement\";publicity).\nAnswer: Margaret, Canadian writer. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature of Internet \u2013 our group, British actors (7)","output":"### Answer: WEBCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature of Internet\n WE(our group;ourselves) + B(abbrev. for \"British\") + CAST(the group of actors in a particular play or film). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unconventional route first to be dropped (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unconventional\n ROUTE **with its 1st letter**(first) **moved down 3 positions**(to be dropped, in a down clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article appearing shortly (4)","output":"### Answer: ANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: shortly\n AN(an article in grammar) + ON(appearing, as in, say, \"who's on tonight at the Palladium?\").\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Function from better area, urban one (8)","output":"### Answer: CAPACITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Function\n CAP(to better;to top) + A(abbrev. for \"area\") + CITY(an urban area).\nDefn: \u2026, or the position one fills, as in \"in his function as manager\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird heads for islands beyond Ionian Sea (4)","output":"### Answer: IBIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n **The 1st letter of**(heads for) \"islands beyond Ionian Sea\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Odd stone cooker (7)","output":"### Answer: STRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Odd\n ST(abbrev. for \"stone\", equivalent to 14 lbs in the Imperial system of weights) + RANGE(what you cook on in the kitchen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refer too often to retired vicar dipping in river? (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refer too often to\n **Reversal of**(retired) REV(short for \"Reverend\", title for a vicar) **contained in**(dipping in) OUSE(a river in England, the most well-known is in Yorkshire)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steal cruelly connoisseur's classic work (8,6)","output":"### Answer: ROBINSON CRUSOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: classic work\n ROB(to steal) + **anagram of**(cruelly) CONNOISSEUR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Continue after all others (4)","output":"### Answer: LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Continue,after all others\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's tearful as trader holds back French wine (9)","output":"### Answer: SNIVELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's tearful\n SELLER(a trader) **containing**(holds) **reversal of**(back) VIN(French for \"wine\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scent from Faro mat is exquisite (9)","output":"### Answer: AROMATISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scent\n **Hidden in**(from) \"Faro mat is exquisite \".\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife remains for rinse maybe (4)","output":"### Answer: WASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: rinse maybe\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") + ASH(remains after burning)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Too great a toll? (7,7)","output":"### Answer: HIGHWAY ROBBERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Too great a toll\n Cryptic defn: Refering to highways with toll charges on one hand, and, on the other hand, overcharging, which term is derived from robbery by highwaymen formerly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noticed in arena, Mourinho's charm? (7)","output":"### Answer: ENAMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: charm\n **Hidden in**(Noticed in) \"arena, Mourinho\". Nice ironic surface.\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfectly cooked toast, not small, next to pot (2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: TO A TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfectly cooked\n \"toast\" **minus**(not) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"small\") **plus**(next to) URN(a pot)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Orderly Nationalist conserving energy (4)","output":"### Answer: NEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Orderly\n NAT(abbrev. for \"Nationalist\") **containing**(conserving) E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandon unfinished dock \u2013 one's no backing (8)","output":"### Answer: JETTISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandon\n \"jetty\"(where you dock a boat) **minus its last letter**(unfinished \u2026) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\")'S + **reversal of**(\u2026 backing) NO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Container \u2013 it's used by grammar expert (4)","output":"### Answer: CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Container,it's used by grammar expert\n Double defn: 2nd: In grammar, a distinct form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective indicating its relationship to other words in a sentence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One unwelcome rant on parsonage \u2013 nasty (7,3,5)","output":"### Answer: PERSONA NON GRATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One unwelcome\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 \u2013 nasty) RANT ON PARSONAGE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inmate hostile to old Queen? Not half (7)","output":"### Answer: CONVICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inmate\n CON(hostile to;against) + \"Victoria\"(former English Queen) **minus its last 4 letters**(Not half)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lock star re-uses regularly (5)","output":"### Answer: TRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lock\n **Every other letter, starting from the 2nd, of**(\u2026 regularly) \"star re-uses \".\nDefn: \u2026 of hair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greens at outset backing new surplus stores, first of series (8,7)","output":"### Answer: BRUSSELS SPROUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greens\n **The 1st letter of**(at outset) \"backing\" + **anagram of**(new) SURPLUS STORES + **the 1st letter of**(first of) \"series\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be impressed by hair-remover for mammals (3-5)","output":"### Answer: SHE-BEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: mammals\n BE **contained in**(impressed by) SHEARS(instrument for cutting;removing hair)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agree inside reportedly to support business (8)","output":"### Answer: COINCIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agree\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) \"inside\" **placed below**(to support, in a down clue) CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a business organization)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judgment of French served on native American (6)","output":"### Answer: DECREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judgment\n DE(French for the preposition \"of\") **placed above**(served on, in a down clue) CREE(a member of one of the native American tribes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shy pair nervous on date at first \u2013 this may help float their boat? (8)","output":"### Answer: SHIPYARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: this may help float their boat\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 nervous) SHY PAIR **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"date\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl eager to claim unusual hat left behind (8)","output":"### Answer: KATHLEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\n KEEN(eager;gung ho) **containing**(to claim) [ **anagram of**(unusual) HAT **placed above**(\u2026 behind) L(abbrev. for \"left\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duo love getting involved in publicity for writer (6)","output":"### Answer: ATWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\n [ TWO(duo;a pair) + O(letter indicating 0;love in tennis scores) ]**contained in**(getting involved in) AD(short for \"advertisement\";publicity).\nAnswer: Margaret, Canadian writer. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature of Internet \u2013 our group, British actors (7)","output":"### Answer: WEBCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature of Internet\n WE(our group;ourselves) + B(abbrev. for \"British\") + CAST(the group of actors in a particular play or film). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unconventional route first to be dropped (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unconventional\n ROUTE **with its 1st letter**(first) **moved down 3 positions**(to be dropped, in a down clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article appearing shortly (4)","output":"### Answer: ANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: shortly\n AN(an article in grammar) + ON(appearing, as in, say, \"who's on tonight at the Palladium?\"). \nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honest villain seen circling minute 6-foot stage? (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6-foot stage\n IAGO(villainous character in Shakespeare's Othello with a deceptive reputation of being honest) **containing**(seen circling) M(abbrev. for \"minute\", the time period).\nDefn: The last stage in the metamorphosis of an insect (a 6-legged\/footed creature). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mischief-maker close at hand (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: at hand\n IMP(a mischievous child) + ENDING(close;the finish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Given glossy coat, tailless llama needed to be replaced (9)","output":"### Answer: ENAMELLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Given glossy coat\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to be replaced) [\"llama needed\" **minus** **their respective last letters**(tailless \u2026) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singers that tweet about Prince as former actor (5,8)","output":"### Answer: ROBIN WILLIAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: former actor\n ROBINS(songbirds that tweet, but not on Twitter) **containing**(about) WILLIAM(Prince of England).\nDefn: The late actor. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some guts shown by couple meeting a bad end earlier (7)","output":"### Answer: DUODENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some guts\n DUO(a couple;a pair) **plus**(meeting) [ A **placed after**(\u2026 earlier) **anagram of**(bad) END].\nDefn: Plural of \"duodenum\", the first part of the small intestine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sold out through saying \"If it can go wrong, it will\" (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SOD\u2019S LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"If it can go wrong, it will\"\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) SOLD **contained in**(through) SAW(a saying;an adage).\nDefn: Saying that's also attributed to Murphy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indian chief, 100, with very bad back (5)","output":"### Answer: CLIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian chief\n C(Roman numeral for 100) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) EVIL(very bad).\nDefn: Robert, Commander-in-Chief of British India."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Number not good for offspring (3)","output":"### Answer: SON \n ### Explanation: Definition: offspring\n \"song\"(a musical number) **minus**(not) \"g\"(abbrev. for\"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slovenly Scotswoman needed to get cleaner? \"Maybe Someday\" covers that (5)","output":"### Answer: BESOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slovenly Scotswoman,cleaner\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 covers that) \"Maybe Someday\". And double defn. 1st: A derogatory Scottish word for \"woman\"; and 2nd: A broom of bundled twigs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: His opera briefly involved fruit (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSEHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 involved) \"His opera\" **minus** **its last letter**(briefly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two articles about underwear in sacred text (7)","output":"### Answer: AVESTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sacred text\n A,AN(2 articles in grammar) **containing**(about) VEST(an undershirt).l\nDefn: The language in which the Avesta, the sacred text of the Zoroastrian religion, is written."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flying fish eater, one whose lover regularly swam north (5)","output":"### Answer: HERON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flying fish eater\n HERO(the Greek mythological priestess whose lover, Leander, regularly swam across the Hellespont Strait to be with her) + N(abbrev. for \"north\").\nDefn: A flying and fish-eating bird."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Light colour for soot? (9)","output":"### Answer: LAMPBLACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: soot\n LAMP(a source of light) + BLACK(the darkest colour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feel inferior? That's stupid (9)","output":"### Answer: SENSELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stupid\n SENSE(to feel) + LESS(inferior;lower in, say, importance or degree)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One taking snap of beatnik only (5)","output":"### Answer: NIKON \n ### Explanation: Definition: One taking snap\n **Hidden in**(of) \"beatnik only\".\nAnswer: A brand of Japanese cameras to snap pictures with."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Male musician's first appearance on radio (4)","output":"### Answer: MIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Male\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"musician\" in the phonetic alphabet;appearance on radio.\nDefn: A masculine proper noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son of Scots playing on air? That's dandy! (8)","output":"### Answer: MACARONI \n ### Explanation: Definition: dandy\n MAC(Gaelic for \"son of\", hence used as a prefix in some Scottish names) + **anagram of**(playing) ON AIR.\nDefn: One who is excessively concerned with fashion and elegance, in 18C Britain. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Male holding very large pipe starts to hum October Song etc (4)","output":"### Answer: HOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pipe\n Double wordplay.  1st: HE(a male pronoun) **containing**(holding) OS(abbrev. for \"outsize\";very large); and 2nd:  **The respective 1st letters of**(starts to) \"hum October Song etc\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flat point between fringes of Smoke Shovelling suit (6)","output":"### Answer: SPADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: suit\n [ PAD(a flat;an apartment) + E(abbrev. for \"east\", a compass point) ] **contained in**(between) **the respective 1st letters of**(fringes of)\"Smoke Shovelling\".\nDefn: \u2026 in a deck of playing cards, and also implements for shoveling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King Charles not to be taken outside? Preposterous! (10)","output":"### Answer: INCREDIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preposterous\n CR(abbrev. for \"Charles Rex\";King Charles) **contained in**(\u2026 outside) INEDIBLE(not to be taken;eaten)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drum one doctor found in short story (6)","output":"### Answer: TIMBAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drum\n [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + MB(abbrev. for \"Medicinae Baccalaureus\";Bachelor of Medicine, a doctor's degree) ] **contained in**(found in) \"tale\"(a story) **minus** **its last letter**(short \u2026).\nDefn: A kettledrum."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opposed to a mother's ruin (4)","output":"### Answer: AGIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opposed to\n A + GIN(\"mother's ruin\", from 18C England, when the alcoholic beverage was cheap and mostly drunk by women, to their and their families' ruin).\nDefn: \u2026;against."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ornamentation of French horn by Debussy? (5)","output":"### Answer: DECOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ornamentation\n DE(French for \"of\") + COR(what Debussy, the French composer, would call the horn)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like 12, passed as fair (4-6)","output":"### Answer: EVEN-HANDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: fair\n EVEN(like numbers 2, 4, \u2026., 12, \u2026.) + HANDED(passed to someone or something else)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female from Western state (5)","output":"### Answer: WOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female\n W(abbrev. for\"Western\") + OMAN(a Middle-Eastern state)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Submarines torpedoed? U-boat's heading away \u2014 close call! (4,4)","output":"### Answer: NEAR MISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: close call\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 torpedoed) \"Submarines\" **minus ****the respective 1st letters of**(\u2026's heading away) \"U-boat\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delays before second cashier takes dodgy bet (8)","output":"### Answer: SETBACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delays\n S(abbrev. for \"second\", the time period) **placed after**(before \u2026.) SACK(to cashier;to fire) **containing**(takes) **anagram of**(dodgy) BET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musician's essential for group of Arabs? (6)","output":"### Answer: STRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musician's essential,group of Arabs\n Double defn: 1st: An essential part of a string musician's instrument; and 2nd: The collective noun for a group of things, such as Arabian horses, belonging to a single owner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rock group circuit's rising golfer (6)","output":"### Answer: PALMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: golfer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026's rising, in a down clue) [ REM(American rock band) + LAP(a circuit;a complete round) ].\nAnswer: Arnold, champion golfer, now retired."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Messy mix in middle of The Tree (4)","output":"### Answer: HASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Messy mix\n **The central letter of**(middle of) \"The\" + ASH(a genus of trees)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musician ultimately in wrong group (4)","output":"### Answer: BAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: group\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"Musician\" **contained in**(in) BAD(wrong)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caring daughter supports relatives (4)","output":"### Answer: KIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caring\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") **placed below**(supports, in a down clue) KIN(relatives)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: You can't order it in a strange pub (3,5)","output":"### Answer: THE USUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: You can't order it in a strange pub\n Cryptic defn: Reference to what you'd say to the barman when asked \"What's yours?\" in the pub you frequent. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dull specialist clothing (6)","output":"### Answer: ANORAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dull,specialist,clothing\n Double defn: 1st: A person whose specialty hobby is considered dull and boring; and 2nd: The hooded jacket invented by Eskimos (anoraq in their language), and then typically worn by trainspotters, thus leading to the 1st defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joined by kids wanting to see a picture (4)","output":"### Answer: DOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joined by kids wanting to see a picture\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the puzzle for children which requires them to join a sequence of dots to reveal a picture."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show up long defective clearing mechanism (10)","output":"### Answer: SNOWPLOUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: clearing mechanism\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 defective) SHOW UP LONG."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comedy slam? How fashionable! (4,2)","output":"### Answer: WITH IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: How fashionable\n WIT(speech or writing that provides humour and amusement;comedy) + HIT(slam;strike)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Got off with a thin English duke (8)","output":"### Answer: ALIGHTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Got off\n A + LIGHT(thin, said of liquids with low density, say, of soup) + E(abbrev. for \"English\") + D(abbrev. for \"duke\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep at deregulator to hold back bureaucracy (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RED TAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bureaucracy\n ** **Hidden in**(\u2026 hold) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) \"Keep at deregulator\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Any envelope for a record correspondence? (7)","output":"### Answer: ANALOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: correspondence\n ANY **containing**(envelope for) [A + LOG(a record of events)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal had a nice estate in Spain (8)","output":"### Answer: HACIENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: estate in Spain\n **Anagram of**(Criminal) HAD A NICE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep half of cake star left (6)","output":"### Answer: CASTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep\n **The 1st 2 letters, respectively, of**(half of) \"cake star left\".\nDefn: Strictly speaking, a keep is the main tower in a castle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Principal meal, picked up on tray (4,6)","output":"### Answer: MAIN COURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Principal meal\n In American usage chiefly, the principal dish of a meal is an entr\u00e9e[**Homophone of**(picked up) \"on tray\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It originally died out twice (4)","output":"### Answer: DODO \n ### Explanation: Definition: It originally died out\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(originally) \"died out\" x 2(twice). A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet! Nora's backed another girl (6)","output":"### Answer: SHARON \n ### Explanation: Definition: another girl\n SH!(interjection asking for quiet!) + **reversal of**(\u2026's backed) Nora."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Must ripe bananas become the least wholesome? (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPUREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: the least wholesome\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 bananas) MUST RIPE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor is here to speculate on \u2026 (8)","output":"### Answer: THEORISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: speculate on\n **Anagram of**(Doctor) IS HERE TO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: those kitted out for the bench (4)","output":"### Answer: SUBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: those kitted out for the bench\n Cryptic defn: Substitute players in a sporting team all dressed up and sitting on the sidelines. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angry Central American group provides material reinforcement (6)","output":"### Answer: GUSSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: material reinforcement\n **The central letter of**(\u2026 Central) \"Angry\" + US(abbrev. for things American) + SET(a group of things or people)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Too controlled to be a nonentity (4-3)","output":"### Answer: ALSO RAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a nonentity\n ALSO(too;in addition) + RAN(controlled, say, an organization)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunk, pacing around all morning, becomes offensive (8)","output":"### Answer: CAMPAIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: offensive\n **Anagram of**(Drunk) PACING **containing**(around) AM(abbrev. for \"ante meridiem\" the morning period).\nDefn: As a noun, and used commonly in a military sense. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do they love all the words in this clue? (10)","output":"### Answer: LOGOPHILES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do they love all the words in this clue\n Cryptic defn: The rhetorical question of a clue referring to persons who appreciate and enjoy words."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manipulate Western opinion (6)","output":"### Answer: WANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manipulate\n W(abbrev. for \"Western\") + ANGLE(a way of looking at an issue; an opinion). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food critics have had more of them than you (3,7)","output":"### Answer: HOT DINNERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food critics have had more of them than you\n Cryptic defn: Figuratively, part of the phrase that signifies having had more experience doing, seeing, had, etc. something. Literally, what food critics have eaten more than you, supposedly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Identify standard measure of accuracy (8)","output":"### Answer: PINPOINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Identify,standard measure of accuracy\n Double defn: 1st: To identify exactly; and 2nd: The adjective that commonly describes (standard measure of) accuracy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bend you can't take at a clip! (7)","output":"### Answer: HAIRPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bend,clip\n Double defn: 1st: A type of bend in the road that you can't negotiate at speed (can't take at a clip!); and 2nd: A pin used to clip;secure a hairdo or headdress. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No interest in a walk by close (6)","output":"### Answer: APATHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: No interest\n A + PATH(a walk or walkway) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 close) \"by\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shoddy lot stocked by company (6)","output":"### Answer: CHEAPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shoddy\n HEAP(a lot;a pile) **contained in**(stocked by) CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial firm)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stride endlessly over ground (4)","output":"### Answer: DIRT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ground\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over) [\"Stride\" **minus the 1st letter and last letters of**(endlessly)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unusual celibacy without a mode of transport (7)","output":"### Answer: BICYCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mode of transport\n **Anagram of**(unusual) \"celibacy\" **minus**(without) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revise a text such as \"Get the bus back before the tide turns\" (7)","output":"### Answer: SUBEDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revise a text\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) BUS **placed before**(before) **reversal of**(\u2026 turns) TIDE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confused Robert and me with a measuring instrument (9)","output":"### Answer: BAROMETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: measuring instrument\n **Anagram of**(Confused) [ROBERT **plus**(and) ME **plus**(with) A]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delete Times at one point (5)","output":"### Answer: ERASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delete\n ERAS(long periods of time) **plus**(at) E(abbrev. for \"east\", a compass point)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look at live part of organ (4)","output":"### Answer: LOBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of organ\n LO(look at, as in \"lo and behold\") + BE(to live;to exist).\nDefn: \u2026 such as a liver or lung."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Custom's document Edward revealed (10)","output":"### Answer: MANIFESTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: revealed\n MANIFEST(a document for purposes of clearing customs) + ED(short for Edward)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old city boyfriend covered for the department (6)","output":"### Answer: BUREAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: department\n UR(old Biblical city) **contained in**(\u2026 covered) BEAU(boyfriend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Item in broadcast recital (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Item\n **Anagram of**(broadcast) RECITAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chapter on supple mountaineer (7)","output":"### Answer: CLIMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: mountaineer\n C(abbrev. for \"chapter\") **plus**(on) LIMBER(supple)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sagging with exhaustion because of poor return in a lost day (6)","output":"### Answer: DROOPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sagging with exhaustion\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 return) POOR **contained in**(in) \"day\" **minus**(\u2026 lost) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relating to rank of unfortunate archer in hailstorm (10)","output":"### Answer: HIERARCHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relating to rank\n **Anagram of**(unfortunate) ARCHER **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026storm) HAIL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Information describing a third activist, initially (4)","output":"### Answer: DATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Information\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"describing a third activist\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drinks for everyone or a single shot? (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drinks for everyone,a single shot\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 of ammunition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Great headland's great size (9)","output":"### Answer: LARGENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: great size\n LARGE(great) + NESS(a headland;a cape)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More severe back on East River (7)","output":"### Answer: STERNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More severe\n STERN(the back of a craft) **plus**(on) E(abbrev. for \"east\") + R(abbrev. for \"river\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: William's shelter for old white trees (7)","output":"### Answer: WILLOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: trees\n WILL(short for William)'S **containing**(shelter) [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + W(abbrev. for \"white\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Infant left in tower (5)","output":"### Answer: BABEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: tower\n BABE(an infant, from \"baby\") + L(abbrev. for \"left\").\nDefn: \u2026 in the Bible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deer looking out of car I bought (7)","output":"### Answer: CARIBOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deer\n **Hidden in**(looking out of) \"car I bought \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bivouac where East Anglian river's quiet (4)","output":"### Answer: CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bivouac\n CAM(river in East Anglia) + P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical instruction to play quietly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of activity involving adultery between academics? (15)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACURRICULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of activity involving adultery\n Cryptic defn: An informal synonym for \"extramarital\", descriptive of adulterous activity, doubly apt where academics are involved, since the term also describes activities that are outside their usual duties. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upright, slim, on the way to a better life (6,3,6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIT AND NARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: the way to a better life\n STRAIT(upright;scrupulous) AND NARROW(slim;thin).\nThis is the original spelling of the phrase which originates from the Bible. The common \"straight\" instead of \"strait\" dates from the 17C, the former denoting \"honest\", which also fits \"upright\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Means of having a choice in the poll? (2-8)","output":"### Answer: BY-ELECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: poll\n [BY ELECTION](through the means of election;by the means of election). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Radical art disc playing (7)","output":"### Answer: DRASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Radical\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 playing) ART DISC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lever on which the French step first (7)","output":"### Answer: TREADLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lever\n LE(French for \"the\") **placed after**(\u2026 first) TREAD(step;walk)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant a piece of land (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HERB GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a piece of land\n I'm not sure about this clue. If the definition is as underlined, HERB(a plant) + GARDEN(to plant), requires \"plant\" to be implicitly used twice. Alternatively, it is HERB(a plant) + GARDEN(a piece of land), with a missing definition. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's into cores and bonds (7)","output":"### Answer: COHERES \n ### Explanation: Definition: bonds\n HE **contained in**(\u2026's into;is into) CORES. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poultice cub eats partly in cooler (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ICE CUBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cooler\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 partly) \"Poultice cub eats \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Job for old pupil returning as pacifier (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACEBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: pacifier\n PLACE(a position;a job, as in \"a place in the organization\") **plus**(for) **reversal of**(\u2026 returning) OB(abbrev. for for \"old boy\";a former pupil)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge almost all animals (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: animals\n \"assess\"(to judge) **minus ****its last letter**(almost all)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Otherwise live in mask? (4)","output":"### Answer: VEIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: mask\n **Anagram of**(Otherwise) LIVE.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unusual celibacy without a mode of transport (7)","output":"### Answer: BICYCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mode of transport\n **Anagram of**(unusual) \"celibacy\" **minus**(without) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revise a text such as \"Get the bus back before the tide turns\" (7)","output":"### Answer: SUBEDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revise a text\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) BUS **placed before**(before) **reversal of**(\u2026 turns) TIDE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confused Robert and me with a measuring instrument (9)","output":"### Answer: BAROMETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: measuring instrument\n **Anagram of**(Confused) [ROBERT **plus**(and) ME **plus**(with) A]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delete Times at one point (5)","output":"### Answer: ERASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delete\n ERAS(long periods of time) **plus**(at) E(abbrev. for \"east\", a compass point)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look at live part of organ (4)","output":"### Answer: LOBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of organ\n LO(look at, as in \"lo and behold\") + BE(to live;to exist).\nDefn: \u2026 such as a liver or lung."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Custom's document Edward revealed (10)","output":"### Answer: MANIFESTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: revealed\n MANIFEST(a document for purposes of clearing customs) + ED(short for Edward)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old city boyfriend covered for the department (6)","output":"### Answer: BUREAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: department\n UR(old Biblical city) **contained in**(\u2026 covered) BEAU(boyfriend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Item in broadcast recital (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Item\n **Anagram of**(broadcast) RECITAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chapter on supple mountaineer (7)","output":"### Answer: CLIMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: mountaineer\n C(abbrev. for \"chapter\") **plus**(on) LIMBER(supple)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sagging with exhaustion because of poor return in a lost day (6)","output":"### Answer: DROOPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sagging with exhaustion\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 return) POOR **contained in**(in) \"day\" **minus**(\u2026 lost) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relating to rank of unfortunate archer in hailstorm (10)","output":"### Answer: HIERARCHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relating to rank\n **Anagram of**(unfortunate) ARCHER **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026storm) HAIL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Information describing a third activist, initially (4)","output":"### Answer: DATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Information\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"describing a third activist\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drinks for everyone or a single shot? (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drinks for everyone,a single shot\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 of ammunition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Great headland's great size (9)","output":"### Answer: LARGENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: great size\n LARGE(great) + NESS(a headland;a cape)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More severe back on East River (7)","output":"### Answer: STERNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More severe\n STERN(the back of a craft) **plus**(on) E(abbrev. for \"east\") + R(abbrev. for \"river\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: William's shelter for old white trees (7)","output":"### Answer: WILLOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: trees\n WILL(short for William)'S **containing**(shelter) [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + W(abbrev. for \"white\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Infant left in tower (5)","output":"### Answer: BABEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: tower\n BABE(an infant, from \"baby\") + L(abbrev. for \"left\").\nDefn: \u2026 in the Bible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deer looking out of car I bought (7)","output":"### Answer: CARIBOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deer\n **Hidden in**(looking out of) \"car I bought \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bivouac where East Anglian river's quiet (4)","output":"### Answer: CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bivouac\n CAM(river in East Anglia) + P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical instruction to play quietly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of activity involving adultery between academics? (15)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACURRICULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of activity involving adultery\n Cryptic defn: An informal synonym for \"extramarital\", descriptive of adulterous activity, doubly apt where academics are involved, since the term also describes activities that are outside their usual duties. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upright, slim, on the way to a better life (6,3,6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIT AND NARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: the way to a better life\n STRAIT(upright;scrupulous) AND NARROW(slim;thin).\nThis is the original spelling of the phrase which originates from the Bible. The common \"straight\" instead of \"strait\" dates from the 17C, the former denoting \"honest\", which also fits \"upright\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Means of having a choice in the poll? (2-8)","output":"### Answer: BY-ELECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: poll\n [BY ELECTION](through the means of election;by the means of election). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Radical art disc playing (7)","output":"### Answer: DRASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Radical\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 playing) ART DISC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lever on which the French step first (7)","output":"### Answer: TREADLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lever\n LE(French for \"the\") **placed after**(\u2026 first) TREAD(step;walk)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant a piece of land (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HERB GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a piece of land\n I'm not sure about this clue. If the definition is as underlined, HERB(a plant) + GARDEN(to plant), requires \"plant\" to be implicitly used twice. Alternatively, it is HERB(a plant) + GARDEN(a piece of land), with a missing definition. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's into cores and bonds (7)","output":"### Answer: COHERES \n ### Explanation: Definition: bonds\n HE **contained in**(\u2026's into;is into) CORES. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poultice cub eats partly in cooler (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ICE CUBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cooler\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 partly) \"Poultice cub eats \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Job for old pupil returning as pacifier (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACEBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: pacifier\n PLACE(a position;a job, as in \"a place in the organization\") **plus**(for) **reversal of**(\u2026 returning) OB(abbrev. for for \"old boy\";a former pupil)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge almost all animals (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: animals\n \"assess\"(to judge) **minus ****its last letter**(almost all)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Otherwise live in mask? (4)","output":"### Answer: VEIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: mask\n **Anagram of**(Otherwise) LIVE.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer, illustrator, top farceur and snooker player (7,6)","output":"### Answer: BEATRIX POTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer, illustrator\n BEAT(to top;to surpass) + RIX(Brian, English farceur, actor and campaigner) **plus**(and) POTTER(a snooker player)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brave enormous halves switch sides (4)","output":"### Answer: GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brave \n MEGA(enormous) with [**its 1st 2 letters and last 2 letters**](halves) **exchanging places**(switch sides)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Climbing with difficulty, get lost jewellery (10)","output":"### Answer: SCRAMBLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Climbing with difficulty\n SCRAM!(get lost!;beat it!) + BLING(flashy jewellery, originally from hip-hop slang)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's for picking fruit et cetera, occasionally netted (8)","output":"### Answer: PLECTRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's for picking \n PLUM(a fruit) **containing**(\u2026 netted) **the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th letters of**(\u2026, occasionally) \"et cetera\".\nDefn: \u2026 on the strings of a string instrument."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trunk's for governor protecting social centre (9)","output":"### Answer: PROBOSCIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trunk\n PRO(for, in contrast to against;con) + [ BOSS(informally called \"governor\" or \"guv\") **containing**(protecting) **the central 2 letters of**(\u2026 centre) \"social\"]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dull Black Country character of 1 12 (5)","output":"### Answer: BLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dull,character of 1 12\n B(abbrev. for \"black\") + LAND(country).\nDouble defn: 2nd: \u2026(Beatrix Potter) in \"The Tale of Pigling Bland\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greens back US city, ousting Liberal (5)","output":"### Answer: SALAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greens\n **Reversal of**(back) \"Dallas\"(US city) **minus**(ousting) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"Liberal\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Idiot pays criminal for property of 6 23 (9)","output":"### Answer: ADIPOSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: property of 6 23\n **Anagram of**(pays criminal) IDIOT PAYS.\nDefn: \u2026(Samuel Whiskers), an enormous rat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bane of 26, teacher's pet ultimately (6)","output":"### Answer: RABBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bane of 26\n RABBI(a teacher of Jewish law) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"pet\".\nDefn: \u2026(Mr. McGregor) in Beatrix Potter's stories."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oddly, more mice busily gorge on rare 1 12 character (2,8)","output":"### Answer: MR MCGREGOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 12 character\n **The 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th letters of**(Oddly) \"more mice\" + **anagram of**(busily) GORGE **plus**(on) R(abbrev. for \"rare\").\nDefn: \u2026 , a vegetable farmer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A country's seabirds (4)","output":"### Answer: AUKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: seabirds\n A + UK(abbrev. for for the United Kingdom)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spots wine, then loses it (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SEES RED \n ### Explanation: Definition: loses it\n SEES(spots;eyes) + RED(a category of wine).\nDefn: Flies off the handle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prepare to print 50-peseta curtains (7)","output":"### Answer: TYPESET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare to print\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 curtains) \"fifty-peseta\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European guy mounts Guardian's entrance (7)","output":"### Answer: ENAMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: entrance\n E(abbrev. for \"European\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 mounts, in a down clue) MAN(a guy) + OUR(self-referential possessive pronoun for the \"Guardian\", presenter of this crossword).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb;to enchant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daily crime perpetrated by 24s (5)","output":"### Answer: THEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: crime perpetrated by 24s\n [THE FT](abbrev. for the daily paper, the Financial Times).\nDefn: \u2026(rabbits) on Mr. McGregor's vegetables."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaflets in series that is withdrawn for a short time (7)","output":"### Answer: INSERTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaflets\n IN + \"series\" **with** \"ie\"(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is) **replaced by**(withdrawn for) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: \u2026 inserted into newspapers, magazines and books."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US male's crazy about tiny margin for 1 12 character (6,8)","output":"### Answer: SAMUEL WHISKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 12 character\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 crazy) US MALE'S **containing**(about) WHISKER(a tiny margin, as in \"he won the race by a whisker\").\nDefn: \u2026 in \"The Roly-Poly Pudding\" or \"The Tale of Samuel Whiskers\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everyone in the Times drinks? They're incredible (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TALL TALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're incredible\n ALL(everyone) **contained in**(in) T,T(twice the abbrev. for \"time\") + ALES(beers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English university invested in secure publisher (7)","output":"### Answer: PENGUIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: publisher\n [ENG(abbrev. for \"English\") + U(abbrev. for \"university\") ] **contained in**(invested in) PIN(to secure;to fasten).\nDefn: \u2026 of books.**\n**GRAPHIC DESIGN** : **Anagram of**(\u2026 Photoshopped) GINGER HAD PICS.\nSuch work could include pictures that have been photoshopped. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They give support thus, when they're eaten by 24s (9)","output":"### Answer: BRASSICAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they're eaten by 24s\n BRAS(apparel that give support to female chests) + SIC(thus;a word inserted in brackets to indicate it was originally written or printed as such, no matter how odd or wrong it is) + AS(when, as in \"as you are doing this\").\nDefn: A genus of plants including cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, turnip, and mustard, food for rabbits."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A short way to get round hardwood supplier (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ASH TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood supplier\n A + \"street\"(a way;a thoroughfare) **minus** **its last letter**(short \u2026) **containing**(to get round) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picture four rivers, one flowing into another (7)","output":"### Answer: PORTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picture\n PO(a river in Italy) + R(abbrev. for \"river\") + [ R(abbrev. for \"river\") **containing**(flowing into) TAY(a river in Scotland) ]. That's four \"rivers\" in all.\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: character ignores Iggy \u2014 stars do it (7)","output":"### Answer: TWINKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stars do it\n \"Tiggy-Winkle\"(character in Beatrix Potter's \"The Tale Of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle\") **minus**(ignores) \"Iggy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer, illustrator, top farceur and snooker player (7,6)","output":"### Answer: BEATRIX POTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer, illustrator\n BEAT(to top;to surpass) + RIX(Brian, English farceur, actor and campaigner) **plus**(and) POTTER(a snooker player)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brave enormous halves switch sides (4)","output":"### Answer: GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brave \n MEGA(enormous) with [**its 1st 2 letters and last 2 letters**](halves) **exchanging places**(switch sides)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Climbing with difficulty, get lost jewellery (10)","output":"### Answer: SCRAMBLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Climbing with difficulty\n SCRAM!(get lost!;beat it!) + BLING(flashy jewellery, originally from hip-hop slang)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's for picking fruit et cetera, occasionally netted (8)","output":"### Answer: PLECTRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's for picking \n PLUM(a fruit) **containing**(\u2026 netted) **the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th letters of**(\u2026, occasionally) \"et cetera \".\nDefn: \u2026 on the strings of a string instrument."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trunk's for governor protecting social centre (9)","output":"### Answer: PROBOSCIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trunk\n PRO(for, in contrast to against;con) + [ BOSS(informally called \"governor\" or \"guv\") **containing**(protecting) **the central 2 letters of**(\u2026 centre) \"social\"]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dull Black Country character of 1 12 (5)","output":"### Answer: BLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dull,character of 1 12\n B(abbrev. for \"black\") + LAND(country).\nDouble defn: 2nd: \u2026(Beatrix Potter) in \"The Tale of Pigling Bland\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greens back US city, ousting Liberal (5)","output":"### Answer: SALAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greens\n **Reversal of**(back) \"Dallas\"(US city) **minus**(ousting) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"Liberal\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Idiot pays criminal for property of 6 23 (9)","output":"### Answer: ADIPOSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: property of 6 23\n **Anagram of**(pays criminal) IDIOT PAYS.\nDefn: \u2026(Samuel Whiskers), an enormous rat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bane of 26, teacher's pet ultimately (6)","output":"### Answer: RABBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bane of 26\n RABBI(a teacher of Jewish law) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"pet \".\nDefn: \u2026(Mr. McGregor) in Beatrix Potter's stories."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oddly, more mice busily gorge on rare 1 12 character (2,8)","output":"### Answer: MR MCGREGOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 12 character\n **The 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th letters of**(Oddly) \"more mice \" + **anagram of**(busily) GORGE **plus**(on) R(abbrev. for \"rare\").\nDefn: \u2026 , a vegetable farmer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A country's seabirds (4)","output":"### Answer: AUKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: seabirds\n A + UK(abbrev. for for the United Kingdom)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spots wine, then loses it (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SEES RED \n ### Explanation: Definition: loses it\n SEES(spots;eyes) + RED(a category of wine).\nDefn: Flies off the handle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prepare to print 50-peseta curtains (7)","output":"### Answer: TYPESET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare to print\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 curtains) \"fifty-peseta\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European guy mounts Guardian's entrance (7)","output":"### Answer: ENAMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: entrance\n E(abbrev. for \"European\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 mounts, in a down clue) MAN(a guy) + OUR(self-referential possessive pronoun for the \"Guardian\", presenter of this crossword).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb;to enchant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daily crime perpetrated by 24s (5)","output":"### Answer: THEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: crime perpetrated by 24s\n [THE FT](abbrev. for the daily paper, the Financial Times).\nDefn: \u2026(rabbits) on Mr. McGregor's vegetables."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaflets in series that is withdrawn for a short time (7)","output":"### Answer: INSERTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaflets\n IN + \"series\" **with** \"ie\"(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is) **replaced by**(withdrawn for) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: \u2026 inserted into newspapers, magazines and books."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US male's crazy about tiny margin for 1 12 character (6,8)","output":"### Answer: SAMUEL WHISKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 12 character\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 crazy) US MALE'S **containing**(about) WHISKER(a tiny margin, as in \"he won the race by a whisker\").\nDefn: \u2026 in \"The Roly-Poly Pudding\" or \"The Tale of Samuel Whiskers\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everyone in the Times drinks? They're incredible (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TALL TALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're incredible\n ALL(everyone) **contained in**(in) T,T(twice the abbrev. for \"time\") + ALES(beers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English university invested in secure publisher (7)","output":"### Answer: PENGUIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: publisher\n [ENG(abbrev. for \"English\") + U(abbrev. for \"university\") ] **contained in**(invested in) PIN(to secure;to fasten).\nDefn: \u2026 of books.**\n**GRAPHIC DESIGN** : **Anagram of**(\u2026 Photoshopped) GINGER HAD PICS.\nSuch work could include pictures that have been photoshopped. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They give support thus, when they're eaten by 24s (9)","output":"### Answer: BRASSICAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they're eaten by 24s\n BRAS(apparel that give support to female chests) + SIC(thus;a word inserted in brackets to indicate it was originally written or printed as such, no matter how odd or wrong it is) + AS(when, as in \"as you are doing this\").\nDefn: A genus of plants including cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, turnip, and mustard, food for rabbits."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A short way to get round hardwood supplier (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ASH TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood supplier\n A + \"street\"(a way;a thoroughfare) **minus** **its last letter**(short \u2026) **containing**(to get round) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picture four rivers, one flowing into another (7)","output":"### Answer: PORTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picture\n PO(a river in Italy) + R(abbrev. for \"river\") + [ R(abbrev. for \"river\") **containing**(flowing into) TAY(a river in Scotland) ]. That's four \"rivers\" in all.\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: character ignores Iggy \u2014 stars do it (7)","output":"### Answer: TWINKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stars do it\n \"Tiggy-Winkle\"(character in Beatrix Potter's \"The Tale Of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle\") **minus**(ignores) \"Iggy \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clear picture? (5,3,5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK AND WHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear,picture\n Double defn: 1st: Without any ambiguity; and 2nd: An old picture;movie not in colour.\nAlso a cryptic defn. for Cilla Black, whose real name was Priscilla White. Today's crossword commemorates the 1st anniversary of her death (1 August)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Test expert in bar trade (7)","output":"### Answer: BOYCOTT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Test expert,bar trade\n Double defn: 1st: Geoff, very successful opening batsman in England's Test cricket team; and 2nd: To ban trade with a certain organisation or country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Denouement for checker's mate, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDGAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Denouement\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the end of a chess game where one player has been checkmated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sheets maybe a bit small in envelope (5)","output":"### Answer: LINEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sheets\n **Hidden in**(a bit) \"small in envelope \".\nDefn: Bedsheets, and other cloths, made of linen or a substitute fabric."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Publicity is all leading back to 1 across (9)","output":"### Answer: PRISCILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across\n PR(abbrev. for \"public relations\";publicity) + IS + **reversal of**(\u2026 back) [ALL **+ **IC(abbrev. for \"in charge\";leading) ].  *Thanks to  for the latter part of the parsing, which I couldn't get.*\nDefn: Cilla Black (1 across)'s forename in full."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With warm rub, athlete's foot turned pale brown (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RAW UMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: pale brown\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 turned) [WARM RUB **plus**(With \u2026) **the last letter of**(\u2026's foot) \"athlete\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cutter sailing boat The Queen loses bow (6)","output":"### Answer: ETCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cutter\n [ \"ketch\"(a 2-masted sailing boat) + ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen) ] **minus**(loses) **its 1st letter**(bow). **\nDefn:  One who might actually mean it when he says \"Want to come up and see my etchings?\" or, on the other hand, he might say:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1 across's tongue stew (6)","output":"### Answer: SCOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across's tongue,stew\n Double defn: 1st: Cilla Black's Liverpudlian dialect;tongue, you might say; and 2nd: A lamb or beef stew."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rivals playwright forger for 1 across player (8,5)","output":"### Answer: SHERIDAN SMITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across player\n SHERIDAN(R.B., playwright who wrote \"The Rivals\") + SMITH(short for a blacksmith who forges iron implements).\nDefn: Actress who played the role of Cilla Black in the television mini-series \"Cilla\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1 across's from one passing receiver (3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: ITS FOR YOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across's\n Cryptic defn: A comment from one passing the telephone receiver to another to take the call.\nDefn: One of Cilla Black's hit songs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Present contains surprise? Emphatically not! (5)","output":"### Answer: NOHOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emphatically not\n NOW(the present time) **containing**(contains) OH(an expression of surprise, amongst other strong emotions). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prevent from seeing chocolate Derek has hidden (5,2)","output":"### Answer: BLIND TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prevent from seeing \n BO(Derek, the \"10\" sex symbol of the 80s) **containing**(has hidden) LINDT(brand of Swiss chocolates).**\nDefn: Shouldn't this is \"Prevented from seeing\"?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appointment one expects to lead to congress (3,4)","output":"### Answer: HOT DATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appointment one expects to lead to congress \n Cryptic defn: Reference to congress of a sexual kind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hurriedly gutted teal overwhelmed by smells returning after high water (6-7)","output":"### Answer: HELTER-SKELTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hurriedly \n  **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning) [ \"teal\" **minus its inner letters**(gutted \u2026) **contained in**(overwhelmed by) REEKS(smells of) ] **placed after**(after) [ H(abbrev. for \"high\") + ELTER(Water, the lake in the English Lake District) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brook's Brothers are into farm equipment (7)","output":"### Answer: BABBLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brook\n B,B(twice the abbrev. for \"brother\") **contained in**(are into) BALER(farm equipment used to bale hay).\nDefn: What you would say a brook is, based on the sound it makes. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1 across's who should have followed suit? (6,3,3,1,5)","output":"### Answer: ANYONE WHO HAD A HEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across's\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a card game like bridge, where a player has to play a card of the same suit as the previous player.\nDefn: Another of Cilla Black's hit songs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men have understood (5)","output":"### Answer: KNOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: understood\n K,N(abbrev. for \"king\" and \"knight\", respectively, men on the chessboard) + OWN(to have;to possess)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No recordings, no sound (3,1,4)","output":"### Answer: NOT A PEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: no sound\n NO + TAPE, EP(two forms of recorded media, the latter abbrev. for \"extended play\", a disc containing more recorded music than a single but less than an LP)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Welcome extremely bad pest (6)","output":"### Answer: WEEVIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: pest\n **The 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 extremely) \"Welcome\" + EVIL(bad).\nDefn: Any one of a family of beetles that feed on plants and plant products."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign in designer pet boarding (9)","output":"### Answer: INDICATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign\n IN + DIOR(Christian, fashion designer) **containing**(\u2026 boarding) CAT(a house pet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suffer under a measure of junk, maybe (1-4)","output":"### Answer: E-MAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: junk, maybe\n AIL(to suffer pain or ache) **placed below**(under, in a down clue) EM(a linear measurement used in printing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make good salesman strain (6)","output":"### Answer: REPAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make good\n REP(a salesman;a representative of a sales company) + AIR(a tune;a strain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confuse maids with a lot of milk producers (9)","output":"### Answer: MASTOIDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of milk producers\n **Anagram of**(Confuse) [MAIDS **plus**(with) A LOT].\nDefn: Descriptive of nipples."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: While Eliot dreams (8)","output":"### Answer: THOUGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dreams\n THOUGH(while, as in \"though money can't buy happiness\u2026 \") + TS(initials of the English poet, Thomas Stearns Eliot)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stealthily avoid Spooner's spot of light breathing (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SLIP BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stealthily avoid\n Spoonerism of \"blip\"(a spot of light on a radar screen indicating the position of an object) + \"sigh\"(deep and audible breathing as an expression of weariness, regret, relief, etc.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warn eye make-up will require change at end of date (3,4)","output":"### Answer: NEW YEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: will require change at end of date\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 make-up) WARN EYE.\nDefn: What will require you to change the last part of a date in general. Unless it's in the form \"yyyy-mm-dd\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former characters from Whitby go needy (6)","output":"### Answer: BYGONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former\n **Hidden in**(characters from) \"Whitby go needy \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool about with explosive material (5)","output":"### Answer: NITRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: explosive material\n NIT(a fool) + RE(with reference to;about).\nAnswer: Another name for potassium nitrate, used in making explosives.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clear picture? (5,3,5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK AND WHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear,picture\n Double defn: 1st: Without any ambiguity; and 2nd: An old picture;movie not in colour.\nAlso a cryptic defn. for Cilla Black, whose real name was Priscilla White. Today's crossword commemorates the 1st anniversary of her death (1 August)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Test expert in bar trade (7)","output":"### Answer: BOYCOTT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Test expert,bar trade\n Double defn: 1st: Geoff, very successful opening batsman in England's Test cricket team; and 2nd: To ban trade with a certain organisation or country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Denouement for checker's mate, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDGAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Denouement\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the end of a chess game where one player has been checkmated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sheets maybe a bit small in envelope (5)","output":"### Answer: LINEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sheets\n **Hidden in**(a bit) \"small in envelope \".\nDefn: Bedsheets, and other cloths, made of linen or a substitute fabric."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Publicity is all leading back to 1 across (9)","output":"### Answer: PRISCILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across\n PR(abbrev. for \"public relations\";publicity) + IS + **reversal of**(\u2026 back) [ALL **+ **IC(abbrev. for \"in charge\";leading) ].  *Thanks to  for the latter part of the parsing, which I couldn't get.*\nDefn: Cilla Black (1 across)'s forename in full."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With warm rub, athlete's foot turned pale brown (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RAW UMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: pale brown\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 turned) [WARM RUB **plus**(With \u2026) **the last letter of**(\u2026's foot) \"athlete\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cutter sailing boat The Queen loses bow (6)","output":"### Answer: ETCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cutter\n [ \"ketch\"(a 2-masted sailing boat) + ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen) ] **minus**(loses) **its 1st letter**(bow). **\nDefn:  One who might actually mean it when he says \"Want to come up and see my etchings?\" or, on the other hand, he might say:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1 across's tongue stew (6)","output":"### Answer: SCOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across's tongue,stew\n Double defn: 1st: Cilla Black's Liverpudlian dialect;tongue, you might say; and 2nd: A lamb or beef stew."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rivals playwright forger for 1 across player (8,5)","output":"### Answer: SHERIDAN SMITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across player\n SHERIDAN(R.B., playwright who wrote \"The Rivals\") + SMITH(short for a blacksmith who forges iron implements).\nDefn: Actress who played the role of Cilla Black in the television mini-series \"Cilla\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1 across's from one passing receiver (3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: ITS FOR YOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across's\n Cryptic defn: A comment from one passing the telephone receiver to another to take the call.\nDefn: One of Cilla Black's hit songs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Present contains surprise? Emphatically not! (5)","output":"### Answer: NOHOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emphatically not\n NOW(the present time) **containing**(contains) OH(an expression of surprise, amongst other strong emotions). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prevent from seeing chocolate Derek has hidden (5,2)","output":"### Answer: BLIND TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prevent from seeing \n BO(Derek, the \"10\" sex symbol of the 80s) **containing**(has hidden) LINDT(brand of Swiss chocolates).**\nDefn: Shouldn't this is \"Prevented from seeing\"?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appointment one expects to lead to congress (3,4)","output":"### Answer: HOT DATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appointment one expects to lead to congress \n Cryptic defn: Reference to congress of a sexual kind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hurriedly gutted teal overwhelmed by smells returning after high water (6-7)","output":"### Answer: HELTER-SKELTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hurriedly \n  **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning)[ \"teal\" **minus its inner letters**(gutted \u2026) **contained in**(overwhelmed by) REEKS(smells of) ] **placed after**(after) [ H(abbrev. for \"high\") + ELTER(Water, the lake in the English Lake District) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brook's Brothers are into farm equipment (7)","output":"### Answer: BABBLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brook\n B,B(twice the abbrev. for \"brother\") **contained in**(are into) BALER(farm equipment used to bale hay).\nDefn: What you would say a brook is, based on the sound it makes. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1 across's who should have followed suit? (6,3,3,1,5)","output":"### Answer: ANYONE WHO HAD A HEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across's\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a card game like bridge, where a player has to play a card of the same suit as the previous player.\nDefn: Another of Cilla Black's hit songs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men have understood (5)","output":"### Answer: KNOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: understood\n K,N(abbrev. for \"king\" and \"knight\", respectively, men on the chessboard) + OWN(to have;to possess)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No recordings, no sound (3,1,4)","output":"### Answer: NOT A PEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: no sound\n NO + TAPE, EP(two forms of recorded media, the latter abbrev. for \"extended play\", a disc containing more recorded music than a single but less than an LP)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Welcome extremely bad pest (6)","output":"### Answer: WEEVIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: pest\n **The 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 extremely) \"Welcome\" + EVIL(bad).\nDefn: Any one of a family of beetles that feed on plants and plant products."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign in designer pet boarding (9)","output":"### Answer: INDICATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign\n IN + DIOR(Christian, fashion designer) **containing**(\u2026 boarding) CAT(a house pet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suffer under a measure of junk, maybe (1-4)","output":"### Answer: E-MAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: junk, maybe\n AIL(to suffer pain or ache) **placed below**(under, in a down clue) EM(a linear measurement used in printing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make good salesman strain (6)","output":"### Answer: REPAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make good\n REP(a salesman;a representative of a sales company) + AIR(a tune;a strain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confuse maids with a lot of milk producers (9)","output":"### Answer: MASTOIDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of milk producers\n **Anagram of**(Confuse) [MAIDS **plus**(with) A LOT].\nDefn: Descriptive of nipples."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: While Eliot dreams (8)","output":"### Answer: THOUGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dreams\n THOUGH(while, as in \"though money can't buy happiness\u2026 \") + TS(initials of the English poet, Thomas Stearns Eliot)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stealthily avoid Spooner's spot of light breathing (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SLIP BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stealthily avoid\n Spoonerism of \"blip\"(a spot of light on a radar screen indicating the position of an object) + \"sigh\"(deep and audible breathing as an expression of weariness, regret, relief, etc.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warn eye make-up will require change at end of date (3,4)","output":"### Answer: NEW YEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: will require change at end of date\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 make-up) WARN EYE.\nDefn: What will require you to change the last part of a date in general. Unless it's in the form \"yyyy-mm-dd\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former characters from Whitby go needy (6)","output":"### Answer: BYGONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former\n **Hidden in**(characters from) \"Whitby go needy \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool about with explosive material (5)","output":"### Answer: NITRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: explosive material\n NIT(a fool) + RE(with reference to;about).\nAnswer: Another name for potassium nitrate, used in making explosives.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit triads dumping eastern heroin (6)","output":"### Answer: THRESH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit\n \"threes\"(groups of threes;triads) **minus**(dumping) \"e\"(abbrev. for \"eastern\") + H(abbrev. for \"heroin\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One large display of snowdrops without roots? (6)","output":"### Answer: ADRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: without roots\n A(one;a singular article) + DRIFT(a snowbank;a large accumulation of snowdrops on the ground)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker wants small animal with temper as a variety act prop (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HAND PUPPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a variety act prop\n HAND(a worker, especially a manual one) + PUP(a small dog) + PET(a fit of temper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Performer sounded low note (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: low note\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 sounded) \"tenor\".\nDefn: \u2026 of a denomination of 10 pounds Sterling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Defaulter, I organised housing beyond a certain point (8)","output":"### Answer: ULTERIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: beyond a certain point\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 housing) \"Defaulter, I organised \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pseudo-technical jargon \"Drone verbal contention\" (9)","output":"### Answer: BUZZWORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pseudo-technical jargon\n BUZZ(a drone;a low pitched continuous sound) + WORDS(a verbal contention;confrontation, as in \"to have words with your opponent\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Which calls for show of hands from boss, Rod (4,5)","output":"### Answer: STUD POKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Which calls for show of hands\n STUD(a boss;a protuberance, like a knob, projecting from a surface) + POKER(a rod for, well, poking the fire).\nDefn: Gambling game which calls for two or more players to show the cards they hold to determine the winner. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In respectful dread of one-way furrow (9)","output":"### Answer: AWESTRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: In respectful dread\n A(one;a singular article) + WEST(a way;a direction to move to) + RUCK(a furrow;a wrinkle in the skin, especially of the forehead)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ground delays besetting team \u2014 Reading awkward with this (8)","output":"### Answer: DYSLEXIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reading awkward with this\n **Anagram of**(Ground) DELAYS **containing**(besetting) XI(Roman numerals for \"eleven\", a sporting team of 11 players)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Down with family consumer protection! (6)","output":"### Answer: NAPKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: consumer protection\n NAP(down;a soft fuzzy coating) **plus**(with) KIN(family;relations).\nDefn: That which protects a diner's clothes from food spillage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Junk's fish concession round barrier (10)","output":"### Answer: CODSWALLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Junk\n COD(a food fish) + SOP(a concession;an incentive given to placate) **containing**(round) WALL(an erected barrier to movement). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of truss delivered by Royal Mail (4,4)","output":"### Answer: KING POST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of truss\n KING(the main royal) + POST(mail;written correspondence).**\nNot the truss you wear but:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pop's spiked with most of whiskey spirits (6)","output":"### Answer: DRYADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirits\n DAD(the one you might also call \"Pop\", informally)'S** containing**(spiked with) \"rye\"(a whiskey made from, well, rye grain) **minus its last letter**(most of \u2026).\nDefn: Wood nymphs. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reverse the unravelling and settle? (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: settle\n DE-(prefix indicating the reverse of an action, as in \"defrock\") FRAY(the unravelling;a spot where the threads in a fabric have become tattered through wear).\nDefn: \u2026 expenses. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Embracing Aristotle's conclusion, author turned philosopher (7)","output":"### Answer: THOREAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: philosopher\n **The last letter of**(\u2026's conclusion) \"Aristotle\" **contained in**(Embracing \u2026) **anagram of**(\u2026 turned) AUTHOR.\nAnswer: Henry David, American philosopher, and author, poet, historian, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Betray in no way a king ascendant (3,2)","output":"### Answer: RAT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Betray\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 ascendant, in a down clue) [ NOT(no way!) + A + R(abbrev. for \"Rex\";king)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Southern pop singer needs backing of Australian movement (7)","output":"### Answer: SCHERZO \n ### Explanation: Definition: movement\n S(abbrev. for \"southern\") + CHER(female pop singer) **plus**(needs) **reversal of**(backing of) OZ(slang for things Australian).\nDefn: A lively movement in a piece of classical music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delegate gets stuck into British comic (6)","output":"### Answer: DEPUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delegate\n PUT(gets stuck on to something, as in \"the magnet is put on the fridge door\") **contained in**() DEE(Jack, the British comedian).\nDefn: As a verb. I read it as a noun and got it wrong \u2013 no British comedian named Dey. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monkey transformed to rear commander (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPERATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: commander\n IMP(a monkey;a michievious child) + **anagram of**(transformed) TO REAR.\nDefn: \u2026 of the Roman Republic of old."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: across Shamelessly go to bed with Hook \u2014 a basis for many an oath (3,4,4)","output":"### Answer: THE GOOD BOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: a basis for many an oath\n **Anagram of**(Shamelessly) [GO TO BED **plus**(with) HOOK].\nDefn: \u2026 viz. what one puts one's hand on while swearing to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not at all susceptible to gibes like 16 across, if absorbing (13)","output":"### Answer: UNPUTDOWNABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: like 16 across, if absorbing\n Cryptic defn: How you might describe one who won't be affected; put down by gibes;cutting remarks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tissue transplant operation \u2014 developed lazy stoop (9)","output":"### Answer: ZOOPLASTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tissue transplant operation\n **Anagram of**(developed) LAZY STOOP.\nDefn: \u2026 from an animal to a human."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lout pulled up headgear for time of his life (7)","output":"### Answer: BOYHOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: time of his life\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 pulled up) YOB(a lout;a yahoo) + HOOD(a head covering, often attached to a robe or jacket)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cy sleeps soundly, which allows a nervy connection (7)","output":"### Answer: SYNAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a nervy connection\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 soundly) [ \"Cy \" + \"naps\"(sleeps) ].\nDefn: Connection for impulses across neurons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Present distributor's access point? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIMNEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Present distributor's access point\n Cryptic defn: Reference to Santa Claus distributing presents to individual houses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not what it once was, iconic bear without a spread (6)","output":"### Answer: EXPAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: spread\n EX-(prefix indicating what once was) + \"panda\"(a bear species used in the logo for the World Wide Fund for Nature\/World Wildlife Fund) **minus**(without) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit triads dumping eastern heroin (6)","output":"### Answer: THRESH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit\n \"threes\"(groups of threes;triads) **minus**(dumping) \"e\"(abbrev. for \"eastern\") + H(abbrev. for \"heroin\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One large display of snowdrops without roots? (6)","output":"### Answer: ADRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: without roots\n A(one;a singular article) + DRIFT(a snowbank;a large accumulation of snowdrops on the ground)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker wants small animal with temper as a variety act prop (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HAND PUPPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a variety act prop\n HAND(a worker, especially a manual one) + PUP(a small dog) + PET(a fit of temper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Performer sounded low note (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: low note\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 sounded) \"tenor\".\nDefn: \u2026 of a denomination of 10 pounds Sterling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Defaulter, I organised housing beyond a certain point (8)","output":"### Answer: ULTERIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: beyond a certain point\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 housing) \"Defaulter, I organised \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pseudo-technical jargon \"Drone verbal contention\" (9)","output":"### Answer: BUZZWORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pseudo-technical jargon\n BUZZ(a drone;a low pitched continuous sound) + WORDS(a verbal contention;confrontation, as in \"to have words with your opponent\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Which calls for show of hands from boss, Rod (4,5)","output":"### Answer: STUD POKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Which calls for show of hands\n STUD(a boss;a protuberance, like a knob, projecting from a surface) + POKER(a rod for, well, poking the fire).\nDefn: Gambling game which calls for two or more players to show the cards they hold to determine the winner. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In respectful dread of one-way furrow (9)","output":"### Answer: AWESTRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: In respectful dread\n A(one;a singular article) + WEST(a way;a direction to move to) + RUCK(a furrow;a wrinkle in the skin, especially of the forehead)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ground delays besetting team \u2014 Reading awkward with this (8)","output":"### Answer: DYSLEXIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reading awkward with this\n **Anagram of**(Ground) DELAYS **containing**(besetting) XI(Roman numerals for \"eleven\", a sporting team of 11 players)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Down with family consumer protection! (6)","output":"### Answer: NAPKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: consumer protection\n NAP(down;a soft fuzzy coating) **plus**(with) KIN(family;relations).\nDefn: That which protects a diner's clothes from food spillage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Junk's fish concession round barrier (10)","output":"### Answer: CODSWALLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Junk\n COD(a food fish) + SOP(a concession;an incentive given to placate) **containing**(round) WALL(an erected barrier to movement). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of truss delivered by Royal Mail (4,4)","output":"### Answer: KING POST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of truss\n KING(the main royal) + POST(mail;written correspondence).**\nNot the truss you wear but:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pop's spiked with most of whiskey spirits (6)","output":"### Answer: DRYADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirits\n DAD(the one you might also call \"Pop\", informally)'S** containing**(spiked with) \"rye\"(a whiskey made from, well, rye grain) **minus its last letter**(most of \u2026).\nDefn: Wood nymphs. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reverse the unravelling and settle? (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: settle\n DE-(prefix indicating the reverse of an action, as in \"defrock\") FRAY(the unravelling;a spot where the threads in a fabric have become tattered through wear).\nDefn: \u2026 expenses. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Embracing Aristotle's conclusion, author turned philosopher (7)","output":"### Answer: THOREAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: philosopher\n **The last letter of**(\u2026's conclusion) \"Aristotle\" **contained in**(Embracing \u2026) **anagram of**(\u2026 turned) AUTHOR.\nAnswer: Henry David, American philosopher, and author, poet, historian, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Betray in no way a king ascendant (3,2)","output":"### Answer: RAT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Betray\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 ascendant, in a down clue) [ NOT(no way!) + A + R(abbrev. for \"Regina\";king)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Southern pop singer needs backing of Australian movement (7)","output":"### Answer: SCHERZO \n ### Explanation: Definition: movement\n S(abbrev. for \"southern\") + CHER(female pop singer) **plus**(needs) **reversal of**(backing of) OZ(slang for things Australian).\nDefn: A lively movement in a piece of classical music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delegate gets stuck into British comic (6)","output":"### Answer: DEPUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delegate\n PUT(gets stuck on to something, as in \"the magnet is put on the fridge door\") **contained in**() DEE(Jack, the British comedian).\nDefn: As a verb. I read it as a noun and got it wrong \u2013 no British comedian named Dey. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monkey transformed to rear commander (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPERATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: commander\n IMP(a monkey;a michievious child) + **anagram of**(transformed) TO REAR.\nDefn: \u2026 of the Roman Republic of old."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: across Shamelessly go to bed with Hook \u2014 a basis for many an oath (3,4,4)","output":"### Answer: THE GOOD BOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: a basis for many an oath\n **Anagram of**(Shamelessly) [GO TO BED **plus**(with) HOOK].\nDefn: \u2026 viz. what one puts one's hand on while swearing to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not at all susceptible to gibes like 16 across, if absorbing (13)","output":"### Answer: UNPUTDOWNABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: like 16 across, if absorbing\n Cryptic defn: How you might describe one who won't be affected; put down by gibes;cutting remarks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tissue transplant operation \u2014 developed lazy stoop (9)","output":"### Answer: ZOOPLASTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tissue transplant operation\n **Anagram of**(developed) LAZY STOOP.\nDefn: \u2026 from an animal to a human."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lout pulled up headgear for time of his life (7)","output":"### Answer: BOYHOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: time of his life\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 pulled up) YOB(a lout;a yahoo) + HOOD(a head covering, often attached to a robe or jacket)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cy sleeps soundly, which allows a nervy connection (7)","output":"### Answer: SYNAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a nervy connection\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 soundly) [ \"Cy \" + \"naps\"(sleeps) ].\nDefn: Connection for impulses across neurons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Present distributor's access point? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIMNEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Present distributor's access point\n Cryptic defn: Reference to Santa Claus distributing presents to individual houses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not what it once was, iconic bear without a spread (6)","output":"### Answer: EXPAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: spread\n EX-(prefix indicating what once was) + \"panda\"(a bear species used in the logo for the World Wide Fund for Nature\/World Wildlife Fund) **minus**(without) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rate poet that's arranged musical work (8)","output":"### Answer: OPERETTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical work\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 that's arranged) RATE POET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put away celebrity magazine hiding cover (3)","output":"### Answer: EAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put away\n \"Heat\"(British entertainment magazine, about celebrities, what else?) **minus**(hiding) **its 1st letter**(cover)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keen girl deployed around a network as TV presenter (4,7)","output":"### Answer: GARY LINEKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV presenter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 deployed) KEEN GIRL **containing**(around) [A + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\" network)].\nDefn: \u2026 of sports programmes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Procedure in course credits discussed (7)","output":"### Answer: TACTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Procedure\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 discussed) [\"tack\"(the course taken by a vessel sailing upwind) + \"tick\"(in commerce, credit \u2026 allowing you to buy now and pay later)S]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek character on reflection not wanting new fabric (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIFFON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabric\n CHI(the 22nd character of the Greek alphabet) + **reversal of**(on reflection) OFF(not wanting;not inclined towards, as in \"I'm off crosswords\") + N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Serve around Ascot possibly in sleeveless gear (9)","output":"### Answer: WAISTCOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sleeveless gear\n WAIT(to serve at a table, as, well, a waiter does) **containing**(around) **anagram of**(\u2026 possibly) ASCOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Policeman abroad backed a tiresome activity (5)","output":"### Answer: GARDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Policeman abroad\n **Reversal of**(backed) [A + DRAG(a tiresome activity, as in \"solving crosswords is a drag\")].\nDefn: \u2026, specifically in the police force of the Irish Republic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Symbol close to ocean giving surfers' access? (3-2)","output":"### Answer: LOG-ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: surfers' access\n LOGO(a symbol used by, say, organisations) + **the last letter of**(close to) \"ocean \".\nDefn: \u2026 to a website."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record exchange after book is banned in speech (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCOURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: speech\n DISC(a gramophone record) + \"bourse\"(a stock exchange in continental Europe, especially the one in Paris) **minus**(after \u2026 is banned) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"book\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Western man's agent recalled rumour (7)","output":"### Answer: WHISPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: rumour\n W(abbrev. for \"western\") + HIS(possessive pronoun for a man) + **reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) REP(short for \"representative\", an agent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Italian food over austere period old man hoards (7)","output":"### Answer: POLENTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian food\n [O(abbrev. for \"over\", in cricket scores) + LENT(the austere period before Easter, involving fasting and penitence) ] **contained in**(\u2026 hoards) PA(term for one's father, one's old man). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Railing in almost perfect road race (11)","output":"### Answer: FULMINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Railing\n \"full\"(perfect;not lacking in any respect) **minus its last letter**(almost \u2026) + MI( \"M1\", the major road in England, with 1 substituted by its Roman numeral) + NATION(a race being a community of people with similar characteristics and culture who might be organised as a nation, though in modern times, the latter is more likely to consist of various races)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jellied food packed in free lunches (3)","output":"### Answer: EEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jellied food\n **Hidden in**(packed in) \"free lunches \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Object put between two rivers and yard in bucolic atmosphere (8)","output":"### Answer: RURALITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bucolic atmosphere\n IT(a pronoun refering to an object or thing) **contained in**(between) [ R(abbrev. for \"river\") + URAL(a river flowing into the Caspian Sea) + Y(abbrev. for \"yard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Survey reported on queen, say, is source of stink (7)","output":"### Answer: POLECAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of stink\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reported) \"poll\"(a survey) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) CAT(the mature female of which is a queen).\nDefn: A mammal noted for its fetid smell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crime writer with good position on scale (7)","output":"### Answer: RANKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: position on scale\n RANKIN(Ian, Scottish crime writer, creator of Inspector Rebus) **plus**(with) G(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Treat casually opinion US President held about another last in office (4,3,7)","output":"### Answer: TAKE FOR GRANTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Treat casually\n TAKE(one's opinion, as is \"what's your take on the Brexit referendum?\") + FORD(Gerald, former US President) **containing**(held about) [ GRANT(Ulysses S., another former US President) + **the last letter of**(last in) \"office \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Republican administered Scottish island (5)","output":"### Answer: ARRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish island\n A + R(abbrev. for \"Republican\") + RAN(administered;managed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Award, one held by top Sheffield Wednesday player (8)","output":"### Answer: BESTOWAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Award\n A(one;singular article in grammar) **contained in**(held by) [BEST(top) + OWL(what you might call a player in the Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, nicknamed The Owls) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minor gift for cellist after playing piece inside (8,6)","output":"### Answer: STOCKING FILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minor gift\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after playing) FOR CELLIST **containing**(\u2026 inside) KING(a piece on the chessboard).\nDefn: A present small enough (minor) to put into a child's (minor's) Christmas stocking. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One opposed to people getting on? (6)","output":"### Answer: AGEIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One opposed to people getting on\n Cryptic defn: Reference to aging people;people getting on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Largely original company painting (6)","output":"### Answer: FRESCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: painting\n \"fresh\"(original;new) **minus its last letter**(L argely \u2026) + CO(abbrev. for a \"company\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman during stroll open to suggestion (8)","output":"### Answer: AMENABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: open to suggestion\n ENA(a feminine name) **contained in**(during) AMBLE(to stroll along)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Police put in LA regarding union activity? (7)","output":"### Answer: NUPTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: regarding union activity\n **Anagram of**(Police) PUT IN LA.\nDefn: \u2026, a matrimonial union, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inactive matador, man that's restricted (7)","output":"### Answer: DORMANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inactive\n **Hidden in**(\u2026's restricted) \"matador, man that \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poisonous priest among group in charge (6)","output":"### Answer: SEPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poisonous\n P(abbrev. for \"priest\") **contained in**(among) SET(a group of similar things) + IC(abbrev. for \"in charge\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old internet piece encapsulating Northern figure (6)","output":"### Answer: OBLONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: figure\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + BLOG(a piece of writing on the internet) **containing**(encapsulating) N(abbrev. for \"northern\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thin biscuit a few baked with recipe (5)","output":"### Answer: WAFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thin biscuit\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 baked) A FEW **plus**(with) R(abbrev. for \"recipe\").\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rate poet that's arranged musical work (8)","output":"### Answer: OPERETTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical work\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 that's arranged) RATE POET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put away celebrity magazine hiding cover (3)","output":"### Answer: EAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put away\n \"Heat\"(British entertainment magazine, about celebrities, what else?) **minus**(hiding) **its 1st letter**(cover)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keen girl deployed around a network as TV presenter (4,7)","output":"### Answer: GARY LINEKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV presenter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 deployed) KEEN GIRL **containing**(around) [A + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\" network)].\nDefn: \u2026 of sports programmes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Procedure in course credits discussed (7)","output":"### Answer: TACTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Procedure\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 discussed) [\"tack\"(the course taken by a vessel sailing upwind) + \"tick\"(in commerce, credit \u2026 allowing you to buy now and pay later)S]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek character on reflection not wanting new fabric (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIFFON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabric\n CHI(the 22nd character of the Greek alphabet) + **reversal of**(on reflection) OFF(not wanting;not inclined towards, as in \"I'm off crosswords\") + N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Serve around Ascot possibly in sleeveless gear (9)","output":"### Answer: WAISTCOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sleeveless gear\n WAIT(to serve at a table, as, well, a waiter does) **containing**(around) **anagram of**(\u2026 possibly) ASCOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Policeman abroad backed a tiresome activity (5)","output":"### Answer: GARDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Policeman abroad\n **Reversal of**(backed) [A + DRAG(a tiresome activity, as in \"solving crosswords is a drag\")].\nDefn: \u2026, specifically in the police force of the Irish Republic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Symbol close to ocean giving surfers' access? (3-2)","output":"### Answer: LOG-ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: surfers' access\n LOGO(a symbol used by, say, organisations) + **the last letter of**(close to) \"ocean \".\nDefn: \u2026 to a website."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record exchange after book is banned in speech (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCOURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: speech\n DISC(a gramophone record) + \"bourse\"(a stock exchange in continental Europe, especially the one in Paris) **minus**(after \u2026 is banned) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"book\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Western man's agent recalled rumour (7)","output":"### Answer: WHISPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: rumour\n W(abbrev. for \"western\") + HIS(possessive pronoun for a man) + **reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) REP(short for \"representative\", an agent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Italian food over austere period old man hoards (7)","output":"### Answer: POLENTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian food\n [O(abbrev. for \"over\", in cricket scores) + LENT(the austere period before Easter, involving fasting and penitence) ] **contained in**(\u2026 hoards) PA(term for one's father, one's old man). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Railing in almost perfect road race (11)","output":"### Answer: FULMINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Railing\n \"full\"(perfect;not lacking in any respect) **minus its last letter**(almost \u2026) + MI( \"M1\", the major road in England, with 1 substituted by its Roman numeral) + NATION(a race being a community of people with similar characteristics and culture who might be organised as a nation, though in modern times, the latter is more likely to consist of various races)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jellied food packed in free lunches (3)","output":"### Answer: EEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jellied food\n **Hidden in**(packed in) \"free lunches \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Object put between two rivers and yard in bucolic atmosphere (8)","output":"### Answer: RURALITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bucolic atmosphere\n IT(a pronoun refering to an object or thing) **contained in**(between) [ R(abbrev. for \"river\") + URAL(a river flowing into the Caspian Sea) + Y(abbrev. for \"yard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Survey reported on queen, say, is source of stink (7)","output":"### Answer: POLECAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of stink\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reported) \"poll\"(a survey) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) CAT(the mature female of which is a queen).\nDefn: A mammal noted for its fetid smell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crime writer with good position on scale (7)","output":"### Answer: RANKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: position on scale\n RANKIN(Ian, Scottish crime writer, creator of Inspector Rebus) **plus**(with) G(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Treat casually opinion US President held about another last in office (4,3,7)","output":"### Answer: TAKE FOR GRANTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Treat casually\n TAKE(one's opinion, as is \"what's your take on the Brexit referendum?\") + FORD(Gerald, former US President) **containing**(held about) [ GRANT(Ulysses S., another former US President) + **the last letter of**(last in) \"office \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Republican administered Scottish island (5)","output":"### Answer: ARRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish island\n A + R(abbrev. for \"Republican\") + RAN(administered;managed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Award, one held by top Sheffield Wednesday player (8)","output":"### Answer: BESTOWAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Award\n A(one;singular article in grammar) **contained in**(held by) [BEST(top) + OWL(what you might call a player in the Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, nicknamed The Owls) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minor gift for cellist after playing piece inside (8,6)","output":"### Answer: STOCKING FILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minor gift\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after playing) FOR CELLIST **containing**(\u2026 inside) KING(a piece on the chessboard).\nDefn: A present small enough (minor) to put into a child's (minor's) Christmas stocking. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One opposed to people getting on? (6)","output":"### Answer: AGEIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One opposed to people getting on\n Cryptic defn: Reference to aging people;people getting on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Largely original company painting (6)","output":"### Answer: FRESCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: painting\n \"fresh\"(original;new) **minus its last letter**(L argely \u2026) + CO(abbrev. for a \"company\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman during stroll open to suggestion (8)","output":"### Answer: AMENABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: open to suggestion\n ENA(a feminine name) **contained in**(during) AMBLE(to stroll along)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Police put in LA regarding union activity? (7)","output":"### Answer: NUPTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: regarding union activity\n **Anagram of**(Police) PUT IN LA.\nDefn: \u2026, a matrimonial union, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inactive matador, man that's restricted (7)","output":"### Answer: DORMANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inactive\n **Hidden in**(\u2026's restricted) \"matador, man that \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poisonous priest among group in charge (6)","output":"### Answer: SEPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poisonous\n P(abbrev. for \"priest\") **contained in**(among) SET(a group of similar things) + IC(abbrev. for \"in charge\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old internet piece encapsulating Northern figure (6)","output":"### Answer: OBLONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: figure\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + BLOG(a piece of writing on the internet) **containing**(encapsulating) N(abbrev. for \"northern\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thin biscuit a few baked with recipe (5)","output":"### Answer: WAFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thin biscuit\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 baked) A FEW **plus**(with) R(abbrev. for \"recipe\").\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\nIn Pic6: only a couple out of 5 are needed.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observed habitual reaction by journalist following denial (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTICED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Observed\n [ TIC(a habitual reaction by a muscle) **plus**(by) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\";a journalist) ] **placed after**(following) NO(an expression of denial)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Makes sure company starts to save unexpected profit (5,2)","output":"### Answer: FIRMS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes sure\n FIRM(a commercial company) + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"save unexpected profit \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree found in Nepal (5)","output":"### Answer: PLANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\n **Anagram of**(found in) NEPAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cruel ban I ordered can't be put right (9)","output":"### Answer: INCURABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: can't be put right\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ordered) CRUEL BAN I."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead in Italian international musical makes a comeback (10)","output":"### Answer: INITIATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lead\n IN + IT(abbrev. for \"Italian\") + I(abbrev. for \"international\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 makes a comeback) EVITA(the Webber-Rice stage musical)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrate a lot we hear (4)","output":"### Answer: FETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrate\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 we hear) \"fate\"(one's lot;destiny). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: County politician didn't tell the truth about whip becoming involved. (11)","output":"### Answer: COMPLICATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: involved\n CO(abbrev. for \"county\") + MP(abbrev. for Member of Parliament;a politician) + LIED(didn't tell the truth) **containing**(about) CAT(short for cat-o'-nine-tails;a whip with nine knotted cords)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half the population taken in by mad inventor's surroundings (11)","output":"### Answer: ENVIRONMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: surroundings\n MEN(half, or thereabouts, of the population) **contained in**(taken in by) **anagram of**(mad) INVENTOR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Earth turned over in neat ridges (4)","output":"### Answer: DIRT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Earth\n **Hidden in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026 turned over) \"neat ridges \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absurd for setter to get drawn into ludicrous muddle (10)","output":"### Answer: RIDICULOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absurd\n I(self-referential pronoun for the setter of this puzzle) **contained in**(to get drawn into) **anagram of**(\u2026 muddle) LUDICROUS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Object to transformation including east end of Marseille (9)","output":"### Answer: CHALLENGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Object to\n CHANGE(a transformation) **containing**(including) **the last 3 letters of**(east end of) \"Marseille \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I led revolt against right layabout (5)","output":"### Answer: IDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: layabout\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 revolt) I LED **plus**(against) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recorded theories regularly in conclusion (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recorded\n **The 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th letters of** (\u2026 regularly) \"theories\" **contained in**(in) END(the conclusion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Without purpose, goes after boy shyly (7)","output":"### Answer: TIMIDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: shyly\n IDLY(without purpose;aimlessly) **placed after**(goes after) TIM(a boy's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It protects clothing from spilled ink after pan is upset (6)","output":"### Answer: NAPKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It protects clothing\n **Anagram of**(spilled) INK **placed after**(after) **anagram of**(\u2026 is upset) PAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dreadful soldier caught by short hunt (6)","output":"### Answer: TRAGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dreadful\n GI(abbrev. for an American soldier) **contained in**(caught by) \"track\" or \"trace\"(to hunt down) **minus its last letter**(short \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eccentric person supports recognition for payment method (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CREDIT CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: payment method\n CARD(an eccentric person) **placed below**(supports, in a down clue) CREDIT(recognition, as in \"to give credit to his wife for his achievements\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current doctor provided treatment, finally (5)","output":"### Answer: DRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current\n DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") + IF(provided;on condition) + **the last letter of**(\u2026, finally) \"treatment \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Franc's opening excellent price is apparently what it's worth (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FACE VALUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: apparently what it's worth\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's opening) \"Franc\" + ACE(excellent;top-notch) + VALUE(the price, used loosely, of something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unusual to expose rook rather than bishop (4)","output":"### Answer: RARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unusual\n \"bare\"(to expose) **with** \"r\"(abbrev. for \"rook\" in chess notation) **replacing**(rather than) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We, for example, are also citizens (8)","output":"### Answer: SUBJECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: We, for example,citizens\n Double defn: 1st: The word \"we\" is an example of these in grammar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Falsely claims corrupt rep finishes behind time (8)","output":"### Answer: PRETENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Falsely claims\n **Anagram of**(corrupt) REP + [ ENDS(finishes;conclusions) **placed below**(behind, in a down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cruise to Mexico's borders could be a way to help preserve nature (10)","output":"### Answer: ECOTOURISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a way to help preserve nature\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 could be) [CRUISE TO + **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026's borders) \"Mexico \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reported break in to back of house during repair (9)","output":"### Answer: MENTIONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reported\n [ **Anagram of**(break) IN TO + **the last letter of**(back of) \"house \" ] **contained in**(during) MEND(to repair)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Problem for leader to meet a revolutionary (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Problem\n HEAD(a leader of any sort of group) **plus**(to meet) A + CHE(Guevara, Argentinian revolutionary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gloomy about company (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloomy\n OVER(about, as in \"the fight was over money\") + CAST(a theatrical company;group of players). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worked towards getting back specialist food store (6)","output":"### Answer: TOILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worked\n TO(towards, as in \"he walked to town\") + **reversal of**(getting back) DELI(short for \"delicatessen\", a store selling unusual or foreign prepared foods)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A street light is not in the right place (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: not in the right place\n A + ST(abbrev. for \"street\") + RAY(a beam of light)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of airliner threatens to be unresponsive (5)","output":"### Answer: INERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: unresponsive\n **Hidden in**(Part of) \"airliner threatens \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noise of eating unendingly is an insult (4)","output":"### Answer: SLUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: an insult\n \"slurp\"(a loud sucking noise made whilst eating, or drinking) **minus its last letter**(unendingly).\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observed habitual reaction by journalist following denial (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTICED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Observed\n [ TIC(a habitual reaction by a muscle) **plus**(by) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\";a journalist) ] **placed after**(following) NO(an expression of denial)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Makes sure company starts to save unexpected profit (5,2)","output":"### Answer: FIRMS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes sure\n FIRM(a commercial company) + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"save unexpected profit \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree found in Nepal (5)","output":"### Answer: PLANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\n **Anagram of**(found in) NEPAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cruel ban I ordered can't be put right (9)","output":"### Answer: INCURABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: can't be put right\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ordered) CRUEL BAN I."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead in Italian international musical makes a comeback (10)","output":"### Answer: INITIATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lead\n IN + IT(abbrev. for \"Italian\") + I(abbrev. for \"international\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 makes a comeback) EVITA(the Webber-Rice stage musical)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrate a lot we hear (4)","output":"### Answer: FETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrate\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 we hear) \"fate\"(one's lot;destiny). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: County politician didn't tell the truth about whip becoming involved. (11)","output":"### Answer: COMPLICATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: involved\n CO(abbrev. for \"county\") + MP(abbrev. for Member of Parliament;a politician) + LIED(didn't tell the truth) **containing**(about) CAT(short for cat-o'-nine-tails;a whip with nine knotted cords)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half the population taken in by mad inventor's surroundings (11)","output":"### Answer: ENVIRONMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: surroundings\n MEN(half, or thereabouts, of the population) **contained in**(taken in by) **anagram of**(mad) INVENTOR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Earth turned over in neat ridges (4)","output":"### Answer: DIRT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Earth\n **Hidden in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026 turned over) \"neat ridges \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absurd for setter to get drawn into ludicrous muddle (10)","output":"### Answer: RIDICULOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absurd\n I(self-referential pronoun for the setter of this puzzle) **contained in**(to get drawn into) **anagram of**(\u2026 muddle) LUDICROUS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Object to transformation including east end of Marseille (9)","output":"### Answer: CHALLENGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Object to\n CHANGE(a transformation) **containing**(including) **the last 3 letters of**(east end of) \"Marseille \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I led revolt against right layabout (5)","output":"### Answer: IDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: layabout\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 revolt) I LED **plus**(against) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recorded theories regularly in conclusion (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recorded\n **The 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th letters of** (\u2026 regularly) \"theories\" **contained in**(in) END(the conclusion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Without purpose, goes after boy shyly (7)","output":"### Answer: TIMIDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: shyly\n IDLY(without purpose;aimlessly) **placed after**(goes after) TIM(a boy's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It protects clothing from spilled ink after pan is upset (6)","output":"### Answer: NAPKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It protects clothing\n **Anagram of**(spilled) INK **placed after**(after) **anagram of**(\u2026 is upset) PAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dreadful soldier caught by short hunt (6)","output":"### Answer: TRAGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dreadful\n GI(abbrev. for an American soldier) **contained in**(caught by) \"track\" or \"trace\"(to hunt down) **minus its last letter**(short \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eccentric person supports recognition for payment method (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CREDIT CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: payment method\n CARD(an eccentric person) **placed below**(supports, in a down clue) CREDIT(recognition, as in \"to give credit to his wife for his achievements\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current doctor provided treatment, finally (5)","output":"### Answer: DRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current\n DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") + IF(provided;on condition) + **the last letter of**(\u2026, finally) \"treatment \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Franc's opening excellent price is apparently what it's worth (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FACE VALUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: apparently what it's worth\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's opening) \"Franc\" + ACE(excellent;top-notch) + VALUE(the price, used loosely, of something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unusual to expose rook rather than bishop (4)","output":"### Answer: RARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unusual\n \"bare\"(to expose) **with** \"r\"(abbrev. for \"rook\" in chess notation) **replacing**(rather than) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We, for example, are also citizens (8)","output":"### Answer: SUBJECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: We, for example,citizens\n Double defn: 1st: The word \"we\" is an example of these in grammar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Falsely claims corrupt rep finishes behind time (8)","output":"### Answer: PRETENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Falsely claims\n **Anagram of**(corrupt) REP + [ ENDS(finishes;conclusions) **placed below**(behind, in a down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cruise to Mexico's borders could be a way to help preserve nature (10)","output":"### Answer: ECOTOURISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a way to help preserve nature\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 could be) [CRUISE TO + **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026's borders) \"Mexico \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reported break in to back of house during repair (9)","output":"### Answer: MENTIONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reported\n [ **Anagram of**(break) IN TO + **the last letter of**(back of) \"house \" ] **contained in**(during) MEND(to repair)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Problem for leader to meet a revolutionary (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Problem\n HEAD(a leader of any sort of group) **plus**(to meet) A + CHE(Guevara, Argentinian revolutionary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gloomy about company (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloomy\n OVER(about, as in \"the fight was over money\") + CAST(a theatrical company;group of players). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worked towards getting back specialist food store (6)","output":"### Answer: TOILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worked\n TO(towards, as in \"he walked to town\") + **reversal of**(getting back) DELI(short for \"delicatessen\", a store selling unusual or foreign prepared foods)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A street light is not in the right place (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: not in the right place\n A + ST(abbrev. for \"street\") + RAY(a beam of light)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of airliner threatens to be unresponsive (5)","output":"### Answer: INERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: unresponsive\n **Hidden in**(Part of) \"airliner threatens \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noise of eating unendingly is an insult (4)","output":"### Answer: SLUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: an insult\n \"slurp\"(a loud sucking noise made whilst eating, or drinking) **minus its last letter**(unendingly).\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Item of luggage? Article getting common check out (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: CASE THE JOINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: check out\n CASE(an item of luggage) + THE(an article in grammar) **plus**(getting) JOINT(in common with others, as in \"joint ownership of\u2026\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's on the way out of blind alley (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: blind alley\n I'M(contraction of I am;one is;one's) + PASSE(on the way out;has-been).\nDefn: \u2026 or a passage having no exit;a cul-de-sac."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comrade's newt is in catalogue (7)","output":"### Answer: LEFTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comrade\n EFT(a juvenile newt) **contained in**(is in) LIST(a catalogue).\nDefn: One who might call his political bedfellow a comrade."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little Napoleon shifting Earl to the front finds wood? (5)","output":"### Answer: EBONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood\n BONEY(shortened nickname for Napoleon Bonaparte) **with** E(abbrev. for \"Earl\") **placed first**(shifting \u2026 to the front)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exciting bloke made tiny changes (8)","output":"### Answer: DYNAMITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exciting bloke\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 changes) MADE TINY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old writer reportedly to snatch feasible time when anything goes (4,6)","output":"### Answer: OPEN SEASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: time when anything goes\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + PEN(a writing instrument) + **homophone of**(reportedly) \"seize\"(to snatch) + ON(feasible, usually used in the negative sense, as in \"your proposal is not on\";not workable). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blister? Cyclist needs a hundred and fifty one less (4)","output":"### Answer: CYST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blister?\n \"Cyclist\" **minus**(needs \u2026 less) \"CLI\"(Roman numeral for a hundred and fifty one).\nDefn: \u2026 or, more exactly, a blister-like abnormal growth under the skin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proof goof in publicity poetry (4)","output":"### Answer: TYPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proof goof\n **Hidden in**(in) \"publicity poetry\".\nDefn: Short for an error in printed text."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This place's set for promotion (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SALES PITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: promotion\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 set) THIS PLACE'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walk all over cold meadow first and get lost (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: get lost\n ROUT(to defeat totally;to walk all over) **placed after**(\u2026 first) [ C(abbrev. for \"cold\") + LEA(a meadow;an area of grassland) ].\nDefn: \u2026 as an exclamation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dance is back in drag \u2013 no chance! (5)","output":"### Answer: CONGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance\n **Hidden in**(in) **reversal of**(back) \"drag \u2013 no chance\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large pet? Pet belonging to mum? (7)","output":"### Answer: MASTIFF \n ### Explanation: MA'S(possessive pronoun of \"ma\";belonging to mother) TIFF(a disagreement, especially between friends or lovers, which could, I guess, cause or be caused by a pet;a fit of sulking).\nDefn: \u2026, of the canine variety.**\nThe largest of the large?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Runner who harasses somebody more like King Henry V!? (7)","output":"### Answer: HARRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Runner,who harasses,somebody more like King Henry V\n Triple defn: 1st: \u2026 on a cross-country team; and 2nd: One who harasses; and 3: Cryptic. Somebody more like Harry could be said to be Harrier (the superlative), and King Henry V when he was a lad was called Prince Harry in Shakespeare's Henry IV plays. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Policies about one upsetting a cinch (5,7)","output":"### Answer: PLAIN SAILING \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cinch\n PLANS(policies;courses of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual, or as in \"an insurance policy\";insurance plan) **containing**(about) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + AILING(upsetting;troubling someone).\nDefn: An easy task."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give the nod to handy program range (7)","output":"### Answer: APPROVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give the nod to\n APP(a handy computer program for mobile devices) + ROVE(to range;to wander)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Art from French, for example, is beginning to thrill author (8)","output":"### Answer: ESSAYIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: author\n ES(French for \"are\", an archaic English word for which is \"art\") + SAY(for example, as in, say, \"it looked like a big dog, say, a mastiff\") + IS + **the 1st letter of**(beginning to) \"thrill\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard going over slippery cove \u2013 untrustworthy sort (4)","output":"### Answer: HEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: untrustworthy sort\n H(abbrev. for \"hard\") **placed above**(going over, in a down clue) EEL(an untrustworthy man;a slippery cove).\nDefn: \u2026, like a slippery cove.\nI'm hard-pressed to find an example of \"h\" as an abbrev. for \"hard\", except in combination, eg. \"hard disc drive\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flag day out received and understood (5,5)","output":"### Answer: JOLLY ROGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flag\n JOLLY(a day out;an outing supposedly for business, but really for enjoyment) + ROGER(in radio communications, used to indicate that the message has been received and understood)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somehow fair to accept note in Latin below (5)","output":"### Answer: INFRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Latin below\n **Anagram of**(Somehow) FAIR **contained in**(to accept) N(abbrev. for \"note\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One fool in attempt for term in Oxford or Cambridge college (7)","output":"### Answer: TRINITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: term in Oxford or Cambridge college\n [I (Roman numeral for \"one\") + NIT(a fool) ] **contained in**(n) TRY(an attempt at something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Survey scrupulously with this, choice also male in fixing botch (4-5,4)","output":"### Answer: FINE-TOOTH COMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Survey scrupulously with this\n FINE(choice;one of the best) + TOO(also;in addition) + [ M(abbrev. for \"male\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(fixing) BOTCH].\nDefn: The \"this\" in the clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rate the tester turning out this shopper's distraction (6,7)","output":"### Answer: STREET THEATRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shopper's distraction\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 turning out) RATE THE TESTER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Urchin, kid with a cake (10)","output":"### Answer: RAGAMUFFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Urchin\n RAG(to kid;to tease) **plus**(with) A + MUFFIN(a small domed sponge cake)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Casper, sadly getting tense, left \u2013 like a ghost (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: like a ghost\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, sadly) CASPER\n**containing**(getting) T(abbrev. for \"tense\", in grammar) + L(abbrev. for \"left\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Present drink as exercise (5-2)","output":"### Answer: PRESS-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: exercise\n PRES(abbrev. for \"present\") + SUP(to drink).\nThe only usage I found for \"pres\" was as a notation that someone was present, say, at a meeting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blasted tonnes I picked up garnering latent hostility (7)","output":"### Answer: TENSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: latent hostility\n **Anagram of**(Blasted) TONNES I."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl's boosted by a dip (5)","output":"### Answer: RAITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dip\n RITA(a girl) **containing**(\u2026's boosted by) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saturn's fifth with reduced warmth? (4)","output":"### Answer: RHEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saturn's fifth\n **The 5th letter of**(\u2026's fifth) \"Saturn\" **plus**(with) \"heat\"(warmth) **minus its last letter **(reduced \u2026).\nDefn: Also known as Saturn V, one of Saturn's moons,which would not have much warmth. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Item of luggage? Article getting common check out (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: CASE THE JOINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: check out\n CASE(an item of luggage) + THE(an article in grammar) **plus**(getting) JOINT(in common with others, as in \"joint ownership of\u2026\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's on the way out of blind alley (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: blind alley\n I'M(contraction of I am;one is;one's) + PASSE(on the way out;has-been).\nDefn: \u2026 or a passage having no exit;a cul-de-sac."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comrade's newt is in catalogue (7)","output":"### Answer: LEFTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comrade\n EFT(a juvenile newt) **contained in**(is in) LIST(a catalogue).\nDefn: One who might call his political bedfellow a comrade."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little Napoleon shifting Earl to the front finds wood? (5)","output":"### Answer: EBONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood\n BONEY(shortened nickname for Napoleon Bonaparte) **with** E(abbrev. for \"Earl\") **placed first**(shifting \u2026 to the front)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exciting bloke made tiny changes (8)","output":"### Answer: DYNAMITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exciting bloke\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 changes) MADE TINY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old writer reportedly to snatch feasible time when anything goes (4,6)","output":"### Answer: OPEN SEASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: time when anything goes\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + PEN(a writing instrument) + **homophone of**(reportedly) \"seize\"(to snatch) + ON(feasible, usually used in the negative sense, as in \"your proposal is not on\";not workable). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blister? Cyclist needs a hundred and fifty one less (4)","output":"### Answer: CYST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blister?\n \"Cyclist\" **minus**(needs \u2026 less) \"CLI\"(Roman numeral for a hundred and fifty one).\nDefn: \u2026 or, more exactly, a blister-like abnormal growth under the skin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proof goof in publicity poetry (4)","output":"### Answer: TYPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proof goof\n **Hidden in**(in) \"publicity poetry\".\nDefn: Short for an error in printed text."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This place's set for promotion (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SALES PITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: promotion\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 set) THIS PLACE'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walk all over cold meadow first and get lost (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: get lost\n ROUT(to defeat totally;to walk all over) **placed after**(\u2026 first) [ C(abbrev. for \"cold\") + LEA(a meadow;an area of grassland) ].\nDefn: \u2026 as an exclamation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dance is back in drag \u2013 no chance! (5)","output":"### Answer: CONGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance\n **Hidden in**(in) **reversal of**(back) \"drag \u2013 no chance\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large pet? Pet belonging to mum? (7)","output":"### Answer: MASTIFF \n ### Explanation: MA'S(possessive pronoun of \"ma\";belonging to mother) TIFF(a disagreement, especially between friends or lovers, which could, I guess, cause or be caused by a pet;a fit of sulking).\nDefn: \u2026, of the canine variety.**\nThe largest of the large?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Runner who harasses somebody more like King Henry V!? (7)","output":"### Answer: HARRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Runner,who harasses,somebody more like King Henry V\n Triple defn: 1st: \u2026 on a cross-country team; and 2nd: One who harasses; and 3: Cryptic. Somebody more like Harry could be said to be Harrier (the superlative), and King Henry V when he was a lad was called Prince Harry in Shakespeare's Henry IV plays. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Policies about one upsetting a cinch (5,7)","output":"### Answer: PLAIN SAILING \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cinch\n PLANS(policies;courses of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual, or as in \"an insurance policy\";insurance plan) **containing**(about) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + AILING(upsetting;troubling someone).\nDefn: An easy task."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give the nod to handy program range (7)","output":"### Answer: APPROVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give the nod to\n APP(a handy computer program for mobile devices) + ROVE(to range;to wander)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Art from French, for example, is beginning to thrill author (8)","output":"### Answer: ESSAYIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: author\n ES(French for \"are\", an archaic English word for which is \"art\") + SAY(for example, as in, say, \"it looked like a big dog, say, a mastiff\") + IS + **the 1st letter of**(beginning to) \"thrill\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard going over slippery cove \u2013 untrustworthy sort (4)","output":"### Answer: HEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: untrustworthy sort\n H(abbrev. for \"hard\") **placed above**(going over, in a down clue) EEL(an untrustworthy man;a slippery cove).\nDefn: \u2026, like a slippery cove.\nI'm hard-pressed to find an example of \"h\" as an abbrev. for \"hard\", except in combination, eg. \"hard disc drive\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flag day out received and understood (5,5)","output":"### Answer: JOLLY ROGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flag\n JOLLY(a day out;an outing supposedly for business, but really for enjoyment) + ROGER(in radio communications, used to indicate that the message has been received and understood)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somehow fair to accept note in Latin below (5)","output":"### Answer: INFRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Latin below\n **Anagram of**(Somehow) FAIR **contained in**(to accept) N(abbrev. for \"note\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One fool in attempt for term in Oxford or Cambridge college (7)","output":"### Answer: TRINITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: term in Oxford or Cambridge college\n [I (Roman numeral for \"one\") + NIT(a fool) ] **contained in**(n) TRY(an attempt at something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Survey scrupulously with this, choice also male in fixing botch (4-5,4)","output":"### Answer: FINE-TOOTH COMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Survey scrupulously with this\n FINE(choice;one of the best) + TOO(also;in addition) + [ M(abbrev. for \"male\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(fixing) BOTCH].\nDefn: The \"this\" in the clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rate the tester turning out this shopper's distraction (6,7)","output":"### Answer: STREET THEATRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shopper's distraction\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 turning out) RATE THE TESTER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Urchin, kid with a cake (10)","output":"### Answer: RAGAMUFFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Urchin\n RAG(to kid;to tease) **plus**(with) A + MUFFIN(a small domed sponge cake)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Casper, sadly getting tense, left \u2013 like a ghost (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: like a ghost\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, sadly) CASPER\n**containing**(getting) T(abbrev. for \"tense\", in grammar) + L(abbrev. for \"left\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Present drink as exercise (5-2)","output":"### Answer: PRESS-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: exercise\n PRES(abbrev. for \"present\") + SUP(to drink).\nThe only usage I found for \"pres\" was as a notation that someone was present, say, at a meeting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blasted tonnes I picked up garnering latent hostility (7)","output":"### Answer: TENSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: latent hostility\n **Anagram of**(Blasted) TONNES I."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl's boosted by a dip (5)","output":"### Answer: RAITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dip\n RITA(a girl) **containing**(\u2026's boosted by) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saturn's fifth with reduced warmth? (4)","output":"### Answer: RHEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saturn's fifth\n **The 5th letter of**(\u2026's fifth) \"Saturn\" **plus**(with) \"heat\"(warmth) **minus its last letter **(reduced \u2026).\nDefn: Also known as Saturn V, one of Saturn's moons,which would not have much warmth. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wise man rolling in drink to see stars (7)","output":"### Answer: PEGASUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stars\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rolling) SAGE(wise man) **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(rolling?, if so, then it's surface at the expense of misleading wordplay) SUP(to drink).\nDefn: Constellation of \u2026 "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inspired Democrat lagging behind popular Italian dictator? (7)","output":"### Answer: INDUCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inspired\n D(abbrev. for for a member of the Democratic Party) **placed after**(lagging behind) [ IN(popular;fashionable) + DUCE(Italian title originally equivalent to \"duke\", and later used to refer to a dictator, especially to Mussolini, Il Duce) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: People on staff matter to boss (9)","output":"### Answer: HEADCOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: People on staff\n COUNT(to matter, as in \"size counts\u2026or maybe not\") **placed after**(to) HEAD(the boss;the chief)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A classical man to you and me represents something harmful (5)","output":"### Answer: VIRUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: something harmful\n VIR(in classical Latin, a man) **plus**(to) US(pronoun refering to myself and you or others as a group)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Archbishop's envoy reported delay (4)","output":"### Answer: WAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: delay\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reported) \"Waite\"(Terry, the Archbishop of Canterbury's envoy). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dodgy shiner not ultimately genuine (10)","output":"### Answer: RHINESTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dodgy shiner\n **Anagram of**(Dodgy) [SHINER NOT + **the last letter of**(ultimately) \"genuine\" ].\nDefn: Not a genuine diamond. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endure losing a sheep (6)","output":"### Answer: WETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: sheep\n \"weather\"(to endure, as in \"to weather the storm\") **minus**(losing) \"a\".\nDefn: \u2026, specifically a castrated ram."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm's contract (7)","output":"### Answer: COMPACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firm,contract\n Double defn: 1st: Tightly packed, so as to be firm, like a solid; and 2nd: An agreement between parties."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: North African countries suffering big harm (7)","output":"### Answer: MAGHRIB \n ### Explanation: Definition: North African countries\n **Anagram of**(suffering) BIG HARM.\nAnswer: The NW African region, alternative spelling of \"Maghreb\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Row created by the French to fester (6)","output":"### Answer: RANKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to fester\n RANK(a row of similar things, as in \"a taxi rank\") **plus**(by) LE(French for \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dryden character in a note on work he left (10)","output":"### Answer: ACHITOPHEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dryden character\n A + CHIT(an official note giving information or showing an amount of money owed or paid) **plus**(on) OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a musical work) + HE + L(abbrev. for \"left\").\nDefn: John \u2026 in his poetic political satire \"Absalom and Achitophel\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note put about in the morning conveys unwanted message (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: unwanted message\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 put about) PS(abbrev. for \"postscript\", a note as an afterthought) + AM(abbrev. for \"ante meridiem\", the morning period, from midnight to noon)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star inside nebula not entirely detectable (5)","output":"### Answer: DENEB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 not entirely detectable) \"inside nebula\".\nDefn: A white supergiant of a star."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Home worker engaging nurse and manager (9)","output":"### Answer: INTENDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: manager\n [ IN(at home) + ANT(a social insect, specifically one who belongs to the worker caste) ] **containing**(engaging) TEND(to nurse;to care for).\nDefn: \u2026 or administrator of some public business or an establishment, say, a theatre or opera house."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Name of London street hiding a chemical (7)","output":"### Answer: REAGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: chemical\n REGENT(a street in central London) **containing**(hiding) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Briefly arrange private office in German city (7)","output":"### Answer: DRESDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: German city\n \"dress\"(to arrange or get troops into rows\/columns, as for a parade) **minus its last letter**(Briefly \u2026) + DEN(a private office where one can be undisturbed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Playwright beginning with page that expresses contempt (5)","output":"### Answer: PSHAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: that expresses contempt\n SHAW(George Bernard, English playwright) **placed below**(beginning with \u2026, in a down clue) P(abbrev. for \"page\" in a book, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Managed to break into holiday home \u2014 it's very hard (7)","output":"### Answer: GRANITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's very hard\n RAN(managed, say, a business) **contained in**(to break into) GITE(a furnished holiday home in France)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little nonentity not in clique (4)","output":"### Answer: SECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: clique\n \"insect\"(term for an insignificant and contemptible person;a nonentity) **minus**(not) \"in \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Billy Graham type is \"OT\/NT-basher\", put unfairly (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SOUTHERN BAPTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Billy Graham type\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unfairly) IS \"OT\/NT-BASHER\", PUT.\nDefn: Yes, put unfairly \u2026 more likely to be a -thumper than a -basher."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accident insurer finally sorted out, giving apology for mistake (1,5,9)","output":"### Answer: I STAND CORRECTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: apology for mistake\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) [ACCIDENT + **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"insurer\" + SORTED]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I mend TV set that's broken for selling off (10)","output":"### Answer: DIVESTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: for selling off\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 that's broken) I MEND TV SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City girl keeping a date that brings new life (7)","output":"### Answer: CORDOBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n CORA(a girl's name) **containing**(keeping) DOB(abbrev. for \"date of birth\", the date on which a newborn is brought into the world)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Examine and discredit one form of therapy (7)","output":"### Answer: DISSECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Examine\n DISS(a variant of \"dis\", slang for \"to discredit\";to criticise disrespectfully) + ECT(abbrev. for \"electro-convulsive therapy\", for treating certain mental illnesses)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind to preside over slightly twisted board (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARITABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\n CHAIR(to preside over, say, a committee or a meeting) **with** \"I\" **and** \"R\" **exchanging positions**(slightly twisted) + TABLE(especially one to serve meals on;a board)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put illiterately, Queen and I go walkabout (7)","output":"### Answer: MEANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: go walkabout\n **Reversal of the order of the 1st and 3rd parts of**(Put illiterately, or maybe merely impolitely) [ ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen) + AND + ME(grammatically wrong usage of or Put illiterately? the objective case when it should, maybe, be the subjective case of the first-person pronoun, I) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boleyn and husband, say, set up in hellish situation (7)","output":"### Answer: GEHENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: hellish situation\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, set up) [ ANNE(Boleyn, one of King Henry VIII's wives) + H(abbrev. for \"husband\", used in genealogy) + EG(abbrev. for \"exampli gratia\";for example;say) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A place bathed in light? Not in the winter (7)","output":"### Answer: LAPLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: A place bathed in light? Not in the winter\n [ A + PL(abbrev. for \"place\") ] **contained in**()bathed in LAND(to settle on a surface;to light, as in \"the bird may or may not light on this branch\").\nDefn: A place in the far north with no sun in the winter. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Morning \u2014 chief time to get stuck in (5)","output":"### Answer: MATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Morning\n MAIN(chief;principal) **containing**(\u2026 to get stuck in) T(symbol for \"time\", used in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inadequacy of computer being set up is concerning (2,2)","output":"### Answer: IN RE \n ### Explanation: Definition: concerning\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 being set up) [\"Ernie\"(the name given to the computer that generates the winning numbers in the Premium Bonds lottery) **minus its last letter**(Inadequacy of \u2026) ].\nAnswer: Latin for \"in the matter of\";concerning, commonly used in jurisprudence.\n*(Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wise man rolling in drink to see stars (7)","output":"### Answer: PEGASUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stars\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rolling) SAGE(wise man) **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(rolling?, if so, then it's surface at the expense of misleading wordplay) SUP(to drink).\nDefn: Constellation of \u2026 "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inspired Democrat lagging behind popular Italian dictator? (7)","output":"### Answer: INDUCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inspired\n D(abbrev. for for a member of the Democratic Party) **placed after**(lagging behind) [ IN(popular;fashionable) + DUCE(Italian title originally equivalent to \"duke\", and later used to refer to a dictator, especially to Mussolini, Il Duce) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: People on staff matter to boss (9)","output":"### Answer: HEADCOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: People on staff\n COUNT(to matter, as in \"size counts\u2026or maybe not\") **placed after**(to) HEAD(the boss;the chief)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A classical man to you and me represents something harmful (5)","output":"### Answer: VIRUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: something harmful\n VIR(in classical Latin, a man) **plus**(to) US(pronoun refering to myself and you or others as a group)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Archbishop's envoy reported delay (4)","output":"### Answer: WAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: delay\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reported) \"Waite\"(Terry, the Archbishop of Canterbury's envoy). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dodgy shiner not ultimately genuine (10)","output":"### Answer: RHINESTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dodgy shiner\n **Anagram of**(Dodgy) [SHINER NOT + **the last letter of**(ultimately) \"genuine\" ].\nDefn: Not a genuine diamond. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endure losing a sheep (6)","output":"### Answer: WETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: sheep\n \"weather\"(to endure, as in \"to weather the storm\") **minus**(losing) \"a\".\nDefn: \u2026, specifically a castrated ram."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm's contract (7)","output":"### Answer: COMPACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firm,contract\n Double defn: 1st: Tightly packed, so as to be firm, like a solid; and 2nd: An agreement between parties."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: North African countries suffering big harm (7)","output":"### Answer: MAGHRIB \n ### Explanation: Definition: North African countries\n **Anagram of**(suffering) BIG HARM.\nAnswer: The NW African region, alternative spelling of \"Maghreb\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Row created by the French to fester (6)","output":"### Answer: RANKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to fester\n RANK(a row of similar things, as in \"a taxi rank\") **plus**(by) LE(French for \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dryden character in a note on work he left (10)","output":"### Answer: ACHITOPHEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dryden character\n A + CHIT(an official note giving information or showing an amount of money owed or paid) **plus**(on) OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a musical work) + HE + L(abbrev. for \"left\").\nDefn: John \u2026 in his poetic political satire \"Absalom and Achitophel\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note put about in the morning conveys unwanted message (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: unwanted message\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 put about) PS(abbrev. for \"postscript\", a note as an afterthought) + AM(abbrev. for \"ante meridiem\", the morning period, from midnight to noon)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star inside nebula not entirely detectable (5)","output":"### Answer: DENEB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 not entirely detectable) \"inside nebula\".\nDefn: A white supergiant of a star."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Home worker engaging nurse and manager (9)","output":"### Answer: INTENDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: manager\n [ IN(at home) + ANT(a social insect, specifically one who belongs to the worker caste) ] **containing**(engaging) TEND(to nurse;to care for).\nDefn: \u2026 or administrator of some public business or an establishment, say, a theatre or opera house."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Name of London street hiding a chemical (7)","output":"### Answer: REAGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: chemical\n REGENT(a street in central London) **containing**(hiding) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Briefly arrange private office in German city (7)","output":"### Answer: DRESDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: German city\n \"dress\"(to arrange or get troops into rows\/columns, as for a parade) **minus its last letter**(Briefly \u2026) + DEN(a private office where one can be undisturbed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Playwright beginning with page that expresses contempt (5)","output":"### Answer: PSHAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: that expresses contempt\n SHAW(George Bernard, English playwright) **placed below**(beginning with \u2026, in a down clue) P(abbrev. for \"page\" in a book, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Managed to break into holiday home \u2014 it's very hard (7)","output":"### Answer: GRANITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's very hard\n RAN(managed, say, a business) **contained in**(to break into) GITE(a furnished holiday home in France)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little nonentity not in clique (4)","output":"### Answer: SECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: clique\n \"insect\"(term for an insignificant and contemptible person;a nonentity) **minus**(not) \"in \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Billy Graham type is \"OT\/NT-basher\", put unfairly (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SOUTHERN BAPTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Billy Graham type\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unfairly) IS \"OT\/NT-BASHER\", PUT.\nDefn: Yes, put unfairly \u2026 more likely to be a -thumper than a -basher."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accident insurer finally sorted out, giving apology for mistake (1,5,9)","output":"### Answer: I STAND CORRECTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: apology for mistake\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) [ACCIDENT + **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"insurer\" + SORTED]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I mend TV set that's broken for selling off (10)","output":"### Answer: DIVESTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: for selling off\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 that's broken) I MEND TV SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City girl keeping a date that brings new life (7)","output":"### Answer: CORDOBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n CORA(a girl's name) **containing**(keeping) DOB(abbrev. for \"date of birth\", the date on which a newborn is brought into the world)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Examine and discredit one form of therapy (7)","output":"### Answer: DISSECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Examine\n DISS(a variant of \"dis\", slang for \"to discredit\";to criticise disrespectfully) + ECT(abbrev. for \"electro-convulsive therapy\", for treating certain mental illnesses)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind to preside over slightly twisted board (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARITABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\n CHAIR(to preside over, say, a committee or a meeting) **with** \"I\" **and** \"R\" **exchanging positions**(slightly twisted) + TABLE(especially one to serve meals on;a board)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put illiterately, Queen and I go walkabout (7)","output":"### Answer: MEANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: go walkabout\n **Reversal of the order of the 1st and 3rd parts of**(Put illiterately, or maybe merely impolitely) [ ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen) + AND + ME(grammatically wrong usage of or Put illiterately? the objective case when it should, maybe, be the subjective case of the first-person pronoun, I) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boleyn and husband, say, set up in hellish situation (7)","output":"### Answer: GEHENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: hellish situation\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, set up) [ ANNE(Boleyn, one of King Henry VIII's wives) + H(abbrev. for \"husband\", used in genealogy) + EG(abbrev. for \"exampli gratia\";for example;say) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A place bathed in light? Not in the winter (7)","output":"### Answer: LAPLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: A place bathed in light? Not in the winter\n [ A + PL(abbrev. for \"place\") ] **contained in**()bathed in LAND(to settle on a surface;to light, as in \"the bird may or may not light on this branch\").\nDefn: A place in the far north with no sun in the winter. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Morning \u2014 chief time to get stuck in (5)","output":"### Answer: MATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Morning\n MAIN(chief;principal) **containing**(\u2026 to get stuck in) T(symbol for \"time\", used in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inadequacy of computer being set up is concerning (2,2)","output":"### Answer: IN RE \n ### Explanation: Definition: concerning\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 being set up) [\"Ernie\"(the name given to the computer that generates the winning numbers in the Premium Bonds lottery) **minus its last letter**(Inadequacy of \u2026) ].\nAnswer: Latin for \"in the matter of\";concerning, commonly used in jurisprudence.\nThe following pictures have unidentified links to the puzzle.\n*(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click .)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lay a charge against heartless trooper from the east (6)","output":"### Answer: REPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lay a charge against\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 from the east, in an across clue) \"trooper\" **minus its middle letter**(heartless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Government to move quickly following princess's loss of reputation (8)","output":"### Answer: DISGRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: loss of reputation\n [ G(abbrev. for \"government\") + RACE(to move quickly) ] **placed after**(following) DI(short for Diana, late princess)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place firmly in position to keep top of it from bending easily (6)","output":"### Answer: PLIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bending easily\n PLANT(to place firmly in position) **containing**(to keep) **the 1st letter of**(top of) \"it \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flower girl (8)","output":"### Answer: VERONICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower,girl\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lively pair oddly attending religious ceremony in Swaziland (8)","output":"### Answer: SPIRITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lively\n [ **The 1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026 oddly) \"pair\" **plus**(attending) RITE(a religious ceremony) ] **contained in**(in) SD(International Vehicle Registration code for Swaziland)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunk with Bangladesh's opener before game (6)","output":"### Answer: BLOTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drunk\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's opener) \"Bangladesh\" **plus**(before) LOTTOA(a game of chance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave the centre of Exeter around eleven (4)","output":"### Answer: EXIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\n **The middle 2 letters of**(the centre of) \"Exeter \" **containing**(around) XI(Roman numeral for \"eleven\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English international returns to face me, the one out in front (10)","output":"### Answer: PACESETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: the one out in front\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returns) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + CAP(a player representing his\/her country in international sports like football) ] **plus**(to face) SETTER(using \"me\" as the self-referential pronoun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old fellows against backing Penny, a female prodigy (10)","output":"### Answer: PHENOMENON \n ### Explanation: Definition: prodigy\n [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + MEN(fellows) + ON(against, as in \"to lean on the back of the chair\") ] **placed after**(backing) [ P(abbrev. for \"penny\", the currency unit) + HEN(the female of the species) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attempt to secure rector's support (4)","output":"### Answer: PROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: support\n POP(a try;an attempt, as in \"take a pop at solving crosswords\") **containing**(to secure) R(abbrev. for \"rector\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be fretful long after area is shelled (6)","output":"### Answer: REPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be fretful\n PINE(to long for;to yearn) **placed after**(after) \"area\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(is shelled)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hesitation over standing by exact limit (8)","output":"### Answer: RESTRICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: limit\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over) ER(an expression of hesitation) **plus**(standing by) STRICT(exact, as in \"a strict interpretation of the rules\").\nDefn: \u2026 as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Happening at university to almost everyone after a time (8)","output":"### Answer: EVENTUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: after a time\n EVENT(a happening) **plus**(at) U(abbrev. for \"university\") **plus**(to) \"all\"(everyone, as in \"thanks to all\") **minus its last letter**(almost \u2026). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish brought back recently get spread out (6)","output":"### Answer: DILATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: spread out\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 brought back) ID(a fish species? I can only found \"ide\", which in Swedish is \"id\") + LATE(recently? I think \"lately\" not \"late\" is the correct synonym, as in \"he has been behaving strangely lately\/recently\".)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garment from River Island splitting time and time again (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TEE SHIRT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garment\n TEES(the English river) + I(abbrev. for \"island\") **contained in**(splitting) [ HR(abbrev. for \"hour\", a period of time) **plus**(and \u2026 again) T(symbol for \"time\" in physics) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exclusive religious group embracing the essence of self (6)","output":"### Answer: SELECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exclusive\n SECT(a religious group) **containing**(embracing) **the middle 2 letters of**(the essence of) \"self\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sally in tears over ring found by a couple from Tenby (7)","output":"### Answer: RIPOSTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sally\n RIPS(tears;pulls apart, as in \"she rips his shirt off\") **containing**(over) O(letter signifying a ring or ring shape) **plus**(found by) **the 1st 2 letters of**(a couple from) \"Tenby\".\nDefn: A retort."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ancient priest, following an example, volunteers to quit (9)","output":"### Answer: PRIMITIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient\n PR(abbrev. for \"priest\") + \"imitative\"(following an example;mimicking) **minus**(\u2026 to quit) TA(abbrev. for the Territorial Army, consisting of volunteers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rank outsiders from Ireland managed to overcome City earlier (6)","output":"### Answer: RANCID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rank\n **The 1st and last letters of**(outsiders from) \"Ireland\" **placed below**(\u2026 earlier) [ RAN(managed, as in \"ran an organization\") **placed above**(to overcome, in a down clue) C(abbrev. for \"City\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Assistant's first to get to the bottom of plan (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plan\n AIDE(an assistant) **with its 1st letter**(\u2026's first) **moving to last position**(to get to the bottom of, in a down clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deliveries of nuts seen outside front of grocer's (8)","output":"### Answer: GOOGLIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deliveries\n GOOLIES(like \"nuts\", slang for \"testicles\") **containing**(outside) **the 1st letter of**(front of) \"grocer's\".\nDefn: \u2026 bowled in cricket, where the ball swerves in one direction, but breaks in the other."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belonging to the most famous group in Portugal is terrific (1-4)","output":"### Answer: A-LIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belonging to the most famous group\n **Hidden in**(in) \"Portugal is terrific\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charm offensive finally has Italian running back to engage you in conversation (7)","output":"### Answer: ENAMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charm\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"offensive\" **plus**(has) **reversal of**(\u2026 running back) ROMAN(one from the Italian Eternal City or one from the ancient Republic or Empire) **containing**(to engage) U(\"you\" as it is pronounced;in conversation). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Considered action to take over club (7)","output":"### Answer: DEBATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Considered\n DEED(action;an act) **containing**(to take over) BAT(a club)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feel better about having insurance (7)","output":"### Answer: RECOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feel better\n RE(about;in reference to) **plus**(having) COVER(insurance,as in \"do you have cover for any potential loss?\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop for a short time after queen enters gallery (9)","output":"### Answer: TERMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n [ MIN(abbrev. for \"minute\", a short period of time) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen) ] **contained in**(enters) TATE(any of the network of art galleries in London, Liverpool and St. Ives)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First-rate crack (3-5)","output":"### Answer: TOP-NOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: First-rate,crack\n I'm not sure how to parse this. It seems the setter intended this to be a double defn. clue, even though \"first-rate\", \"crack\" and \"top-notch\" are all synonymous to one another.  Is there another meaning common to only 2 of them?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Misconstrue part involving clergyman supporting soldiers in revolution (7)","output":"### Answer: PERVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Misconstrue\n PT(abbrev. for \"part\") **containing**(involving) **reversal of**(\u2026 in revolution) [REV(abbrev. for \"Reverend\", a clergyman) + RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers of the British Army) ].\nThe clue construction seems a bit loose: \"supporting\" in a down clue would indicate that RE comes before REV, leading to a reversal of [REREV]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endless nonsense about limit of understanding (7)","output":"### Answer: PATIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: understanding\n \"pants\"(slang for nonsense;something worthless) **minus its last letter**(Endless \u2026) **containing**(about) TIE(to limit;to restrict, as in \"my not possessing a vehicle ties me in my getting about\")\nDefn: and Answer: \u2026, as adjectives."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cancel industrial action (6)","output":"### Answer: STRIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancel,industrial action\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vexation shown by extremely perverse girl (5)","output":"### Answer: PEEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vexation\n **The 1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"perverse\" + EVE(a girl's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former PM heading off for a place of seclusion (4)","output":"### Answer: LAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a place of seclusion\n \"Blair\"(Tony, former prime minister of the UK) **minus its 1st letter**(heading off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I ate lunch drunk \u2014 wicked! (9)","output":"### Answer: UNETHICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: wicked\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) I ATE LUNCH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular place for data (5)","output":"### Answer: INPUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: data\n IN(popular;trendy) + PUT(to set in place).\nDefn: \u2026 put into a computer, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sort out will (7)","output":"### Answer: RESOLVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort out,will\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, or willpower;determination."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insect makes monk sit up (7,6)","output":"### Answer: PRAYING MANTIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insect\n PRAYING MAN(a whimsical defn. for a monk) + **reversal of**(\u2026 up) SIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The spirit of Ireland (4)","output":"### Answer: ELAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: The spirit\n **Hidden in**(of) \"Ireland \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to do jumps like a mountain goat? (4-6)","output":"### Answer: SURE-FOOTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: like a mountain goat\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 jumps) REFUSE TO DO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cloying smoke envelops orchestra (7)","output":"### Answer: FULSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cloying\n FUME(smoke) **containing**(envelops) LSO(abbrev. for the London Symphonic Orchestra \u2026 and symphony orchestras in a few other places too)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Provided backing before churchman's slip, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: FIELDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: slip, perhaps\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backing) IF(provided;conditional on) **plus**(before) ELDER(a presbyter;priest;churchman).\nDefn: An example of which;perhaps, is a slip, in cricket."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resident has no time to pack case (10)","output":"### Answer: NOMINATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: case\n NATIVE(one resident in, say, a country or region) **containing**(has \u2026 to pack) [O MIN](letter representing 0;no + abbrev. for \"minute\", a period of time).\nDefn: \u2026 in grammar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mineral starts to transform and loses colour (4)","output":"### Answer: TALC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mineral\n **The 1st letter of**(starts to) \"transform and loses colour \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fleet left before first light (7)","output":"### Answer: LANTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: light\n RN(abbrev. for the Royal Navy, the British fleet) **placed after**(\u2026 first) [ L(abbrev. for \"left\") + ANTE(prefix indicating before in time or position, as in \"antedate\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food for Roman artist, one carrying instrument (7)","output":"### Answer: RAVIOLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food for Roman\n [ RA(post-nominal letters for a member of the Royal Academy, an artist) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ] **containing**(carrying) VIOL(any of a family of stringed musical instruments)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse second preference (5)","output":"### Answer: SWILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse\n S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + WILL(a preference;an inclination towards, as in \"girls will be girls\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last kipper tie in range is exaggerated (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERDRAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: exaggerated\n [ **The last letter of**(Last) \"kipper \" + DRAW(a tie in a competitive match) ] **contained in**(in) OVEN(a range in the kitchen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One of 8 left house to spot endless celebs (7-8)","output":"### Answer: QUARTER-FINALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of 8 left\n QUARTER(to house;to provide with lodgings in a particular place) + \"find\"(to spot;to detect) **minus its last letter**(endless) + A-LIST(a real or imaginary list of the most celebrated or sought-after celebrities).\nDefn: \u2026 in, or going into, a knock-out competition. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forces people to take food here (4,4)","output":"### Answer: MESS HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forces people to take food here\n Cryptic defn: \"Forces people\" refers to those in the military forces."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's a bit of a fiddle kicking animal out of shelter (1-4)","output":"### Answer: F-HOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's a bit of a fiddle\n \"fox-hole\"(a small hole dug in the ground in a battle area to provide shelter against enemy fire) **minus**(kicking \u2026 out) \"ox\"(a domesticated animal).\nDefn: \u2026 viz. one of the f-shaped sound holes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrange to return foil after school (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHEDULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrange\n **Reversal of**(to return) ELUDE(to avoid and thus frustrate;foil someone from achieving his\/her plans) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) SCH(abbrev. for \"school\").\nDefn: \u2026 a series of events into time slots. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Move along before she drops hot pasty on the counter (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move along\n \"she \" **minus**(drops) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hot\") **placed below**(\u2026 before \u2026, in a down clue) **reversal of**(\u2026 on the counter) PALE(pasty;of the colour of paste, ie. whitish).\nDefn: \u2026 in time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dresses prior to breaking legs (9)","output":"### Answer: PINAFORES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dresses\n AFORE(before;prior to) **contained in**(breaking) PINS(slang for one's legs) "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medical support left around noon (6)","output":"### Answer: SPLINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medical support\n SPLIT(slang for \"to leave\", as in \"let's split before the cops arrive\") **containing**(around) N(abbrev. for \"noon\").\nDefn: \u2026 for a broken bone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Actors inside get moving with these (5,10)","output":"### Answer: STAGE DIRECTIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actors inside get moving with these\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 moving) ACTORS INSIDE GET.\nDefn: \u2026, ie. inside the theatre and onstage. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indicated empty lavatory in a very obvious way (9)","output":"### Answer: POINTEDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a very obvious way\n POINTED(indicated the whereabouts of something) + \"lavatory\" ***minus all its inner letters***(empty \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant some after a hot spell (8)","output":"### Answer: FEVERFEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n FEW(some) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) FEVER(a period of high body temperature;a hot spell). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crooked Shakespearean character enters country from the south (8)","output":"### Answer: DIAGONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crooked\n IAGO(character in Shakespeare's Othello) **contained in**(enters) **reversal of**(\u2026 from the south, in a down clue) LAND(a country).\nOn first pass, \"crooked\" doesn't seem synonymous with \"diagonal\". The former means bent or twisted, whilst the latter means straight but oblique, ie. neither horizontal nor vertical. But I suppose they could convey the same sense when used thus:  \"That picture frame on the wall is crooked.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheap metal sink (6)","output":"### Answer: TINPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheap\n TIN(a metal) + POT(in billiards, to sink a ball into a pocket)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First Lady accepts Bill's fudge (5)","output":"### Answer: EVADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fudge\n EVE(the biblical first lady) **containing**(accepts) AD(an advertising bill;poster).\nDefn: \u2026, which politicians do a lot of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fashionable mink has one consumed with anger (9)","output":"### Answer: INFURIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: anger\n IN(fashionable, as in \"the in-crowd\") + FUR(a coat made from the fur of an animal, say, the mink) **plus**(has) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + ATE(consumed).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead a meeting about Barnet (5)","output":"### Answer: CHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lead a meeting\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about;approximately, in reference to dates, especially years) + HAIR(from rhyming slang \"Barnet fair\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outside cooking food, Tommy for one has a great time (4,3)","output":"### Answer: GOOD FUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: great time\n **Anagram of**(cooking) FOOD **contained in**(Outside \u2026) GUN(an example of which;for one, is the Thompson sub-machine gun, shortened to \"Tommy gun\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Parisian in apartment on Seine's left bank shows off (7)","output":"### Answer: FLAUNTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: shows off\n UN(French or Parisian language for \"a\") **contained in**(in) FLAT(a residential apartment) **plus**(on) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's left bank, in an across clue) \"Seine\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retired doctor's a space geek (4)","output":"### Answer: NERD \n ### Explanation: Definition: geek\n **Reversal of**(Retired) [ DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") + EN(a unit of measurement of space in printing of text) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: President has vocal slip welcoming Yemeni leader and causes chaos (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PLAYS HAVOC \n ### Explanation: Definition: causes chaos\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 slip) [ P(abbrev. for \"President\") + HAS VOCAL ] **containing**(welcoming) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Yemeni\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice and see about small point capably (7)","output":"### Answer: ADEPTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: capably\n AD(short for \"advertisement\", a promotional notice) **plus**(and) ELY(the see or the place in which the cathedral under a bishop's authority stands, in this instance, in Cambridgeshire, England) **containing**(about) PT(abbrev.;small for \"point\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stand amid Scottish mountain ferns \u2026 (7)","output":"### Answer: BRACKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: ferns\n RACK(a stand, eg. for storing tools in a workshop) **contained in**(amid) BEN(a mountain, especially in Scottish place names). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: and search area for a place to shoot (5,5)","output":"### Answer: RIFLE RANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a place to shoot\n RIFLE(to search through in a hurry) + RANGE(an area covered by something). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Storyteller picked up old instrument (4)","output":"### Answer: LYRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old instrument\n **Homophone of**(\u2026. picked up) \"liar\"(a teller of untrue stories)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tempted to cite negligence in death (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTICED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tempted\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 negligence) CITE **contained in**(in) END(death, the final end). An unusual anagram indicator."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of Guatemala is experiencing disease (7)","output":"### Answer: MALAISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: disease\n **Hidden in**(Part of) \"Guatemala is experiencing\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mysterious English couple conceal revolutionary passion (5)","output":"### Answer: EERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mysterious\n E,E(a couple of the abbrev. for \"English\") **containing**(conceal) **reversal of**(revolutionary) IRE(anger, an example of a passion;a strong emotion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looking back wistfully at closing building (9)","output":"### Answer: NOSTALGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looking back wistfully\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 building) AT CLOSING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ivy gets state's North American representative to turn up (8,7)","output":"### Answer: VIRGINIA CREEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ivy\n VIRGINIA(a state in the USA) + CREE(one of the North American Indian tribes) + **reversal of**(\u2026 to turn up) REP(short for \"representative\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Definitely from St Andrews? (2,6)","output":"### Answer: OF COURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Definitely\n OF(from, as in \"St Andrews is 50 km northeast of Edinburgh\") + COURSE(of 18 holes of golf, several of which St Andrews famously has). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frequently supports credit for small farm \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: CROFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: small farm\n OFT(literary form of \"often\";frequently) **placed below**(supports, in a down clue) CR(abbrev. for \"credit\", in accounting).\nDefn: \u2026, especially in Scotland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: outbuildings and temporary pasture in part of Yorkshire (8)","output":"### Answer: BARNSLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Yorkshire\n BARNS(outbuildings of a farm) **plus**(and) LEY(land temporarily used for grazing for only a season or a limited number of years)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have permit to go by plane, then lose it! (3,3)","output":"### Answer: LET FLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: lose it\n LET(to give permission to) + FLY(to go by plane). I'll have to ignore \"have\", as \"to let\" is to \"give\", not \"have\", permission.\nDefn: To lose one's cool\/temper. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse place to get rid of stockpile (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SCRAP HEAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse place\n SCRAP(to get rid of;to discard) + HEAP(a stockpile;a lot of the same thing that you set aside for use later).\nDefn: A place to get rid of;pile your refuse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vehicle's brought back with thanks from pilot (6)","output":"### Answer: SATNAV \n ### Explanation: Definition: pilot\n **Reversal of**(\u2026's brought back) [ VAN(a vehicle) **plus**(with) TAS(plural of \"ta\";informal term for \"thank you\") ]. Is the reversal indicator slightly misplaced?\nAnswer: Short for a satellite navigation system, used for tracking one's position, and hence used to pilot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How to make pear juice for a media Q & A session? (5,10)","output":"### Answer: PRESS CONFERENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a media Q & A session\n PRESS(how to make juice from a fruit) CONFERENCE(a variety of pears)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Patient carrier's challenge to the Queen (9)","output":"### Answer: STRETCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Patient carrier\n STRETCH(a challenge;a difficult and demanding task) **plus**(to) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One in two unions has great aims blurred over time (8)","output":"### Answer: BIGAMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One in two unions\n BIG(great) + **anagram of**(\u2026 blurred) AIMS **placed above**(over, in a down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\", in physics).\nDefn: \u2026, marriage unions, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They carry means of entry to important groups (3,5)","output":"### Answer: KEY RINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They carry means of entry\n KEY(important;crucial) + RINGS(groups of people or things arranged in a circle, or groups of people with a shared purpose). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Days ahead for fellow taking Aussie truck round old city (6)","output":"### Answer: FUTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Days ahead\n F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") **plus**(taking) UTE(Australian term for a utility truck) **containing**(round) UR(the ancient Mesopotamian city). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nowadays onset of diabetes in middle age is increasing (6)","output":"### Answer: ADDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: increasing\n AD(abbrev. for \"anno domini\", indicating time after the birth of Christ, ie. nowadays) + **the 1st letter of**(onset of) \"diabetes\" + IN + **the middle letter of**(middle) \"age\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Care about keeping student untroubled (5)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: untroubled\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) CARE **containing**(keeping) L(from the L-plate, displayed by a student or learner driver)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Back-slapping male with cultural pretensions (6)","output":"### Answer: HEARTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Back-slapping\n HE(pronoun for a male person) + ARTY(with cultural pretensions)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's plain Dad is going back and forth with payment (8)","output":"### Answer: APPARENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's plain\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 is going back) PA(informal term for one's Dad) **plus**(\u2026is going \u2026 forth) PA(Dad) **plus**(with) RENT(payment for a let premises)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regions about to receive hand- outs (6)","output":"### Answer: REALMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regions\n RE(about;with reference to) **plus**(to receive) ALMS(hand-outs to the poor)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shipping company after vessel for lubricant product (8)","output":"### Answer: VASELINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lubricant product\n LINE(a shipping company, as in the P&O Line) **placed after**(after) VASE(a vessel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pains grip sick Greek hero (8)","output":"### Answer: ACHILLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek hero\n ACHES(pains) **containing**(grip) ILL(sick).\nDefn: \u2026 of the Trojan War."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Join a number in this place (6)","output":"### Answer: ADHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Join\n A + D(Roman numeral for 500) + HERE(in this place)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take a girl out some fruit (4)","output":"### Answer: DATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take a girl out,some fruit\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The way in which American financial interests operate (4,6)","output":"### Answer: WALL STREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: The way in which American financial interests operate\n Cryptic defn: The street;way which literally is the location of, and figuratively stands for, the American financial centre."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Government official making conclusive changes (10)","output":"### Answer: VICECONSUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Government official\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 changes) CONCLUSIVE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run and hide (4)","output":"### Answer: PELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run,hide\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Subject matter about right for a mundane circle (6)","output":"### Answer: TROPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: for a mundane circle\n TOPIC(the subject matter being talked or written about) **containing**(about) R(abbrev. for \"right\").\nDefn: One of the two parallels of latitude of the earth, or mundane;earthly circle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ageless saint and god (5,3)","output":"### Answer: PETER PAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ageless\n PETER(the saint at the gates of Heaen) **plus**(and) PAN(ancient Greek god frolicking in the forests and pastures).\nAnswer: \u2026, as a modifying noun, as in \"Peter Pan looks\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poor tip diner provided, showing no fear (8)","output":"### Answer: INTREPID \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing no fear\n **Anagram of**(Poor) TIP DINER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place to meet after a drive (6)","output":"### Answer: AVENUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drive\n VENUE(place for a meeting) **placed after**(after) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Such a girl presumably doesn't keep her boyfriends hanging about (4-4)","output":"### Answer: GOOD-TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Such a girl\n Cryptic defn: Someone, in this case, she, who keeps good time is punctual, and presumably doesn't keep her boyfriends waiting;hanging about. And being a good-time;fun-loving girl, she presumably doesn't hang about when it comes to having fun. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A company that floated to avoid liquidation ended up here (6)","output":"### Answer: ARARAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: up here\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the boatload of animals in Noah's Ark that escaped liquidation;extinction by the gigantic liquidation aka the Great Flood, and ended atop this Mount."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Virginia right to get a place in tough university (7)","output":"### Answer: HARVARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: university\n [ VA(abbrev. for the US state of Virginia) + R(abbrev. for \"right\") ] **contained in**(to get a place in) HARD(tough)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An old man with the twitch is listless (9)","output":"### Answer: APATHETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: listless\n A(like \"an\", an article in grammar) + PA(an informal term for an old man) **plus**(with) THE + TIC(an uncontrollable twitch of a muscle)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holy place that may throb with intense activity (6)","output":"### Answer: TEMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holy place,that may throb with intense activity\n Double defn: 2nd: That part of your head that may throb when you're engaged in intense activity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top dog, say (4)","output":"### Answer: PEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"peke\"(a canine breed). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Account provided once date has been amended (8)","output":"### Answer: ANECDOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Account\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 has been amended) ONCE DATE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Omit a vowel? I'd easily included it (5)","output":"### Answer: ELIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Omit\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 included it) \"vowel? I'd easily\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At that point, change for the theatre (7)","output":"### Answer: THEREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: At that point\n **Anagram of**(change for the) THEATRE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bones for stays (7)","output":"### Answer: REMAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bones,stays\n Double defn: 1st: What's left of a corpse after a time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tempts a number to break rules (7)","output":"### Answer: ALLURES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tempts\n A + L(Roman numeral for 50) **plus**(to) **anagram of**(break) RULES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watch first man to take over \u2013 it's a surprise (3-6)","output":"### Answer: EYE-OPENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's a surprise\n EYE(to watch) + OPENER(in cricket, the one who is first in the batting order, ie. who faces the first over)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'd interrupted to stress something unintentional (8)","output":"### Answer: ACCIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: something unintentional\n I'D **contained in**(interrupted) ACCENT(to stress a syllable or word in speech)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Given to change, yet preventing its political implementation (7)","output":"### Answer: VETOING \n ### Explanation: Definition: preventing its political implementation\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 change) GIVEN TO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get browned off with a chap on the Circle Line (7)","output":"### Answer: TANGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Circle Line\n TAN(to get a brown skin colouring after exposure to the sun) **plus**(with) GENT(a gentleman;a chap).\nDefn: \u2026, or, rather, a line touching a circle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: You and I declare he's a man of the cloth (6)","output":"### Answer: WEAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a man of the cloth\n WE(pronoun referring to you and I together) + AVER(to declare;to assert).\nDefn: \u2026, or, rather, one who produces cloth from yarns, threads, etc, and not one with the clerical habit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beat unconscious, then execute! (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beat\n OUT(unconscious;out of consciousness) **plus**(then) DO(to execute;to perform an action)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Settled business (4)","output":"### Answer: FIRM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Settled,business\n Double defn: 1st: Decided, as in, \"are you firm in your choice of running mate?\"; and 2nd: A commercial organisation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop in cobbled side street (6)","output":"### Answer: DESIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n **Anagram of**(cobbled) SIDE + ST(abbrev. for \"street\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indifferent about protecting extremely inflamed blister near the mouth (4,4)","output":"### Answer: COLD SORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: inflamed blister near the mouth\n [COLD(indifferent to;lacking warmth or affection) + RE(about;with reference to) ] **containing**(protecting) SO(extremely;very, as in \"you're so cold\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make publicly known at opening of parish club (6)","output":"### Answer: PUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: club\n UTTER(to say something out loud, so that it's publicly known) **placed after**(at) **the 1st letter of**(opening of) \"parish \".\nDefn: \u2026 in a golf set."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carefully studies article going into race being fixed (8)","output":"### Answer: CONSTANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fixed\n CONS(carefully studies) + [ AN(an article in grammar) **contained in**(going into) TT(abbrev. for \"Tourist Trophy\", the annual motorcycle races held in the Isle of Man) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seriously affected by changes to trek in South Carolina (8)","output":"### Answer: STRICKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seriously affected\n **Anagram of**(changes to) [TREK IN + SC(abbrev. for the US state of South Carolina)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unruffled by prophet in conversation about space (6)","output":"### Answer: SERENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unruffled\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in conversation) \"seer\"(a prophet) **containing**(about) EN(a unit of measurement of space in the printing of text)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Struggle over stopping it turning left (4)","output":"### Answer: TOIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggle\n O(abbrev. for \"over\", in cricket scores) **contained in**(stopping) **reversal of**(\u2026 turning) IT + L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Key on laptop due to be replaced is of no more use (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CLAPPED OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: of no more use\n C(one of the keys in music) **plus**(on) **anagram of**(\u2026 to be replaced) LAPTOP DUE.\nDefn: Worn out from age or overuse, and hence unable to be used any more."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old agricultural workers taking in Liberal leader's inconsequential remark (10)","output":"### Answer: PLEASANTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: inconsequential remark\n PEASANTRY(traditional agricultural workers, especially in the Middle Ages, or in any pre-industrial society) **containing**(taking in) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Liberal\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proceed with difficulty when airship fails to start (4)","output":"### Answer: LIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proceed with difficulty\n \"blimp\"(a small non-rigid airship, wingless and filled with lighter-than-air gas) **minus its 1st letter**(fails to start)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horse around a lot in the middle of Oslo (8)","output":"### Answer: STALLION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horse\n **Anagram of**(around) [A LOT IN + **the middle 2 letters of**(the middle of) \"Oslo \"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Material to make underwear collected by girl after church (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAMBRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Material\n [ BRA(feminine underwear) **contained in**(collected by) AMY(a girl's name) ] **placed after**(after) CH(abbrev. for \"church\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sack Virginia during a fit of madness (6)","output":"### Answer: RAVAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sack\n VA(abbrev. for US state of Virginia) **contained in**(during) RAGE(a fit of madness;anger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make weak literary tailor back off from scrap at first (8)","output":"### Answer: ENFEEBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make weak\n FEEBLE(Francis, woman's tailor turned soldier in Shakespeare's King Henry IV Part 2) **placed after**(\u2026 at first) \"end\"(scrap;a small bit left at the end after use) **minus its last letter**(back off from \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Union dispute ultimately leads to workers appearing in court (6)","output":"### Answer: CEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Union\n [ Ll0(\u2026 ultimately) \"dispute \" **plus**(leads to) MEN(workers) ] **contained in**(appearing in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set down almost half a dozen in storehouse (7)","output":"### Answer: DEPOSIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set down\n \"six\"(half a dozen) **minus its last letter**(almost \u2026) **contained in**(in) DEPOT(a storehouse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vase held by sculpted saint seen on top of Elgar's grave (9)","output":"### Answer: SATURNINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: grave\n URN(a vase) **contained in**(held by) **anagram of**(sculpted) SAINT **placed above**\n(seen on, in a down clue) **the 1st letter of**(top of, in a down clue) \"Elgar\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outline of small boat (6)","output":"### Answer: SKETCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outline\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + KETCH(a small boat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An honour to accept Orbison's first instrument (4)","output":"### Answer: OBOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\n OBE(abbrev. for Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, an honour from the British monarchy) **containing**(to accept) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Orbison\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Break off to criticise girl in front of Rex (8)","output":"### Answer: DISSEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Break off\n DISS(to criticise) + EVE(a girl's name) **placed above**(in front of, in a down clue) R(abbrev. for \"Rex\", Latin for \"king\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rowe oddly neglected to include talk about language (5)","output":"### Answer: OSAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: language\n \"Rowe \" **minus its 1st and 3rd letters**(oddly neglected) **containing**(to include) **reversal of**(\u2026 about) GAS(slang for empty and idle talk).\nDefn: \u2026 of a North American Indian people."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Implore conservationists to step in before soldiers return (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Implore\n NT(abbrev. for the National Trust, an organisation concerned with the conservation of historic buildings, monuments, and countryside) **contained in**(to step in) ERE(poetic form of \"before\") +** reversal of**(\u2026 return) TA(abbrev. for the Territorial Army of volunteer soldiers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Significant to find Swiss nationalist in government (7)","output":"### Answer: TELLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Significant\n TELL(William, Swiss nationalist and bowman) + IN + G(abbrev. for \"government\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run for a time with a couple of teachers after work (7)","output":"### Answer: OPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run\n [ ERA(a long period of time) **plus**(with) **the 2 letters of**(a couple of) \"teachers \" ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a musical work)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be born in spring (9)","output":"### Answer: ORIGINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be born,spring\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Congregate in dining area in island retreat (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSEMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Congregate\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 retreat) [MESS(a dining area for members of the armed forces) **contained in**(in) ELBA(a Mediterranean island) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticise American revolutionary's swagger (7)","output":"### Answer: PANACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: swagger\n PAN(to criticise severely) + A(abbrev. for \"American\") + CHE(Guevara, Argentinean revolutionary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Speculation over general's tart (7)","output":"### Answer: PUNGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tart\n PUNT(a bet;a speculation) **containing**(over) GEN(abbrev. for \"general\", the military rank)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: End of public holidays in Split (6)","output":"### Answer: CLEAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Split\n **Last letter of**(End of) \"public\" + LEAVE(holidays;vacation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Waller perhaps turned to Falkland initially for support (5)","output":"### Answer: STAFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: support\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned) FATS(reference to;perhaps, Waller, American jazz pianist) **plus**(to) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"Falkland\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acknowledge an American astronomer in speech (4)","output":"### Answer: HAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Acknowledge\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in speech) \"Hale\"(George Ellery or Alan \u2013 take your pick \u2013 American astronomers, the latter co-discoverer of the Hale-Bopp comet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absolute idiot on top of Ned Flanders's place (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTWERP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flanders's place\n A(absolute;perfect;ideal) + [ TWERP(an idiot) **placed after**(on, in an across clue) **the 1st letter of**(top of) \"Ned\". I'm not totally sure of A being a synonym for \"absolute\". I've considered two other explanations: one with \"on\" as an unsatisfactory containment indicator, and another with \"a\" as an abbreviation that I can't find in the references I have.\nDefn: \u2026, specifically a port in Flanders, the northern region of Belgium."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beginning of bumpy roller coaster exposes boob (7)","output":"### Answer: BLOOPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: boob\n **The 1st letter of**(Beginning of) \"bumpy \"+ LOOPER(term for a roller coaster that, well, loops, incorporated in the names of a number of such roller coasters).**\nDefn: An error;a blunder."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Footballer in Arsenal trousers who practises first position? (9)","output":"### Answer: BALLERINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: who practises first position\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 trousers) \"Footballer in Arsenal\"\nDefn: \u2026, ie. the first of standard placements of the feet in ballet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tip for napping, post vacation (5)","output":"### Answer: PRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tip\n PRO(for;in favour of) + \"napping\" **minus all its inner letters**(post vacation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rose regularly, always welcomed light (4)","output":"### Answer: RAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: light\n **The 1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"Rose\" **containing**(\u2026 welcomed) AY(poetic or archaic synonym of \"always\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Junk I can't say to leave at home (10)","output":"### Answer: STAYCATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: leave at home\n **Anagram of**(Junk) I CAN'T SAY TO.\nDefn: A vacation spent pursuing leisure activities whilst staying at home "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Escaped frequent fines (3,3)","output":"### Answer: GOT OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Escaped\n [GO TO](to visit;to frequent) + F,F(plural of abbrev. of \"fine\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frame Dave's mate \u2014 relatively finished! (7)","output":"### Answer: CHASSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frame\n CHAS(one half of Chas 'n' Dave, English pop rock duo) **plus**(\u2026-ly finished) SIS(a relative)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chap from Santander's supply of loans (7)","output":"### Answer: ALFONSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chap from Santander\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's supply) OF LOANS.\nDefn: Name of a guy from, perhaps, Santander in northern Spain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supporting position of legal hooker? (6)","output":"### Answer: ONSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: position of legal hooker\n [ON SIDE](on someone's side;supporting someone).\nDefn: In other words, in rugby rules, a position where the hooker can stand in a lineout without being offside, the latter forbidding him from interfering with play. Definitely not the position of a sex worker, legal or not."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man set trap that's crushed more than one flat (10)","output":"### Answer: APARTMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: more than one flat\n **Anagram of**(\u2026that's crushed) MAN SET TRAP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl's large \u2014 you see why in audition (4)","output":"### Answer: LUCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\n L(abbrev. for \"large\") + **homophone of**(\u2026 in audition) [\"you\" + \"see\" + \"why\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A shade closer to runner wearing sporty line (5)","output":"### Answer: OCHRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A shade\n **Last letter of**(closer to) \"runner\" **contained in**(wearing) OCHE(a line in the sports;game of darts behind which a player must stand to throw)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buffet had menu, as open (9)","output":"### Answer: UNASHAMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: open\n **Anagram of**(Buffet) HAD MENU, AS.\nDefn: \u2026;unconcealed;unabashed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harry and Mary \u2014 one of them works on the railway (7)","output":"### Answer: YARDMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of them works on the railway\n **Anagram of**(Harry) AND MARY. \"of them\" confuses the defn., as it indicates a plural answer. The clue works just as well without those 2 words."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thrill of thirteenth rally (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTHRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thrill\n **Hidden in**(of) \"thirteenth rally\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Light warning bank's not opened (5)","output":"### Answer: AMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light warning\n \"camber\"(a bank;a bend on a road, railway, track, etc. where the outside is built higher than the inside to reduce the effects of centrifugal force on vehicles) **minus its 1st letter** (\u2026's not opened)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demanding cyclist cycles \u2014 call to get going (5-2)","output":"### Answer: TALLY-HO \n ### Explanation: Definition: call to get going \n TALL(demanding, as in \"a tall order\") + HOY(Chris, former British champion cyclist, now racing driver) **with its last letter moving to the start of the name**(cycles).\nDefn: \u2026, at a hunt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Senior official's vote in chamber's first up (4)","output":"### Answer: EXEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Senior official\n X(letter indicating a vote for) **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026 up) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"chamber\" **spelt out**. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last chance for ace? (5,2,2,6)","output":"### Answer: POINT OF NO RETURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Last chance\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the point gained in tennis with an ace, a serve which the opponent can't return."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One that almost sailed may be fat with tobacco jars (5,10)","output":"### Answer: BOATY MCBOATFACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One that almost sailed\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 jars) [ MAY BE FAT **plus**(with) TOBACCO ].\nDefn: What the new British research ship would have been called, if a website poll had prevailed. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Help to raise issue? (4-1-5)","output":"### Answer: OOPS-A-DAISY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Help to raise issue\n Cryptic defn: Exclamation when lifting a child into the air;help to raise issue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impostors had to start among trapped animals (7)","output":"### Answer: PHONIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impostors\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 to start) \"had\" **contained in**(among) PONIES(animals used to pull traps;light 2-wheeled carriages)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They're temporarily on throne (on loo) (7)","output":"### Answer: REGENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're temporarily on throne\n RE(with reference to;on, as in \"re the subject of\") + GENTS(a loo;a toilet, for males, where you would find thrones too)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quickly finish drink by moving arm, set towards mouth (10)","output":"### Answer: DOWNSTREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: towards mouth\n DOWN(to quickly finish a drink) **plus**(by) **anagram of**(moving) ARM, SET.\nDefn: \u2026 of a river."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vote for right representatives of love (7)","output":"### Answer: AMATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: of love\n [ AM A TORY ](as might be said by one who votes for representatives to Parliament from the right of the political spectrum). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bulb one unexpectedly discovers! (7)","output":"### Answer: FLASHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bulb,one unexpectedly discovers\n Double defn: 1. A bulb that is operated by a device that switches it on and off alternately; and 2nd: One who suddenly and unexpectedly uncovers;dis-covers his\/her genitals in public."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moon was this close to asteroid, more suspect (7)","output":"### Answer: DRUMMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moon was this\n **Last letter of**(close to) \"asteroid\" + RUMMER(more suspect;odder;stranger).\nDefn: What Keith Moon was in the English rock group, The Who."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call when in range (5)","output":"### Answer: YODEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call\n Cryptic defn: A call where the voice's pitch changes repeated and rapidly, traditionally used for communication in the Swiss Alpine range."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guess marksman still finished (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guess,marksman,still,finished\n Multiple defn: 1st: A guess at something, as in \"What am I thinking? Take a shot at it.\"; and 2nd: \u2026 as in \"he was a good shot\"; and 3rd: A single photograph shot with a camera; and 4th: \u2026;exhausted;in bad shape, as in \"my feet are shot after that trek\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cast in 10 officers (6)","output":"### Answer: POLICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: officers\n \"c\" **substituted for** \"t\" **in**(C as t in) \"polite\"(solution to 10 across)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Felon with power abused imperial crown (8)","output":"### Answer: CRIMINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Felon\n [\"criminal\"(a felon) **plus**(with) \"power\"] = **anagram of**(abused) \"imperial crown \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The mind of a sincere Brummie (8)","output":"### Answer: CEREBRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: The mind\n **Hidden in**(of a) \"sincere Brummie \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Courteous and quiet Eliot composition can make poet almost ill and another inflamed within (6)","output":"### Answer: POLITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Courteous\n Triple wordplay. 1st: **Anagram of**(\u2026 composition) [ P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical instruction to play quietly) + ELIOT]; and 2nd: **Anagram of**(can make) [POET + \"ill\" **minus its last letter**(almost \u2026) ] ; and 3: POE(Edgar Allan, another poet) **containing**(\u2026 within) LIT(inflamed) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come to judge brute briefly infiltrating our chaps in action (6,6)","output":"### Answer: HABEAS CORPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come to judge\n \"beast\"(a brute) **minus its last letter**(briefly) **contained in**(infiltrating) **anagram of**(\u2026 in action) OUR CHAPS.\nDefn: An order requiring a person to be brought before a judge;come to judge, especially to determine whether his\/her detention is lawful. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Articulation that is ultimately quick on the uptake and keen to change (4)","output":"### Answer: KNEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Articulation\n Double wordplay. 1st: **The last letters, respectively, of**(ultimately) \"quick on the uptake\"; and 2nd: **Anagram of**(\u2026 to change) KEEN.\nDefn: An anatomical joint."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Section of the nursery where tennis players sleep? (8)","output":"### Answer: SEEDBEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Section of the nursery\n SEED-BEDS(cryptically, where seeded tennis players might sleep).\nDefn: \u2026 garden."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Culottes Lafayette pulled up somewhat too tight, hence his voice (8)","output":"### Answer: FALSETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Culottes Lafayette pulled up somewhat too tight, hence his voice\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 pulled up) and **hidden in**(\u2026 somewhat) \"Culottes Lafayette \".\nDefn: Lafayette's high-pitched voice as a result of his culottes being pulled up tight against his crown jewels. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tall island pine (4)","output":"### Answer: LONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tall,island,pine\n Triple defn: 1st: Having more than usual length, as in \"a tall walking stick\"; and 2nd: \u2026 in New York, USA; and 3rd: To yearn deeply for."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Miss aromatic stew in food supplies (12)","output":"### Answer: COMMISSARIAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: food supplies\n **Anagram of**(.. stew) MISS AROMATIC. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looking for some cannabis, troublemaker orbits restaurant (6)","output":"### Answer: BISTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: restaurant\n Double wordplay. 1st: **Hidden in**(Looking for some) \"cannabis, troublemaker\"; and 2nd: **Anagram of**(troublemaker) ORBITS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All-nite dancing? Count on it (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTIRELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: All\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dancing) NITE + RELY(to count;depend on somebody or something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Became aware of Beryl unclothed at the metal works (8)","output":"### Answer: SMELTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: the metal works\n SMELT(became aware of, literally or figuratively) + \"Beryl\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(unclothed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Women's trouble (6)","output":"### Answer: MALADY \n ### Explanation: Definition: trouble\n MA(a woman) + LADY(another woman)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign of fish found swimming upstream (4)","output":"### Answer: OMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 found swimming upstream, in a down clue) NEMO(fish character who was abducted and then found in the computer-animated film, \"Finding Nemo\". Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rotten cheese? It's found in Greenland (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ICE SHEETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: found in Greenland\n **Anagram of**(Rotten) CHEESE? IT'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover provided, if born and raised within Eurozone borders (6)","output":"### Answer: ENROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 and raised) BORN **contained in**(within) **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 borders) \"Eurozone\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Olympic season at variance with feeling (15)","output":"### Answer: COMPASSIONATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with feeling\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 variance) OLYMPIC SEASON AT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Devil played a role and got stuck (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPACTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: stuck\n IMP(a mischievous creature;a little devil, you might say) + ACTED(played a role, on stage, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stepford wife takes her top off and reveals bum (5)","output":"### Answer: IDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: bum\n \"Midler\"(Bette, actress who played a character that became one of the Stepford wives in the 2004 film of that name) **minus its 1st letter**(takes her top off).\nDefn: \u2026, as in a whole person, and not just part."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With regard to finance, capital loss is staggering (10)","output":"### Answer: ASTOUNDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: staggering\n [AS TO](with regard to) + \"funding\"(finance;funds) **minus its 1st letter**(\u2026, capital loss)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opposition to most angina treatment (10)","output":"### Answer: ANTAGONISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opposition \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 treatment) MOST ANGINA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dined with artist, bill's covered for both parties (9)","output":"### Answer: BILATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: for both parties \n [ ATE(dined) **plus**(with) RA(post nominal letters for a member of the Royal Academy;an artist) ] **contained in**(\u2026's covered;\u2026 has covered) BILL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starting over, the ophthalmic surgeons manage to get the wrong instrument! (8)","output":"### Answer: OTOSCOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the wrong instrument\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(Starting) \"over, the ophthalmic surgeons\" + COPE(to manage;to deal effectively with).\nDefn: An instrument that would be right for an ear specialist, but not ophthalmic surgeons. Another WIWD clue. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Martyr men (6)","output":"### Answer: VICTIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Martyr\n VIC(a man's name) + TIM(another man's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A place to stay in a remote location (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: A place to stay\n **Hidden in**(in a) \"remote location\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slowly shift PC and get Apple, good but oddly deficient (4)","output":"### Answer: PLOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slowly shift,PC\n  \"Apple\" **minus its 1st, 3rd, and 5th letters **+ \"good\" **minus its 1st and 3rd letters**(\u2026 but oddly deficient, for each word).\nDouble defn: 2nd: Slang for a policeman;a PC(abbrev. for \"police constable\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plain background \u2013 it disappeared from Berlin leader's place? (9)","output":"### Answer: WALLPAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plain background\n WALL(the one in Berlin which disappeared\/came down in 1989) + PAPER(or newspaper, where you'd find a leader;a leading editorial).\nDefn: Something plain and bland that provides an unobtrusive background, as in \"wallpaper music\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Panic or fuss restricted in island (5)","output":"### Answer: CORFU \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 restricted) \"Panic or fuss\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut endlessly hackneyed material \u2013 it's old hat (7)","output":"### Answer: TRICORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: old hat\n \"trim\"(to cut, especially the edges of something) **minus its last letter**(endlessly) + CORN(hackneyed;banal material)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old college in shade beyond hope of revival? (7)","output":"### Answer: EXTINCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: beyond hope of revival?\n EX-(prefix indicating \"old\";former) + [ C(abbrev. for \"college\") **contained in**(in) TINT(a shade of colour) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Individual cycling for a long period (3)","output":"### Answer: EON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a long period\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cycling) ONE(an individual)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweet cider duping drunk (4,7)","output":"### Answer: RICE PUDDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) CIDER DUPING.\nDefn: A dessert course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It could be kept by sacred order (5)","output":"### Answer: CREDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: It could be kept by sacred order\n **Hidden in**(kept by) \"sacred order \".\nDefn: A formal system of beliefs, that could be kept by a religious order. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen and King show frailty (3)","output":"### Answer: ERR \n ### Explanation: Definition: show frailty\n ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen) **plus**(and) R(abbrev. for \"Rex\", a king).\nDefn: To show a frailty;a fault in character or morals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support walk in ostentatious style (5)","output":"### Answer: STRUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support,walk in ostentatious style\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One keen on butter picks spread in small quantity (11)","output":"### Answer: LICKSPITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One keen on butter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 spread) PICKS **contained in**(in) LITTLE(a small quantity).\nDefn: Somewhat cryptic: One who is keen on;likes to butter up;to servilely flatter someone, ie. a toady. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fitting bathroom feature, first to last (3)","output":"### Answer: APT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fitting\n TAP(a bathroom feature) **with its 1st letter moved to the end of the word**(first to last)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comical Welsh politician on drugs? (7)","output":"### Answer: AMUSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comical\n AM(abbrev. for \"Assembly Member\", of the legislative National Assembly of Wales) + USING(slang for being on drugs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unorthodox priest admitting nothing in quick comeback (7)","output":"### Answer: RIPOSTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: quick comeback\n **Anagram of**(Unorthodox) PRIEST **containing**(admitting) O(letter indicating 0;nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For audience, catalogue composer (5)","output":"### Answer: LISZT \n ### Explanation: Definition: composer\n **Homophone of**(For audience) \"list\"(a catalogue of items).\nDefn: Franz, Hungarian composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German and English police trailed by journalist lacking resolve? (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDECIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking resolve\n UND(German for \"and\") + E(abbrev. for \"English\") + CID(abbrev. for \"Criminal Investigation Department\", a branch of the police force) **plus at the end**(trailed by) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\", a journalist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heavy blow given to man in bandage (6)","output":"### Answer: SWATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bandage\n SWAT(a heavy blow, like what you'd do to a fly) **plus**(given to) HE(pronoun for a man)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Day lost in involvement in union (8)","output":"### Answer: ALLIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: union\n \"d\"(abbrev. for \"day\") **deleted from**(lost in) \"dalliance\"(a brief and casual involvement with something, or a brief and causal romantic or sexual involvement with someone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: University sportsman with several heading off producing racket (10)","output":"### Answer: UPROARIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: producing racket\n U(abbrev. for \"university\") + PRO(short for a \"professional\", often refering to a sportsman) **plus**(with) \"various\"(several kinds) **minus its 1st letter**(heading off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put positive slant on brief road excursion? (4)","output":"### Answer: SPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put positive slant on,brief road excursion\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 in a vehicle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What generous barman might offer individualist (4,6)","output":"### Answer: FREE SPIRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: individualist\n Cryptically, drinks at no charge from a generous barman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Murray, say, starts to serve clinically on tour (4)","output":"### Answer: SCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Murray, say\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"serve clinically on tour\".\nDefn: An example;say, of a Scottish surname; a well-known person with it is Andy, tennis champion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink nearby announced in kingdom (6)","output":"### Answer: BRUNEI \n ### Explanation: Definition: kingdom\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 announced) [ \"brew\"(an alcoholic drink that is brewed, such as beer) + \"nigh\"(nearby) ].\nDefn: An oil-producing kingdom in S.E. Asia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Labour intensively to include American label in bar (4,1,3)","output":"### Answer: BUST A GUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labour intensively\n [ US(abbrev. for things American) + TAG(an attached label) ] **contained in**(to include \u2026 in) BUT(bar;except for, as in \"no-one, but no-one, is allowed in\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cold and cutting, fool held up something for a champ? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CHEWING GUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: something for a champ\n C(abbrev. for \"cold\") **plus**(and) HEWING(cutting, with an axe, say) + **reversal of**(\u2026 held up, in a down clue) MUG(a fool).\nDefn: \u2026 or a chew. I got hung up trying to find a sort of \"cup\", for a champion. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Middle-ranking policeman's particular incivility (10)","output":"### Answer: DISRESPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: incivility\n DI(abbrev. for \"Detective Inspector\", a middle-ranking policeman)'S + RESPECT(a particular;a detail, as in, \"in some respects, he was likeable\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rowdy pub? Call last of clientele blameworthy (8)","output":"### Answer: CULPABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: blameworthy\n **Anagram of**(Rowdy) PUB? CALL + **the last letter of**(last of) \"clientele \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bars that are affecting construction of posh yard (8)","output":"### Answer: RHAPSODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bars that are affecting\n **Anagram of**(construction of) POSH YARD.\nDefn: Somewhat cryptic: A musical composition;bars that is highly emotional;affecting in character, one that might send you into rapturous delight?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Passage in main that's relaxing actor (6)","output":"### Answer: CRUISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passage in main that's relaxing,actor\n Double defn: 1st: A pleasure trip on the sea; and 2nd: Tom, professional name of actor Thomas Cruise Mapother IV."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aristocrat ultimately insignificant like an upper-class hearty? (6)","output":"### Answer: TWEEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: like an upper-class hearty\n **The last letter of**(.. ultimately) \"Aristocrat\" + WEEDY(insignificant;thin and weak in appearance).\nDefn: Describing one who is fond of the hearty and robust outdoor life, as personified by the upper-class country gentry in tweeds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek character detained in Cypriot airport (4)","output":"### Answer: IOTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek character\n **Hidden in**(detained in) \"Cypriot airport\".\nDefn: \u2026, ninth in the Greek alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stay undisturbed in lift in New York (4)","output":"### Answer: RIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stay undisturbed,lift in New York\n Double defn: 1st: Let things continue undisturbed, as in, \"he let the matter ride, in consideration of what could happen if he didn't\"; and 2nd: As a New Yorker might say if he were giving you a lift: \"I'll give you a ride home\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get former pupil to exercise right away (6)","output":"### Answer: OBTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get\n OB(abbrev. for \"old boy\";a former pupil of a school) + \"train\"(to exercise) **minus**(\u2026 away) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep in work during military takeover (4,2)","output":"### Answer: COOP UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep in\n OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a musical or literary piece) **contained in**(during) COUP(a military takeover of the government)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grave bearing it seen in New York after archaeological excavation (7)","output":"### Answer: DIGNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grave bearing\n [IT **contained in**(seen in) NY(abbrev. for New York) ] **placed after**(after) DIG(an archaeological excavation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To repeat it time after time requires energy (7)","output":"### Answer: ITERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: To repeat\n IT + [ T(abbrev. for \"time\") **placed after**(after) ERA(a long period of time) ] **plus**(requires) E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: England, for instance, giving support to peacekeepers after about turn by the Queen (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PROPER NOUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: England, for instance\n PROP(a support) **plus**(to) UN(abbrev. for the United Nations, peacekeepers of the world) **placed after**(after) [ **reversal of**(\u2026 turn) ON(about, as in \"the talk was on law\") **placed after**(by) ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen) ] . A convoluted construction, I think.\nDefn: An example of which;for instance, is the word \"England\".**\n** 12 $$Fish$$ $$only$$ found in $$an area of the Atlantic$$ (4)\n**SOLE** : Triple defn: 3rd: One of the areas of the Atlantic Ocean for purposes of weather reporting and forecasting by the UK Met Office.**\n\u2026 and a few others made up by Stephen Fry :"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letters from Orange Lodge's financial backer (5)","output":"### Answer: ANGEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: financial backer\n **Hidden in**(Letters from) \"Orange Lodge\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get the better of Eric at the outset with story about new means of transportation (8)","output":"### Answer: PIPELINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: means of transportation\n PIP(to get the better of your opponent by a small margin or at the last minute) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at the outset) \"Eric\" **plus**(with) LIE(a fabricated story) **containing**(about) N(abbrev. for \"new\").\nDefn: \u2026 of liquids and gases."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Begin to admit gangster needing wife to become committed in support (8)","output":"### Answer: STALWART \n ### Explanation: Definition: committed in support\n START(to begin) **containing**(to admit) [ AL(Capone, American gangster) **plus**(needing) W(abbrev. for \"wife\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last of tiles taken from unique fireplace (5)","output":"### Answer: INGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fireplace\n **The last letter of**(Last of) \"tiles\" **deleted from**(taken from) \"single\"(unique;one of a kind)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Press club (4)","output":"### Answer: IRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Press,club\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 clothes; and 2nd: \u2026 in a golf set."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Press going to town after politician shows a stiffness of manner (10)","output":"### Answer: CONSTRAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a stiffness of manner\n [ STRAIN(to press;to exert) **plus**(going to) T(abbrev. for \"township\" or \"town\") ] **placed after**(after) CON(abbrev. for a Conservative Party politician). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Land for grazing is beyond river (7)","output":"### Answer: PASTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land for grazing\n PAST(beyond in place or time) + URE(river in N. Yorkshire, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warrant cards finally found in grass over towards the centre of Staveley (7)","output":"### Answer: DESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warrant\n **The last letter of**(\u2026finally) \"cards\" **contained in**(found in) **reversal of**(\u2026 over) REED(tall slender-leaved grass) ] **plus**(towards) **the central letter of**(centre of) \"Staveley\".\nDefn: As a verb, as in \"that offence warrants severe punishment\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely sensitive after former copper has reason to justify offence (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: reason to justify offence\n **The 1st and last letters of**(Extremely) \"sensitive\" **placed after**(after) [ EX-(prefix signifying former;once) + CU(symbol for the chemical element copper) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advisable to take arsenic too (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: too\n WELL(as an adjective, \"advisable\", as in \"it would be well for you to lie low\") **placed after**(to take) AS(symbol for the chemical element arsenic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poplar relation of East End sock-seller (5)","output":"### Answer: OSIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poplar relation\n \"hosier\"(a seller of socks and other legwear) **with its** \"h\" **dropped**(when pronounced by a Cockney from London's East End). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piece of camping equipment found by river that's not initially recognised by girl (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TENT PEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of camping equipment\n \"Trent\"(a river in the Midlands region of England) **minus its 1st letter**(that's not initially) \"recognised\" **plus**(by) PEG(a girl's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bury boxing champ takes first of amphetamines among other things (5,4)","output":"### Answer: INTER ALIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: among other things\n INTER(to bury in a grave or tomb) + ALI(Muhammad, champion boxer) **plus**(takes) **the 1st letter of**(first of) \"amphetamines\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frequently finding fellow gripped by books on space (5)","output":"### Answer: OFTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frequently\n F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") **contained in**(gripped by) OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament, books in the Bible) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) EN(a unit of measurement of space in printing text) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier needing extremely large protective device (7)","output":"### Answer: PARASOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: protective device\n PARA(short for a paratrooper, a soldier parachuted into action) **plus**(needing) SO(extremely, as in \"you're so cool\") + L(abbrev. for \"large\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distributed tape with uncle showing peevish irritation (9)","output":"### Answer: PETULANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: peevish irritation\n **Anagram of**(Distributed) [TAPE **plus**(with) UNCLE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sufficiently good to contend with Anita regularly (9)","output":"### Answer: COMPETENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sufficiently good\n COMPETE(to contend;to participate in a contest with) **plus**(with) **the 2nd and 4th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"Anita\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change by turns every second (9)","output":"### Answer: ALTERNATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change by turns,every second\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"the chairmanship alternates between them\"; and 2nd: As in \"you may take alternate weekends off\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow looking into aims of TV quiz show (9)","output":"### Answer: POINTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV quiz show\n LES(a fellow's name) **contained in**(looking into) POINTS(aims;what are to be achieved, as in \"the point of fiscal policy is \u2026\").\nDefn: \u2026 shown on BBC television."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely foolish for London's earliest university to have Brown back in charge (7)","output":"### Answer: LUNATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely foolish\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's earliest) \"London\" + U(abbrev. for \"university\") **plus**(to have) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) TAN(a brown colour) + IC(abbrev. for \"in charge\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yes uttered after German boy's inviting glance (4,3)","output":"### Answer: GLAD EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: inviting glance\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 uttered) \"aye\"(yes) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) [ G(abbrev. for \"German\") + LAD(a boy) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worries about filling bag up (5)","output":"### Answer: CARES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worries\n RE(about;with reference to) **contained in**(filling) **reversal of**(\u2026 up) SAC(a hollow flexible structure resembling a bag)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Interestingly unusual for Emma perhaps (5)","output":"### Answer: NOVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Interestingly unusual,Emma perhaps\n Double defn: 2nd: Of which, Emma by Jane Austen, is an example;perhaps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note girl may be careless (6)","output":"### Answer: REMISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: careless\n RE(syllable representing one of the notes in a musical scale) + MISS(an unmarried girl). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strong law is broken in the beginning (8)","output":"### Answer: STALWART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strong\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is broken) LAW **contained in**(in) START(the beginning)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild feline put in an enclosure (6)","output":"### Answer: SCATTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild\n CAT(a feline animal) **contained in**(put in) STY(an enclosure for farmyard pigs).\nDefn: Irrational; disorganised."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talk of cut after backing strike (8)","output":"### Answer: PARLANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talk\n LANCE(to cut open an abscess or boil with a lancet) **placed after**(after) **reversal of**(backing) RAP(a quick sharp blow;strike). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One in a car club (6)","output":"### Answer: DRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One in a car,club\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 in a golf set."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Showed \u2013 or not showed? (8)","output":"### Answer: SCREENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showed,not showed\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Copy out of a newspaper (3)","output":"### Answer: APE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Copy\n **Hidden in**(out of) \"newspaper \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl with a new angle (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGELA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\n A + **anagram of**(new) ANGLE. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seeing about making it genuine (7)","output":"### Answer: SINCERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: genuine\n SINCE(seeing, as in \"seeing you are like this, I'll leave you alone\") + RE(about;with reference to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French city's name is being changed (6)","output":"### Answer: AMIENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: French city\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 being changed) NAME IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inexperienced in retreat in combat (3)","output":"### Answer: WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: combat\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 in retreat) RAW(inexperienced)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Space travel in novel form (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Space\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 novel form) TRAVEL IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Light, for example, in it goes out (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 goes out) [EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example)+ IN IT].\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yet pairs splitting up may lead to acrimony (8)","output":"### Answer: ASPERITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: acrimony\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 splitting up) YET PAIRS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trapped and dismissed the batsman (6)","output":"### Answer: CAUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trapped,dismissed the batsman\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surprise shots in a melee (8)","output":"### Answer: ASTONISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surprise\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 melee) SHOTS IN A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet place for a break (6)","output":"### Answer: RECESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quiet place,a break\n Double defn: 1st: A secluded or secret place."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Used rail transport and left (8)","output":"### Answer: RESIDUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: left\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 transport;to cause to move) USED RAIL.\nDefn: That which is left or leftover."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign name to alter imports (8)","output":"### Answer: MEANINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: imports\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to alter) SIGN NAME.\nDefn: Pural noun of \"import\";the implicit meaning or significance of something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Of course, there's no choice with these (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SET MEALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: there's no choice with these\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the food courses that constitute a set meal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A medium state, perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: TRANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: state, perhaps\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a spiritual medium."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A purely symbolic bunch of flowers (6)","output":"### Answer: LILIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: flowers\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the white flower that is the symbol for purity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A shade partly drawn in good weather (6)","output":"### Answer: AWNING \n ### Explanation: Definition: A shade\n **Hidden in**(partly) \"drawn in good\". And, as the surface suggests, it would be drawn in good weather, unless you want shade from the sun of course. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close in an attempt to be fashionable (6)","output":"### Answer: TRENDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fashionable\n END(the close;the finish) **contained in**(in) TRY(an attempt at something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Particular place is rearranged (7)","output":"### Answer: SPECIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Particular\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rearranged) PLACE IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piece of music that's inspired (3)","output":"### Answer: AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of music,that's inspired\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 or inhaled."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Are in the ascendant for a time (3)","output":"### Answer: ERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a time\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 in the ascendant, in a down clue) ARE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Move to a new country home (8)","output":"### Answer: EMIGRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move to a new country\n Cryptic defn: \u2026 or a home in a new country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No summer in guest house would be complete without this cake (8)","output":"### Answer: MERINGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cake\n **Hidden in**(No \u2026 would be complete without this) \"summer in guest\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Material not to be made light of (8)","output":"### Answer: ASBESTOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Material\n Cryptic defn: The building material that is fireproof;cannot be made light of; and subsequently found to be hazardous;not to be ignored or made light of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A train goes off the rails in the capital (6)","output":"### Answer: TIRANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 goes off the rails) A TRAIN.\nDefn: \u2026 of Albania."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Superior going in to take exam orders delay (4,2)","output":"### Answer: STOP IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: orders delay\n TOP(superior) **contained in**(going in) SIT(to take an exam). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rehearsal for a TT race? (3,3)","output":"### Answer: DRY RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rehearsal\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a run by or for TT(abbrev. for teetotallers), who are dry(abstaining from consuming alcohol). And, TT races are the annual motorcycle races held in the Isle of Man. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was upset, so deserts (6)","output":"### Answer: WASTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: deserts\n WAS + **reversal of**(up\u2026, in a down clue) \u2026SET.\nDefn: Wastelands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Types of information needed on time (6)","output":"### Answer: GENERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Types\n GEN(information) **plus**(needed on) ERA(a long period of time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fake gun as fashion accessory once (8)","output":"### Answer: CODPIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fashion accessory once\n COD(fake) + PIECE(informal term for a firearm, say, a gun).\nDefn: \u2026 worn over the male genitals, in the 15C and 16C, \"cod\" being Middle English for \"scrotum\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lofty reportedly tolerated having noble parents (8)","output":"### Answer: HIGHBORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: having noble parents\n HIGH(lofty) + **homophone of**(reportedly) \"borne\"(past participle of \"bear\";to endure;tolerate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely annoyed after soldier captures the heart of confessed bacchante (6)","output":"### Answer: MAENAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: bacchante\n **The 1st and last letters of**(Extremely) \"annoyed\" **placed after**(after) [ MAN(a soldier) **containing**(captures) **the central letter of**(the heart of) \"confessed\".\nDefn: A female follower of Bacchus, the mythological god of wine and giver of ecstasy (not the pills, though). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quick to respond to urge (6)","output":"### Answer: PROMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quick to respond,to urge\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fortify even parts of Reims before a town in the south (8)","output":"### Answer: EMBATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fortify\n **The 2nd and 4th letters**(even parts of) \"Reims\" **plus**(before) BATTLE(a town in the south of England, in East Sussex to be more specific).\nDefn: \u2026 a place or building against attack."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy to be honest at that time about live data's source (5,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ROUND THE BEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crazy \n ROUND(not omitting anything;frank;honest, as in \"a round scolding\" + THEN(at that point in time) **containing**(about) BE(to live;to exist) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's source) \"data\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In which you may recognise Pollock's abusive language (12)","output":"### Answer: BILLINGSGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: abusive language \n Cryptic defn: So-named from Billingsgate, the London fish market (where you might buy pollocks, a food fish) notorious for the foul language used there."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfect finish (8)","output":"### Answer: COMPLETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfect,finish \n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fully understand contract (4,2)","output":"### Answer: TAKE IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fully understand,contract \n Double defn: 2nd: To alter an article of clothing, making it smaller."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's entertaining about stopping a princess finding a handsome young man? (6)","output":"### Answer: ADONIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a handsome young man\n AS(what, as in \"do as you wish\") **containing**(entertaining) [ ON(about, as in \"the talk was on the law\") **contained in**(stopping) DI(the late Princess Diana) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Material Circe evens out with a weight (8)","output":"### Answer: CRETONNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Material\n \"Circe\" **minus its 2nd and 4th letters**(evens out) **plus**(with) TONNE(a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms).\nDefn: \u2026 of heavy cotton with colourfully printed patterns, used especially for furnishings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What Puck uses in an instant assuming Nick's close to the margins of reality (8)","output":"### Answer: TRICKERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Puck uses\n [ TRICE(an instant in time) **containing**(assuming) **the last letter of**(\u2026's close) \"Nick\" ] **plus**(to) **the 1st and last letters of**(the margins of) \"reality\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poem referring to Nationalist leader is included in collection (6)","output":"### Answer: SONNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poem\n [ ON(refering to) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Nationalist\" ] **contained in**(is included in) SET(a collection of things with something in common)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Comte d'Artois was one for a change of regime (6)","output":"### Answer: EMIGRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Comte d'Artois was one\n **Anagram of**(a change of) REGIME.\nDefn: What the Comte d'Artois or King Charles X of France was, twice, having gone into exile twice in his lifetime."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record set by Border taking an age to get to fifty is short-lived (9)","output":"### Answer: EPHEMERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: short-lived\n EP(a vinyl recording format, with more content than a single, but less than an LP) **plus**(set by) HEM(border;edge) **plus**(taking) ERA(an age;a long distinctive period of time) **plus**(to get to) L(Roman numeral for \"fifty\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Concerned with convert's total change of opinion (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ABOUT TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: total change of opinion\n ABOUT(concerned with) + TURN(to convert, as in \"to turn water to ice\" or even, \"to turn a spy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tory minister to argue earnestly (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: to argue earnestly\n CON(abbrev. for \"Conser vatie\" Party member;a Tory) + TEND(to minister to;to take care of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Completion of service by bishop after protest (5)","output":"### Answer: DEMOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Completion of service\n B(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation) **placed after**(after) DEMO(short for demonstration;a protest).\nDefn: \u2026 in the military."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foolish to write about getting involved in it (5)","output":"### Answer: INEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foolish\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) PEN(to write) **contained in**(getting involved in) IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not exactly ethical to implicate new telephone service (8)","output":"### Answer: CHATLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: telephone service\n **Anagram of**(Not exactly) ETHICAL **containing**(to implicate) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Timeless recording of mimic (3)","output":"### Answer: APE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mimic\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **deleted from**(\u2026less) \"tape\"(a recording on tape)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cruel Nazi leader impounds the French paintings first (9)","output":"### Answer: HEARTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cruel\n HESS(Rudolf, Nazi leader) **containing**(impounds) [ LE(French for \"the\") **placed after**(\u2026 first) ART(paintings) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Depressed after opening of explanatory analysis (9)","output":"### Answer: BREAKDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: explanatory analysis\n DOWN(in a state of depression) **placed after**(after) BREAK(an opening;an opportunity, as in \"a lucky break\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prepared to hedge in case rule about returning causes confusion (8)","output":"### Answer: DISORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: confusion\n DID(I guess if you did the preparatory steps, you'd be prepared) **containing**(to hedge) [ SO(in case;if, as in \"so we miss the last bus, what will we do then?\") + R(abbrev. for \"rule\") ] + **reversal of**(\u2026 returning) RE(about;with reference to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shakespeare taking the lid off evil (3)","output":"### Answer: ILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: evil\n \"Will\"(what you might familiarly call William Shakespeare) **minus its 1st letter**(taking the lid off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slight cut in the highest level of attainment (7)","output":"### Answer: SKETCHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slight\n ETCH(to engrave;to cut into metal, glass or stone) **contained in**(in the) SKY(the highest level of attainment, as in \"the sky's the limit\").\nDefn: \u2026;with little substance or detail."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intended to spread out around front of Italian church (6)","output":"### Answer: FIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intended\n FAN(to spread out) **containing**(around) **the 1st letter of**(front of) \"Italian\" + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).\nDefn: \u2026;betrothced."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King leaving thug in charge of ancient Carthage (5)","output":"### Answer: PUNIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: of ancient Carthage\n \"k\"(abbrev. for \"king\", in chess notation) **deleted from**(leaving) \"punk\"(a thug) + IC(abbrev. for \"in charge\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Happen as a result of largely unseen wavering (5)","output":"### Answer: ENSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happen as a result\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wavering) \"unseen\" **minus its last letter**(largely \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French writer's false arrest (6)","output":"### Answer: SARTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French writer\n **Anagram of**(false) ARREST.\nAnswer: Jean-Paul, French writer and other things."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instrument of torture for some Sassenachs? (8)","output":"### Answer: BAGPIPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument of torture for some Sassenachs?\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the musical instrument that might;? sound like torture to some Sassenachs, a derogatory term for Englishmen, given by Scotsmen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friendly fellow appearing in a tale (7)","output":"### Answer: AFFABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friendly\n F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") **contained in**(appearing in) [ A + FABLE(a tale) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Witticism before getting shot first heard in India (7)","output":"### Answer: PUNJABI \n ### Explanation: Definition: heard in India\n PUN(a witticism;a play on words) **placed before**(before getting) JAB(an injection;a shot) I(Roman numeral for 1, denoting the first, as in \"Queen Elizabeth I\").\nDefn: A language heard in parts of India. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What some boxers do for the thrill of it (4)","output":"### Answer: KICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: What some boxers do,the thrill of it\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 in the sport of kick-boxing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's cold in China \u2013 coat of this would be ideal (10)","output":"### Answer: CHINCHILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: coat of this would be ideal\n CHILL(a feverish cold, as in \"you might catch a chill\u2026\") **contained in**(in) CHINA.\nDefn: This animal's fur would make a nice and warm, well, fur coat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's out to deceive an American hawk (3-3)","output":"### Answer: NEO-CON \n ### Explanation: Definition: an American hawk\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's out) ONE **plus**(to) CON(to deceive;to trick).\nDefn: One who espouses Neoconservatism, a political movement started in America, advocating a hawk-like strong military stance towards the rest of the world."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mole, say, is involved with criminal triad (7)","output":"### Answer: DIARIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mole, say\n IS **contained in**(involved with) **anagram of**(criminal) TRIAD.\nDefn: An example of which;say, is Adrian Mole, the fictional protagonist whose diaries are the basis of stories by Sue Townsend. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pat could be next to Crux (2,5)","output":"### Answer: BY HEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pat\n BY(next to;beside) + HEART(the crux;the vital point;the core).\nDefn: Learned by memory, word for word, so as to be able to repeat it pat;exactly. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How to pay when carried within short distance (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN CASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: How to pay\n AS(when, as in \"as you enter the room \u2026\" **contained in**(carried within) INCH(a short distance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solicitors' guild in new city of Wales (not France) (3,7)","output":"### Answer: LAW SOCIETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solicitors' guild\n **Anagram of**(new) [ \"city of Wales\" **minus**(not) \"F\"(abbrev. for France) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Press into a bit of corruption \u2013 it's the first sign (4)","output":"### Answer: CRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Press into\n **The 1st letter of**(a bit of) \"corruption\" + RAM(the constellation Aries, the first sign of the zodiac)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European parliament intercepts petitions and settles in advance (7)","output":"### Answer: PREPAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: settles in advance\n EP(abbrev. for the European Parliament) **contained in**(intercepts) PRAYS(\"petitions\" as a verb)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parrots you've probably seen already (7)","output":"### Answer: REPLAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parrots,you've probably seen already\n Double defn: 1. Repeats or reproduces, a speech, say; and 2. Playbacks of a video recording of an event or events you've probably seen in real time. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ferocious little fish (you might think) are toasted and buttered (8)","output":"### Answer: PIKELETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: are toasted and buttered\n PIKE(a ferocious predatory fish) LETS(suffix denoting things that are young or little, as in \"piglets\").\nDefn: Thin crumpets that are eaten toasted and buttered. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Please change how you spend much of your life! (6)","output":"### Answer: ASLEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: how you spend much of your life\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 change) PLEASE.\nDefn: \u2026, about 1\/3 of it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punishment with nine-inch ruler (8)","output":"### Answer: SPANKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Punishment\n SPAN(a unit of measurement commonly taken as 9 inches) + KING(a male ruler)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Official in black and blue eats in the City dining room (9)","output":"### Answer: REFECTORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: dining room\n [ REF(short for \"referee\", an official in a competitive match, traditionally wearing black) **plus**(and)TORY(informal name for a Conservative Party member, traditionally represented by the colour blue) ] **containing**(eats) EC(abbrev. for for \"East Central\", the post-code area that includes all of the City of London). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaders of Roundheads only baited Englishmen in fancy dress (4)","output":"### Answer: ROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fancy dress\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(Leaders of) \"Roundheads only baited Englishmen\".\nDefn: \u2026, ie. \"fancy\" in the sense of \"elaborate\" or \"ceremonial\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of book often cut out in the theatre (8)","output":"### Answer: APPENDIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of book,often cut out in the theatre\n Double defn: 1. \u2026 found at the end; and 1. \u2026 by operating surgeons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liquor consumed after a sound beating? (5-5)","output":"### Answer: PUNCH DRUNK \n ### Explanation: Definition: after a sound beating\n PUNCH(a drink of alcoholic liquor mixed with fruit juice, etc. and flavoured with spice and sugar, etc.) + DRUNK(consumed a liquid).\nDefn: The state one might be in after a sound beating on the head."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She gets ring around finger at last (5)","output":"### Answer: PEARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: She\n PEAL(the loud prolonged ringing of a bell) **containing**(around) **the last letter of**(\u2026 at last) \"finger\".\nDefn: A feminine name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: There's a constant wind throughout this flight (6,9)","output":"### Answer: SPIRAL STAIRCASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: There's a constant wind throughout this flight\n Cryptic defn: \u2026 of stairs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spirits arise from them on Sunday (5)","output":"### Answer: METHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spirits\n **Anagram of**(arise from) THEM **placed after**(on) S(abbrev. for Sunday).\nDefn: An informal name for methylated spirits."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start of night is too late, perhaps, to get stuck in such traffic (4-2-4)","output":"### Answer: NOSE-TO-TAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: get stuck in such traffic\n **The 1st letter of**(Start of) \"night\" + **anagram of**(\u2026, perhaps) IS TOO LATE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teaches French and is a playtime favourite with boys (5,3)","output":"### Answer: TRAIN SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a playtime favourite with boys\n TRAINS(teaches;coaches) + ET(French for \"and\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bus running during strike is a positive sign (6-2)","output":"### Answer: THUMBS-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a positive sign\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 running) BUS **contained in**(during) THUMP(a strike;a heavy blow, with the hand)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mistake made when raising schoolchildren (4-2)","output":"### Answer: SLIP-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistake\n **Reversal of**(raising, in a down clue) PUPILS(schoolchildren)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grim sort of film we deleted (5)","output":"### Answer: STERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grim\n \"Western\"(the sort of film;movie set in the American West) **minus**(\u2026 deleted) \"we\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play area in a week becomes a shambles (5)","output":"### Answer: WRECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: a shambles\n REC(short for \"recreation ground\";a play area) **contained in**(in) WK(abbrev. for \"week\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing to drink in return for work (4)","output":"### Answer: OPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: work\n O(letter signifying 0;nothing) + **reversal of**(\u2026 in return) SUP(to drink).\nDefn: A piece of literary or musical work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kids grabbing parent's front or back (7)","output":"### Answer: SPONSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: back\n SONS(kids;children) **containing**(grabbing) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's front) \"parent\" + OR.\nDefn: \u2026, say, financially."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In September, the dog's tied up (7)","output":"### Answer: BERTHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: tied up\n **Hidden in**(In) \"September, the dog's\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bury Football Club (5)","output":"### Answer: INTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bury,Football Club\n Double defn: 2nd: Short for Inter Milan, or F.C. Internazionale Milano, the Italian football club."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She's abandoned for driving surprise sell in recession, papers assumed (4,5)","output":"### Answer: GOLF WIDOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: She's abandoned for driving\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 in recession) [ WOW!(an exclamation of surprise) + FLOG(to sell) ] **containing**(\u2026 assumed) ID(identification papers).\nDefn: One left at home when husband goes driving (off the tee) on the golf course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Investigator playing every tape first for impact (7,3)","output":"### Answer: PRIVATE EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Investigator\n **Anagram of**(playing) EVERY TAPE + **the 1st letter of**(first for) \"impact\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dated briefly, making move (4)","output":"### Answer: PASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: move\n \"pass\u00e9\"(dated;no longer fashionable) **minus its last letter**(briefly).\nDefn: A move on;a sexual advance or overture made to someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Media editor not oddly involved in his work (3,9)","output":"### Answer: OLD MACDONALD \n ### Explanation: Definition: involved in his work\n \"Media editor\" **minus its 1st, 3rd, 5th, and so on, letters**(not oddly).\nDefn: He whose work was his farm, in the nursery rhyme which has the recurring line \"E-I-E-I-O\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfect example of sequence isn't complex (12)","output":"### Answer: QUINTESSENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfect example\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 complex) SEQUENCE ISN'T."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More than one viewer is heard (4)","output":"### Answer: EYES \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than one viewer\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 heard) \"Is\"(more than one I)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Associating bum-wiggling ban with one extremely moved (10)","output":"### Answer: NETWORKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Associating\n [ NO TWERKING](ban on twerking;bum-wiggling to music) **with the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 extremely) \"one\" **changing positions**(moved). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: My whitewash is embraced by Labour leader losing election in the end (3,6)","output":"### Answer: COR BLIMEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: My\n LIME(to whitewash;to paint or cover a surface with a mixture of lime, a white alkaline compound and water) **contained in**(is embraced by) Corbyn(Jeremy, British Labour Party leader) **minus**(losing) **the last letter of**(\u2026 in the end) \"election\".\nDefn: An expression of surprise.\nAnswer: A corruption of \"God blind me\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Filmed orphan taking relatives inside (5)","output":"### Answer: ANNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Filmed orphan\n **The inner letters of**(taking \u2026 inside) \"nannies\" or \"grannies\"(children's words for grandmothers, close relatives).\nDefn: Name of the main character in filmed adaptations of the Broadway musical based on the comic strip, Little Orphan Annie."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gave up (did bear?) (7)","output":"### Answer: YIELDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gave up,did bear\n Double defn. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They can't bear young European students grouped round church (7)","output":"### Answer: EUNUCHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They can't bear young\n EU(abbrev. for \"European\") + NUS(abbrev. for the National Union of Students, the student group in the UK) **containing**(round) CH(abbrev. for \"church\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aired jumper on box (notice rest splitting) (6)","output":"### Answer: SKIPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aired jumper on box\n SPY(to notice) **containing**(\u2026 splitting) KIP(to rest;to take a nap).\nDefn: Name of the bush kangaroo;jumper in the series aired on television;the box."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clothes not in the closet match (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTFIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothes\n OUT(no longer in the closet but out in the open;made public, in reference to, say, homosexuality) + FIT(to match;to correspond to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small runners struggle in last metres (10)","output":"### Answer: STREAMLETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small runners\n **Anagram of**(struggle in) LAST METRES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Con man's side-splitting accents (5)","output":"### Answer: ROGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Con man\n \"brogues\"(broad gentle-sounding accents, especially that of the Irish speaking English) **minus**(\u2026-splitting;leaving) **its 1st and last letters**(side-)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With short boat, beauty catches carp (9)","output":"### Answer: BELLYACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: carp\n \"yacht\"(a boat used for pleasure cruising, racing, etc) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 short) **contained in**(\u2026 catches) BELLE(a beautiful girl or woman)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noises from 19th group back? (4)","output":"### Answer: ROWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noises\n Starting from Row A at the front of, say, a theatre, the 19th group of seats going back, is ROW S. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband's theory road leads to escape (8)","output":"### Answer: HIDEAWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: escape\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") + IDEA(a theory;a hypothesis) + WAY(a road)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drawback of wind does for resort (8)","output":"### Answer: DOWNSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drawback\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for resort) WIND DOES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Army, perhaps, taking time in bad weather? Definitely! (3,7)","output":"### Answer: FOR CERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Definitely\n FORCE(a military example;perhaps, is an army) **plus**(taking) [ T(abbrev. for \"time\" **contained in**(in) RAIN(bad weather) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set dimmer switches labelled incorrectly (9)","output":"### Answer: MISTERMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: labelled incorrectly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 switches) SET DIMMER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wet starts to summers quite upsetting \u2014 everyone loves comparatively hot years (8)","output":"### Answer: SQUELCHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wet\n **The 1st letter, respectively, of**(starts to) \"summers quite upsetting \u2014 everyone loves comparatively hot years\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Want 3 down by hotel that's seen in forest (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PINE TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's seen in forest\n PINE(to want;to long for) + \"three\"(3) **minus**(down by;to decrease by) \"h\"(letter represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: British couple carrying on about superhuman (6)","output":"### Answer: BIONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: superhuman\n B(abbrev. for \"British\") + [ II(Roman numeral for \"two\", a couple) **containing**(carrying) ON] + C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about;approximately when refering to dates). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grease monkeys in suits (6)","output":"### Answer: AGREES \n ### Explanation: Definition: suits\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 monkeys) GREASE.\nDefn: Fits."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Name of chap going up the A1? (5)","output":"### Answer: WAYNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Name of chap\n The A1 motorway is one WAY to Edinburgh, in the North-East;NE of Great Britain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: like peas in clump (4)","output":"### Answer: PLOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: clump\n L(Roman numeral for \"fifty\") **contained in**(like peas in a\u2026) POD.\nDefn: To walk heavily and clumsily."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrangement of locks to hide crown from public view (4,4)","output":"### Answer: COMB OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrangement of locks to hide crown from public view\n Cryptic defn: Reference to combing what little hair;locks you might have over the bald patch on the crown of your head to hide it from view."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entirely possible that bones from Oz might be found here (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN TOTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entirely\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the skeleton that can be found in Toto, Dorothy's dog in the land of the Wizard of Oz."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Easy for America to turn into a state (6)","output":"### Answer: CASUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Easy\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to turn) USA(abbrev. for the United States of America) **contained in**(into) CAL(abbrev. for the American state of California)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Light on panel may start flickering (4,4)","output":"### Answer: NEON LAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 flickering) [ ON PANEL + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 start) \"may\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having a good time out, courtesy of the council? (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ON THE TOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having a good time out\n ON(paid for by, as in \"drinks are on me\";courtesy of) [THE TOWN](as represented by the term, \"the [town] council\") "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pass over the centre of this grid (5)","output":"### Answer: CROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pass over\n Cryptic defn: Refering to the 4 shaded cells in the shape of a cross in this crossword grid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French place empty lorry with consideration \u2026 (6)","output":"### Answer: NICELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with consideration\n NICE(the French Riviera town) + \"lorry\" **minus its 3 inner letters**(empty \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: packing it with trouble \u2014 it makes you smile (3,3)","output":"### Answer: KIT BAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: packing it with trouble\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the WW1 marching song, \" Pack All Your Troubles In Your Old Kit-Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile\". So, the clue should read \"\u2026 with troubles \u2013 \u2026\".\nDefn. The first \"it\" in the clue. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hate university in East NewYork (6)","output":"### Answer: ENMITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hate\n MIT(abbrev. for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA) **contained in**(in) [ E(abbrev. for \"East\") + NY(abbrev. for New York) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blame Nicola, having returned the pictures (6)","output":"### Answer: CINEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the pictures\n **Hidden in**(\u2026, having) and **reversal of**(\u2026 returned) \"Blame Nicola\".\nDefn: Movies, collectively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traitor heads for jail under data abuse statute (5)","output":"### Answer: JUDAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traitor\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(heads for) \"jail under data abuse statute\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Japanese comics seen playing heavy metal (9)","output":"### Answer: MANGANESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavy metal\n MANGA(a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels, aimed at adults and children) + **anagram of**(\u2026 playing) SEEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A dry type hurt when linked to \u2026 (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: linked to\n A + TT(abbrev. for \"teetotaller\", one who abstains from alcohol;a dry type) + ACHED(hurt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: quite detested location for international cricket match (6)","output":"### Answer: INDEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: quite\n  In the word \"detested\", the place;location for the word \"test\"(an international cricket match) is IN the word \"DEED\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inoffensive language adds nothing to it (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SWEAR BOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inoffensive language adds nothing to it\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the box into which go the monetary fines collected from anyone in the group each time he\/she utters a swear word. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ingredients for Roman omelette? (3)","output":"### Answer: OVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ingredients for Roman omelette\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the original Latin;Roman word for the ingredients of an omelette."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shame about the face (5)","output":"### Answer: BLUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shame about the face\n Cryptic defn: Reference to how shamefulness is evidenced on;about the face."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Toil at Livy translation that involves constant change (10)","output":"### Answer: VOLATILITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: that involves constant change\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 translation) TOIL AT LIVY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note about part of speech you heard (6)","output":"### Answer: RENOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\n RE(about;with reference to) + **homophone of**(\u2026 you heard) \"noun\"(a part of speech in grammar).\nDefn: \u2026;distinction;reputation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He often helps a mad scientist dig for missing heads (4)","output":"### Answer: IGOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: He often helps a mad scientist\n \"dig for\" **minus their respective 1st letters**(missing heads).\nDefn: The name, derived from and reinforced by pop culture, that represents, in the public imagination, one who helps a mad scientist, such as Dr. Frankenstein and other horrific villains. It was first used in the Frankenstein movies based on the Mary Shelley novel, although there was no assistant in the latter. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's OK how the Spanish appreciate republican joining board (9)","output":"### Answer: TOLERABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's OK\n [ OLE!(how;the expression that the Spanish use to show their appreciation) + R(abbrev. for \"Republican\", a member of the political Republican Party) ] **contained in**(joining) TABLE(board;the flat surface on which a meal is served)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They indicate when to check speed of traffic lights (4,7)","output":"### Answer: TIME SIGNALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They indicate when\n TIME(to check;measure the speed of;how fast something is moving) + SIGNALS(traffic lights at a road intersection)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It doesn't follow that nurse quit on being redeployed (3,8)","output":"### Answer: NON SEQUITUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: It doesn't follow\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 being redeployed) NURSE QUIT ON.\nDefn: Latin phrase describing a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Edit metaphor for economic growth (6,4)","output":"### Answer: RISING TIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: metaphor for economic growth\n A reverse clue. **Reversal of**(**RISING**, in a down clue) **TIDE** = \"Edit\".\nDefn: A figure of speech;a metaphor that describes an economic policy;economic growth that will benefit all in the economy, viz. \"a rising tide lifts all boats\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I didn't hear you say I'm welcome back (4,5)","output":"### Answer: COME AGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: I didn't hear you,say I'm welcome back\n Double defn: 1st: Said when I didn't hear what you said, and I would like you to repeat it; and 2nd: Something you say to welcome me back another time. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loose dart is more in than out! (6)","output":"### Answer: TARDIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: more in than out\n **Anagram of**(Loose) DART IS.\nCryptic defn: Reference to the police box cum time machine of television's time traveller Dr. Who. The space inside the box was much more than what it looked like from the outside."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The only way is up from here (5)","output":"### Answer: NADIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the phrase, \"When you're at the bottom, the only way is up\" or \"After you've hit rock bottom, the only way is up\" or equivalent."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small trendy carrier, perhaps (4)","output":"### Answer: SHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: carrier, perhaps\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + HIP(trendy;fashionable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Say nothing? Unlikely, if you have one (3)","output":"### Answer: EGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Say nothing? Unlikely, if you have one\n EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;say) + O(the letter signifying 0;nothing).\nDefn: The conscious mind, possession of which would give you the facility of speech. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crimping her can upset her dreamboat (6,8)","output":"### Answer: PRINCE CHARMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: her dreamboat\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset) CRIMPING HER CAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two birds in a cackle (6)","output":"### Answer: TITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cackle\n 2 birds[TIT + \"tern\" **minus its last letter**(almost) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot Lips, a smash in MASH, for instance (8)","output":"### Answer: HOSPITAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: MASH, for instance\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 smash) HOT LIPS, A.\nDefn: An example of which;for instance is a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, or MASH. And, of course, \"Hot Lips\" Houlihan was a nurse in that TV series."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talk about new fancy (6)","output":"### Answer: ORNATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fancy\n ORATE(to talk;to give a speech) **containing**(about) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garden of Eden is in exhibition (8)","output":"### Answer: PARADISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garden of Eden\n IS **contained in**(in) PARADE(an exhibition of sorts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit the grass (3)","output":"### Answer: HAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit,grass\n  Double defn:  1st:  (Obsolete) word for a thrust that wounds a vital part."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A place lined by trees (6)","output":"### Answer: AVENUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A place lined by trees\n A + VENUE(a place for a meeting, gathering, etc.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shoot phenacyl chloride, perhaps and make them cry (4-3)","output":"### Answer: TEAR-GAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shoot phenacyl chloride, perhaps and make them cry\n Cryptic defn: Phenacyl chloride is the chemical in tear-gas, shot into rioting mobs to make them cry, and thus incapacitated.\nDefn: As a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A cocktail for a soldier (6)","output":"### Answer: GUNNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A cocktail,a soldie\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 served in parts of the Far East formerly under British colonial rule; and 2nd: \u2026 in the British artillery."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piggy to start to engorge (3)","output":"### Answer: TOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piggy\n TO + **the 1st letter of**(start to) \"engorge\".\nDefn: \u2026, as a child's word."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clothing company advertisement, first in public (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERCOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothing\n [ CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026, first) \"advertisement\" ] **contained in**(in) OVERT(in public;not secret)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flight marking start of a religious era (6)","output":"### Answer: HEGIRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flight marking start of a religious era\n Cryptic defn: The flight by Mohammed from Mecca to Medina, the starting point of the Muslim era. The Muslim calendar starts from the year of the flight."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Questionable bias deleted and rendered fluent (8)","output":"### Answer: ELOQUENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fluent\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 and rendered) [ \"Questionable\" **minus**(\u2026 deleted) \"bias\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Help to return record of discussion in New York (6)","output":"### Answer: DIALOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: discussion in New York\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to return) AID(help) + LOG(a record of events that took place).\nDefn: \u2026, as spelled in America."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mourinho left this battle ground in Yorkshire (8,6)","output":"### Answer: STAMFORD BRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mourinho left this,battle ground in Yorkshire\n Double defn: 1st: Home ground of Chelsea Football Club, formerly managed by Jose Mourinho; and 2nd: \u2026 in which King Harold of England defeated his brother, and 3 weeks before the former was himself defeated in the other battleground of Hastings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drawers behind a new poster designed for twin skyscrapers (8,6)","output":"### Answer: PETRONAS TOWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: twin skyscrapers\n TOWERS(those which tow;pull;draw) **placed after**(behind) **anagram of**(\u2026 designed) [A + N(abbrev. for \"new\") + POSTER ].\nDefn: \u2026 in Kuala Lumpur."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meant for home to care for elderly dowager initially (8)","output":"### Answer: INTENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meant\n IN(at home) + TEND(to care for;to nurse) + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"elderly dowager\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Box of macadamia, perhaps \u2013 what a stale joke (8)","output":"### Answer: CHESTNUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a stale joke\n CHEST(a storage box) + NUT(an example of which;perhaps is the macadamia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No soldiers into grass; what a relief (6)","output":"### Answer: HOORAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: what a relief\n [ O(signifying 0;none of something) OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\";non-commissioned soldiers) ] **contained in**(into) HAY(dried cut grass).\nDefn: An expression of relief, or jubilation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set aside ring once more (6)","output":"### Answer: REPEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set aside\n PEAL(to ring, as a bell does) + RE-(the prefix indicating a repeat action).\nDefn: \u2026, say, a law. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Know instinctively that Eskimo has time for new replacement (6)","output":"### Answer: INTUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Know instinctively\n \"Innuit\"(alternative spelling of \"Inuit\";a member of the Eskimo peoples) **with** \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **replacing**(has \u2026 for \u2026 replacement) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Source of drug lord, a negligent criminal (6,8)","output":"### Answer: GOLDEN TRIANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of drug\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 criminal) LORD, A NEGLIGENT.\nDefn: The opium producing area comprising parts of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A few singers in touch with flag- waver (7)","output":"### Answer: PATRIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: flag- waver\n TRIO(a few singers, specifically a group of 3) **contained in**(in) PAT(to touch;to stroke gently with the palm or fingers). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singapore leader rejected fish (3)","output":"### Answer: EEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) LEE(surname of late Singapore leader, Kuan Yew, and current PM, his son Hsien Loong)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's quite funny whichever way you look at it (3)","output":"### Answer: GAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's quite funny\n A palindrome(whichever way you look at it)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excellent port in magnificent lake (8)","output":"### Answer: SUPERIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: magnificent lake\n RIO(de Janeiro, Brazilian port) **contained in**(\u2026 in) SUPER!(excellent).\nDefn: One of the Great Lakes in North America."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Common people having no legal claim (8)","output":"### Answer: UNTITLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Common people,having no legal claim\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, ie. not of the nobility."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Given alternative to a hat (6)","output":"### Answer: FEDORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: hat\n FED(given, eg. food) + OR(conjunction introducing an alternative) + A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nape of a street urchin (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nape,street urchin\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some old money for a maker of hides (6)","output":"### Answer: TANNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some old money,a maker of hides\n Double defn: 1st: The former British sixpence coin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's found on board galley the last two across the sea to France (5)","output":"### Answer: EMERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's found on board\n **The last 2 letters of**(\u2026: the last two) \"galley\" **containing**(across) MER(\"sea\" to those in France).\nDefn: The granular mineral substance on a board, used in manicuring."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hence cooking us a Thai curry found there (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SOUTH ASIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: curry found there\n SO(hence;thus) + **anagram of**(cooking) US A THAI.\nDefn: Region including India, home of the curry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One covers nonsense creature's return (9)","output":"### Answer: LAMINATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One covers\n **Reversal of**(\u2026's return) [ ROT(nonsense, as in \"don't talk rot\") + ANIMAL(a creature) ].\nDefn: One who covers the surfaces, say, of documets, with a plastic film."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gimble freely, no head for mimsy nonsense (5)","output":"### Answer: BILGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: nonsense\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 freely) [ \"Gimble\" **minus** **the 1st letter of**(no head for) \"mimsy\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One point after another, leading, relentless (3-4)","output":"### Answer: NON-STOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: relentless\n [ N(abbrev. for \"north\") ON S(abbrev. for \"south\") ](one compass point after another) + TOP(leading;number one). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Laugh madly about, say, Boris Johnson's capacity to caper clumsily (7)","output":"### Answer: GALUMPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: to caper clumsily\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 madly) LAUGH **containing**(about) MP(abbrev. for \"Member of Parliament\", the capacity;the office of someone like;say, Boris Johnson)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nonsense creature's paunch on the table (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nonsense\n Cryptic defn: Reference to part of the stomach;paunch of a ruminant such as a cow, cooked and served on the table. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boatman's people, say, could be grand (3)","output":"### Answer: CRU \n ### Explanation: Definition: could be grand\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"crew\"(of boatmen;boatman's people, cryptically).\nDefn: A vineyard producing superior wine, the latter sometimes classified by the government as;could be Grand Cru (a Great Growth), or Premier Cru(a First Growth)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Origin of teriyaki Jabberwock's head with a Chinese way to cook its rump, say? (5)","output":"### Answer: JAPAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Origin of teriyaki\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's head) \"Jabberwock\" **plus**(with) PAN(to pan-fry;to cook in a frying pan, say, a piece of meat, say, Jabberwock's rump, as done, say, by the Chinese)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nonsense creature was hunted at first (7)","output":"### Answer: HOGWASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nonsense\n HOG(a creature, ranging from a greedy person to a wild pig to a domesticated castrated male pig) + WAS + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"hunted\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gyre madly about island country (7)","output":"### Answer: GERMANY \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 madly) GYRE **containing**(about) MAN(Isle of, the island in the Irish Sea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nonsense creature's rank order (5)","output":"### Answer: SNARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nonsense creature\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 order) 'S RANK. The apostrophe used as a separator between the anagram fodder and the definition?\nDefn: \u2026, coined by Lewis Carroll in The Hunting Of The Snark. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At sea, couple with rum to drink, when spliced (9)","output":"### Answer: MAINBRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rum to drink, when spliced\n MAIN(the seas, poetically) **plus**(At \u2026) BRACE(a couple;a pair of something, typically birds or mammals killed in hunting).\nCryptic defn: Reference to the naval order \"Splice the mainbrace\" ie. to issue the crew with an alcoholic drink, most likely, rum."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About a nurse, overcome by real stress showing (9)","output":"### Answer: ACCENTUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: stress showing\n [ C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about, when refering to particular time periods) + EN(abbrev. for \"enrolled nurse\" in the UK) ] **contained in**(overcome by) ACTUAL(real).\nDefn: Descriptive of poetry based on the number of stresses in a line rather than on the number of syllables."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Society licenses odd doings, generating eyewash of the first order (5)","output":"### Answer: LODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Society\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 of the first order) \"licenses odd doings, generating eyewash\".\nDefn: The local branch or chapter of certain societies, eg. the Freemasons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fillet of borogove (a lot of meat) (4)","output":"### Answer: VEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: meat\n **Hidden in**(Fillet of) \"borogove (a lot\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bernini forced to accept 1,000 people's money (8)","output":"### Answer: RENMINBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: money\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 forced) BERNINI **containing**(to accept) M(Roman numeral for 1000).\nDefn: The currency of the People's Republic of China: \"people's currency\" when translated from Mandarin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Putting up an objection about colour (4)","output":"### Answer: CYAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour\n **Reversal of**(Putting up, in a down clue) [ NAY(an expression of objection) + C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about, when referring to particular time periods)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All forms of uranium are equals, no question (8)","output":"### Answer: ISOTOPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: All forms of uranium are\n IS(equals, as in \"100% of nothing is nothing\") + [ O(signifying 0;nothing;none of) TOPIC](an issue;a question that is under discussion).\nDefn: Chemically, descriptive of the various forms of an element, having the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons. Uranium is singled out as it has many isotopes and all are radioactive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Migrants are found in boat (6)","output":"### Answer: TUAREG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Migrants\n ARE **contained in**(found in) TUG(a boat that, well, tugs;pulls or pushes a bigger vessel).\nDefn: Members of a Berber people of western and central Sahara some whom are nomadic cattle breeders, and some settled agriculturalists. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Juliet, in her ballet-dancing novel (3,4,3)","output":"### Answer: THE BELL JAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: novel\n **Anagram of**(\u2026-dancing) [J(represented by \"Juliet\" in the phonetic alphabet) + IN HER BALLET].\nDefn: \u2026 by Sylvia Plath."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's sought by one, only ending in ghetto (6)","output":"### Answer: ASYLUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's sought\n A(grammatical article for \"one\" of something) + [ **the last letter of**(\u2026 ending) \"only\" **contained in**(in) SLUM(a ghetto) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boatman in the Guardian, home of slithy toves (4)","output":"### Answer: WABE \n ### Explanation: Definition: home of slithy toves\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodies seaman\";a boatman cryptically) **contained in**(in) WE(self-referential pronoun for the Guardian, by whom this puzzle is presented).\nDefn: .., in the nonsense verse, Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nonsense creature's tail is, of course, short (5)","output":"### Answer: NATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: of course, short\n **The last 5 letters of**(\u2026's tail) \"Bandersnatch\"(a creature in Jabberwocky).\nDefn: Short for \"naturally\";of course! "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With thanks, able to be part of Europe (3,7)","output":"### Answer: THE BALKANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Europe\n **Anagram of**(With \u2026 to be) THANKS, ABLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Callooh! Callay! Both at last within reach (5)","output":"### Answer: HANDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: within reach\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 at last) \"Callooh\" + AND (both) **the last letter of** \"Callay\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clumsy creature raised largely without master (8)","output":"### Answer: UNGAINLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clumsy\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 raised, in a down clue) GNU(a ruminant from Africa) + \"mainly\"(largely;mostly) **minus**(without) \"m\"(abbrev. for \"master\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notices unfinished programme on comics (8)","output":"### Answer: PLACARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notices\n \"plan\"(a programme;a set of related measures and activities, as in \"a relief programme\") **minus its last letter**(unfinished \u2026) **plus**(on, in a down clue) CARDS(persons regarded as amusing;comics). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force weapon to turn aside (6)","output":"### Answer: GLANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to turn aside\n G(symbol for the force of gravity in physics) + LANCE(a spear-like weapon used by cavalrymen).\nDefn: \u2026, as when, say, a batsman hits the ball with a glancing blow."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nonsense creature's behind rank odour (6)","output":"### Answer: HUMBUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nonsense\n BUG(a six-legged creature) **placed after**(\u2026's behind, in a down clue) HUM(a rank odour;a rotten stink)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trauma at the heart of Jabberwock's creator (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trauma\n **The 4 central letters of**(at the heart of) \"Lewis Carroll\"(creator of the Jabberwock)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nonsense creature (4)","output":"### Answer: BULL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nonsense,creature\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's always found in nonsense verse (4)","output":"### Answer: EVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's always\n **Hidden in**(found in) \"nonsense verse\".\n$$Jabberwocky$$\n'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves\nDid gyre and gimble in the wabe;\nAll mimsy were the borogoves,\nAnd the mome raths outgrabe.\n\"Beware the Jabberwock, my son!\nThe jaws that bite, the claws that catch!\nBeware the Jubjub bird, and shun\nThe frumious Bandersnatch!\"\nHe took his vorpal sword in hand:\nLong time the manxome foe he sought\u2014\nSo rested he by the Tumtum tree,\nAnd stood awhile in thought.\nAnd as in uffish thought he stood,\nThe Jabberwock, with eyes of flame,\nCame whiffling through the tulgey wood,\nAnd burbled as it came!\nOne, two! One, two! and through and through\nThe vorpal blade went snicker-snack!\nHe left it dead, and with its head\nHe went galumphing back.\n\"And hast thou slain the Jabberwock?\nCome to my arms, my beamish boy!\nO frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!\"\nHe chortled in his joy.\n'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves\nDid gyre and gimble in the wabe;\nAll mimsy were the borogoves,\nAnd the mome raths outgrabe.\nfrom Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make a futile attempt to sell Shergar? (4,1,4,5)","output":"### Answer: FLOG A DEAD HORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make a futile attempt\n FLOG(to sell) [A DEAD HORSE](an example of which is Shergar, the Derby-winning racehorse which was kidnapped and presumed killed in 1983)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Middle-eastern group welcomes Utah's underworld leader (5)","output":"### Answer: PLUTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: underworld leader\n PLO(abbrev. for the Palestine Liberation Organisation, a Middle-eastern group) **containing**(welcomes) UT(abbrev. for Utah, the US state).**\nDefn:  The god-ruler of the underworld, land of the dead."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note of thirteenth letter in riddle cracked by Britain (9)","output":"### Answer: SEMIBREVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\n [ EM(M, the thirteenth letter of the English alphabet) **contained in**(in) SIEVE(a riddle;a utensil riddled with holes used to separate coarse from finer material) ] **containing**(cracked by) BR(abbrev. for Britain).\nDefn: A whole note representing 4 beats in 4\/4 time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alberta's note against European remit (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSOLVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: remit\n AB(abbrev. for Alberta, the Canadian province) + SOL(the fifth note in the sol-fa musical scale) + V(abbrev. for \"versus\";against) + E(abbrev. for European).\nDefn: To forgive a sin or to cancel a debt or punishment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Couple study American food processors (7)","output":"### Answer: DUODENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: food processors\n DUO(a couple of people or things, especially in music or entertainment) + DEN(a study;a secluded room) + A(abbrev. for American).\nDefn: Plural for the starting portion of the small intestine, which digests;processes the food you eat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sting's technologically advanced, witty and stylish (5)","output":"### Answer: SMART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sting,technologically advanced,witty,stylish\n Quadruple defn: 1st: The painful sensation; and 2nd: As in a \"smart phone\"; and 3: Amusingly clever; and 4: Elegant;chic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flies hang around shark (9)","output":"### Answer: ANGELFISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: shark\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 around) FLIES HANG.\nDefn: A genus of sharks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French chalk adding quality to Palmolive and Lux? (9)","output":"### Answer: SOAPSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French chalk\n TONE(in general, the quality of something; specifically, the characteristic quality of the sound of a musical instrument) **placed after**(adding \u2026 to) SOAPS(of which Palmolive and Lux are brand names).\nDefn: The mineral, the soft variety of which is used to make French chalk, used by tailors for marking fabrics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disconcertingly holds back gunpowder component (5)","output":"### Answer: NITRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gunpowder component\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 holds) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) \"Disconcertingly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A republican bum's liabilities (7)","output":"### Answer: ARREARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: liabilities\n A + R(abbrev. for a member of the Republican Party) + REAR(the bum;buttocks)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spanish man returns on Thursday with toilets (7)","output":"### Answer: THRONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: toilets\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returns) SENOR(a form of address to a Spanish man, corresponding to Mr. or sir) **placed after** (on) TH(abbrev. for Thursday).\nDefn: A humorous term for \"toilets\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make another pie cooked with claret (9)","output":"### Answer: REPLICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make another\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cooked) [PIE **plus**(with) CLARET] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One with legal right to make film (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: film\n A(One) **plus**(with) LIEN(a legal right to another's property as security for an unpaid debt).\nDefn: \u2026 directed by Ridley Scott."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe brass anemometer? (4,10)","output":"### Answer: WIND INSTRUMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe brass,anemometer\n Double defn: 1st: In music, an example of which;maybe, is a brass instrument; and 2nd: Cryptically, a description of an anemometer;an instrument that measures wind speed. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: USA oil in a distilled state (9)","output":"### Answer: LOUISIANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 distilled) USA OIL IN A.\nDefn: \u2026 in the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good lines to speak in a surly way (5)","output":"### Answer: GROWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: to speak in a surly way\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + 2 lines [ROW(a line of similar things) + L(abbrev. for \"line\")]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of department's language books replaced by Dutch criminal (9)","output":"### Answer: DESPERADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: criminal\n **The 1st letter of**(Head of) \"department\" + \"Esperanto\"(an artificial international language) with \"nt\"(abbrev. for the New Testament, the collection of books in the second part of the Bible) **replaced by** \"D\"(abbrev. for Dutch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Designed top holiday location (5)","output":"### Answer: AIMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Designed\n AI(A1;top class with 1 substituted by its Roman numeral) + MED(short for the Mediterranean, a holiday region;location)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start to swear briefly after lout becomes mischievous creature (9)","output":"### Answer: HOBGOBLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: mischievous creature\n I can't satisfactorily explain the wordplay.  Is it: [ GO(to start;to set out, say, on a journey) + \"blind\"(I presume from \"eff and blind\";to use swear words, OR from \"swear blind\";to state assertively) **minus its last letter**(briefly) ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) HOB(itself short for \"hobgoblin\";a mischievous creature \u2013 but an understatement, to say the least, if used to describe a lout). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leading ladies standing up for chief magistrate (5)","output":"### Answer: REEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: chief magistrate\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 standing up) 2 leading ladies[EVE(the Biblical mother of the human race) + ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen) ].\nDefn: \u2026 in English history."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Body part found by detective on beat (7)","output":"### Answer: EYELASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Body part\n EYE(a detective, as in \"a private eye\") **plus**(on) LASH(to beat with, say, a lash)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talks of special vegetables containing potassium (6)","output":"### Answer: SPEAKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talks of\n S(abbrev. for \"special\")+ PEAS(vegetables) **containing** K(symbol for the chemical element, potassium)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conductor's to make an electronic copy of single (9)","output":"### Answer: TOSCANINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conductor\n TO + [SCAN IN](to make an electronic copy of, say, a document to store in an electronic file) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\";a single).\nAnswer: Arturo, Italian conductor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bargee and tar sailing around large Canadian Lake (5,4)","output":"### Answer: GREAT BEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: large Canadian Lake\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sailing around) [BARGEE **plus**(and) TAR]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: End a healing process (9)","output":"### Answer: INTENTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: End,a healing process\n Double defn: 1st: An objective;an aim; and 2nd: In medicine, the healing process of a wound."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pig eating young fish and bird (7)","output":"### Answer: SPARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n SOW(an adult female pig) **containing**(eating) PARR(a young salmon, and various other young fish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What a choir may do under running water is relaxing (6)","output":"### Answer: EASING \n ### Explanation: Definition: relaxing\n SING(what a choir may do) **placed below**(under, in a down clue) EA(dialect for \"river\";\"running water\", from Old English, used in place-names)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Develop paper in, for example, reading and writing (5)","output":"### Answer: RIPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Develop\n I(the i, British newspaper in tabloid-size format) **contained in**(in) [ R(for \"reading\", one of the;for example, 3Rs in school, together with \"'riting\" and \"'rithmetic\") **plus**(and) PEN(writing as a profession or occupation, as in \"a master of the pen\") ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horse also includes other animals (5)","output":"### Answer: SEALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: other animals\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 includes) \"Horse also\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Domain of artistic movement one's abandoned (5)","output":"### Answer: REALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Domain\n \"Realism\"(a movement in the fine arts, say, painting, sculpture and literature that seeks to represent the familiar or typical in real life, rather than an idealised or romantic version of it) **minus**(\u2026 abandoned) [ \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\")'S ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor on ship outside Dover, say, with extremely elegant clothing (6,6)","output":"### Answer: SPORTS JACKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: clothing\n JACK(a sailor) **placed after**(on) [ SS(abbrev. for \"steamship\") **containing**(outside) PORT(an example of which;say, is Dover) ] **plus**(with) **the 1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"elegant\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Giant in old hat moans audibly (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTSIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Giant\n OUT(old hat;out of fashion) + **homophone of**(\u2026 audibly) \"sighs\"(moans)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decline to admit major sight problem (4,3)","output":"### Answer: PINK EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sight problem\n PINE(to decline;to deteriorate in strength or health, say) **containing**(to admit) KEY(major;very important).\nDefn: An eye problem, viz. conjunctivitis, inflammation of the conjunctiva."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bishop brought in to suppress endless feud (7)","output":"### Answer: QUARREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: feud\n [ A + RR(abbrev. for \"Right Reverend\", a title given to a bishop) ] **contained in**(brought in) \"quell\"(to suppress;to end, say, a rebellion, typically with use of force) **minus its last letter**(endless). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support unruly horse (mounted) (5,2)","output":"### Answer: SHORE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\n **Anagram of**(unruly) HORSE + UP(mounted on a horse, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Definitely settle at home with family (3,2)","output":"### Answer: INK IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Definitely settle\n IN(at home) **plus**(with) KIN(family;relatives)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Presiding officer, a Marxist, driven round in car (9)","output":"### Answer: MODERATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Presiding officer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, driven round) [A + RED(a Marxist;a communist) ] **contained in**(in) MOTOR(short for a motorcar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primarily top dogs eat it in great quantities (9)","output":"### Answer: THOUSANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: great quantities\n **The 1st letter of**(Primarily) \"top\" + HOUNDS(dogs) **containing**(eat) SA(abbrev. for \"sex appeal\";it)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flourish, due to return of low pound (5)","output":"### Answer: BLOOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flourish\n **Reversal of**(return of) [MOO(to low, as cows do) + LB(abbrev. for \"pound\", an avoirdupois unit of weight) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reactionary assembly, grim for its time (7)","output":"### Answer: DIEHARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reactionary\n \"Diet\"(the legislative assembly in certain countries, eg. Japan) **with** HARD(grim;stern;not willing to compromise or be appeased) **replacing**(for its) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Concrete marker with singular omission put straight again (7)","output":"### Answer: REALIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: put straight again\n REAL(concrete;tangible) + \"sign\"(something that marks, say, a presence or occurrence) **minus**(with \u2026 omission) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"singular\", or single)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Italian scoring from cross in International (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSSINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian scoring\n **Hidden in**(from) \"cross in International\".\nDefn: \u2026, musically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Devious setter's after free backing (7)","output":"### Answer: EVASIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Devious\n I'VE(contraction of \"I have\";\"setter has\" contracted to \"setter's\", using the self-referential pronoun) **placed after**(after) **reversal of**(\u2026 backing) SAVE(to free from a difficult or dangerous situation). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yarn about humorous duck leaving zoo in a run-down area (8,4)","output":"### Answer: TWILIGHT ZONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a run-down area\n TWINE(yarn;string) **containing**(about) [ LIGHT(humorous;opposite of \"serious\") + \"O\"(representing 0;nil;duck in cricket scoring) **deleted from**(leaving) \"zoo\" ].\nDefn: \u2026 in a town or city."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Misfortune that TV repairman may bring? (7)","output":"### Answer: SETBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Misfortune\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the repairman who may bring your TV set back after repair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going to pen very small letter (7)","output":"### Answer: OMICRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\n ON(going;operating;switched on, as with, say an electric appliance) **containing**(to pen) MICRO(very small).\nDefn: \u2026 in the Greek alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Father and mother briefly land abroad (3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: THE OLD MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Father\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 abroad) [ \"mother\" **minus its last letter**(briefly) + LAND ].\nDefn: An informal term for one's father."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jay heard parrots and larks (5)","output":"### Answer: JAPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: larks\n J(the letter that sound likes;is heard as \"Jay\") + APES(parrots;copies)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US gents, perhaps, determined to get honesty (7)","output":"### Answer: CANDOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: honesty\n CAN(slang in the US for the toilet, also called \"the gents\", and, not forgetting \"the ladies\") + DOUR(determined;obstinate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peak always topped others (7)","output":"### Answer: EVEREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peak\n EVER(always) + \"rest\"(the others;those remaining) **minus its 1st letter**(topped).  *Comment @6*\nDefn: \u2026 in the Himalayas mountain range."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor Aquinas busily seeing off a foreign adventurer (12)","output":"### Answer: CONQUISTADOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign adventurer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 busily) [ DOCTOR + \"Aquinas\" **minus**(seeing off) \"a\" ].\nDefn: \u2026 from Spain conquering Mexico and Peru in 16C."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Researcher's former name required, transiting border (12)","output":"### Answer: EXPERIMENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Researcher\n EX-(prefix signifying \"former\";once) + [ N(abbrev. for \"name\") **contained in**(transiting;passing through) PERIMETER(the border;the boundary). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confuse Democrat with Tories in Barking (9)","output":"### Answer: DISORIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confuse\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 Barking;mad) [ D(abbrev. for \"Democrat\", a member of the Democratic Party) **plus**(with) TORIES IN ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Controlled series of balls leading to a wicket (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERSAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Controlled\n OVERS(series of balls bowled in cricket) **plus**(leading to) A + W(abbrev. for \"wicket\" in cricket scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Length of life that is left for King Charles, maybe (7)","output":"### Answer: SPANIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: King Charles, maybe \n SPAN(length of life, as in \"lifespan\") + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is) + L(abbrev. for \"left\").\nDefn: Breed of dog, a variety of which;maybe, is the King Charles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Courageous show's well done, publicity included (7)","output":"### Answer: BRAVADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Courageous show\n BRAVO!(well done!;good show!) **containing**(\u2026 included) AD(abbrev. for \"advertisement\";publicity material)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opening agency, fellow leaves for Rhode Island (7)","output":"### Answer: ORIFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opening\n \"office\"(an agency, such as the Office of Health Services) **with** \"f\"(abbrev. for \"fellow\") **replaced by**(leaves for) RI(abbrev. for Rhode Island, the US state). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Studying sound of spring? (5)","output":"### Answer: DOING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Studying,sound of spring\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"she is doing Law at Oxford\"; and 2nd: Sound a spring makes when let go after being stretched, similar to \"boing\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunken capers caused tricky situation (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tricky situation\n **Anagram of**(Drunken) CAPERS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Odds on appeal for help involving royal supporters (8)","output":"### Answer: SPONSORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: supporters\n SP(abbrev. for \"Starting Price\", the betting odds on a particular horse at the start of a race) **plus**(on) SOS(the signal that help is needed in crises) **containing**(involving) R(abbrev. for \"royal\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Substantial applause given by a few (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Substantial\n HAND(applause, as in \"let's give this next performer a big hand\") **plus**(given by) SOME(a few).\nDefn: \u2026 amount."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not liable for former MEP misbehaving with model (6)","output":"### Answer: EXEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not liable\n EX-(prefix denoting \"former\";once) + **anagram of**(\u2026 misbehaving) MEP\n**plus**(with) T(the classic Ford motorcar model). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Continue heading away from explosion (4)","output":"### Answer: LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Continue\n \"blast\"(an explosion) **minus its 1st letter**(heading away from \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eastern flower samples for businesses (10)","output":"### Answer: INDUSTRIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: businesses\n INDUS(the river;flow-er in India) + TRIES(samples, say, food)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Illegally obtained furs worn to first night (6)","output":"### Answer: STOLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illegally obtained\n STOLE(clothing article of fur worn round the shoulders) **plus**(to) **the 1st letter of**(first) \"night\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remain, when mother leaves to bring back straw for animals (8)","output":"### Answer: REINDEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: animals\n \"Remain\" **minus**(when \u2026 leaves) \"ma\"(informal term for one's mother) **plus**(to) **reversal of**(bring back) REED(straw;grassy vegetation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Things are confused, it's clear (8)","output":"### Answer: ARTICLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Things\n **Anagram of**(confused) IT'S CLEAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hospital department divides to provide a sufficient amount (6)","output":"### Answer: PLENTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sufficient amount\n ENT(abbrev. for the Ear, Nose and Throat specialist department in a hospital) **containing**(divides) PLY(to provide, as in \"to ply your guest with food\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When the board meant to abandon a project (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSIGNMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: project\n AS(when, as in \"as you go through Customs \u2026\" + SIGN(a visible board with information on it;a signpost) + \"meant\" **minus**(to abandon) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place where it's wrong to point (4)","output":"### Answer: SITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wrong) **plus**(IT'S)E(abbrev. for \"east\", the compass point)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Generous to carry the can? That's harsh (6)","output":"### Answer: BITING \n ### Explanation: Definition: harsh\n BIG(generous;ample) **containing**(to carry) TIN(a can;a small container made of metal).\nDefn: Like a cold wind, for example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep quiet with book (8)","output":"### Answer: PRESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", a musical instruction to play quietly) **plus**(with) BOOK(to reserve, say, a seat or place)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do I steal out, when friendless? (8)","output":"### Answer: ISOLATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: friendless\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) DO I STEAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drive with confidence round hotel (6)","output":"### Answer: THRUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drive\n TRUST(confidence in someone who will not betray you, for example) **containing**(round) H(letter representing by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Features East's arch-critic misrepresented (15)","output":"### Answer: CHARACTERISTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Features\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 misrepresented) EAST'S ARCH-CRITIC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound broadcast endlessly before time check (5)","output":"### Answer: AUDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: check\n \"audio\"(sound broadcast, as in an audio channel in contrast to a video one) **minus its last letter**(endlessly) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\", as in physics, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The final movement a student may find sentimental (9)","output":"### Answer: EMOTIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sentimental\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 final) \"The\" + MOTION(movement;activity) + A + L(abbrev. for \"learner\", as in the plate displayed by a learner driver)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: South bank appears insubstantial (7)","output":"### Answer: SLENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: insubstantial\n S(abbrev. for \"south\") + LENDER(\u2026 of money, which is what a bank is, at a cost of course)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts with circle and stalls (5)","output":"### Answer: OPENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Starts\n O(the letter representing a circle) **plus**(and) PENS(stalls for farm animals)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Directed son to place for swingers, shamefaced (7)","output":"### Answer: STEERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Directed\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") **plus**(to) TEE(the place where golfers take a swing with their clubs) + RED(\u2026 with embarrassment;shamefaced)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delegates preserve state in disarray (15)","output":"### Answer: REPRESENTATIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delegates\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 disarray) PRESERVE STATE IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keen to get on up the motorway to invalid (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPATIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keen to get on\n **Reversal of**(up) MI(the M1 motorway in England, with the numeral Romanised) **plus**(to) PATIENT(a medical case, what an invalid is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letter openers individually numbered in the inventory, as listed (7)","output":"### Answer: INITIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Letter\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(openers) \"individually numbered in the inventory, as listed\".\nDefn: \u2026 as used in names, eg. T.S. Eliot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walked in a series of stages (7)","output":"### Answer: STEPPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walked,in a series of stages\n Double defn: 2nd: Stepwise."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Darkness of the spirit reflected, lacking energy (5)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Darkness\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 reflected) [\"the\" + GIN(the alcoholic spirit)] **minus**(lacking) \"e\"(abbrev. for \"energy\", in physics). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Playing here's fine (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: fine\n **Anagram of**(Playing) HERE'S.\nDefn: \u2026 as with transparent or semi-transparent material."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Speculators added to Harry's recurrent worries (8)","output":"### Answer: BUGBEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: recurrent worries\n BEARS(speculators who bet on a fall in share market prices) **placed after**(added to) BUG(to harry;to bother)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Odd cat in auditorium causing a stir (6)","output":"### Answer: RUMPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stir\n RUM(odd;peculiar) + **homophone of**(\u2026 in auditorium) \"puss\"(cat). Not a sound homophone, I thought."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hazard in mine dismissed by a politician (8)","output":"### Answer: FIREDAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hazard in mine\n FIRED(dismissed;sacked from a job) **plus**(by) A + MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament;a politician).\nAnswer: Gas that is a potential fire hazard in, say, a coal mine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Successful footballer who's made an impression? (6)","output":"### Answer: SCORER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Successful footballer,who's made an impression\n Double defn: 2nd: One who's made a cut;a score in a surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hollande's here \u2014 the Queen becomes less cordial (5)","output":"### Answer: ICIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: less cordial\n ICI(\"here\" in French, the native language of M. Hollande) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Constant or fading corvine cry? (9)","output":"### Answer: NEVERMORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: corvine cry\n  [NEVER MORE] (either constant;no change or fading;decreasing, but never increasing).\nAnswer:  The cry from the talking bird in Poe's poem, The Raven, with which it answers the narrator's questions.**\nThanks to commenters below."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Service requirement to study text no one recalled (12)","output":"### Answer: CONSCRIPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Service requirement\n CON(to study attentively) + SRIPT(written text) + **reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) [ NO + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ].\nDefn: \u2026 or the requirement to be enlisted into military service."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trivial innocent quest arranged, time being short (12)","output":"### Answer: INCONSEQUENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trivial\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 arranged) \"innocent quest\" **minus**(\u2026 being short) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detached view, previously one held by theologian (9)","output":"### Answer: DISTANCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Detached\n [ STANCE(view;opinion) **placed after**(previously) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ] **contained in**(held by) DD(abbrev. for for a Doctor of Divinity;a theologian)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Lloyd Webber's partner for a short while (5)","output":"### Answer: TRICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a short while\n [T(Tim) RICE] [lyricist partner of A(Andrew) Lloyd Webber]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lack of facilities set back Glastonbury, some say (6)","output":"### Answer: AVALON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glastonbury, some say\n A + **reversal of**(\u2026 set back) [NO LAV] (no lavatory;a lack of toilet facilities).\nDefn: What some claimed to be the burial site of King Arthur and his Queen, Avalon.\nThe surface reading could be said to be true of the Glastonbury Festival?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vulgar Latin for \"pump\" (8)","output":"### Answer: INFLATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: pump\n **Anagram of**(Vulgar) LATIN FOR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Favourite place for cruisers focussed on one subject (6)","output":"### Answer: THEMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: focussed on one subject\n [THE MED ] (the Mediterranean Sea, a favourite place for cruise liners)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker adopts formal attire, with star in the offing (8)","output":"### Answer: ADJACENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the offing\n ANT(a social insect possibly belonging to the worker caste) **containing**(adopts) [DJ(abbrev. for \"dinner jacket\";formal attire) **plus**(with) ACE(star;an excellent exponent) ].\nI'm not sure of the synonymity between definition and answer. Chambers gives the former as \"not far off\" (in addition to \"likely to happen soon\"). Can this be taken to also mean \"proximity in space\", which is what the answer is?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ditch keeping away researcher (6)","output":"### Answer: BOFFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: researcher\n BIN(to ditch, literally into the wastebin) **containing**(keeping) OFF(away from)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Furry pet rabbit regularly feeds on getting up (6)","output":"### Answer: GERBIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Furry pet\n **The 1st , 3rd and 5th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"rabbit\" **contained in**(feeds) **reversal of**(\u2026 getting up, in a down clue) LEG(the on side in cricket, the side of the pitch away from where the batsman's feet are pointing when standing to receive the ball). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover, of one colour that is, turned blue (9)","output":"### Answer: EIDERDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, turned, in a down clue) [RED(one colour) + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\", Latin for \"that is\")] + DOWN(blue;sad)**\nDefn: A thick warm cover for a bed with a soft filling, sometimes of eiderdown."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal in crime scene harking back (12)","output":"### Answer: REMINISCENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: harking back\n **Anagram of**(Criminal) IN CRIME SCENE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complaint from northbound hermit lacking solitude on vacation (5)","output":"### Answer: ULCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complaint\n **Reversal of**(northbound, in a down clue) \"recluse\"(a hermit;one living in solitude) **minus**(lacking) \"solitude\" **minus its inner letters**(on vacation)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Occasional inverted commas primarily seen after full stop (8)","output":"### Answer: PERIODIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Occasional\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 primarily) \"inverted commas\" **placed below**(seen after,in a down clue) PERIOD(the full stop, the end-of-sentence punctuation mark)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier drove without changing gear (8)","output":"### Answer: SERGEANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier\n SENT(drove, as in \"she sent him mad\") **containing**(without;outside of) **anagram of**(changing) GEAR. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weighed down, like singer with too many choruses? (12)","output":"### Answer: OVERBURDENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weighed down\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the burden;the refrain or chorus of a song."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King Cole tucking into rice dish might enjoy this, postprandially (9)","output":"### Answer: PANATELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: might enjoy this, postprandially\n NAT(King Cole, American singer) **contained in**(tucking into) PAELLA(the Spanish rice dish).\nDefn: Something that might be enjoyed after dinner or lunch."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film blocked by agreement distributed in error (8)","output":"### Answer: MISDEALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: distributed in error\n MIST(a film made up of fine droplets) **containing**(blocked by) DEAL(an agreement in commerce or politics, say). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A must for winter sport site \u2014 cake supply! (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ICE SKATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A must for winter sport\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 supply) SITE \u2014 CAKE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resistance by union blocking struggle for excellence (6)","output":"### Answer: VIRTUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: excellence\n [ R(symbol for \"electrical resistance\" in physics) **plus**(by) TU(abbrev. for \"trade union\") ] **contained in**(blocking) VIE(to struggle;to compete against). **\nAnswer: The good quality;efficacy of a thing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alter reference, holding up investigator (6)","output":"### Answer: FERRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: investigator\n **Hidden in**(\u2026, holding) **reversal of**(\u2026 up) \"Alter reference\".\nAnswer: \u2026, figuratively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terminal work of a poet? (5)","output":"### Answer: ANODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terminal\n [AN ODE] (possibly;? the work of a poet).\nDefn: \u2026, or an electrode in an electrical device, eg. a primary cell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An animal god devours hearts in palace and fortress (8)","output":"### Answer: ALHAMBRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: palace and fortress\n { [A LAMB](an animal) + RA(the ancient Egyptian sun god) } **containing**(devours) H(abbrev. for the hearts suit in card games).\nDefn: \u2026 in Granada, Spain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pub open, beer regularly supplies American flyer (6)","output":"### Answer: PHOEBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: American flyer\n PH(abbrev. for \"public house\";a pub) + **the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"open, beer\".\nDefn: Any of a group of birds native to South and North America."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Managed detective division and rank (6)","output":"### Answer: RANCID \n ### Explanation: Definition: rank\n RAN(managed, say, an organisation) + CID(abbrev. for the Criminal Investigation Department, the detective division of the police).\nDefn: Having a foul or offensive smell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resolve shown in large town after Etna's eruption (8)","output":"### Answer: TENACITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resolve\n CITY(any large town) **placed after**(after) **anagram of**(\u2026's eruption) ETNA. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Political opponent one seen by social worker (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Political opponent\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **placed after**(seen by) ANT(an insect that might belong to the worker caste in its society)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish cake one easily had (10)","output":"### Answer: LUMPSUCKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n LUMP(a compact, or even solid, mass of substance;a cake, such as of ice) + SUCKER(one who is easily had;conned)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruinous coup d'etat ousting pawn reproduced event (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ACTED OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: reproduced event\n **Anagram of**(Ruinous) \"coup d'etat\" **minus**(ousting) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"pawn\" in chess notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take umbrage at sexism in design houses (4)","output":"### Answer: MIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take umbrage at\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 houses) \"sexism in design\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard time for wife to Zeus (4)","output":"### Answer: HERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wife to Zeus\n H(abbrev. for \"hard\") + ERA(a long period of time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mystic thrown taking in island location (8)","output":"### Answer: CABALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mystic\n CAST(thrown) **containing**(taking in) BALI(Indonesian island location).\nDefn: One versed or skilled in esoteric doctrines or mysterious art."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having nap in an old car shows advancing years (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ANNO DOMINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: advancing years\n NOD(to nap) **contained in**(Having \u2026 in) [AN + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + MINI(short for the iconic British car) ].\nDefn: \u2026 after the traditionally reckoned year of the birth of Jesus. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Law lord who ran to catch duke (4)","output":"### Answer: CODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Law\n COE(Lord Sebastian, British politician and former middle-distance runner) **containing**(to catch) D(abbrev. for \"duke\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unlovely in Tosca, C superfluous to melodic phrase (8)","output":"### Answer: OSTINATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: melodic phrase\n **Anagram of**(Unlovely) \"in Tosca\" **minus**(\u2026 superfluous) \"C\" + TO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primordial god inspires current Italian painter (6)","output":"### Answer: TITIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian painter\n TITAN(in Greek mythology, any of the divine beings descended from the primordial gods) **containing**(inspires) I(symbol for electric current in physics). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Communicate the writer's function (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Communicate\n I'M(contraction \"I am\", used self-referentially for \"writer's\", contraction of \"writer is\") + PART(function;role, as in \"what part is served by that machine\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fast track that's obscure making comeback in rock (8)","output":"### Answer: SPEEDWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fast track\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 making comeback) DEEP(obscure;difficult to understand) **contained in**(in) SWAY(to rock back and forth). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get knowledge from student and make money (5)","output":"### Answer: LEARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get knowledge\n L(the plate displayed by a student driver) **plus**(and) EARN(to make money)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Geographical mix-up leaving out capital in Philippines? (11)","output":"### Answer: ARCHIPELAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Philippines?\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 mix-up) [ \"Geographical\" **minus**(leaving out) **its 1st letter**(capital)].\nDefn: In geography, an example;? of which are the Philippine Islands.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animosity injured family (3,5)","output":"### Answer: BAD BLOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animosity\n BAD(injured;damaged, as in \"a bad back\") + BLOOD(family, as in \"blood is thicker than water\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capitalism out to fail Georges? (9,6)","output":"### Answer: AUTOMATIC PILOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Georges\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fail) CAPITALISM OUT TO.\nDefn: Plural of the navigation system in an aircraft that automatically maintains a pre-set course, nicknamed \"George\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play on words is hard to beat (6)","output":"### Answer: PUNISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: beat\n PUN(a play on words) + IS + H(abbrev. for \"hard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers caught by fierce monster (3)","output":"### Answer: ORC \n ### Explanation: Definition: fierce monster\n OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\";soldiers who are not commissioned officers) + C(abbrev. for \"caught by \u2026\" followed by the name of the fielder who made the catch).\nDefn: \u2026 created by J.R.R. Tolkein."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Usenet and web configured for Neo and his solvers? (7,2)","output":"### Answer: BETWEEN US \n ### Explanation: Definition: for Neo and his solvers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 configured) [USENET **plus**(and) WEB].\nAnswer: As in \"between us to share\" (for us to share), used self-referentially by Neo, the setter, to include his solvers as well."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agreed about spiteful woman being involved (11)","output":"### Answer: COMPLICATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: involved\n COMPLIED(agreed with;conformed to) **containing**(about) CAT(a spiteful woman)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dress that shows pins in mag chosen randomly (9)","output":"### Answer: CHEONGSAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dress that shows pins\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 randomly) MAG CHOSEN.\nDefn: \u2026, the latter as slang for one's legs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor to err with the drink (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSINTHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\";a sailor) + SIN(to err;to commit a wrong) **plus**(with) THE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film star comes from Slough works (6)","output":"### Answer: BOGART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film star\n BOG(slough;an area of soft muddy ground) + ART(works;compositions that are pieces of art).\nAnswer: Humphrey, American film star."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whisky taken before a tragedy? (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: tragedy?\n DRAM(a small drink of whisky) **placed above**(taken before, in a down clue) A.\nDefn: An example of which;? is a tragedy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Operatic role thought to lack energy (3)","output":"### Answer: IDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Operatic role\n \"idea\"(a thought) **minus**(to lack) \"E\"(symbol for \"energy\" in physics).\nAnswer: Princess, in the comic opera of the same name by Gilbert and Sullivan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ascot, say, in which new race unfolded around back of paddock (8)","output":"### Answer: NECKWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ascot, say\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unfolded) NEW RACE **containing**(around) **the last letter of**(back of) \"paddock\".\nDefn: An example of which;say, is the Ascot tie."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conflict kept us sleepless essentially (6)","output":"### Answer: TUSSLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conflict\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 essentially) \"kept us sleepless\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pressure put on a newspaper concerning model (7)","output":"### Answer: PARAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: model\n P(symbol for \"pressure\" in physics) **plus**(put on) A + RAG(a newspaper) + ON(concerning;about, as in \"the lecture was on science\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weapon smuggled in dodgy deal making one this? (7)","output":"### Answer: ALARMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n ARM(a weapon) **contained in**(smuggled in) **anagram of**(dodgy) DEAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old school punishment is a reflection of age (5)","output":"### Answer: LINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old school punishment,a reflection of age\n Double defn: 1st: What schoolboys used to have to write many of, as punishment; and 2nd: Wrinkles on one's skin, as a sign of old age. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lot of young brats initially favoured place for rejects? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: LITTER BIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: place for rejects\n LITTER(collective term for the many young delivered by an animal at one birth) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"brats\" + IN(favoured;popular). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Journalist observed part of ship without leader in war film (7,5)","output":"### Answer: HACKSAW RIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: war film\n HACK(a derogatory word for \"journalist\") + SAW(observed) + \"bridge\"(part of a ship from where its operations are directed) **minus its 1st letter**(without leader).\nDefn: \u2026 set in WW II, released in 2016."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I face shrieks becoming wild for musical group (6,6)","output":"### Answer: KAISER CHIEFS \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical group\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 becoming wild) I FACE SHRIEKS.\nDefn: \u2026 from England, playing indie rock."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No good English graduate wearing scowl in part of pub (6,3)","output":"### Answer: LOUNGE BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of pub\n [ NG(abbrev. for \"no good\") + E(abbrev. for \"English\") + BA(abbrev. for for \"Bachelor of Arts\", a graduate) ] **contained in**(wearing, on the outside like a coat) LOUR(a scowl)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sport reduced by a third with introduction of this gym exercise (5)","output":"### Answer: SQUAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: gym exercise\n \"squash\"(a racket sport) **minus its last 2 letters**(reduced by a third) **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of**(introduction of) \"this\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kelly and Morecambe, perhaps, overlapping of a kind? (7)","output":"### Answer: GENERIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: of a kind\n Gene (Kelly, American dancer and actor) **plus**(and) Eric(Morecambe, English comedian) **minus one of the 2 \"e\"s in the middle**(overlapping). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meat cooked in ovens (7)","output":"### Answer: VENISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meat\n **Anagram of**(cooked) IN OVENS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gadget to follow diminutive pet (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TOY DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: diminutive pet\n TOY(a gadget;a small novel or ingenious device) + DOG(to follow;to tail)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accessory found in enclosure, retired English rogue (8)","output":"### Answer: PENKNIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accessory\n PEN(an enclosure) + **reversal of**(retired) [E(abbrev. for \"English\") + FINK(a rogue;an unpleasant or contemptible person) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Online friend entering part of the UK, Asian national (6)","output":"### Answer: NEPALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian national\n [ E-(prefix to indicate that something is in an electronic form;online) + PAL(friend) ] **contained in**(entering) NI(abbrev. for Northern Ireland, part of the UK). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A circle supporting clubs to do with welfare (6)","output":"### Answer: CARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: to do with welfare\n [ A + RING(a circle) ] **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) C(abbrev. for the suit of clubs in a card game)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wit leaves deranged modern worker? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: WAGE SLAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: modern worker\n WAG(a wit;a humorous or jocular person) + **anagram of**(\u2026 deranged) LEAVES.\nDefn: A person dependent on a wage or salary."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deny validity to a Greek character in the Netherlands (5)","output":"### Answer: ANNUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deny validity\n A + [ NU(13th letter of the Greek alphabet) **contained in**(in) NL(abbrev. for the Netherlands)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Custom in Prohibition? (5)","output":"### Answer: USAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Custom\n US(of the USA) + AGE(a characteristic period of time, one of which in American history was the Prohibition era from 1920 to 1933). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Director interrupting a certain young man is weighty figure (8)","output":"### Answer: SOMEBODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: weighty figure\n D(abbrev. for \"director\") **contained in**(interrupting) [ SOME(a certain unknown or unspecified person or thing, as in \"some person did this to her\") + BOY(a young man) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Risk in marriage counsellor's suggestion? (8)","output":"### Answer: ENDANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Risk\n [END ANGER] (a suggestion that might be given by a marriage counsellor to wife and\/or husband)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intimate in Paris exotic parts first in seasoned food (8)","output":"### Answer: PASTRAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: seasoned food\n AMI(French for a male friend or lover, as might be found in Paris) **placed below**(\u2026 first, in a down clue) **anagram of**(exotic) PARTS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Illegal practice in pass to a goalkeeper? (8)","output":"### Answer: KICKBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illegal practice\n [KICK BACK](to pass the ball back to a goalkeeper by one of his\/her team-mates).\nDefn: \u2026 of making covert payments to someone in return for facilitating a transaction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dissident free to move round America raised family (9)","output":"### Answer: REFUSENIK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dissident\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to move) FREE **containing**(round) US(describing things American) + **reversal of**(raised, in a down clue) KIN(family relations)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broadcaster lacking gravity is opening in building (8)","output":"### Answer: SKYLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: opening in building\n SKY(UK Ltd., TV broadcasting company in the UK) + LIGHT(lacking gravity;not serious). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stimulating attribute in queen entering good French city first off (8)","output":"### Answer: PIQUANCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stimulating attribute\n QU(abbrev. for \"queen\") **contained in**(entering) [PI(short for \"pious\";good) + Nancy(a French city) **minus its 1st letter**(first off) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Use a lot of milk sloppily as breakfast fare (6)","output":"### Answer: MUESLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: breakfast fare\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sloppily) [USE + **the 1st 3 letters of**(a lot of) \"milk\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remoteness inspector denied in attitude (6)","output":"### Answer: STANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: attitude\n \"distance\"(remoteness) **minus**(\u2026 denied) DI(abbrev. for \"detective inspector\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing to trumpet on reflection for screen icon (5)","output":"### Answer: GARBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: screen icon\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 on reflection) [ O(letter signifying 0;nothing) + BRAG(to trumpet;to boast)].\nAnswer: Greta, Swedish-born iconic film actress in the 1920s and 1930s."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show survey in hearing (5)","output":"### Answer: REVUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in hearing) \"review\"(a survey;an evaluation of a topic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Metal cast put round to pave the way (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: LEAD UP TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: to pave the way\n LEAD(a chemical metal element) + **anagram of**(cast) PUT + O(letter signifying something round). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loaf's a short time in progress (4)","output":"### Answer: MOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loaf\n MO(short for \"moment\", a very short time period) + ON(signifying continuation;in progress).\nDefn: To behave aimlessly. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dig rows? Small probability (10)","output":"### Answer: LIKELINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: probability\n LIKE(dig, as in \"I dig rock 'n' roll music\") + LINES(rows of similar things) + S(abbrev. for \"small\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Austere oast houses shown in 3-D (6)","output":"### Answer: STEREO \n ### Explanation: Definition: shown in 3-D\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 houses) \"Austere oast\".\nAnswer: Short for \"stereoscopic\", describing the process where pictures or movies are made to give an impression of being 3-dimensional. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expendable Bugs Society (8)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expendable\n NEEDLES(bugs;annoys) + S(abbrev. for \"Society\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrival that's between flights (7)","output":"### Answer: LANDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrival,that's between flights\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 of, say, plane after a flight; and 2nd: A level area between flights of stairs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Container clue (cryptic) involves \"reversing resort\" (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPSULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Container\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 (cryptic)) CLUE **containing**(involves) **reversal of**(reversing) SPA(a health resort)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy acting so sceptical (8)","output":"### Answer: AGNOSTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: sceptical\n **Anagram of**(Fancy) ACTING SO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Script's opening extract \"Get into bed\" (6)","output":"### Answer: SEDUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get into bed\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's opening) \"Script\" + EDUCE(to extract;to bring out something latent or potential).\nDefn: To get someone into bed, not for the him\/her to sleep but to be slept with."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where to shop wearing belt? It might well contain a catch (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SMALL PRINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It might well contain a catch\n MALL(a large complex containing a collection of shops) **contained in**(wearing;clothed in) SPRINT(to belt;to run at speed).\nDefn: An agreement's terms and conditions literally printed in small type, that may contain an unfavourable term or condition;a catch."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One of life's professions that is covered by a postman? (4)","output":"### Answer: WALK \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of life's professions,that is covered by a postman\n Double defn: 1st: A line of work or profession, as in \"People from different walks of life took part in the protest \u2013 tinkers, tailors, soldiers \u2026. \"; and 2nd: The round followed by a postman, from when postmen used to go on foot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roman emperor is not quite a Roman emperor before the state (5)","output":"### Answer: NERVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman emperor\n \"Nero\"(a Roman emperor) **minus its last letter**(not quite \u2026) **plus**(before) VA(abbrev. for the US state of Virginia).\nDefn: \u2026 who had earlier served under Nero."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conversely, one's in story about female society (8)","output":"### Answer: SORORITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: female society\n [ OR(conversely;an introduction to an alternative which is the reverse of an idea or statement just stated) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ] **contained in**(\u2026's in;is in) **anagram of**(\u2026 about) STORY.\nDefn: In North America, a society for female students in a college or university."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink problem on team displays (5,3)","output":"### Answer: LEMON TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 displays) \"problem on team\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poetry spoken by popular deity (4)","output":"### Answer: ODIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: deity\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 spoken) \"ode\"(poetry;a poem) + IN(popular;trendy).\nDefn: \u2026 in Scandinavian mythology."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A top circle mountain butterfly (6)","output":"### Answer: APOLLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: mountain butterfly\n A + POLL(a person's head;top) + O(letter signifying a circle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crafty manoeuvre which a clipper might perform? (7)","output":"### Answer: DOCKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crafty manoeuvre,which a clipper might perform\n Double defn: 1st: A manoeuvre by a craft such as a ship, including a clipper, against a landing;a dock; and 2nd: Something performed with a clipper;a cutter, or by someone who wields one, to the tail of an animal, eg. a pet cat or dog."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prime murder victim's name left off (4)","output":"### Answer: ABEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prime murder victim\n \"label\"(to put a name or tag to) **minus**(\u2026 off) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\")\nDefn: The first;prime murder victim in the Bible. The alternative \"Labe\" doesn't work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revolutionary lancer's aid made flesh (10)","output":"### Answer: CARNALISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: made flesh\n **Anagram of**(Revolutionary) LANCER'S AID.\nDefn: \u2026, not flesh literally, but in the physical sense as opposed to the spiritual, and hence to make sensually appealing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Number turned against terrorist group's spiritual knowledge (6)","output":"### Answer: GNOSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spiritual knowledge\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned) SONG(a musical number) **plus**(against) IS(short for ISIS the terrorist group)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers onto drama (oil spillage) that prompts an early uprising? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: RADIO ALARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: that prompts an early uprising\n RA(abbrev. for the Royal Artillery, a branch of the British military) **plus**(onto) **anagram of**(\u2026 spillage) DRAMA (OIL.\nDefn: Something you set to wake you up early."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adolf's companion volume, carried by each supporter, in need of substantial organisation (3,5)","output":"### Answer: EVA BRAUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adolf's companion\n V(symbol for \"volume\", in physics, say) **contained in**(carried by) EA(abbrev. for \"each\") + BRA(a supporter of the feminine chest) **plus**(in need of) UN(abbrev. for the United Nations, the large;substantial organisation).\nDefn: Adolf Hitler's, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charlie's unit of luminance (3)","output":"### Answer: NIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charlie,unit of luminance\n Double defn: 1st: A foolish person; and 2nd: \u2026 equal to 1 candela per square metre, and a candela in turn is equal to \u2026.."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where to get a drink with vermouth, overlooking yard setting (8)","output":"### Answer: LOCALITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: setting\n LOCAL(a pub;a place to get a drink near one's home) **plus**(with) IT(short for Italian vermouth, as in \"gin and it\") **placed above**(overlooking, in a down clue) Y(abbrev. for \"yard\", the unit of measurement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See about wrapping box and put in shade (7)","output":"### Answer: ECLIPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put in shade\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) SEE **containing**(wrapping) CLIP(to box;to land a blow).\nDefn: To overshadow."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For instance, getting up skirt is one sign (6)","output":"### Answer: GEMINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: one sign\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, getting up, in a down clue) EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for instance) + MINI(short for \"miniskirt\").\nDefn: \u2026 in the zodiac."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A major wanderer rested by vessel (6)","output":"### Answer: SATURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A major wanderer\n SAT(rested) **plus**(by) URN(a vessel, especially one for the ashes of a cremated person).\nDefn: \u2026 orbiting our sun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of this clue shows promise and flexibility (8)","output":"### Answer: WORDPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of this clue\n WORD(a promise, as in \"you have my word on it\") **plus**(and) PLAY(flexibility;freedom of movement, within a space for part of a mechanism, or within the scope of an activity.\nDefn: \u2026, from \"promise\" to the end."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City's first game is rubbish (6)","output":"### Answer: CRUMMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: rubbish\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"City\" + RUMMY(a card game)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Am I allowed to kick stuffing out of nice dog? (6)","output":"### Answer: CANINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\n [CAN I?](Am I allowed to?] + \"nice\" **minus its inner letters**(kick stuffing out of \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nicholas I advanced across land mass (4)","output":"### Answer: ASIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: land mass\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 across) \"Nicholas I advanced\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indifferent sappers have no desire to go first (10)","output":"### Answer: LACKLUSTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indifferent\n RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers in the British military, soldiers who are nicknamed \"sappers\") **placed after**(\u2026 to go first) [ LACK(have no) LUST(a desire;a hunger for) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Company holding ace function in a better place (6)","output":"### Answer: CASINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a better place\n CO(abbrev. for \"Company\", a commercial concern) **containing**(holding) [ A(abbrev. for \"ace\" in card games) + SIN(abbrev. for \"sine\", the mathematical function;ratio) ].\nDefn: A place for betters;gamblers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former lover of model dancing round unfinished apartment (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OLD FLAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former lover\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dancing) MODEL **containing**(round) \"flat\"(a residential apartment) **minus its last letter**(unfinished \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arachne conforms after 31 days in wedlock (9)","output":"### Answer: MARITALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in wedlock\n [ I TALLY](I;self-referential pronoun for Arachne, the setter + conforms to;agrees with) **placed after**(after) MAR(abbrev. for March, a 31-day month)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hamsters, perhaps, pace about (4)","output":"### Answer: PETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hamsters, perhaps\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) STEP(a pace;a single movement of the legs when walking or running).\nDefn: Hamsters are an example;perhaps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slug, one of a pair (4)","output":"### Answer: SOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slug,one of a pair\n Double defn: 1st: A hard blow; and 2nd: Footwear that come in pairs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Act like an idiot, due to crack and ecstasy (9)","output":"### Answer: BEATITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ecstasy\n [BE AT IT](engaged in some activity, especially a reprehensible;idiotic? one \u2013 surely not when the \"it\" is sex? \u2013 like rabbits perhaps, but not like an idiot) + **anagram of**(\u2026 to crack) DUE. But do agree that crack and ecstasy can make you act like an idiot.**\n*Edit:  Not quite above.  See :  BE A TIT(act like an idiot)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charming me, acting badly (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGNETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charming\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 badly) ME, ACTING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wings of iconic aviator, American legendary flyer (6)","output":"### Answer: ICARUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: legendary flyer\n **The 1st and the last letters, respectively, of**(Wings of i) \"iconic aviator\" + US(abbrev. for things American).\nDefn: \u2026 in Greek mythology who fell to earth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Muscular contractors in pub stopping cisterns juddering (10)","output":"### Answer: SPHINCTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muscular contractors\n PH(abbrev. for \"public house\", a pub) **contained in**(stopping) **anagram of**(\u2026 juddering) CISTERNS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wealth\" is Googled on a regular basis (4)","output":"### Answer: GOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wealth\n **The 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th letters of**(\u2026 on a regular basis) \"Googled\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Modest tsar removing clothes in Black Sea port (6)","output":"### Answer: ODESSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Black Sea port\n \"Modest tsar\" **minus the 1st and last letters, respectively**(removing clothes;stripping off the external covering)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catching seal in small pen? (6)","output":"### Answer: CYGNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: small pen\n **Homophone of**(Catching, aurally) \"signet\"(a seal;an embossed emblem used as evidence of authenticity).\nAnswer: A young;small swan that could;? grow into a pen;a female swan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Staple food of Africa's savanna (7)","output":"### Answer: CASSAVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Staple food\n **Hidden in**(of) \"Africa's savanna\".**\nto this:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Savoury taste starts to upset me and my intestines (5)","output":"### Answer: UMAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Savoury taste\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"upset me and my intestines\".\nAnswer: A strong meaty taste as of glutamates and salts of other amino acids, especially monosodium glutamate, MSG, first manufactured by the Japanese, and subsequently responsible for Chinese restaurant syndrome."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State of bantam's bottom, incubating elderly eggs (7)","output":"### Answer: MOLDOVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\n **The last letter of**(\u2026's bottom, in a down clue) \"bantam\" **placed above**(in a down clue, incubating;like a bantam sitting over its eggs) OLD(elderly) OVA(eggs;female reproductive cells)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reference article on retired English pedestrian (6)","output":"### Answer: ALLUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reference\n A(an article in grammar) **placed above**(on) **reversal of**(retired) [E(abbrev. for \"English\") + DULL(pedestrian;unexciting) ].\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What you do in pub, close to despondent bankrupt (9)","output":"### Answer: INSOLVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bankrupt\n SOLVE(what you;2nd person pronoun used by setter to refer to her puzzle's solvers, do) **contained in**(in) INN(a pub) + **the last letter of**(close to) \"despondent\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Farage et al take legal action, upset over caper (4-3)","output":"### Answer: EURO-MPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Farage et al\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, upset) SUE(to take legal action against someone) **containing**(over) ROMP(a spell of lively activity, or sex, if you like;a caper).\nDefn: \u2026, Nigel and others, but not for long."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mistress perhaps toying with her chocolates (13)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOLTEACHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistress perhaps\n **Anagram of**(toying with) HER CHOCOLATES.\nDefn: Mistress, and master, are examples;perhaps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Van Gogh heading off, given peeled carrot (9)","output":"### Answer: INCENTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: carrot\n \"Vincent\"(van Gogh) **minus its 1st letter**(heading off) + \"given\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(peeled).\nDefn: \u2026, a positive inducement, as opposed to the stick."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet morning with dirt and clean mop (7)","output":"### Answer: SHAMPOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: clean mop\n SH!(quiet!;an imperative to be silent) + AM(abbrev. for \"ante meridiem\", denoting the hours before noontime) **plus**(with) POO(excrement;dirt, as in \"dog dirt\", euphemisms for \"shit\").\nDefn: To clean;wash a thick mass of untidy har;mop."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Damien enters outskirts of Torquay in need of a drink (7)","output":"### Answer: THIRSTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in need of a drink\n HIRST(Damien, British artist) **contained in**(enters) **the1st and last letters**(outskirts of) \"Torquay\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suspicion over the French pair (7)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: pair\n DOUBT(suspicion;cautious distrust) **containing**(over) LE(\"the\" in French).\nDefn: \u2026 of similar things."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piles of small nails (6)","output":"### Answer: STACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piles\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + TACKS(small broad-headed nails, eg. thumbtacks aka drawing pins)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gas in technical language, ignored at first (5)","output":"### Answer: ARGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gas\n \"jargon\"(technical, specialised language) **minus its 1st letter**(ignored at first)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe shame-faced politician defends borders (7)","output":"### Answer: CRIMSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe shame-faced\n CON(abbrev. for a British Conservative politician) **containing**(defends) RIMS(borders;edges).**\nDefn:  To blush, from the possible;maybe, colour of your face when you're ashamed or embarrassed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hair from bears covering bear's tail (7)","output":"### Answer: STRANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hair\n STANDS(bears;tolerates) **containing**(covering) **the last letter of**(\u2026's tail) \"bear\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fiddle with computers the wrong way (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fiddle\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 the wrong way) MACS(brand name for Macintoshes, the series of personal computers made by Apple Inc.).\nDefn: \u2026;a swindle. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Paris, a setback preceding current government's undoing (10)","output":"### Answer: UNHITCHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: undoing\n UN(\"a\" as spoken in Paris, France) + HITCH(a setback;a snag) **plus**(preceding) IN(current;in fashion or in power) + G(abbrev. for \"government\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seductress not changing welcoming look (6)","output":"### Answer: SALOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seductress\n SAME(not changing;remaining constant) **containing**(welcoming) LO(look, as in \"lo and behold\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tailor has place for putting leather (8)","output":"### Answer: SHAGREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: leather\n **Anagram of**(Tailor) HAS + GREEN(a place for putting on a golf course)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It describes judge, given shocking treatment in a seedy spot (9)","output":"### Answer: ADJECTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It describes\n [ J(abbrev. for \"judge\") **plus**(given) ECT(abbrev. for \"electroconvulsive therapy\", electric shock treatment for mental disorders) ] **contained in**(in) [A + DIVE(a seedy spot;a sleazy establishment for drinking, etc.) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two insects, not large but strongly built (5)","output":"### Answer: BEEFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: strongly built\n [BEE & \"fly\"](two insects) **minus**(not) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"large\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son backing intense expedition (5)","output":"### Answer: SPEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: expedition\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") + **reversal of**(backing) DEEP(intense, as in \"a deep sleep\").\nDefn: \u2026;promptness in doing something, as in \"your complaints will be looked into with expedition\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Name in Irish, but oddly not befitting these isles (2-7)","output":"### Answer: UN-BRITISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: not befitting these isles\n N(abbrev. for \"name\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 oddly) IRISH, BUT. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: National rate cut by operator finally without penalty (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SCOT-FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: without penalty\n SCOT(a national;citizen of Scotland) + FEE(a rate;charge to be paid for a service rendered) **containing**(cut by) **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"operator\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps nun's to change entertaining scripture (6)","output":"### Answer: VOTARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps nun\n VARY(to change) **containing**(entertaining) OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament, a collection of religious writings;scripture).\nDefn: An example;perhaps is a nun, one who has taken vows of dedication to religious service."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wit lacking restraint has nothing to worry about (5,5)","output":"### Answer: OSCAR WILDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wit\n WILD(lacking restraint) **contained in**(\u2026 about) [O SCARE]( letter signifying 0;nothing + something to worry;be frightful about).\nDefn: \u2026 who was a playwright, poet, essayist, novelist in the late 1800s.**\nA Wilde play."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ahead after business takeover (4)","output":"### Answer: COUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: takeover\n UP(ahead in points score in a competitive match) **placed after**(after) CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial business). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gents drunkenly tip hat, with best man losing head (4,3,7)","output":"### Answer: JOHN THE BAPTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: man losing head\n JOHN(slang for a toilet, the public one for men being the \"gents\") + **anagram of**(drunkenly) [TIP HAT **plus**(with) BEST].\nDefn: \u2026, the latter being the prize demanded for the display in 8,9 down. **\n\u2026 there's the lost head on a plate, according to Picasso."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rock star's acid rush, following right musician (7,7)","output":"### Answer: RICHARD STRAUSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: musician\n **Anagram of**(Rock) STAR'S ACID RUSH **placed after**(following) R(abbrev. for \"right\").\nDefn: \u2026, or a composer of music, known for his operas.**\nStrauss's operatic version:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor prods Communist leader to take rhythmic steps (5)","output":"### Answer: MAMBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: to take rhythmic steps\n MB(abbrev. for Medicinae Baccalaureus, a graduate of medical school; a doctor) **contained in**(prods) MAO(Ze Dong, former Communist China's leader).**\nAnother attractive display\u2026and they can dance too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mostly work fast to get wealthy (7)","output":"### Answer: OPULENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: wealthy\n \"opus\"(a literary or musical work;composition) **minus its last letter**(Mostly \u2026) + LENT(a period of fasting for Christians before Easter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Painter's current giant frames (6)","output":"### Answer: TITIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Painter\n I(symbol for electrical current in physics) **contained in**(\u2026 frames) TITAN(one of the group of gigantic deities in Greek mythology).\nDefn: \u2026, a great, if not the greatest, member of the 16C Venetian school).\nTitian's rendition:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heading for Baghdad or Tehran, travelling's awful (9)","output":"### Answer: ABHORRENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: awful\n **Anagram of**( \u2026, travelling) [ **the 1st letter of**(Heading for) \"Baghdad\" + OR TEHRAN]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancied velvet sheen, so moving in attractive display (5,2,3,5,5)","output":"### Answer: DANCE OF THE SEVEN VEILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: attractive display\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 moving) FANCIED VELVET SHEEN, SO.\nDefn: \u2026 performed by the seductress in 12 across.**\nHollywood's rendition:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Problem for reader English tutor grasps OK (9)","output":"### Answer: EYESTRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Problem for reader\n [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + TRAIN(to tutor;to instruct) ] **containing**(grasps) YES(OK;term indicating agreement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist's images capturing area like that (7)","output":"### Answer: PICASSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n [ PICS(short for \"pictures\";images) **containing**(capturing) A(abbrev. for \"area\") ] + SO(like that;in the way described or demonstrated, as in \"Walk like so\".\nAnswer: Pablo, Spanish artist, co-founder of the Cubist movement.**\nThe cubic version:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Berlin quartet plugging song around holiday location (7)","output":"### Answer: RIVIERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: holiday location\n VIER(4 in number;quartet as spoken in Berlin, Germany) **contained in**(plugging) **reversal of**(\u2026 around) AIR(a song)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Escalating row throughout housing development (6)","output":"### Answer: GROWTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: development\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 housing) \"Escalating row throughout\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Understood old historian's left America (5)","output":"### Answer: TACIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understood\n \"Tacitus\"(olden Roman historian of the Roman Empire) **minus**(\u2026's;has left\u2026) \"US\"(abbrev. for America, the USA).  Does the deletion indicator seem reversed?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound philosophical element sealed (10)","output":"### Answer: WATERTIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound\n WATER(in classical philosophies, one of the elements that make up the material world, others being earth, air and fire) + TIGHT(sealed).\nDefn: \u2026, as of a proof, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yield about to exceed developer's expectations for starters (4)","output":"### Answer: CEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yield\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\", about;approximately when refering to dates) **plus**(to) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 for starters) \"exceed developer's expectations\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mad lady (4)","output":"### Answer: GAGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mad,lady\n Double defn: 2nd: The pop songstress's professional name, with a capital L and G."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He sees Whitney Houston initially excluded dancing (10)","output":"### Answer: EYEWITNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: He sees\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dancing) [SEES + \"Whitney\" **minus the 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially excluded) \"Houston\" ]. \"see\" doing double duty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: William E. Nichol holding back the silver screen (6)","output":"### Answer: CINEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the silver screen\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 holding) **and reversal of**(\u2026 back) \"William E. Nichol\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No saucer made up of mother-of- pearl (8)","output":"### Answer: NACREOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: of mother-of- pearl\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 made up) NO SAUCER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attractive casual work involving little time (8)","output":"### Answer: TEMPTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attractive\n TEMPING(casual work performed by a temporary worker) **containing**(involving) T(abbrev. for ;little \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bit of passion (4)","output":"### Answer: DASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: A bit,passion\n Double defn: 1st: A small quantity of something added; and 2nd: Gusto;enthusiasm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small bust for a trophy (1-3)","output":"### Answer: A-CUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small bust\n A + CUP(a trophy awarded to the winner of a competition).\nDefn: \u2026, as indicated by the bra cup size of A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flight of fancy \u2013 sanitary towels stolen away (8)","output":"### Answer: STAIRWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flight\n **Anagram of**(fancy) [ \"sanitary towels\" **minus**(\u2026 away) \"stolen\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Even with space for sand (8)","output":"### Answer: SMOOTHEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sand\n SMOOTH(even, without any bumps or dents) **plus**(with) EN(a unit of measurement of space in text printing).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grumpy character who stole Christmas (6)","output":"### Answer: GRINCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grumpy character\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the character in Dr Seuss's book \"How The Grinch Stole Christmas\", whose name has become a common noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This lively dance involves the kips (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: HITS THE HAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: kips\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026 lively) THIS + HAY(formerly, a country dance) ] **containing**(involves) THE.\nDefn: \u2026, slang, as is the answer, for sleeps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some muddled items to rewrite (4)","output":"### Answer: EDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to rewrite\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"muddled items\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Best laid wagers (4)","output":"### Answer: BETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wagers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 laid) BEST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coined a blind term for a wooded area (10)","output":"### Answer: TIMBERLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: a wooded area\n **Anagram of**(Coined) A BLIND TERM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coveting a cereal found in Virginia? On the contrary (7)","output":"### Answer: AVARICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coveting\n [ A + RICE(a cereal) ] **containing**(found in \u2026 ? On the contrary) VA(abbrev. for for the US state of Virginia).\nDefn: \u2026, as a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's A Rebel\" holding up repeal (5)","output":"### Answer: ERASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: repeal\n **Hidden in**(\u2026\" holding) **and reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) \"He's A Rebel\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That neat hi-tech novel, a great hit with children (3,3,2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: THE CAT IN THE HAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a great hit with children\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 novel) THAT NEAT HI-TECH.\nDefn: \u2026, a book by Dr Seuss."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eco-friendly breakfast a favourite with kids (5,4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: GREEN EGGS AND HAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a favourite with kids\n GREEN(eco-friendly) + EGGS AND HAM(part of a typical full breakfast)\nDefn: \u2026, another book by Dr Seuss."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tremble at first sign of the enchantress (6)","output":"### Answer: TWITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tremble\n **The 1st letter of**(first sign of) \"the\" +WITCH(an enchantress;a she-speller)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheat generous candidate (9)","output":"### Answer: CONTENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: candidate\n CON(to cheat;to swindle) + TENDER(generous;kind, as in \"a generous interpretation of his actions\", tender perhaps)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knight discarded sundress tailored for author (2,5)","output":"### Answer: DR SEUSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: author\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 tailored) \"sundress\" **minus**(\u2026 discarded) \"n\"(symbol for \"knight\" in chess notation).\nDefn: \u2026 of German origin, hence:\nYou're wrong as the deuce\nAnd you shouldn't rejoice\nIf you're calling him Seuss.\nHe pronounces it Zoice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They are bravely up in arms (9)","output":"### Answer: PAPPOOSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They are bravely up in arms\n Cryptic defn: Babes-in-arms of Native American Indians, males of whom are braves, the word also meaning the back packs that they are carried in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upset Gale with gory grotesque figure (8)","output":"### Answer: GARGOYLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: grotesque figure\n **Anagram of**(Upset) [GALE **plus**(with) GORY]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Join company doctor in Spain (7)","output":"### Answer: COMBINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Join\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial concern) + MB(abbrev. for the Latin \"Medicinae Baccalaureus\", Bachelor of Medicine, a doctor) + IN +E(abbrev. for \"Spain\" or Espana)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sale of gold coin minted in Thailand? No (7)","output":"### Answer: AUCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sale\n [ AU(symbol for the chemical element, gold) + **anagram of**(\u2026 minted) COIN] **containing**(in \u2026? No) T(abbrev. for Thailand)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One pine board would be perfect (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: perfect\n I(Roman numeral \"one\") + DEAL(board made of pine wood)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Useless types avoid filling meals at sea (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LAME DUCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Useless types\n DUCK(to avoid by lowering your head or body) **contained in**(filling) **anagram of**(\u2026 at sea) MEALS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Song about love lost cut by Queen (5)","output":"### Answer: CAROL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Song\n [ CA(abbrev. for \"circa\", about;approximately when refering to dates) + O(letter signifying 0, \"love\" in tennis scores)  + L(abbrev. for \"lost\", in football league tables, say) ] **containing**(cut by) R(abbrev. for \"Regina\";Queen).**\nTogether with 26 down, the director of the movie (right below):"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 30 minute noir shot in middle of dock (7)","output":"### Answer: MORONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: 30\n M(abbrev. for \"minute\" in time notation) + [ **anagram of**(\u2026 shot) NOIR **contained in**(in) **the middle 2 letters of**(middle of) \"dock\" ].\nDefn: Answer to 30 across.**\nThe movie was of the film noir genre."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expert artist keeping a model-type in proportion (3,4)","output":"### Answer: PRO RATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: in proportion\n PRO(short for \"professional\", an expert in a certain field) + RA(abbrev. for Royal Academician, a member of the Royal Academy of Arts;an artist) **containing**(keeping) [A + T(model-type of an early Ford motorcar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exit on hearing Spooner's awful quartet (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FIRE DOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exit\n **Spoonerism of**(hearing Spooner's) \"dire four\"(an awful quartet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where one goes to pick up the last of 26 NYC taxis? (5)","output":"### Answer: KHAZI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where one goes\n **Homophone of**(to pick up) \"Car Z\"(the last of the 26 taxis, maybe, in the series Car A, Car B,\u2026.,Car Z) with Zed (in English) pronounced as Zee, by a native American in New York City (NYC).\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"I have to go urgently or I shall be wetting my pants\".\nAnswer: Slang for a toilet. Originally Cockney, but now commonly used in Liverpool, as in \"down the khazi\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Probably have this after striptease class (6)","output":"### Answer: LESSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: class\n LESS ON(having fewer, probably, or no,most likely, items of clothing on after a striptease).**\nPerhaps a reference to the movie dialogue:\nCrabbin: [inviting Holly Martins to give a lecture at the local Cultural Reeducation Society] We do a little show each week. Last week we had \"Hamlet.\" The week before we had\u2026 something.\nSgt. Paine: The striptease, sir.\nCrabbin: Yes, the Hindu dancers. Thank you, sergeant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angel mixed up with gay Broadway flop? (3,2,3)","output":"### Answer: LAY AN EGG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Broadway flop\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 mixed up \u2026) [ ANGEL **plus**(with) GAY].\nDefn: To be spectacularly unsuccessful, especially in front of an audience, as found in a Broadway theatre."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A line at the end of Polish sort of dictionary (8)","output":"### Answer: GLOSSARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sort of dictionary\n [A + RY(abbrev. for \"railway line\") ]**placed after**(at the end of) GLOSS(the polish;shine on a smooth surface)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French wine not available outside of English capital (6)","output":"### Answer: VIENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n [ VIN(French for \"wine\") + NA(abbrev. for \"not available\") ] **containing**(outside of) E(abbrev. of \"English\").\nDefn: \u2026 city.**\nThe setting of the movie:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At concert's end, long for a little soul? (5)","output":"### Answer: TITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a little soul\n **The last letter of**(\u2026's end) \"concert's\" **plus**(At \u2026) ITCH(to long for;to have a yen for).\nDefn: \u2026;a small person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Type of COBRA meeting interrupted by head of police (8)","output":"### Answer: SPITTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type of COBRA\n SITTING(a meeting of, say, a committee) **containing**(interrupted by) **the 1st letter of**(head of) \"police\". And COBRA is the acronym for the Cabinet Office Briefing Room A, used by a UK government crisis response committee, probably also involving the head of police. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When nurses survey the head of off-colour hot lads (7)","output":"### Answer: APOLLOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hot lads\n AS(when, as in \"as you leave the room, please \u2026\") **containing**(nurses) [ POLL(a survey of people's views on specific issues taken from a sample group) + **the 1st letter of**(the head of) \"off-colour\" ].\nDefn: Handsome and attractive;hot young men;lads."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emergency contact link in hotel abroad (7)","output":"### Answer: HOTLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emergency contact link\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 abroad) IN HOTEL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nag a hard flipping copper to leave Madras? (5)","output":"### Answer: HARRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nag\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 flipping) [A + H(abbrev. for \"hard\") ] + \"curry\"(Indian dish of which the Madras is a variety) **minus**(\u2026 to leave) \"Cu\"(symbol for the element, copper).\nDefn: To bother.**\nTogether with 1 down, the titular character in the movie played by Orson Welles:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heard idea about having the brain removed? (9)","output":"### Answer: AIRHEADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: having the brain removed\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) HEARD IDEA.\nDefn: Cryptic. Brainless, figuratively, or had brain removed, literally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Green sailor scrubbing yacht's bow (4)","output":"### Answer: LIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Green\n \"limey\"(or lime-juicer, slang for a British sailor, from the fact that he would have to drink lime-juice to ward off scurvy) **minus**(scrubbing) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's bow) \"yacht\".\nDefn: A greenish yellow colour.** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Can sports spoil small wingers? (7)","output":"### Answer: MARTINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wingers\n TIN(a metal can) **contained in**(sports;wears) [ MAR(to spoil;to damage) + S(abbrev. for \"small\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Risky to put out cut around skinless sausages (9)","output":"### Answer: DANGEROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Risky\n \"douse\"(to put out;extinguish, say, a flame) **minus its last letter**(cut) **containing**(around) \"bangers\"(British slang for \"sausages\") *minus its 1st and last letters*(skinless \u2026;without its outer covering)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silly sort returning textbook cucumber sandwiches (6)","output":"### Answer: CUCKOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silly sort\n **Reversal of**(returning) **and hidden in**(\u2026 sandwiches) \"textbook cucumber\".**\nTogether with 6 down, part of the movie dialogue:\nHARRY:\nDon't be so gloomy\u2026After all, it's not that awful. Remember what the fellow said\u2026in Italy, for thirty years under the Borgias, they had warfare, terror, murder, bloodshed, but they produced Michaelangelo \u2013 Leonardo Da Vinci, and the Renaissance\u2026In Switzerland, they had brotherly love. They had five hundred years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce?\u2026The cuckoo clock.\nSo long, Holly.\nSpoken in a compartment on the Ferris wheel:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Only 1p for meal with boyfriend in Kent? (8)","output":"### Answer: SUPERMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kent\n \"p\"(only 1p) **replacing**(for) \"pp\" in \"supper\"(a light evening meal) **plus**(with) MAN(a boyfriend).\nDefn: Fictional character from the planet, Krypton, whose alter ego was Clark Kent."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time Liberal tucked in famously early riser? (5)","output":"### Answer: CLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time\n L(abbrev. for a member of the political Liberal Party) **contained in**(tucked in) COCK(a rooster;the early riser that famously crows at dawn).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink about a litre and a half of pale (4,3)","output":"### Answer: REAL ALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n RE(about;with reference to) + A + L(abbrev. for \"litre\", the volumetric unit) **plus**(and) A + **the last 2 letter of**(half of) \"pale\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article in support of badly maligned male star (7,3)","output":"### Answer: LEADING MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: male star\n AN(an article in grammar) **placed below**(in support of, in a down clue) **anagram of**(badly) MALIGNED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine way to eat not very heavy rocket course (6,4)","output":"### Answer: FLIGHT PATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: rocket course\n [ F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + PATH(a way;a route) ] **containing**(to eat) LIGHT(not very heavy).\nDefn: \u2026, but not the salad dish during a meal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Books bound by neo-realist philosopher (9)","output":"### Answer: ARISTOTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: philosopher\n OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament, the collection of books in the Bible) **contained in**(bound by) **anagram of**(neo-;prefix indicating a new form of) REALIST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Waters one teacher brought up with hot main (5,3)","output":"### Answer: IRISH SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Waters\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 brought up) SIR(a polite term of address for a male schoolteacher) **plus**(with) H(abbrev. for \"hot\") + SEA(the poetic term for which is \"the main\").**\nPerhaps a reference to the movie dialogue:\nMartins: Listen, Callahan!\nCalloway: Calloway. I'm English, not Irish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Best men fond of being amongst nature? (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTDOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: fond of being amongst nature\n OUTDO(to best;to do better than) + OR(abbrev. for \"Other Ranks\", non-commissioned men in the military).\nAnswer: As in \"the outdoor type\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pampered orphan adopted by northern duke (7)","output":"### Answer: NANNIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pampered\n ANNIE(Little Orphan, the main character in the American comic strip of the same name) **contained in**(adopted by) [ N(abbrev. for \"northern\") + D(abbrev. for \"duke\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spot belonging to female music producer (6)","output":"### Answer: ZITHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: music producer\n ZIT(slang for a spot on the skin, especially a pimple or a blackhead) + HER(belonging to that female, as in \"her beauty\").\nInstrument played by Anton Karas for the movie's haunting theme :"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large-hearted religious woman (5)","output":"### Answer: HOLLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: woman\n L(abbrev. for \"large\") **as the middle letter of**(-hearted) HOLY(religious).**\nTogether with 2 down, the character played by Joseph Cotton in the movie:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant study that you must listen to (4)","output":"### Answer: REED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 that you must listen to) \"read\"(to study, as in \"what are you reading at university?\").\nDefn: \u2026 of any of various tall grasses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't allow backing for Trump's extremes to overshadow right's regular following (7)","output":"### Answer: PREVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't allow\n **Reversal of**(backing for) **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026's extremes) \"Trump\" **containing**(to overshadow) [ R(abbrev. for \"right\") **plus**(\u2026 following) EVEN(regular;unvarying) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most unhappy when daughters break new seats (7)","output":"### Answer: SADDEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most unhappy\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") twice(\u2026s) **contained in**(break) **anagram of**(new) SEATS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clown has a drink before bed (5)","output":"### Answer: COCOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink before bed\n COCO(the Clown, a well-known circus performer in the UK around the 50s) **plus**(has) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overhear report of first lady's decline (9)","output":"### Answer: EAVESDROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overhear\n **Homophone of**(report of) [ \"Eve\"(the first lady in the Bible)'s \"drop\"(a decline;a fall) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Same silly nonsense without any purpose (9)","output":"### Answer: AIMLESSLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: without any purpose\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 nonsense) SAME SILLY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vocal about going ahead to see reef creatures (5)","output":"### Answer: CORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: reef creatures\n ORAL(vocal, in contrast to \"written\") **placed after**(\u2026 going ahead) C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about, when used in conjunction with dates)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demand English vote on legislation (5)","output":"### Answer: EXACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demand\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + X(letter indicating a vote for, say, an election candidate) **plus**(on) ACT(legislation by, say, Parliament)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Does up old veteran's junk (9)","output":"### Answer: RENOVATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does up\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 junk) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + VETERAN ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cast doubt on record and run revision (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCREDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cast doubt\n DISC(a phonograph record) **plus**(and) R(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores) + EDIT(as a noun, a revision of piece of text). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get to share a cheese sample (5)","output":"### Answer: REACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get to\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 sample) \"share a cheese \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bruised head's sore with long fight (5)","output":"### Answer: BRAWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: fight\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 head) \"Bruised\" + RAW(sore;red and painful) + L(abbrev. for \"long\", as in LT for the unit of weight, the long ton)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wearisome fellow at first of Ireland's games nursing a half of Guinness (9)","output":"### Answer: FATIGUING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wearisome\n F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") + AT + [ **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(first of) \"Ireland's games\" co0(nursing) **the 1st four letters, out of eight, of**(a half of) \"Guinness\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New Yorker, say, has love for black coffee \u2026 (9)","output":"### Answer: AMERICANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: black coffee\n AMERICAN(an example of which could be;say, a New Yorker) **plus**(has) O(letter signifying 0;love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: taking a fancy to similar! (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: similar\n A + LIKE(a fancy, as in \"one's likes and dislikes\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man on board is a breath of fresh air (7)","output":"### Answer: DRAUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man on board,a breath of fresh air\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 or draughtsman, one of the pieces in the board game of draughts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cost is 10p, we hear (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cost\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) [ \"X\"(Roman numeral for 10) \"pence\"(the currency units, abbreviated as \"p\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time to support group deal (7)","output":"### Answer: PACKAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: deal\n AGE(a long period of time) **placed below**(to support, in a down clue) PACK(a group, say, of people or animals).\nDefn: Something offered, say, a bargain;deal as a combination of various things, eg. a holiday package."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surround with trained men to guard company on way through mountains (9)","output":"### Answer: ENCOMPASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surround\n [ **Anagram of**(trained) MEN **containing**(to guard) CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm) ] **placed above**(on, in a down clue) PASS(a way;a route through;between mountains). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Times has note to delete (5)","output":"### Answer: ERASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to delete\n ERAS(multiple long periods of time) **plus**(has) E(note representing the third tone in the music scale of C major). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Valued guaranteed break in walk (9)","output":"### Answer: TREASURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Valued\n SURE(guaranteed;for certain) **contained in**(break in) TREAD(to walk)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sort of cabbage and soya stew goes round 5 (5)","output":"### Answer: SAVOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of cabbage\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 stew) SOYA **containing**(goes round) V(Roman numeral for 5)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Powder coating's used to protect furniture (4,5)","output":"### Answer: DUST COVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: used to protect furniture\n DUST(powder;a substance in the form of fine particles) + COVER(an external coating). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen's taking King's gold \u2014 a mistake! (5)","output":"### Answer: ERROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a mistake\n ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regine\", the English queen) **plus**(\u2026's taking) R(abbrev. for \"Rex\";king) **plus**(\u2026's;has) OR(the colour of gold in heraldry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal stole very quietly in and falls over (7)","output":"### Answer: TOPPLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: falls over\n **Anagram of**(Criminal) STOLE **contained in**(\u2026 in) PP(abbrev. for \"pianisimmo\", the musical instruction to play very quietly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article about Brook is riveting (9)","output":"### Answer: THRILLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: riveting\n THING(an article not precisely described) **containing**(about) RILL(a brook;a small stream)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out barking at the moon? (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: NOT AT HOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out\n **Anagram of**(barking;mad) AT THE MOON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Usage of a Dior tint's transforming! (9)","output":"### Answer: TRADITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Usage\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's transforming) A DIOR TINT.\nDefn: A habitual or customary practice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expert help's required to go after flatfish (3,4)","output":"### Answer: DAB HAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expert\n HAND(help, as in \"to lend a hand\") **placed below**(\u2026's required to go after, in a down clue) DAB(a flatfish found mainly in the North Atlantic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hospital leader's eyeing poor cleanliness (7)","output":"### Answer: HYGIENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cleanliness\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Hospital\" **plus**(\u2026's;has) **anagram of**(\u2026 poor) EYEING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of Cambrian era's turned up in field (5)","output":"### Answer: ARENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: field\n **Hidden in**(Part of) **reversal of**(\u2026 turned up, in a down clue) \"Cambrian era's\".\nDefn: \u2026 of, say, combat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Iron a shirt, both sides, for banquet (5)","output":"### Answer: FEAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: banquet\n FE(chemical symbol for the element, iron) + A + **the leftmost and rightmost letters of**(\u2026, both sides) \"shirt\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Understand German artist's power (5)","output":"### Answer: GRASP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understand\n G(abbrev. for \"German\") + RA(abbrev. for Royal Academician, a member of the Royal Academy of Arts, an artist)'S + P(symbol for \"power\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Underhand scheme finished Dalmatians (7,3,3)","output":"### Answer: HUNDRED AND ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dalmatians\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 scheme) UNDERHAND + DONE(finished).\nDefn: Cryptic reference to the book and later films (one animation and one live-action) based on the book."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleaner's quiet constitutional? (7)","output":"### Answer: SHAMPOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cleaner\n SH!(an interjection requesting quiet) + [A.M. POO](what you might call a morning bowel movement, euphemised as a \"morning constitutional\").\nInterestingly, this sense of the phrase is derived from the original \"constitutional\" (a walk that is good for your health), in times past when you had to literally walk to the outhouse toilet to do something good for your constitution."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ponder almost getting slim (4)","output":"### Answer: THIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: slim\n \"think\"(to ponder) **minus its last letter**(almost)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don overwhelmed by weapons and oaths (10)","output":"### Answer: SWEARWORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: oaths\n WEAR(to don, say, clothes) **contained in**(overwhelmed by) SWORDS(weapons)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nights of joiners in house not for refurbishment (8,3,3)","output":"### Answer: THOUSAND AND ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nights\n [ AND(a conjunction;a word joining clauses in a sentence) **twice**(\u2026s) ] **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 for refurbishment)HOUSE NOT.\nDefn: Cryptic reference to the collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian stories and folk tales compiled in Arabic, and also called The Arabian Nights."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Represent each boy provided with untimely end (9)","output":"### Answer: PERSONIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Represent\n PER(each, as in \"\u2026$ per hour\") + SON(used by an older person to address a boy) + IF(provided;in the event that) **plus**(with) **the last letter of**(\u2026 end) \"untimely\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walk down this to Get A Man? (5)","output":"### Answer: AISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walk down this\n ~~Cryptic defn: What a bride walks down in church to get wed to or to get a man.~~ A + ISLE(an example of which is Man in the Irish Sea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lucky German agreement may finally cover Muslim extremists (5)","output":"### Answer: JAMMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lucky\n [ JA(German for \"yes\";in agreement) + **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"may\" ] **containing**(cover) **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 extremists) \"Muslim\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sporadic incursion of tiger, possibly into desert settlement (9)","output":"### Answer: SCATTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sporadic\n CAT(an example of which;possibly is a tiger) **contained in**(incursion \u2026 into) **anagram of**(\u2026 settlement) . DESERT"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Better economic growth finally welcomed by intended trader (8)","output":"### Answer: MERCHANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: trader\n **The last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 finally) \"Better economic growth\" **contained in**(welcomed by) MEANT(intended, as in \"a gift meant to placate\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Never let backs go round the team (6)","output":"### Answer: ELEVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: team\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 round) \"Never let\" **minus the last letters, respectively**(backs go).\nDefn: \u2026 in, say, cricket or football."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 15-cc turbo-assisted bike initially gets rickety on slope (10)","output":"### Answer: TABLESPOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: 15-cc\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"turbo-assisted bike\" **plus**(gets) **anagram of**(rickety) ON SLOPE.\nDefn: 15 cubic centimetres or millilitres, the volume of a tablespoonful of liquid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try to manage fruitful copper extraction (4)","output":"### Answer: FEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Try to manage\n \"fecund\"(fruitful;highly fertile) **minus**(\u2026 extraction) \"Cu\"(chemical symbol for the element, copper).\nDefn: To look after oneself without the help of others."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: is French and most cruel (7)","output":"### Answer: MEANEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most cruel\n MEAN(an average, answer to 18 down) + EST(French for \"is\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slumber wrap (7)","output":"### Answer: SWADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wrap\n S\u2026 + WADDLE(to lumber;to walk clumsily)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dement having broken machine gun with no weather protection (7)","output":"### Answer: UNHINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dement\n **Anagram of**(broken) \"machine gun\" **minus**(with no) \"mac\"(a mackintosh;a waterproof coat protecting one from bad weather). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog in wild (5)","output":"### Answer: DINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog in wild\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wild) DOG IN.\nDefn: A wild dog found in Australia. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweetheart seen with backward Oriental (7)","output":"### Answer: EASTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oriental\n **The central letter of**(\u2026heart) \"Sweet\" **plus**(seen with) ASTERN(in the backward direction on a ship or aircraft)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fear of God doesn't begin with rhyme or reason originally (6)","output":"### Answer: HORROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fear\n \"Thor\"(a god in Norse mythology) **minus its 1st letter**(doesn't begin) **plus**(with) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 originally) \"rhyme or reason\".    "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunk homes in on this (9)","output":"### Answer: MOONSHINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drunk homes in on this\n **Anagram of**(Drunk) HOMES IN ON.\nDefn: Illegally distilled or smuggled liquor. Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of crossword in a language book (7)","output":"### Answer: ORDINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: book\n **Hidden in**(Part of) \"crossword in a language\".\nDefn: \u2026 giving the various church services."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: You finally quit cosmetic enhancement? That's a great blessing! (13)","output":"### Answer: BEATIFICATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: a great blessing\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"You\" **deleted from**(quit) \"beautification\"(cosmetic enhancement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark climbing positions beset by bad omens (9)","output":"### Answer: SEMICOLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark\n **Reversal of**(climbing, in a down clue) LOCI(positions;localities) **contained in**(beset by) **anagram of**(bad) OMENS.\nDefn: \u2026 used in punctuation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A border round a fair (7)","output":"### Answer: AVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fair\n A + VERGE(a border;an edge) **containing**(round) A.\nDefn: Not outstanding or exceptional in size or amount."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Essentially, it's why sea, sky and current give that in which we have information (3,4)","output":"### Answer: THE KNOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: that in which we have information\n **The central letters, respectively, of**(Essentially) \"it's why sea, sky\" **plus**(and) NOW(current;the present time).\nDefn: From the phrase \"in the know\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At four, cancelled alternative arrangement and that's permanent (7)","output":"### Answer: ETERNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: permanent\n [ \"At \"+ \"IV\"(Roman numeral for \"four\") **deleted from**(cancelled) **anagram of**(\u2026 arrangement) \"alternative\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What solver does breech in an afterthought (6)","output":"### Answer: PARSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: What solver does\n ARSE(breech;the buttocks) **contained in**(in) PS(abbrev. for \"postscript\";an afterthought added to the bottom of a message).\nDefn: \u2026, explaining how the crossword solution is derived."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Used 11 and blinded? (5)","output":"### Answer: EFFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: blinded\n Cryptic defn: From the phrase \"eff and blind\";to use swearwords;answer to 11 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Menial sort after day taking goods by ground (8)","output":"### Answer: DOGSBODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Menial sort\n D(abbrev. for \"day\") **plus**(after \u2026 taking) **anagram of**(\u2026 ground) GOODS BY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drains American and European drink (4,2)","output":"### Answer: USES UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drains\n US(abbrev. for things American) **plus**(and) E(abbrev. for \"European\") + SUP(to drink by sips or spoonfuls)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Style in signalling light, it's said (5)","output":"### Answer: FLAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Style\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, it's said) \"flare\"(device producing a bright flame used as a signal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scope on page for empty comment (9)","output":"### Answer: PLATITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: empty comment\n LATITUDE(scope;room for freedom of action or thought) **placed after**(on) P(abbrev. for \"page\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek character getting stick on railway for sharp practice (9)","output":"### Answer: CHICANERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sharp practice\n CHI(the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet) **plus**(getting) CANE(a stick, used as an aid to walking) **plus**(on) RY(abbrev. for \"railway\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Waste parts from Irish county mainly (5)","output":"### Answer: OFFAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Waste parts\n \"Offaly\"(a county of Ireland) **minus its last letter**(mainly).\nDefn: Waste material."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Position held by finest ancestors (6)","output":"### Answer: STANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Position\n **Hidden in**(held by) \"finest ancestors\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accessory useful for writer and poet possibly (4-3)","output":"### Answer: NOTE-PAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accessory useful for writer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 possibly) AND POET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trouble besetting Irish scholar in old-fashioned communication (7)","output":"### Answer: AIRMAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: old-fashioned communication\n AIL(to trouble;to afflict) **containing**(besetting) [ IR(abbrev. for \"Irish\") + MA(abbrev. for Master or Arts, a scholar) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman serving companion has painful separation (6)","output":"### Answer: WRENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: painful separation\n WREN(nickname for one serving in the British Women's Royal Naval Service) + CH(post-nominal letters used by one awarded the British Commonwealth Companion of Honour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long for end to nationalistic party (5)","output":"### Answer: CRAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long for\n **The last letter of**(end to) \"nationalistic\" + RAVE(a party involving dancing and drinking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Add imaginary detail to what one with needle does? (9)","output":"### Answer: EMBROIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Add imaginary detail,what one with needle does\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 to an account to make it more interesting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Topping financial product for a working individual primarily (9)","output":"### Answer: PEPPERONI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Topping\n PEP(abbrev. for \"Personal Equity Plan\", an investment scheme;financial product in the UK) + PER(for each;for a, as in \"$ per day\") + ON(working, as in \"he's on tomorrow, even though it's Sunday\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"individual\".\nDefn: \u2026 for your pizza."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flash Gordon's principal dressing material (5)","output":"### Answer: GLINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flash\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's principal) + LINT(material for dressing a wound)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Degree of precision seen in cornice typically (6)","output":"### Answer: NICETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Degree of precision\n **Hidden in**(seen in) \"cornice typically\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One in spirit of party always backed line on the French Resistance (8)","output":"### Answer: REVELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One in spirit of party\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backed) EVER(always;at all times) + L(abbrev. for \"line\") + LE(French for \"the\") + R(symbol for electric resistance in physics).\nDefn: A party animal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flaw in two notes on city in paper (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flaw\n D,E(two notes in the sol-fa musical scale) + [ EC(postcode area which includes almost all of the City of London) **contained in**(in) FT(abbrev. for the Financial Times newspaper) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fierce debater, performer in Rome (9)","output":"### Answer: GLADIATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fierce debater,performer in Rome\n 1st: One who supports and fights publicly for a cause, including taking part in debates; and 2nd: In Ancient Rome, one trained to fight for the entertainment of spectators."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pub with profit over time entered by lowly chaps \u2013 it offers great deals? (7-8)","output":"### Answer: BARGAIN-BASEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: it offers great deals\n [ BAR(a pub;a drinking place) **plus**(with) GAIN(profit) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\") ] **containing**(entered by) [ BASE(lowly;morally low) + MEN(chaps) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Empty department left over summer in Paris (7)","output":"### Answer: DEPLETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Empty\n DEP(abbrev. for \"department\") + L(abbrev. for \"left\") **placed above**(over, in a down clue) ETE(French for \"summer\", the season)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mistake by speaker? Feel tough points should be altered (4,2,3,6)","output":"### Answer: SLIP OF THE TONGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistake by speaker\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 should be altered) FEEL TOUGH POINTS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Powdered preparation? It's adequate commonly (5)","output":"### Answer: SNUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Powdered preparation\n 'S NUFF(\"its enough\";adequate in English vernacular;commonly).\nDefn: \u2026 of tobacco to be, well, snuffed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rule out terrible creep detaining lord (8)","output":"### Answer: PRECLUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rule out\n **Anagram of**(terrible) CREEP **containing**(detaining) LUD(as in \"my lud\" or \"m'lud\", used to address a judge in an English court of law)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look round some ravine (6)","output":"### Answer: CANYON \n ### Explanation: Definition: ravine\n CON(to look over;to examine) **containing**(round) ANY(some, as in \"do you have any money?\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Playing cards with bore is a punitive activity (4-5)","output":"### Answer: PACK-DRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a punitive activity\n PACK(a set of playing cards) **plus**\n(with) DRILL(to bore a hole).\nDefn: \u2026 in the military, where the punished is made to march about carrying a full pack of equipment. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheek to criticise cook's resource? (8)","output":"### Answer: SAUCEPAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cook's resource\n SAUCE(cheek;impudence) + PAN(to criticise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep quiet source of loot that is vulgar (3,3)","output":"### Answer: LIE LOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep quiet\n **The 1st letter of**(source of) \"loot\" + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\", that is) + LOW(vulgar;coarse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black model in tiny place linked to hits? (7)","output":"### Answer: WEBSITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: place linked to hits\n [ B(abbrev. for \"black\") + SIT(to model;to pose for, say, an artist) ] **containing**(in) WEE(tiny).\nDefn: A place on the Internet which is hit;accessed by web-surfers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hole in ground right behind heap (6)","output":"### Answer: CRATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hole in ground\n R(abbrev. for \"right\") **placed below**(behind, in a down clue) CRATE(like \"heap\", slang for something rickety and dilapidated, especially a car)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A characteristic flavour almost in savoury meat (5)","output":"### Answer: ASPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: savoury meat\n A + \"spice\"(a characteristic flavour) **minus its last letter**(almost).\nDefn: A savoury jelly made with meat (or fish) used as a relish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife has to leave reversible grass skirts in garbage (7)","output":"### Answer: HOGWASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: garbage\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 reversible) [ W(abbrev. for \"wife') **plus**(has) GO(to leave) ] **contained in**(\u2026 skirts in) HASH(short for \"hashish\", drug from cannabis, aka \"grass\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attack shabby cloth with plain clothing (7)","output":"### Answer: BARRAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attack\n RAG(shabby and old cloth used for cleaning) **contained in**(with \u2026 clothing) BARE(plain and simple)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smart young thing dropping back (4)","output":"### Answer: CHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smart\n \"chick\"(a young bird) **minus its last letter**(dropping back)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swimming costume has trimmed features (10)","output":"### Answer: MOUSTACHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: trimmed features\n **Anagram of**(Swimming) COSTUME HAS.\nDefn: Facial features occasionally trimmed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dark gymslips covering the ladies, perhaps? (6)","output":"### Answer: GLOOMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dark\n **Anagram of**(\u2026slips) GYM **containing**(covering) LOO(the toilet, an example of which;perhaps, are the Ladies)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lily a soak, one on reflection beyond ruin (8)","output":"### Answer: MARIPOSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lily\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 on reflection) [A + SOP(to soak up liquid using an absorbent substance) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ] **placed after**(beyond) MAR(to ruin;to spoil).\nDefn: Any of several plants of a genus of lilies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rollers destroying deep rock, one coming in (5,4)","output":"### Answer: POKER DICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rollers\n **Anagram of**(destroying) DEEP ROCK **containing**(\u2026 coming in) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: Items that you roll when playing the game of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composition written by snooker player starts \"I'm a famous potter\" (5)","output":"### Answer: SPODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm a famous potter\n ODE(a poetic composition) **placed after**(written by) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 starts) \"snooker player\".\nAnswer: Josiah, English potter of the ceramic, and not of coloured balls, sort."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy opening in extremely short trousers (5)","output":"### Answer: DREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy\n **The 1st letter of**(opening in) \"extremely\" **contained in**(\u2026 trousers) DRAM(a short;a small quantity of whisky or other spirits)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Past master in sari and hot pants (9)","output":"### Answer: HISTORIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Past master\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 pants) [IN SARI **plus**(and) HOT].\nDefn: \u2026 or an expert of the past."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oil broken-down scooter with last of lube (8)","output":"### Answer: CREOSOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oil\n **Anagram of**(broken-down) SCOOTER **plus**(with) **the last letter of**(last of) \"lube\".\nCan you imagine \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small wedding veils in harmony (6)","output":"### Answer: UNISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: harmony\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") **contained in**(\u2026 veils) UNION(a wedding)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweet things happy to eat fish in shanty towns (10)","output":"### Answer: SUGARPLUMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet things\n [ UP(happy, in contrast to \"down;sad\") **containing**(to eat) GAR(or garfish, a slender freshwater fish) ] **contained in**(in) SLUMS(descriptive of shanty towns made up of crudely built shacks)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Style in T-shirt and Y-fronts, perhaps? (4)","output":"### Answer: DASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Style\n Cryptic defn: The hyphen in \"T-shirt\" and \"Y-fronts\", which character is also used as a punctuation mark, the dash."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wary about British premier, a Canadian province (7)","output":"### Answer: ALBERTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Canadian province\n ALERT(wary;on the lookout for) **containing**(about) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 premier) \"British\" + A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I waste time cuddling sweetheart in the best possible way (7)","output":"### Answer: IDEALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the best possible way\n I + DALLY(to waste time;to act or move about slowly) **containing**(cuddling) **the central letter of**(\u2026heart) \"sweet \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play, collection of books and magazine (7)","output":"### Answer: OTHELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play\n OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament in the Bible, a collection of Books) **plus**(and) HELLO!(the weekly magazine of celebrity news and stories)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy king in Texas city (5)","output":"### Answer: WACKO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crazy\n K(abbrev. for \"king\" in chess notation) **contained in**(in) WACO(a city in Texas, USA)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flash on you, blue collars for dog (7)","output":"### Answer: SAMOYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\n [ MO(short for \"moment\";a brief time;a flash, as in \"it was over in a flash\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) YE(archaic or dialect form of \"you\", as in \"gather ye rosebuds, while ye may\") ] **contained in**(\u2026 collars) SAD(down;blue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gear towards exhaust (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gear\n AT(towards, as in \"he's coming at you\") + TIRE(to exhaust;to drain of energy).\nDefn: \u2026 that you wear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rounding Cape at sea, more ready to eat delicate stuff? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: RICE PAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: delicate stuff\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 at sea) CAPE **contained in**(Rounding \u2026, \u2026) RIPER(more ready to eat, or to be eaten).\nDefn:  \u2026 that's edible, and can also be painted on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outspoken visitor, it's supposed (7)","output":"### Answer: GUESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: supposed\n **Homophone of**(Outspoken) \"guest\"(a visitor)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star protecting a chum, being devious killer (10,3)","output":"### Answer: SUBMACHINE GUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: killer\n SUN(the star in our solar system) **containing**(protecting) **anagram of**(\u2026 devious) A CHUM, BEING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cease to be a postman packaging gold evening dresses (9)","output":"### Answer: EVAPORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cease to be\n [A + PAT(Postman in the children's TV series) **containing**(packaging) OR(the golden colour in heraldry) ] **contained in**(\u2026 dresses) EVE(literary term for \"evening\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whale getting thinner finally, or the same topless? (7)","output":"### Answer: RORQUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whale\n **The last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"thinner\" + OR + \"equal\"(the same) **minus its 1st letter**(topless, in a down clue).\nDefn:  A taxonomic family of whales, that include the blue whale."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: By the sound of it, credit secured (7)","output":"### Answer: TRUSSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: secured\n **Homophone of**(By the sound of it) \"trust\"(to allow credit to a customer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disturbed, alas, with our awakening (7)","output":"### Answer: AROUSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: awakening\n **Anagram of**(Disturbed) [ALAS **plus**(with) OUR]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Waste of some stock, wide and soft jacket pockets (6)","output":"### Answer: COWPAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Waste of some stock\n [ W(abbrev. for \"wide\") **plus**(and) P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical instruction to play softly) ] **contained in**(\u2026 pockets) COAT(an outer jacket).\nDefn: Bodily waste deposited by, well, cows, an example of;some stock;farm animals)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country is now delivering immensely accomplished leaders (5)","output":"### Answer: INDIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 leaders) \"is now delivering immensely accomplished\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A panel of judges trying to eat a cake (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIBUNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: A panel of judges\n TRIAL(trying as a noun, I guess) **containing**(to eat) BUN(a cake). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bits of green veg and small green fruit (6)","output":"### Answer: SPEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bits of green veg\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + PEARS(green fruit).\nDefn: \u2026, viz. asparagus. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The place from which sports reporters watch crowd fight (5,3)","output":"### Answer: PRESS BOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: The place from which sports reporters watch\n PRESS(a crowd;a throng) + BOX(to fight with your fists, or if you're in Thailand with your legs as well)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chest complaint treated again with nitrates, primarily (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chest complaint\n **Anagram of**(treated) AGAIN **plus**(with) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026, primarily) \"nitrates\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most terrifying racists struggling to grasp English (8)","output":"### Answer: SCARIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most terrifying\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 struggling) RACISTS **containing**(to grasp) E(abbrev. for \"English\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut right into fish (6)","output":"### Answer: TRENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut\n R(abbrev. for \"right\") **contained in**(into) TENCH(a freshwater food fish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It accurately measures organised computer crime without using CPU (10)","output":"### Answer: MICROMETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It accurately measures\n **Anagram of**(organised) [ \"computer crime\" **minus**(without using) \"CPU\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunken teens principally dance as if spellbound (10)","output":"### Answer: FASCINATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: spellbound\n **Anagram of**(Drunken) [ **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 principally) \"teens\" + DANCE AS IF ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work hard to introduce a new catchphrase (6)","output":"### Answer: SLOGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: catchphrase\n SLOG(to work hard) **plus**(to introduce) A + N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Company \u2013 possibly Apple \u2013 initially agrees to take a lesser charge (3,1,4)","output":"### Answer: COP A PLEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: to take a lesser charge\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm) + **anagram of**(possibly) APPLE + **the 1st letter of**(initially) \"agrees\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Canny, like someone learning to finish early (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Canny\n AS(like, as in \"hard as nails\") + \"tutee\"(someone learning, being taught by a tutor) **minus its last letter**(to finish early)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A penalty is OK (8)","output":"### Answer: SANCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: A penalty,OK\nDefn: 1st: As in \"sanctions against North Korea\"; and 2nd: To OK as in \"the action was sanctioned by the UN\". One of those Janus words."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bear dying alongside a river (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bear\n END(dying as a noun) **plus**(alongside) URE(a river in N. Yorkshire, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One getting infiltrated by large weapons manufacturer (8)","output":"### Answer: FLETCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapons manufacturer\n FETCHER(one who is getting;fetching) **containing**(infiltrated by) L(abbrev. for \"large\").\nDefn: \u2026, viz. of arrows."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Office worker is endlessly kind \u2013 and is on time (6)","output":"### Answer: TYPIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Office worker\n \"type\"(a kind;a sort) **minus its last letter**(endlessly \u2026 \u2013) **plus**(and) IS **placed above**(on, in a down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The top parts of it could easily conceal Arctic permafrost (6)","output":"### Answer: ICECAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: The top parts of it could easily conceal Arctic permafrost\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(The top parts of) \"it could easily conceal Arctic permafrost\".\nDefn: The \"it\" in the clue. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peacekeepers' help is not delivered (6)","output":"### Answer: UNSAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: is not delivered\n UN(abbrev. for the United Nations Organisation, keepers of the peace amongst its members)'S + AID(help).\nDefn: \u2026 orally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A firm on St Lucia working without electricity? (10)","output":"### Answer: ACOUSTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: without electricity\n A + CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial firm) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **anagram of**(\u2026 working) ST LUCIA.\nDefn: .., when referring to a musical instrument that does not produce nor enhance sound electrically, commonly applied to a non-electric guitar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picture of Dad (and not a Mum) (8)","output":"### Answer: PANORAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picture\n PA(like \"dad\", a term of address for one's father) + NOR(and not, as in \"neither this nor that) + A + MA(like \"mum\", a term of address for one's mother)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn away foreigner at entrance to embassy (8)","output":"### Answer: ALIENATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn away\n ALIEN(a foreigner, to a country or even planet) + AT + **the 1st letter of**(entrance to) \"embassy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beach 'shoes' are flip-flops! (8)","output":"### Answer: SEASHORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beach\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 flip-flops) SHOES' ARE. A nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fight, or quickly drop to the ground for cover (4-3-3)","output":"### Answer: FREE-FOR-ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fight\n OR **contained in**(\u2026 for cover)[FREE FALL](to drop quickly and unrestrainedly to the ground). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out of sight of the house, kill an animal with butt of rifle (8)","output":"### Answer: OFFSTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out of sight of the house\n OFF(slang for \"to kill\") + STAG(a male deer) **placed above**(with) **the last letter of**(butt of;\nbottom, in a down clue) \"rifle\".\nDefn: \u2026;audience in a theatre."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Various addicts extremely well equipped with drugs (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSORTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Various\n **The 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 extremely) \"addicts\" + SORTED(well provided with something, especially illegal drugs). Another nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal tried taking in soldiers, resulting in tragedy (8)","output":"### Answer: DISASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tragedy\n **Anagram of**(Criminal) TRIED **containing**(taking in) SAS(abbrev. for Special Air Services, a special forces unit in the British Army)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lucky charm bringing millions to Andy Murray? (6)","output":"### Answer: MASCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lucky charm\n M(abbrev. for \"millions\", or, strictly, \"million\") **plus**(to) [A SCOT](an example of which;? Is Andy Murray). And mascot or no, it's pretty sure he's worth millions now."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's fairly rude, and I go red outwardly (6)","output":"### Answer: BLUISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's fairly rude\n I **containing**(\u2026 outwardly) BLUSH(to go red, with embarrassment, shame or shyness). Another nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angry scientist portrayed by Aussie actor in audition (6)","output":"### Answer: BANNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Angry scientist\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in audition) \"Bana\"(Eric, Australian actor who portrayed the lead in the movie, Hulk. The character is the scientist Dr. Bruce Banner who turns into a green monstrous hulk when he is angered). Another WIWD clue.$$"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grid filler might stop (5,7)","output":"### Answer: POWER STATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grid filler\n POWER(might;strength) + STATION(a designated stop for a train, say).\nCryptic defn: \u2026, the national electricity grid, that is. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Way about in a manner of speaking (9)","output":"### Answer: DIRECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way\n RE(about;with regard to) **contained in**(in) DICTION(a manner of speaking;a style of enunciation in speech)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strike out a blunder, finally, that's ringed (7)","output":"### Answer: ANNULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: ringed\n ANNUL(to strike out;to invalidate) + A + **the last letter of**(\u2026, finally) \"blunder\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fire, perhaps, as heater (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fire, perhaps,heater\n Double defn: 1st: Fire is one of;perhaps the 4 classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science; and 2nd: One of the components giving off heat in an electric heater."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impersonate trollop adopting dubious art, one as authoritarian woman (10)","output":"### Answer: DOMINATRIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: authoritarian woman\n DO(to impersonate, as in \"please do Elvis\") + MINX(a trollop;a boldly flirtatious girl or woman) **containing**(adopting) [**anagram of**(dubious) ART + I(Roman numeral for \"one\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somewhat under\u00adprepared, gymnast nervous (4)","output":"### Answer: EDGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: nervous\n **Hidden in**(Somewhat) \"under\u00adprepared, gymnast\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn and go up 1 across (9)","output":"### Answer: WINDSCALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across\n WIND(to turn or coil round) + SCALE(to go up a steep or vertical surface, eg. a wall).\nDefn: Former UK nuclear power station currently being decommissioned."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For example, French people about to stop accessing motorway feature (10)","output":"### Answer: COMEDIENNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: For example, French\n [ MEN(people, or about half of them) **containing**(about) DIE(to stop;to end) ] **contained in**(accessing) CONE(a temporary motorway feature, for diverting \u2013 and delaying \u2013 traffic).\nDefn: An example of which;for example is Dawn French, well known for playing the Vicar of Dibley."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Howl biting hard into middle of lopsided tongue (7)","output":"### Answer: SWAHILI \n ### Explanation: Definition: tongue\n [ WAIL(to howl;to cry loudly) **containing**(biting) H(abbrev. for \"hard\") ] **contained in**(into) **the central two letters of**(middle of) \"lopsided\".\nDefn: \u2026;language."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anchor at hand (7)","output":"### Answer: PRESENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anchor,at hand\n Double defn: 1st: To present and coordinate a television or radio programme; and 2nd: Within easy reach;at that particular place. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strike brief with a 1 across (9)","output":"### Answer: BATTERSEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across\n BAT(to strike with \u2013 well -a bat) + TERSE(to be brief;curt) **plus**(with) A.\nDefn: A decommissioned power station in London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old tennis champion is upset (5)","output":"### Answer: EVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old tennis champion,upset\n Double defn: 1st: Chris, former tennis champion, who won 18 Grand Slam Women's Singles Championships; and 2nd: To turn outwards or inside out;to upset."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A field away from 1 across turning on pipe, energy producing mushrooms! (12)","output":"### Answer: CHANTERELLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: mushrooms\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turning) [ \"Sellafield\"(a UK nuclear facility that includes the decommissioning of the former WIndscale plant and reprocessing spent nuclear fuel, and potentially the site for a new power station) **minus**(\u2026 away from) \"A field\" ] **placed after**(on) [ CHANTER(the pipe of a bagpipe with finger holes) + E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flat-dweller in situ, moving among leaders in strategy (9)","output":"### Answer: PLAINSMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flat-dweller\n [ IN + **the 1st lettes,respectively, of**(\u2026 leaders) \"situ, moving among\" ] **contained in**(in) PLAN(a strategy;a course of action).\nDefn: A flatland dweller."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minute left in the embrace of hairy king lasting 168 hours! (8)","output":"### Answer: WEEKLONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: lasting 168 hours\n WEE(minute;small) + [ L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(in) KONG(second name of King Kong, the hairy fictional ape) ].\nDefn: \u2026 or a week."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finding method that's revolutionary (5)","output":"### Answer: RADAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finding method\n Cryptic defn: \u2026 that's a palindrome(revolutionary). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1 across installed here, I'm in meltdown (5,4,6)","output":"### Answer: THREE MILE ISLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in meltdown) INSTALLED HERE, I'M.\nA WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue, as that US power station suffered a partial meltdown."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In conversation, discretion is nailed (6)","output":"### Answer: TACKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: nailed\n **Homophone of**(In conversation) \"tact\"(discretion;diplomacy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second in poll, potentially shocking for green (5)","output":"### Answer: OLIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: green\n **The second letter of**(Second in) \"poll\" + LIVE(of an electrical connection that can potentially give an electric shock).\nDefn: A shade of the colour green."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supercilious, not like swine? (6)","output":"### Answer: SNOTTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supercilious\n NOT [***contained in** *STY](like swine are)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Argued, having day without love, nothing to touch fondly (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TOOK ISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Argued\n TUE(abbrev. for \"Tuesday\") **containing**(without) [ O(letter signifying 0;love in tennis scores) + O(letter signifying 0;nothing) + KISS(to touch fondly with the lips) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1 across \u2014 brown book doesn't need one (9)","output":"### Answer: DUNGENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across\n DUN(a brown colour) + \"Genesis\"(the book in the Old Testament) **minus**(doesn't need) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: A nuclear power station in Kent, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capacity fit for 1 across (8)","output":"### Answer: SIZEWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across\n SIZE(capacity;how big something is) + WELL(fit;satisfactory).\nDefn: A nuclear power station in Suffolk, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Did you see me scoffing a black, edible root? (6)","output":"### Answer: WASABI \n ### Explanation: Definition: edible root\n [WAS I?](did you see me \u2026?, as in \"did you see me doing that?\") **containing**(scoffing) [ A + B(abbrev. for \"black\") ].\nDefn: \u2026 which tastes like strong horseradish and used with Japanese food."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Property last on terrace, say (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Property\n **The last letter of**(last on) \"terrace\" + STATE(to say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good gone bad, one fancied? (6)","output":"### Answer: PIGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: one fancied\n PI(good, from \"pious\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 bad) GONE.\nCryptic defn: Reference to \"fancy pigeons\", a type of domestic pigeons, bred by pigeon fanciers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First letter on hunger? (5)","output":"### Answer: AITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: First letter on hunger\n A(first letter in the English alphabet) + ITCH(a hunger;a longing for). Another WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delicate material under 1 across (5)","output":"### Answer: PLACE \n ### Explanation: LACE(delicate cloth material) **placed below**(under, in a down clue) P(symbol for \"power\" in physics).\nDefn: \u2026;a person's rank or status."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut short promotion about game (8)","output":"### Answer: ABRIDGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut short\n AD(short for \"advertisement\";promotional material) **containing**(about) BRIDGE(the card game)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outwardly feel compassion over dump (3-3)","output":"### Answer: FLY-TIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: dump\n **The 1st and last letters of**(Outwardly) \"feel\" + **reversal of**(\u2026 over) PITY(compassion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joint doctor violated (8)","output":"### Answer: DOVETAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joint\n **Anagram of**(doctor) VIOLATED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get rid of last of the pickle (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pickle\n SCRAP(to get rid of) + **the last letter of**(last of) \"the\".\nDefn: \u2026;a difficult situation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook or warm the fisherman's bait? (9)","output":"### Answer: EARTHWORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: fisherman's bait\n **Anagram of**(Cook) OR WARM THE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Praise extra tax cut (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Praise\n EX(abbrev. for \"extra\") + \"toll\"(tax) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 cut)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desire contents of sugar container? (4)","output":"### Answer: ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desire\n **The inner 4 letters of**(contents of) \"sachet\"(a small sealed bag containing, possibly;?, sugar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See means of identification on cigarette paper (7)","output":"### Answer: TABLOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: paper\n [ LO(to see, as in \"lo and behold!\") + ID(a means of identification) ] **placed after**(on) TAB(Scot and Northern English dialect for \"cigarette\").\nDefn: Newspaper whose pages are about half the standard size paper's pages. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Open one's mouth (7)","output":"### Answer: UNSTRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Open\n 'UN(dialect for \"one\";a person)'S + TRAP(slang for one's mouth).\nDefn: \u2026;to untie."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River follows westward pasture (4)","output":"### Answer: FEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: pasture\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 westward, in an across clue) [ DEE(any of a number of rivers in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Australia) + F(abbrev. for \"follows\") ].\nDefn:  Grass or other plants for livestock's consumption."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sets off for travels (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sets off,travels\n Double defn: 1st: Sets off;activates a device, say, an explosive one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Promise quiet entertaining Cambridge University author (9)","output":"### Answer: WORDSMITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: author\n WORD(one's promise) + SH!(an interjection to urge one to be quiet) **containing**(entertaining) MIT(abbrev. for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist holds bible in court in Ascot? (6)","output":"### Answer: CRAVAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ascot\n [ RA(post-nominal letters for a member of the Royal Academy of Arts, an artist) **containing**(holds) AV(abbrev. for \"Authorised Version\" of the bible, aka the King James Version) ] **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suffering leak in experiment (5,3)","output":"### Answer: TRIAL RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: experiment\n TRIAL(a suffering;an ordeal) + RUN(to flow or cause to flow;to leak)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Searches for cleaners (6)","output":"### Answer: SWEEPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Searches,cleaners\n Double defn: 1st: Combs through an area for something; and 2nd: \u2026 of chimneys."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make light of Penny leaving to get floor covering (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDERLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: floor covering\n \"underplay\"(to make light of;to represent something as less important than it really is) **minus**(\u2026 leaving) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"penny\", the UK currency unit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lady scratching bottom attracted prince (6)","output":"### Answer: ANDREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: prince\n \"Andrews\"(Dame Julie, a famous English lady) **minus its last letter**(scratching bottom).\nDefn: Specifically, the Duke of York, the second son of Queen Elizabeth the Second."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn back on green (6)","output":"### Answer: REVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn back\n RE(on;with reference to) + VERT(green as a heraldic colour).\nDefn: \u2026 to what was before."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandon one leaving for upper-class wife (5)","output":"### Answer: DUTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: wife\n \"ditch\"(to abandon, say, a project) **with** \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\") **replaced by**(leaving for) \"U\"(indicating \"upper-class\").\nDefn: \u2026, in Cockney rhyming slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abstract example (7)","output":"### Answer: EPITOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abstract,example\n Double defn: 1st: A summary of a written work; and 2nd: \u2026 of a particular type or quality."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Presumably second storage facility that is for Scottish town (9)","output":"### Answer: LOCKERBIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish town\n [LOCKER B](cryptically;presumably, the second storage facility after Locker A, the 1st, and before Locker C, the 3rd) + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pamphlet \u2013 one about medical procedure (8)","output":"### Answer: TRACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: medical procedure\n TRACT(pamphlet, especially of a religious sort) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + ON(about, as in \"the talk was on \u2026.\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rule out contralto appearing in first movement (8)","output":"### Answer: PRECLUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rule out\n C(abbrev. for \"contralto\") **contained in**(appearing in) PRELUDE(the first movement;introductory piece of music to an opera act or music suite) "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Issue of Time to support old record company (4)","output":"### Answer: EMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Issue\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **placed below**(to support, in a down clue) EMI(a now defunct British music record company). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discards harpoon held by cheat \u2013 quite the reverse (4,5)","output":"### Answer: CARD SHARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheat\n **Hidden in**(held by \u2026 \u2013 quite the reverse) \"Discards harpoon\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Behind objection to tips in clinical knowledge summaries (8)","output":"### Answer: BUTTOCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Behind\n BUT(an objection, as in \"no ifs and buts\") + TO + **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(tips in) \"clinical knowledge summaries\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parisian is international friend to value (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to value\n EST(the Parisian\/French word for \"is\") + I(abbrev. for \"international\") + MATE(friend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly break feet (4)","output":"### Answer: PAWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: feet\n **Homophone of**(Reportedly) \"pause\"(a break in proceedings)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knox, for example, organised computer language (7)","output":"### Answer: FORTRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: computer language\n FORT(an example of which is Knox, the US Army post famous for being the site of the US Bullion Depository) + RAN(organised;managed). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lovelessly leave out examination of a heart valve (6)","output":"### Answer: MITRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of a heart valve\n [\"omit\"(to leave out) + \"oral\"(a spoken examination) ] **minus from each word**(\u2026lessly) \"o\"(letter denoting 0;love in tennis scores). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Substantial dish in Cyprus (6)","output":"### Answer: CHUNKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Substantial\n HUNK(a large strong sexually attractive man;a dish as he may be called) **contained in**(in) CY(International Vehicle Registration code for Cyprus)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make a zig-zag movement to capture king for rook (5)","output":"### Answer: SNAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make a zig-zag movement\n \"snare\"(to capture;to trap) **with** \"K\"(abbrev. for \"king\" in chess notation) **replacing**(for) \"R\"(abbrev. for \"rook\" in chess notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A delicate pregnant lady's clothing displayed with skill (7)","output":"### Answer: ADEPTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with skill \n A + **the 1st and last letters, repspectively, of**(\u2026's clothing displayed) \"delicate pregnant lady\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aroma produced by each 12 not right (7)","output":"### Answer: PERFUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aroma \n PER(for each, as in \"rate per hour\") + FUME[ \"smoker\"(answer to 12 across) **minus**(not) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finally, you can afford to disengage (4)","output":"### Answer: UNDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: disengage \n **The last letters, respectively, of**(Finally) \"you can afford to\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: So few into heritage plan renovated a listed building (3,7,5,2,4)","output":"### Answer: THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a listed building \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 renovated) SO FEW INTO HERITAGE PLAN.\nDefn: Listed, as in \"tilted\". Also, a UNESCO Heritage Site, or \"listed\", to use the UK nomenclature for such buildings.\nA cleverly constructed clue in both wordplay and definition. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One has a habit that might be irksome, but not I (6)","output":"### Answer: SMOKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One has a habit that might be irksome\n **Anagram of**(that might be) \"irksome\" **minus**(but not) \"I\".\nDefn: \u2026 to those nearby.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alienate and upset sergeant (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alienate\n **Anagram of**(upset) SERGEANT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Youngster to lose control round hotel in fashionable setting (9)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOLKID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Youngster\n SKID(to lose control, say, of a car, resulting in the car sliding) **containing**(round) [ H(represented in the phonetic alphabet by \"hotel\") **contained in**(in \u2026 setting) COOL(fashionable;trendy) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Isn't Rob Roy featured regularly in this narrative? (5)","output":"### Answer: STORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: this narrative\n **The 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th letters of**(\u2026 featured regularly) \"Isn't Rob Roy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a subject to knock back in Somerset a cider press (9)","output":"### Answer: PREDICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not a subject\n **Reversal of**(to knock back) and **hidden in**(in) \"Somerset: a cider press\".\nDefn: In grammar, that part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cousteau, perhaps, has an alternative for us (8)","output":"### Answer: OCEANAUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cousteau, perhaps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, perhaps) \"Cousteau\" **with** \"an\" **replacing**(has \u2026 alternative for) \"us\".\nDefn: Of which Cousteau (Jacques) is an example;perhaps.\nA WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What raises family is covered by \"for a start, be a good sport and fuss around!\" (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BAKING SODA \n ### Explanation: Definition: What raises\n KIN(family;blood relations) **contained in**(is covered by) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(for a start) \"be a good sport\" **plus**(and) **reversal of**(\u2026 around) ADO(fuss;a spot of bother).\nDefn: \u2026 dough."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Want to handle dough while talking (4)","output":"### Answer: NEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Want\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 while talking) \"knead\"(in baking, to handle, specifically, to squeeze, dough)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ministers send documents back, showing eccentricity (7)","output":"### Answer: ODDNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: eccentricity\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) and **hidden in**(\u2026, showing) \"Ministers send documents\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: So returning in the grip of tight authoritarian (7)","output":"### Answer: FASCIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: authoritarian\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning) SIC(from Latin, so;thus, as used to indicate that a word is quoted or copied exactly as the original, regardless) **contained in**(in the grip of) FAST(tight;firmly fixed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Active promotion for several in police department (7)","output":"### Answer: DYNAMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Active\n **Reversal of**(promotion for, in a down clue) MANY(several) **contained in**(in) CID(abbrev. for the Criminal Investigation Department of the police)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drop of wine (5)","output":"### Answer: PLONK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drop,wine\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 heavily, as in, \"plonked himself into the armchair\"; and 2nd: Cheap wine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In future, a left side (7)","output":"### Answer: LATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: side\n LATER(in the future, not now) + A + L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Testament character's describing New Testament incidents (6)","output":"### Answer: EVENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: incidents\n EVE(the Old Testament first female character)'S **containing**(describing) NT(abbrev. for \"New Testament\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Devotee separately wrapping partner and himself in the middle? That's extraordinary (9)","output":"### Answer: FANTASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: extraordinary\n FANATIC(a devotee) **containing, not consecutively,**(separately wrapping) **the central letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 in the middle) [\"partner\" and \"himself\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Staff get on with right boss (7)","output":"### Answer: MANAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: boss\n MAN(to staff, say, an organisation) + AGE(to get on in years) **plus**(with) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put off one speech in decline (13)","output":"### Answer: DETERIORATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: decline\n DETER(to put off;to delay) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + ORATION(a speech)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Choice over time of surgery (9)","output":"### Answer: OPERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: surgery\n OPTION(choice;freedom to choose, as in \"you don't have the option to refuse\") **containing**(over) ERA(a period of time). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where to grow fruit or veg (7)","output":"### Answer: ORCHARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to grow fruit\n OR + CHARD(a variety of beet with edible stalks and leaves). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picture designer with a degree (7)","output":"### Answer: DIORAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picture\n DIOR(Christian, French fashion designer) **plus**(with) A + MA(abbrev. for \"Master of Arts\", an academic degree).\nDefn: Originally, a scenic painting viewed through an aperture and with variable illumination changing the depicted scene."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posed, clothing reduced, up for minimal cover (7)","output":"### Answer: TASSELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: minimal cover\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, up, in a down clue) [SAT(posed, as for a painting or photograph) **containing**(clothing) LESS(reduced) ].**\nDid the setter mean this:\nor this?:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sleep with soldier, putting head down for a sausage? (6)","output":"### Answer: HAGGIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sausage\n [ SHAG(to sleep with;slang for to have sexual intercourse with) GI(abbrev. for an American soldier) ] **with its 1st letter moved to the end**(putting head down, in a down clue).\nMy initial entry was BANG ER, with Royal Engineer being the soldier.\nAn acquired taste, I think, from the looks of it:\nAnd in addition, picture what's conjured by the clue's surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like a man from Spain, but without his fear (5)","output":"### Answer: PANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: fear\n \"Hispanic\"(descriptive of;like a man, or other things even, from Spain) **minus**(but without) \"his\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take down a French exercise, grudgingly at first (5)","output":"### Answer: UNPEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take down\n UN(French for \"a\") + PE(abbrev. for \"physical education\", ie. exercise) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"grudgingly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely desirable to stop involving resistance in drop (8)","output":"### Answer: DECREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drop\n **The 1st and last letters of**(Extremely) \"desirable\" + CEASE(to stop) **containing**(involving) R(symbol for electrical resistance in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No abusive cop is possibly beyond reproach (5,9)","output":"### Answer: ABOVE SUSPICION \n ### Explanation: Definition: beyond reproach\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 possibly) NO ABUSIVE COP IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jane could be a disaster (8)","output":"### Answer: CALAMITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: disaster\n Cryptic defn: Reference to Calamity Jane, colourful American frontierswoman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whisper mistaken result (6)","output":"### Answer: RUSTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whisper\n **Anagram of**(mistaken) RESULT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gripe terribly about loathsome advantage enjoyed by some (9)","output":"### Answer: PRIVILEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: advantage enjoyed by some\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 terribly) GRIPE **containing**(about) VILE(loathsome)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hearing test (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hearing,test\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 in a court of law."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's worth having in the manner arranged (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's worth having\n AS(in the same manner, as in \"do as I do\") + SET(arranged, say, a table for dinner)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Isolated copies retrospectively valued (9)","output":"### Answer: SEPARATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Isolated\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 retrospectively) APES(copies;imitates) + RATED(valued;assigned a value to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Safely secure the ends of weedkiller in cupboard (6)","output":"### Answer: LOCKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cupboard\n LOCK(to safely secure, with, well, a lock) + **the last 2 letters of**(the ends of \u2013 does this indicator work?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Came across man touring Ohio for shooting (8)","output":"### Answer: METEORIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: shooting\n MET(came across) + ERIC(a masculine name) **containing**(touring) O(abbrev. for Ohio, used before until the now commonly accepted OH. But COLO is the abbreviation for Columbus, Ohio).\nDefn: \u2026, as an adjective."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Achievement to keep quiet during a Conservative eulogy (14)","output":"### Answer: ACCOMPLISHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Achievement\n SH!(an interjection to keep quiet) **contained in**(during) [A + C(abbrev. for \"Conservative\", a member of the UK Conservative Party) + COMPLIMENT(a eulogy;an expression of praise) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's sleep-inducing to write note on 40% of curriculum (8)","output":"### Answer: PENDULUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's sleep-inducing\n PEN(to write) + D(a note in the musical scale) **plus**(on) **the last 4 out of 10 letters of**(40% of) \"curriculum\".\nDefn: Something that could induce sleep (or a hypnotic state) by its rhythmic movement. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pay out odds on final (5)","output":"### Answer: SPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pay out\n SP(abbrev. for \"starting prices\", quoting the odds at the start of a horse race) **plus**(on) END(the final stage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not satisfactory to cancel pub tea randomly (12)","output":"### Answer: UNACCEPTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not satisfactory\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 randomly) CANCEL PUB TEA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Makes an announcement in favour of demand by son (9)","output":"### Answer: PROCLAIMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes an announcement\n PRO(in favour of, as opposed to \"con\") + CLAIM(a demand for something considered as one's due) **plus**(by) S(abbrev. for \"son\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prepare good meal in a flash (5)","output":"### Answer: GLEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: flash\n **Anagram of**(Prepare) [ G(abbrev. for \"good\") + MEAL]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Certainly have fewer qualms (9)","output":"### Answer: DOUBTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Certainly\n [DOUBT LESS](to have fewer doubts;qualms)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage to retire a period of years after losing husband (4)","output":"### Answer: COPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manage\n **Reversal of**(to retire, in a down clue) \"epoch\"(a period of many years) **minus**(after losing) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"husband\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regularly seen to oppose meeting (9)","output":"### Answer: ENCOUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: meeting\n **The 2nd and 4th letters of**(Regularly) \"seen\" + COUNTER(to oppose;in opposition to, as in \"counter-threat\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Content to abolish outdated way of showing anger (5)","output":"### Answer: SHOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: way of showing anger\n **Hidden in**(Content to) \"abolish outdated\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We will teach daughter to be knowledgeable (4-8)","output":"### Answer: WELL-EDUCATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: knowledgeable\n WE'LL(contraction of \"we will\") + EDUCATE(to teach) + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I agree to cover the doctor to make up for it (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE MOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: up for it\n I + NOD(a gesture of agreement) **containing**(to cover) [THE + MO(abbrev. for \"medical office\", a doctor in, say, the military or government service) ].\nAnswer: \u2026 to do it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polite expression for you being against heartless feminism, we hear (9)","output":"### Answer: EUPHEMISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polite expression\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) [\"you\" **plus**(being against) \"feminism\" **minus its central 2 letters**(heartless \u2026) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be nosy about setter working rent free (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERFERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be nosy\n I(self-referential pronoun for the setter of this crossword) + **anagram of**(working) RENT FREE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Series of recurrent low-level cyclones (5)","output":"### Answer: CYCLE \n ### Explanation: Hidden in**(of) **and reversal of**(recurrent) \"low-level cyclones\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distinctive character of the crazily shaved boss (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHOS \n ### Explanation: Anagram of**(\u2026 crazily) THE + \"boss\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(shaved \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old friend can be precious (4)","output":"### Answer: OPAL \n ### Explanation: O(abbrev. for \"old\") + PAL(a friend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They are a recognised doubles pair (13)","output":"### Answer: DOPPELGANGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They are a recognised doubles pair\n Cryptic defn: Not say, the Williams sisters at Wimbledon, but two living persons who are not related but look like each other."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lawyer joins artist to find site of an Indian masterpiece (4)","output":"### Answer: AGRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: site of an Indian masterpiece\n AG(abbrev. for \"Attorney-General\", the legal officer who represents the state in legal proceedings, or chief lawyer for the state, you might say) **plus**(joins) RA(post-nominals for a member of the Royal Academy of the Arts, an artist).\nDefn: \u2026, speaking architecturally, viz. the Taj Mahal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Period spent in the park bar with four measures (6,4)","output":"### Answer: COMMON TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: bar with four measures\n TIME(period) spent in the COMMON(a public park).\nDefn: \u2026, musically speaking, or 4\/4 time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing is impossible shows Swiss champion (6)","output":"### Answer: HINGIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swiss champion\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 shows) \"Nothing is impossible\".\nAnswer: Martina, 1997 Wimbledon singles champion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peel a small flower and graze (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SKIN BURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: graze\n SKIN(to peel the skin off, say, fruit) + BURN(a small flow-er;stream).\nDefn: An injury to the skin caused by friction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Newly carved best ivory in so many words. (9)","output":"### Answer: VERBOSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: so many words\n **Anagram of**(Newly carved) BEST IVORY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Back a saint if it feels comfortable (4)","output":"### Answer: FITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: feels comfortable\n **Reversal of**(Back) [ ST(abbrev. for \"saint\") + IF].\nDefn: \u2026, as with, say, clothes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mathmatical(sic) formula editor printed in various colours (4)","output":"### Answer: PIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in various colours\n PI(given by the formula, \"circumference of a circle\/its diameter\") + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dishonest way of delivering service. (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERHAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dishonest,way of delivering service\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 to your opponent in tennis."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support space where secrets are discussed (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BACK ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: where secrets are discussed\n BACK(to support) + ROOM(space)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to go round the hospital for wild party (6)","output":"### Answer: THRASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: wild party\n TRASH(refuse to be got rid of) **containing**(to go round) H(abbrev. for \"hospital\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celestial double act (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BINARY STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celestial double act\n Cryptic defn: Not, say, Morecambe and Wise, but luminous bodies in space."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to go on railway at Christmas (4)","output":"### Answer: NOEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Christmas\n NO(expression of refusal) **plus**(to go on) EL(nickname for any elevated railway system)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sorts out the rackets and enters the arena (5,3,5)","output":"### Answer: TAKES THE COURT \n ### Explanation: Definition: enters the arena\n **Anagram of**(Sorts) OUT THE RACKETS.\nDefn: \u2026 to play a tennis match."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do it around the country, first escaping injury from a pet (3,4)","output":"### Answer: DOG BITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: injury from a pet\n [DO IT] **containing**(around) GB(abbrev. for Great Britain, the country) + **the 1st letter of**(first) \"escaping\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Telephoned after parking to report a crash (5)","output":"### Answer: PRANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: crash\n RANG(used the telephone) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) P(abbrev. for \"parking\").\nDefn:  \u2026 involving a motor vehicle or aircraft."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Removes tax up to a point (7)","output":"### Answer: EXCISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Removes\n EXCISE(a tax on certain goods and commodities sold in a country) **plus**(up to \u2013 but \"up\" would suggest a reversal in a down clue) S(abbrev. for \"south\", a compass point).\nDefn: \u2026 by cutting off, often surgically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leather overalls for men (5)","output":"### Answer: CHAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leather overalls ,men \n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cops in California travel around with special toys? (7)","output":"### Answer: LAPDOGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: toys\n LAPD(abbrev. for the Los Angeles Police Department, cops in California) + **reversal of**(\u2026 around) GO(to travel) **plus**(with) S(abbrev. for \"special\").\nDefn: Small breeds of dogs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A world-class restaurant invents things, exceptional things (9)","output":"### Answer: ANOMALIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: exceptional things \n A + NOMA(a Michelin star restaurant in Copenhagen) + LIES(invents things;tells untruths).\nDefn: Things which deviate from the standard, normal or expected."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proceed slowly and don't start to take risks (5)","output":"### Answer: AMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proceed slowly \n \"gamble\"(to take risks;to chance it) **minus its 1st letter**(don't start \u2026). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snooping is certainly not flipping positive (5)","output":"### Answer: NOSEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snooping \n NO!(certainly not) + **reversal of**(flipping) YES(a positive;affirmative response)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Baseball player's pants and shirt? (9)","output":"### Answer: SHORTSTOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baseball player\n SHORTS(underpants in North America, which are called pants in the UK) + TOP(a shirt, as is worn on upper half of the body).\nDefn: \u2026 in the fielding team, positioned between second and third base. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He is too hammered to have the first bit of my drink (8)","output":"### Answer: SMOOTHIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 hammered) HE IS TOO **containing**(to have) **the 1st letter of**(the first bit of) \"my\".\nDefn: \u2026 consisting of fresh fruit pureed with milk, yogurt or ice cream."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nuts put back a couple of times (6)","output":"### Answer: TESTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nuts\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) SET(to put;to place) **twice**(a couple of times).\nAnswer: \u2026, slang for which is \"nuts\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tesla gets involved in German car manufacturer's tests (6)","output":"### Answer: AUDITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tests\n T(symbol for the Tesla, unit of magnetic flux density) **contained in**(gets involved in) AUDI(German car manufacturer)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sci-fi film about small green animals (4,4)","output":"### Answer: STAR WARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sci-fi film\n **Reversal of**(about)[ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + RAW(green;inexperienced) + RATS(small but not green animals) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy a drink immediately (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: LIKE A SHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: immediately\n LIKE(to fancy;to desire) + A + SHOT(a small drink of spirits)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of a supermarket is covered in beer (5)","output":"### Answer: AISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of a supermarket\n IS **contained in**(covered in) ALE(a type of beer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: United supporters going round creating chaos (5)","output":"### Answer: SNAFU \n ### Explanation: Definition: chaos\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 going round) [ U(abbrev. for \"united\") + FANS(supporters of a particular person or thing) ].\nAnswer: \u2026, acronym for \"Situation Normal, All F***ed (or Fouled, even) Up\", in other words, a mess."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Being filthy is ultimately pointless when playing around with Tinder (9)","output":"### Answer: DIRTINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being filthy\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 when playing around \u2026) [ IS + **the last letter of**(ultimately) \"pointless\" **plus**(with) TINDER]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Performers missing out on the two leading parts in Hair? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hair\n \"actresses\"(female performers on stage or screen) **minus**(missing out on) **its 1st two letters**(the two leading parts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go mad, having binned your junk food (5)","output":"### Answer: DONUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: junk food\n \"do one's nut\"(to go mad;to get angry and agitated) **minus**(having binned) \"one's\"(possessive pronoun for any person in general;your, as in \"your;one's understanding is appreciated\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What I've created here is an angry rumour (9)","output":"### Answer: CROSSWORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: What I've created\n CROSS(angry) + WORD(rumour;hearsay, as in \"the word on the street is \u2026\").\nDefn: \u2026, with \"I\" a self-referential pronoun for the setter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Researcher's obsessive way assimilating something that's unknown (7)","output":"### Answer: ANALYST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Researcher\n ANAL(obsessive;possessing and fixated on certain behavioural traits) + ST(abbrev. for \"street\";way;thoroughfare) **containing**(assimilating) Y(symbol for a quantity that's unknown). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tight clothing hides middle of bum and 'bits' (8)","output":"### Answer: SKINSUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tight clothing\n SKINS(hides of animals, especially when tanned or dressed) + **the central letters, respectively, of**(middle of) [ \"bum\" **plus**(and) \"bits\"].**\nAstronauts, too, wear them:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grab stock from behind large, old boxes (5)","output":"### Answer: LASSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grab stock\n ASS(one's rear end;behind in North America, or \"arse\" in the UK) **contained in**(\u2026 boxes) [ L(abbrev. for \"large\") ] + O(abbrev. for \"old\") ].\nDefn: To catch cattle with, well, a lasso."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The buttocks let out hot air (7)","output":"### Answer: PRATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hot air\n PRAT(again, a term for one's rear end;buttocks) + **anagram of**(\u2026 out) LET.\nDefn: Lengthy and foolish or inconsequential talk."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go round the M25? Not with a learner! (5)","output":"### Answer: ORBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go round\n \"orbital\"(a ring road round, say, a city or other congested area, an example of which is the M25 around London) **minus**(Not with) [ A + L(plate displayed by a learner driver) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A legendary DJ's spinning some R.E.M.? (5)","output":"### Answer: SLEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: some R.E.M\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 spinning) [ PEEL(John, legendary disc jockey with BBC Radio 1)'S ].\nDefn: \u2026, not the alternative-rock band, but the sleep phase characterised by Rapid Eye Movement, and dreaming."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mineral revealed when a gas mine explodes (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGNESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mineral\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 explodes) A GAS MINE.\nDefn: \u2026 of magnesium oxide."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One shifted in a locomotive, transported only for a short time (9)","output":"### Answer: TRANSIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: only for a short time\n [ TRAIN(not a locomotive, but a series of carriages pushed or pulled by a self-propelled locomotive) + SENT(transported away) ] **with** \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\") **moved down**(shifted, in a down clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncertainty shown by dodgy Trump acolyte on the radio (8)","output":"### Answer: SUSPENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncertainty\n SUS(short for \"suspicious\";dodgy) + **homophone of**(\u2026 on the radio) Pence(Mike, USA Vice President, assistant;acolyte to Donald Trump)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eminent old city said to provide housing (8)","output":"### Answer: STATURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eminent\n UR(Biblical city) **contained in**(\u2026 to provide housing) STATED(said;expressed in speech or writing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bowl-like containers and pots often smeared with sauce (7)","output":"### Answer: TEACUPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bowl-like containers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 smeared \u2026) [ **the 1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026 often \u2013 a somewhat vague indicator if you didn't already know the answer) \"pots\" **plus**(with) SAUCE ].\nAnd surely the anagram indicator is misplaced in the midst of the fodder?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely risqu\u00e9 setter gets rejected and principally needs to straighten up some more (7)","output":"### Answer: REALIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: to straighten up some more\n **The 1st and last letters of**(Extremely) \"risqu\u00e9\" + **reversal of**(\u2026 gets rejected) GILA(this crossword setter) **plus**(and) **the 1st letter of**(principally) \"needs\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Zlatan's debut in the roster \u2026 he scored (5)","output":"### Answer: LISZT \n ### Explanation: Definition: he scored\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's debut) Zlatan **contained in**(in) LIST(a roster being a list of persons or groups).\nDefn: \u2026 music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack Kerouac's novels are very entertaining at first (5)","output":"### Answer: KNAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"Kerouac's novels are very entertaining\".\nDefn: The Jack of any of the suits in a deck of playing cards."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's a criminal protecting the heart of Cardiff underworld (5)","output":"### Answer: HADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: underworld\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 criminal) HE'S A **containing**(protecting) **the central letter of**(the heart of) \"Cardiff\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possibly fool sporting body for nothing (5,2)","output":"### Answer: SWEET FA \n ### Explanation: Definition: nothing \n SWEET(a dessert, of which a fool, made of pureed fruit and cream or custard, is an example;possibly) + FA(abbrev. for \"Football Association\", a sporting body;organisation).\nAnswer: \u2026, with FA standing for \"Fanny Adams\", or \"F**k all\", take your pick. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Local hyenas intermittently entering ground emptied in clearance (2-5)","output":"### Answer: GO-AHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: clearance \n **The 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, and 10th letters of**(\u2026 intermittently) \"Local hyenas \" **contained in**(entering) \"ground\" **minus all its internal letters**(emptied).\nDefn: Approval to proceed with an action."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wanting to have church police (5)","output":"### Answer: FORCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: police \n FOR(wanting;desirous of, as in \"who's for dessert?\") **plus**(to have) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Form one question in English exam, dropping second half of another (9)","output":"### Answer: ETIQUETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Form \n [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + QU(abbrev. for \"question\") ] **contained in**(in) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + \"test\"(an exam) **minus**(dropping) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) ] + **the 1st 2 letters of**(half of) \"test\"(another exam).\nDefn: The set of conventional and correct behaviour in polite society."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lacking cover, soldiers gathered in a group (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EN MASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a group\n [ \"men\"(soldiers) \"massed\"(gathered;assembled together) ] **minus its 1st and last letters**(Lacking cover, \u2026)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jerks back sadomasochistic idiots (6)","output":"### Answer: SPASMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jerks\n **Reversal of**(back) [SM(abbrev. for \"sadomasochism\") SAPS(idiots;fools) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Big occasion deserving wild dancing (6,7)","output":"### Answer: SILVER WEDDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big occasion\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dancing) DESERVING WILD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Generally good for all not to open zip (6)","output":"### Answer: ENERGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: zip\n [ \"Generally\" with \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\") **replacing**(for) \"all\" ] **minus its 1st letter**(not to open).** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To cover floors, picked up fabric (7)","output":"### Answer: SPANDEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabric\n SPAN(to cover;to extend over and across) + **homophone of**(\u2026, picked up) \"decks\"(the floors of a ship, or platforms resembling them)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She sings to 2 clubs when touring (9)","output":"### Answer: STONECHAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: She sings\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 when touring) [TO + ATHENS(solution to 2 down) + C(abbrev. for \"clubs\", the suit in the notation of card games) ].\nAnswer: An Old World songbird."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Section of programme guide about this girl (5)","output":"### Answer: GEMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: this girl\n **Hidden in**(Section of) **reversal of**(\u2026 about) \"programme guide\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classical father leers at bum (7)","output":"### Answer: LAERTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classical father\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 bum) LEERS AT.\nDefn: In classical Greek mythology, the father of Odysseus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watch start of court proceedings on outside broadcast (7)","output":"### Answer: OBSERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Watch\n SERVE(the act of hitting the ball to start play;proceedings in a tennis court) **placed after**(on) OB(abbrev. for \"outside broadcast\" as opposed to studio broadcasts in television or radio)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indeed \u2014 right time (4)","output":"### Answer: YEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: time\n YEA(yes;indeed!) + R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Interpreted thus, accountants voided capital (6)","output":"### Answer: ATHENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n Last one to be parsed: **Anagram of**(Interpreted;translated) [ THEN(as a result of;thus, as in \"that being so, you should then\/thus go\") + \"accountants\" **minus all its inner letters**(voided) ].\nBut, the setter's intended wordplay is trickier: \"accountants\" **minus all its inner letters**(voided) **written\/read as**(Interpreted thus, \u2026) [ A THEN S ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party girl stifling smell about to grab male (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MAKE MERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party\n [ MARY(a girl) **containing**(stifling) **reversal of**(\u2026 about) REEK(to smell strongly of) ] **containing**(to grab) M(abbrev. for \"male\") ].\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ripped off official, having looked around (8)","output":"### Answer: GAZUMPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ripped off\n UMP(short for \"umpire\", an official in a contest) **contained in**(having \u2026 around) GAZED(looked steadily and intently).\nDefn: \u2026;swindled."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Threw away black stone I'd damaged (10)","output":"### Answer: JETTISONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Threw away\n JET(black in colour) + **anagram of**(\u2026 damaged) [STONE I'D]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moderate son getting a great deal (6)","output":"### Answer: SOFTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moderate\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") **plus**(getting) OFTEN(a great deal;a great number of occasions).\nDefn: To make less extreme."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Facile drivel mostly rejected (4)","output":"### Answer: GLIB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Facile\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rejected, in a down clue) \"bilge\"(drivel;nonsense) **minus its last letter**(mostly).\nDefn: \u2026;superficial."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy \u2014 disheartened squirrels trapped in their nest (6)","output":"### Answer: DRESSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy\n \"squirrels\" **minus all its inner letters**(disheartened \u2026) **contained in**(trapped in) DREY(a squirrel's nest in the form of a mass of twigs in a tree)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New and concerning example of no-one getting the runs (6,4)","output":"### Answer: MAIDEN OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: example of no-one getting the runs\n MAIDEN(new;descriptive of person or thing that has been untried or unused) **plus**(and) OVER(concerning;about, as in \"the fight was over her\").\nDefn: \u2026, specifically, during an over in a cricket match. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stopping reckless canoeists (9)","output":"### Answer: CESSATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stopping\n **Anagram of**(reckless) CANOEISTS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sketch given unusual title, oddly enough (8)","output":"### Answer: VIGNETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sketch\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unusual) GIVEN + **the 1st, 3rd, and 5th letters of**(\u2026, oddly enough) \"title\".\nDefn: A brief description, account or episode."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife calm, having left slyboots (6)","output":"### Answer: WEASEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: slyboots\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") + EASE(calm;freedom from worries and problems) **plus**(having) L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Send out Henry to cut a flower (6)","output":"### Answer: EXHALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Send out\n HAL(nickname for Henry, famously Prince Henry in Shakespeare's Henry IV) **contained in**(to cut) EXE(the English river;flow-er). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dignified, posh adult returned unfinished relish (6)","output":"### Answer: AUGUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dignified\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned, in a down clue) [ U(signifying posh;upper-class) + A(abbrev. for \"adult\") ] + \"gusto\"(relish;enthusiasm in doing something) **minus its last letter**(unfinished \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's not that things will turn out no good (4)","output":"### Answer: THIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's not that\n \"things\" **minus**(will turn out) \"ng\"(abbrev. for \"no good\").\nCryptic defn: From: if it's not \"that\" then it's \"this\", and vice versa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regard standard record brand (4)","output":"### Answer: MARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regard,standard,record,brand\n Multiple defns: 1st: Consider, as in \"You'll be sorry. Mark my words\"; and 2nd: A degree or level of quality, as in \"this is below the mark\"; and 3rd: To use a line, figure or symbol as a record of something; and 4th: A distinguishing mark, eg. on cattle to denote the owner, or on products to show the make."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red, filthy dung-filled town (8)","output":"### Answer: BURGUNDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\n **Anagram of**(filthy) DUNG **contained in**(-filled) BURY(town in Greater Manchester, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard 7 for Murdoch's kind of whiskey? (5)","output":"### Answer: IRISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind of whiskey\n H(abbrev. for \"hard\") **placed after**(answer to 7;chaser for) + IRIS(Murdoch, author)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feeble, not too clever, getting upset over Latin (4)","output":"### Answer: MILD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feeble\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, getting upset) DIM(not too clever) **containing**(over) L(abbrev. for \"Latin\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ridiculously easy, almost English language (10)","output":"### Answer: SINGHALESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: language\n **Anagram of**(Ridiculously) [ \"easy\" **minus its last letter**(, almost) + ENGLISH ].\nAnswer: \u2026 or Sinhalese, Indic language whose speakers are mainly in Sri Lanka."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author's grand parties (6)","output":"### Answer: GRAVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Author\n G(abbrev. for \"grand\") + RAVES(lively parties involving dancing and drinking).\nAnswer: \u2026, presumably Robert, author of I, Claudius. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creep! Groveller! Grub! (8)","output":"### Answer: INCHWORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grub\n INCH(to creep;to move bit by bit) + WORM(a groveller, one who crawls in fear or humility, literally like a worm)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preacher with a stake in drink (7)","output":"### Answer: APOSTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preacher\n POST(a stake in the ground) **contained in**(in) ALE(alcoholic drink). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raise the heat level \u2014 oxygen, quick! (7)","output":"### Answer: UPTEMPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: quick\n UP(to raise;to increase) TEMP(short for \"temperature\";the heat level) + O(chemical symbol for the element, oxygen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hang on, it's a thorny plant (4-1-3)","output":"### Answer: WAIT-A-BIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hang on,a thorny plant\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Purchase about 50 books first, like Barbara Windsor? (6)","output":"### Answer: BUBBLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Barbara Windsor\n BUY(to purchase) **containing**(about) [ L(Roman numeral for 50) **placed after**(\u2026 first) BB(twice abbrev. for \"book\") ].\nDefn: \u2026, especially in the Carry On films."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make granny form a union? (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: TIE THE KNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make granny,form a union\n Double defn: 1st: Reference to a granny knot; and 2nd: Reference to the marriage union."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Devon resort's improved with non-drinking element gone (4)","output":"### Answer: BEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Devon resort\n \"better\"(improved) **minus**(\u2026 element gone) \"tt\"(abbrev. for \"teetotal\";non-drinking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be conspicuous, excluding and thick (5)","output":"### Answer: STOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: thick\n \"stand out\"(to be conspicuous) **minus**(excluding) \"and\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greener, VAT-exempt, houses weakened (8)","output":"### Answer: ENERVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weakened\n **Hidden in**(\u2026, houses) \"Greener, VAT-exempt\".\nDefn: \u2026, lacking energy or vitality. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bandage one has to clench after bath (8)","output":"### Answer: TUBIGRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bandage\n [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **plus**(has) GRIP(to clench;to grasp) ] **placed after**(after) TUB(bath;bathtub)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oath finally made, go in search of pleasure (4)","output":"### Answer: EGAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oath\n **Last letter of**(finally) \"made\" + GAD(to go in search of pleasure;to gallivant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Am I backing second rallying cry for union with Greece? (6)","output":"### Answer: ENOSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rallying cry for union with Greece\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backing) [ IS(third person singular present tense of \"be\", whose first person equivalent is \"am\") + ONE(whose Roman numeral is \"I\" ] + S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation).\nDefn: \u2026 among certain Cypriots and Greeks. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like sleep of wild pony in concealed surroundings (7)","output":"### Answer: HYPNOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like sleep\n **Anagram of**(wild) PONY **contained in**(in \u2026 surroundings) HID(concealed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital cover for retirement? (8)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTCAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital cover for retirement\n Cryptic defn: Cover for one's capital;head for sleeping;retirement in bed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Choice that hurt woman's black plant (10)","output":"### Answer: WILLOWHERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n WILL(choice;prerogative) + OW(an exclamation that \"that hurt\") + HER(woman's) + B(abbrev. for \"black\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short prince, the queen's alcoholic successor (6)","output":"### Answer: CHASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: alcoholic successor\n CHAS(short for \"Charles\", name of current prince, heir to the English throne) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", queen and mother of the above mentioned prince).\nDefn: Not a drunken heir, but a strong alcoholic drink taken after a weaker one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Violet hardly started, so Titian splashed around \u2014 quite an ordeal (10)","output":"### Answer: VISITATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: quite an ordeal\n **The 1st 2 letters of**(\u2026 hardly started) \"Violet\" + **anagram of**(\u2026 splashed around) SO TITIAN.\nComical imagery of Titian desperately splashing paint about and hardly progressing with his portrayal of a flower or a lady."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Books in the same place, with litter strewn about (8)","output":"### Answer: LIBRETTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Books\n IB(short for \"ibid\", Latin for \"in the same place\", used in text to indicate reference to the same source mentioned in a previous reference) **contained in**(with \u2026 about) **anagram of**(\u2026 strewn) LITTER.\nDefn: \u2026 of the text of an opera or other long vocal work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: China encountered Old Testament upside-down semi-tropical tree (8)","output":"### Answer: PALMETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: semi-tropical tree\n PAL(\"China\" in rhyming slang, from mate\/China plate) + MET(encountered) + **reversal of**(\u2026 upside-down, in a down clue) OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Runs from part-time correspondent, one who goads (7)","output":"### Answer: STINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one who goads \n \"r\"(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores) **deleted from**(from) \"stringer\"(a part-time newspaper correspondent who reports on events in a particular place). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the thick of it, dam's broken (6)","output":"### Answer: AMIDST \n ### Explanation: Definition: In the thick of it\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broken) IT, DAM'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acid removing bird's tail (6)","output":"### Answer: BITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Acid \n \"bittern\"(a large marshbird) **minus**(removing) **its last letter**(\u2026's tail)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ladies' drink? (4)","output":"### Answer: BEVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ladies,drink\n Double defn: 1. \u2026, in a group; and 2nd: Slang for a drink, usually alcoholic, from \"beverage\"; also \"bevvy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Waste material is in decline (6)","output":"### Answer: REFUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Waste material,decline\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 , an invitation, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disturbed, the Queen interrupts funny remarks (8)","output":"### Answer: CRACKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disturbed\n ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", Queen Elizabeth) **contained in**(interrupts) CRACKS(funny remarks;quips).\nDefn: \u2026, mentally. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: File a loan originally for footwear (6)","output":"### Answer: SANDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: footwear\n SAND(to file with sandpaper or the like) + A + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 originally) \"loan\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am active still (8)","output":"### Answer: IMMOBILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: still\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\") + MOBILE(active;energetic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eastman mindful, perhaps, of taking the Bible literally (14)","output":"### Answer: FUNDAMENTALISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: taking the Bible literally\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, perhaps) EASTMAN MINDFUL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One-time oriental quarter of capital city (4,6)","output":"### Answer: EAST BERLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One-time oriental quarter of capital city\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the current German capital, Berlin, which at one time was divided into West and East Berlin, \"east\" being one (the oriental one) of the 4 quarters of the compass "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrity in hideous tartan suit (4)","output":"### Answer: STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrity\n **Hidden in**(in \u2026 suit) \"hideous tartan\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Real problem how should one address a peer? (4)","output":"### Answer: EARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: how should one address a peer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 problem) REAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restrain ten bearing impediment (10)","output":"### Answer: INHIBITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: impediment\n INHIBIT(to restrain;to deter from doing something) + IO(letters looking like 10;ten) + N(abbrev. for \"north\";a compass bearing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tom put bracelet around an iPad (6,8)","output":"### Answer: TABLET COMPUTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: iPad\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 around)TOM PUT BRACELET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polish railway leads to plant (8)","output":"### Answer: REFINERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n REFINE(to polish;to improve) + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\").\nDefn: An industrial plant where natural substances are made pure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One is disturbing the peace, as trio plays with soap from America (6)","output":"### Answer: RIOTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One is disturbing the peace\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 plays) TRIO **plus**(with) ER(American TV soap-opera series, centred round the emergency room of a hospital). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No record made without enthusiasm (8)","output":"### Answer: LISTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: without enthusiasm\n LIST-LESS(without a list;no record made)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foolish contestant ignoring cost for occupier (6)","output":"### Answer: TENANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: occupier\n **Anagram of**(Foolish) \"contestant\" **minus**(ignoring) \"cost\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impetuous artist, be quiet! (4)","output":"### Answer: RASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impetuous \n RA(post-nominal letters for a Member of the Royal Academy of the Arts, an artist) + SH!(an interjection to be quiet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delightful escapes from exercise (3,4)","output":"### Answer: FUN RUNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: exercise \n FUN(delightful;entertaining) + RUNS(escapes from).\nDefn: \u2026, in the form of friendly running races where participants take part for enjoyment rather than competition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supports, but remains uninvolved (6,2)","output":"### Answer: STANDS BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supports,remains uninvolved \n Double defn: 1st:  Comes to the defence of; and 2nd:  \u2026 as a bystander does."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Art movement's sentimental is Frenchman attached to it? (11)","output":"### Answer: ROMANTICISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Art movement'\n ROMANTIC(sentimental) + IS + M(abbrev. for \"Monsieur\", a form of polite address for a Frenchman)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Church exam is performed by a choir (6)","output":"### Answer: CHORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: performed by a choir\n CH(abbrev. for \"church\", a place of worship) + ORAL(a form of exam). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Titles I changed, being exclusive (7)","output":"### Answer: ELITIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: being exclusive\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 changed) TITLES I."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Special group with metal device for removing wrinkles (5,4)","output":"### Answer: STEAM IRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: device for removing wrinkles\n S(abbrev. for \"special\") + TEAM(a group working together) **plus**(with) IRON(a metallic chemical element).\nDefn: \u2026 on clothing or fabrics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amphibious American soldiers remain roughly an organised body (6,5)","output":"### Answer: MARINE CORPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amphibious American soldiers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 roughly) REMAIN + CORPS(an organised body of people engaged in a particular activity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Choose spoken kind of roll (9)","output":"### Answer: ELECTORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind of roll\n ELECT(to choose for public office or some other position by vote) + ORAL(spoken).\nDefn: \u2026, viz. a list of eligible voters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunken nudities leading to split (8)","output":"### Answer: DISUNITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to split\n **Anagram of**(Drunken) NUDITIES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brushes off and polishes again (7)","output":"### Answer: REBUFFS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brushes off\n RE-(prefix indicating a repetition of an action;again) BUFFS(polishes).\nDefn: \u2026;snubs, an offer of help, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A deceit, maybe, to get a cold drink (4,3)","output":"### Answer: ICED TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cold drink\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, maybe) A DECEIT. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound army officer at the centre of things (6)","output":"### Answer: KERNEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: the centre of things\n **Homophone of**(Sound) \"colonel\"(army officer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Determination shown by leaders of Greeks rebelling in Turkey (4)","output":"### Answer: GRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Determination\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(leaders of) \"Greeks rebelling in Turkey\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author's odd email covering sign about last letter (5,4)","output":"### Answer: EMILE ZOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Author\n **Anagram of**(odd) EMAIL **containing**(covering) [ LEO(an astrological sign) **containing**(about) Z(last letter in the English alphabet) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close to perfect, fantastically original element in a man's suit? (9)","output":"### Answer: TAILORING \n ### Explanation: Definition: element in a man's suit\n ***Last letter of***(Close to) \"perfect\" + **anagram of**(fantastically) ORIGINAL ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bitter councillor cuts support (5)","output":"### Answer: ACRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bitter\n CR(abbrev. for \"councillor\") **contained in**(cuts) AID(support;assistance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fat school say backed (5)","output":"### Answer: PODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fat\n POD(like \"school\", a collective noun for a small group of marine animals, especially whales) + **reversal of**(\u2026 backed) EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example;say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study street workers in unchanging situations (9)","output":"### Answer: CONSTANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: unchanging situations\n CON(to study attentively, say, a document) + ST(abbrev. for \"street\") + ANTS(social insects, one of whose caste are the workers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Only deacon moves for author (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CONAN DOYLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: author\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 moves) ONLY DEACON.\nAnswer: Arthur, author of the Sherlock Holmes stories."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trainer perhaps was outstanding dispensing note (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trainer perhaps\n \"shone\"(was outstanding;stood out above others) **minus**(dispensing) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"note\").\nDefn: An example of which;perhaps is the trainer, footwear suitable for sports or casual wear. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grow to keep leading bird (7)","output":"### Answer: BUSTARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n BUD(to grow;to form, well, a bud from which a leaf, flower or shoot develops) **containing**(to keep) STAR(leading;main describing, say, an actor)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stir shortly sign of distress in Greek singer (7)","output":"### Answer: ROUSSOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek singer\n \"rouse\"(to stir;to awaken) **minus its last letter**(shortly) + SOS(a sign or signal sent out by someone in distress).\nAnswer: Artemios \"Demis\" Ventouris-, late Greek singer. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island in kingdom \u2013 it's not a resort for dreamers! (7)","output":"### Answer: REALISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's not a resort for dreamers\n IS(abbrev. for \"island\") **contained in**(in) REALM(a kingdom).\nDefn: Not something dreamers would turn to."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign withdrawn about decline facing area concerned with complex? (7)","output":"### Answer: OEDIPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: concerned with complex\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 withdrawn) LEO(an astrological sign) **containing**(about) [ DIP(a decline;a fall) **plus**(facing) A(abbrev. for \"area\") ].\nDefn: Concerning the psychological complex named after a legendary Greek king."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Day with activity for students crossdressing (4)","output":"### Answer: DRAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: crossdressing\n D(abbrev. for \"day\") **plus**(with) RAG(a period, usually a week, in which various events are organised by students to raise money for charity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leading team with urge to relocate in a spot? (2,1,3,4)","output":"### Answer: UP A GUM TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a spot\n UP(leading, said of the side that has a higher score during a match) + **anagram of**(\u2026 to relocate) [TEAM **plus**(with) URGE].\nDefn: In an uncomfortable or dangerous situation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek character with regret ignoring argument against food's value (9)","output":"### Answer: NUTRITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: food's value\n NU(the 13th letter in the Greek alphabet) **plus**(with) \"contrition\"(deep regret;remorse for wrongdoing) **minus**(ignoring) \"con\"(an argument against, in contrast to \"pro\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fault admitting nothing in spokesman (5)","output":"### Answer: VOICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: spokesman\n VICE(a fault;an immoral or evil practice) **containing**(admitting) O(letter signifying 0;nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remove parking fringed by river and lake (5)","output":"### Answer: EXPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remove\n P(abbrev. for \"parking\") **contained in**(fringed by) EXE(river in South England) **plus**(and) L(abbrev. for \"lake\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit stolen \u2013 it's clustered in balls? (9)","output":"### Answer: GRAPESHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's clustered in balls\n GRAPES(fruit) + HOT(descriptive of a thing that's been stolen).**\nDefn:  \u2026 shot together from a cannon, producing an effect like a giant shotgun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Subject in sunhat before cold (5)","output":"### Answer: TOPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subject\n TOPI(a lightweight sunhat made from the pith of the sola plant, in India) + C(abbrev. for \"cold\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Single son entering Asian country \u2013 and another (9)","output":"### Answer: INDONESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\n [ ONE(single;sole) + S(abbrev. for \"son\") ] **contained in**(entering) INDIA(a South Asian country).\nDefn: \u2026 country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One cabin's rocking around a part of the deep? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: OCEAN BASIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of the deep\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rocking) ONE CABIN'S **containing**(around) A.\nDefn: The depression in the earth's surface occupied by the ocean;the deep. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fashionable types elected trumpet Democrat (2-5)","output":"### Answer: IN-CROWD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fashionable types\n IN(elected into the position concerned) + CROW(to trumpet;to brag) + D(abbrev. for \"Democrat\", in US politics, say). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Less provocative information gained with time on the French resistance (7)","output":"### Answer: GENTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Less provocative\n GEN(information gained) **plus**(with) T(abbrev. for \"time\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) LE(French for \"the\") + R(symbol for electrical resistance in physics). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English composer shedding coat for singer (4)","output":"### Answer: ALTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: singer\n \"Walton\"(William, English composer) **minus its first and last letters** (shedding coat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of company losing billion in haunt for cowboys? (5)","output":"### Answer: RANCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: haunt for cowboys\n \"branch\"(a part of a company, a division operating locally or having a particular function) **minus**(losing) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"billion\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spread call about person on board (9)","output":"### Answer: DISPERSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spread\n DIAL(to call someone on the phone) **containing**(about) [ PER(abbrev. for \"person\") **contained in**(on board) SS(abbrev. for \"steamship\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dumb video broadcast about unknown film celebrating camaraderie (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BUDDY MOVIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: film celebrating camaraderie\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) DUMB VIDEO **containing**(about) Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in, say, mathematics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prohibit canned nuts in traditional social gathering (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BARN DANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: traditional social gathering\n BAR(to prohibit from) + **anagram of**(\u2026 nuts) CANNED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having a load of bread? (9)","output":"### Answer: SUPERRICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having a load of bread\n Cryptic defn: Reference to lots;a load of money, or bread in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mobile accessory favoured in sports car for charting places? (7)","output":"### Answer: MAPPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: charting places\n [ APP(a computer application designed for use in a mobile device) + IN(favoured;in fashion) ] **contained in**(in) MG(an English sports car famously made by the former MG Car Company). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thin material in newspaper supported by South Africa (7)","output":"### Answer: ORGANZA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thin material\n ORGAN(a newspaper or periodical) **placed above**(supported by, in a down clue) ZA(the ISO country code for South Africa)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Behave badly in pretence at college (3,2)","output":"### Answer: ACT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Behave badly\n ACT(a pretence;a sham) + UP(to be at college, especially in Oxford or Cambridge University)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Level temperature for marathon, maybe (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: marathon, maybe\n EVEN(level;having a flat surface) + T(abbrev. for \"temperature\", in say, physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preference in order about an estate? (4)","output":"### Answer: WILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preference,order about an estate\n Double defn: 1st: Choice;a deliberate desire or intention, as in \"do things against my will\"; and 2nd: \u2026 of one who is deceased."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop having contact with female involved in racket (6)","output":"### Answer: DISOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop having contact with\n SOW(a porcine female) **contained in**(involved in) DIN(a noisy racket)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cold meat and drink but no drug found in bedroom (7)","output":"### Answer: CHAMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: bedroom\n C(abbrev. for \"cold\") + HAM(cured meat) **plus**(and) \"beer\"(light alcoholic drink) **minus**(but no \u2026 found) \"e\"(abbrev. for the drug ecstasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Runaway lion gored boatman (9)","output":"### Answer: GONDOLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: boatman\n **Anagram of**(Runaway) LION GORED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Petty quarrel about recipe for fish (5)","output":"### Answer: SPRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n SPAT(a petty quarrel) **containing**(about) R(abbrev. for \"recipe\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very fat old bachelor eats six enchiladas for starters (5)","output":"### Answer: OBESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very fat\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 for starters) \"old bachelor eats six enchiladas\".\nAn apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Efficient committee man with books (9)","output":"### Answer: COMPETENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Efficient\n COM(abbrev. for \"committee\") + PETE(a man's name, Peter shortened) **plus**(with) NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, set of books in the Bible)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Competitor in event ran terrifically (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Competitor\n **Hidden in**(in) \"event ran terrifically\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get behind second in command on stretch of water (6)","output":"### Answer: LAGOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: stretch of water\n LAG(to get behind;come after) + **the 2nd letter of**(second in) \"command\" + ON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quaker introducing religious leader to addict (6)","output":"### Answer: FRIEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quaker\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"religious\" **contained in**(introducing \u2026 to) FIEND(an addict;devotee;enthusiast of a particular thing).\nDefn: A Quaker, member of the Religious Society of Friends."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greens taking taxi to get to vote, finally (7)","output":"### Answer: CABBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greens\n CAB(a taxi) + BAG(to get, as in \"to bag a trophy\") **plus**(to) **the last letter of**(\u2026, finally) \"vote\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was in charge during latest broadcast by convert to another language (9)","output":"### Answer: TRANSLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: convert to another language\n RAN(was in charge;managed, say, a business) **contained in**(during) **anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) LATEST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cyclist's condition (5)","output":"### Answer: RIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cyclist,condition\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026;proviso in an agreement, legislative bill, legal document or the like. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Semi-tame 8 losing one claw (5)","output":"### Answer: TALON \n ### Explanation: Definition: claw\n **Half of the letters of**(Semi-) \"tame\" + \"lion\"(a big cat, answer to 8 down) **minus**(losing) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Happy to air treatment for old fighter (9)","output":"### Answer: GLADIATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: old fighter\n GLAD(happy) + **anagram of**(\u2026 treatment) TO AIR.\nDefn: Fighter in Ancient Rome."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group of nuns furnishing prisoner with means of escape (7)","output":"### Answer: CONVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group of nuns\n CON(short for \"convict\";prisoner) **plus**(with) VENT(an opening that allows fluid to escape)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sticky stuff coating assorted set of floating wreckage (6)","output":"### Answer: JETSAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: floating wreckage\n JAM(sticky stuff you spread on bread, say) **containing**(coating) **anagram of**(assorted) SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Risen deity ascended with plant (7)","output":"### Answer: DOGROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n **Reversal of**(Risen, in a down clue) GOD(a deity) + ROSE(ascended;came up)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Burn the surface of shafts in gearbox (5)","output":"### Answer: SINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burn the surface\n **Hidden in**(of) \"shafts in gearbox\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large sea creature devouring sole swimming en bloc (9)","output":"### Answer: WHOLESALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: en bloc\n WHALE(a large sea creature) **containing**(devouring) **anagram of**(\u2026 swimming) SOLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweet animal captivating artist (7)","output":"### Answer: CARAMEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\n CAMEL(animal of the desert) **containing**(captivating) RA(post-nominal letters for a member of the Royal Academy of Arts, an artist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paisley welcoming a way to split the congregation? (5)","output":"### Answer: AISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a way to split the congregation\n **The inner letters of**(\u2026 welcoming) \"Paisley\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spanish city where real bacon is cooked (9)","output":"### Answer: BARCELONA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish city\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is cooked) REAL BACON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spin used to set up alternative gallery (6)","output":"### Answer: ROTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spin\n **Reversal of**(to set up, in a down clue) OR(used to introduce an alternative within a set of choices) + TATE(a family of 4 art galleries in the UK, including 2 in London)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Night animal inhaling crafty cig in Jaguar (3,3)","output":"### Answer: BIG CAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jaguar\n BAT(a night-flying animal) **containing**(inhaling) **anagram of**(crafty) CIG.\nDefn: Not the big car."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor detailed woman to find cover (9)","output":"### Answer: TARPAULIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cover\n TAR(informal term for a sailor) + \"Pauline\"(a woman's name) **minus its last letter**(de\u2013tailed \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nag a bride dancing in a raincoat (9)","output":"### Answer: GABARDINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a raincoat\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dancing) NAG A BRIDE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of beer found on board? (7)","output":"### Answer: DRAUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of beer\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a draughtboard (or draughtsboard) on which the game of draughts is played.\nAnswer: Beer served from a barrel or tank, as opposed to from a bottle or can."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roman emperor destroyed Anglo-Saxon race (6)","output":"### Answer: CAESAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman emperor\n **Anagram of**(destroyed) [AS(abbrev. for \"Anglo-Saxon\" + RACE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Read about strange part of human anatomy (7)","output":"### Answer: EARDRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of human anatomy\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) READ + RUM(strange;peculiar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In stable, animals eat it standing up (6)","output":"### Answer: STATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: stable\n **Reversal of**(standing up, in a down clue) [CATS(animals) **containing**(eat) IT].\nDefn: \u2026;steady."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meaning to find out about bridge partners (5)","output":"### Answer: SENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meaning\n SEE(to find out;to realise) **containing**(about) N,S(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"south\", denoting partners in bridge, the card game).\nDefn: \u2026;a way in which a word, expression, or situation may be interpreted, as in \"the particular sense of a word may depend on the context it is used in\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duchess consumed small fruit (5)","output":"### Answer: DATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n D(abbrev. for \"duchess\", as it is for \"duke\") + ATE(consumed by mouth) + S(abbrev. for \"small\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amount of leave worker's taken in year (8)","output":"### Answer: QUANTITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amount\n QUIT(to leave) **containing**(\u2026's taken in) ANT(a social insect, one of whose castes is the worker) + Y(abbrev. for \"year\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Paris I lost out in the push and shove (6)","output":"### Answer: JOSTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: push and shove\n JE(French for \"I\", as spoken in Paris) **containing**(\u2026 in) **anagram of**(\u2026 out) LOST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rose fragrance briefly retained in dead potpourri (8)","output":"### Answer: ASCENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rose\n \"scent\"(fragrance)**minus its last letter**(briefly) **contained in**(\u2026 in) **anagram of**(\u2026 potpourri) DEAD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tries key in car for person who's late (6)","output":"### Answer: HEARSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: car for person who's late\n HEARS(tries in a court of law) + E(a musical scale based on the note E, ie. the key of E, or E major).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. dead."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Subject those people to drug (5)","output":"### Answer: THEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subject\n THEM(pronoun refering to those people, not us) **plus**(to) E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrong file edited out (9)","output":"### Answer: FLOWERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: out\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 edited) WRONG FILE.\nDefn: \u2026;open, said of flowers, as in \"the daffodils are out\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is worker getting scraps after fine supper? (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: FISH AND CHIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: supper?\n [IS + HAND(a worker, usually in a manual job) **plus**(getting) CHIPS(scraps from woodworking) ] **placed after**(after) F(abbrev. for \"fine\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rang technology aid centre \u2013 not there always, gave up (6,2,1,3)","output":"### Answer: CALLED IT A DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: gave up\n CALLED(rang on the phone) + IT(abbrev. for \"information technology\") + \"aid\" **minus its central letter**(centre \u2013 not there) + AY(always;ever)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very slender and pale, keeping her fit's problematic (5-4)","output":"### Answer: WAFER-THIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very slender\n WAN(pale;drained of colour) **containing**(keeping) **anagram of**(\u2026's problematic) HER FIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bring back memories of night before, going round fair (5)","output":"### Answer: EVOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bring back memories\n EVE(the night before) **containing**(going round) OK(okay;fair;acceptable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eager to get under canvas? (6)","output":"### Answer: INTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eager\n [ IN TENT ](to be in a tent, usually made of canvas;under canvas)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ordinary doctor eating nothing's regularly true (8)","output":"### Answer: MEDIOCRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ordinary\n MEDIC(a doctor) **containing**(eating) O(letter for 0;nothing) + **the 2nd and 4th letters of**(regularly) \"true\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tagged dodgy device (6)","output":"### Answer: GADGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: device\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dodgy) TAGGED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left embassy to organise rally (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSEMBLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: rally\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to organise) [ L(abbrev. for \"left\") + EMBASSY]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen gets tzar's collection of crystal (6)","output":"### Answer: QUARTZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: crystal\n QU(abbrev. for \"queen\") **plus**(gets) **anagram of**(\u2026's collection) TZAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enthralled by Joan of Arc, heroic warrior with a bow (6)","output":"### Answer: ARCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: warrior with a bow\n **Hidden in**(Enthralled by) \"Joan of Arc, heroic\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flavour her wine topped with fruit (9)","output":"### Answer: TANGERINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n TANG(a strong flavour) + \"her wine\" **minus the respective 1st letters**(topped)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play what you will when Christmas ends (7,5)","output":"### Answer: TWELFTH NIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the night of the last day of Christmas festivities.\nAnswer: \u2026, alternatively called \"What You Will\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daisy's neat study (5)","output":"### Answer: OXEYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Daisy\n OX(neat;a bovine animal) + EYE(to sudy;to look at closely and intently)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frighteningly good? (8)","output":"### Answer: TERRIFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frighteningly,good\n Double defn: 1st: Causing terror."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motivate English singer to perform Glyndebourne's finale (8)","output":"### Answer: ENERGISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Motivate\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 to perform) SINGER + **the last letter of**(\u2026's finale) \"Glyndebourne\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writers' souvenirs from Trevi perhaps? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: FOUNTAIN PENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writers\n Cryptic defn: Reference to pens;items a tourist might buy as souvenirs, from, say, the Trevi Fountain in Rome, an example;perhaps of a tourist attraction.**\nFrom the elegant past:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About to relax by heater in a state of peace (9)","output":"### Answer: CEASEFIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a state of peace\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about, used with dates or certain periods in time) + EASE(to relax) **plus**(by) FIRE(a source of heater)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glowering hood comes in to inform (8)","output":"### Answer: SCOWLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glowering\n COWL(a large loose hood, especially one that is part of a monk's habit) **contained in**(comes in) SING(to squeal;to act as an informer to the police). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doomed to be sick, overweight and even dead (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ILL-FATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doomed\n ILL(to be sick) + FAT(overweight) **plus**(and) **the 2nd and 4th letters of**(even) \"dead\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confuse male rabbit shortly returning for youngster \u2026 (3,3)","output":"### Answer: FOX CUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: youngster\n FOX(to confuse;to baffle) + **reversal of**(\u2026 returning, in a down clue) [ \"buck\"(a male rabbit) **minus its last letter**(shortly) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: in haste, leave it out a bit of salad (6)","output":"### Answer: CELERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of salad\n \"celerity\"(haste;speed) **minus**(leave \u2026 out) \"it\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weird losing way in mountains (5)","output":"### Answer: RANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mountains\n \"strange\"(weird) **minus**(losing) \"st\"(abbrev. for \"street\";a way)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hide waste around Yorkshire river (7)","output":"### Answer: DOESKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hide\n [DO IN](slang for \"to murder\", as is \"to waste\") **containing**(around) ESK(river in North Yorkshire)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spring collection firmly established (4-3)","output":"### Answer: WELL-SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: firmly established\n WELL(spring, as verb or noun) + SET(a collection of related items)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crossing river, elk is grouchy (6)","output":"### Answer: MOROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: grouchy\n MOOSE(elk;large deer inhabiting northern N. America and Eurasia) **containing**(Crossing \u2026, \u2026) R(abbrev. for \"river\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exhausted by current Tory tactic to stay in government? (4,2)","output":"### Answer: USED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exhausted\n [USE D.U.P.](what you might call the Tory party's method of forming the current minority government via the Agreement with the Democratic Unionist Party which secures the latter's confidence-and-supply support in Parliament)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neutral colour reflected in perfectly ergonomic surroundings (4)","output":"### Answer: GREY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neutral colour\n **Reversal of**(reflected) **and hidden in**(in \u2026 surroundings) \"perfectly ergonomic\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aiming quietly to come in before mother retires furious (7,3)","output":"### Answer: HOPPING MAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: furious\n HOPING(aiming for;aspiring to) **containing**(\u2026 to come in) P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical instruction to play quietly) **placed before**(before) **reversal of**(\u2026 retires) DAM(mother;female parent of an animal, especially a domestic mammal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the long run, we'll get sick (6)","output":"### Answer: UNWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sick\n **Hidden in**(In the long \u2026 \u2013 with only 2 words, it's perhaps not that long) \"run, we'll\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uneven slope did damage (8)","output":"### Answer: LOPSIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uneven\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 damage) SLOPE DID."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check Ford's initial corrosion speed (9)","output":"### Answer: FRUSTRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's initial) \"Ford\" + RUST(corrosion) + RATE(the speed at which something moves or happens)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King is, with son, a soft touch (4)","output":"### Answer: KISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a soft touch\n K(abbrev. for \"king\", in chess notation) + **plus**(with) S(abbrev. for \"son\").\nDefn: In billiards or snooker, a light touch of one ball against another in passing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picked up sound from pack of animals (4)","output":"### Answer: HERD \n ### Explanation: Definition: pack of animals\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 sound) \"heard\"(picked up sounds and speech)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call about online charge is worth it (9)","output":"### Answer: REWARDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: is worth it\n RING(to call on the phone) **containing**(about) [ E-(prefix denoting a thing that is available online on the Internet) + WARD(a charge;a person, usually a minor, put under the charge of someone else) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long to keep Christ, but not church, unsullied (8)","output":"### Answer: PRISTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unsullied\n PINE(to long for;to yearn for) **containing**(to keep) \"Christ\" **minus**(but not) \"ch\"(abbrev. for \"church\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mean to follow partner who's absent-minded (6)","output":"### Answer: SCATTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: absent-minded\n CATTY(mean;spiteful) **placed after**(to follow) S(abbrev. for \"south\", who with \"north\" makes up one of the two partnerships in a bridge game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Against fellow's independent study on church faith (10)","output":"### Answer: CONFIDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: faith\n CON(against, as in \"the pros and cons of \u2026\") + F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") + I(abbrev. for \"independent\", as with, say, a political candidate independent of any political party) + DEN(a study;a quiet room for relaxation and privacy) + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).**\nDefn:  \u2026, as in \"I have no faith in the ruling party\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A little open area in front of grate (4)","output":"### Answer: AJAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: A little open\n A(abbrev. for \"area\") **placed before**(in front of) JAR(to grate;to have an unpleasant or disturbing effect, as do certain sounds on the ear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Locum's about to take wrong file (6)","output":"### Answer: RELIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Locum\n RE(with reference to;about) **plus**(to take) **anagram of**(wrong) FILE.\nDefn: One who stands in for;relieves someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two chaps, back to back, in the doghouse! (6)","output":"### Answer: KENNEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: doghouse\n KEN(first of two chaps) **plus**(back to) **reversal of**(back) LEN(second of two chaps)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor to spoil liner's first outing (7)","output":"### Answer: MARINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sailor\n MAR(to spoil;to damage) + \"liner\" **minus its 1st letter**(\u2026's first outing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slip her my poem (5)","output":"### Answer: RHYME \n ### Explanation: Definition: poem\n **Anagram of**(Slip) HER MY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Academic is starting summer with short vacation in Capri, maybe (7)","output":"### Answer: SCHOLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Academic\n **The 1st letter of**(starting) \"summer\" **plus**(with) [ \"hols\"(short for holidays;vacation) **minus its last letter**(short \u2026) **contained in**(in) CAR(an example of which;maybe, is the Ford Capri) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pinches small naps about midday (6)","output":"### Answer: SKIMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pinches\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + KIPS(slang for naps;sleeps) **containing**(about) M(abbrev. for the Latin \"meridies\";midday, as in a.m.\/p.m., ante meridiem\/post meridiem, or, before\/after noon).\nDefn: Allow oneself or someone else a meagre amount, as in \"to pinch on food\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plough in back meadow's left out for August (9)","output":"### Answer: DIGNIFIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: August\n DIG(to plough;break up or turn over earth in a field) + **reversal of**(\u2026 back) IN + \"field\"(a meadow) **minus**(\u2026 out) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: People who pretend to be influential? (7)","output":"### Answer: PLAYERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: People who pretend,to be influential\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 to be characters on stage or screen; and 2nd: People who are influential, or cause things to happen in a particular field of activity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accidentally leak article on runners? (5,3,5)","output":"### Answer: SPILL THE BEANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accidentally leak\n SPILL(leak liquid from out of a container) + THE(article in grammar) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) BEANS(I presume \"runners\" is a reference to runner beans).\n\"leak\" is doing double duty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accent's on ample detailed testing (9)","output":"### Answer: STRESSFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: testing\n STRESS(accent;emphasis placed on a syllable or word in speech) **placed above**(\u2026's on, in a down clue) \"full\"(ample;broad, as in \"\u2026 had full hips\") **minus its last letter**(detailed;removed the tail). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In time, revolutionary supporter finds safe haven (7)","output":"### Answer: HARBOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: safe haven\n HOUR(a period of time) **containing**(In \u2026, \u2026) **reversal of**(revolutionary, in a down clue) BRA(supporter for the feminine breast or chest)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Down under, tree cultivation's simple (7)","output":"### Answer: AUSTERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: simple\n AUS(abbrev. for \"Australia\", nicknamed \"down under\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 cultivation) TREE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rising number having great time in a sport (7)","output":"### Answer: NETBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sport\n **Reversal of**(Rising, in a down clue) TEN(a number between 9 and 11) **plus**(having) BALL(a great time;a tremendously enjoyable time, as in \"he was having a ball at college\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lied recklessly about direct debit swindle (6)","output":"### Answer: DIDDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: swindle\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 recklessly) LIED **containing**(about) DD(abbrev. for \"direct debit\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close to losing way once more (5)","output":"### Answer: AGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: once more\n \"against\"(close to, in fact touching on) **minus**(losing) \"st\"(abbrev. for \"street\";a way;a thoroughfare)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Succeed in taking one's leave (8)","output":"### Answer: FAREWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: taking one's leave\n [FARE WELL](perform well;succeed) .\nDefn: An expression used when leaving."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mount and start on a journey (3,3)","output":"### Answer: SET OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mount,start on a journey\n Double defn: 1st: \"To set off\" is to improve or intensify something's looks by providing a contrast, which might apply, say, to a gem when it is mounted in a frame or setting such as a ring. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wake up artist retired alongside the river (6)","output":"### Answer: AROUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wake up\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 retired) RA(post-nominal letters for a member of the Royal Academy of Arts;an artist) **plus**(alongside) OUSE(any one of the rivers in England with the same name). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Robed and venerable monk shuffled the deck (8)","output":"### Answer: BEDECKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Robed\n BEDE(the Venerable aka Saint Bede, English monk) + **anagram of**(shuffled the) DECK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mid-off on field in repulsive jumper (4)","output":"### Answer: FLEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: repulsive jumper\n **The central letter of**(Mid-) \"off\" **plus**(on) LEA(a field;an area of grassy land). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A smart point of view in a tight corner (5,5)","output":"### Answer: ACUTE ANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tight corner\n A + CUTE(smart;shrewd) + ANGLE(a point of view when considering an event, situation, problem, etc.).\nDefn: \u2026 where the angle within is between 0 and 90\u00b0."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'd come upset about something commonplace (8)","output":"### Answer: MEDIOCRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: something commonplace\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset) I'D COME + RE(about;with reference to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shut up and write a letter (4)","output":"### Answer: PENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shut up\n PEN(to write) + T(the 20th letter in the English alphabet)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change the course of a revolution (4)","output":"### Answer: TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change the course,a revolution\n Double defn: 1st: To divert or deflect; and 2nd: A rotation about a point or axis."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's instrumental in having wine around (8)","output":"### Answer: CLARINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's instrumental\n IN **contained in** (having \u2026 around) CLARET(a red wine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They're responsible for the kids, but not without a nanny (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BILLY GOATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're responsible for the kids, but not without a nanny\n Cryptic defn: Refering to families of goats, \"billy\" for the male parent, \"nanny\" for the female parent and \"kid\" for the offspring."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Takes things the wrong way? (4)","output":"### Answer: ROBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Takes things the wrong way\n Cryptic defn: \"wrong way\" being synonymous with \"criminally\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The author is not in (8)","output":"### Answer: FIELDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: The author,not in\n Double defn: 1st: Henry, English author; and 2nd: In cricket, descriptive of the team opposed to the one that is in;batting. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garden-flower periodical (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garden-flower,periodical\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 whose complete life cycle is within a single growing season; and 2nd: A book or magazine that is issued periodically, specifically once every year."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I admitted to lethargy, travelling a long way (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LIGHT YEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a long way\n I **contained in**(admitted to) **anagram of**(\u2026, travelling) LETHARGY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relative, one in Berlin, recalled Modern Times (5)","output":"### Answer: NIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relative\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, recalled) EIN(\"one\" in German, as spoken in Berlin) + CE(abbrev. for the Common or Current Era, a substitute for the AD \u2013 anno Domini \u2013 notation of the specific number of years since the traditional birthdate of Jesus Christ. Thus 2017 CE is equivalent to AD 2017. What's in a name?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boring job enlisting a large group of American singers (7)","output":"### Answer: CHORALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: American singers\n CHORE(a boring and tedious job;task) **containing**(enlisting) [ A + L(abbrev. for \"large\") ].\nDefn: An Americanism for a choir or chorus. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Running test in dock (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ON TRIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in dock\n ON(running, as with a machine) + TRIAL(a test;an ordeal).\nDefn: \u2026, in a court of law. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At first, solver always beat Mephisto (5)","output":"### Answer: SATAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mephisto\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(At first) \"solver always\" + TAN(to beat;to spank someone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head doctor immerses wound on time (9)","output":"### Answer: MESMERIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Head doctor\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wound) IMMERSES **plus**(on) T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: A practitioner of Mesmerism, after F.A. Mesmer, who theorised that there was an invisible natural force that could be used to heal by inducing a hypnotic stupor on the patient, hence a \"head doctor\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mac UNIX emoticon represented sentence by church (15)","output":"### Answer: EXCOMMUNICATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: sentence by church\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 represented) MAC UNIX EMOTICON.\nDefn: \u2026, as a censure imposed on the offending member."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Floodlights not working? Ground vessel on delta (5-4)","output":"### Answer: PITCH-DARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Floodlights not working\n PITCH(the ground on which a sporting game is played) + [ ARK(a vessel, famously built by the Biblical Noah) **placed after**(on) D(letter represented by \"delta\" in the phonetic alphabet).\nDefn: If the floodlights, say, at a sports ground or stadium aren't working, then it would presumably be extremely or totally dark."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm packed in socialist dogma (5)","output":"### Answer: CREDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: dogma\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial firm) **containing**(packed in) RED(descriptive of one having socialist ideals)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dress in store showing smears (7)","output":"### Answer: MALIGNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: smears\n ALIGN(to dress;to arrange in straight lines, like a parade of soldiers) **contained in**(in) M(&)S(abbrev. for \"Marks and Spencer\", a chain of department stores).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Toxic liquid's been sprayed over school (7)","output":"### Answer: BENZENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Toxic liquid\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sprayed) BEEN **containing**(over) ZEN(a school;a doctrinal division of Chinese Buddhism)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Promised choice of two or three headings (5)","output":"### Answer: SWORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Promised\n [SW(abbrev. for \"south-west\") OR N(abbrev. for \"north\")](choice of two headings;compass directions); or\n[ S(abbrev. for \"south\"), W(abbrev. for \"west\") OR N(abbrev. for \"north\")](choice of three headings). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glower, then log in with difficulty (4,5)","output":"### Answer: NEON LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glower\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 with difficulty) THEN LOG IN.\nDefn: Glow-er, something that glows."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boycott's humble character is a family disgrace (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK SHEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a family disgrace\n BLACK(to boycott;to refuse to have dealings with the person or business that is blacked, as a way of taking industrial action)'S + HEEP(Uriah, character in Charles Dickens', humble, but insincerely so)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incas got liquidated, questioning their gods? (8)","output":"### Answer: AGNOSTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: questioning their gods\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 liquidated) INCAS GOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind, good person drops wrench (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind,wrench\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\", a good person) + RAIN(drops of water).\nDouble defn: 1st: A particular breed, stock, or variety of an animal or plant; and 2nd: To pull something forcibly. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old boundary miles before lake in Lyme Regis (4)","output":"### Answer: MERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old boundary,lake\n Double wordplay: 1st: M(abbrev. for \"miles\") + ERE(poetically, before timewise;prior); and 2nd: **Hidden in**(in) \"Lyme Regis\".\nDouble defn. too.\nTwo complete clues in one! "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Handle badger crossing moist ground (10)","output":"### Answer: BROOMSTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handle\n BROCK(a badger) **containing**(crossing) **anagram of**(\u2026 ground) MOIST.\nDefn: \u2026 of, well, a broom."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Curse a nasty man stealing articles (8)","output":"### Answer: ANATHEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curse\n A + **anagram of**(nasty) MAN **containing**(stealing) [A and THE](two articles in grammar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unrestrained family bull almost blocks big road (6)","output":"### Answer: MEDICI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unrestrained family\n \"edict\"(an example of which is a bull, an official order from the Pope himself) **minus its last letter**(almost) **contained in**(blocks) MI(M1, the north-south expressway;big road in England, with the Roman numeral substituted for \"1\").\nDefn: Powerful;unrestrained family in Italy until 1737."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call a Bront\u00eb sister, secretly (4)","output":"### Answer: BELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call,a Bront\u00eb sister, secretly\n Double defn: 1st: Informally, to call on the telephone; and 2nd: The surname of the pseudonyms used by each of the literary Bront\u00eb sisters, ie. someone who was secretly a Bront\u00eb sister."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Invitation to congress in Mantua puzzled writer (10)","output":"### Answer: MAUPASSANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\n PASS(an invitation to congress;to have sexual intercourse) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 puzzled) MANTUA.\nAnswer: Guy de, French writer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist's model keen on swimmer surfacing (10)","output":"### Answer: TINTORETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n T(the early model of car from the Ford Company) + INTO(keen on;very interested in) + **reversal of**(\u2026 surfacing, in a down clue) OTTER(an aquatic mammal and a good swimmer).\nDefn: \u2026, Italian from the Renaissance school."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lots trap a boar in wood (8)","output":"### Answer: MAHOGANY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood\n MANY(lots;plentiful) **containing**(trap) [A + HOG(a boar) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marine blocks small diver by Channel Islands, heading north (8)","output":"### Answer: ICEBERGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marine blocks\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, heading north, in a down clue) [ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + GREBE(a diving bird) **plus**(by) CI(abbrev. for the Channel Islands) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A couple of lines in drag essential in soap (6)","output":"### Answer: TALLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: essential in soap\n [ A + LL(a couple of abbrevs. for \"line\") ]**contained in**(in) TOW(to drag;to pull).\nAnswer: Fatty substance mainly from sheep and cattle used for making soap."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A hundred and fifty start to enjoy what's wicked (6)","output":"### Answer: CANDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what's wicked\n C(Roman numeral for \"hundred\") + AND + L(Roman numeral for \"fifty\") + **the 1st letter of**(start to) \"enjoy\".\nDefn: Wick-ed, having a wick."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State weight (4)","output":"### Answer: MASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: State,weight\n Double defn: 1st: Abbrev. for the US state of Massachusetts; and 2nd: What directly determines weight, but are not equivalents (as taught in physics 101)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smell fine reserve (4)","output":"### Answer: BOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: reserve\n BO(abbrev. for \"body odour\" produced by bacterial action on sweat) + OK(okay;all right;fine).\nDefn: \u2026 a dinner table, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trade TUC misrepresented \u2013 giving basis for emotional expression? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TEAR DUCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: basis for emotional expression\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 misrepresented) TRADE TUC.\nDefn: \u2026 of weeping."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unknown character in a run-down district gets place of refuge (6)","output":"### Answer: ASYLUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: place of refuge\n Y(character representing an unknown quantity, in maths and science) **contained in**(in) [ A + SLUM(a run-down district in town) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Join family in tram or ground covering yard (5,4)","output":"### Answer: MARRY INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Join family\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ground) IN TRAM OR **containing**(covering) Y(abbrev. for \"yard\", unit of length)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record middle of America free of cold (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\n \"center\"(middle;centre, as spelled by Americans) **minus**(free of) \"c\"(abbrev. for \"cold\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One half of TV duo uncovered, we're told, animal (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTBEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\n ANT(half of TV duo, Ant and Dec) + **homophone of**(\u2026, we're told) \"bare\"(naked;uncovered). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What could be inspired in prankish humorist Dom? (7)","output":"### Answer: JOLLITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: What could be inspired in prankish humorist Dom\n LIT(metaphorically ignited;kindled;inspired, say, a positive feeling like jollity, in someone) **contained in**(in) JOLY(Dom, or Dominic John Romulus Joly, English comedian and TV personality, noted for reality shows featuring pranks played on unsuspecting members of the public).\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Figures in a ring related to an area? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: DIALLING CODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Figures in a ring related to an area\n Cryptic defn: Figures in telephone numbers related to;specifying a certain area, eg. 65, the international dialling code for Singapore."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Affair bringing stories with it (12)","output":"### Answer: RELATIONSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Affair\n RELATIONS(stories;accounts of events) + HIP(with it;embracing the latest fashion).\nDefn: An emotional and sexual association between two people."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prominent feature about a container restricted for Italian tipple (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIANTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian tipple\n CHIN(a prominent feature on one's face) **containing**(about) A + \"tin\"(a container, usually of metal) **minus its last letter**(restricted).\nDefn: \u2026, specifically red wine from the Tuscany region. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Negative utterance varied amid hundred of wandering types (7)","output":"### Answer: NOMADIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: of wandering types \n NO(utterance of a negative response) + **anagram of**(varied) AMID + C(Roman numeral for 100;hundred). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Male in difficulty with a foreign dance (5)","output":"### Answer: RUMBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign dance \n M(abbrev. for \"male\") **contained in**(in) RUB(the central difficulty;snag in a situation) **plus**(with) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wealthy figure, artist, at home with Charles' mother \u2013 it entails minimal effort! (2-7)","output":"### Answer: NO-BRAINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: it entails minimal effort\n NOB(a figure;person of wealth, or high social standing even) + RA(post-nominal letters for a member of the Royal Academy of the Arts;an artist) + IN(at home) **plus**(with) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", Prince Charles' mother).\nDefn: \u2026, mental effort, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fake element in trainers at zoo (6)","output":"### Answer: ERSATZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fake\n **Hidden in**(element in) \"trainers at zoo\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lot trained after time with aid for drivers \u2013 like the AA? (8)","output":"### Answer: TEETOTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: like the AA\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026 trained) A LOT **placed after**(after) [T(abbrev. for \"time\") ] **placed after**(with) TEE(item used to support the ball off the ground, thus aiding the golfer when he\/she drives off the tee).\nDefn: Describing members of the AA, Alchohoics Anonymous, and not the Automobile Association in this instance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Test held up silent comedian and actor (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TOM HARDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: actor\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 held up, in a down clue) MOT(abbrev. for the Ministry of Transport test for most vehicles over 3 years old in the UK) + HARDY(Oliver, silent movie comedian, half of the Laurel and Hardy duo).\nAnswer: English actor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gentleman enthralled by top appointed authority in Indian city (8)","output":"### Answer: AMRITSAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian city\n MR.(form of address for a gentleman) **contained in**(enthralled by) AI(A1;top grade, with the Roman numeral for 1) + TSAR(a person appointed by a government to authorise and oversee policy in a specific area, as in \"a drug tsar\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irish writer, mostly respected senior figure penning end to novel (5)","output":"### Answer: DOYLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irish writer\n \"doyen\"(a respected senior figure in a particular field) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 mostly) **containing**(penning) **the last letter of**(end to) \"novel\".\nAnswer: Roddy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Right-wing fellow round movement infused with nationalist hostility (13)","output":"### Answer: CONFRONTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: hostility\n CON(short for \"Conservative\", politically right-wing) + F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") + ROTATION(a round;circular movement around an axis) **containing**(infused with) N(abbrev. for \"nationalist\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group neatly staged rock without label (6,3)","output":"### Answer: STEELY DAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rock) [ \"neatly staged\"] **minus**(without) \"tag\"(a label).\nAnswer: American jazz rock group."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bring up trouble about a broadcast medium in European country (6)","output":"### Answer: LATVIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: European country\n **Reversal of**(Bring up, in a down clue) AIL(to trouble;to afflict) **containing**(about) [A + TV(a broadcast medium) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sacrificial figure with extremists in territory taken in by BBC news presenter (6)","output":"### Answer: MARTYR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sacrificial figure\n **The 1st and last letters of**(extremists in) \"territory\" **contained in**(taken in by) MARR(Andrew, BBC news presenter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distasteful thing first person on Italian island raised (13)","output":"### Answer: OBJECTIONABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distasteful\n OBJECT(a material thing) + I(first person pronoun) + ON + **reversal of**(\u2026 raised) ELBA(island that's part of Tuscany, Italy). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take orders after extended rest and stay hidden ahead? (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: LIE IN WAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: stay hidden ahead\n WAIT(to take meal orders, as a waiter does) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) [LIE IN](an extended rest;lying in bed past the usual time of getting up and about)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: House in confines of wood trailed by division in crime narrative (8)","output":"### Answer: WHODUNIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: crime narrative\n HO(abbrev. for \"house\") **contained in**(in) **the 1st and last letters of**(confines of) \"wood\" **placed above**(trailed by, in a down clue) UNIT(a division of an organisation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ghostly sort of crate put in small place (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ghostly\n **Anagram of**(sort of) CRATE **contained in**(put in) [ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + PL(abbrev. for \"Place\", as in a street address) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A working party announced increase in growth (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCRUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: increase in growth\n A + **homophone of**(\u2026 announced) \"crew\"(a working party;a gang of workers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunk Greek character given first of strong soluble powder (6)","output":"### Answer: LITMUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: soluble powder\n LIT(slang for being drunk;intoxicated with liquor or narcotics) + MU(12th letter of the Greek alphabet) **plus**(given) **the 1st letter of**(first of) \"strong\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some antitheft fences signified (5)","output":"### Answer: MEANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: signified\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 fences) \"Some antitheft\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offer to tour elven ruins (9)","output":"### Answer: VOLUNTEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ruins) TOUR ELVEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Canoe might capsize here? (5)","output":"### Answer: OCEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 might capsize) CANOE.\nDefn: Where a canoe might very well capsize. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At twilight in EU, Norway thanks Finland's parliament (9)","output":"### Answer: EDUSKUNTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finland's parliament\n DUSK(at twilight) **contained in**(in) EU + N(International Vehicle Registration code for Norway) + TA(short for \"thanks\";thank you). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prepare bread (5)","output":"### Answer: READY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare,bread\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"to ready a ship for its maiden voyage\"; and 2nd: An informal term for ready cash;money, another informal term for the latter being \"bread\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When outside, they're never homeless (6)","output":"### Answer: SNAILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: When outside, they're never homeless\n Cryptic defn: Reference to those molluscs who, whether they're inside or outside, carry their homes with them."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flaming double gin mixed with vermouth (8)","output":"### Answer: IGNITING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flaming\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 mixed \u2026) [ twice(double) GIN **plus**(with) IT(Italian vermouth) ].\nYou could, if you wanted to, flame a gin and it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inner nature throughout Asian city (not just including capitals) (7)","output":"### Answer: INBEING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inner nature\n IN(throughout, as in \"Mandarin is spoken in Beijing\") + \"Beijing\"(Asian city, capital of China) **minus**(not) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 capitals) \"just including\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country against having it's (sic) name changed hasn't succeeded (7)","output":"### Answer: VIETNAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n V(abbrev. for \"versus\";competing against) **plus**(having) **anagram of**(\u2026 changed) \"its name\" **minus**(hasn't) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"succeeded\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's essential to follow clues by directions (8)","output":"### Answer: KEYSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's essential\n TO **placed after**(follow) KEYS(clues;things that helps to one to understand something, eg. the legend in a map) **plus**(by) N,E(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"east\";directions).\nOne might argue it should be \"follows\" in this instance, but that would make the surface ungrammatical.\nIt didn't help that \"key\" also means \"essential\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unwilling to serve out after ace (6)","output":"### Answer: AVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unwilling\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) SERVE **placed after**(after) A(abbrev. for \"ace\", in card games, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ghost upset king \u2013 I'm so sorry! (5)","output":"### Answer: SPOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ghost\n **Reversal of**(upset) [ K(abbrev. for \"king\") + OOPS!(an exclamation to indicate that \"I'm so sorry \u2013 I made a booboo\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pit in Wales demolished completely (9)","output":"### Answer: WHOLESALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: completely\n HOLE(in the ground;a pit) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 demolished) WALES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short, strong cheese as starter (5)","output":"### Answer: BRIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short\n F(abbrev. for \"forte\", musical direction to play loudly;strongly) **placed after**(\u2026 as starter) BRIE(a soft cheese)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cluedo character goes topless endlessly, like Holly? (9)","output":"### Answer: EVERGREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Holly\n \"[Reverend Green]\"(character in the board game Cluedo) **minus its 1st letter**(goes topless) **minus**(\u2026-lessly) \"end\".\nDefn: \u2026, the tree or shrub."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bright? Try Latin study (6)","output":"### Answer: GOLDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bright\n GO(a try;an attempt) + L(abbrev. for \"Latin\") + DEN(a study;a room for privacy and peace)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheer as doctor in NHS impregnates girl (8)","output":"### Answer: SUNSHINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheer\n **Anagram of**(doctor) IN NHS **contained in**(impregnates) SUE(a girl's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beers to sell on board? (6)","output":"### Answer: STOUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beers\n TOUT(to sell;to hawk) **contained in**(on board \u2026) SS(abbrev. for \"steamship\", in a, well, steamship's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nuclear researchers keep time with artificial intelligence, for sure (7)","output":"### Answer: CERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sure\n CERN(abbrev. for Conseil Europ\u00e9en pour la Recherche Nucl\u00e9aire, or the European Organisation for Nuclear Research) **containing** (keep) [ T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(with) AI(abbrev. for \"artificial intelligence\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grasp back muscle during performance (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grasp\n **Reversal of**(back) PEC(short for the pectoral muscle) **contained in**(during) ACT(a performance, on stage, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps Eden Hazard's foot is within shot range (6)","output":"### Answer: GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps Eden\n **The last letter of**(\u2026's foot, in a down clue) \"Hazard\" **contained in**(within) **anagram of**(shot) RANGE.**\nAnd Eden Hazard is a footballer too.\nDefn: An example of which is;perhaps the biblical Eden."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opposed to local migrant integration (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opposed to\n **Hidden in**(local;native;inhabiting) \"migrant integration\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Travel north or south in Winnipeg to find hotel (3)","output":"### Answer: INN \n ### Explanation: Definition: hotel\n [**Reversal of and hidden in**]( Travel north \u2026 in, in a down clue) or **hidden in**(Travel \u2026 south in, in a down clue) \"Winnipeg\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For example, over 1,000 stone (3)","output":"### Answer: GEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: stone\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, over, in a down clue) EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example) + M(Roman numeral for 1,000)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Type of drink with cap removed (3)","output":"### Answer: ILK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type\n \"milk\"(a dairy drink) **minus its 1st letter**(with cap removed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Always chasing black horse (3)","output":"### Answer: BAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: horse\n AY(ever;always) **placed below**(chasing, in a down clue) B(abbrev. for \"black\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ohio doubly in the news at 12 (4)","output":"### Answer: NOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12\n Twice(\u2026 doubly) O(abbrev. for Ohio) **contained in**(in) N,N(2 x abbrev. for \"new\").\nDefn: \u2026 o'clock."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tears flow on getting flower as prize (8)","output":"### Answer: TREASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: prize\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 flow on) TEARS **plus**(getting) URE(English river;flow-er)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely blonde, what I have is a 1960s' hairstyle (7)","output":"### Answer: BEEHIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a 1960s' hairstyle\n **The 1st and last letters of**(Extremely) \"blonde\" + EH?(expression meaning \"What?\" or \"What did you say?\") + I'VE(contraction of \"I have\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European politician's anger with group of states \u2026 (6)","output":"### Answer: EMPIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: group of states\n E(abbrev. for \"European\") + MP(abbrev. for \"Member of Parliament\";a politician) **plus**(\u2026's;has) IRE(anger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: preferably in case one's heading for referendum (6)","output":"### Answer: SOONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: preferably\n SO(in case;if, as in \"so that happens, in that case you do this\") + ONE **plus**(\u2026's;has) **the 1st letter of**(heading for) \"referendum\".\nAnswer: As in \"I'd sooner die than do that!\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Temptation of a solution when 100 is divided by 2? (6)","output":"### Answer: ALLURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Temptation\n A + \"cure\"(a solution that relieves anything troublesome) **with** \"C\"(Roman numeral for 100) **replaced by** L,L(Roman numerals for, separately, two 50s, that which is obtained when 100 is divided by 2). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Metal, a thin piece with lithium twisted inside (6)","output":"### Answer: SILVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Metal\n \"sliver\"(a thin piece) **with** \"Li\"(chemical symbol for the element, lithium) **reversed**(twisted inside)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walks twice as fast with more room between the lines (6,7)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE SPACING \n ### Explanation: Definition: more room between the lines \n [DOUBLES PACING](doubles;increases to twice the rate of pacing;walking).\nDefn: \u2026 in a text passage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandoned area of expertise that's not conventional (4-5)","output":"### Answer: LEFT-FIELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's not conventional \n LEFT(abandoned) + FIELD(one's particular area;branch of expertise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dread finishing ultra marathon going less fast (5)","output":"### Answer: ANGST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dread \n **The last letters, respectively, of**(finishing) \"ultra marathon going less fast\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sentimental agent acquires old piano (5)","output":"### Answer: SOPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sentimental \n SPY(a secret agent) **containing**(acquires) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + P(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical direction) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duke is still a duke when gaining weight, initially (9)","output":"### Answer: ELLINGTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Duke \n Surname of the jazz bandleader and pianist nicknamed \"Duke\", which, **when** \"w\"(abbrev. for \"weight\") **is added in front**(gaining \u2026, initially) is still a duke, the Duke of Wellington of Waterloo fame. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bob, for example, gets write-down of loan (7)","output":"### Answer: HAIRCUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bob, for example,write-down of loan \n Double defn: 1st: An example of which is the bob; and 2nd: The financial term defined as the difference between a loan given and the value of the collateral pledged against it, ie. the write-down;decrease in value to determine the loan amount. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A very desirable feature for coastal digs (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SEA VIEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: A very desirable feature for coastal digs \n Cryptic defn: What one presumably wants from seaside accommodation;coastal digs, rather than facing the landward side. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pull country girl back for being a slowcoach (7)","output":"### Answer: LAGGARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a slowcoach\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) [ DRAG(to pull along) + GAL(slang for \"girl\" \u2013 I presume \"country\" refers to America, from where the slang seems to have originated \u2013 or does it refer to \"rural\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lassie follows sailor! (3,4)","output":"### Answer: DOG STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lassie\n DOGS(follows;tails) + TAR(a term for a sailor).\nCryptic defn: What one might call Lassie the collie, the star canine character in various books, films and TV series. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It may be held when something breaks suddenly (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FRONT PAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It may be held when something breaks suddenly\n Cryptic defn: In newspaper jargon, that which is held;delayed from being printed, in order for it to be revised to include something, specifically, news that has broken;suddenly became public. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Timid type can think about nothing (5)","output":"### Answer: MOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Timid type\n MUSE(to think;to reflect upon) **containing**(about) O(letter indicating 0;nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fake news planted by gruesome extremists in Belgian city (5)","output":"### Answer: LIEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belgian city\n LIE(fake news) **plus**(planted by) **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 extremists) \"gruesome\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Condemn writer who works for money (9)","output":"### Answer: PROSCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Condemn\n PRO(short for \"professional\";one who does something for money) + SCRIBE(a writer, historically, one who copies out documents)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Standard fare Mike gave to wanted criminal (4,3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: MEAT AND TWO VEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Standard fare\n M(letter represented by \"Mike\" in the phonetic alphabet) + **anagram of**(\u2026 criminal) GAVE TO WANTED.\nDefn: The basic traditional British meal of a portion of meat and two different types of vegetable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Litter produced in high season (9)","output":"### Answer: OFFSPRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Litter\n OFF(high;rotten) + SPRING(one of the four seasons in a year)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She removes bloodsuckers by putting polish on your head (5)","output":"### Answer: BUFFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: She removes bloodsuckers\n BUFF(to rub and polish) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 head) \"your\".\nDefn: The character in the TV series who slays;removes vampires;bloodsuckers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead, perhaps, in which you show your best (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lead, perhaps,in which you show your best\n Double defn: 1st: One of which;perhaps is lead; and 2nd: Reference to the phrase \"in one's element\", ie. in an environment that is naturally suited to or associated with one, and therefore in which one performs best."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eliminates waste by storing diamonds in stacks (7)","output":"### Answer: PIDDLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eliminates waste\n D,D(plural of abbrev. for \"diamond\", the suit in a deck of playing cards) **contained in**(storing \u2026 in) PILES(stacks of things).\nDefn: \u2026, that is, passes out liquid bodily waste."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Labour party linked up to work together (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CHAIN GANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labour party linked up to work together \n Cryptic defn: Reference to a group of convicts chained together, and doing forced hard labour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Battle force turns to north when it's dark (5)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dark \n \"fight\"(a battle) **with** \"f\"(symbol for \"force\" in physics) **replaced by**(turns to) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"north\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Optimistic view taken in the middle of drink (5,4,4)","output":"### Answer: GLASS HALF FULL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Optimistic view \n Cryptic defn: Metaphorically, the optimistic view of a situation, in contrast to the view that the \"glass is half empty\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eccentric inventor swore \"This is our last chance!\" (3,3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: ITS NOW OR NEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: This is our last chance!\n **Anagram of**(Eccentric) INVENTOR SWORE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They talk most when the static is sorted (9)","output":"### Answer: CHATTIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: They talk most\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is sorted) THE STATIC.\nDefn: \u2026 as in \"the chattiest occupied that corner of the room\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At home, constant strain sounds disturbing (9)","output":"### Answer: INTRUSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: disturbing\n IN(at home;not outside) + **homophone of**(\u2026 sounds) [ \"true\"(constant;loyal) + \"sieve\"(to strain through, well, a sieve) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boring rubbish showing no emotion (7)","output":"### Answer: DEADPAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing no emotion\n DEAD(boring;dull, as in \"this is a dead party!\") + PAN(to rubbish;to criticise severely)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Without moisture, river dropped and disappeared (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DIED OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: disappeared\n [\"dried out\"](without;containing no moisture) **minus**(\u2026 dropped) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"river\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: These body parts turn to fat (5)","output":"### Answer: OBESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fat\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 parts) **reversal of**(\u2026 turn) \"These body\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Butch eastern dictator takes in church (5)","output":"### Answer: MACHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Butch\n MAO(Chairman, former Chinese dictator) **containing**(takes in) CH(abbrev. for \"church\", the building)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Document about small rope (6)","output":"### Answer: RECORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Document\n RE(about;with reference to) + CORD(a small rope)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obama upset about Republican's second-lowest life form (6)","output":"### Answer: AMOEBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: lowest life form\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset) OBAMA **containing**(about) **the 2nd letter of**(\u2026's second) \"Republican\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dirty mark made by small dog with no tail (4)","output":"### Answer: SMUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dirty mark\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + \"mutt\"(a dog, especially a mongrel) **minus its last letter**(with no tail).\nDefn: \u2026 made by a flake of soot or other dirt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tantrum leading to troubled life on Dutch agricultural land (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PADDY FIELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: agricultural land\n PADDY(tantrum;a fit of temper) **plus**(leading to) **anagram of**(troubled) LIFE **plus**(on) D(abbrev. for \"Dutch\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clergyman burying Yorick's head in ravine (6)","output":"### Answer: CANYON \n ### Explanation: Definition: ravine\n CANON(a clergyman) **containing**(burying) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's head) \"Yorick\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pictures in one book of maps taken from periodicals (8)","output":"### Answer: IMAGINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pictures\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + \"A-Z\"(a book of maps;an atlas of street maps, the first of which to be published was for London) **deleted from**(taken from) \"magazines\"(periodicals).\nDefn: \u2026 in one's mind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant found by pacifists drinking beer at university city (9)","output":"### Answer: CALENDULA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant \n CND(abbrev. for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, a pacifist organisation opposing use of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons) **containing**(drinking) ALE(beer) **plus**(at) U(abbrev. for \"university\") + LA(abbrev. for the US city of Los Angeles)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dunce finally excluded from class project (4)","output":"### Answer: CAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: project \n  **The last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"Dunce\" **deleted from**(excluded from) \"caste\"(a class;a stratum in society).\nDefn: To throw, as in \"to project your voice\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eastern ruler's poem rejected (4)","output":"### Answer: EMIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eastern ruler\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) RIME(archaic spelling of \"rhyme\";a poem)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sloth featured in handout found in pub next to church (9)","output":"### Answer: INDOLENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sloth\n DOLE(a handout;a charitable gift of food, clothes, or money) **contained in**(found in) INN(a pub) **plus**(next to) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draughts in politician's house reported (8)","output":"### Answer: CHECKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draughts\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reported) \"Chequers\"(aka Chequers Court, the country house of the Prime Minister of the UK).\nDefn: The N. American name for draughts, the board game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Electronic voice in car? (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\n E-(prefix indicating a thing is electronic, as in an \"e-book\") + STATE(to voice;to declare).\nAnswer: \u2026 or estate car, one with a large carrying area behind the passenger seats."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posters about defining feature of lingerie (10)","output":"### Answer: SUSPENDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lingerie\n SENDERS(posters;people who send letters, etc. by post) **containing**(about) USP(acronym for \"Unique Selling Proposition or Point\", the benefit which is a feature of a company, service, product or brand that differentiates;defines it compared to others.\nDefn: \u2026, in the sense of female underwear rather than sexy nightwear.\nAnswer: Belts used to hold up;suspend stockings, preventing them from slipping. As such, their usage now, besides being functional and fashionable, includes an erotic element. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money in fiction books (6)","output":"### Answer: TALENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Money\n TALE(fiction;a made-up story) + NT(abbrev. for \"New Testament\", the collection of books in the Bible).\nDefn: Unit of currency once used by the ancient Greeks and Romans."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learn to service empty vehicle (6)","output":"### Answer: HEARSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicle\n HEAR(to learn by word of mouth) **plus**(to) \"service\" **minus its inner letters**(empty)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dance half of dance with pudding (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RUM BABA \n ### Explanation: Definition: pudding\n RUMBA(a dance originally from Cuba) + **the 1st two letters of**(half of) \"ball\"(a dance;a social function involving dancing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rusty tack destabilised ship (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CUTTY SARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: ship\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 destabilised) RUSTY TACK.\nDefn: One of the last British tea clippers, fast sailing boats."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: During bumpy ride, swan came to maturity (7)","output":"### Answer: RIPENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: came to maturity\n **Anagram of**(bumpy) RIDE **containing**(During \u2026) PEN(a female swan)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cry for help in publicity about end of democracy welcomed by PM (6)","output":"### Answer: MAYDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cry for help\n [ **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) AD(short for \"advertisement\";publicity) + **the last letter of**(end of) \"democracy\" ] **placed below**(welcomed by, in a down clue) MAY(Theresa, current Prime Minister of the UK)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get rid of cream containing minute angelica root (9)","output":"### Answer: ELIMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get rid of\n ELITE(the cream;the best) **containing**(containing) [ MIN(abbrev. for \"minute\", the time period + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 root) \"angelica\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frail men talking about complaint (7)","output":"### Answer: AILMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 about) \"Frail men talking\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Painter with strange new desire to protect 22 (5,8)","output":"### Answer: EDWIN LANDSEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Painter\n **Anagram of**(strange) NEW DESIRE **containing**(to protect) LAND(a form of property;estate, answer to 22 across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spoil cape maybe belonging to a bishop (9)","output":"### Answer: EPISCOPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: belonging to a bishop\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 maybe) SPOIL CAPE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drain top of ulcer in Texas hospital complex (7)","output":"### Answer: EXHAUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drain\n **The 1st letter of**(top of, in a down clue) \"ulcer\" **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 complex) [TEXAS + H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supervise part of match on court (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supervise\n OVER(part of a cricket match, 6 consecutive valid ball deliveries, for those not familiar with it) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) SEE(to court;to date, with honourable intentions, presumably)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Company linked to closure of Stormont upset Ireland's charmed circle (7)","output":"### Answer: COTERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: charmed circle\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial concern) **plus**(linked to) **the last letter of**(closure of) \"Stormont\" + **reversal of**(upset, in a down clue) EIRE(the Irish name for Ireland).\nDefn: \u2026 or a privileged and exclusive group of people."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pressure on singers to hold new nationalist flag (6)","output":"### Answer: PENNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: flag\n P(abbrev. for \"pressure\" in physics) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) [ ENO(abbrev. for the English National Opera, company of singers) **containing**(to hold) N(abbrev. for \"new\") ] + N(abbrev. for \"nationalist\").\nDefn: \u2026 in a tapered, triangular or swallow-tailed shape."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turned up remains containing a shocking weapon (5)","output":"### Answer: TASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: shocking weapon\n **Reversal of**(Turned up, in a down clue) [ REST(that which remains) **containing**(containing) A ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Each one discarded went off (8)","output":"### Answer: PERISHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: went off\n PER(each, as in \"a dollar per try\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + SHED(discarded).\nDefn: Rotted or decayed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool head? One may be in the soup (6)","output":"### Answer: NOODLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fool,head,One may be in the soup\n Triple defn: 1st: A silly or foolish person; and 2nd: \u2026 of a person. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emma's young fellow's hot \u2026 mainly after exercise! (4,8)","output":"### Answer: LADY HAMILTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emma\n LAD(a young fellow) + **anagram of**(\u2026 after exercise) HOT \u2026 MAINLY.\nDefn: \u2026, mistress of Lord Nelson."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sour response from women haters \u2013 \"Lena's unbalanced\" (3,7,1,5)","output":"### Answer: THE ANSWER\u2019S A LEMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sour response\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unbalanced) WOMEN HATERS \u2013 \"LENA'S.\nDefn: A response to a question that is regarded as unreasonable or ridiculous; a sarcastic and acidic response. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut singers from ensemble \u2013 allocation not working (8)","output":"### Answer: CASTRATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut singers\n CAST(an ensemble;a group of musicians, actors or dancers performing together) + \"ration\"(allocation of a limited amount of stuff) **minus**(not) \"on\"(working, as with an electrical appliance).\nDefn: Guess what has been cut from these male adult singers for them to retain their soprano or alto voices?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoying person is lacking subtlety (6)","output":"### Answer: NUANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: subtlety\n \"nuisance\"(an annoying person) **minus**(\u2026 lacking) \"is\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Savings scheme \u2013 one that's good making profit, reportedly (6)","output":"### Answer: ISAIAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: profit, reportedly\n ISA(abbrev. for \"Individual Savings Account\", a class of savings plans available to UK residents) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + AH!(\"that's good!\";an expression of pleasure).\nDefn: A prophet, **a homophone of**(\u2026, reportedly) \"profit\" \u2013 one in the Bible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bum, of course, wobbling \u2013 no good interfering (8)","output":"### Answer: SCROUNGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bum\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, wobbling) COURSE **containing**(\u2026 interfering) NG(abbrev. for \"no good\").\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grown-up girl's crime (6)","output":"### Answer: BIGAMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: crime\n BIG(grown-up) + AMY(a girl's name).\nDepending on your point of view, why anyone would marry one person is a mystery, and why anyone would marry two is a bigger mystery. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bespoke leotard? I am surprised (6-4)","output":"### Answer: TAILOR-MADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bespoke\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 surprised) LEOTARD? I AM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: America's the greatest country! (4)","output":"### Answer: MALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n M.(for Muhammad)ALI(American boxer who proclaimed that he was the greatest)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ducks in river, mostly dry (6)","output":"### Answer: DEARIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ducks\n DEE(the river flowing through Wales and England) **containing**(\u2026 , \u2026) \"arid\"(dry;waterless) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 dry).\nDefn. and Answer: Affectionate forms of addressing someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Encouragement for revolting programme fronted by skinhead (8)","output":"### Answer: SEDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Encouragement for revolting\n EDITION(a version of anything that is presented, such as a programme on radio or television, the evening edition of the news, say) **placed after**(fronted by) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026head) \"skin\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Occurred to little shop girl a month back (8)","output":"### Answer: BEFALLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Occurred to \n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) [ NELL(Trent, a young girl who is the main character in Dickens's novel The Old Curiosity Shop) + A + FEB(short for the month of February) ].\nDefn: Had happened to someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop it!\" Youngsters do show shame (4)","output":"### Answer: PITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: shame \n **Hidden in**(\u2026 do show) \"Stop it!\" Youngsters\".\nDefn: A cause for regret or disappointment, as in \"it's a shame that he didn't succeed\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Basic accommodation in Black Country (6)","output":"### Answer: BHUTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country \n HUT(a small house or shelter;basic accommodation) **contained in**(in) BAN(to black;to boycott)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son isn't a planned outcome of their actions (8)","output":"### Answer: ONANISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Son isn't a planned outcome of their actions \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 planned) SON ISN'T A.\nDefn: Those who practise coitus interruptus, as a means of birth control, or masturbation or as Woody Allen puts it, \"sex with someone you love\". Either way the planned outcome is not a son (or even daughter).\nA WIWD(wordplay intertwined with definition) clue. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Passing on hawk-like ring (10)","output":"### Answer: FORWARDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passing on \n [FOR WAR](the stance of hawks, metaphorically, those who advocate war in contrast to doves) + DING(to make a ringing sound, as with a bell)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left in charge, teenager's opening wine (6)","output":"### Answer: CLARET \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine \n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(in) CARE(the provision of protection, welfare, etc. for a person or thing, as in \"put in the charge of an older sibling\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's opening) \"teenager\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steep's a top actress (need to add an \"r\") (6)","output":"### Answer: DRENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steep\n DENCH(Judi, a top English actress) **containing**(need to add an) \"r\". And, and of course, Meryl Streep is a top American actress.\nDefn: To soak in water or other liquid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Karma \u2013 we twerk with old bird! (10)","output":"### Answer: MEADOWLARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n **Anagram of**(we twerk \u2026) [KARMA \u2013 WE **plus**(with) OLD]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Billed singers sign with John (8)","output":"### Answer: CANARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Billed singers\n ARIES(an astrological sign) **placed after**(with) CAN(slang, like John, for a toilet).\nDefn: \u2026, or beaked singing birds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nuts to break up over European Community (6)","output":"### Answer: PECANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nuts\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) SNAP(to break, as with brittle things) **containing**(over) EC(abbrev. for \"European Community\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught bird that's black and yellow (6)","output":"### Answer: CRAVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: yellow\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores) + RAVEN(a bird that's black in colour).\nDefn: \u2026 or cowardly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creates endless colour in plots (6)","output":"### Answer: BREEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creates\n \"red\"(a colour) **minus its last letter**(endless \u2026) **contained in**(in) BEDS(plots in the garden).\nDefn: \u2026, or produces something over a time period, as in \"familiarity breeds contempt\", or between the sexes, \"familiarity breeds, full stop\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dish out food to audience (4)","output":"### Answer: METE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dish out\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 to audience) \"meat\"(food type).\nDefn: \u2026, say, punishment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emigre after surgery gets note for course of treatment (7)","output":"### Answer: REGIMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: course of treatment\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after surgery) EMIGRE **plus**(gets) N(abbrev. for \"note\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excitement for a rocketeer \u2013 or annoyance for a hiker? (4-3)","output":"### Answer: LIFT-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excitement for a rocketeer\n [LIFT OFF](something that might annoy a hitch-hiker looking for a lift).\nAnswer: As in \"we have lift-off!\", something often said at Cape Canaveral."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gentleman given two directions for warning device (5)","output":"### Answer: SIREN \n ### Explanation: Definition: warning device\n SIR(a respectful from of address, used for a gentleman) + E,N(abbrev. for \"east\" and \"north\", two compass directions)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stir leading group on island beset by strong wind (9)","output":"### Answer: GALVANISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stir\n [ VAN(leading group;the foremost of a group of people, as in \"he was in the van of the socialist movement\") **plus**(on) IS(abbrev. for \"island\") ] **contained in**(beset by) GALE(a strong wind)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slashes and strikes head off (5)","output":"### Answer: HACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slashes \n \"whacks\"(resounding strikes;blows) **minus its 1st letter**(head off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dickens, perhaps, about first in reading material, primarily at this time of year (9)","output":"### Answer: CHRISTMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: this time of year \n CHAS(abbrev. for \"Charles\", an example of whom;perhaps is Dickens, the novelist) **containing**(about) [ IST(1st;first, with \"1\" substituted by its Roman numeral) **contained in**(in) **the 1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, primarily) \"reading material\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier's equipment, notice, put in funeral carriage (9)","output":"### Answer: BRIGADIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier\n [ RIG(equipment) + AD(short for \"advertisement\", a promotional notice) ] **contained in**(put in) BIER(a funeral carriage;a moveable frame on which a coffin or copse is carried to the grave)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Match about to be held in time (5)","output":"### Answer: AGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Match \n RE(about;with reference to) **contained in**(to be held in) AGE(a period of time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Risk overlooking Society's opinion (4)","output":"### Answer: TAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: opinion \n \"stake\"(to risk something of value in a gamble) **minus**(overlooking) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"Society\").\nAnswer: \u2026, as in \"what's your take on the latest news?\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approach to dieting fines when found playing with ladle (4-6)","output":"### Answer: SELF-DENIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approach to dieting\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 when found playing with \u2026) [FINES **plus**(with) LADLE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vampire going to part of roof, one escaping conflict (6)","output":"### Answer: BATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: conflict\n BAT(the small blood-sucking variety of which is the vampire) **plus**(going to) \"tile\"(a part of a roof) **minus**(\u2026 escaping) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classic hero, male, hurries to encircle lake (8)","output":"### Answer: HERACLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classic hero\n HE(pronoun for a male) + RACES(hurries) **containing**(to encircle) L(abbrev. for \"lake\").\nDefn: \u2026 in Greek mythology."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expressed rejection of award involving Member that's passed on (8)","output":"### Answer: EMBODIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expressed\n **Reversal of**(rejection of) OBE(abbrev. for the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, an honour awarded by the UK sovereign) **containing**(involving) M(abbrev. for \"Member\") **plus**(that's) DIED(passed on from this world).\nDefn: Expressed an idea, a quality or a feeling in a tangible or visible form. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show of warmth here, principally? (6)","output":"### Answer: HEARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show of warmth here\n HEART(warmth;compassion) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026, principally) \"here\".\nAnswer: \u2026, a symbol of the home, where one would find warmth.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stream spectacle incorporating new celebration of verse (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BURNS NIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: celebration of verse \n BURN(a small stream) + SIGHT(a spectacle;something spectacular to look at) **containing**(incorporating) N(abbrev. for \"new\").\nDefn: \u2026 by poet Robert Burns."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What one has in possession of sentence or sentience? (4)","output":"### Answer: LIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What one has in possession of sentence,sentience\n Double defn: 1st: Reference to a life sentence in prison; and 2nd: What one has if one has sentience;awareness.\nI thought the clue should have read \"\u2026 possession of sentience or sentence?\", as the first part of the clue applies more to \"sentience\" than \"sentence\", which can stand alone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boss consuming article, a fruit (5)","output":"### Answer: GUAVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit \n [ GUV(informal term for \"governor\", a work boss) **containing**(consuming) A(article in grammar) ] + A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Italian conductor to search in Italy (9)","output":"### Answer: TOSCANINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian conductor \n TO + SCAN(to search;to examine closely) + IN + I(abbrev. for Italy).\nAnswer: \u2026, Arturo."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More rational to keep cold reserve for white wines (9)","output":"### Answer: SANCERRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: white wines \n [ SANER(more rational) **containing**(to keep) C(abbrev. for \"cold\") ] + RES(abbrev. for \"reserve\").**\nAnswer: \u2026 from, what else, the Sancerre region of France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exiled European king's men coming back into US state (5)","output":"### Answer: CAROL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exiled European king\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 coming back) OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\", men in the military who aren't commissioned officers) **contained in**(into) CAL(abbrev. for the US state of California).\nAnswer: Carol II, king of Romania until his enforced abdication and exile."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Has curtailed ill-temper about bill relating to decent housing (9)","output":"### Answer: HABITABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: relating to decent housing\n \"Has\" **minus its last letter**(curtailed) + BILE(ill-temper;anger or irritability) **containing**(about) TAB(a bill;an account of money owed) "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sport strain in playing etc (7)","output":"### Answer: CRICKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sport\n RICK(to wrench;strain a limb, joint, the back, etc) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(playing) ETC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Henry, interrupting Samuel, is 23 (4)","output":"### Answer: SHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: 23\n H(symbol for the Henry, the unit of inductance in physics) **contained in**(interrupting) SAM(short for the name Samuel).\nDefn: The answer to 23 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'm engaged in game, dismissing a second ringing of bell? (6)","output":"### Answer: CHIMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: ringing of bell\n I'M **contained in**(engaged in) \"chess\"(board game) **minus**(dismissing a) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist having culture, missing note of esoteric activity (8)","output":"### Answer: RAREFIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: of esoteric activity\n RA(post-nominal letters for a Member of the Royal Academy of Arts, an artist) + \"refined\"(having culture;sophisticated) **minus**(missing) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"note\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: vandalised, dropping head in contrition? (10)","output":"### Answer: SHAMEFACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: dropping head in contrition\n SHAM(answer to 3 down) + \"defaced\"(vandalised) **minus its 1st letter**(dropping head).**\nAnother WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cunning I observed in French sick of war (7)","output":"### Answer: MARTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of war\n [ ART(cunning;that which is possessed by the artful;the wily) + I] **contained in**(observed in) MAL(\"sick\";depraved, in French)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Covering prediction of female behaviour? (5)","output":"### Answer: SHELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Covering\n SHE'LL(contraction of \"she will \u2026\", a prediction of what that female will do;behave)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colt left you once clutching ornate saddle for horse (10)","output":"### Answer: CLYDESDALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: horse\n C(abbrev. for \"colt\", in racecards in horseracing) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + YE(an archaic form of;once the plural pronoun \"you\") **containing**(clutching) **anagram of**(ornate) SADDLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bungler's scheme ill organised (9)","output":"### Answer: SCHLEMIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bungler\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 organised) SCHEME ILL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broker, one thinking to erase first bit of tension (8)","output":"### Answer: MEDIATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Broker\n \"meditator\"(one who is thinking) **minus**(to erase) **1st of**(first) **of the 2** \"t\"(bit of \"tension\")s.**\nDefn: One who brokers, or tries to borker, the resolution of a conflict."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something new at the pub \u2013 special offer? (7)","output":"### Answer: BARGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: special offer\n [BAR GAIN](something gained would be new, at a bar;pub)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European royal family to come down on one British monarch (7)","output":"### Answer: RAINIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: European royal family\n RAIN(to come down in large quantities) **placed above**(to come down on, in a down clue) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the current British monarch).**\nDefn: \u2026 in Monaco."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garrick initially puts on Ibsen play (6)","output":"### Answer: GHOSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ibsen play\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"Garrick\" + HOSTS(puts on;produces, organises, or presents an event, say, a talk show)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: John, perhaps, is 3 (5)","output":"### Answer: BOGUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 3\n [ BOG (in the) US ](the American slang for a toilet \u2013 a bog in English slang \u2013 is a \"john\").\nA bit of a stretch to get at the solution.\nDefn: Answer to 3 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vital clue involves powder (4)","output":"### Answer: TALC \n ### Explanation: Definition: powder\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 involves) \"Vital clue\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gaunt son in hospital, briefly very sick (5,2)","output":"### Answer: HENRY IV \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gaunt son\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sick) [IN + H(abbrev. for;briefly \"hospital\") + VERY]\nDefn: Son of John of Gaunt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time on leave endless misery, having bit one's other half? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: PART TWO \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's other half\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **placed after**(on) PART(to leave) + \"woe\" **minus its last letter**(endless \u2026).\nDefn: A partial explanation: The other half of the title of the Shakespearean play, Henry IV Part 2. I can't explain \"bit\", though."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supports breaks regularly offered by 10 (4)","output":"### Answer: BRAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supports\n **The 2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"breaks\" **placed after**(offered by) **the 1st letter of**(\"\u2026's head\", answer to 10 across) \"boar\".l\nDefn: Supporters of the female breasts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pub to which Spooner's working girl retired (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BOARS HEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pub\n Spoonerism of \"whore's bed\"(the place to which a working girl has retired;slept).\nDefn: Name of any number of pubs in London, most famously the supposed meeting place of Falstaff. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Page? He's in a group (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Page\n HE **contained in**(\u2026's in) SET(a group of related items)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A comic drinks one can in store (8)","output":"### Answer: AWAITING \n ### Explanation: Definition: in store\n A + WAG(a comic;one who makes jokes) **containing**(drinks) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") +TIN(a can) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ugly lump in conflict with model (4)","output":"### Answer: WART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ugly lump\n WAR(a conflict) **plus**(conflict) T(the model of car made by the Ford Company)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Witty remark, providing theme (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: theme\n MOT(short for \"bon mot\";a witty remark) + IF(providing;in case)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tooth fairy's first name, inscribed in silver (4)","output":"### Answer: FANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tooth\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"fairy\" + [ N(abbrev. for \"name\") **contained in**(inscribed in) AG(symbol for the chemical element, silverp]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Came across retired people causing trouble, coming to violent blows (8)","output":"### Answer: TEMPESTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: violent blows\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 retired) MET(came across) + PESTS(people causing trouble;nuisances)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spy eating a French sandwich (5)","output":"### Answer: BLUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spy\n UN(French for \"a\") **contained in**(eating \u2026) BLT(abbrev. for a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich).\nDefn: Anthony, one of the Cambridge Five, a group of spies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As a turn is played in Haydn and Schubert? (9)","output":"### Answer: AUSTRIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Haydn and Schubert\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 played) AS A TURN IS.\nDefn: \u2026's nationality."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Power bills for flats (4)","output":"### Answer: PADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: flats\n P(symbol for \"power\" in physics) + ADS(short for advertisements;bills as in \"post no bills\" seen on walls).\nDefn: Homes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: s not begun, surprisingly, with glass completely empty? (2,5)","output":"### Answer: AT WORST \n ### Explanation: Definition: with glass completely empty\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, surprisingly) \"part two's\"(answer to 8 across) **minus its 1st letter**(\u2026 not begun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen getting weak, beheaded at once (7)","output":"### Answer: QUICKLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: at once\n QU(abbrev. for \"Queen\") **plus**(getting) \"sickly\"(weak) **minus its 1st letter**(beheaded)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evil originally seen in Jack the Ripper's work? (4)","output":"### Answer: TEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ripper's work\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026 originally) \"Evil\" **contained in**(seen in) TAR(like Jack, a term for a sailor).\nDefn: A ripper's work;result of an action would be a rip;tear. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: View of the 18 protagonist getting caught, not run out (8)","output":"### Answer: PROSPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: View\n \"Prospero\"(the protagonist of Shakespeare's play, The Tempest;most of the answer to 18 across) **plus**(getting) CT(abbrev. for \"caught\") **minus**(not) \"ro\"(abbrev. for \"run out\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool commonly eats guts of fat bird as delicacy (6)","output":"### Answer: TITBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: delicacy\n TIT(slang for;commonly, a fool) **containing**(eats) **the central 3 letters of**(guts of) \"fat bird\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flower seller's first flower show in Covent Garden? (8)","output":"### Answer: FALSTAFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: show in Covent Garden\n FAL(the Cornish river;flow-er) + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"seller's\" + TAFF(the Welsh river;flow-er).\nDefn: An opera, possibly performed in the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In drunken state outside 10, with glass full to the brim? (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT BEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: with glass full to the brim\n **Anagram of**(drunken) STATE **containing**(outside) **the 1st letter of**(\"\u2026's head\";answer to 10 across) \"boar\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acting on day lost for words (4)","output":"### Answer: AWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: lost for words\n A(abbrev. for \"acting\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) WED(abbrev. for \"Wednesday\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film horrible short adult that's incontinent (9)","output":"### Answer: ANASTASIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n \"nasty\"(horrible) **minus its last letter**(short) + A(abbrev. for \"adult\") **contained in**(in-) ASIA(-continent)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gin topless dancer's drunk without coke (5)","output":"### Answer: SNARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gin\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's drunk) \"dancer\" **minus its 1st letter**(topless \u2026) **minus**(without) \"c\"(abbrev. for \"coke\";cocaine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small number in 10 upset group of players (5)","output":"### Answer: NONET \n ### Explanation: Definition: group of players\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset) [NO(a.;small number) **contained in**(in) TEN(10) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bit on the side? Lock phone card up first (8)","output":"### Answer: MISTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bit on the side\n TRESS(a long lock of hair) **placed below**(\u2026 first, in a down clue) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) SIM(abbrev. for \"subscriber identification module\", the card in your mobile phone). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guardian secretary in KFC ordered two items less than perfect order, stomach-wise? (4-4)","output":"### Answer: FOUR-PACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: two items less than perfect order, stomach-wise\n OUR(self-referential possessive pronoun for the Guardian newspaper)+ PA(abbrev. for \"personal assistant\";a secretary) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 ordered) KFC.\nDefn: \"Six-pack\", set of a man's well-shaped;perfect abdominal;stomach muscles less two items gives a four-pack."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rod, after a great deal to drink, falls over (6)","output":"### Answer: PISTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rod\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, falls over, in a down clue) [LOT(a great deal;plenty) **plus**(to) SIP(to drink in small mouthfuls).\nAnswer: \u2026, whose slang word is \"rod\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quarrel where vehicle gets rammed? (4-2)","output":"### Answer: BUST-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quarrel\n BUS(a large motor vehicle) **plus**(gets \u2026-ed, as in \"charged\"=gets a charge) + TUP(a ram). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book of plays (4)","output":"### Answer: ACTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book,plays\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 of the Bible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Toy Manx sheep? (4)","output":"### Answer: DOLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Toy\n \"Dolly\"(the sheep who was the first cloned mammal) **minus its last letter**(Manx, as with tailless Manx cats)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Section of church left out by accident (6)","output":"### Answer: CHANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: accident\n \"chancel\"(section of a church reserved for the clergy and choir) **minus**(\u2026 out) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Siphon off from tin detective held (6)","output":"### Answer: DECANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Siphon off\n CAN(a tin;a container made of metal) **contained in**(\u2026 held) DET(abbrev. for \"detective\", in US parlance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trained rather scary kid to become a drummer (7,7)","output":"### Answer: RICHARD STARKEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: drummer\n **Anagram of**(Trained) RATHER SCARY KID.\nAnswer: \u2026, alias Ringo Starr, drummer in The Beatles, cf. 9 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fabulous group caught some insects (7)","output":"### Answer: BEETLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: some insects\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 caught) \"Beatles\"(rock band from Liverpool, cf. 10 down, nicknamed the Fab Four).\nThe clue could be read vice versa. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Issue of BSE hampered defensibility of dodgy liaison (10)","output":"### Answer: INFIDELITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: dodgy liaison\n \"BSE\" **deleted from**(Issue of \u2026) **anagram of**(hampered) \"defensibility\".\nI considered whether \"dodgy\" could be the anagram indicator, but the \"of\" before it rules that out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Its egg is supposed to sustain you for a very long time (4)","output":"### Answer: NEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Its egg\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a \"nest egg\", money saved to sustain you for the future, most commonly for the time post retirement. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grant for Bill to attend American university (5)","output":"### Answer: ADMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grant\n AD(abbrev. for \"advertisement\";a bill;a promotional poster) **plus**(to attend) MIT(abbrev. for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sis neglected to re-emphasise arrangement of a transient nature (8)","output":"### Answer: EPHEMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: of a transient nature\n \"sis\" **deleted from**(neglected to) **anagram of**(\u2026 arrangement) \"re-emphasise\".\nDefn: It leads to an adjective, unless one considers that \"things\" is implicitly in front, to make it a noun, as the answer is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave out label initially as an act of snobbery (4-4)","output":"### Answer: NAME-DROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: an act of snobbery\n DROP(leave out;exclude) **placed after**(\u2026 initially) NAME(a label;a tag)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of a stair is erect (5)","output":"### Answer: RISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of a stair\n **Hidden in**(Part of) \"a stair is erect \". A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lame pheasant, perhaps (4)","output":"### Answer: GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lame,pheasant, perhaps\n Double defn: 1st: Describing a leg that's permanently injured; and 2nd: Mammals or birds that are hunted for sport or food, of which the pheasant is an example;perhaps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roman agent favouring museum chief (10)","output":"### Answer: PROCURATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman agent\n PRO(favouring;antonym of \"con\") + CURATOR(person in charge;chief of a museum)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marine fixed canoe with integrated circuit (7)","output":"### Answer: OCEANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marine\n **Anagram of**(fixed) CANOE **plus**(with) IC(abbrev. for \"integrated circuit\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Malaysian capital in boisterous cheer for jeer-maker (7)","output":"### Answer: HECKLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: jeer-maker\n KL(a \"Kuala Lumpur\", capital city of Malaysia) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(boisterous) CHEER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Respect judge (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTEEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Respect,judge\n Double defn: 2nd: To consider as, as in \"I esteem it worthless\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look separately around New Zealand and Malta for organic catalyst (6)","output":"### Answer: ENZYME \n ### Explanation: Definition: organic catalyst\n EYE(to look;to observe) **containing**(around) **separately** NZ(international code for New Zealand) and M(International Vehicle Registration code for Malta)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Murderer receiving retribution, principally a heap of stones (5)","output":"### Answer: CAIRN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a heap of stones\n CAIN(murderer of his brother Abel in the Bible) **containing**(receiving) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026, principally) \"retribution\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disbelief that two articles are supported by one manuscript that happened to turn up (7)","output":"### Answer: ATHEISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disbelief\n [A, THE] (two articles in grammar) **placed above**(are supported by, in a down clue) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 that happened to turn up) MS(abbrev. for \"manuscript\") ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chips for Karen (9)","output":"### Answer: CARPENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chips,Karen\n Double defn: 1st: For which, \"chips\" is the slang term, though \"chippy\" is the more common one; and 2nd: Female half of the pop duo, the Carpenters. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gray's started off with the curfew (5)","output":"### Answer: ELEGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gray's\n Cryptic defn: Reference to Thomas Gray's poem, \"Elegy In A Country Churchyard\", which starts \"The curfew tolls \u2026\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just the opposite in paean to nymphs (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTONYM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just the opposite\n **Hidden in**(in) \"paean to nymphs\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rate revision certainly right for money man (9)","output":"### Answer: TREASURER \n ### Explanation: Definition: money man\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 revision) RATE + SURE(certainly) + R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organ fund for refurbishing of port (9)","output":"### Answer: LIVERPOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\n LIVER(glandular organ in vertebrates) + POOL(a common fund into which contributors pay)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pelmet husband installed; too much and too sudden (9)","output":"### Answer: AVALANCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: too much and too sudden\n A + VALANCE(a pelmet, which is used to hide curtain fittings above a window) **containing**(\u2026 installed) H(abbrev. for \"husband\").\nDefn: One has to presume \"Something that is \u2026\" is implicitly in front of the definition to make it a noun, as the answer is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An ulcer he developed from labour, hard and dangerous (9)","output":"### Answer: HERCULEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: hard and dangerous\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 developed) AN ULCER HE.\nDefn: An adjective derived from the Twelve Labours of Hercules."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smart style emcompassing (sic), for example, tank top (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEGANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smart\n [ ELAN(style;smartness) **containing**(emcompassing) EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\";for example) ] + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 top, in a down clue) \"tank\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appreciate award (5)","output":"### Answer: PRIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appreciate,award\n Double defn: 1st: To value extremely highly, as in \"she felt that he didn't appreciate her\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Award points for the very fat (5)","output":"### Answer: OBESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: very fat\n OBE(abbrev. for \"Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire\", an honour awarded by the British monarch) + S,E(abbrev. for compass points, \"south\" and \"east\", respectively)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweet smell attracts insect (6)","output":"### Answer: HUMBUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\n HUM(to smell unpleasant) **plus**(attracts) BUG(an insect, in general).\nDefn: A boiled sweet usually flavoured with peppermint."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Treat as insignificant piece of felt tile bent back (8)","output":"### Answer: BELITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Treat as insignificant\n **Hidden in**(piece of) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) \"felt tile bent\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clearly my usual bingo suffered following university (13)","output":"### Answer: UNAMBIGUOUSLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clearly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 suffered) MY USUAL BINGO **placed after**(following) U(abbrev. for \"university\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preserved sandwiches of last month it's learned (8)","output":"### Answer: CULTURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: learned\n CURED(preserved, as with meat) **containing**(sandwiches) ULT(abbrev. for \"ultimo\", of the last;previous month to the current one).\nDefn: Descriptive of someone or something that is well-informed;scholarly, as in \"a learned literary journal\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Periodically slurp apple brandy finally in stock (6)","output":"### Answer: SUPPLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: stock\n **The 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th letters of**(Periodically) \"slurp apple\" + **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"brandy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boxer consumes cabbage endlessly, it neutralises acid (6)","output":"### Answer: ALKALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: it neutralises acid\n ALI(Mohamed, the champion boxer) **containing**(consumes) \"kale\"(a hardy cabbage) **minus its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Verbally treat with contempt stage productions and shows (8)","output":"### Answer: DISPLAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: shows\n DIS(to speak of;verbally treat with disrespect;contempt) + PLAYS(stage;theatrical productions)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree-dwelling snake's about, tip off Spanish royal (8)","output":"### Answer: ARBOREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree-dwelling\n **Reversal of**(\u2026's about) \"cobra\"(a highly poisonous snake) **minus its 1st letter**(tip off) + REAL(Spanish for \"royal\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It encourages rapid development in established case pursuing stolen barrels (6)","output":"### Answer: HOTBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: It encourages rapid development\n **The 1st and last letters of**(\u2026 case) \"established\" **placed after**(pursuing) [HOT(descriptive of stolen property) + B(abbrev. for \"barrels\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insult of little significance (6)","output":"### Answer: SLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insult,of little significance\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possibly fluke throw that disfigures the grass (8)","output":"### Answer: WORMCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: that disfigures the grass\n WORM(an example of which;possibly, is the fluke, a parasitic flatworm) + CAST(to throw)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top rival chose to work in Westminster perhaps (7,6)","output":"### Answer: PRIVATE SCHOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Westminster perhaps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026. to work) TOP RIVAL CHOSE.\nDefn: An example of which;perhaps, is Westminster School in London, an independent private school, also called a public school, which inspite of its name is not public-funded."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers needing time amongst some moving souvenirs (8)","output":"### Answer: MEMENTOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: souvenirs\n [ MEN(soldiers) **plus**(needing) T(abbrev. for \"time\") ] **contained in**(amongst) **anagram of**(\u2026 moving) SOME."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fondness of musical, on no longer (6)","output":"### Answer: LIKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fondness\n \"Lion King\"(the stage musical) **minus**(\u2026 no longer) \"on\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's rare, although Tom Jones begs to differ? (7)","output":"### Answer: UNUSUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's rare\n Cryptic defn: Refering to Tom Jones's hit song \"It's Not Unusual\", a title in contradiction to \"It's Rare\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expression of annoyance from bishop when in late regularly (5)","output":"### Answer: BLAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expression of annoyance\n B(abbrev. for \"bishop\", in chess notation) + [ AS(when, as in \"as you pass him, look right\") **contained in**(in) **the 1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"late\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German poet wearing excellent new English coat (9)","output":"### Answer: GABARDINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: coat\n G(abbrev. for \"German\") + [ BARD(a poet) **contained in**(wearing) AI(A1;first class quality;excellent with \"1\" substituted by its Roman numeral) ] + N(abbrev. for \"new\") + E(abbrev. for \"English\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swinging handbag, daughter knocks out penultimate member of gang in foreign capital (7)","output":"### Answer: BAGHDAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign capital\n **Anagram of**(Swinging) [ \"handbag\" with \"d\"(abbrev. for \"daughter\") **replacing**(knocks out) **the last but one letter of**(penultimate member of) \"gang\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aircraft manoeuvres in wind, climbing \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: LOOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aircraft manoeuvres\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, climbing, in a down clue) \"spool\"(to wind;coil on to, well, a spool)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: doubly a trial for one on maiden flight? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TEST PILOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one on maiden flight\n TEST(a trial) **plus**(doubly) PILOT(a trial;something done on a smaller scale before being introduced more widely). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Republican shunned by monarchy left instead to committed following (7)","output":"### Answer: LOYALTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: committed following\n \"R\"(abbrev. for \"Republican\") **deleted from**(shunned by) \"royalty\"(monarchy) **replaced by**(\u2026 instead) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adjacent whisper admitting thirst (9)","output":"### Answer: ALONGSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adjacent\n ASIDE(a whisper, not intended to be heard by everyone present) **containing**(admitting) LONG(to thirst;yearn for)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Round his place oddly beginning to rage inside (9)","output":"### Answer: SPHERICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Round\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 oddly) HIS PLACE **containing**(\u2026 inside) **the 1st letter of**(beginning to) \"rage\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raising fruit tree against wall, I overlooked return of disease (7)","output":"### Answer: RELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: return of disease\n **Reversal of**(Raising, in a down clue) \"espalier\"(a fruit tree whose branches are trained to grow flat against a wall) **minus**(\u2026 overlooked) \"I\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Act inferior and unruly (7)","output":"### Answer: LAWLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: unruly\n LAW(an act passed in Parliament) + LESS(inferior;of lower rank or importance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek character crosses line with ill-treatment of ponies (7)","output":"### Answer: EPSILON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek character\n L(abbrev. for \"line\") **contained in**(crosses \u2026 with) **anagram of**(ill-treatment of) PONIES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brown starts to take over after Blair's stint ends (5)","output":"### Answer: TOAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brown\n **The 1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"take over after\" + **the last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 ends) \"Blair's stint\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thief's unpleasant to an Australian (5)","output":"### Answer: CROOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thief,unpleasant to an Australian\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, in the local slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old knight in control of brotherhood (9)","output":"### Answer: MONASTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: brotherhood\n [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + N(symbol for \"knight\" in chess notation) ] **contained in**(in) MASTERY(control;supremacy over)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor taking tea and coffee (5)","output":"### Answer: MOCHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: coffee\n MO(abbrev. for \"medical officer\";a doctor in charge of health services) **plus**(taking) CHA(tea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article missing from two signs leading to book stores (9)","output":"### Answer: LIBRARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: book stores\n \"a\"(an article in grammar) **deleted from**(missing from) [Libra, Aries](two astrological signs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holy person going to biblical vessel's stern (5)","output":"### Answer: STARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: stern\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\";a holy person) **plus**(going to) ARK(biblical vessel built by Noah).\nDefn: Grim;harsh."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inject drug into animals' legs (6)","output":"### Answer: STAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: legs\n E(abbrev. for \"Ecstasy\", the drug) **contained in**(Inject \u2026 into) STAGS(male deer).\nDefn: The sections of a journey or competition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nice ears deformed by growth (8)","output":"### Answer: INCREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: growth\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 deformed) NICE EARS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Toilet\" ode composed by unknown American (4,3)","output":"### Answer: JOHN DOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unknown American\n JOHN(American slang for a toilet) + **anagram of**(\u2026 composed) ODE.\nDefn: Americanism for an unknown;unidentified man or corpse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Occupational therapist gets time to visit country seat (7)","output":"### Answer: OTTOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: seat\n OT(abbrev. for \"occupational therapist\") **plus**(gets) T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(to visit) OMAN(Middle Eastern country)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calculation made by setter with money to invest in property (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calculation\n [ I(self-referential pronoun for setter of this crossword) **plus**(with) M(abbrev. for \"money\") ] **contained in**(to invest in) ESTATE(property of a particular person, especially at death)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moving image featuring society's prejudice (6)","output":"### Answer: AGEISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: prejudice\n **Anagram of**(Moving) IMAGE **containing**(featuring) S(abbrev. for \"society\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hospital has a 26 to accommodate animals with rash (5)","output":"### Answer: HASTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: rash\n H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") **plus**(has) A + STY(a place;answer to 26 across, to accommodate animals viz. pigs in)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excellent meaty fish \u2026 (5-4)","output":"### Answer: HUNKY-DORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excellent\n HUNKY(meaty;with a well-developed physique, said of a sexually attractive male) + DORY(a spiny-finned marine fish, especially the John Dory).\nDefn: Term for fine;very well, of US-origin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: location for one reported (5)","output":"### Answer: PLACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: location\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reported) \"plaice\"(one;a fish as denoted by the ellipsis at the end and start of the previous and this clue, respectively)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take turns to brew a Trent ale (9)","output":"### Answer: ALTERNATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take turns\n **Anagram of**(to brew) A TRENT ALE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In favour of recycled tin currency (6)","output":"### Answer: FORINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: currency\n FOR(in favour of) + **anagram of**(recycled) TIN.\nDefn: \u2026 unit of Hungary."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Herb grown by arrogant cook (8)","output":"### Answer: TARRAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Herb\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cook) ARROGANT.\nAnd a cook, arrogant or not, might grow it to be used in his\/her dishes. Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organ certain to turn up under urologist's coat (6)","output":"### Answer: UTERUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Organ\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to turn up, in a down clue) SURE(certain;doubtless) **placed below**(under, in a down clue) **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026's coat;covering) \"urologist\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Independent continent lacking a flower (7)","output":"### Answer: FREESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\n FREE(independent;unattached) + \"Asia\"(the continent) **minus**(lacking) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try to meet a supporter of facial hair (6)","output":"### Answer: GOATEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: facial hair\n GO(a try;an attempt) **plus**(to meet) A + TEE(supporter of your golf ball)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Church airs broadcast by missionary leader with a personal appeal (8)","output":"### Answer: CHARISMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: personal appeal\n CH(abbrev. for \"church\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) AIRS **plus**(by) **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"missionary\" **plus**(with) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bed allocated to small European (4)","output":"### Answer: SCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: European\n COT(a small bed) **placed below**(allocated to, in a down clue) S(abbrev. for \"small\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twist cables to make a barrier (8)","output":"### Answer: OBSTACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a barrier\n **Anagram of**(Twist) CABLES TO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old friend discovers stone (4)","output":"### Answer: OPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: stone\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + PAL(a friend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Topless paramour getting close to loved one is immoderate (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERDONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: immoderate\n \"lover\"(a paramour) **minus its 1st letter**(Topless \u2026, in a down clue) **plus**(getting) **the last letter of**(close to) \"loved\" + ONE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quite agitated by state of drink (7)","output":"### Answer: TEQUILA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 agitated) QUITE **plus**(by) LA(abbrev. for the US state of Louisiana)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In time to take part in performance that's whole (6)","output":"### Answer: INTACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: whole\n IN + T(abbrev. for \"time\") + ACT(to take part in a performance, say, on stage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taken to dance holding large ornament (6)","output":"### Answer: ANKLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: ornament\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to dance) TAKEN **containing**(holding) L(abbrev. for \"large\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supernatural being attending special ceremony (6)","output":"### Answer: SPRITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supernatural being\n SP(abbrev. for \"special\") + RITE(a ceremony)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Victorian chimney sweeping, an example of nepotism? (4,3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: JOBS FOR THE BOYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: nepotism\n Cryptic defn: Chimney sweepers in Victorian England were generally boys, not grown men."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One way to be dead drunk swallowing beer at the end (7)","output":"### Answer: DROWNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: One way to be dead\n DOWNED(drunk, past participle of \"drink\") **containing**(swallowing) **the last letter of**(\u2026 at the end) \"beer\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Even question being in Europe; from set of data, it's time to leave (7)","output":"### Answer: EQUABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Even\n QU(abbrev. for \"question\") **contained in**(being in) [ E(abbrev. for \"Europe\") + \"table\"(a set of date) **minus**(from \u2026, it's \u2026 to leave) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Box like William, the national hero? (5)","output":"### Answer: TELLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Box\n TELL(William, the Swiss national hero) +-Y(the suffix denoting \"like\";having characteristics of, as in \"dreamy\").\nDefn: Short for an appliance that is a \"box\" in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classy old record in handwriting for student of the highest mysteries (9)","output":"### Answer: UFOLOGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: student of the highest mysteries\n U(characteristic of the upper class;classy) + { [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + LOG(a record of events) ] **contained in**(in) FIST(informal term for a person's handwriting) }.\nDefn: \u2026, viz. Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On short boundary, flyer's not about to go to ground (9)","output":"### Answer: EDGBASTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: ground\n \"edge\"(a boundary) **minus its last letter**(short \u2026.) **plus**(On \u2026, \u2026) BA(abbrev. for British Airways, the airline;flyer)'S + **reversal of**(\u2026 about) NOT.\nAnswer: Cricket ground;stadium in Birmingham."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looking terrified, woman hides in an opening (5)","output":"### Answer: ASHEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looking terrified\n SHE(pronoun for a woman) **contained in**(hides in \u2026 opening, ie. 1st and last letters moved apart) AN. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black bear's pouch (5)","output":"### Answer: BURSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: pouch\n B(abbrev. for \"black\") + URSA(Latin for \"bear\", the mammal).**\nDefn:  \u2026 filled with fluid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Antiquated test hard at elite school, they say (4-5)","output":"### Answer: MOTH-EATEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Antiquated\n MOT(abbrev. for the UK Ministry of Transport test, an annual test of road vehicles) + H(abbrev. for \"hard\") **plus**(at) **homophone of**(\u2026, they say) \"Eton\"(the elite UK school)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intriguing team with new role for Spaniard (9)","output":"### Answer: CABALLERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spaniard\n CABAL(a gang;team of secret plotters, especially for political action) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(new) ROLE.\nDefn: Spanish gentleman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Battles to unwrap birthday present (5)","output":"### Answer: YPRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Battles\n **Hidden in**(unwrap) \"birthday present\".\nDefn: \u2026 named after the site of a series of WWI engagements. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dependent on Robin? (7)","output":"### Answer: RELIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dependent on,Robin\n Double defn: 2nd: 3-wheeled vehicle model manufactured by the Reliant Motor Company. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Falstaff, maybe, here left drinkers' association imbibing special calories (2,5)","output":"### Answer: LA SCALA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Falstaff, maybe, here\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") + AA(abbrev. for Alcoholics Anonymous, the drinkers' mutual aid association) **containing**(imbibing) [ S(abbrev. for \"special\") + CAL(abbrev. for \"calories\", heat energy units) ].\nDefn: Where the opera, Falstaff, may be performed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wait at priests' table to join them? (4,4,6)","output":"### Answer: TAKE HOLY ORDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: join them\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a waiter taking meal orders from priests;holy men.\nDefn: \u2026, ie. the priests."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One that's booked by ref \u2014 not good, but he is confused with score (4,3,7)","output":"### Answer: JUDE THE OBSCURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One that's booked\n \"judge\"(a ref;referee, an arbitrator) **minus**(not) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 is confused ..) [ BUT HE **plus**(with) SCORE ].\nDefn: Titular character of a Thomas Hardy book."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In north-west town finally executing pirate (7)","output":"### Answer: BOOTLEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: pirate\n BOOTLE(a town in north-west England) + **the last letter of**(finally) \"executing\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ditch supporting comic, clarifying this is not peculiar (5,2-2)","output":"### Answer: FUNNY HA-HA \n ### Explanation: Definition: clarifying this is not peculiar \n HA-HA(a ditch, with a below-ground-level wall built on its inner side) **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) FUNNY(comic).\nDefn: Clarifying that something;this isn't funny in a peculiar;strange;curious sense, but comical."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have new concerns about defensive position (7)","output":"### Answer: REDOUBT \n ### Explanation: Definition: defensive position\n RE-(prefix signifying once more;afresh) DOUBT(to have concerns about;to be uncertain about)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wooden moves by husband in dance (7)","output":"### Answer: HOEDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 moves) WOODEN **placed below**(by, in a down clue) H(abbrev. for \"husband\").\nDefn: An American folk dance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bravo! Manage to circle Mars (5)","output":"### Answer: BRUNO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mars\n B(letter represented by \"Bravo\" in the phonetic alphabet) + RUN(to manage, say, an organisation) **plus**(to) O(letter representing a circle).\nDefn: First name of Mars, the American singer-songwriter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hobby is dreadfully uncivilised (7)","output":"### Answer: YOBBISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: uncivilised\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dreadfully) HOBBY IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take a breather, others working \u2014 I progress spectacularly (4,2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: REST ON ONES OARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take a breather\n REST(the others apart from us) + ON(working, as with an electrical appliance) + [ ONE SOARS ](one \u2013 refering to the speaker, as in \"one finds this crossword hard\" \u2013 progresses spectacularly;increases rapidly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primate's one request at first I obey (3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: AYE AYE SIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: I obey\n AYE AYE(primate native to Madagascar)'S + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **the 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"request\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Curious allure about bachelor, spotted with this (7)","output":"### Answer: RUBELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: spotted with this\n **Anagram of**(Curious) ALLURE **containing**(about) B(abbrev. for \"bachelor\").\nDefn: \u2026 aka German measles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conductor runs in majestically? Not so (7)","output":"### Answer: MAESTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conductor\n R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores) **contained in**(in) + \"maestoso\"(musical direction to play majestically) **minus**(Not) \"so\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tramcar to move, although upset about it (7)","output":"### Answer: TROLLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tramcar\n ROLL(to move by turning over and over on an axis) **contained in**(\u2026 about it) **reversal of**(\u2026 upset, in a down clue) YET(although \u2013 are they actually synonymous? Eg. \"He kept trying, although he kept failing\" is equivalent to \"He kept failing, yet he kept trying\" but \"although\" and \"yet\" are not interchangeable. \"still\" is a better synonym for \"yet\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fear losing gold card in house row (7)","output":"### Answer: TERRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: house row\n \"terror\" **minus**(losing) \"or\"(gold;yellow colour in heraldry) + ACE(four of which are in a deck of playing cards). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go and wash round back of house (5)","output":"### Answer: LEAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go\n LAVE(archaic term for \"to wash\") **containing**(round) **the last letter of**(back of) \"house\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer accepting billion pounds for percussion instrument (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDBELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: percussion instrument\n [ HANDEL(George, British composer originally from Germany) **containing**(accepting) B(abbrev. for \"billion\") ] + L(symbol for pound sterling). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Olive eaten by male astrophysicist (5)","output":"### Answer: HOYLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: astrophysicist\n OYL(last name of Olive, Popeye the Sailorman's sweetheart) **contained in** (eaten by) HE(male pronoun).\nAnswer: Fred, English astronomer and cosmologist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ecstasy and anger in Ireland (4)","output":"### Answer: EIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ireland\n E(abbrev. for Ecstasy, the drug) **plus**(and) IRE(anger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eccentric horologer with a wind problem (10)","output":"### Answer: LOGORRHOEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wind problem\n **Anagram of**(Eccentric) HOROLOGER **plus**(with) A.\nDefn: What a windbag suffers from aka verbal diarrhoea."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After change of leader, several become exhausted (3,3)","output":"### Answer: RUN DRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: become exhausted\n \"sundry\"(several;of various kinds) **with its 1st letter changed**(After change of leader, \u2026). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old ducks spell trouble for gastropod (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SEA SNAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: gastropod\n \"o\"(abbrev. for \"old\") **deleted from**(ducks) \"season\"(a spell;a period of time in a year) + AIL(to trouble, as in \"what ails you?\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our sort of environmentalists retired, overwhelmed by burden (3,2,2)","output":"### Answer: ONE OF US \n ### Explanation: Definition: Our sort\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 retired) FOE(abbrev. for Friends of the Earth, an environmentalist organisation) **contained in**(overwhelmed by) ONUS(burden;responsibility)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover skin of backside with trousers, back to front (7)","output":"### Answer: BESTREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\n **The 1st and last letters of**(skin of) \"backside\" **plus**(with) \"trews\"(men's clothing for the legs and lower abdomen, a traditional form of tartan trousers) **with its last letter moved to the beginning**(back to front)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creep round ridiculously cool green hotel (8)","output":"### Answer: ECOLODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: green hotel\n EDGE(to creep;to inch forward) **containing**(round) **anagram of**(ridiculously) COOL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Married prince leaving old Spanish capital for plateau (6)","output":"### Answer: MESETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plateau\n M(abbrev. for \"married\") + \"p\"(abbrev. for \"prince\") **deleted from**(leaving) \"peseta\"(the former Spanish money;capital).\nDefn: \u2026 from the Spanish word."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imposed order on society, yet missed vagrant (10)","output":"### Answer: SYSTEMISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imposed order\n S(abbrev. for \"society\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 vagrant) YET MISSED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coarse group of women, rowdily discontented (4)","output":"### Answer: WIRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coarse\n WI(abbrev. for the Women's Institute, an organisation for women) + \"rowdily\" **minus all its internal letters**(discontented)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prayer of thanks from good people (5)","output":"### Answer: GRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prayer of thanks\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + RACE(a people)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remains for ever in mind, we'll swear (8)","output":"### Answer: INDWELLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remains for ever\n **Hidden in**(in) \"mind, we'll swear\".\nDefn: \u2026 to be permanently present in someone's mind or soul."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet historian losing footing on edges of ruin (8)","output":"### Answer: TACITURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quiet \n \"Tacitus\"(historian of the Roman Empire) **minus its last letter**(losing footing, in a down clue) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **the 1st and last letters of**(edges of) \"ruin\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slothful extremes of island life (4)","output":"### Answer: IDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slothful \n **The 1st and last letters, respectively, of**(extremes of) \"island life\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maidens periodically need bluesy tunes (6)","output":"### Answer: MEDLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: tunes \n M(abbrev. for \"maiden overs\" in cricket scores) + **the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th letters of**(periodically) \"need bluesy\".\nDefn: \u2026, specifically a collection of tunes performed as a continuous piece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scientist loves squeezing large marrow (7)","output":"### Answer: OLOGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientist \n [ O,O(2 x letter signifying 0,\"love\" in tennis scores) **containing**(squeezing) L(abbrev. for \"large\") ] + GIST(the substance;the central idea;the marrow, of, say, a speech).\nDefn: An informal term for an expert in a scientific field, from the suffix used in, say, \"biologist\", \"ecologist\", etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seniors righted a wrong (5,3)","output":"### Answer: THIRD AGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seniors \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wrong) RIGHTED A.\nDefn: After middle age, a period of retirement occupied by activities such as travel, further education, golf, etc. before one rides into the sunset. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turns section of poultry farm into co-op? (10)","output":"### Answer: HYPHENATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turns section of poultry farm into co-op? \n Cryptic defn: Refers to the grammatical process which turns \"coop\"(a section of a poultry farm) to \"co-op\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arab in Italy supporting the old folk (6)","output":"### Answer: YEMENI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arab\n I(abbrev. for Italy) **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) [ YE(old;archaic term for \"the\") + MEN(folk;human beings)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roman emperor, regularly ignoring advisor, called time on Scotsman (10)","output":"### Answer: DIOCLETIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman emperor\n **The 1st letter, and thereafter every other letter deleted from**(regularly ignoring) \"advisor, called\" + T(abbrev. for \"time\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) IAN(a popular name among male Scots, the equivalent of John)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mum dined merrily, as luminous as ever (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDIMMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: as luminous as ever\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 merrily) MUM DINED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All children tire, lying about (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTIRELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: All\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 about) \"children tire, lying\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dramatic deep breaths heard over microphone (7)","output":"### Answer: SEISMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dramatic\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 heard) \"sighs\"(deep breaths) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) MIC(short for \"microphone\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Iroquois dude turned up in California area (6)","output":"### Answer: CAYUGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Iroquois\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned up, in a down clue) GUY(\"dude\", an American informal form of address for a man) **contained in**(in) [ CA(abbrev. for California) + A(abbrev. for \"area\") ].\nDefn: A member of one of the 6 American Indian peoples of the former confederacy of Iroquois."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl said medic mostly managed (4,2)","output":"### Answer: MADE DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: managed\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said) \"maid\"(a girl) + \"doc\"(informal term for a medic) **minus its last letter**(mostly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roots of sow thistle are dedicated gardener's enemy (4)","output":"### Answer: WEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: gardener's enemy\n **The last letters, respectively, of**(Roots of, in a down clue) \"sow thistle are dedicated\".\nAnd the prickly sow thistle is a weed, too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bachelor pulsating with energy in domestic garment? (8)","output":"### Answer: BATHROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: domestic garment\n B(abbrev. for \"bachelor\") + ATHROB(pulsating, as with your heart) **plus**(with) E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crop, perhaps, I hoard for cultivation (6)","output":"### Answer: HAIRDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crop, perhaps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for cultivation) I HOARD.\nDefn: An example of which;perhaps is the crop, where the hair is cut very short."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cold in beginning of autumn I term largely doubtful (9)","output":"### Answer: SCEPTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: doubtful\n C(abbrev. for \"cold\") **contained in**(in) SEPT(abbrev. for September, when autumn begins) + I + \"call\"(to term;to label) **minus its last letter**(largely)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small, specialised group engaged in manic headbanging (5)","output":"### Answer: NICHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small, specialised group\n **Hidden in**(engaged in) \"manic headbanging\".\nDefn: \u2026 as in \"a niche market\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singer given a flag endlessly backed by old artist (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RITA ORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backed) [A + \"tire\"(to flag;to weaken) **minus its last letter**(endlessly) ] **plus**(by) O(abbrev. for \"old\") + RA(abbrev. for \"Royal Academican\", a member of the Royal Academy of Arts;an artist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Information about lake gained by runner once in Scottish village (7)","output":"### Answer: GLENCOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish village\n GEN(information) **containing**(about) L(abbrev. for \"lake\") **plus**(gained by) COE(Sebastian or Seb, once middle-distance champion runner).** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restraint characteristic in second part of a book? (12)","output":"### Answer: STRAITJACKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restraint\n TRAIT(a distinguishing characteristic or quality) **contained in**(in) [ S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + JACKET(part of a book, viz. its cover) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Source of inspiration in work of popular aged coach (3,9)","output":"### Answer: PEP GUARDIOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: coach\n **The 1st letter of**(Source of) \"inspiration\" ***contained in***(in) **anagram of**(work of) POPULAR AGED.\nDefn: \u2026, and currently manager of the Manchester City football team. (As an aside, is he also coach of the team?)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A liberal, upper-class character recalled in horror novel (7)","output":"### Answer: DRACULA \n ### Explanation: Definition: horror novel\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) [A + L(abbrev. for \"liberal\") + U(signifying upper-class) + CARD(a character;a witty and amusing person) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US actor facing right area to take in British plant (7)","output":"### Answer: GERBERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n GERE(Richard, US movie actor) **plus**(facing) R(abbrev. for \"right\") + A(abbrev. for \"area\") **containing**(to take in) B(abbrev. for \"British\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Profitable source that includes cold type of meat (5)","output":"### Answer: MINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: type of meat\n MINE(a profitable source of material or data) **containing**(that includes) C(abbrev. for \"cold\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge defended by English conservationists on river transport (9)","output":"### Answer: ENRAPTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: transport\n RAP(a criminal charge, as in \"a murder rap\") **contained in**(defended by) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + NT(abbrev. for the National Trust, conservation organisation that preserves and protects historic places and spaces) ] **placed above**(on, in a down clue) URE(river in Yorkshire, England).\nDefn: To overwhelm with strong emotion, especially joy. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trainees given poor grades in musical (6)","output":"### Answer: CADETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trainees\n D,E(grades indicating that a student's piece of work is of poor quality) **contained in**(in) CATS(the Andrew Lloyd Webber stage musical). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support a medic keeping very active by country's borders (8)","output":"### Answer: ADVOCACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\n [ A + DOC(short for \"doctor\";a medic) **containing**(keeping) V(abbrev. for \"very\") ] + A(abbrev. for \"active\", in acronyms for various terms, such as \"Active Participation\"?) **plus**(by) **the 1st and last letters of**(\u2026's borders) \"country\".\nDefn: \u2026 for a cause or proposal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer covering first half of stay in small restaurant (6)","output":"### Answer: BISTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: small restaurant\n BIRO(a writing instrument;a writer;a ballpoint pen named after its Hungarian inventor) **containing**(covering) **the 1st 2 letters of**(first half of) \"stay\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hear about situation with seconds to go in negotiation (6)","output":"### Answer: TREATY \n ### Explanation: Definition: negotiation\n TRY(to hear a case in a law court) **containing**(about) \"seat\"(a situation;a principal location, as in \"the seat of government\") **minus**(with \u2026 to go) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"seconds\" in time notation).\nDefn: Archaic term for negotiation towards an agreement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Speech without limits or proportion (5)","output":"### Answer: RATIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: proportion\n \"oration\"(a speech) **minus its 1st and last letters**(without limits)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Graduate put out a reluctance, not new, to accept a diploma (13)","output":"### Answer: BACCALAUREATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: diploma\n BA(abbrev. for \"Bachelor of Arts\", a graduate) + **anagram of**(put out) \"a reluctance\" **minus**(not) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"new\") **containing**(to accept)A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comic film showing a figure internally upset by model (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ANNIE HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comic film\n A + NINE(a figure;a number) **with its internal 2 letters reversed**(internally upset, in a down clue) **plus**(by) HALL(Jerry, model currently Mrs. Murdoch).\nDefn: \u2026 directed by Woody Allen, starring him and Diane Keaton."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paddy produces this waffle, say \u2013 getting light fuel? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: RICE CAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: light fuel\n RICE(cereal produced from a paddy;a field where it is grown) + CAKE(an example of which;say is a waffle).\nAnswer: A food item that, on digestion, is converted to energy or a fuel in other words; and made from a light material, viz. baked puffed rice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Patience, maybe, required in work over time covering European racing event (8)","output":"### Answer: OPERETTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Patience, maybe\n OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a musical or literary work) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) ERA(a long period of time) **containing**(covering) [ E(abbrev. for \"European\") + TT(abbrev. for the Tourist Trophy motorcycle races, the annual Isle of Man event)].\nDefn: Of which Patience by Gilbert and Sullivan is an example;maybe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delicate and beautiful containing good colour \u2013 like a tea leaf? (5-8)","output":"### Answer: LIGHT-FINGERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: like a tea leaf\n LIGHT(delicate;gentle, as in \"a light touch\") + FINE(beautiful;excellent, as in \"a fine figure\") **containing**(containing) G(abbrev. for \"good\") + RED(a colour).\nDefn: \u2026, a thief in rhyming slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obstreperous uncle moved to stand for society in credit (9)","output":"### Answer: TRUCULENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obstreperous\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 moved) UNCLE **replacing**(to stand for) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"society\") ***in** *\"trust\"(credit, as in \"to sell on trust\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prevalent notion in short by male in large-scale work (8)","output":"### Answer: EPIDEMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prevalent\n [ \"idea\"(a notion) **minus its last letter**(in short) **plus**(by) M(abbrev. for \"male\") ] **contained in**(in) EPIC(a large-scale work, eg. a book or a movie)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writing, say, in country by journalist regarding a damaged joint? (8)","output":"### Answer: SPRAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: regarding a damaged joint\n R(writing, say, one of the 3 Rs viz. reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic) **contained in**(in) SPAIN(the European country) **plus**(by) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\", a journalist). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bulge at sea revealing marine creature (6)","output":"### Answer: BELUGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: marine creature\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 at sea) A BULGE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow on film interrupting, for example, snooker shot (6)","output":"### Answer: SAFETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: snooker shot\n [ F(a \"fellow\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ET(the Steven Spielberg film, a favourite in crosswordland) ] **contained in**(interrupting) SAY(for example).\nDefn: \u2026 played defensively, in order not to present your opponent with a scoring opportunity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Copy more profitable sandwiches (5)","output":"### Answer: REPRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Copy\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 sandwiches) \"more profitable\".\nDefn: A copy, in short."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comedian's comeback about posh fellows gets laugh (6)","output":"### Answer: GUFFAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: laugh\n **Reversal of**(\u2026's comeback) WAG(a comedian) **containing**(about) [ U(signifying \"posh\";upper class) + F,F(abbrev. for \"fellow\", twice) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Job on island for Pat, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: POSTMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pat, perhaps\n POST(a job;a position of paid employment) **plus**(on) MAN(the island in the Irish Sea).\nDefn: An example of which;perhaps is Pat, in the animated children's television series shown on the BBC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spiteful false claims about debt (9)","output":"### Answer: MALICIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spiteful\n **Anagram of**(false) CLAIMS **containing**(about) IOU(a signed document acknowledging a debt, from the pronunciation of \"I owe you\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One is taken in by crafty card sharp (5)","output":"### Answer: ACRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: sharp\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(taken in by) **anagram of**(crafty) CARD.\nDefn: \u2026 in smell or taste."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover band? (5)","output":"### Answer: LAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover,band\n Double defn.  1:  \u2026 over a surface, such as dust; and 2:  \u2026 of material that is different from that above and\/or below it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short jacket and bag for work (9)","output":"### Answer: BRIEFCASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bag for work\n BRIEF(short) + CASE(a jacket;an outer covering)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kick off again with skill after break (7)","output":"### Answer: RESTART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kick off again \n ART(a skill at doing a particular thing) **placed after**(with \u2026 after) REST(a break from activity). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fabulous rampant beast described by quote (6)","output":"### Answer: EXOTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fabulous \n **Reversal of**(rampant;wild) [ OX(a beast) **contained in**(described by) CITE(to quote;to refer to, say, a passage, book or author) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman's hat made from good French material (6)","output":"### Answer: BONNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woman's hat \n BON(French for \"good\") + NET(a material;fabric of a uniform mesh). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cobblers' first half own goal was hard (7)","output":"### Answer: HOGWASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cobblers\n **The 1st letter of**(first) \"half\" + OG(abbrev. for \"own goal\", in football) + WAS + H(abbrev. for \"hard\").\nDefn: \u2026, which is slang for nonsense."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tea bags and cake regularly put out in the wings (9)","output":"### Answer: BACKSTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the wings\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 put out) [TEA BAGS **plus**(and) **the 1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"cake\" ].\nDefn: \u2026 in a theatre."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Virtue's foremost in Christmas story (5)","output":"### Answer: NOVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: story\n **The 1st letter of**(\u2026's foremost) \"Virtue\" **contained in**(in) NOEL(Christmas)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moderate a beta version (5)","output":"### Answer: ABATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moderate\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 version) A BETA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smart kitchen furniture not finished ahead of party (7,2)","output":"### Answer: DRESSED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smart\n \"dresser\"(kitchen furniture;a sideboard for storing plates and utensils) **minus its last letter**(not finished) **placed before**(ahead of) DUP(abbrev. for the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raise for worker briefly entering enclosure close to crocodile (7)","output":"### Answer: ENHANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raise\n \"hand\"(a worker, especially engaged in manual work) **minus its last letter**(briefly) **contained in**(entering) ENC(abbrev. for \"enclosure\", to indicate document(s) included with a letter) + **the last letter of**(close to) \"crocodile\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Banks in Ecuador take currency commission (6)","output":"### Answer: ERRAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: commission\n **The 1st and last letters of**(Banks in;the enclosing letters) \"Ecuador\" **plus**(take) RAND(the monetary currency of South Africa).\nDefn: An instruction to undertake a mission, in this case, a short trip to accomplish a specific purpose."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lightweight stroller's better (7)","output":"### Answer: GAMBLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: better\n G(abbrev. for \"gram\", a very small weight) + AMBLER(one who strolls along).\nDefn: One who places bets."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female university students approach year positively (5)","output":"### Answer: FULLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: positively\n F(abbrev. for \"female\") + U(abbrev. for \"university\") + L,L(symbol on a plate signifying a learner driver, twice) **plus**(approach) Y(abbrev. for \"year\").\nDefn: \u2026;totally, as in \"he looked positively stunned\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find out a canister's cracked (9)","output":"### Answer: ASCERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Find out\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's cracked) A CANISTER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indifferent progress with intravenous drug (7)","output":"### Answer: PASSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indifferent\n PASS(to progress;to move forward in space or time) **plus**(with) IV(abbrev. for \"intravenous\", as with an IV drip in hospital) + E(abbrev. for the drug Ecstasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick with team (5)","output":"### Answer: STAFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick,team\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 in a particular organisation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drive back by river in carriage having a cocktail (9)","output":"### Answer: MARGARITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cocktail\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) RAM(to drive, say, a vehicle forcefully against, say, another vehicle) + [ R(abbrev. for \"river\") **contained in**(in) GAIT(carriage;the manner in which one walks) ] **plus**(having) A. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Persuaded to shift dung to rear of shed (6)","output":"### Answer: NUDGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Persuaded\n **Anagram of**(shift) DUNG **plus**(to) **the last 2 letters of**(rear of) \"shed\".\nDefn: Coaxed or gently encouraged someone to do something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Search reservists turning up for battle (6)","output":"### Answer: COMBAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: battle\n COMB(to search carefully and systematically) + **reversal of**(\u2026 turning up, in a down clue) TA(abbrev. for the Territorial Army, now called the Army Reserve, the volunteer reserve force in the British Army)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put brakes on bus for dawdler (9)","output":"### Answer: SLOWCOACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: dawdler\n SLOW(to cause a slowdown by putting on the brakes) + COACH(a single-decker bus used for longer journeys)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Runner regains form to chase gold (9)","output":"### Answer: ORGANISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Runner\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 form) REGAINS **placed below**(to chase;to go after, in a down clue) OR(golden colour in heraldry).\nDefn: One who runs an event or activity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duo endlessly confuse with silly talk (7)","output":"### Answer: TWADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: silly talk\n \"two\"(duo) **minus its last letter**(endlessly) + ADDLE(to confuse someone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noted hospital's energies died when I left (6)","output":"### Answer: HEEDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noted\n H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") **plus**('s;contraction for \"has\") E,E(abbrev. for \"energy\", twice) + \"died\" **minus**(when \u2026 left) \"I\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dad wearing cap follows man to landing site (7)","output":"### Answer: HELIPAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: landing site\n [ PA(informal term for one's dad;father) **contained in**(wearing) LID(a cap, say, on a container) ] **placed under**(follows, in a down clue) HE(pronoun for a man).\nDefn: \u2026 for a helicopter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Furious when sailor's idle (6)","output":"### Answer: ABLAZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Furious\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\", a sailor) + LAZE(to idle;to loll about)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set off home with beer mug (5)","output":"### Answer: STEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: beer mug\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) SET + IN(at home)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spirit is very aged finally in conditioned oak (5)","output":"### Answer: VODKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spirit\n V(abbrev. for \"very\") + **the last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"aged\" **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(conditioned) OAK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A consequence of abandoning Ulster (6)","output":"### Answer: RESULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: A consequence of\n **Anagram of**(abandoning) ULSTER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's said erroneously about having a love of cruelty (8)","output":"### Answer: SADISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: having a love of cruelty \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 erroneously) IT'S SAID + C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about or approximately, when refering to time periods\/years)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sleeping with party worker Trump oddly ignored earlier (7)","output":"### Answer: DORMANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sleeping \n DO(a party;a social function) + [ ANT(a social insect, one of whose caste are the workers) **placed after**(\u2026 earlier) \"Trump\" **minus its 1st, 3rd and 5th letters**(oddly ignored) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Away team's players try to avoid being here (7)","output":"### Answer: OFFSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: players try to avoid being here\n OFF(away from here) + SIDE(one of the teams in a competition or match).\nDefn: In football or rugby, players caught here are committing a foul."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Language lab's earliest computer program (4)","output":"### Answer: LAPP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Language \n **1st letter of**(\u2026's earliest) \"lab\" + APP(a computer programme for a mobile device).\nDefn: \u2026 of the Laplanders."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supporter's complaint involves Newcastle's top player (10)","output":"### Answer: BENEFACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporter\n BEEF(a complaint;a grouse) **containing**(involves) **1st letter of**(\u2026's top) \"Newcastle\" + ACTOR(player on the stage or in a movie)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hold with Deneuve's refusal to embrace South African golfer (6)","output":"### Answer: NELSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold \n NON(refusal;negative reply in French, spoken by someone named Deneuve, Catherine for example) **containing**(to embrace) ELS(Ernie, South African golfer).\nDefn: \u2026 executed by a wrestler on his\/her opponent."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That which is disclosed after vicar leaves in high spirits (7)","output":"### Answer: ELATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: high spirits \n \"revelation\"(that which is disclosed;revealed) **minus**(after \u2026 leaves) \"Rev\"(short for \"Reverend\", term of address for a vicar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posts Jack neglected to repair are unimportant (7)","output":"### Answer: OBSCURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unimportant \n \"jobs\"(posts;positions at work) **minus**(\u2026neglected) \"J\"(abbrev. for Jack, the court card in card games notation) + CURE(to repair;to make right)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sally's kind to Danielle essentially (6)","output":"### Answer: SORTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sally\n SORT(kind, as in \"some kind of animal did that\") **plus**(to) **middle 2 letters of**(\u2026 essentially) \"Danielle\".\nDefn:  A sudden charge against the enemy from a defensive position."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker taken in by injured player's jocularity (10)","output":"### Answer: PLEASANTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: jocularity \n ANT(insect in the wordplay for 10 across) **contained in**(taken in by) **anagram of**(injured) PLAYER'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minister to stop Tory leader at the start (4)","output":"### Answer: TEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minister to \n END(to stop;to finish) **placed after**(\u2026 at the start) **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Tory\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Without anyone else to carry a couple of barrels of shellfish for instance (7)","output":"### Answer: ABALONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shellfish for instance \n ALONE(without anyone else) **containing**(to carry) **1st 2 letters of**(a couple of) \"barrels\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Without having enough of a warning (7)","output":"### Answer: EXAMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a warning \n EX-(prefix denoting \"without\", as in \"ex-dividend\") **plus**(having) AMPLE(enough of something;not lacking in).\nDefn: \u2026;a lesson, as in \"they made an example out of him to deter would-be \u2026\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pub landlord gets to see Skinner's finally introduced (8)","output":"### Answer: HOSTELRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pub \n HOST(a landlord) **plus**(gets to) ELY(the cathedral city in Cambridgeshire which is the see;seat of authority of the Bishop of Ely) **containing**(\u2026 introduced) **last letter of**(\u2026's finally) \"Skinner\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave biretta off after king departs (4,2)","output":"### Answer: BEAT IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) [ \"biretta\" **minus**(after \u2026 departs) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"rex\";king in Latin) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reminiscent of Lowell's last poem about residing in Split (8)","output":"### Answer: REDOLENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reminiscent of\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) [ **last letter of**(\u2026's last) \"Lowell\" + ODE(peom) ] **contained in**(residing in) RENT(a split;a tear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No cover charge here? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: STRIP CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: No cover charge here\n Cryptic defn: A place where there's a charge to see no or little clothing covering the girls at the end of their performance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offering little hope bishop rejected disclosure of secret information (4)","output":"### Answer: LEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: disclosure of secret information\n \"bleak\"(descriptive of a situation offering little hope of a favourable outcome) **minus**(\u2026 rejected) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chiefly coming from a lovable rogue (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ABOVE ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chiefly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rogue) A LOVABLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working to conceal French breach of agreement (10)","output":"### Answer: INFRACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: breach of agreement\n [IN ACTION](working;in operation) **containing**(to conceal) FR(abbrev. for \"French\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool putting away seconds gets wind (5)","output":"### Answer: TWIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: wind\n TWIT(a fool;an idiot) **containing**(putting away;eating or burying) S(abbrev. for \"seconds\" in time notation).\nDefn: Pronounced like \"wined\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An opinion expressed by many people about her virginity (6)","output":"### Answer: CHERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: virginity\n CRY(an opinion expressed by many people, as in \"the cry from the fans was for a change in manager\") **containing**(about) HER.\nDefn: Slang for the state of being a virgin, as in \"how many have lost their cherry before attaining majority?\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absolute crackpot's name removed (5)","output":"### Answer: UTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolute\n \"nutter\"(a crackpot;a crazy) **minus**(\u2026's \u2026 removed;has \u2026 removed) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"name\").\nDefn: \u2026;complete."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The standard by which to judge a witty fool say (10)","output":"### Answer: TOUCHSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The standard by which to judge,a witty fool say\n Double defn: 2: An example of which;say, is the court jester in Shakespeare's play, As You Like It, who is thought of as a witty or clever fool."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working to locate boxing article without delay (2-3-4)","output":"### Answer: ON THE SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: without delay\n [ ON(working, as with an electric appliance) + SPOT(to locate;to pick out) ] **containing**(boxing) THE(article in English grammar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mistaking danger to ancient city's magnificence (8)","output":"### Answer: GRANDEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: magnificence\n **Anagram of**(Mistaking) DANGER **plus**(to) UR(the city in ancient Mesopotamia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exhausted by unproductive strike (8)","output":"### Answer: DEADBEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exhausted\n DEAD(unproductive;giving no output, as in \"a dead battery\") + BEAT(to strike)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silence surrounding mountain climbing tragedies at last featured in sensational news story (6)","output":"### Answer: SPLASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sensational news story\n [SH!(an exclamation calling for silence) **containing**(surrounding) **reversal of**(\u2026 climbing, in a down clue) ALP(a high mountain, especially a snow-capped one) ] **containing ** **last letter of**(\u2026 at last featured in) \"tragedies\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tidiness of fringe's first to go (5)","output":"### Answer: ORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tidiness\n \"border\"(fringe;edge) **minus ****its 1st letter**(\u2026's first to go)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tests showing former partner has a debilitating disease (5)","output":"### Answer: EXAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tests\n EX(former partner) **plus**(has) A + MS(abbrev. for \"multiple sclerosis\", a debilitating disease)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contributing to Romola testifying recently (4)","output":"### Answer: LATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: recently\n **Hidden in**(Contributing to) \"Romola testifying\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal admits licking something fried (7)","output":"### Answer: CROUTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: something fried\n CON(short for \"convict\", a convicted criminal) **containing**(admits) ROUT(a licking;a total defeat).\nDefn: \u2026 eg. in your Caesar salad."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Best man didn't notice a formality in speech (2,5)","output":"### Answer: MR RIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Best man\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in speech) [\"missed\"(didn't notice;overlooked) \"a rite\"(something done to comply with convention, regulations, or customs;a ritual) ].\nDefn: \u2026 searched for by any woman to be her partner. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sell car back (4)","output":"### Answer: FLOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sell\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) GOLF(a Volkswagen car model)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Back, then racket forwards in sport (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SECOND ROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: forwards in sport\n SECOND(to back;to support, eg. a formal proposal) **plus**(then) ROW(a racket;a din).\nDefn: Forwards in the second row of a scrum in rugby."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet table switching political allegiance twice? (5)","output":"### Answer: ALLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quiet\n \"array\"(a table;an arrangement of quantities or symbols in rows and columns) **with** **replacement twice of**(switching \u2026 twice) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\", denoting where one's allegiance lies within the political spectrum) **by** \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\", the opposite end of the spectrum from \"right\").\nDefn: \u2026, as a less common word for \"quieten\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shooter in star causing unnecessary distress (8)","output":"### Answer: ALARMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: causing unnecessary distress\n ARM(a shooter;a firearm) **contained in**(in) A-LIST(descriptive of a celebrity;a star)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What queen has, sacrificing knight for rook (4)","output":"### Answer: CROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: rook\n \"crown\"(what a queen has on her crown) **minus**(sacrificing) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"knight\" in chess notation).**\nDefn: \u2026, the bird, not the chess piece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group rooted to the spot, force people to speak? (5)","output":"### Answer: COPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group rooted to the spot\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 to speak) \"cops\"(the people in the police force).\nDefn: A dense group of trees."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obstinate type, cross (4)","output":"### Answer: MULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obstinate type,cross\n Double defn. 2nd: A hybrid;an offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband into juvenile behaviour? Not much! (8)","output":"### Answer: FARTHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not much\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **contained in**(into) FARTING(an example of juvenile behaviour).\nDefn: \u2026 of the former UK money, equivalent to a quarter of the former penny."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loose horse, another on the outside? (5)","output":"### Answer: BAGGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loose\n GG(a childish term for a horse) **contained in**(\u2026 on the outside) BAY(another horse, this one of a brown colour).\nDefn: \u2026, describing pants for example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blaze initially beyond fury, something exceptional needed to contain it \u2014 might this help? (9)","output":"### Answer: FIREBREAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: might this help\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"Blaze\" **placed after**(beyond) IRE(fury;anger) ] **contained in**(\u2026 needed to contain it) FREAK(something exceptional;unusual).\nDefn: A strip of ploughed or cleared land that might help contain a forest fire."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Focus of beam, say, without a light (4)","output":"### Answer: EASY \n ### Explanation: Definition: light\n **Middle 2 letters of**(Focus of) \"beam\" + \"say\" **minus**(without) \"a\".\nDefn: Borne or done without much effort, as in \"light duties\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unfamiliar rule written by enemy, detailed (7)","output":"### Answer: FOREIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unfamiliar\n REIGN(rule) **placed after**(written by) \"foe\"(enemy) **minus** **its last letter**(detailed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article quite new? Not this (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTIQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not this\n AN(an article in English grammar) + **anagram of**(\u2026 new) QUITE.\nDefn: .., ie. an article that is not new."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Test for a lover to embrace (4)","output":"### Answer: ORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Test\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 to embrace) \"for a lover\".\nDefn: A spoken test."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Residence in block, a squat (8)","output":"### Answer: BUNGALOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Residence\n BUNG(to block, say, an outlet) + A + LOW(squat;disproportionately broad or wide, and hence short)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warm actors, not cold in play (6)","output":"### Answer: TOASTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warm\n \"cast\"(a group of actors) **minus**(not) \"c\"(abbrev. for \"cold\") **contained in**(in) TOY(to play with;to flirt with)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hearing case, figure in dock (8)","output":"### Answer: TRUNCATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dock\n **Homophone of**(Hearing) [ \"trunk\"(a case;a chest) \"eight\"(a figure between 7 and 9) ].\nDefn: To cut off the end of something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two characters together, like sheep (6)","output":"### Answer: DIGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Two characters together\n DIG(to like;to be a fan of) + RAM(a male sheep).\nDefn: \u2026, eg. \"sh\" in \"sheep\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'm relieved only a small number reported? (4)","output":"### Answer: PHEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm relieved\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reported) \"few\"(only a small number).\nDefn: An expression I utter when I'm relieved."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink in artificial glass, we hear? (9)","output":"### Answer: CHAMPAGNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) [ \"sham\"(artificial;fake) \"pane\"(a plate of glass as part of a window) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tube from Chelsea, or taxi? (5)","output":"### Answer: AORTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tube\n **Hidden in**(from) \"Chelsea, or taxi\".\nDefn: \u2026 in the body, carrying blood from the heart."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crack attack (5)","output":"### Answer: SALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crack,attack\n Double defn. 1st: A wisecrack;a witty or lively remark; and 2nd: A sudden attack on the enemy from a defensive position."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game reserve is breeding buffalo, originally in captivity? (8)","output":"### Answer: CRIBBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, originally) \"reserve is breeding buffalo\" [**in** CAGE](in captivity).\nDefn: \u2026 played with cards."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Land seen in charming drawing? (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGNETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: drawing\n NET(to land;to catch) **contained in**(seen in) MAGIC(wonderful or exciting;entrancing;charming).\nDefn: \u2026;attracting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Failed state? (6)","output":"### Answer: TURKEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Failed state\n Cryptic defn: Reference to something that is a failure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monarch inviting all into the bedroom for sport (6)","output":"### Answer: BIKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: sport\n BI(bisexual and thus inviting all;both sexes into the bedroom) KING(a monarch).\nDefn: \u2026 involving bicycles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trifle with dessert (4)","output":"### Answer: FOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trifle with,dessert\n Double defn. 1st: To play around with; and 2nd: \u2026 made of cold pureed fruit and cream or custard."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit idler (4)","output":"### Answer: SLUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit,idler\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I rent pets or fish out (3,5,6)","output":"### Answer: THE FIRST PERSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: I\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) RENT PETS OR FISH.\nDefn: \u2026, the first person pronoun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A price cut given to old, half-dry fruit (7)","output":"### Answer: APRICOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n A + \"price\" **minus its last letter**(cut) **plus**(given to) O(abbrev. for \"old\") + \"tt\"(abbrev. for \"teetotal\";dry;abstaining from alcohol) **minus 1 of its 2 letters**(half-\u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A French Fancy with a filling that's different (7)","output":"### Answer: UNALIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: different\n UN(French for \"a\") + LIKE(to fancy;to prefer) **containing**(with \u2026 filling) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: My parts have an unpleasant smell, okay? (2-3)","output":"### Answer: HO-HUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: okay?\n OH!(my!;an exclamation of surprise) **contained in**(parts) HUM(to have an unpleasant smell).\nDefn: \u2026, but not especially good;so-so."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Playing tennis is, at first, terribly demanding (9)","output":"### Answer: INSISTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: demanding\n **Anagram of**(Playing) TENNIS IS **plus**(at) **1st letter of**(first) \"terribly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Too much Hoskins would upset? I agree completely! (5)","output":"### Answer: DITTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: I agree completely\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset) [OTT(acronym for \"over the top\";too much) + I'D(contraction of \"I would\";Hoskins, the setter, would, self-referentially)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Great dosh arranged for those looking after some kids? (9)","output":"### Answer: GOATHERDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: those looking after some kids\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 arranged) GREAT DOSH.\nDefn: \u2026 of the caprine kind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A conservative moron hedging over \"abnormal union\" (9)","output":"### Answer: ACCRETION \n ### Explanation: Definition: abnormal union\n A + C(abbrev. for a \"Conservative\", say, of the political kind) + CRETIN(a moron, used abusively) **containing**(hedging) O(abbrev. for \"over\", in cricket scores).\nDefn: A growth from the joining together of animal or plant parts that are normally separate. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Type of dance music found back in drab Baghdad (5)","output":"### Answer: GABBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type of dance music\n **Hidden in reversal of**(found back in) \"drab Baghdad\".\nDefn: Alternative spelling of \"gabber\", a subgenre of electronic dance music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Are you texting people fed up with one's downfall? (9)","output":"### Answer: RUINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: downfall\n [ RU(short for \"are you\", when texting on your mobile) + NATION(a people) ] **containing**(fed up with) I(Roman numeral for \"one\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trainee Indy setter about to get puzzle right \u2026 finally! (5)","output":"### Answer: CADET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trainee\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) DAC(crossword setter appearing on Wednesdays in The Independent paper) **plus**(to get) **last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 \u2026 finally) \"puzzle right\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Case full of French wine mostly, but no great shakes (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIVIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: no great shakes\n TRIAL(a case heard in a law court) **containing**(full of) \"vin\"(French for wine) **minus its last letter**(mostly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hoskins is a German! Bit of surprise for those scanning docs? (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: those scanning docs\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\";Hoskins;the setter, is, self-referentially) + A + GER(abbrev. for Germany) + **1st letter of**(Bit of) \"surprise\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current Tory party? Half-hearted mob of little amount (14)","output":"### Answer: INCONSIDERABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: of little amount\n IN(current;in fashion) + CON(abbrev. for a Conservative, a member of the Conservative Party;a Tory in short) + SIDE(a party;a group opposing another in a dispute, contest or debate) + \"rabble\"(a mob;a disorderly crowd) **minus one of its 2 middle letters**(Half-hearted). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intoxicated Time news chief who acts before thinking? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRASHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intoxicated\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") + [RASH ED](what you might call a news chief;editor who acts rashly;before thinking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where we live the Man put up covering over Banksy's work? (5)","output":"### Answer: EARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where we live\n **Reversal of**(put up, in a down clue) HE(pronoun for a man) **containing**(covering over) ART(the work of Banksy, the graffiti artist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bother at home with multi-function toilet? (9)","output":"### Answer: INCOMMODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bother\n IN(at home) + COMMODE(a piece of furniture, possibly a chair, that doubles up as a toilet, with a chamber pot concealed by a hinged flap in the seat, what you might call a multifunctional toilet).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What Hoskins does for work is kissing and canoodling (both topless) (7)","output":"### Answer: SETTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Hoskins does for work\n \"is petting\"(is kissing and canoodling) **minus their respective 1st letters**(both topless, in a down clue). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old state publicity on southern island area enthrals American (7)","output":"### Answer: PRUSSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old state\n PR(abbrev. for \"public relations\";publicity) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) SIA(abbrev. for \"southern\", \"island\", \"area\", respectively) **containing**(enthrals) US(describes things American)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those leading reviews examine academic delivering social studies (5)","output":"### Answer: READS \n ### Explanation: Definition: studies\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Those leading) \"reviews examine academic delivering social\".\nDefn: \u2026, say, a specific discipline at university."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lovebird in a frenzy can make an American colour (5,4)","output":"### Answer: OLIVE DRAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: an American colour\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in a frenzy) A LOVEBIRD.\nDefn: Colour of uniforms of the US Army."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having eaten the last of entr\u00e9e, try special nuts (6)","output":"### Answer: TESTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: nuts\n **Last letter of**(the last of) \"entr\u00e9e\" **contained in**(Having eaten \u2026,\u2026) [TEST(to try;to sample) + S(abbrev. for \"special\")].\nDefn: For which \"nuts\" is slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I can't act stupidly around Independent strategist (9)","output":"### Answer: TACTICIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: strategist\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 stupidly) I CAN'T ACT **containing**(around) I(abbrev. for an \"Independent\", a politician who is not a member of any particular political party).\nDefinition and answer are not quite synonymous, one operating at a higher level than the other. But since one could take both (distinct) roles simultaneously, would this be within a crossword setter's licence?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stoned? Wanting a rich stew? Stick a baby in it before eating? (9)","output":"### Answer: HIGHCHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick a baby in it before eating\n HIGH(stoned;intoxicated with a drug) **plus**(Wanting) **anagram of**(\u2026 stew) A RICH.\nA gruesome image from the clue's surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give oxygen to a singer that has been gripped by drugs (6)","output":"### Answer: AERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give oxygen to\n A + [ RAT(a singer;one who sings;betrays someone to the police, say) **contained in**(that has been gripped by) E,E(abbrev. for the drug Ecstasy, twice) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One cold with awful lice and small, frozen danglers? (7)","output":"### Answer: ICICLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: frozen danglers\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + C(abbrev. for \"cold\") **plus**(with) **anagram of**(awful) LICE **plus**(and) S(abbrev. for \"small\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clergyman touring pub raised, then nursed a tot? (7)","output":"### Answer: NANNIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: nursed a tot\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 raised, in a down clue) [ DEAN(a clergyman) **containing**(touring) INN(a pub) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not all of part is terrible for Folies performer (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTISTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Folies performer\n **Hidden in**(Not all of) \"part is terrible\".\nDefn: A performer in the Folies Berg\u00e8re, the iconic cabaret music hall in Paris."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is Hoskins good not to take too many drugs, mate? (5)","output":"### Answer: AMIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: mate\n [AM I?](\"Is Hoskins;the setter?\", self-referentially) + \"good\" **minus**(not) \"OD\"(abbrev. for \"overdose\";to take too many drugs). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nerd you and I must get in the sack (after some gyrating) (5)","output":"### Answer: DWEEB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nerd\n WE(collective pronoun for you and I) **contained in**(must get in) **reversal of**(\u2026 after some gyrating) BED(for which \"sack\" is slang, as in \"to hit the sack\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bash attended by little woman somewhere south of the Thames (7)","output":"### Answer: LAMBETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere south of the Thames\n LAM(to bash;to hit hard) **plus**(attended by) BETH(one of the sisters in \"Little Women\" by American author Louisa May Alcott).\nDefn: \u2026, specifically a borough of London. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Competent father entertained by 14 (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Competent\n PA(a familiar name for one's father) **contained in**(entertained by) CABLE(answer to 14 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something growing in street (4)","output":"### Answer: TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something growing\n **Hidden in**(in) \"street\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Move against enemy is causing resentment (9)","output":"### Answer: OFFENSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move against enemy,causing resentment\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coffee provided by hotel at ten (5)","output":"### Answer: LATTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coffee\n **Hidden in**(provided by) \"hotel at ten\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charm of performer's first appearance (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTRANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charm,performer's first appearance\n Double defn: 1st: To cast a spell on; and 2nd: \u2026 in a stage play, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chemical help to limit cold (4)","output":"### Answer: ACID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chemical\n AID(help) **containing**(to limit) C(abbrev. for \"cold\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist died, wise person falling over (5)","output":"### Answer: DEGAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n D(abbrev. for \"died\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 falling over) SAGE(a wise person).\nAnswer: Edgar, French artist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model hugging British mug (4)","output":"### Answer: TOBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: mug\n TOY(a model of something for a child to play with) **containing**(hugging) B(abbrev. for \"British\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice in this location holy books for disciple (8)","output":"### Answer: ADHERENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: disciple\n AD(short for \"advertisement\", a promotional notice) + HERE(in this, not that, location) + NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, holy books in the Bible)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Visionary born by stretch of water (5)","output":"### Answer: BLAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Visionary\n B(abbrev. for \"born\") **plus**(by) LAKE(a stretch of water).\nAnswer: William, English visionary."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eatery that could provide a sir with beers (9)","output":"### Answer: BRASSERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eatery\n **Anagram of**(could provide) [A SIR **plus**(with) BEERS]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small room's source of electric power (4)","output":"### Answer: CELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small room,source of electric power\n Double defn: 2nd: A device for generating electricity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Young lady, one no good, unable to be found (7)","output":"### Answer: MISSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: unable to be found\n MISS(a young lady) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + NG(abbrev. for \"no good\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: His team may be troubled by such lack of belief (7)","output":"### Answer: ATHEISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: lack of belief\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 may be troubled) HIS TEAM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Den of Scottish landlord unfinished (4)","output":"### Answer: LAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Den\n \"laird\"(a Scottish landlord) **minus its last letter**(unfinished)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Editor with superior purpose expressed disapproval (8)","output":"### Answer: OBJECTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: expressed disapproval\n ED(abbrev. for \"editor\") **placed below**(with superior, in a down clue) OBJECT(a purpose;an end to strive for)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endeavoured to change voters (6)","output":"### Answer: STROVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Endeavoured\n **Anagram of**(to change) VOTERS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Powerful people in business given special name tags (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGNATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Powerful people in business\n **Anagram of**(special) NAME TAGS.** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Madness with Left invading capital city (6)","output":"### Answer: MANILA \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital city\n MANIA(a madness;an obsession for something) **containing**(with \u2026 invading) L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sad member of Boat Race crew? (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sad,member of Boat Race crew\n Double defn: 2nd: A member of the Oxford or Cambridge rowing crew in the Boat Race."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Engineers aboard aircraft or ship (9)","output":"### Answer: FREIGHTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: ship\n RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers, a corps in the British Army) **contained in**(aboard) FIGHTER(a military aircraft)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like an Oxford boy seen outside church (5)","output":"### Answer: LACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like an Oxford\n LAD(a boy) **containing**(seen outside) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).\nDefn: \u2026 shoe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Urgent message for prominent LibDem (5)","output":"### Answer: CABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Urgent message,prominent LibDem\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 sent via telegraphy; and 2nd: Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the UK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild Reds celebrate, putting on special attire? (8)","output":"### Answer: DRESSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: putting on special attire\n **Anagram of**(Wild) REDS + SING(to celebrate;to praise the excellence of someone or something).\nI guess \"special\" is there for the surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yon Conservative, the female PM once (8)","output":"### Answer: THATCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: PM once\n THAT(yon;referring to the more distant of two things) + C(abbrev. for \"Conservative\", a member of the British Conservative Party) + HER(pronoun for a female).\nDefn: \u2026 of the UK, who was also a female Conservative."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See pal, after an upset, go by (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: go by\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, after an upset) SEE PAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal noises that could come from stable (6)","output":"### Answer: BLEATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal noises\n **Anagram of**(could come from) STABLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black liquid to turn into vapour (4)","output":"### Answer: BOIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: to turn into vapour\n B(abbrev. for \"black\") + OIL(a liquid)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Final thing for a cobbler to work on (4)","output":"### Answer: LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Final,thing for a cobbler to work on\n Double defn: 2: A tool that a cobbler works on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A guy's moved about romcom's opening? It's overly sentimental (6)","output":"### Answer: SUGARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: overly sentimental\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 moved) A GUY'S **containing**(about) **1st letter of**(\u2026's opening) \"romcom\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posh fellow probes possibly this non-believer (8)","output":"### Answer: HUMANIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: non-believer\n [ U(posh;upper-class) + MAN(a fellow) ] **contained in**(probes) **anagram of**(possibly) THIS.\nDefn: One who believes that people's spiritual and emotional needs can be satisfied without having to believe in a god or religion. (Thus, not exactly a non-believer.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show off foreign article in apartment (6)","output":"### Answer: FLAUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show off\n UN(an article in French grammar) **contained in**(in) FLAT(a residential apartment)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something traditionally golden, right, in part of firearm? (8)","output":"### Answer: SILENCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of firearm\n SILENCE(as in the traditional adage \"Silence is golden\") + R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organisation to operate outside of an estate? (8)","output":"### Answer: BODYWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: outside of an estate\n BODY(an organisation) + WORK(to operate;to function).\nDefn: \u2026, an estate car, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slam source of horror films? (6)","output":"### Answer: HAMMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slam,source of horror films\n Double defn: 2nd: Hammer Film Productions, the company that produced horror films from the mid-1950s to the 1970s. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hooligan in loo quite regularly (4)","output":"### Answer: LOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hooligan\n **1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"loo quite\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School rugby player of inferior quality (7)","output":"### Answer: SCHLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: of inferior quality\n SCH(abbrev. for \"school\") + LOCK(a rugby player in the second row of the scrum)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son cutting energy drink close to lazy and given to idle talk (7)","output":"### Answer: GOSSIPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: given to idle talk\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") **contained in**(cutting) [ GO(energy;drive) + SIP(to drink slowly) ] + **last letter of**(close to) \"lazy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group boarding cab barracked (4)","output":"### Answer: ABBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group\n **Hidden in**(boarding) \"cab barracked\".\nDefn: Swedish pop group."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stretch former nurse (6)","output":"### Answer: EXTEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stretch\n EX-(prefix indicating \"former\";once) + TEND(to nurse;to attend to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: By the sound of it, defective balance in a marine animal (8)","output":"### Answer: PORPOISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a marine animal\n **Homophone of**(By the sound of it,) \"poor\"(defective) + POISE(a state of balance or equilibrium)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current statement attributing responsibiliy to boyfriend? (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: UP TO DATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current\n Possibly, a statement a girl on a date might make to attribute responsibility;leave a decision to her boyfriend."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Servant at home recalled during dinner, say (6)","output":"### Answer: MENIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Servant\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) IN(at home) **contained in**(during) MEAL(an example of which;say, is \"dinner\").\nAnswer: \u2026, as a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those trailing person ordered around house (2-6)","output":"### Answer: NO-HOPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those trailing\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ordered) PERSON **containing**(around) HO(abbrev. for \"house\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A serving figure in a party progressing slowly in bars (6)","output":"### Answer: ADAGIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: progressing slowly in bars\n [A + GI(abbrev. for a person serving in the US Army) ] **contained in**(in) [ A + DO(a party;a social function) ].\nDefn: \u2026, bars that a music score is divided into, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terribly fat slob left in US game (8)","output":"### Answer: SOFTBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: US game\n **Anagram of**(Terribly) FAT SLOB + L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pretentiousness aged relative regretted on reflection (8)","output":"### Answer: GRANDEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretentiousness\n GRAN(short for \"grandmother\", one's relatively aged relative) + **reversal of**(\u2026 on reflection) RUED(regretted). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrity concerned with current name (6)","output":"### Answer: RENOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrity\n RE(concerned with;with reference to) + NOW(current;the present time) + N(abbrev. for \"name\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Measure for assessing spirit, say, in army group (4)","output":"### Answer: UNIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Measure for assessing spirit, say,army group\n Double defn: 1st: The standard measure used to assess the amount of spirit;alcohol intake; one unit equals 8 mg of pure alcohol. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bishop to observe hosting African party gets suspension (8)","output":"### Answer: ABEYANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: suspension\n A + B(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation) + EYE(to observe;to look at) **containing**(hosting) ANC(abbrev. for the African National Congress, the South African political party). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revenue from Indiana, Colorado and Maine (6)","output":"### Answer: INCOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revenue\n [ IN, CO, ME ](abbrev. for , respectively, the US states of Indiana, Colorado and Maine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bullfighter held up in bolero rottenly (6)","output":"### Answer: TORERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bullfighter\n **Hidden in** **reversal of**(held up in, in a down clue) \"bolero rottenly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exact recipe's worked out (7)","output":"### Answer: PRECISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exact\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 worked out) RECIPE'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Applause with sound cut off for rock guitarist (7)","output":"### Answer: CLAPTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: rock guitarist\n CLAP(a round of applause) **plus**(with) \"tone\"(a sound used as a signal, as in \"a dialling tone\") **minus its last letter**(cut off).\nAnswer: Eric, who played in groups including the Yardbirds and Cream before going solo. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coherent way to describe army recruit? (6-2)","output":"### Answer: JOINED-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coherent\n A way to describe one who has enlisted in the army as a recruit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Courteous round character trailed by fool largely wearing gaudy jewellery (8)","output":"### Answer: OBLIGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Courteous\n O(the round-shaped character in the alphabet) **placed above**(trailed by, in a down clue) [ \"git\"(a fool) **minus** **its last letter**(largely) **contained in**(wearing) BLING(gaudy and ostentatious jewellery) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It runs in front of office in London station (8)","output":"### Answer: WATERLOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: London station\n WATER(fluid that runs in rivers, out of taps, etc.) **placed above**(in front of, in a down clue) LOO(a toilet, a British euphemism for which is \"office\").\nDefn: \u2026 on the Underground and main line rail networks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decorative item shown by second horse without a tail (6)","output":"### Answer: SEQUIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decorative item\n S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + \"equine\"(a horse) **minus** **its last letter**(without a tail)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tiny scrap of clothing? It's not welcome for runners (6)","output":"### Answer: STITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tiny scrap of clothing,It's not welcome for runners\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"she appeared on stage without a stitch on\"; and 2nd: A sudden sharp pain in the side of the body caused be strenuous activity such as running."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Add a pair of pages before finale (6)","output":"### Answer: APPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Add\n A + P,P(abbrev. for \"page\", in a pair) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) END(the finale)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fixed look almost in principal actor (4)","output":"### Answer: STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: principal actor\n \"stare\"(a fixed look at someone or something) **minus** **its last letter**(almost)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The royal couple have loads of affairs (9)","output":"### Answer: PHILANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: have loads of affairs\n [PHIL AND ER](the British royal couple, Prince Philip and Elizabeth Regina)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'm in Lourdes, but I ain't seen The Lord! (5)","output":"### Answer: JESUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Lord\n \"je suis\"(\"I'm;I am\" in the local language in Lourdes, France) **minus**(but \u2026 ain't seen) \"I\".\nDefn: \u2026 amongst Christians. **\nA tongue-in-cheek surface!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Submit landlord should be relieved of capital (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Submit\n \"renter\"(a landlord;one who rents out property) **minus** **its 1st letter**(should be relieved of capital).\nDefn: To present something for approval, consideration, inclusion , etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tiddler? Get yours operated on around November (9)","output":"### Answer: YOUNGSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tiddler\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 operated on) GET YOURS **containing**(around) N(letter represented by \"November\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What I think Hoskins-haters might do? Good grief! (5,2)","output":"### Answer: STONE ME \n ### Explanation: Definition: What I think Hoskins-haters might do,Good grief!\n Double defn: 1st: Literally, what those who hate \"me\", this setter self-referentially, might do; and 2nd: An exclamation of shock.\n(Or Hoskins perhaps meant an invitation to make one get high.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Body part beset by some indecent rumblings (7)","output":"### Answer: CENTRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Body part\n **Hidden in**(beset by some) \"indecent rumblings\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All beer needs to be reordered? Call again! (7)","output":"### Answer: RELABEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call again\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 needs to be reordered) ALL BEER.** "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jamaican criminal that's tailing detectives (6)","output":"### Answer: YARDIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jamaican criminal\n IE(abbrev. for \"id est\";that is) **placed after**(tailing) YARD(short for Scotland Yard, home of the London police force)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commercial area by deserted green in Paris (6)","output":"### Answer: ADVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commercial\n A(abbrev. for \"area\") **plus**(by) D(abbrev. for \"deserted\") + VERT(\"green\" in the local language in Paris).\nDefn: Short for \"advertisement\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: View posterior of old boy \u2013 that's indecent (7)","output":"### Answer: OBSCENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: indecent\n SCENE(a view) **placed after**(posterior of;at the back of) OB(abbrev. for \"old boy\" of a school or college)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Superior needs bit of acid on head? I'll help! (7)","output":"### Answer: ABETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'll help\n BETTER(superior;of higher quality) **placed after**(needs \u2026 on head) **1st letter of**(bit of) \"acid\".\nDefn: \u2026, usually in a wrongdoing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Youngster? Bit short to be a bit of a climber (7)","output":"### Answer: TENDRIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of a climber\n TEN(how old a youngster might be?) + \"drill\"(a tool for, well, drilling holes, whose business end is the bit) **minus** **its last letter**(short)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She wore me out (in an unnamed spot) (9)","output":"### Answer: SOMEWHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an unnamed spot\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) SHE WORE ME.**\nI'm sure there's nothing sexual about the surface?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dukes right to pull out of top degrees (5)","output":"### Answer: FISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dukes\n \"Firsts\"(short for First Class degrees;top degrees from universities) **minus**(\u2026 to pull out of) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belt up and do loads of drugs? (but not E) (3,2)","output":"### Answer: CAN IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belt up\n \"cane it\"(to consume;do drugs in large quantities;in loads) **minus**(but not) \"E\"(abbrev. for for the drug, Ecstasy).\nDefn: Be quiet!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One living under bridge regarded as very drunk (9)","output":"### Answer: TROLLEYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: very drunk\n TROLL(creature living under a bridge featured in \"Three Billy Goats Gruff\", a Norwegian folk tale that introduced such creatures to the English-speaking world) + EYED(regarded;gazed at steadily)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Request certain to give sexual gratification (8)","output":"### Answer: PLEASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to give sexual gratification\n PLEA(a request;an appeal) + SURE(certain;no question about it).**\nAnswer: \u2026 as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opening Republican's interested in securing (5)","output":"### Answer: INTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opening \n R(abbrev. for a member of the Republican Party) **contained in**(\u2026 securing) INTO(interested in;a fan of).\nDefn: \u2026 section of a piece of music, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A good beer and ale drunk could be thus (9)","output":"### Answer: AGREEABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: thus \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) [ A + G(abbrev. for \"good\" + BEER **plus**(and) ALE ].\nDefn: I'll drink to that! A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run lewdly about, but I won't emit any gas! (3,4)","output":"### Answer: DRY WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: I won't emit any gas\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) [ R(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores) + LEWDLY ].\nDefn: \u2026, natural gas that is, (nor any crude oil) from the ground."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen pot-bellied on removing top? Sexy! (7)","output":"### Answer: RAUNCHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sexy\n R(abbrev. for \"Regina\", Latin for queen) + \"paunchy\"(pot-bellied;with a protruding abdomen) **minus** **its 1st letter**(on removing top, in a down clue). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What one might say to jerk that's tipsy? (3,2)","output":"### Answer: JOG ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: What one might say to jerk that's tipsy\n **Homophone of**(What one might say) [ JOG(to move in a jerking motion, as in \"the passengers jogged about as the car jerked over the bumpy road\") + \"gone\"(tipsy;slightly intoxicated;ineffectual after consuming alcohol) ].\nAnswer: Get lost! As one might say to a tipsy person who's is being a jerk;troublesome. A WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gloomy function opened by a performer (9)","output":"### Answer: SATURNINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloomy\n SINE(a mathematical function) **containing**(opened by) [A + TURN(a performer who gives a short performance) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half-pint of small prawns by the looks of them? (6)","output":"### Answer: SHRIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Half-pint,small prawns\n Double defn: 1st: A very short person.\nI'm not sure why the phrase \"by the looks of them?\" is there. The clue is short and sweet without it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City passes on board member? He's a Lothario (6,3)","output":"### Answer: LADIES\u2019 MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Lothario\n LA(abbrev. for Los Angeles, US city) + DIES(or, euphemistically, \"passes on\") + MAN(general term for any of the pieces on a chess board, a board member, cryptically). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vacuous Etonian tucking into relaxing bitter (9)","output":"### Answer: RESENTFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bitter\n \"Etonian\" **minus** **all its inner letters**(Vacuous \u2026) **contained in**(tucking into) RESTFUL(relaxing;soothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fulfilled a large desire after some fiddling (8)","output":"### Answer: REALISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fulfilled\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after some fiddling) [A + L(abbrev. for \"large\") + DESIRE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Constant barrage? Time enlisted men split (7)","output":"### Answer: TORRENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Constant barrage\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") + OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\", enlisted non-commissioned men in the military) + RENT(split;torn)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very busy earl wears old thong in error (2,3,2)","output":"### Answer: ON THE GO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very busy\n E(abbrev. for \"earl\") **contained in**(wears) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 in error) THONG ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distance unit is behind charging policeman (6)","output":"### Answer: PARSEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distance unit\n ARSE(one's behind;buttocks) **contained in**(charging) PC(abbrev. for \"police constable\").\nDefn: \u2026 used in astronomy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Viz character who's foolish about love (2,3)","output":"### Answer: TO WIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Viz\n TWIT(a character who's foolish) **containing**(about) O(letter signifying 0;love in tennis scores).\nDefn: \u2026, which is the abbreviation for the Latin \"videlicet\";namely;in other words.\nNothing to do with the British comic magazine, the one with vulgar language, toilet humour, black comedy, surreal humour and generally sexual or violent storylines. Though, on second thought \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dangerous to be high-spirited? F off! (5)","output":"### Answer: RISKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dangerous\n \"frisky\"(to be high-spirited;playful) **minus**(\u2026 off) \"f\"(abbrev. for \"f***\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All of us sniff a new career (5,4)","output":"### Answer: HUMAN RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: All of us\n HUM(a smell perceived by sniffing;a sniff, which in this case is unpleasant) + A + N(abbrev. for \"new\") + RACE(to career;to move rapidly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I love tackling journal's final stage of development (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: final stage of development\n [ I + O(letter representing 0;love in tennis scores) ] **containing**(tackling) MAG(short for \"magazine\";a journal).\nDefn: \u2026 of an insect.    "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agent of retribution, English, lying in state (7)","output":"### Answer: AVENGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agent of retribution\n ENG(abbrev. for \"English\") **contained in**(lying in) AVER(to state;to declare)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former duck trap that is snaring mallard's head (7)","output":"### Answer: ONETIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former\n O(letter representing 0;a duck in cricket, signifying 0 runs scored) + NET(a trap to ensnare something or someone) + IE(abbrev. for the Latin \"id est\";that is) **containing**(snaring) **1st letter of**(\u2026's head) \"mallard\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Educated girl eating a yogurt dish (5)","output":"### Answer: RAITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: yogurt dish\n RITA(the hairdresser, played by Julie Walters, in the film \"Educating Rita\") **containing**(eating) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American ready to separate opposing sides in port (9)","output":"### Answer: ARCHANGEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\n A(abbrev. for \"American\") + [ CHANGE(money of lower denomination;ready) **contained in**(to separate) R,L(abbrevs. respectively, for \"right\" and \"left\";opposing sides) ].\nDefn: \u2026 in NW Russia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smiley's group jams here in central London? (9,6)","output":"### Answer: CAMBRIDGE CIRCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: jams here in central London\n Cryptic defn: Reference to John Le Carre's creation, George Smiley and his group of British intelligence agents, nicknamed The Circus, headquartered in a building on the corner of this Central London traffic roundabout.\nOr you could consider this a double definition, with \"jams here\" doing double duty?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carpeted stable dam wrecked (9)","output":"### Answer: LAMBASTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carpeted\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wrecked) STABLE DAM.\nDefn: Criticised severely."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tin and aluminium locks here (5)","output":"### Answer: CANAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: locks here\n CAN(a tin;a metallic container) + AL(chemical symbol for the element, aluminium).\nDefn: \u2026, that is, where there are locks for raising or lowering craft in waterways."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note silence among ladies in bygone times (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LONG AGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: in bygone times\n [ N(abbrev. for \"note\") + GAG(to silence;to prevent from speaking) ] **contained in**(among) LOO(the toilet \u2013 the one for females is called \"the Ladies\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Journos, gathering in loose ends, raise them in anger (7)","output":"### Answer: HACKLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: raise them in anger\n HACKS(a not so complimentary word for news reporters;journalists;journos) **containing**(gathering in) **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 ends) \"loose\".\nDefn: Figuratively, what one raises when one is angry, from the literal meaning of the raised hairs on an animal's back when it is angry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Centre Point's fine old state (5)","output":"### Answer: FOCAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Centre Point's\n F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + CAL(abbrev. for the US state, California)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Song by East End barman is going places fast (3,6)","output":"### Answer: AIR TRAVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: going places fast\n AIR(a short melodious song) **plus**(by) **last letter of**(\u2026 End) \"East\" + RAVEL(Maurice, French music composer, or bar-man, cryptically)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Articles about wearing suit in camp (10)","output":"### Answer: THEATRICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: camp\n [ THE, A ](2 articles in English grammar) + [C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about, when referring to specified periods of time) **contained in**(wearing) TRIAL(a suit in a court of law;a trial) ] .\nDefn: Deliberately exaggerated in style."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rule for each individual framed by one parent (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPERIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rule\n [ PER(for each, as in \"average income per person\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\";an individual) ] **contained in**(framed by) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + MUM(an informal term for one's female parent) ].\nDefn: Absolute or supreme power held by, say, an emperor over his empire."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puzzle's meaning can be decoded without a name (6)","output":"### Answer: ENIGMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzle\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 can be decoded) \"meaning\" **minus**(without a) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"name\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Landowner doesn't finish hideout (4)","output":"### Answer: LAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: hideout\n \"laird\"(a Scottish landowner) **minus** **its last letter**(doesn't finish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decide moves after Woman's Own's first brave feat (6,4)","output":"### Answer: HEROIC DEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: brave feat\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 moves) DECIDE **placed below**(after, in a down clue) [ HER(feminine possessive pronoun;woman's) + **1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Own\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Latin repetition not working for bookworms (8)","output":"### Answer: LITERATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: bookworms\n L(abbrev. for \"Latin\") + \"iteration\"(repetition) **minus**(not) \"on\"(working, as with electrical appliances, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saw one in Glasgow filling sink (6)","output":"### Answer: SAYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\n YIN(\"one\", referring to someone or something in Scottish, and hence Glaswegian, slang) **contained in**(filling) SAG(to sink;to bulge downwards).\nDefn: \u2026, or proverb.**\n..a Glaswegian nicknamed The Big Yin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Innocent, maybe a thousand and eleven fled Pompeii (4)","output":"### Answer: POPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Innocent, maybe\n [ M(Roman numeral for \"a thousand\") **plus**(and) II(2 x Roman numerals for \"1\";11;eleven) ] **deleted from**(fled) \"Pompeii\".\nDefn: The title of a number of Catholic leaders who were named \"Innocent\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extra maths problem starts to annoy lazybones (10)","output":"### Answer: ADDITIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra\n ADDITION(a type of maths problem) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"annoy lazybones\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not how Ko-Ko operates, lacking spirit (10)","output":"### Answer: LISTLESSLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: , lacking spirit\n LIST-LESS(without a list, contrary to;not how Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner, in Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado operates, declaring in his aria:\nI've got a little list\u2013I've got a little list\nOf society offenders who might well be underground,\nAnd who never would be missed\u2013who never would be missed!\n+ -LY(suffix forming adverbs from adjectives).\nDefn: \u2026 as an adverbial phrase."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clear fingerprint impressed into actual tablet (8)","output":"### Answer: READABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear\n DAB(slang for a \"fingerprint\") **contained in**(impressed into) REAL(actual;authentic) + E(slang for Ecstasy, the drug, that usually comes in the form of a tablet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: College on lookout to host large assembly (8)","output":"### Answer: CONCLAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: assembly\n C(abbrev. for \"college\") + ON + CAVE(a guard or lookout, as in \"keep cave\") **containing**(to host) L(abbrev. for \"large\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State capital needs a good deal to secure province (6)","output":"### Answer: MUNICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: State capital\n MUCH(a good deal;plenty) **containing**(to secure) NI(abbrev. for the province of Northern Ireland).\nDefn: Capital of the state of Bavaria, Germany."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clubs and diamonds run out for consul (6)","output":"### Answer: CICERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: consul\n C(abbrev. for the suit of clubs, in card games) **plus**(and) ICE(slang for the precious stones, diamonds) + RO(abbrev. for \"run out\", in cricket scores).\nDefn: Name of a consul;one of the chief magistrates in Ancient Rome."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Port given permission to entertain foreign leader (4)","output":"### Answer: LEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Port\n LET(given permission to do something) **containing**(to entertain) **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"foreign\".\nDefn: \u2026 as an antonym of \"starboard\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ambassador and bishop's address in 20 (4)","output":"### Answer: HERR \n ### Explanation: Definition: address in 20\n HE(abbrev. for \"His Excellency\", title for an ambassador) **plus**(and) RR(abbrev. for The \"Right Reverend\", title for a bishop).\nDefn: A term of address for a man from Munich(answer to 20 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bully almost used, oddly, to be the perfect friend? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SOUL MATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the perfect friend\n **Anagram of**(Bully) [ALMOST + **1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026, oddly) \"used\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man in fleece I pass for a retriever? (5)","output":"### Answer: PIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man\n **Hidden in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026 for a retriever;for one that brings back) \"fleece I pass\".\nDefn: \u2026 on a chessboard."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pat possibly good on horse (4)","output":"### Answer: DUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pat\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") **placed after**(on) DUN(a brown coloured horse).\nDefn: A pat;a lump of soft material that could very well;possibly, be one of animal excrement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Describe nets that, if crossing, unravel initially, as netted (10)","output":"### Answer: RETICULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: netted\n RELATE(to describe;to narrate) **containing**(nets) **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"that, if crossing, unravel\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog in front, I'm impressed! (3-3)","output":"### Answer: BOW-WOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\n BOW(front of, say, a ship) + WOW!(what I'd exclaim if I were impressed by something).\nDefn: \u2026 in a child's lingo."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pravda's leader revolutionary newspaper in surprisingly moral stand (8)","output":"### Answer: PLATFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: stand\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's leader) \"Pravda\" + [**reversal of**(revolutionary) FT(abbrev. for the UK newspaper) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(surprisingly) MORAL].\nDefn: The declared policy of a political party or group."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talk about an obsequious devotee! (7)","output":"### Answer: SPANIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: obsequious devotee\n SPIEL(talk promoting an idea, product, etc) **containing**(about) AN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boob squeezed by rank dog (7)","output":"### Answer: TERRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\n ERR(to boob;to make an embarrassing mistake) **contained in**(squeezed by) TIER(a rank;one in a series of rows or levels)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Facial mark poodle has to live without it (5,3)","output":"### Answer: BLACK EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Facial mark\n LACKEY(a poodle;one who is an obsequious devotee, cf. \"spaniel\") **contained in**(has \u2026 without it) BE(to live;to exist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husky gets to bark around tree (6)","output":"### Answer: CROAKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Husky\n CRY(to make a characteristic loud call, or to bark in the case of a dog) **containing**(around) OAK(a large tree).\nDefn: \u2026, not the dog breed, but descriptive of a voice that's low-pitched and slightly hoarse. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Say whippet dogs all in traps right, that's on the money! (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DOLLAR SIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's on the money\n **Anagram of**[\"whip it\", **homophone of**(Say) \"whippet\"]\n[ DOGS ALL IN **containing**(traps) \"R\"(abbrev. for \"right\") ].\nDefn: \u2026, literally.\nAn unusual case of the anagram indicator being a homophone?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog's dinner? (4)","output":"### Answer: CHOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog,dinner\n Double defn. 2nd: Food in general."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A great stop! (5)","output":"### Answer: AVAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: stop\n A + VAST(great;immense).\nDefn: \u2026, in nautical parlance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Has sanction a new form? (8)","output":"### Answer: CONTAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Has\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 a new form) SANCTION."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medic, American, on senior programme (8)","output":"### Answer: DOCUSOAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: programme\n DOC(short for \"doctor\";a medic) + US(abbrev. for things American) **placed above**(on, in down clue) OAP(abbrev. for \"old age pensioner\";a senior person).\nDefn: \u2026 on TV that follows a group of people in a particular occupation or location over a period of time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bung dog round back of kennel (4)","output":"### Answer: PLUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bung\n PUG(a dwarf breed of dog) **containing**(round) **last letter of**(back of) \"kennel\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Male pointer finds tasty bit of bone (6)","output":"### Answer: MARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: tasty bit of bone\n M(abbrev. for \"male\") + ARROW(a pointer;a sign to show direction or position).\nNice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extreme force set to work, filling hole on roof of office (7)","output":"### Answer: GESTAPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extreme force\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to work) SET **contained in**(filling) GAP(a hole;a break in an object or between objects) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(roof of, in a down clue) \"office\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Modern life's ending in Belgian prison? (5-3)","output":"### Answer: SPACE AGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Modern\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's ending) \"life\" **contained in**(in) [SPA(a Belgian town) + CAGE(a prison)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finance company with plentiful supplies and many miles to travel (5,5)","output":"### Answer: WELLS FARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finance company\n WELLS(sources of plentiful supplies) **plus**(and) FAR(a great distance;many miles) + GO(to treavel). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peach lieutenant put in drink (6)","output":"### Answer: BELTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peach\n LT(abbrev. for \"lieutenant\", the rank) **contained in**(put in) BEER(alcoholic drink).\nDefn: An exceptionally good example of something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With half-scrubbed cleaner recycling bottles left for bottle bank? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: WINE CELLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: bottle bank\n **1st 2 letters of**(\u2026 half-scrubbed) \"With\" + **anagram of**(\u2026 recycling) CLEANER **containing**(bottles) \"L\"(abbrev. for \"left\").\nDefn: \u2026, for bottles of wine, that is. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loathe how much some directors get paid? (8)","output":"### Answer: EXECRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loathe \n [EXEC RATE](payment to some directors who could be executives;execs as well)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog beginning to kick hen with loud barking (8)","output":"### Answer: ELKHOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 barking;demented) [ **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"kick\" + HEN **plus**(with) LOUD]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entrance, dog kennels each way (7)","output":"### Answer: BEWITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entrance\n BITCH(a female dog) **containing**(kennels) EW(abbrev. for \"each-way\", a type of bet in, say, horse racing)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: John, with devout belief, renouncing it for a rough scrubber (6)","output":"### Answer: LOOFAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a rough scrubber\n LOO(a toilet;the john in slang) **plus**(with) \"faith\"(devout belief) **minus**(renouncing) \"it\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chihuahua, for example, a little Mexican in effect (6)","output":"### Answer: CANINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chihuahua, for example\n **Hidden in**(a little) \"Mexican in effect\".\nDefn: An example of which is the chihuahua."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird, yak or rabbit? (4)","output":"### Answer: CHAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird,yak or rabbit\n Double defn: 2nd: To talk at length, especially about trivial matters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Geriatric's party I'm a bit annoyed about (6)","output":"### Answer: DOTARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Geriatric\n DO(a party;social function) + **reversal of**(\u2026 about) DRAT!(what I exclaim when I'm a bit annoyed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Landowner introducing married daughter was embarrassed (8)","output":"### Answer: SQUIRMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: was embarrassed\n [ SQUIRE(a landowner) **containing**(introducing) M(abbrev. for \"married\") ] + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finish job in WC and look embarrassed (5)","output":"### Answer: FLUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finish job in WC,look embarrassed\n Double defn: 1st: Last thing to do after using the WC;water closet;the flush toilet itself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Travelling kings were sticking together, one might say (9)","output":"### Answer: SKEWERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: sticking together, one might say\n **Anagram of**(Travelling) KINGS WERE.\nDefn: Poking together, say, pieces of meat, one after the other, into a pointed stick. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forged bill in M&S or Aldi, say, a source of irritation (9)","output":"### Answer: CHILBLAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a source of irritation\n **Anagram of**(Forged) BILL **contained in**(in) CHAIN(an example of which;say, is the Marks & Spencer or Aldi chain stores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slight setback hampering European policies (5)","output":"### Answer: RULES \n ### Explanation: Definition: policies\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 setback) SLUR(a slight;a damaging remark) **containing**(hampering) E(abbrev. for \"European\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fashion etc, the Tudors extended (12)","output":"### Answer: OUTSTRETCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: extended\n **Anagram of**(Fashion) ETC, THE TUDORS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After study, no women find time for revision (12)","output":"### Answer: READJUSTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: revision\n READ(to study, say, at a university) **placed before**(After \u2026) [JUST MEN](only men, no women) **plus**(find) T(abbrev. for \"time\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run through museum unclothed, ending in shop (3,2)","output":"### Answer: USE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run through\n \"museum \" **minus its 1st and last letters**(unclothed) + **last letter of**(ending in) \"shop \"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandoned rebel leader probed by secret police (4,5)","output":"### Answer: CAST ASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandoned\n CADE(Jack, leader of a rebellion in 1450 England) **containing**(probed by) STASI(secret police of the former East Germany)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order to confine gangster for last two members of panel (9)","output":"### Answer: COMMITTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order to confine\n AL(Capone, alias Scarface, a gangster in Prohibition Era America) **replacing**(for) **last 2 letters of**(last two members of) \"committee\"(a panel;a group of people appointed for a specific function). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Single global enterprise returned early deposit (5)","output":"### Answer: UNWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Single\n UN(abbrev. for the United Nations, a global organisation) + **reversal of**(returned) DEW(the tiny drops of water deposited in the very early morning hours)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Without us, Oedipus Rex collapsed \u2014 shock treatment applied (8)","output":"### Answer: PEROXIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shock treatment applied\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 collapsed) [Oedipus Rex] **minus**(Without) \"us \".\nAnswer: \u2026, specifically hydrogen peroxide, used to bleach;treat one's shock;mass of thick hair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dam with added function, not the conventional sort (6)","output":"### Answer: WEIRDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: not the conventional sort\n WEIR(a low dam built across a river) **plus**(with added) DO(a social function;gathering)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One'll break faith with failing soldiers (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One'll break faith\n DEFECT(a failing;a flaw, say, in one's character) + OR(abbrev. for \"ordinary ranks\", non-commissioned soldiers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those visiting solicitors holding teacher up (8)","output":"### Answer: TOURISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those visiting\n TOUTS(those who solicit customers or clients) **containing**(holding) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) SIR(a form of address for a male teacher)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Airline lady's mounted remedial course (5)","output":"### Answer: REHAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: remedial course\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 mounted,in a down clue) [ BA(abbrev. for British Airways) + HER(possessive pronoun for a lady;a lady's) ].\nAnswer: Short for \"rehabilitation\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barman, in short, quite contrary to start with (6,7)","output":"### Answer: QUEENS COUNSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barman\n Abbrev. for which;in short, is \"QC\", the **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 to start with) \"quite contrary\".\nAnswer: \u2026, a senior barrister who, obviously, is a man (or woman) of the Bar;barristers collectively. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Individual approaching home with zeal (2,7)","output":"### Answer: IN EARNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: with zeal\n I(first person pronoun for one;an individual) + NEAR(coming near to;approaching) + NEST(home, for a bird, say). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mum wearing extremely leaky overall (6)","output":"### Answer: MAINLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: overall\n MA(informal term for one's mum;mother) + IN(wearing, as in \"he was in drag\") + **1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"leaky\".\nDefn: \u2026;on the whole."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study comes to an end, keeping good time (6)","output":"### Answer: DIGEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Study\n [ DIES(comes to an end) **containing**(keeping) G(abbrev. for \"good\") ] + T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: To ponder and understand information. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No Etonian detected at USA gathering? (5-8)","output":"### Answer: STATE EDUCATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: No Etonian\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 gathering) DETECTED AT USA.\nDefn: Descriptive of one who didn't attend a public school like Eton, but was educated in a state school in England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inscrutable type \u2014 he's quiet during lean times (3,6)","output":"### Answer: THE SPHINX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inscrutable type\n { [ HE'S + P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play softly;quietly) ] **contained in**(during) THIN(lean;unsubstantial) } + X(symbol for multiplication in arithmetic;times).\nAnswer: From Egyptian mythology where sphinxes gave people puzzles to solve, and thus were considered mysterious and inscrutable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He'll judge about six sheep, first in ring (8)","output":"### Answer: REVIEWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He'll judge\n RE(with reference to;about) VI(Roman numeral for \"six\") + EWE(female sheep) + **1st letter of**(first in) \"ring\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mobile characters in Tate don't care for? (6,2)","output":"### Answer: ATTEND TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: care for\n **Anagram of**(Mobile characters in) TATE DON'T."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loose car part regularly fixed in hour by champ (6)","output":"### Answer: HUBCAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loose car part\n **Every other letter, starting from the 1st, of**(regularly fixed in) \"hour by champ\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nutmeg's stopping show in German city (6)","output":"### Answer: WEIMAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: German city\n I'M(contraction of \"I AM\" or \"Nutmeg's;Nutmeg is\", the setter self-referentially) **contained in**(stopping) WEAR(to show;to exhibit a particular expression, as in \"she would wear a false smile\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beyond a double bend, river's clear blue (5)","output":"### Answer: AZURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: clear blue\n [ A + Z(when lain on its side, a symbol found on road signs indicating a double bend ahead) ] **placed before**(Beyond \u2026) URE(river in North Yorkshire, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beach god finds girl (6)","output":"### Answer: SANDRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n SAND(an expanse of, well, sand along the shore, that is, the beach) + RA(ancient Egyptian sun god)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chief old and small for example heading West (8)","output":"### Answer: GERONIMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chief\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 heading West, in an across clue) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") **plus**(and) MINOR(small, as opposed to major;larger) + EG(abbrev. for the Latin \"exempli gratia\";for example) ].\nDefn: \u2026 of one of the Apache tribes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Astronomer runs little school sending rotter outside (8)","output":"### Answer: HERSCHEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Astronomer\n [ R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores) + SCH(abbrev. for;little school) ] **contained in**(sending \u2026 outside) HEEL(a rotter;an untrustworthy person)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mourn first woman on collapsed rig (6)","output":"### Answer: GRIEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mourn\n EVE(the Biblical first female of the human race) **placed after**(on) **anagram of**(collapsed) RIG. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spanish district where one may drink port (6)","output":"### Answer: BARRIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish district\n BAR(a place where one may drink) + RIO(de Janeiro, Brazilian port)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lunatic another to box current champion booed (8)","output":"### Answer: ANTIHERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: champion booed\n **Anagram of**(Lunatic) ANOTHER **containing**(to box) I(symbol for electrical current in physics).\nDefn: The central character in a story, who one might call a champion, but who lacks the moral qualities associated with a conventional hero, and therefore might be booed for that.  An example is found in 14 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: British PC having to face the music \u2013 that's novel! (8,4)","output":"### Answer: BRIGHTON ROCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: novel\n B(abbrev. for \"British\") + RIGHT-ON(in keeping with fashionable liberal opinions and values;PC, abbrev. for \"politically correct\") **plus**(having to face) ROCK(a genre of popular music).\nDefn: \u2026 by English writer Graham Greene."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sewing initially confuses little one \u2013 could it be this? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: SADDLE STITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: this?\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"Sewing\" + ADDLES(confuses;muddles) + TITCH(a little;small person).\nAnswer: A stitch of thread, ie. sewing used to bound a magazine or booklet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bottle good as weapon (5,3)","output":"### Answer: NERVE GAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon\n NERVE(bottle;courage) + G(abbrev. for \"good\") + AS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sun exposed this high-flier's failings (6)","output":"### Answer: ICARUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: this high-flier\n Cryptic defn: The mythological Greek who flew too close to the sun, thus melting the wax attaching his wings (constructed by his father), resulting in his failure to fly and escape from Crete."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saint using web to find poem (6)","output":"### Answer: SONNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: poem\n S(abbrev. for \"Saint\") + ON(using, eg. a drug or drugs) + NET(a web;a network of fine threads) or [ON NET](using the Net;Internet to access the World Wide Web, possibly to get any poem you wish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agent in misery as wounded (8)","output":"### Answer: EMISSARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agent\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wounded) MISERY AS.**\nDefn: \u2026 in Greek mythology, who agreed to marry, but only to one who could outrun her. She was outsmarted by Hippomenes who had 3 golden apples he used to slow her down. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close friend in Grenadier Guards (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Close\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 Guards) \"friend in Grenadier\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rising pop celebrity upset old primate (6)","output":"### Answer: APEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: old primate\n **Reversal of**(Rising, in a down clue) PA(like \"pop\", an informal term for one's father) + **reversal of**(\u2026 upset, in a down clue) NAME(a celebrity;one who's famous)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Southern pirate in exploit that's illustrated (9)","output":"### Answer: DESCRIBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: illustrated\n [ S(abbrev. for \"Southern\") + CRIB(to copy illicitly;to pirate) ] **contained in**(in) DEED(an exploit).\nDefn: Explained or clarified something by giving examples."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inconstant peri had to love goddess (9)","output":"### Answer: APHRODITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: love goddess\n **Anagram of**(Inconstant) PERI HAD TO.\nDefn: \u2026 in Greek mythology, who provided the golden apples in 28 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Giant pig about to carry dog around (7)","output":"### Answer: GOLIATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Giant\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) HOG(a castrated male pig) **containing**(to carry) **reversal of**(\u2026 around) TAIL(to dog;to follow).\nDefn: In the Bible, a giant of a Philistine warrior.\nThis clue is very reminiscent of another by another setter that I'm blogging \u2013 great minds think alike!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tory supporters absolutely correct in opinion (5)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tory supporters,absolutely correct in opinion\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, as opposed to the Left end of the political spectrum; and 2nd: \u2026, as in \"she was absolutely correct in her opinion about \u2026\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hinge needs repair \u2013 that's Arab's comment! (5)","output":"### Answer: NEIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arab's comment\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 needs repair) HINGE.\nDefn: \u2026, ie. a sound made by one of a breed of horses originating in Arabia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Independent state positively in small man's grip (8)","output":"### Answer: MAVERICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Independent\n AVER(to state positively;to assert something is true) **contained in**(in \u2026's grip) MICK(a short-form for;small Michael, a man's name).\nDefn: Independent-minded or unorthodox. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular name for pub (3)","output":"### Answer: INN \n ### Explanation: Definition: pub\n IN(popular;trendy) + N(abbrev. for \"name\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: January not starting pleasant \u2013 in danger of soaking? (2,4,3)","output":"### Answer: ON THIN ICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in danger of soaking\n \"Month I\"(with the Roman numeral for \"1\", what you might call January, Month Number One of the year) **minus its 1st letter**(not starting) + NICE(pleasant).\nDefn: \u2026, if the answer is taken literally. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vehicle providing last trip in colour went through (9)","output":"### Answer: REHEARSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: went through\n HEARSE(the vehicle providing the last trip for one's body, to the cemetery or crematorium) **contained in**(in) RED(a colour).\nDefn: \u2026, say, a scene in a play."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One elder to wander all over the place (8)","output":"### Answer: DANEWORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One elder\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 all over the place) TO WANDER.\nDefn: A version of the elder shrub. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some colliers are buried (3)","output":"### Answer: LIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: are buried\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"colliers\".\nDefn: \u2026 in a particular place, as in \"their bodies are buried in that cemetery\".\nA possible connection to 16 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Die long time after Durbeyfield girl (7)","output":"### Answer: TESSERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Die\n ERA(a long period of time) **placed after**(after) TESS(short name for the main character, Teresa Durbeyfield, in Thomas Hardy's novel \"Tess of the d'Urbervilles\").\nDefn: As a singular of dice, a small cube, possibly used in constructing a mosaic.\nTess is described as an anti-heroine, cf. 12 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On strike \u2013 then work to escape (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTRUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: to escape\n OUT(to be on strike;taking industrial action) **plus**(then) RUN(to work;to function, as with, say, an appliance).\nA possible connection to 28 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mercenary having dined heartily tucked into meat (5)","output":"### Answer: VENAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mercenary\n **Middle letter of**(\u2026 heartily) \"dined\" **contained in**(tucked into) VEAL(meat of a calf, used as food).\nDefn: Open to being paid to do something dishonest or immoral.\nA possible connection to 12 across. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do well in grand public school (3,2)","output":"### Answer: GET ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do well\n G(abbrev. for \"grand\", $1000 or ?1000) + ETON(the English public school)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To get round trouble, cut class with southern mates? (7)","output":"### Answer: SAILORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: mates\n AIL(to trouble;to afflict suffering on) **contained in**(To get round \u2026) \"sort\"(a class;a type) **minus its last letter**(cut \u2026) **plus**(with) S(abbrev. for \"southern\").\nDefn: \u2026 on a ship, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greed is a wicked thing, Marx endlessly held (7)","output":"### Answer: AVARICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greed\n A + VICE(a wicked thing;sinful behaviour) **containing**(\u2026 held) \"Marx\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Windy lover sat outside King's Head is far too gassy! (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERTALKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: far too gassy\n **Anagram of**(Wind\u2013y;winding) LOVER SAT **containing**(outside) **1st letter of**(\u2026's Head) \"King\".\nDefn: \u2026, as with a windbag."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blooming heads of Religious Ed. like some Hoskins clues? (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: like some Hoskins clues\n OUT(blooming, as in \"the daffodils are out\") + **1st letters, respectively, of**(heads of) \"Religious Ed.\".\nDefn: Hoskins does set some that are unusual and shocking (to some). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical genre that's piano driven on occasion (5)","output":"### Answer: INDIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical genre\n **2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th letters of**(\u2026 on occasion) \"piano driven\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bojo, as his critics might say, is terribly smug on air (9)","output":"### Answer: IGNORAMUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bojo, as his critics might say\n **Anagram of**(terribly) SMUG ON AIR.\nDefn: \u2026, Bojo being the nickname for Boris Johnson, English politician who has his share of epithets thrown at him."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Giant boar sandwiches detective knocked back (7)","output":"### Answer: GOLIATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Giant\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 knocked back) [ HOG(a wild pig;a boar) **containing**(sandwiches) TAIL(a detective who shadows a suspect) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Light service after track blocked by Ford-model car (7)","output":"### Answer: LANTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light\n RN(abbrev. for the Royal Navy, the senior UK military service) **placed after**(after) [ LANE(a track;a path) **containing**(blocked by) T(an early model of cars made by Ford Motors) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot or freezing, Papa, you must put that on! (7)","output":"### Answer: POPULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hot\n POP(a term, like Papa, for one's father) + U(\"you\", as in mobile phone texting) **plus**(must put that on) LAR(acronym for Liquid Argon, which is a sub-zero;freezing substance \u2013 I'm not sure about this, as it is an uncommon acronym).\nDefn: In high demand;in fashion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A book club will be held in small hotel Saturday? (7)","output":"### Answer: SABBATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saturday\n A + B(abbrev. for \"book\") + BAT(a club, as used in baseball) **contained in**(will be held in) [ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + H(represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet) ].\nDefn: \u2026, being the Sabbath for Jews, as Sunday is for Christians."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dare we run about in it? (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dare we run about in it\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) DARE WE RUN.\nAnswer: The \"it\" in the definition.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skilful Bill drained pint without spillage in the end (5)","output":"### Answer: ADEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skilful\n [ AD(short for an advertisement, an example of which is the poster or bill) + \"pint\" **minus its inner letters**(drained \u2026) ] **containing**(without) **last letter of**(\u2026 in the end) \"spillage\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage clubs with United winger (3,2)","output":"### Answer: CUT IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manage\n C(abbrev. for the suit of clubs in card games) **plus**(with) U(abbrev. for \"United\", eg. in football club names) + TIT(the bird;winger;one using wings).\nDefn: \u2026;handle satisfactorily or successfully."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dear old Hoskins has nurses write last of clues (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPENSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dear\n [ EX-(prefix depicting something of old;former) + I'VE(contraction of \"I have\";Hoskins the setter has, self-referentially) ] **containing**(nurses) [ PEN(to write;to compose) + **last letter of**(last of) \"clues\" ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What one might see 5 players wearing in several papers? (3-4)","output":"### Answer: RED-TOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What one might see 5 players wearing,several papers\n Double defn: 1st: The red shirts;tops that Arsenal (answer to 5 down) football players might wear; and 2nd: Several newspapers, viz. the tabloids in the UK, named after their mastheads."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruddy upset to have gone in river (7)","output":"### Answer: DERWENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset) RED(ruddy, usually refering to one's complexion) + WENT(to have gone;departed).\nDefn: Any one of rivers in England and Australia with the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go wrong gossiping, primarily about my getting lucky (7)","output":"### Answer: SCORING \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting lucky\n [ SIN(to go wrong;to commit a moral offence) + **1st letter of**(\u2026, primarily) \"gossiping\" ] **containing**(about) COR!(like \"my!\", an exclamation of surprise).\nDefn: \u2026;succeeding in attracting a sexual partner for a casual liaison. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind to get out of head with methamphetamine (3)","output":"### Answer: ICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: methamphetamine\n \"nice\"(kind, as in \"how kind of you!\") **minus its 1st letter**(to get out of head).\nDefn: Slang for crystal meth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where one might see a number in pool being vigilant (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ON THE BALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: vigilant\n In the indoor game of pool, where one might see a number."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What a commercial angler might do, I'm told is egocentric (7)","output":"### Answer: SELFISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: egocentric\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, I'm told) \"sell fish\"(what a commercial fisherman might do with his catch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Football team with Butt and the rest of 'em reportedly (7)","output":"### Answer: ARSENAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Football team\n ARSE(British slang for \"butt\", one's posterior) **plus**(and) **homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) \"and all\"(the rest of them, as in \"he consumed the whole fruit, seeds and all\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mother's upset with yours and my Parisian fling (5)","output":"### Answer: AMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parisian fling\n **Reversal of**(\u2026's upset, in a down clue) MA(one's mother) **plus**(with) OUR(possessive pronoun for you and I together)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Given to drunkenness, I tee parent off about maternity initially (11)","output":"### Answer: INTEMPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Given to drunkenness\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) I TEE PARENT **containing**(about) **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"maternity\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One against soprano touching Hoskins up is a philosopher (7)","output":"### Answer: EMERSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a philosopher\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) [ NO(a vote against;one against) + S(abbrev. for \"soprano\") + RE(with reference to;touching on) + ME(the setter, Hoskins, self-referentially) ].\nAnswer: \u2026, Ralph Waldo, American philosopher."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worn-out dad with ideal tip for restoration? (11)","output":"### Answer: DILAPIDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worn-out\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for restoration) [DAD **plus**(with) IDEAL TIP]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bang bishop or Nina and Her Maj? Easy decision! (2-7)","output":"### Answer: NO-BRAINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Easy decision\n **Anagram of**(Bang) [ B(abbrev. for \"bishop\", in chess notation) + OR NINA] **plus**(and) ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, Her Maj;Majesty, the Queen of the UK)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I will jump on another quiet, shaven-headed doorman (7)","output":"### Answer: POUNCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I will jump on another\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play quietly) + \"bouncer\"(the doorman at a club, say, who keeps out undesirables) **minus its 1st letter**(shaven-headed \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Illegal items English royal kept in off-shore banks (7)","output":"### Answer: REEFERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illegal items\n ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, English royal, more specifically the Queen) **contained in**(kept in) REEFS(bars;banks of sand, rock, or coral, or similar material lying off-shore beneath the water surface).\nDefn: Hand-rolled cigarettes containing the illegal substance, cannabis. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get naked with editor having some lines? (7)","output":"### Answer: STRIPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: having some lines\n STRIP(to get naked) **plus**(with) ED(short for \"editor\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most sexy time beneath husband Barney after retiring (7)","output":"### Answer: HOTTEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most sexy\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **placed below**(beneath, in a down clue) { H(abbrev. for \"husband\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 after retiring) [SET TO](a noisy quarrel;a barney) }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No female to worry over contrary men, period! (5)","output":"### Answer: RETRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: period\n \"f\"(abbrev. for \"female\") **deleted from**(No \u2026 to) \"fret\"(to worry and be anxious about) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) **reversal of**(contrary) OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\", men in the military who are not commissioned).\nDefn: \u2026, as an adjective, signifying, say, styles and designs, characteristic of a past historical time, as in \"period clothing\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One with energy boxing foremost of Romany's Fury (3)","output":"### Answer: IRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fury\n [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **plus**(with) E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics) ] **containing**(boxing) **1st letter of**(foremost of) \"Romany\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Linguist said parrot had good luck (8)","output":"### Answer: POLYGLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Linguist\n **Homophone of**(said) \"Polly\"(a common name for a parrot) + G(abbrev. for \"good\") + LOT(one's luck;fortune, good or otherwise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give in over Christian fast (6)","output":"### Answer: RELENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give in\n RE(with reference to;about;over, as in \"the fight was over a girl\") + LENT(the period preceding Easter observed by Christians by fasting). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smooth and put in order (4)","output":"### Answer: FILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smooth,put in order\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, as with nails, say; and 2nd: \u2026, as with correspondence, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obstruction tactic, if burliest characters are drunk (10)","output":"### Answer: FILIBUSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obstruction tactic\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 are drunk) IF BURLIEST.\nDefn: \u2026, such as prolonged speaking, to stifle progress in a legislative assembly of, say, the reading of a bill."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deceased student unknown until recently (6)","output":"### Answer: LATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: recently\n LATE(deceased, as in \"the late Mr. So-and-so\") + L(letter displayed on a plate by a learner driver) + Y(symbol in mathematics to denote an unknown quantity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps let in car carrying instrument (8)","output":"### Answer: CLARINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\n **Anagram of**(Perhaps) LET IN CAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I avoided DIY for awful family (7)","output":"### Answer: DYNASTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: family\n \"I\" **deleted from**(avoided)\"DIY\" **plus**(for) NASTY(awful;unpleasant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harass with live blockade (7)","output":"### Answer: BESIEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harass\n BE(to live;to exist) + SIEGE(the blockade of a town or building by enemy forces).\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"the reporters came to besiege her when she arrived at court\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Farm gent made up piece (8)","output":"### Answer: FRAGMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: piece\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 made up) FARM GENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crafty lad gets around Scotsman for a nut (6)","output":"### Answer: ALMOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: a nut\n **Anagram of**(Crafty) LAD **containing**(gets around) MON(Scottish for \"man\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disagreeable Nana lets up by mistake (10)","output":"### Answer: UNPLEASANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disagreeable\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 by mistake) NANA LETS UP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set off in pinstripe (4)","output":"### Answer: TRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set off\n **Hidden in**(in) \"pinstripe\".\nDefn: \u2026;to trigger, as with a booby trap."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: EU's lot managed to make a mess (6)","output":"### Answer: TOUSLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to make a mess\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 managed) EU'S LOT.\nDefn: \u2026, as with a mass of hair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dispense with outfit uncle got terribly hot in (8)","output":"### Answer: UNCLOTHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispense with outfit\n UNCLE **containing**(got \u2026 in) **anagram of**(terribly) HOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lone hermit (8)","output":"### Answer: SOLITARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: A lone,hermit\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, as in \"a lone wolf\"; and 2nd: A recluse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Use keyboard of a kind (4)","output":"### Answer: TYPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Use keyboard,a kind\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hairy fly buzzing round you, say, very loudly (6)","output":"### Answer: FLUFFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hairy\n FLY **containing**(buzzing round) [ **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"you\"(as used in mobile texting) + FF(abbrev. for \"fortissimo\", musical direction to play very loudly) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New CIA list in emphatic kind of script (7)","output":"### Answer: ITALICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: emphatic kind of script\n **Anagram of**(New) CIA LIST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Copy book for period in game (8)","output":"### Answer: CRIBBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n CRIB(to copy;to plagiarise) + B(abbrev. for \"book\") + AGE(a long period of time).\nDefn: \u2026 of cards."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Timeless style is first model for this artistic movement (10)","output":"### Answer: CLASSICISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: artistic movement\n CLASSIC(in a timeless style, as in \"Casablanca is a classic movie\") + IS + **1st letter of**(first) \"model\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sun on knees, they say, causes symptom of a cold (6)","output":"### Answer: SNEEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: symptom of a cold\n S(abbrev. for \"sun\") + **homophone of**(\u2026, they say) \"knees\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps leaving set with missionary? (10)","output":"### Answer: EVANGELIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: missionary\n **Anagram of**(Perhaps) LEAVING SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peg to go on endlessly about each rule, initially for person who's juvenile (8)","output":"### Answer: TEENAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: person who's juvenile\n TEE(a peg;a short pin with a concave head used by golfers) + NAG(to go on endlessly about;to harry someone) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"each rule\".\nHeard this one?\nTiger Woods drives his BMW into a remote petrol station. As he bends to pick up the nozzle, two tees fell out of his pocket. The station attendant, ignorant of who Tiger is or even of golf, asks him what they are. \"They're tees\". \"What are they for?\" \"They're for resting my balls when I'm driving.\" \"Gee, those guys at BMW think of everything!\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shooting at the OK Corral? (8)","output":"### Answer: GUNFIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shooting\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the shootout between lawmen and outlaws in Tombstone, Arizona in the American Wild West."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traumatised, with no idea about level (7)","output":"### Answer: STRATUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: level\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) [\"Traumatised\" **minus**(with no) \"idea\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organised party for Frenchman without any particular purpose (6)","output":"### Answer: RANDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: without any particular purpose\n RAN(organised, as in \"organised a betting pool\") + DO(a party;a social function) **plus**(for) M(abbrev. for \"Monsieur\", a form of address for a Frenchman)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daft tricks seen in cats playing (6)","output":"### Answer: ANTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Daft tricks\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 playing) IN CATS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decay after time to move moderately fast (4)","output":"### Answer: TROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to move moderately fast\n ROT(to decay) **placed after**(after) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pocket found in short jeans, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: TROUSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pocket\n \"trousers\"(an example of which are;perhaps \"jeans\") **minus its last letter**(short \u2026).\nDefn: To receive or take something, especially money, for oneself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One giving speech unsurpassed on island (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BEST MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One giving speech\n BEST(unsurpassed) **plus**(on) MAN(island of that name in the Irish Sea).\nDefn: \u2026 at a wedding reception."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frame alien in fraud (7)","output":"### Answer: SETTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frame\n ET(abbrev. for \"extraterrestrial\";an alien from outer space) **contained in**(in) STING(a carefully planned operation to deceive;a fraud).\nDefn: The surroundings in which something is placed or where events take place."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stare at black line somewhere on face (7)","output":"### Answer: EYEBROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere on face\n EYE(to stare at) + B(abbrev. for \"black\") + ROW(an arrangement of similar things forming a line)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spin doctor cagiest about ways to display costs (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PRICE TAGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ways to display costs\n PR(abbrev. for \"public relations\", the activity of maintaining a favourable public image;a positive interpretation;spin on statements and events, say) + **anagram of** (doctor) CAGIEST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starting to transform ceremony that's overused (5)","output":"### Answer: TRITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: overused\n **1st letter of**(Starting to) \"transform\" + RITE(a ceremony, especially a spiritual one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bath robe hides sign of increased blood flow (5)","output":"### Answer: THROB \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign of increased blood flow\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 hides) \"Bath robe\".\nDefn: \u2026 to various parts of your body, hidden or not, by a bath robe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complain I have shortened goal (9)","output":"### Answer: OBJECTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: goal\n OBJECT(to complain against) + I'VE(contraction of;shortened \"I have\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sex with tenor among red hot ashes causes upsets (9)","output":"### Answer: EMBITTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: upsets\n [ IT(slang for sexual intercourse) **plus**(with) T(abbrev. for \"tenor\" in music) ] **contained in**(among) EMBERS(red hot ashes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joins golf course (5)","output":"### Answer: LINKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joins,golf course\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peer squeals endlessly, when excited (5)","output":"### Answer: EQUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, when excited) [ \"squeal\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(endlessly) ].\nDefn: One of equal status."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheeseparer to remove outside of stone (9)","output":"### Answer: SKINFLINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheeseparer\n SKIN(to remove the outside;skin of) + FLINT(a hard grey rock;stone).\nDefn: \u2026;a miser."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offence shadow government engendered initially (7)","output":"### Answer: UMBRAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offence\n UMBRA(shadow;darkness) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"government engendered\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aiming to change European picture (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: picture\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to change) AIMING + E(abbrev. for \"European\").\nDefn: To form a picture in the mind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Serious attention given to bird's place (7)","output":"### Answer: EARNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Serious\n EAR(one's attention;willingness to listen to others) **plus**(given to) NEST(a bird's place)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandons wastelands (7)","output":"### Answer: DESERTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandons,wastelands\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Throw drug to incompetent fool (7)","output":"### Answer: TOSSPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: incompetent fool\n TOSS(to throw) + POT(slang for the drug marijuana)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expose falsehood Romeo gives one separate from the pack (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one separate from the pack\n OUT(to expose;to show or state in the open) + LIE(a falsehood) + R(letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capture the sound of oceans (5)","output":"### Answer: SEIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capture\n **Homophone of**(the sound of) \"seas\"(oceans)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor and mother with part in performance (9)","output":"### Answer: RIGMAROLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: performance\n RIG(to doctor;to manipulate something fraudulently) + MA(term for one's mother) + ROLE(a part, in a theatrical or movie performance).\nDefn: An elaborate, long-winded performance mainly meaningless, put on just for show."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Praise Britain? Not so much (5)","output":"### Answer: BLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Praise\n B(abbrev. for \"Britain\") + LESS(not so much as)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dubious recycled plastic covering church (9)","output":"### Answer: SCEPTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dubious\n **Anagram of**(recycled) PLASTIC **containing**(covering) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).\nDefn: \u2026 of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird gets one drink (7)","output":"### Answer: MARTINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n MARTIN(a songbird of the swallow family) **plus**(gets) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nAnswer: A cocktail."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out of the running at this time and place (7)","output":"### Answer: NOWHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out of the running\n NOW(at this point in time) **plus**(and) HERE(at this particular place or position).\nDefn: Nowhere in;not in contention for an award or victory."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Struggle to get rid of dragon (9)","output":"### Answer: BATTLEAXE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dragon\n BATTLE(to struggle;to fight for) + AXE(to get rid of;to cut off).\nDefn: A fierce and intimidating woman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Defended fair on condition uncovered rides dismantled (9)","output":"### Answer: JUSTIFIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Defended\n JUST(fair;treating people equally) + IF(on condition;in the event that \u2026) + **anagram of**(\u2026 dismantled) [\"rides\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(uncovered \u2026) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kill former boyfriend with bit of envenomed sweet (7)","output":"### Answer: EXECUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kill\n EX(one's former boyfriend) **plus**(with) **1st letter of**(bit of) \"envenomed\" + CUTE(sweet;pretty)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Babies, regularly entertained by Oasis rivals, weep excessively (7)","output":"### Answer: BLUBBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: weep excessively\n **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(\u2026, regularly) \"Babies\" **contained in**(entertained by) BLUR(British rock band, rivals of Oasis, another British band). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More clamorous about one small charged particle returning (7)","output":"### Answer: NOISIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More clamorous\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning) [ RE(about;with reference to) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + S(abbrev. for \"small\") + ION(an atom or molecule carrying a net electrical charge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Topless artistes gyrating for people in chairs (7)","output":"### Answer: SITTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: people in chairs\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 gyrating) [ \"artistes\" **minus its 1st letter**(Topless \u2026) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brushed end of humerus and cried (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brushed\n **Last letter of**(end of) \"humerus\" **plus**(and) WEPT(cried;blubbered)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acts following foot faults (5)","output":"### Answer: FLAWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: faults\n LAWS(legislated acts of the government) **placed below**(following, in a down clue) F(abbrev. for \"foot\" \u2013 an alternative to the more often used \"ft\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A 20, exceptionally rare (9)","output":"### Answer: PRICELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: A 20,exceptionally rare\n Double defn: 1st: Hilarious;a scream, answer to 20 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bound to hold money at first, spend less (5)","output":"### Answer: SKIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: spend less\n SKIP(to bound;to jump) **containing**(to hold) **1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"money\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punk is beaten up by fifty associates (5,2)","output":"### Answer: LINKS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: associates\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 beaten up) PUNK IS **placed after**(by) L(Roman numeral for \"fifty\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coarse material from a Nazi leader? (7)","output":"### Answer: HESSIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coarse material\n HESS(Rudolf, Nazi leader, once deputy to Hitler) + -IAN(suffix forming adjectives from nouns, as in \"Newtonian mechanics\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inhabiting Transylvania, Gothic villain (4)","output":"### Answer: IAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: villain\n **Hidden in**(Inhabiting) \"Transylvania, Gothic\".\nDefn: \u2026 in Shakespeare's play, Othello    ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Children recalled eating meat, one in balls (10)","output":"### Answer: DELIVERIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: balls\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) SEED(children;products of one's male semen) **containing**(eating) [ LIVER(the flesh of an animal's liver used as food) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ].\nDefn: \u2026 bowled in cricket. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hail on moon, mind how you go (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEERIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: mind how you go\n CHEER(to hail;to praise;to applaud) **plus**(on) IO(one of planet Jupiter's moons).\nAnswer: An expression of good wishes to someone going."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fashionable bit about page viewing (10)","output":"### Answer: INSPECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: viewing\n IN(fashionable;trendy) + SECTION(a bit;a part of something) **containing**(about) P(abbrev. for \"page\").\nDefn: A once-over."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motorway exit? That's not sexy (4-3)","output":"### Answer: TURN-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Motorway exit,That's not sexy\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A stinker, abominable clue getting some stick (4,3)","output":"### Answer: POOL CUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: some stick\n POO(an excrement;a stinker) + **anagram of**(abominable) CLUE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Into clothes runs a snake (5)","output":"### Answer: KRAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: snake\n KIT(one's set of clothes) **containing**(Into \u2026) [ R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores) + A]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Too simple, might you say, to secure capital in retrospect \u2014 could this help? (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERDRAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: could this help\n OVER-DAFT(what one might use to describe;might you say, someone who is too;excessively simple-minded) **containing**(to secure) **1st letter of**(capital in) \"retrospect\".\nAnswer: Something which could help one in securing capital;financing.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition clue). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Period in gym when core ignored, I bet a schoolboy error? (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SPELLING MISTAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a schoolboy error\n SPELL(a short period of time, as in \"a cold spell\") + IN + \"gym\" **minus** **its middle letter**(\u2026 when core ignored) + I + STAKE(to bet, as in \"to stake your reputation on it\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor might find One Direction to be the dark secret of a child? (8,5)","output":"### Answer: MIDNIGHT FEAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: dark secret of a child\n **Anagram of**(Doctor) MIGHT FIND + EAST(one direction;a compass point).\nDefn: A child's activity not to be disclosed to his\/her parents."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheese, be mouldy please! (3,5)","output":"### Answer: BEL PAESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheese\n BE + **anagram of**(mouldy) PLEASE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saint and queen accessing two narrow areas (6)","output":"### Answer: ISTHMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: narrow areas\n [ ST(abbrev. for \"saint\") + HM(abbrev. for \"Her Majesty\", otherwise known as the Queen) **contained in**(accessing) II(Roman numeral for \"two\").\nAnswer: Plural of \"isthmus\", a narrow strip of land separating 2 bodies of water. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I help with church lesson, issue lost on some figure (9)","output":"### Answer: ISOSCELES \n ### Explanation: Definition: on some figure\n I + SOS(a signal asking for help) **plus**(with) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) + \"lesson\" **minus**(\u2026 lost) \"son\"(issue;male offspring).\nDefn: On;with reference to some figure, eg. a triangle, having 2 equal sides."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Row attributed to nuclear test site, sensitive area? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BIKINI LINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sensitive area\n LINE(a row of similar things) **placed after**(attributed to) BIKINI(Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, a former nuclear testing site).\nAnswer: Term for the area around the edge of the bottom half of a bikini, usually used in reference to the removal of pubic hair there, which could be a sensitive;painful procedure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In course of lifespan, is home let temporarily? It's standard fare in Europe (7,8)","output":"### Answer: SPANISH OMELETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: standard fare in Europe\n **Hidden in**(In course of) \"lifespan, is home let temporarily\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This is right, one viewed from the south in fact? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TRUE NORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: one viewed from the south in fact\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 viewed from the south, in a down clue) [ R(abbrev. for \"right\") + ONE] **contained in**(in) TRUTH(fact;reality).\nDefn: The direction along the Earth's surface along which one would be looking from a (relative) south position, as opposed to the magnetic north, which is the direction a compass needle would view.\nA WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Las Vegas employee with a worse lung problem? (8)","output":"### Answer: CROUPIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Las Vegas employee\n CROUP(an infection causing a problem with the lungs of children) + -IER(suffix indicating a higher degree of, or \"worse\" in the case of a problem).**\n\"Okay, boys. Place your bets and look  at your cards\u2026\" (or don't look?)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist has designed action that's perfect for a British summer? (8)","output":"### Answer: RAINCOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's perfect for a British summer\n RA(abbrev. for \"Royal Academician\", an artist who is a member of the Royal Academy of Arts) **plus**(has) **anagram of**(designed) ACTION.\nDefn: Something perfect of the British summer weather given its perverseness (indicated by the question mark)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second best joker (6)","output":"### Answer: SCREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: joker\n S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + CREAM(the best;the top)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Covering bottom of utensil, often slippery \u2014 is it? (6)","output":"### Answer: TEFLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Covering bottom of utensil, often slippery \u2014 is it\n **Last letter of**(bottom of, in a down clue) \"utensil\" **contained in**(Covering \u2026) **anagram of**(\u2026 slippery) OFTEN.\nAnswer: Trademark name for a layer of synthetic resin covering the bottom of, say, pots and pans, so that they are non-stick;slippery.\nA WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US songwriter, guy who tried, when suffering, to inspire love (5,7)","output":"### Answer: WOODY GUTHRIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: US songwriter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, when suffering) GUY WHO TRIED\n**containing**(to inspire) O(letter indicating 0;love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attractive source? More or less (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PRETTY WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: More or less\n PRETTY(attractive) + WELL(a source, say, of water)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close, quiet, unlit, empty (4)","output":"### Answer: SHUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Close\n SH(exclamation to urge or command to be quiet) + \"unlit\" **minus** **all its inner letters**(empty)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finish off religious building that is initially not thought suitable (10)","output":"### Answer: CONVENIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: suitable\n CONVENT(a religious buiding) **minus its last letter**(Finish off \u2026) + IE(abbrev. for the Latin \"id est\";that is) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(initially) \"not thought\".\nDefn: Fitting in well with one's needs, activities and plans, as in \"a time suitable for you\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Concert for first of May (4)","output":"### Answer: PROM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concert\n PRO(for;in support of, as in \"a pro-communist organisation\") + **1st letter of**(first of) \"May\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cracking guys back \u2013 see order after unravelling? (4-8)","output":"### Answer: CODE-BREAKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cracking guys\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after unravelling) BACK \u2013 SEE ORDER.\nDefn: \u2026, cracking ciphers, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former inhabitant of Africa \u2013 island fellow (9)","output":"### Answer: RHODESIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former inhabitant of Africa\n RHODES(a Greek island) + IAN(a name for a fellow).\nDefn: \u2026, viz. the territory that is now Zimbabwe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One going downhill fast in winter? (5)","output":"### Answer: SKIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One going downhill fast in winter\n Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tom's cry maybe as ambition rebuffed \u2013 \"That hurts!\" (5)","output":"### Answer: MIAOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tom's cry\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rebuffed) AIM(ambition;aspiration) + OW(an exclamation from one who is in pain).\nDefn: \u2026, a tomcat, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imply some get a cider pack on way back (9)","output":"### Answer: PREDICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imply\n **Hidden in**(some) **reversal of**(\u2026 on way back) \"get a cider pack\".\nAnswer: To connote, as in \"war predicates pain and suffering\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smutty communications? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: SMOKE SIGNALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smutty communications\n Cryptic defn: Not obscene \"smutty\", but sooty \"smutty\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surprise visit of Gunners tracked by papers (4)","output":"### Answer: RAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surprise visit\n RA(abbrev. for the \"Royal Artillery\", the military unit with the big guns, aka the Gunners) **plus**(tracked by) ID(short for identity papers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tailor the brand, it's tough and realistic (4-6)","output":"### Answer: HARD-BITTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: tough and realistic\n **Anagram of**(Tailor) THE BRAND, IT.\nDefn: \u2026;unsentimental."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Source of light circuit Mike's installed (4)","output":"### Answer: LAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of light\n LAP(one circuit round the track in a race) **containing**(\u2026's installed) M(letter represented by \"Mike\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Age \u2013 it helps \u2013 working in diplomatic post? (10)","output":"### Answer: LEGATESHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: diplomatic post\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 \u2013 working) AGE \u2013 IT HELPS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bill in gym showing speed of movement (4)","output":"### Answer: PACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: speed of movement\n AC(abbrev. for \"account\";a bill;a statement of what's due) **contained in**(in) PE(abbrev. for \"physical education\";the gym period in school). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird near inlet regularly (4)","output":"### Answer: ERNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n **2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"near inlet\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gee! He won't bet! Unexpectedly novel (3,2-7)","output":"### Answer: THE GO-BETWEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: novel\n **Anagram of**(\u2026! Unexpectedly) GEE! HE WON'T BET.\nDefn: \u2026 by Leslie Hartley, British novelist, whose novel was adapted for film, stage, and television."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forgo gesture, by sound of it (5)","output":"### Answer: WAIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forgo\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, by sound of it) \"wave\"(a gesture of the hand).\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"to forgo one's rights\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learner on farm referring to a weather forecast maybe (4-5)","output":"### Answer: LONG-RANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: referring to a weather forecast maybe\n L(letter displayed by a learner driver) + ON + GRANGE(a large farmhouse with its various farm buildings).\nDefn: \u2026, as opposed to today's or tomorrow's forecast."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Defying convention, smuggling in millions, sealed (10)","output":"### Answer: HERMETICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sealed\n HERETICAL(defying convention;going against what is generally accepted) **containing**(smuggling in) M(abbrev. for \"millions\").\nDefn: Descriptive of something sealed to make it airtight."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revise term in contrived manner? He might (4-6)","output":"### Answer: TIME-SERVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revise term in contrived manner? He might\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in contrived manner) REVISE TERM.\nAnswer: One who changes or contrives his views to suit prevailing circumstances or fashion.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unease about extremely reckless story raised in song (12)","output":"### Answer: MARSEILLAISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: song\n MALAISE(a feeling of unease whose exact cause is hard to identify) **containing**(about) [ **1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"reckless\" + **reversal of**(\u2026 raised, in a down clue) LIE(a story;a fabrication) ].\nDefn: Preceded by \"La\", the French national anthem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quarterly test including obscure terms (10)","output":"### Answer: TRIMESTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quarterly\n TRIAL(a test) **containing**(including) **anagram of**(obscure) TERMS.\nAnswer: Of a period of 3 months, a quarter of a year. The definition, though, means \"occurring once every 3 months\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Speaker I introduced to parent agreed postponement (10)","output":"### Answer: MORATORIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: agreed postponement\n [ ORATOR(a speaker) + I] **contained in**(introduced to) MUM(term for one's female parent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confidentially at home chatter about foursome (2,7)","output":"### Answer: IN PRIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confidentially\n [ IN(at home) + PRATE(to chatter;to talk excessively and pointlessly) ] **containing**(about) IV(Roman numeral for \"four\", or, a foursome)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upset Aidan's girl (5)","output":"### Answer: NADIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n **Anagram of**(Upset) AIDAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard to avoid temporary difficulty or seven-year one? (4)","output":"### Answer: ITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: seven-year one\n \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hard\") **deleted from**(to avoid) \"hitch\"(a temporary difficulty;a snag).\nDefn: That which needs to be scratched after seven years of matrimony, the time, it is suggested, when married bliss declines."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird reduced \u2013 a bargain (4)","output":"### Answer: SNIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bargain\n \"snipe\"(a wading bird) **minus its last letter**(reduced)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist William's crazy giving up whiskey (7)","output":"### Answer: MILLAIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 crazy) \"William's\" **minus**(giving up) \"w\"(letter represented by \"whiskey\" in the phonetic alphabet).\nAnswer: John Everett, English painter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek poet's energy about to inspire one of her letters (7)","output":"### Answer: SAPPHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek poet's\n [ SAP(energy;vigour) + C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about, in relation to dates and periods) ] **containing**(to inspire) PHI(a letter in the Greek alphabet).\nAnswer: Relating to;of;\u2026's Sappho, Archaic Greek poetess from the island **\nof Lesbos."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suffering disease, charge 1's applicator (10)","output":"### Answer: PAINTBRUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1's applicator\n PAIN(suffering) + TB(abbrev. for \"tuberculosis\", a bacterial disease, affecting the lungs especially) + RUSH(to charge at;to dash at in an attempt to attack or capture).\nDefn: Applicator (of paint) that would be used by Millais;answer to 1 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A turn in northern waters? (6)","output":"### Answer: NAUSEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A turn\n [A + U(-turn;an about-face) ] **contained in**(in) [ N(abbrev. for \"northern\") + SEA(the waters;the area of water around a particular area, as in \"the Scottish waters\") ].\nDefn: The feeling you'd get if you were seasick."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rice stirred with milk, a speciality of 22 10 (8)","output":"### Answer: LIMERICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: a speciality of 22 10\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 stirred \u2026) [RICE **plus**(with) MILK].\nDefn: A poetic form popularised by Edward Lear;anwers to 22 down and 10 across, an example of which is:**\nThere was a man from Nantucket \u2026 you know the rest!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1's supporter savages parasite (9)","output":"### Answer: MAULSTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1's supporter\n MAULS(savages;scratches and tears) + TICK(a blood-sucking parasite).\nDefn: What Millais;answer to 1 across might use to support his painting arm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German agent turned Yankee traveller (5)","output":"### Answer: GYPSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: traveller\n G(abbrev. for \"German\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 turned) SPY(a secret agent) + Y(letter denoted by \"Yankee\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left in dilemma, as was Gloucester in 27 10 (5)","output":"### Answer: BLIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: as was Gloucester in 27 10\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(in) BIND(a dilemma;a difficult situation).\nDefn: \u2026, that is, the Earl of Gloucester in Shakespeare's King Lear;answers to 27 and 10 across, who had his eyes gouged out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative US campus backed dead judge (9)","output":"### Answer: CALCULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: judge\n C(abbrev. for a member of the Conservative Party) + **reversal of**(\u2026 backed) UCLA(abbrev. for the University of California, Los Angeles, a US university) + LATE(dead;deceased)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's temporarily transferred function on river (8)","output":"### Answer: SECONDEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's temporarily transferred\n SEC(abbrev. for \"secant\", a trigonometrical function in mathematics) + ON + DEE(any of the rivers in the UK and Australia with the same name).**\nDefn: \u2026, from, say, one department in an organisation to another."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rejected 22 10 for one prize (6)","output":"### Answer: REWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: prize\n **Reversal of**(Rejected) DRAWER(an example of which;for one was Edward Lear;answers to 22 down and 10 across, who in addition to writing was also an illustrator)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beatles (two) see boss (4,4,2)","output":"### Answer: JOHN PAUL II \n ### Explanation: Definition: see boss\n JOHN, PAUL(Lennon and McCartney respectively, 2 of the Beatles) + II(Roman numeral for \"two\").\nDefn: \u2026, that is, the head of the Holy See in Rome, responsible for the governance of all Catholics. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disliking learning about play (4,4)","output":"### Answer: KING LEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: play\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 about) \"Disliking learning\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disrupt current London theatre offensive (7)","output":"### Answer: INTRUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disrupt\n I(symbol for electrical current in physics) + NT(abbrev. for the Royal National Theatre, based in London) + RUDE(offensive). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Target revolutionary in service in 27 10's state (7)","output":"### Answer: MADNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 27 10's state\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 revolutionary) END(a target;an objective) **contained in**(in) MASS(a Christian religious service).\nDefn: The mental state of King Lear;answers to 27 and 10 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oriental artwork embargo in furniture shop (7)","output":"### Answer: IKEBANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oriental artwork\n BAN(an embargo;an official ban on trade and other commercial activity with a particular state) **contained in**(in) IKEA(the Swedish-founded ready-to-assemble furniture shop)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good singers have large chests (5)","output":"### Answer: LARKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good singers\n L(abbrev. for \"large\") + ARKS(chests -ask Indiana Jones).\nDefn: \u2026 that fly.**\nAnd, as the clue says:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start of major scheme in Italy needs graft (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPLANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: graft\n **1st letter of**(Start of) \"major\" + PLAN(a scheme;a design to achieve an objective) ] **contained in**(in) IT(abbrev. for Italy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A tortuous maths problem involving tubes (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTHMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: problem involving tubes\n A + **anagram of**(tortuous) MATHS.\nDefn: \u2026 of your respiratory system."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picture beam blocking entrance (9)","output":"### Answer: PORTRAYAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picture\n RAY(a beam, of light, say) **contained in**(blocking) PORTAL(an entrance;a doorway)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vets less quiet bugs (7)","output":"### Answer: INSECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bugs\n \"inspects\"(vets;screens) **minus**(less) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play quietly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fit guy, about 40, with a fashion magazine in city (3-2-8)","output":"### Answer: AIX-LA-CHAPELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\n [ AI(A1;in excellent condition;fit, with the Roman numeral substitution) + CHAP(a guy;a male) ] **containing**(about) [ XL(Roman numeral for 40) **plus**(with) A] + ELLE(a worldwide fashion magazine of French origin).\nDefn: The French name for the German city of Aachen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Laird's way to acquire county with river (9)","output":"### Answer: LANDOWNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Laird\n [ LANE(a way;a narrow road) **containing**(to acquire) DOWN(a Northern Ireland county) ] **plus**(with) R(abbrev. for \"river\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Told story about restricting wife's rest (3-4)","output":"### Answer: LIE-DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: rest\n LIED(told story;told an untruth) + ON(about, as in \"the talk was about politics\") **containing**(restricting) W(abbrev. for \"wife\").\nDefn: \u2026 by, well, lying down on a bed, sofa, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First of clues (1 across) nearly upset island (7)","output":"### Answer: CORSICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset) [ **1st letter of**(First of) \"clues\" + I(Roma numeral for 1) + \"across\" **minus** **its last letter**(nearly) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shades cover personnel facilities (7)","output":"### Answer: THRONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: facilities\n TONES(shades differentiating how bright or deep colours are) **containing**(cover) HR(abbrev. for \"human resources\";personnel \u2013 what used to be called the Personnel Dept. is now the HR Dept., which is refered to by its detractors as the Dept. of Human Remains \u2013 apologies to anyone in that field).\nDefn: \u2026 in the toilet, informally. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 27 initially engendered conflict between daughters (6)","output":"### Answer: EDWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 27\n **1st letter of**(initially) \"engendered\" + [ WAR(conflict) **contained in**(between) D,D(abbrev. for \"daughter\" x2;\"daughters\") ].\nDefn: King;answer to 27 across. Would this be King Edward IV of England who was a leading participant in the Wars of the Roses.  Or could there be a typo, with \"10\" being the definition instead \u2013 I don't know; I'm only guessing. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come round with a Scotsman (5)","output":"### Answer: WAKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come round\n W(abbrev. for \"with\") + A + KEN(a male name of Scottish origin).\nDefn: \u2026 after being unconscious) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slaughter back-seat driver? Essentially, yes (7)","output":"### Answer: CARNAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slaughter\n [CAR NAG](what one might call a back-seat driver) + **middle letter of**(Essentially) \"yes\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large cups full of spirit for Hoskins? (7)","output":"### Answer: MUGGINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hoskins\n MUGS(large cups) **containing**(full of) GIN(a spirit;a strong alcoholic drink).\nAnswer: In slang, what one might humorously use to refer to oneself;Hoskins, the setter, self-referentially."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gents in Ohio regularly suffering consumption (9)","output":"### Answer: INGESTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: consumption\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 suffering) [GENTS IN + **1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"Ohio\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study bit of lovemaking and make some money (5)","output":"### Answer: LEARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Study\n **1st letter of**(bit of) \"lovemaking\" **plus**(and) EARN(to make some money)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US outlet some tried to present in a different way (4,5)","output":"### Answer: DIME STORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: US outlet\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to present in a different way) SOME TRIED.\nDefn: In the US, a retail outlet selling a wide variety of inexpensive items."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn and leave (2,3)","output":"### Answer: GO OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn,leave\n Double defn: 1st: Of milk, to turn bad;become sour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seaside breezes? That could be good for one! (7)","output":"### Answer: DISEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: That could be good for one\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 breezes;drifts) SEASIDE.\nDefn: Something that seaside breezes and air are reputed to cure;be good for.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do wrong snarfing heroin and a little punch? (7)","output":"### Answer: SHINDIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do\n SIN(a wrong) **containing**(snarfing;eating or drinking quickly) H(abbrev. for \"heroin\" in slang) + DIG(a little punch;a poke).\nDefn: A social function."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Huge Lover? Cool down, taking a short moment! (7)","output":"### Answer: FANATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Huge Lover\n FAN(to cool down, with, well, a fan) **plus**(taking) A + \"tick\"(a moment, as in \"I'll be with you in a tick\") **minus its last letter**(short \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dirty old man's brother has one after stripping (7)","output":"### Answer: UNCLEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dirty\n UNCLE(one's old man's;father's brother) + \"has one\" **minus their 1st and last letters, respectively**(after stripping)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer of simple harmonies (5)","output":"### Answer: LEHAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n **Hidden in**(of) \"simple harmonies\".\nAnswer: Franz, Austo-Hungarian composer, known for his operettas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guy responsible for the phonebook's demise? (9)","output":"### Answer: STRONGMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guy responsible for the phonebook's demise\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the feat of strength of ripping a phonebook with bare hands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Toilet trips (finally) after a pair of spicy dishes? (5)","output":"### Answer: ALOOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pair of spicy dishes\n [ LOO(slang for the toilet) + **last letter of**(finally) \"trips\" ] **placed after**(after) A.\nDefn: Any of South Asian, and presumably spicy, dishes whose names come from their main ingredient of \"aloo\";potatoes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How a man might dress, having a non-conservative bent? (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: TO THE LEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: How a man might dress\n [TO THE LEFT](of the political spectrum;inclined to be non-conservative).\nDefn: A possible;might be answer to the tailor's question \"How do you dress?\" translated as an enquiry as to which side of his trousers' crotch a man stows his limb; the purpose of the question apparently being to avoid any run-ins while taking inner leg measurements.\nI can't believe, contrary to what the clue implies, that all male Conservatives are right-handed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Headlocks! (7)","output":"### Answer: TRESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Headlocks\n Cryptic defn: A person's hair;locks on the head, and not the wrestling holds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old fools point poets away from Brighton's front (7)","output":"### Answer: DOTARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old fools\n DOT(a point) + \"bards\"(poets) **minus**(away from) **1st letter of**(\u2026's front) \"Brighton\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kid told off outside The Crown in Lowestoft (5)","output":"### Answer: CHILD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kid\n CHID(past tense of \"chide\";to rebuke;to tell off) **containing**(outside) **1st letter of**(The Crown in;the top of, in a down clue) \"Lowestoft\".\nAnd Hoskins is not imagining things: there is a pub called The Crown in Lowestoft. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piece of paper (3)","output":"### Answer: RAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece,paper\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 of cloth, say; and 2nd: Not so complimentary term for a newspaper. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One helping Texan behind on time isn't a rogue (9)","output":"### Answer: ASSISTANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One helping\n ASS(what one might call a Texan's behind;rear end, an Americanism equivalent to the British \"arse\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **anagram of**(\u2026 rogue) [ T(abbrev. for \"time\") + ISN'T A] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preface of exceptionally good book summary (7)","output":"### Answer: EPITOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: summary\n **1st letter of**(Preface of) \"exceptionally\" + PI(short for \"pious\"; good, religiously) + TOME(a large scholarly book).\nDefn: \u2026 of a written work;an abstract."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Social conduct of people at station, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: MANNERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Social conduct\n MAN-NERS(what one might call;perhaps, those who man a post;station, like \"runners\" are those who run). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posh Liberal bound in restraint here? (5)","output":"### Answer: GULAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: in restraint here\n [ U(letter signifying \"upper class\";posh) + L(abbrev. for \"Liberal\", a member of the Liberal political party) ] **contained in**(bound in) GAG(a restraint to prevent one from speaking freely or giving information).\nDefn: \"here\" being a forced labour prison camp, originally created in the Soviet Union.\nA WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'm a sod with an ego weirdly doing well (2,1,4,4)","output":"### Answer: IN A GOOD SEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: doing well\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 weirdly) [I'M A SOD **plus**(with) AN EGO].\nDefn: \u2026, especially financially, in North England dialect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe Billy the Kid's issue with a bad hat? (3,2,1,3)","output":"### Answer: SON OF A GUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bad hat\n One who may be the son;issue of Billy the Kid, an American Old West outlaw and gunfighter;gun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I hate folk confusing metaphors and similes essentially (11)","output":"### Answer: MISANTHROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I hate folk\n **Anagram of**(confusing) [METAPHORS + **middle letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 essentially) \"and similes\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I left Don messing about with a wood-stripper (9)","output":"### Answer: DEFOLIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood-stripper\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 messing about \u2026) [ I LEFT DON **plus**(with) A ].\nDefn: Chemical that removes;strips leaves from trees and plants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Live together (2,7)","output":"### Answer: IN CONCERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Live,together\n  Double Defn: 1st: Descriptive of a performance in person, as, say, with a concert, ie. not recorded. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When to support actors touring independent houses (7)","output":"### Answer: CASITAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: houses\n AS(when, as in \"when you enter the room, look around\") **placed below**(to support) CAST(group of actors in a play or film) **containing**(touring) I(abbrev. for \"Independent\", one who is not a member of any political party).\nAnswer: Diminutive of \"casas\", Spanish for \"houses\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A French editor welcoming singer without standing? (7)","output":"### Answer: UNRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: without standing\n [ UN(French for the article \"a\") + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\") ] **containing**(welcoming) RAT(one who sings, informing on somebody to the authorities). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flowers and chocolates (5)","output":"### Answer: ROSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flowers,chocolates\n Double defn: 2nd: Name of a selection of chocolates made by Cadbury."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those against holding onto Troy's fivers? (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: fivers\n NOES(those against, as opposed to the \"yeses\", those in agreement) **containing**(holding onto) T(symbol for Troy, a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones).\nDefn: Form of money in denominations of \u00a35 or $5."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attention clothes should come with no top (3)","output":"### Answer: EAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attention\n \"gear\"(one's set of clothes) **minus its 1st letter**(should come with no top, in a down clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Options to change the indigenous population (12)","output":"### Answer: ALTERNATIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Options\n ALTER(to change) + NATIVES(members of the indigenous population)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look back at student amid applause for the Netherlands (7)","output":"### Answer: HOLLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: the Netherlands\n [ **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) LO(to look, as in \"lo and behold\") **plus**(at) L(letter displayed by and signifying a learner;student driver) ] **contained in**(amid) HAND(applause, as in \"please give a hand for the next performer\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rotten coaching without a reference to Italian food (7)","output":"### Answer: GNOCCHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian food\n **Anagram of**(Rotten) \"coaching\" **minus**(without \u2026 reference) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Church features in play about old Greek capital (7)","output":"### Answer: DRACHMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: old Greek capital\n CH(abbrev. for \"church\") **contained in**(features in \u2026 about) DRAMA(a play).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. currency, before the country joined the Eurozone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Untidy pair Meg makes a witty remark (7)","output":"### Answer: EPIGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a witty remark \n **Anagram of**(Untidy) PAIR: MEG."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retirement remit cancelled and re-arranged to go in (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: to go in \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 and re-arranged) \"Retirement\" **minus**(\u2026 cancelled, the letters in) \"remit\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In favour of having been tried, but complained (9)","output":"### Answer: PROTESTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: complained \n PRO(in favour of, in contrast to \"anti\") + TESTED(having been tried)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's the page, briefly, for cooking pasta (9)","output":"### Answer: SPAGHETTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: pasta \n **Anagram of**(\u2026, for cooking) [IT'S THE + \"page\" **minus**\n**its last letter**(briefly) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Road maker's quiet, say (5)","output":"### Answer: PAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Road maker\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play quietly) + AVER(to say;to declare)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Awfully bad sign for part of the body (7)","output":"### Answer: ABDOMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of the body\n **Anagram of**(Awfully) BAD + OMEN(a sign portending the future)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit found travelling to Capri (7)","output":"### Answer: APRICOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\n **Anagram of**(found travelling) TO CAPRI."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crowds run in underwear (7)","output":"### Answer: THRONGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crowds\n R(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores) **contained in**(in) THONGS(very brief underwear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's important to cut off end of circular and redistribute (7)","output":"### Answer: CRUCIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's important\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 and redistribute) \"circular\" **minus**\n**its last letter**(to cut off end of \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blame puny Leo, perhaps, for not being able to find work (12)","output":"### Answer: UNEMPLOYABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not being able to find work\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, perhaps) BLAME PUNY LEO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not less, if nothing else (2,5)","output":"### Answer: AT LEAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not less,if nothing else\n Double defn: 1. \u2026 than; and 2nd: As in \"he should, if nothing else, be doing that\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheater embarrassed tutor (7)","output":"### Answer: TEACHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tutor\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 embarrassed) CHEATER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Russian vehicle, darling, used for celebrity's reception (3,6)","output":"### Answer: RED CARPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: used for celebrity's reception\n RED(a Communist, a Russian of the older generation, perhaps) + CAR(a motor vehicle) + PET(a darling;a favourite)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marguerite lost merit in debate (5)","output":"### Answer: ARGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: debate\n \"Marguerite\" **minus**(lost) \"merit\". No anagram necessary for either word."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worship of a false god is oriental (7)","output":"### Answer: IDOLISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worship\n IDOL(a false god) + IS + E(abbrev. for \"eastern\";oriental)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Passage from former partner's chapter's unfairly pert (7)","output":"### Answer: EXCERPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passage\n EX(one's former partner) + C(abbrev. for \"chapter\") + **anagram of**(unfairly) PERT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Test case I hid clumsily there's no turning back! (3,3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: THE DIE IS CAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: there's no turning back!\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 clumsily) TEST CASE I HID."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am pretty likely to act in a way that's over the top (12)","output":"### Answer: IMMODERATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: likely to act in a way that's over the top\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\") + MODERATELY(pretty;kind of;sort of, as in \"a pretty successful actor\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps go charily with this form of rule (9)","output":"### Answer: OLIGARCHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: this form of rule\n **Anagram of**(Perhaps) GO CHARILY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firedog is also metal (7)","output":"### Answer: ANDIRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firedog\n AND(is also;too) + IRON(a metal element)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Word that sounds like another primate (male) around New York (7)","output":"### Answer: HOMONYM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Word that sounds like another\n HOMO(with a capital \"H\", a genus of primates of which Homo sapiens are the present-day representatives) + M(abbrev. for \"male\") **containing**(around) NY(abbrev. for New York)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Each time, rub out trouble (7)","output":"### Answer: PERTURB \n ### Explanation: Definition: trouble\n PER(each, as in \"per person\") + T(abbrev. for \"time\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 out) RUB.\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Immunising agent that vice can ruin (7)","output":"### Answer: VACCINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immunising agent\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ruin) VICE CAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alan's trick through the nose (5)","output":"### Answer: NASAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: through the nose\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 trick) ALAN'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rise awkwardly to position of defiance (10)","output":"### Answer: RESISTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: defiance\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 awkwardly) RISE **plus**(to) STANCE(a position;the way one stands, as with, say, a boxer in the ring)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Runs behind vessel (4)","output":"### Answer: RAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: vessel\n R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket score) + AFT(the back part;the behind, say, of an ocean going vessel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow put away fortune (4)","output":"### Answer: FATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fortune\n F(abbrev. for \"Fellow\", a member in a learned society) + ATE(put away;to have entirely eaten a lot of food)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trace toxin circulating in blood (10)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: blood\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 circulating) TRACE TOXIN.\nDefn: \u2026, used figuratively to mean one's ancestry;ethnicity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Planes crashed in Italy (6)","output":"### Answer: NAPLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Italy\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 crashed) PLANES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Encourage with popular drink (8)","output":"### Answer: INSPIRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Encourage\n IN(popular;in fashion) + SPIRIT(alcoholic drink)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers cauterise companion in investigation (8)","output":"### Answer: RESEARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: investigation\n RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers in the military) + SEAR(to burn the surface of with sudden intense heat;to cauterise) + CH(abbrev. for \"Companion of Honour\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl briefly eats English beef (4)","output":"### Answer: VEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: beef\n VAL(short;briefly for the feminine name, Valerie) **containing**(eats) E(abbrev. for \"English\").\nDefn: \u2026 from a young calf. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught part of face a blow (4)","output":"### Answer: CLIP \n ### Explanation: C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores) + LIP(part of one's face).\nDefn: A glancing hit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ploughman keeps time for a novel (8)","output":"### Answer: THRILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a novel\n TILLER(a ploughman;one who uses a till) **containing**(keeps) HR(abbrev. for \"hour\", a period of time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bloke to swindle student getting popular instrument (8)","output":"### Answer: MANDOLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\n MAN(a bloke;a chap) + DO(to swindle;to cheat) + L(letter signifying a student driver) **plus**(getting) IN(popular;in fashion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revive space traveller with oxygen (4,2)","output":"### Answer: COME TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revive\n COMET(an object of ice and dust travelling thought outer space) **plus**(with) O(in chemistry, symbol for the element, oxygen)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Housekeeper to speak to girl (10)","output":"### Answer: CHATELAINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Housekeeper\n CHAT(to speak to) + ELAINE(a girl's name).**\n\u2026 and the keys to the house are attached to the chatelaine hanging from the chatelaine's belt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge rent (4)","output":"### Answer: TEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge,rent\n Double defn: 1st: To move very quickly; and 2nd: A split caused by pulling apart."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor keeps a small ruler (4)","output":"### Answer: TSAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruler\n TAR(informal term for a sailor) **containing**(keeps) S(abbrev. for \"small\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scholar has sense to respect officer of the law (10)","output":"### Answer: MAGISTRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: officer of the law\n MA(abbrev. for \"Master of Arts\", a scholar) **plus**(has) GIST(the sense;the general meaning of a speech or text) + RATE(to respect;to have a high opinion of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oriental couple admitting an issue (7)","output":"### Answer: EMANATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: issue\n E(abbrev. for \"Eastern\";Oriental + MATE(to couple;unite sexually) **containing** (admitting) AN.\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One type of wood is the best (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: the best\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + DEAL(fir or pine wood used for building)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exchange rate certain to provide wealth (8)","output":"### Answer: TREASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wealth\n **Anagram of**(Exchange) RATE + SURE(certain;without any doubt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lacking reputation despite anything to the contrary (15)","output":"### Answer: NOTWITHSTANDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: despite anything to the contrary\n [NOT WITH](lacking) STANDING(reputation;status)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pass electrical engineer assimilating circuits (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pass\n EE(abbrev. for \"electrical engineer) **containing**(assimilating) LAPS(circuits round, say, a racetrack)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Romeo upset relative in recovery (9)","output":"### Answer: RETRIEVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: recovery\n R(letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet) + **anagram of**(upset) RELATIVE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruddy amateur in a state (7)","output":"### Answer: FLORIDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a state\n FLORID(ruddy;having a flushed complexion) + A(abbrev. for \"amateur\").\nDefn: \u2026 in the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One dispatches journalist supporting one-time president (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPEDITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One dispatches\n EDITOR(a senior journalist) **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) [ EX-(prefix signifying former;one-time) + P(abbrev. for \"president\", as in POTUS) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mad cyber-criminals (8)","output":"### Answer: CRACKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mad,cyber-criminals\n Double defn: 1st: Insane; and 2nd: Those who break into computer systems for an illegal purpose."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hates the French adopting bad language (7)","output":"### Answer: LOATHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hates\n LES(French for \"the\") **containing**(adopting) OATH(bad language;profane or offensive language expressing, say, anger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught after no ball when cutting (7)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cutting\n CT(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) EXTRA(a bonus run scored other than from a hit with the bat, eg. when a ball is illegally bowled;a no-ball).\nDefn: A cutting from, say, a newspaper;a clipping. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look into crash in obstacle race (6)","output":"### Answer: SLALOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: obstacle race\n LO(look, as in \"lo and behold\") **contained in**(into) SLAM(to crash into)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Travel a short time to the river (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Travel\n MO(short for \"moment\", a short time period) + TO + R(abbrev. for \"river\").\nDefn: To trael in a motor vehicle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cosseting number one son, delicate duffer nursing broken leg (4-10)","output":"### Answer: SELF-INDULGENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cosseting number one\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") + ELFIN(of a person or face, small and delicate) + DUNCE(a duffer;a dimwit) **containing**(nursing) **anagram of**(broken) LEG.\nDefn: Cossetting(spoiling) number one(reference to oneself)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: England pack in a horribly undignified touchdown? (7,7)","output":"### Answer: PANCAKE LANDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: undignified touchdown\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 horribly) ENGLAND PACK IN A.\nDefn: A belly-flop made by an aircraft crash-landing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Being sorry for government after collapse \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: RUING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being sorry\n G(abbrev. for \"government\") **placed after**(after) RUIN(to collapse;to disintegrate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: awkwardly placed right now (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ON THE SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: awkwardly placed,right now\n Double defn: 1st: In an awkward;difficult sitatuon; and 2nd: Immediately.\nAs in \"He was put on the spot when he was asked to answer the question on the spot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commercial payment collected by that man's fans (9)","output":"### Answer: ADHERENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fans\n AD(a commercial;an advertisement, or ad, on TV or radio) + RENT(payment collected from letting property out) **containing**(collected by) HE'S(contraction of \"he is\";that man is;\"that man's\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our country's divided in support for this garment (5)","output":"### Answer: BURKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: this garment\n UK(our country, that of the crossword setter and publication) **with its letters separated**(divided) **contained in**(in) BRA(support for the feminine breasts).\nDefn: \u2026 worn by Muslim women in public."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Up to taunt ill-natured guards (5)","output":"### Answer: UNTIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Up to\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 guards) \"taunt ill-natured\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give thickhead the boot, ultimately with a show of remorse? (9)","output":"### Answer: SACKCLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a show of remorse\n SACK (dismiss \u2026;give \u2026 the boot) CLOT(a thickhead;an idiot) + **last letter of**(ultimately) \"with\".\nDefn: Coarse fabric worn to demonstrate one's remorse or repentance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beastly behaviour from wild simian male (tailless) (9)","output":"### Answer: ANIMALISM \n ### Explanation: Anagram of**(wild) [SIMIAN + \"male\" **minus** **its last letter**(tailless) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I punch counter, grabbing hot veggie snack (5)","output":"### Answer: BHAJI \n ### Explanation: Definition: veggie snack\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 counter) [I + JAB(a quick sharp punch)] **containing**(grabbing) H(abbrev. for \"hot\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A member involved in revolutionary work, like Davy's miners? (7)","output":"### Answer: LAMPLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Davy's miners\n [A + MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament) ] **contained in**(involved in) **reversal of**(revolutionary) TILL(to work;to pepare land and cultivate crops on it).\nDefn: Like miners using the Davy lamp, one with a flame but safe to use in the flammable atmosphere they work in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nervy drunkard may get this, if woken too soon (7)","output":"### Answer: UPTIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nervy \n [ UP TIGHT ](how you might describe a drunkard who was woken up too soon, before he\/she slept off his\/her drunkenness, and would therefore be still tight;drunk."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play's unoriginal by end of the season (3,7,4)","output":"### Answer: THE WINTERS TALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play\n STALE(unoriginal;no longer a new thing) **placed after**(by end of) [THE + WINTER(one of the four seasons) ].\nDefn: \u2026 by Shakespeare."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Partner usually dancing in angelic fashion? (14)","output":"### Answer: SUPERNATURALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in angelic fashion\n **Anagram of**(usually dancing) PARTNER USUALLY.\nDefn: In the manner of supernatural beings like angels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor losing height is far from short (7)","output":"### Answer: LONGISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: far from short \n **Anagram of**(Doctor)[ LOSING + H(abbrev. for \"height\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: During summer month, leader leaves country first (9)","output":"### Answer: INAUGURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: first \n IN (during) AUG(abbrev. for August, the summer month in the northern hemisphere) + **1st letter deleted from**(leader leaves) \"rural\"(in the country, as opposed to the city). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long feathers blow over (3,4)","output":"### Answer: DIE DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: blow over \n DIE(to long for, as in \"I'm dying for a drink\") + DOWN(fine, soft, fluffy feathers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Signs of rookie's large feet in EastEnders (1-6)","output":"### Answer: L-PLATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Signs of rookie\n L(abbrev. for \"large\") + PLATES(\u2026 of meat, rhyming slang for \"feet\" among London East Enders).\nDefn: Signs displayed by a rookie;learner driver."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wise number cruncher? (5)","output":"### Answer: ERNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wise,number cruncher\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 Wise, the straight man in the comedy duo, Morecambe and Wise; and 2nd: Acronym for Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment, the random number generator for the lottery based on National Premium Bonds in the UK.**\nERNIE Mk 1, encased in 5 telephone boxes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traveller returns, after shaving, in high spirits (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: in high spirits\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returns) REP(a sales representative who travels, visiting customers) **placed after**(after) CHIP(a wood shaving). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complex, rich saga that is abridged by English writer (6,8)","output":"### Answer: AGATHA CHRISTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\n **Anagram of**(Complex) [ RICH SAGA THAT + \"is\" **minus its last letter**(abridged) ] **plus**(by) E(abbrev. for \"English\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disparages player defending snacks (9)","output":"### Answer: BACKBITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disparages\n BACK(a defending player in a team game, say, football) + BITES(snacks)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The speaker involved in President Hoover's first victory (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIUMPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: victory\n I(first person pronoun, the speaker self-referentially) **contained in**(involved in) TRUMP(Donald, current POTUS) + **1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Hoover\" \u2013 Herbert, also another US President."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Child with inclination to drink dairy product (7)","output":"### Answer: STILTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: dairy product\n SON(a male child) **containing**(with \u2026 to drink) TILT(an inclination;a sloping position).\nDefn: \u2026, specifically an English cheese."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shorten journey to and from work (7)","output":"### Answer: COMMUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shorten,journey to and from work\n Double defn: 1st: To reduce;shorten a prison sentence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Longing for home, cardinals ignored listener's complaint (7)","output":"### Answer: OTALGIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: listener's complaint\n \"nostalgia\"(originally meaning \"longing for home\", before its present meaning of \"longing for the past\") **minus**(\u2026 ignored) [\"n\", \"s\"](abbrev. for 2 of the cardinal compass points, north and south, respectively).\nDefn: Ache in one's listening organ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Radiant silver-blue (5)","output":"### Answer: AGLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Radiant\n AG(in chemistry, symbol for the element, silver) + LOW(blue;feeling sad)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harmonise with Liberal breaking wind (5)","output":"### Answer: BLEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harmonise with\n L(abbrev. for a member of the Liberal Party) **contained in**(breaking) BEND(to wind;to turn round)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They produce small bloomers and S&M gear! (9)","output":"### Answer: COCKSPURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They produce small bloomers\n At face value, something that might be extreme S&M gear!\nDefn: \u2026, flowers, that is, and not those garments that possibly could be associated with S&M.\nThey're also the spurs on the legs of cocks and, unless Hoskins has an invention to share, S&M gear only if you're a cock (rooster, to avoid misinterpretation).  Hence I didn't consider it a double definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bolt chops and port (9)","output":"### Answer: DARTMOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\n DART(to bolt;to dash off) + MOUTH(chops, in slang, as in \"a blow in the chops\").\nDefn: \u2026 in South Devon, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dope one I love gets in Delft on vacation (5)","output":"### Answer: IDIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dope\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + [ I + O(letter signifying 0;love in tennis scores) ] **contained in**(gets in) \"Delft\" **minus all its middle letters**(on vacation). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coat Lady Penelope's driver picked up (5)","output":"### Answer: PARKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coat\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 picked up) \"Parker\"(Aloysius, chauffeur to Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward, in the TV series, Thunderbirds). He was also her butler, so the surface is apt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What one might need after dodgy Cuban meal (9)","output":"### Answer: AMBULANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What one might need after dodgy Cuban meal\n **Anagram of**(dodgy) CUBAN MEAL.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One of a series of dopes I messed about on E (7)","output":"### Answer: EPISODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of a series\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 messed) DOPES I **plus**(on) E."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaderless unit on military vehicle or vessel (7)","output":"### Answer: TANKARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: vessel\n \"yard\"(a unit of length) **minus its 1st letter**(Leaderless \u2026) **placed after**(on;tagged on to) TANK(a military armed and armoured vehicle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rotten broadcast got rid of portly comic Peter? (7)","output":"### Answer: DECAYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rotten\n **Homophone of**(broadcast) \"de-Kay-ed\"(a whimsical way of saying \"got rid of Peter Kay, portly English comedian)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit relations, one's a dim provincial type (7)","output":"### Answer: BUMPKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's a dim provincial type\n BUMP(to hit;to land a blow) + KIN(blood relations)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leader of the pack with highest of hands? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TOP BANANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leader of the pack\n Taken literally, the highest member in bunches;hands of bananas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Additional old paintings must be brought round (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Additional\n EX-(prefix denoting old;former) + **reversal of**(\u2026 must be brought round) ART(paintings, etc.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pair of bishops could have books for him (5)","output":"### Answer: ABBOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: him\n A + B,B(abbrev. for \"bishop\" twice;a pair of) **plus**(could have) OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament, books in the Bible).\nDefn: One who is head of an abbey of monks, who might very well be visited by bishops bearing books."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunk, so a truant and I get really high! (9)","output":"### Answer: ASTRONAUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: I get really high\n **Anagram of**(Drunk) SO A TRUANT.\nDefn: \u2026 in outer space, not high on drinks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Already heated new ward MEP tours starts to really explode (9)","output":"### Answer: PREWARMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Already heated\n **Anagram of**(new) WARD MEP **containing**(tours) **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"really explode\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come on over (gents getting naked for starters) (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over) RE(on;with reference to) **placed after**(\u2026 for starters) \"gents\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(getting naked)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One who's crashed might be covered with it (9)","output":"### Answer: BEDSPREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who's crashed might be covered with it\n Cryptic defn: \"crashed\";went to sleep as in \"he crashed immediately after the party\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No time for fear? That's a mistake! (5)","output":"### Answer: ERROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a mistake\n \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **deleted from**(No \u2026 for) \"terror\"(fear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Curse someone like Bojo, being critical (9)","output":"### Answer: DAMNATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: being critical \n DAMN(to curse) + [A TORY](someone like Bojo, nickname for Boris Johnson, a member of the Conservative Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An old make of beer bottle (7)","output":"### Answer: COURAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: An old make of beer,bottle \n Double defn: 2nd: The nerve needed to do something difficult or dangerous."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Share digs about old and rather grasping husband (7)","output":"### Answer: COHABIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Share digs\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\";about or approximately when referring to dates) +O(abbrev. for \"old\") **plus**(and) [A BIT](rather;to a certain degree, as in \"it's rather painful to hear\") **containing**(grasping) H(abbrev. for \"husband\").\nDefn: \u2026;accommodation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet place one might get a drop of whiskey (5)","output":"### Answer: STILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quiet,place one might get a drop of whiskey\n Double defn: 2nd: A synonym for \"distillery\" where whiskey, say, is produced."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flag, having sex by the Dee? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: UNION JACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flag\n UNION(the act of being united in sexual intercourse) + JACK(Dee, English comedian)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French scorer posed by exit with top off (5)","output":"### Answer: SATIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French scorer\n SAT(posed for, say, a painting or a photograph) **plus**(by) \"die\"(to exit this life) **minus its 1st letter**(with top off).\nAnswer: Erik, French composer of musical scores."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Helplessly drunk and impotent (9)","output":"### Answer: INCAPABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Helplessly drunk,impotent\n Double defn: 2nd: Unable to take effective action.\nAnd one part of the clue might be the result of the other."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very successful track for the Boss (6,3)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very successful track,the Boss\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, that is, a music track in the hit parade.\nAnd the clue's surface is true of the Boss, nickname for Bruce Springsteen. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow actors right to tour English town (9)","output":"### Answer: DONCASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: town\n DON(a fellow;a member of the teaching staff at a university) + CAST(the group of actors in a specific play) + R(abbrev. for \"right\") **containing**(to tour) E(abbrev. for \"English\").\nDefn: \u2026 in South Yorkshire, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A male dread possibly could be loss of sensation in member! (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DEAD ARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: loss of sensation in member\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 possibly could be) [A + M(abbrev. for \"male\") + DREAD]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blooming keep going in the sack! (7)","output":"### Answer: BLASTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blooming\n LAST(to keep going;to endure) **contained in**(in) BED(the sack;a place for sleeping or having sex in, as in \"she was good in the sack\").\nDefn: \u2026, as an expression of annoyance, as in \"that blooming teacher gave me an F\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bum President making you mad essentially (5)","output":"### Answer: TRAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bum\n \"Trump\"(current US President) **with** \"u\"(letter representing \"you\", as in text messaging, say, or in Sinead O'Connor's song) **replaced by**(making \u2026) **middle letter of**(\u2026 essentially) \"mad\".\nAnd he does have that effect on many people."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those leading around stockcar track ram another car (5)","output":"### Answer: ASTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Those leading) \"around stockcar track ram another\".\nDefn: \u2026 engineered and manufactured by Opel, German carmaker."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink brought round when? For this, perhaps (5)","output":"### Answer: TOAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink brought round when? For this, perhaps\n TOT(a small amount of strong alcoholic drink) **containing**(brought round) AS(when, as in \"look around when you enter the room).\nDefn: A call to a group to raise their glasses and drinks in honour of someone or something.\nA WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Villain gesturing angrily unlikely to be this (6,10)","output":"### Answer: VIRTUE SIGNALLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Villain gesturing angrily unlikely to be this\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 angrily) VILLAIN GESTURING.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Over 50 the end of the line? They're having you on! (8)","output":"### Answer: BLUFFERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're having you on\n L(Roman numeral for 50) **contained in**(Over \u2026 the \u2026) BUFFERS(those things at the end of a railway track;line that absorbs the shock of a collision)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What it costs to keep new royal (6)","output":"### Answer: PRINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: royal\n PRICE(what something costs) **containing**(to keep) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finished with a thousand \u2014 unfortunate it's too much (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERKILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's too much\n OVER(finished;done with) **plus**(with) K(abbrev. for \"kilo\", prefix specifying a thousand of, as in \"kilograms\") + ILL(unfortunate;unfavourable, as in \"it's an ill wind that blows nobody good\" \u2013 twisted somewhat to describe the French horn as \"the ill wind that nobody blows good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become dispirited and stop working (4,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: GIVE UP THE GHOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: stop working\n GIVE UP(to be without;dis-, as in \"disadvantaged\") + THE GHOST(the spirit).\nDefn: Metaphor to describe, say, an appliance such as your computer, that stops working;functioning. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubberneckers going round city (4)","output":"### Answer: BERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 going round) \"Rubberneckers\".\nDefn: Capital of Switzerland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Young British journalist attached to Times (4)","output":"### Answer: TOBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Young British journalist\n TO(indicating two things are attached;linked, as in \"toe is to foot as finger is to hand\" \u2013 in this case the connection is not just linguistic, but physical as well) + BY(times;the arithmetic operation of multiplication, as in \"two by tow is four\").\nAnswer: \u2026, surname Young, a British journalist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Walks near sea and sand \u2014 please get dressed! (10)","output":"### Answer: ESPLANADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walks near sea\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 get dressed) SAND \u2014 PLEASE.\nDefn: \u2026, as a phrasal noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sculpted arse with enthusiasm but lack of skill (14)","output":"### Answer: AMATEURISHNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lack of skill\n **Anagram of**(Sculpted) [ARSE **plus**(with) ENTHUSIASM]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men taking the bait and ringing (8)","output":"### Answer: ORBITING \n ### Explanation: Definition: ringing\n OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\", men in the army without commission) + BITING(taking the bait, as in \"the fish are not biting today\", or \"if the sales price is too high, the buyer won't bite\").\nDefn: Not sounding the bells, but encircling someone or something. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Qualities beginning to hold one back (6)","output":"### Answer: TRAITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Qualities\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) [ START(the beginning) **containing**(to hold) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fiercely determined Spice Girl takes part in this (off-key) (8)","output":"### Answer: TIGERISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fiercely determined\n GERI(Halliwell, one of the Spice Girls) **contained in**(takes part in) **anagram of**(\u2026 (off-key)) THIS. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice May's supporters keeping close to Boris does make sense (4,2)","output":"### Answer: ADDS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: does make sense\n AD(short for \"advertisement\", a promotional notice) + DUP(abbrev. for the Democratic Unionist Party of N. Ireland, which has agreed to support UK Prime Minister Theresa May's minority government in Parliament) **containing**(keeping) **last letter of**(close to) \"Boris\". The latter could be a reference to Bojo. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smoke (sort of) seen rising in the pavilion (4)","output":"### Answer: VAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smoke (sort of)\n **Hidden in**(seen \u2026 in) **reversal of**(rising) \"the pavilion\".\nDefn: An electronic cigarette, sort of a smoke."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complaining one side's weak (7)","output":"### Answer: RAILING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complaining\n R(abbrev. for \"right\", one of two sides) + AILING('s weak;is weak from suffering in mind or body). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pulled a muscle touring North America (5,3)","output":"### Answer: UNCLE SAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: America\n **Anagram of**(Pulled) A MUSCLE **containing**(touring) N(abbrev. for \"North\").\nDefn: Nickname for the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fat doll? Heavens, that's unusual! (4,7)","output":"### Answer: LOVE HANDLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fat\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, that's unusual) DOLL? HEAVENS.\nDefn: \u2026, specifically the bulges of fat on the sides of one's waistline."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friend of Trump supposedly following a trend (6)","output":"### Answer: FARAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friend of Trump\n F(abbrev. for \"following\") + A + RAGE(the trend;the current fashion, as in \"that haircut is the rage\").\nAnswer: \u2026, Nigel, former leader of the UK Independent Party and supporter of the POTUS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not concise from the outset \u2014 War and Peace, perhaps, a good example (7)","output":"### Answer: EPITOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: a good example\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 from the outset) \"concise\" **deleted from**(Not) \"epic tome\"(an epic book, an example of which;perhaps is Tolstoy's War And Peace)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Croatian goals causing shock outcome? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT ENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: shock outcome\n Could be interpreted as the goals;ends;objectives of someone from Split, the second largest city in Croatia.\nDefn: What could be the end result;outome with one's shock;mass of hair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Use influence to withdraw fleeces worn by king (4,7)","output":"### Answer: PULL STRINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Use influence\n PULL(\u2026 out;to withdraw from) + STINGS(fleeces;scams;swindles) **containing**(worn by) R(abbrev. for \"rex\", Latin for \"king\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ready to turn round when attack begins (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SETS ABOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: begins\n SET(ready to act, as in \"all set to take off\") + **reversal of**(to turn round) AS(when, as in \"as you enter the room\") + BOUT(an attack of illness or emotion as in \"a bout of depression\").\nDefn: \u2026;starts doing something with vigour or determination, as in \"the dog sets about chewing on his bone\".     "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught Courtois finally taking a breather in goal (8)","output":"### Answer: ENSNARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caught\n [ **Last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"Courtois\" **plus**(taking) NARE(the nostril;breather found in a bird's beak) ] **contained in**(in) END(a goal;an objective \u2013 cf. 8 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Habitually complain about second-class seat (7)","output":"### Answer: BEANBAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: seat\n [BE A NAG](habitually complain at someone) **containing**(about) B(letter signifying second-class, second in quality, as against A;first-class). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sack young lady after insult (7)","output":"### Answer: DISMISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sack\n MISS(a young lady) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) DIS(to insult;to severely criticise). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Move top one, right? (6)","output":"### Answer: BESTIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move\n BEST(to top;to surpass) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't hang around! It's a step up (4)","output":"### Answer: ASAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't hang around\n A + **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) PAS(a step performed in ballet).\nDefn: Acronym for \"as soon as possible\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our future king has appropriate headgear (6)","output":"### Answer: CROWNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: appropriate headgear\n CR(abbrev. for \"Charles Rex\", King Charles, our;the crossword setter's and publisher's;Great Britain's future king \u2013 who knows if that's a done deal?) + OWNS(has;possesses).\nDefn: \u2026 for a monarch. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bears find grass in empty boxes (6)","output":"### Answer: BREEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bears\n REED(a tall plant of the grass family) **contained in**(in) \"boxes\" **minus**\n**its middle letter**(empty \u2026). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: British runners enter these with things to hold up trousers (6)","output":"### Answer: BRACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: things to hold up trousers\n B(abbrev. for \"British\") + RACES(events which runners enter in).**\nDefn:  Aka suspenders in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Psychological problem developed this year (8)","output":"### Answer: HYSTERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Psychological problem\n **Anagram of**(developed) THIS YEAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outfit for good listener? (4)","output":"### Answer: GEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outfit\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + EAR(what's used for listening)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reflective journalist free to think (10)","output":"### Answer: DELIBERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to think\n **Reversal of**(Reflective) ED(abbrev. for a senior journalist;editor) + LIBERATE(to free from, say, slavery)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mathematician in a casino went bust (5,6)","output":"### Answer: ISAAC NEWTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mathematician\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 bust) A CASINO WENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observation about retired chap's loyalty (10)","output":"### Answer: COMMITMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: loyalty\n COMMENT(an observation;a remark) **containing**(about) **reversal of**(retired) TIM(a chap's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adolescent involved in chaste encounter (4)","output":"### Answer: TEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adolescent\n **Hidden in**(involved in) \"chaste encounter\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Londoners without new translation for medieval language (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OLD NORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: medieval language\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 translation) [ \"Londoners\" **minus**(without) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"new\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut of meat popular with composer (6)","output":"### Answer: CHOPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: composer\n CHOP(a cut of meat, as in a \"pork chop\") + IN(popular;in fashion). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beat patient's last hospital-acquired infection (6)","output":"### Answer: THRASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beat\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's last) \"patient\" + H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") + RASH(an acquired infection affecting the skin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sketch is badly singed (6)","output":"### Answer: DESIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sketch\n **Anagram of**(badly) SINGED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is relevant to arguments against covering nuclear research facility (8)","output":"### Answer: CONCERNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is relevant to\n CONS(arguments against, in contrast to \"pros\") **containing**(covering) CERN(acronym for \"Conseil europ\u00e9en pour la recherche nucl\u00e9aire\", the laboratory;research facility of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American embraced by dancing nude virgin (6)","output":"### Answer: UNUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: virgin\n US(abbrev. for \"United States\", used to refer to things American) **contained in**(embraced by) **anagram of**(dancing) NUDE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angry lad almost gets wife's weapon (8)","output":"### Answer: CROSSBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon\n CROSS(angry) + \"boy\"(a lad;a youngster) **minus** **its last letter**(almost) **plus**(gets) W(abbrev. for \"wife\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Came into contact with source of earthly or heavenly body (6)","output":"### Answer: METEOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavenly body\n MET(came into contact with) + **1st letter of**(source of)\" earthly\" + OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Canine's first sign of tooth decay (6)","output":"### Answer: CARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: tooth decay\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Canine\" + ARIES(an astrological sign)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Religion contributing to clash in Tokyo (6)","output":"### Answer: SHINTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Religion\n **Hidden in**(contributing to) \"clash in Tokyo\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One with an eye for the ladies has letter delivered to country with two queens (11)","output":"### Answer: PHILANDERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with an eye for the ladies\n PHI(a letter in the Greek alphabet) **plus**(delivered to) LAND(a country) **plus**(with) ER,ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen x 2)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With training, skater is a star (8)","output":"### Answer: ASTERISK \n ### Explanation: Definition: a star\n **Anagram of**(With training) SKATER IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brace used to help the spine, when oxygen is in short supply (8)","output":"### Answer: ORTHOSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brace used to help the spine\n O(symbol for the element, oxygen) + **anagram of**(\u2026 supply;in a supple way, similar to \"humbly\") [IS **contained in**(in) SHORT].\nI'm not satisfied with the explanation of \"in\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work hard for alien's convenience (6)","output":"### Answer: TOILET \n ### Explanation: Definition: convenience\n TOIL(to work hard) **plus**(for) ET(abbrev. for \"extraterrestrial\";an alien)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Germ primarily found in West African country is not life threatening (6)","output":"### Answer: BENIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: is not life threatening\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"Germ \" **contained in**(found in) BENIN(a West African country)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Staff on time to meet artist producing sacred text (6)","output":"### Answer: MANTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sacred text\n MAN(to staff;to fill an organisation with employees) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **plus**(to meet) RA(abbrev. for a member of the Royal Academy of Arts;an artist).\nDefn: \u2026 a word (or sound) in Hinduism and Buddhism, that's repeated during meditation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pass mark given to English student at last (6)","output":"### Answer: TICKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pass\n TICK(a mark;a symbol indicating something is correct or accepted) **plus**(given to) E(abbrev. for \"English\") + **last letter of**(\u2026 at last) \"student\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pine for one tender to court daughter (8)","output":"### Answer: SOFTWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pine for one\n SOFT(gentle;tender) **plus**(to) WOO(to court;to seek the favour of someone) + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\").\nDefn: The wood from, for example;for one, the pine tree."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extend study on Soviet Politburo leaders (6)","output":"### Answer: SPREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extend\n READ(to study a specific subject at university) **placed after**(on) **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 leaders) \"Soviet Politburo\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman granny cannibalised (reportedly) (7)","output":"### Answer: NANETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woman\n NAN(term for one's grandmother;granny) + **homophone of**(\u2026 (reportedly)) \"ate\"(consumed;cannibalised)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Follow the rules of conservative in fine fettle (7)","output":"### Answer: CONFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Follow the rules\n C (abbrev. for a Conservative, member of the Conservative Party) + [ ON FORM ](in fine fettle;performing well). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: May one go out with enthralling Dutch runner (9)","output":"### Answer: CANDIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: runner\n [CAN I DATE](can;may I;one date;go out with somebody, especially when courting) **containing**(enthralling) D(abbrev. for \"Dutch\").\nDefn: One who runs;stands for election."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crime that makes clergyman lose head (5)","output":"### Answer: ARSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crime\n \"parson\"(a clergyman) **minus ****its 1st letter**(lose head)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cad with Irish accent's not British (5)","output":"### Answer: ROGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cad\n \"brogue\"(a marked Irish accent when speaking English) **minus**(\u2026's not;has not) \"B\"(abbrev. for \"British\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lively article one friend finally read (8)","output":"### Answer: ANIMATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lively\n AN(an article in grammar) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + MATE(a friend) + **last letter of**(finally) \"read\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breaking up can be wonderful (8)","output":"### Answer: SMASHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Breaking up,wonderful\n Double defn: 2nd: Slang for \"wonderful!\";excellent!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possibly unhappy about wind-up (3,2)","output":"### Answer: PUT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: wind-up\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) [NOT UP](feeling down;unhappy).\nDefn: A deception;an attempt to make someone believe something that is false.\nThe nounal answer should perhaps be hyphenated, as the definition is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dance music record by Orbital originally (5)","output":"### Answer: DISCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance music\n DISC(a format for reproducing a recording) **plus**(by) **1st letter of**(\u2026 originally) \"Orbital\". The latter is an English electronic dance music duo."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Synopses of a bishop's religious treaties (9)","output":"### Answer: ABSTRACTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Synopses\n A + B(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation) + TRACTS(religious pamphlets;treatises). There's a typo in the clue's last word."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Might one create a ring of cattle? (7)","output":"### Answer: COWBELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might one create a ring of cattle\n Cryptic defn: An article worn around a cow's neck which might give a ringing sound."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trained doctor meeting unwell editor (7)","output":"### Answer: DRILLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trained\n DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") **plus**(meeting) ILL(unwell;sick) + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kid singer with wig on head (3,3)","output":"### Answer: RUG RAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kid\n RAT(a singer;an informer) **placed after**(with \u2026 on head) RUG(slang for a wig).\nDefn: A child not old enough for school. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Captured renegade ran sneakily around cages (8)","output":"### Answer: ENSNARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Captured\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 around) **and hidden in**(\u2026 cages) \"renegade ran sneakily\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cushy job initially selling popular drug remedy (8)","output":"### Answer: SINECURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cushy job\n **1st letter of**(initially) \"selling\" + IN(popular;in fashion) + E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy) + CURE(a remedy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage funds differently for entertainments (3,3,5)","output":"### Answer: FUN AND GAMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertainments\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 differently) MANAGE FUNDS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One who sees over time one's clever humour (9)","output":"### Answer: WITTINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: clever humour\n WITNESS(one who sees) **containing**(over) [ T(abbrev. for \"time\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High-brow musical work the Queen admires primarily (5)","output":"### Answer: OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: High-brow musical\n OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a musical or literary piece of work) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"admires\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish lawyer, one with two black eyes? (5)","output":"### Answer: PANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: one with two black eyes\n PAN(to rubbish;to criticise severely) + DA(abbrev. for \"District Attorney\", in the US, a lawyer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I shot subordinate of ensign at the front (3)","output":"### Answer: EGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: I\n GO(a shot;an attempt, as in \"have a go at it\") **placed below**(subordinate of;inferior to, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(\u2026 at the front) \"ensign\".\nDefn: One's self;one's sense of identity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow describing flipping yours truly as a fiend (5)","output":"### Answer: DEMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fiend\n DON(a fellow;a lecturer in a university) **containing**(describing) **reversal of**(flipping) ME(yours truly;the one who's writing\/speaking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crafty GM in chess Short annoyed (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHEMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crafty\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 annoyed) [ GM IN + \"chess\" **minus ****its last letter**(Short) ]. And Nigel Short is an English chess GM (grandmaster) himself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acts clear up after tumbling in this? (11)","output":"### Answer: SPECTACULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after tumbling) ACTS CLEAR UP.\nDefn: A performance consisting of spectacular acts.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friendly catholic absorbed by self-doubting question? (8)","output":"### Answer: AMICABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friendly\n C(abbrev. for \"Catholic\") **contained in**(absorbed by) [ AM I ABLE? ](a question expressing doubt about one's own ability)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When individual internalises one malicious remark (9)","output":"### Answer: ASPERSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: malicious remark\n AS(when, as in \"as you enter the door\") + PERSON(an individual) **containing**(internalises) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unbalanced? Indeed so, having to whirl about! (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ONE-SIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unbalanced\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, having to whirl about) INDEED SO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dean's half-finished my interior design (5)","output":"### Answer: DECOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: interior design\n \"Dean\" **minus its last 2 letters**(\u2026's half-finished) + COR!(like \"my!\", an expression of surprise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old and wicked Greek character (5)","output":"### Answer: OMEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek character\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + MEGA(like \"wicked\", slang for \"excellent\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bit of a lather heading to any northern country (5)","output":"### Answer: SUDAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n SUD(a bit of;singular of suds;bubbles;lather, as in its derivative \"soapsud\") + **1st letters, respectively, of**(heading to) \"any northern\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: You might say Victoria Beckham is comic (3)","output":"### Answer: WAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: comic\n WAG(the wife or girlfriend of a sportsman, from the acronym for Wives And Girlfriends, characterised by a high media profile. You might say that Mrs. David Beckham is one).\nDefn: A joker."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spin doctors inaccurate about Society writer (6)","output":"### Answer: PROUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\n PR(abbrev. for \"Public Relations\", a term to refer to spin doctors;spokespersons who give a positive spin to events) + OUT(inaccurate, as in \"his calculation was out by a few thousand\") **containing**(about) S(abbrev. for \"Society\").\nAnswer: Marcel, French writer, whose most prominent work was translated as \"Remembrance Of Things Past\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entertainment, retrospective, from latter epoch (8)","output":"### Answer: OPERETTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entertainment\n **Reversal of**(retrospective) **and hidden in**(from) \"latter epoch\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obsessive about the writer's dog maybe (6)","output":"### Answer: ANIMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog maybe\n ANAL(obsessive;short for anal-retentive;excessively orderly and fussy) **containing**(about) I'M(writer's;writer is;I am, used self-referentially).\nDefn: \u2026;for example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Potentially solitary 16-21 (8)","output":"### Answer: ROYALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16-21\n **Anagram of**(Potentially) SOLITARY.\nDefn: Anti(answer to 16 across)-Parliamentarian(answer to 21 across), a supporter of King Charles I in the English Civil War. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knack associated with born goalie in play (4,4,2,5)","output":"### Answer: LOOK BACK IN ANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: play\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in play) [ KNACK **plus**(associated with) BORN GOALIE] \u2013 requiring \"play\" to do double duty.\nAlternatively: **Anagram of**(\u2026 associated with \u2026) [KNACK + BORN GOALIE] \u2013 a not-so-explicit anagram indicator.\nDefn: \u2026 by John Osborne."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possibly recollecting lines no longer used such as former astronomical systems (10)","output":"### Answer: GEOCENTRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: such as former astronomical systems\n **Anagram of**(Possibly) [ \"recollecting\" **minus**(\u2026 no longer used) \"l,l\"(abbrev. for \"line\" x 2).\nDefn: Describing the former Ptolemaic astronomical model which put Earth as the centre of the universe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shabby poet recalled (4)","output":"### Answer: DRAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shabby\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) BARD(a poet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker one finds hostile (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: hostile\n ANT(an insect who could be one of the worker caste in its social system) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ensure no more is heard of girl I abhor, hugging the Italian? (10)","output":"### Answer: ANNIHILATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ensure no more is heard of\n ANN(a girl's name) + I + HATE(to abhor;to extremely dislike) **containing**(hugging) IL(\"the\" in Italian)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roundhead, Martin, a real pain possibly (15)","output":"### Answer: PARLIAMENTARIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roundhead\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 possibly) MARTIN, A REAL PAIN.\nDefn: One who fought against King Charles I in the English Civil War."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get rid of drink ensnaring a 21 (5,3)","output":"### Answer: STAMP OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get rid of\n STOUT(a strong, dark beer) **containing**(ensnaring) [A + MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament;answer to 21 across) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rope is in possession of queen, wife's admitted (6)","output":"### Answer: HAWSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rope\n HAS(in possession of) ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen) **containing**(\u2026's admitted) W(abbrev. for \"wife\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One getting what he wants, embracing Church, excellent example (8)","output":"### Answer: SCORCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: excellent example\n SCORER(one who succeeds;gets what he wants, often in reference to a sexual conquest) **containing**(embracing) CH(abbrev. for \"church\").\nDefn: An excellent or remarkable example of something, such as a pretty girl or an absorbing novel. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outsiders in race, choke, dawdle, become more distant (6)","output":"### Answer: RECEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: become more distant\n **1st and last letters, respectively, of**(Outsiders in) \"race, choke, dawdle\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place holding attention \u2013 one much valued (5)","output":"### Answer: PEARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: one much valued\n PL(abbrev. for \"Place\") **containing**(holding) EAR(attention, as in \"to give one your ear\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Operations Research used by popular old firm \u2013 flower of America (7)","output":"### Answer: ORINOCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower of America\n OR(abbrev. for \"Operations Research\") **plus**(used by) IN(popular;in fashion) + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + CO(abbrev. for \"company\";a commercial firm).\nDefn: A flow-er;river in South America."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fake blessing \u2013 not half a mess! (8)","output":"### Answer: SHAMBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: a mess\n SHAM(a fake;a fraud) + \"blessing\" **minus its last 4 letters**(not half)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It might herald a long dry period? (11)","output":"### Answer: PROHIBITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: It might herald a long dry period\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the period 1920 \u2013 1933 in the US when the manufacture, transportation and sale of alcoholic drinks were prohibited;a long period to be alcohol-free;dry. Needless to say, quite a few broke the law."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ronald referring to silver article (6)","output":"### Answer: REAGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ronald\n RE(refering to;with reference to) + AG(symbol for the element, silver) + AN(an article in grammar).\nDefn: Surname of the late US President with the given name, Ronald."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set off briefly describing branch of mathematics, German (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set off\n TRIG(short for;briefly describing \"trigonometry\", a branch of mathematics) + GER(abbrev. for \"German\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A tall beer, dreadful, can be changed (9)","output":"### Answer: ALTERABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: can be changed\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, dreadful) A TALL BEER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cunning manoeuvres from Tom and Jerry? (3-3-5)","output":"### Answer: CAT-AND-MOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cunning manoeuvres\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the cartoon characters, Tom, a cat, and Jerry, a mouse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They hold up bar (9)","output":"### Answer: GOALPOSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They hold up bar\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the crossbar held up by 2 posts in, say, football."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad habit, pinching a newspaper where clergyman lives (8)","output":"### Answer: VICARAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: where clergyman lives\n VICE(a bad habit) **containing**(pinching) [ A + RAG(a somewhat derogatory term for a newspaper).\nDefn: A vicar's home."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twister in two minds over fuss (7)","output":"### Answer: TORNADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Twister\n TORN(in two minds;undecided) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) ADO(a fuss;a commotion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: America at first supported by paper in disagreement (2,5)","output":"### Answer: AT ISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in disagreement\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"America\" **placed above**(supported by, in a down clue) TISSUE(a disposable piece of absorbent paper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film couple describing work in long-gone era (6)","output":"### Answer: BIOPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n [ II(Roman numeral for \"two\";a couple) **containing**(describing) OP(abbrev. for \"opus\";a musical or literary piece of work) ] **contained in**(in) BC(abbrev. for \"Before Christ\", denoting the years before the birth of Christ;a long-gone era).\nDefn: \u2026 relating the life story of a real person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps tend injured shark (5)","output":"### Answer: NURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps tend injured,shark\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wooded area and lake conceal backward-looking rip off (8)","output":"### Answer: ARBOREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wooded\n [AREA **plus**(and) L(abbrev. for \"lake\") ] **containing**(conceal) **reversal of**(backward-looking) ROB(to rip off;to swindle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With 26 across, often found quietly replacing leading firms (5)","output":"### Answer: POUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: With 26 across, often\n \"p\"(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical instruction to play quietly) **replacing ****1st letter of**(leading) \"firms\", in \"found\".\nAnswer: A pound shop(answer to 26 across) is one selling inexpensive merchandise, costing \u00a31 each.\nI'm not sure whether I've got the intended definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Historical payment for spy to remove uniform (4)","output":"### Answer: SCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Historical payment\n \"scout\"(a spy;one sent ahead to obtain advance information about the enemy) **minus**(to remove) \"u\"(abbrev. for \"uniform\").\nDefn: \u2026 corresponding to the modern-day tax."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sole trader on the 24? (10)","output":"### Answer: FISHMONGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sole trader on the 24\n Cryptic defn: One selling sole and other seafood in a town's High Street;answer to 24 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out-of-town supermarket admits responsibility (4,2)","output":"### Answer: OWNS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: admits responsibility\n **Hidden in**(Out-of) \"town supermarket\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money man gets parole \u2014 at last, free (8)","output":"### Answer: BUCKSHEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: free\n BUCKS(slang for money;dollars) + HE(third person pronoun denoting a man) **plus**(gets) **last letter of**(\u2026 \u2014 at last) \"parole\".\nDefn: \u2026 of charge;without any payment, in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Type of apostrophe produced by semi-literate costermonger (not me!) should be deleted (7)","output":"### Answer: GROCER\u2019S \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type of apostrophe\n **Anagram of**(semi-literate;poorly written) [ \"costermonger\" **minus**(\u2026 should be deleted) \"not me\" ].\nDefn: The apostrophe that is mistakenly used on a sign and that should therefore be deleted \u2013 something that a semi-literate costermonger might do.**\nThough of course, other establishments do it too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Odd? Put a revised total (3,2,2)","output":"### Answer: ADD UP TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: total\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 revised) ODD? PUT A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make good lunch when? Late afternoon, say? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ATONE FOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make good\n [AT ONE \u2026](o'clock;answer to the question of when lunch is) + **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"four \u2026\"(o'clock;a time in the late afternoon). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eminent setter making changes to the traditional marketplace (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HIGH STREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: the traditional marketplace\n HIGH(eminent;elevated) + **anagram of**(\u2026 making changes) SETTER.\nDefn: The traditional site for most shops, banks and other businesses in a town."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come back without second part of 9 (5)","output":"### Answer: OUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of 9\n \"bounce\"(to come back;to be reflected back) **minus**(without) \"b\"(second letter of the alphabet, signifying the second in a series).\nDefn: 1 of 16 equal parts in the unit of weight, the pound;answer to 9 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One offers concessions in a shopping centre to wipe out first of retailers to go back (8)","output":"### Answer: APPEASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One offers concessions\n A + **middle 2 letters of**(\u2026 centre) \"shopping\" + ERASE(to wipe out;to delete) **with its 1st letter of**(first of) \"retailers\" **repositioned to the end**(to go back)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One cause of decline in the 24 filthy WC, repair needed (5,3)","output":"### Answer: PRICE WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One cause of decline in the 24\n **Anagram of**(filthy) WC, REPAIR.\nThe solution was held up by trying to force \"needed\" into the wordplay.\nDefn: \u2026;High Street businesses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: across Before, it was on every 24; after, unavailable, it's frozen (4,6)","output":"### Answer: POST OFFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Before, it was on every 24\n POST(a preposition signifying \"after\";subsequent to) + OFF(to denote that an item in a menu is unavailable) + ICE(substance that is frozen).\nDefn: A facility that formerly;before was in every High Street;answer to 24 across in town. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make stronger source of protein more pricey? (4,2)","output":"### Answer: BEEF UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make stronger\n BEEF(a source of animal protein) + UP(describing an item that has increased in price, as in \"gold is up\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shut down empty bakery, conveniently located (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CLOSE BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: conveniently located\n CLOSE(to shut down, as with a business, say) + \"bakery\" **minus all its inner letters**(empty \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set up plans for cheap source of protein (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheap source of protein\n **Reversal of**(Set up, in a down clue) MAPS(plans;diagrammatic representations of features of an area)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deception in amusing farce (5,5)","output":"### Answer: FUNNY STUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deception\n FUNNY(amusing;comical) + STUFF(to farce;to stuff with, well, seasoned stuffing, as with a turkey before roasting it).\nDefn: Irregular, often illegal, actitivies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick to what you'll find in the classifieds? (6)","output":"### Answer: ADHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick\n [AD(short for \"advertisement\") HERE](what you'll find;what you can say about the classified ad pages in a newspaper, say). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: across Temporarily transfer worker to grass it's growing on the 24 (6-4,4)","output":"### Answer: SECOND-HAND SHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's growing on the 24\n SECOND(to temporarily transfer a worker to other employment or another department) + HAND(a worker, especially one doing manual work) + SHOP(like \"grass\", slang for \"to inform on someone\").\nDefn: More of this type of store are opening up in the High Street;answer to 24 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How to pay for something from an 11? (3)","output":"### Answer: COD \n ### Explanation: Definition: How to pay,something from an 11\n Double defn: 1st: Abbrev. for \"Cash On Delivery\", payment when the purchased item is delivered to buyer; and 2nd: Like sole, something from the fishmonger;answer to 11 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One is on top of recording every foul (3)","output":"### Answer: REF \n ### Explanation: Definition: One is on top of recording every foul\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(top of, in a down clue) \"recording every foul\".\nDefn: One who is in charge;on top of a game, including recording every foul committed by the players."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No more credit to do minimal business? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TICK OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: to do minimal business\n TICK(slang for \"credit terms\", as in \"he bought the TV on tick\") OVER(no more;finished). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Butcher learns a place to keep things that might go off (7)","output":"### Answer: ARSENAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: place to keep things that might go off\n **Anagram of**(Butcher) LEARNS A.\nDefn: \u2026, explode, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boatman changing direction for chemist's last place on the 24 (6)","output":"### Answer: TAILOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: place on the 24\n \"sailor\"(a boatman;a man working on a boat) **with its** \"s\"(abbrev. for \"south\", a direction) **replaced by**(changing \u2026 for) **last letter of**(\u2026's last) \"chemist\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love, constant, above all\" \u2014 Boatman's sea creatures (6)","output":"### Answer: OCTOPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: sea creatures\n O(letter representing 0;\"love\" in tennis scores) + C(symbol representing a quantity in mathematics or physics whose value does not change, or, specifically, the speed of light, a universal constant) + TOP(above all, as in \"top of the class\") + I(first person pronoun for the setter, Boatman, used self-referentially).\nDefn: \u2026 whose singular is \"octopus\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A long walk for Mum going out with market disbanded (4)","output":"### Answer: TREK \n ### Explanation: Definition: A long walk\n **Anagram of**\n(with\u2026 disbanded) \"market\" **minus**(\u2026 going out) \"Ma\"(like \"Mum\", an informal term for one's mother). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticise half-hearted shopping centres, when erected (4)","output":"### Answer: SLAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticise\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, when erected, in a down clue) \"malls\"(shopping centres) **minus 1 of a pair of its inner letters**(half-hearted \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of Tennessee Williams' last \"hip\" production morose, electrifying Marlon initially in the lead (7)","output":"### Answer: MEMPHIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of Tennessee\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 production) [ **last letter of**(\u2026' last, with the apostrophe denoting the possessive of a plural noun) \"Williams\" + HIP ] **placed after**(\u2026 in the lead) **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"morose, electrifying Marlon\".\nDefn: \u2026 where the King started his career."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High price \u2014 necessity, perversely to secure botched DIY (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TIDY SUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: High price\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, perversely) MUST(a necessity, as in \"is it a must that all politicians should lie?\") **containing**(to secure) **anagram of**(botched) DIY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Who gives a swinging piece of wood about Newton? (5)","output":"### Answer: DONOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Who gives\n DOOR(whimsically, a swinging piece of wood) **containing**(about) N(symbol for the unit of force, the newton)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come across as \"fair excited\" \u2014 touching! (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LIGHT UPON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come across\n LIGHT(fair;not dark in colour) + UP(excited;exuberant) + ON(touching;concerning;about, as in \"lectures touching the issue of discrimination\".**\nDefn:  \u2026;to find unexpectedly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smudge\" gets to identify an apostle (10)","output":"### Answer: FINGERMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smudge\n FINGER(to identify;to pinpoint, as in \"asbestos was fingered as the cause of numerous deaths in asbestos-related industries\") + MARK(the apostle in Early Christianity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extinct species of the orc, mouse, bats \u2026 (4,7)","output":"### Answer: HOMO ERECTUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extinct species\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, bats) THE ORC, MOUSE.\nDefn: \u2026 of archaic humans, dating as far back as 1.8 million years ago."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come out of Met's production \u2014 bad form (4,4)","output":"### Answer: STEM FROM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come out of\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 production) MET'S + **anagram of**(bad) FORM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Toilet renter reported an American officer (10)","output":"### Answer: LIEUTENANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: an American officer\n **Homophone of**(reported) [ \"loo\"(slang for a toilet) + \"tenant\"(one who rents;a renter from a property owner) ].\nDefn: \u2026, as his\/her rank is pronounced by fellow Americans. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Being southern, suggest \"Rubicund\" as a pop group name (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SIMPLY RED \n ### Explanation: Definition: a pop group name \n S(abbrev. for \"southern\") + IMPLY(to suggest;to hint at) + RED(rubicund;having a ruddy;red complexion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit pieces see inside (5)","output":"### Answer: MELON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit \n MEN(pieces on a chessboard) **containing**(\u2026 inside) LO(see, as in \"lo and behold!\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Works jammed with poles, which might need extracting (7)","output":"### Answer: TONSILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: which might need extracting \n TOILS(works hard) **containing**(jammed with) N,S(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"south\", respectively, the 2 geographic poles).\nDefn: Masses of tissue in the human throat which might need surgical removal;extraction in some cases."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sally's custom collecting chamber pots (7)","output":"### Answer: RIPOSTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sally\n RITE(a social custom;practice) **containing**(collecting) POS(plural of \"po\", slang for a pot;bowl kept in ones' chamber;bedroom and used as a toilet at night). **\nDefn:  A witty retort."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No rocker provided key's final change (6)","output":"### Answer: MODIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: change\n MOD(a member of the subculture in late 50s\/60s whose members clashed with rival subculture, the Rockers) + IF(provided, as in \"I'll be there if you are there\") + **last letter of**(\u2026's final) \"key\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kent's transformation after mother, grandmother and daughter play (3,3,8)","output":"### Answer: MAN AND SUPERMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: play\n SUPERMAN(what Clark Kent transforms into, viz. the DC comics superhero) **placed after**(after) [ MA(informal term for one's mother) + NAN(informal term for one's grandmother) + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") ].\nDefn: \u2026 by George Bernard Shaw."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One who takes after Trotter, the western villain? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: HORSE THIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: the western villain\n THIEF(a criminal who takes others' stuff) **placed after**(after) HORSE(a trotter being one specially bred for the sport of trotting).\nDefn: A criminal in the US Wild Wild West.\nAnd Trotter is the family name of the main characters in the TV series Only Fools And Horses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deal twinned with medium US city (5)","output":"### Answer: SALEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: US city\n SALE(a deal between a buyer and a seller of an item) **plus**(with) M(abbrev. for \"medium\", as in clothing sizes).\nDefn: \u2026 in Massachusetts.\nWhereas the town of Deal in Kent is actually twinned with Saint-Omer, France and Vlisssingen, the Netherlands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ornamental stone tree? Yes, around about one thousand dollars! (6,3)","output":"### Answer: TIGER\u2019S EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ornamental stone\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, around) TREE? YES\n**containing**(about) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + G(abbrev. for \"grand\", a sum of a thousand dollars) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Computer input is one bit over (4)","output":"### Answer: DATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Computer input \n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over, in a down clue) [A(article denoting one of something) + TAD(a bit;a small quantity of something) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distinct columnar layouts, a hit on stage (8,6)","output":"### Answer: SEPARATE TABLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: a hit on stage \n SEPARATE(distinct;set apart) + TABLES(columnar layouts;in which text is arranged and read in columns).\nDefn: \u2026 by playwright Terence Rattigan.  And made into a movie also."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To belittle a musical note is ultimately futile (8)","output":"### Answer: MINIMISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: To belittle \n MINIM(a musical note having the time value of half of a whole note or semibreve) + IS + **last letter of**(ultimately) \"futile\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wide path, a mere folly, that has its highs and lows (7,3)","output":"### Answer: WEATHER MAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: that has its highs and lows \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 folly) [ W(abbrev. for \"wide\", in cricket scores) + PATH, A MERE].\nDefn: Something which indicates areas of high and low atmospheric pressures, among other related features."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruin archaeological work at artist's festival (5,4)","output":"### Answer: MARDI GRAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: festival \n MAR(to damage;to ruin) + DIG(an archaeological worksite) **plus**(at) RA(abbrev. for a member of the Royal Academy of Arts, an artist) 'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All it needs is the board to engage in battle of wits (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CHESS SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: All it needs is the board to engage in battle of wits \n Cryptic defn: The battle being a chess game.\nI'm not sure of the correctness of the definition.  A chess set already includes a chessboard and hence you don't need a chessboard in addition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Form of ID personal assistants wear (8)","output":"### Answer: PASSPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Form of ID\n PAS(plural of abbrev. for \"personal assistant\") + SPORT(to wear;to have on a distinctive item)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Church over frozen water is exquisite (6)","output":"### Answer: CHOICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: exquisite\n CH(abbrev. for \"church\") + O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores) + ICE(frozen water).\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"a choice piece of meat\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rig flag after a time (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rig\n TIRE(to flag;to become less energetic) **placed after**(after) [A + T(abbrev. for \"time\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extraordinary antique holds old correspondence (8)","output":"### Answer: EQUATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: correspondence\n **Anagram of**(Extraordinary) ANTIQUE **containing**(holds) O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nDefn: An expression of equivalence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Send back large piece of material as evidence of work (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TIME SHEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: evidence of work\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) EMIT(to send out, as in \"the chimney was seen to emit smoke\") + SHEET(a large flat piece of material, metal, say).\nDefn: A piece of paper recording the number of hours worked."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vapour left in tree (5)","output":"### Answer: HAZEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\n HAZE(a very fine cloud that obscures due to the presence of vapour, or smoke) + L(abbrev. for \"left\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strong warning not right (6)","output":"### Answer: POTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strong\n \"portent\"(a warning;an omen that a major or disastrous event is likely to happen) **minus**(not) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Defy revolting sister (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Defy\n **Anagram of**(revolting) SISTER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Park official called queen (6)","output":"### Answer: RANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Park official\n RANG(called on the phone) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the UK queen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop first of guards boarding ship (6)","output":"### Answer: LINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n **1st letter of**(first of) \"guards\" **contained in**(boarding) LINER(a luxurious ocean-going passenger ship).\nDefn: Having stopped, to stay in a place longer than necessary."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fed up and embarrassed by body odour (5)","output":"### Answer: BORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fed up\n RED(flushed, as with the face of an embarrassed person) **placed after**(by) BO(abbrev. for \"body odour\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goes with baked clay slab for revolutionary entrance feature (9)","output":"### Answer: TURNSTILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: revolutionary entrance feature\n TURNS(goes;the times for action which come in due rotation to each participant in, say, a game) + TILE(a baked clay slab, for, well, tiling a floor, a wall, or a roof).\nThe old revolutionary ones; and the revolutionary non-revolutionary ones:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confirm V&A top at tastefully exhibiting heads (8)","output":"### Answer: VALIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confirm \n V,A(V&A) + LID(the top cover put over or screwed on or fixed on to a container) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 heads) \"at tastefully exhibiting\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minute holding odd bits of gold causing stinging sensation (6)","output":"### Answer: TINGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: stinging sensation \n TINY(minute;extremely small) **containing**(holding) **1st and 3rd letters of**(odd bits of) \"gold\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adorn resting place with Eastern cutwork's edging (6)","output":"### Answer: BEDECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adorn \n BED(a resting place) **plus**(with) E(abbrev. for \"Eastern\") + **1st and last letters of**(\u2026's edging) \"cutwork\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Avoid gallery displaying fake (8)","output":"### Answer: MISSTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fake\n MISS(to avoid;to escape, as in \"stay in to miss the crowds\") + TATE(the art gallery in London).\nDefn: To misrepresent;to say a fake thing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rear seen in taffeta, regularly (3)","output":"### Answer: AFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rear\n **2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(seen in \u2026, regularly) \"taffeta\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pleasant sounding set of furniture (5)","output":"### Answer: SUITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: set of furniture\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 sounding) \"sweet\"(pleasant;nice, as in \"a sweet young thing\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Generous old writer delivered (4-6)","output":"### Answer: OPEN-HANDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Generous\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + PEN(what one writes with) + HANDED(delivered to;given from one person to another)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support at sea abounded (6)","output":"### Answer: TEEMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: abounded\n TEE(support for one's golf ball) **plus**(at) MED(short for the Mediterranean Sea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaders of cardiological radiology unit x-rayed heart (4)","output":"### Answer: CRUX \n ### Explanation: Definition: heart\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Leaders of) \"cardiological radiology unit x-rayed\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Banning unpopular Los Angeles faction (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTLAWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Banning\n OUT(unpopular;out of fashion) + LA(abbrev. for the city of Los Angeles) + WING(a faction;a group within an organisation having particular views or function)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unruly troll chose to embrace energy level many would seek to lower (11)","output":"### Answer: CHOLESTEROL \n ### Explanation: Definition: level many would seek to lower\n **Anagram of**(Unruly) TROLL CHOSE **containing**(to embrace) E(symbol for \"energy\", in phyics).\nDefn: \u2026, but only the level of the bad form of the substance. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am somebody with a note to copy (11)","output":"### Answer: IMPERSONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to copy\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\") + PERSON(somebody;a body) **plus**(with) A + TE(ti;in music, the syllable representing the seventh note of a major scale).**\n\u2026 or I copy somebody's notes:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chooses motif on a publication for teachers (10)","output":"### Answer: DESIGNATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chooses\n DESIGN(a motif;a decorative pattern as in \"material with a psychedelic design\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) + A + TES(formerly known as the Times Educational Supplement, a weekly publication aimed at schoolteachers in the UK). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proposal getting viewers, reportedly, to soften (9)","output":"### Answer: TENDERISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to soften\n TENDER(a formal proposal to provide goods and services under stated terms and conditions) + **homophone of**(\u2026, reportedly) \"eyes\"(what you view with;viewers). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take drugs inside silent public building (6)","output":"### Answer: MUSEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: public building\n USE(to regularly take drugs) **contained in**(inside) MUM(silent;mute)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Principle held to be true either way (5)","output":"### Answer: TENET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Principle held\n **Palindromic**(to be true either way)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raise flag (4)","output":"### Answer: JACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raise,flag\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 with, well, a jack."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fate embraced by all others (3)","output":"### Answer: LOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fate\n **Hidden in**(embraced by) \"all others\".\nDefn: One's destiny."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cell is helping to get the go-ahead (8)","output":"### Answer: PLATELET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cell\n PLATE(a helping of food) + LET(to get the go-ahead;to be allowed to).\nDefn: \u2026 found in large numbers in blood."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweepers made from brushwood? (6)","output":"### Answer: BESOMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweepers\n Cryptic defn: Implements for sweeping;sweep-ers made from twigs;brushwood.\nIf I'm right, this isn't very cryptic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny-pinching, vacuous young son goes back to pocket money (6)","output":"### Answer: STINGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Penny-pinching\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 goes back) [ **inner letters deleted from**(vacuous) \"young\" + S(abbrev. for \"son\") ] **containing**(to pocket) TIN(slang for \"money\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Big gap in short shorts Versace designed (8)","output":"### Answer: CREVASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big gap\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 designed) [ S(abbrev. for;short \"shorts\") + VERSACE ].\nI couldn't find an example of the usage of that abbreviation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island group heard to mention cases (10)","output":"### Answer: SEYCHELLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island group\n **Homophone of**(heard) [ \"say\"(to mention) + \"shells\"(cases;the outer covering of, say, shellfish, bird's eggs, nuts, etc. ].\nDefn: \u2026 in the Indian Ocean."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mineral doused in formic acid (4)","output":"### Answer: MICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mineral \n **Hidden in**(doused in) \"formic acid\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: World order mistakenly comes across as without cares? (6)","output":"### Answer: COSMOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: World order \n **Anagram of**(mistakenly) [ \"comes across\" **minus**(as without) \"cares\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Engineers ring for curative (8)","output":"### Answer: REMEDIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: curative \n REME(abbrev. for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, a corps in the British Army) + DIAL(to ring on the phone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Called over when signal done badly (8)","output":"### Answer: BECKONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Called over \n BECK(a signal;a gesture requesting attention) + **anagram of**(\u2026 badly) DONE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cult over to open residential area (6)","output":"### Answer: SECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: area\n SECT(a cult;a small group of people having beliefs regarded by others as strange) + O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket) + **1st letter of**(to open) \"residential\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Times of the topsy-turvy game maker (4)","output":"### Answer: AGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Times\n **Reversal of**(topsy-turvy) SEGA(the Japanese video game developer;maker)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German nobles have their own cake (10)","output":"### Answer: BATTENBERG \n ### Explanation: Definition: German nobles,cake\n Double defn: 1st: A German noble family, once rulers of the Grand Duchy of Hesse; and 2nd: \u2026 purportedly named after the family."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work-shy pupil at lecture's end succeeds one in command (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BONE IDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work-shy\n [ L(letter displayed by a learner driver;pupil) + **last letter of**(\u2026's end) \"lecture\" ] **placed after**(succeeds) [ ONE **contained in**(in) BID(to command;to order someone to do something) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dances once left out of training grounds (6)","output":"### Answer: GALOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dances once\n \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\") **deleted from**(left out of) \"gallops\"(training grounds for racehorses).\nDefn: \u2026, popular in the late 18th century."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dirty mongrel found initially in South Yorkshire (6)","output":"### Answer: SMUTTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dirty\n MUTT(a mongrel;a dog of no definable type or breed) **contained in**(found \u2026 in) **1st letters, respectively, of**(initially \u2026) \"South Yorkshire\".**\nDefn: \u2026;obscene."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crown protection for gondolier? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: STRAW HAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crown protection\n Cryptic defn: Another not quite cryptic clue, based on a particular sense of \"crown\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Methodologies without good backing should be flexible (9)","output":"### Answer: LITHESOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: flexible\n **Anagram of**(should be) \"methodologies\" **minus**(without) **reversal of**(\u2026 backing) \"good\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cordial working with Troy in charge outside (5)","output":"### Answer: TONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cordial\n ON(working, as with an electrical appliance) **contained in**(with \u2026 outside) [ T(abbrev. for \"troy\", the system of weights for precious metals and gems) + I\/C(abbrev. for \"in charge\") ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gamble for every relative amateur (9)","output":"### Answer: LAYPERSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: amateur\n LAY(to gamble;to lay a bet) + PER(for every;for each) + SON(a close relative)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delicate problem needs someone who'll please (7)","output":"### Answer: TICKLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delicate problem,someone who'll please\n Double defn. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Platforms twice supporting royal (5)","output":"### Answer: BIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Platforms\n BIS(a musical direction to repeat;play twice) **containing**(supporting) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", leading royal in the UK)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At Pam's disco dancing is intermittent (9)","output":"### Answer: SPASMODIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: intermittent\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dancing) PAM'S DISCO.\nThe clue could do without the first word, using \"disco\" as an adjective."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What the group singing \"Sugar sugar\" wanted to do? (4,5,5)","output":"### Answer: MAKE SWEET MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: What the group singing \"Sugar sugar\" wanted to do\n Cryptic defn.\nAnd the song \"Sugar Sugar\" was an example of bubble-gum music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Today's way of keeping in touch with errand-boy? (9)","output":"### Answer: MESSENGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Today's way of keeping in touch,errand-boy\n Double defn: 1st: A Facebook app and platform for, well, messaging your contacts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approach rear of abbey to move religious works (9)","output":"### Answer: APOCRYPHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious works\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to move) [APPROACH + **last letter of**(rear of) \"abbey\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is in two minds about changing musical instruments' cover (7)","output":"### Answer: DITHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is in two minds about\n \"zithers\"(stringed musical instruments) **with its 1st letter**(\u2026s' cover) replaced(changing \u2026). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Young man to clean train (5)","output":"### Answer: GROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Young man to clean,train\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 and brush the coat of eg. a horse or dog; and 2nd: To train;to prepare someone for a particular purpose or activity. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's no hero to a child (5)","output":"### Answer: BADDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's no hero to a child\n Cryptic defn: As a child would refer to the antithesis of a hero."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regulation achieved through legislation (2-3)","output":"### Answer: BY-LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regulation\n BY(achieved through, as in \"he made his fortune by being unscrupulous\") + LAW(legislation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uproar! Met foe, ice broken \u2013 so 11 said (5,3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: PEACE FOR OUR TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: so 11 said\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broken) UPROAR! MET FOE, ICE.\nDefn: So declared Neville Chamberlain;answer to 11 across on 30 September 1938, less than a year before war broke out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I work for Independent, say, in Shanghai? (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shanghai\n [ I'M PRESS](I am;I work for the press, of which The Independent newspaper is an example;say).\nDefn: \u2026;to force;press;impress someone to join a ship's crew, an activity that used be conducted by press gangs (not gangs of reporters, though)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large place is useful at first, area for redevelopment (7)","output":"### Answer: EURASIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large place \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for redevelopment) [IS + **1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"useful\" + AREA]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hall, city home for leader (11)","output":"### Answer: CHAMBERLAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: leader \n CHAMBER(a hall;a large room used for formal or public events) + LA(abbrev. for the US city of Los Angeles) + IN(at home).\nDefn: \u2026;former Prime Minister of the UK. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cunning, finding time to supplant king in vessel (3)","output":"### Answer: ART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cunning\n \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **replacing**(to supplant) \"k\"(abbrev. for \"king\" in chess notation) in \"ark\"(a vessel, like the one built by the biblical Noah).\nDefn: \u2026, as a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sir's date worked out badly? (8)","output":"### Answer: DISASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: worked out badly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 worked out) SIR'S DATE.\nDefn: A situation (eg. that knight's date) that worked out badly;resulted in a disaster."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leader's girl's accommodating Italian learner (6)","output":"### Answer: HITLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leader\n HER(the feminine possessive pronoun;girl's) **containing**(accommodating) [IT(abbrev. for \"Italian\") + L(letter displayed by a learner driver) ].\nDefn: \u2026;F\u00fchrer of Nazi Germany."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Champ embracing one in conference centre (6)","output":"### Answer: MUNICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: conference centre\n MUNCH(to champ;to chew noisily) **containing**(in) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nAnswer: The venue, since 1963, of the Munich Security Conference, an annual conference on international security. It was also the venue in 1938 of the negotiations (less of a conference) amongst Germany, France, the UK, and Italy that resulted in the Munich Agreement. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spinning stroke from bounder, cute (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDERCUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spinning stroke\n **Hidden in**(from) \"bounder, cute\".\nDefn: A strike on a ball with a downward glancing blow to give it a backspin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of match fixed by agreement (3)","output":"### Answer: SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of match,fixed by agreement\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, a tennis match, that is; and 2nd: \u2026;arranged in advance after an agreement is reached."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suitable to include vegetables provided by English chaps \u2013 11's policy (11)","output":"### Answer: APPEASEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 11's policy\n APT(suitable;fitting) **containing**(to include) [ PEAS(vegetables) **plus**(provided by) E(abbrev. for \"English\") + MEN(chaps) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A mother encounters worker, unyielding (7)","output":"### Answer: ADAMANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: unyielding\n A + DAM(the mother of an animal, usually a domestic mammal) + ANT(a social insect, of which one caste are the workers). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joke after warning needed for cut of beef (7)","output":"### Answer: FORERIB \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut of beef\n RIB(to joke;to tease) **placed after**(after) FORE!(called out as a warning to people in the path of a golf ball)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uphill feel found unfortunately \u2013 fate of 1 Across (11,4)","output":"### Answer: UNFULFILLED HOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fate of 1 Across\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unfortunately) UPHILL FEEL FOUND.\nDefn: What the solution to 1 across turned out to be;what its fate was."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Area noble rules, proper, accepting respectable party I overlooked (9)","output":"### Answer: PRINCEDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Area noble rules\n PRIM(proper;very formal and correct) **containing**(accepting) \"nice\"(respectable;refined in language, manners, etc, as in \"nice people don't do that!\") + \"do\"(a party;a social function) **minus**(\u2026 overlooked) \"I\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A very quiet listener, silent initially, comes into view (7)","output":"### Answer: APPEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: comes into view\n A + PP(abbrev. for \"pianissimo\", the musical direction to play very softly;quietly) + EAR(what one listens with;a listen-er) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"silent\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not entirely impartial girl (3)","output":"### Answer: EVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n \"even\"(impartial, as in \"to give even treatment to both sides\") **minus its last letter**(Not entirely\u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One watching outside broadcast with restaurant worker (8)","output":"### Answer: OBSERVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One watching\n OB(abbrev. for \"outside broadcast\", a radio or television programme that is broadcast from a venue other than the radio or television studio) **plus**(with) SERVER(a restaurant worker who serves food to the diners)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last of home gatherings (5)","output":"### Answer: OMEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Last\n **Hidden in**(of) \"home gatherings\".\nDefn: \u2026 of any series;the ending."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Referring to game at Twickenham, nation's latest, that's shown again (5)","output":"### Answer: RERUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's shown again\n RE(with referenceto;referring to) RU(abbrev. for \"rugby\", the game that Twickenham Stadium, London was built for) + **last letter of**(\u2026's latest) \"nation\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put into office wearing seconds? Hard to believe! (7)","output":"### Answer: INSTALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put into office\n IN(wearing;clothed in\u2026) S(abbrev. for \"seconds\" in time notation) + TALL(hard to believe, such as \"a tall tale\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Precise court overturning dismissal at first (5)","output":"### Answer: EXACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Precise\n CT(abbrev. for \"court\") **placed below**(\u2026 at first, in a down clue) **reversal of**(overturning, in a down clue) AXE(dismissal;cancellation, as in \"half the department is facing the axe\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Simple article is written up \u2013 set in ancient times (5)","output":"### Answer: BASIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simple\n [ A(an article in grammar) + **reversal of**(\u2026 written up, in a down clue) IS ] **contained in**(set in) BC(abbrev. for \"Before Christ\", or \"before the birth of Christ\", indicating ancient times)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French department's unusual soiree, nothing missed out (5)","output":"### Answer: ISERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French department\n **Anagram of**(unusual) \"soiree\" **minus**(\u2026 missed out) \"o\"(letter signifying 0;nothing).\nDefn: An administrative region;department in eastern France."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After climbing a hill, board can be brought around (9)","output":"### Answer: ROTATABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: can be brought around\n **Reversal of**(After climbing, in a down clue) [A + TOR(a hill)] + TABLE(board;food provided in a household)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forbidden, a French novel ultimately unpleasant (8)","output":"### Answer: UNLAWFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forbidden\n UN(French for \"a\") + **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"novel\" + AWFUL(unpleasant;bad)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Matches at Chelsea entertaining one carrying books? (7)","output":"### Answer: SATCHEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: one carrying books\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 entertaining) \"Matches at Chelsea\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Symbol in text is ring over loop (7)","output":"### Answer: DINGBAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Symbol in text\n DING(to make a ringing sound like a bell) + **reversal of**(over) TAB(a loop;a small flap of material attached to something to hold or fasten the latter). D0 \u2026 other than letters or numerals, indicating divisions or replacing letters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dummy swapping diamonds for time in temporary accommodation (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: temporary accommodation\n \"model\"(a dummy, in a shop window modelling clothing, say) **with** \"d\"(abbrev. for the suit of diamonds in card games) **replaced by**(swapping \u2026 for \u2026) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medical examination for relative with second pulse (9)","output":"### Answer: MAMMOGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medical examination\n MAM(informal term for one's mother, a relative) **plus**(with) MO(short for \"moment\", such as a second, as in \"wait a moment\") + GRAM(chickpeas or other pulses used as food)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second attempt to get hydrogen and nitrogen into surprisingly nice poison (10)","output":"### Answer: STRYCHNINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: poison\n S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + TRY(an attempt) **plus**(to get) [ H(symbol for the element hydrogen) **plus**(and) N(symbol for the element nitrogen) ] **contained in**(into) **anagram of**(surprisingly) NICE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog in river leaving scent (4)","output":"### Answer: TAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\n \"trail\"(a scent used in following someone or hunting an animal) **minus**(\u2026 leaving) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"river\").\nDefn: To follow after someone closely and persistently. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Potter's electronic tool? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: SPELL CHECKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: electronic tool\n Cryptic defn: Reference to Harry Potter, the fictional character who casts spells, and presumably would use some sort of tool to check them out.\nDefn: A computer programme that checks the spelling of text inputs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Urban set near newly built underground (12)","output":"### Answer: SUBTERRANEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: built underground\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 newly) URBAN SET NEAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whirlwind decapitated cuddly toy (4)","output":"### Answer: EDDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whirlwind\n \"teddy\"(short for a teddy bear, a cuddly stuffed toy) **minus its 1st letter**(decapitated \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spring cured so-called rich (4-6)","output":"### Answer: WELL-HEELED \n ### Explanation: Definition: rich\n WELL(a spring;a source of water, say, from underground) + **homophone of**(\u2026 so-called) \"healed\"(cured of a disease, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flavouring made from small fruit in perfect condition (9)","output":"### Answer: SPEARMINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flavouring\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + PEAR(a fruit) + MINT(in perfect condition;unused).\nDefn: The common garden mint from which is derived the flavouring of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force independent politician to meet the Spanish (5)","output":"### Answer: IMPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\n I(abbrev. for \"Independent\", describing a candidate who belongs to no particular political party) + MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament, an elected politician) **plus**(to meet) EL(Spanish for \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen stopping King Edward, say, being sent back to refuge (7)","output":"### Answer: RETREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: refuge\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, being sent back) [ ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen) **contained in**(stopping) TATER(informal term for \"potato\", a variety of which;say, is the King Edward) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Priest in newly sealed container slipped away (7)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: slipped away\n P(abbrev. for \"priest\") **contained in**(in \u2026 container) **anagram of**(newly) SEALED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prophet tucked into South American snack (6)","output":"### Answer: SAMOSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: snack\n AMOS(a Minor Prophet) **contained in**(tucked into) SA(abbrev. for \"South American\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of troubled university going to sort out staff (6)","output":"### Answer: TUTORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: staff\n **1st letter of**(Head of) \"troubled\" + U(abbrev. for \"University\") **plus**(going to) **anagram of**(\u2026 out) SORT.\nDefn: \u2026 at a learning institution, a university with problems, say. Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hitler and Luftwaffe finally prepared to keep officer in aircraft (10)","output":"### Answer: HELICOPTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: aircraft\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 prepared) [HITLER **plus**(and) **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"Luftwaffe\"] **containing**(to keep) COP(informal term for a police officer). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colour of worthless item (5)","output":"### Answer: LEMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colour,worthless item\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, such as a new car that gives numerous problems. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: West Indian academic taking car to California (9)","output":"### Answer: DOMINICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: West Indian\n DON(an academic at a university) **containing**(taking) [ MINI(the iconic British car, first produced in the 60s) **plus**(to) CA(abbrev. for the US state of California) ].\nDefn: \u2026 from the Dominican Republic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beginner returning favour \u2026 (4)","output":"### Answer: NOOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginner\n **Reversal of**(returning) BOON(a favour or request asked of someone).\nDefn: One who is inexperienced in a particular activity, especially in computing or Internet usage.\nOne of those clues that requires a checking letter to confirm which end of the clue is the definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supports housing a minister in military accommodation (8)","output":"### Answer: BARRACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: military accommodation\n BACKS(supports) **containing**(housing) [ A + RR(abbrev. for \"Right Reverend\", a title for certain religious figures, or ministers) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note on mobile model about start of regeneration for tardis user (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TIME LORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: tardis user\n TI(the seventh note of a major scale in music) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **anagram of**(mobile) MODEL **containing**(about) **1st letter of**(start of) \"regeneration\".\nDefn: What Dr. Who \u2013 the TV series character with his time machine, the TARDIS \u2013 was. It's now a she-lord and her time machine:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sage mixes a cocktail for second Sunday in Lent (10)","output":"### Answer: SEXAGESIMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: second Sunday in Lent\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cocktail) SAGE MIXES A.\nDefn: \u2026, the Christian religious observance period. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liberal listened to criminal and thief (9)","output":"### Answer: LARCENIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: thief\n L(abbrev. for \"Liberal\", one belonging to the Liberal Party) + **homophone of**(listened to) \"arsonist\"(a criminal who deliberately sets fire to property)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fools mostly stood up for judge (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSESSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: judge\n ASSES(fools;human forms of those reputedly dim animals) + **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) \"rose\"(stood up from a lying, sitting or kneeling position) **minus its last letter**(mostly \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good decoration on stamp books (8)","output":"### Answer: OBEDIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good\n OBE(abbrev. for \"Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire\", an honour or decoration given to individuals by the Queen) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) DIE(a stamp;a device for moulding metal into a specific shape) + NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, the collection of books in the Bible).\nDefn: \u2026, in terms of following orders."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Central ingredient in bread featuring in food waste lists (6)","output":"### Answer: SLOPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: lists\n **Middle letter of**(Central ingredient in) \"bread\" **contained in**(featuring in) SLOPS(food waste).\nDefn: \u2026;leans to one side."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confused clergyman taken in by dodgy deal (6)","output":"### Answer: ADDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confused\n DD(abbrev. for \"Doctor of Divinity\", a degree conferred on outstanding religious scholars, whom, I presume, most clergymen are) **contained in**(taken in by) **anagram of**(dodgy) DEAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Furious athlete losing three extremities in revolving machine (5)","output":"### Answer: LATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: revolving machine\n **Anagram of**(Furious) [ \"athlete\" **minus 1st and last letters of**(losing \u2026 extremities) \"three\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poacher nearly catching bird (4)","output":"### Answer: ERNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 catching) \"Poacher nearly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kudos! You finally solved a puzzle (6)","output":"### Answer: SUDOKU \n ### Explanation: Definition: a puzzle\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 solved) [KUDOS + **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"You\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resist engagement being cancelled? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: FIGHT OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resist\n FIGHT(an engagement, eg. between two armies) + OFF(has been\/is being cancelled, as in \"the wedding's off\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One time performance is flawless (5)","output":"### Answer: EXACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: flawless\n EX-(prefix denoting \"once\"\/formerly\/one time) + ACT(a performance on stage or film)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game over before getting to grips with first level is not fun (9)","output":"### Answer: CHEERLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: not fun\n CHESS(the board game) **containing**(over) [ ERE(before, in time) **containing**(getting to grips with) **1st letter of**(first) \"level\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hurry to watch son on instrument (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LOOK SHARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hurry\n LOOK(watch\/behold) + S(abbrev. for \"son\") **plus**(on) HARP(the stringed instrument)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trendy article about space is mindless (5)","output":"### Answer: INANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mindless\n IN(trendy\/in fashion) + A(article in grammar) + **reversal of**(about) EN(a unit measurement of space between characters in typesetting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird box sheltered by terrace? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: HOUSE SPARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n SPAR(to box without landing heavy blows, as a form of training) **contained in**(sheltered by) [HOUSE ROW] (a row of, well, terrace houses)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Naughty child set fire to model, given permission by mistake (6,6)","output":"### Answer: LITTLE TERROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Naughty child\n LIT(past tense of \"light\"\/set fire to, as \"the candle was lit\") + T(the model of an early car manufactured by Ford Motors) + LET(given permission\/allowed to) **plus**(by) ERROR(a mistake)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kingdom has bona fide munificent leader (5)","output":"### Answer: REALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kingdom\n REAL(bona fide\/genuine) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"munificent\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoyed, when unscrupulous journalist and editor get zero fines (6,3)","output":"### Answer: HACKED OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annoyed\n HACK(a journalist producing dull unoriginal work, who would be described as unscrupulous if he\/she hacked into a computer system, as has happened before) **plus**(and) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\") **plus**(get) O(letter representing 0\/zero) + FF(two x abbrev. for \"fine\", as used by coin collectors when grading the condition of old coins)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retired and moved to live with daughter (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: WENT TO BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Retired\n [WENT TO](moved to) + BE(to live\/to exist) **plus**(with) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For example, going back round edge reveals dirt (5)","output":"### Answer: GRIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: dirt\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, going back) EG(abbrev. for \"exampli gratia\"\/for example) **containing**(round) RIM(the edge\/the boundary, of something circular or roughly circular). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elegant citadel's destroyed by end of battle (8)","output":"### Answer: DELICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elegant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's destroyed) CITADEL **plus**(by) **last letter of**(end of) \"battle\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joins forces with foreign gendarmes extracting DNA (6)","output":"### Answer: MERGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joins forces\n **Anagram of**(foreign) [\"gendarmes\" **minus**(extracting) \"DNA\"\/NDA ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sneaky to rip off your former following (8)","output":"### Answer: STEALTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sneaky\n STEAL(to rip off\/to take illegally) **plus**(\u2026 following) THY(archaic\/former term for \"your\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look in a guide about communication (8)","output":"### Answer: DIALOGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: communication\n LO(look\/behold) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(about) A GUIDE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Birds briefly peck around the edges (5)","output":"### Answer: KITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Birds\n \"kiss\"(to peck\/to kiss lightly) **minus its last letter**(briefly \u2026) **containing**(around) **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 edges) \"the\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular finishing round on practice green (13)","output":"### Answer: INEXPERIENCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: green\n IN(popular\/in fashion) + [**last letter of**(finishing) \"round\" **placed after**(on) EXPERIENCE(knowledge or skill from practical experience\/practice) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman gets bad vibe eating alternative to rabbit, for instance (9)","output":"### Answer: HERBIVORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rabbit, for instance\n HER(that woman) **plus**(gets) **anagram of**(bad) VIBE **containing**(eating) OR(term introducing an alternative to).\nDefn: An example of which\/for instance, is the rabbit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last letters heading off from Rome reflected decline (6)","output":"### Answer: OMEGAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Last letters\n **1st letter deleted from**(heading off from) \"Rome\"+ **reversal of**(reflected) SAG(to decline\/to get pulled down).\nDefn: Plural of the last letter of the Greek alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some of life's terrors get worse (6)","output":"### Answer: FESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: get worse\n **Hidden in**(Some of) \"life's terrors\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I bet that potential winner in front is raring to go (5,2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: CHAMP AT THE BIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: raring to go\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 potential) I BET THAT **placed after**(\u2026 in front) CHAMP(short for \"champion\"\/winner)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I get manic about puzzling! (9)","output":"### Answer: ENIGMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzling\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) I GET MANIC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worrying about looking after eggs (8)","output":"### Answer: BROODING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worrying about,looking after eggs\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German article about break point for Rolling Stones? (8)","output":"### Answer: DRIFTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rolling Stones\n DER(the article \"the\", in German) **containing**(about) RIFT(a break\/a split in something) + S(abbrev. for \"south\"\/a compass point).\nDefn: \u2026 without the capitals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boasted that credit's due (6)","output":"### Answer: CROWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boasted\n CR(abbrev. for \"credit\") + OWED(describing something that is due to someone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lewd about sailors half-stripped! (6)","output":"### Answer: CARNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lewd\n CA(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about\/approximately, especially when refering to dates) + RN(abbrev. for the Royal Navy, sailors, collectively) + \"half\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(\u2026-stripped)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eel artfully pierced by silver bird of prey (5)","output":"### Answer: EAGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird of prey\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 artfully) EEL **containing**(pierced by) AG(in chemistry, the symbol for the element, silver)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Position achieved in government, still I act a lunatic, Trump admits? (9,6)","output":"### Answer: POLITICAL STATUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Position achieved in government\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 lunatic) [STILL I ACT A] **contained in**(\u2026 admits) POTUS(abbrev. for \"President of the US\", currently Donald Trump)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Load structure that floats (4)","output":"### Answer: RAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Load,structure that floats\n Double defn: 1st: A lot of\/a large amount of something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uphold Pasternak's first book (8)","output":"### Answer: PRESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uphold\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Pasternak\" + RESERVE(to book, as with a seat in a theatre)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old European publication a little light, on reflection (6)","output":"### Answer: MAGYAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old European\n MAG(short for \"magazine\"\/a publication) + **reversal of**(\u2026, on reflection) RAY(a beam of light\/a little light).\nDefn: A member of a people who migrated and settled long ago in what is now Hungary."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indian city \u2014 that pains me? (6)","output":"### Answer: MYSORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian city\n [MY SORE](something that would give me pain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New in house, a medicinal drink (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SENNA TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: medicinal drink\n N(abbrev. for \"new\") **contained in**(in) SENATE(the House, short for the upper assembly\/House of Representatives in the US) + A.\nDefn: A herbal tea used as a medicine for constipation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheating unrestrainedly, letters of sinner hidden before messing around (8)","output":"### Answer: ADULTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheating\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 messing around) [\"unrestrainedly\" **minus**(\u2026 hidden before) \"n r e s i n\"(letters of \"sinner\") ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A purpose in mind, disgusting (8)","output":"### Answer: NAUSEOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: disgusting\n [A + USE(purpose\/point as in \"there's no use in arguing\") ] **contained in**(in) NOUS(in philosophy, the mind\/intellect). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resolute having taken time out, workable at a stretch? (6)","output":"### Answer: DOUGHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: workable at a stretch\n \"doughty\"(resolute\/persistent) **minus**(having taken \u2026 out) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: Descriptive of a substance that can be worked\/manipulated by stretching."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Design came to include river and peak, as cartographer (8)","output":"### Answer: MERCATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: cartographer\n **Anagram of**(Design) CAME **containing**(to include) R(abbrev. for \"river\") ] **plus**(and) TOR(a hill\/rocky peak).\nAnswer: Gerardus, famous for his map projection."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: across Obeying Thatcherism requires a new approach to foreign aid policy (7,6,2,4)","output":"### Answer: CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: approach to foreign aid policy\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 new) [OBEYING THATCHERISM **plus**(requires) A].\nDefn: An ironic approach to aid to other than yourself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Survive fall of tenth wicket? (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTLAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Survive\n Cryptic defn: In reference to cricket, where the tenth wicket is the last to fall\/called out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unimaginative, like one in thrall (7)","output":"### Answer: SLAVISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unimaginative,like one in thrall\n Double defn: 1st: Shows no attempt at being original\/merely follows in, say someone's footsteps; and 2nd: Under the power and control of\/in thrall to someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bachelor blows his top by the fire (5)","output":"### Answer: INGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fire\n \"single\"(bachelor, as an adjective\/unmarried) **minus its 1st letter**(blows his top).\nDefn: A fire in the fireplace home."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: then used to inform (9)","output":"### Answer: ENLIGHTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: inform\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 used) [ INGLE(answer to 11 across) + THEN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manager holds very ambiguous grievance (8)","output":"### Answer: GRAVAMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: grievance\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ambiguous) [MANAGER **containing**(holds) V(abbrev. for \"very\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some retiring, genteel artisans in town (6)","output":"### Answer: TRALEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: town\n **Hidden in**(Some) **reversal of**(retiring) \"genteel artisans\".\nDefn: \u2026 in County Kerry, Ireland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bar to Jack (among others) having proof of discount (8)","output":"### Answer: RAILCARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: proof of discount\n BAR(a rail, eg. one for hanging towels) **plus**(to) CARD(one in a deck of playing cards, the Jack being one card among others).\nDefn: A pass entitling the holder to discounted rail fares."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She set up government department shed (9)","output":"### Answer: FOUNDRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: She set up\n FO(abbrev. for the Foreign Office, a government department) + UNDRESS(to strip off one's clothes).\nDefn: \u2026 \/established an institution or settlement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half a point to Bond girl who's smart (5)","output":"### Answer: CUTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl who's smart\n **1st 2 letters of**(Half a) \"cusp\"(a point\/pointed end where two curves meet, say, the sharp end of a leaf, amongst others) + TIE(to bond\/to join together)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nonsensical officialese? Not as if it's a problem for mariners! (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ICE FLOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a problem for mariners\n **Anagram of**(Nonsensical) \"officialese\" **minus**(Not) \"as if\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finishing with large number going down (7)","output":"### Answer: CLOSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finishing\n C(Roman numeral for 100, a large number) + LOSING(going down\/failing to win)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Which star signs? (9)","output":"### Answer: AUTOGRAPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Which star signs\n Cryptic defn: That which a star\/a celebrity would sign for a fan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That is grandma inside, which is ludicrous (5)","output":"### Answer: INANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ludicrous\n IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is) **containing**(\u2026 inside) NAN(familiar term for one's grandmother\/grandma)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wittered on so treated badly after close of play (8)","output":"### Answer: YATTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wittered on so\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 badly) **placed after**(after) **last letter of**(close of) \"play\".\nDefn: \u2026\/spoke at length about trivial matters\/twitter\/Twitter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talked about support for Yankee without embarrassment (6)","output":"### Answer: EASILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: without embarrassment\n **Homophone of**(Talked about) \"easel\"(support for an artist's canvas, say, while it is being painted) **plus**(for) Y(letter represented by \"Yankee\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First one sincere, though huge middle revealed when shirt removed (9)","output":"### Answer: INAUGURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: First\n  I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + \"natural\"(sincere\/not faked like some airline attendant's smile) **with 2 middle letters of**(\u2026 middle) \"huge\" ***replacing***(revealed when \u2026 removed) \"t\"(short for \"tee shirt\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Journeys to the north by jet (5)","output":"### Answer: SPIRT \n ### Explanation: Definition: jet\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to the north, in a down clue) TRIPS(journeys).\nDefn: An old-fashioned spelling of \"spurt\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: across Go for it! There's risk (so moaners need to be prepared) (6,4,3)","output":"### Answer: CHANCE ONE\u2019S ARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go for it\n CHANCE(to risk\/to do something in spite of it being dangerous) **plus**(so) **anagram of**(\u2026 need to be prepared) MOANERS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal protection said to work when sick at heart (9)","output":"### Answer: ARMADILLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said) \"armour\"(protection\/tough layer or shell protecting warriors, military vehicles, or animals and plants) **plus**(to) [DO(to work\/to perform) **containing**(when \u2026 at heart \/\u2026 in its centre) ILL(sick)].\nDefn: \u2026 having a tough protective shell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book was wrong about current state of some trees (7)","output":"### Answer: BERRIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: state of some trees\n B(abbrev. for \"book\") + ERRED(was wrong\/committed an error) **containing**(about) I(symbol for electric current in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Information is inspiring French art creation (7)","output":"### Answer: GENESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: creation\n [ GEN(information) + IS] **containing**(inspiring) ES(French for \"are\"\/art, archaic form of the second person singular form of \"to be\", as in \"Thou art \u2026\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's black and pink, lacking resistance (4)","output":"### Answer: COAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's black\n \"coral\"(a shade of pink that's the colour of red coral) **minus**(lacking) \"r\"(symbol for electrical resistance in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dash back before crossing forbidden Silk Road for one (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TRADE ROUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silk Road for one\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) DART(to dash\/move suddenly and quickly) + ERE(literary form of \"before\", in relation to time) **containing**(crossing) OUT(forbidden\/not allowed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Zinc or rocky mineral in crystal form (6)","output":"### Answer: ZIRCON \n ### Explanation: Definition: mineral in crystal form\n **Anagram of**(.. rocky) ZINC OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: British-American sign said \"Coach Line\" (3,5)","output":"### Answer: BUS-QUEUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coach Line\n B(abbrev. for \"British\") + US(abbrev. for things American) + **homophone of**(\u2026 said) \"cue\"(a sign\/signal for action).\nDefn: A line of people waiting for a bus\/coach."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Building material makes smoother sound (9)","output":"### Answer: SANDSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Building material\n SANDS(makes a surface smoother with, well, a sander) + TONE(a musical note or sound used as a signal as in \"After the tone, please your name and phone number\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quarryman's key picked up (5)","output":"### Answer: MINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quarryman\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 picked up) \"minor\"(key based on a type of musical scale, tending to produce a sad or serious effect)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Practicable round safety device (2,3)","output":"### Answer: OF USE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Practicable\n O(letter representing a circle\/a round shape) + FUSE(a safety device for electrical circuits, say). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A paper nobody backs maintains run for some time (9)","output":"### Answer: AFTERNOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: some time\n A +FT(the Financial Times newspaper) + **reversal of**(\u2026 backs) [ NO ONE ](nobody\/not a single person) **containing**(maintains) R(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores).\nDefn: \u2026 during\/a part of a day."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bismuth has to turn red, perhaps piebald (8)","output":"### Answer: BICOLOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: perhaps piebald\n BI(symbol for the chemical element, bismuth) **plus**(has) COLOUR(to turn red, said of a person or person's skin blushing with embarrassment or shame).\nDefn: An example\/perhaps is \"piebald\", descriptive of an animal, especially a horse, with a patchy coat of 2 colours.  It is also descriptive of some minerals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tell bishop, not priest (6)","output":"### Answer: RELATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tell\n \"prelate\"(a bishop, or other high clerical dignitary) **minus**(not) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"priest\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't read enough to be a locum? (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERSTUDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a locum\n UNDER-(prefix signifying something is not done enough\/sufficiently\/don't \u2026 enough) + STUDY(to read\/study at a university, say)\nAnswer: In a similar construction to \"underestimate\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unknown mineral long ago (4)","output":"### Answer: YORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: long ago\n Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics) + ORE(a solid material from which a metal or mineral may be extracted)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Send for treatment here, after he falls off bike (7)","output":"### Answer: RECYCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Send for treatment\n \"here\" **minus**(after \u2026 falls off) \"he\" + CYCLE(bike)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contestant receives surgery for disorder (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTROPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: disorder\n ENTRY(a contestant\/an entrant) **containing**(receives) OP(short for an \"operation\", a surgery, say).\nDefn: A lack of order or predictability\/a randomness."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bizarre objects, each full of toxic compound (7)","output":"### Answer: EXOTICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bizarre objects\n EA(abbrev. for \"each\") **containing**(full of) **anagram of**(\u2026 compound) TOXIC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corporal remains Roman Catholic priest at heart (5)","output":"### Answer: RELIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Corporal remains\n RC(abbrev. for \"Roman Catholic\") **containing**(\u2026 at heart) ELI(a Biblical priest).\nDefn: The remains of the body of a holy person long dead."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former Tory leader in court is dead and gone (7)","output":"### Answer: EXTINCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dead and gone\n EX-(prefix representing former\/once) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Tory\" + IN + CT(abbrev. for \"court\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stevenson's written about still (4,2)","output":"### Answer: EVEN SO \n ### Explanation: Definition: still\n **Hidden in**(\u2026's written about) \"Stevenson\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Brussels, book into sprawling development (9)","output":"### Answer: EVOLUTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: development\n EU(abbrev. for the European Union, refered to by its de-facto capital, Brussels) + VOL(abbrev. for \"volume\"\/a book) + **anagram of**(\u2026 sprawling) INTO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gatecrash lewd independent theatre first (7)","output":"### Answer: INTRUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gatecrash\n RUDE(lewd\/obscene) **placed below**(\u2026 first, in a down clue) [ I(abbrev. for \"Independent\"\/an election candidate belonging to no particular political party) + NT(abbrev. for the National Theatre in the UK) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Period yielding 10 addled brain? Of course! (13)","output":"### Answer: CARBONIFEROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Period yielding 10\n **Anagram of**(addled) BRAIN? OF COURSE.\nDefn: The geologic period millions of years ago, marked by the formation of coal (answer to 10 across) beds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find nightclub dead (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCOVERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Find\n DISCO(a nightclub at which people dance to, well, disco music) + VERY(without qualification\/absolutely, \"as in I'm dead\/very tired\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dodgy dealer rings excellent pottery (7)","output":"### Answer: FAIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pottery\n FENCE(a dealer\/receiver of dodgy\/stolen goods) **containing**(rings) AI(A1, denoting excellent\/first-class, with the Roman numeral for 1)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peer that follows just after the start (5,2)","output":"### Answer: EARLY ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: just after the start\n EARL(a rank in the peerage\/a nobleman) **placed above**(\u2026 follows, in a down clue) YON(yonder\/that\/over there, as in \"by yon bonnie banks\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rock formation exposed by harvest (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTCROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rock formation\n OUT(exposed\/in the open) **plus**(by) CROP(the harvest\/the amount of produce reaped at one time, as in \"a bumper crop\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ancient 3 fellow East German left (6)","output":"### Answer: FOSSIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient 3\n F(abbrev. for \"Fellow\", a member of a learned society) + OSSI(a citizen of the former East Germany) + L(abbrev. for \"left\").\nDefn: Ancient relic (answer to 3 down)\/petrified remains of a prehistoric plant or animal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liberal philosopher's bed (5)","output":"### Answer: LAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: bed\n L(abbrev. for a member of the Liberal Party) + AYER(Alfred Jules\/J.A., English philosopher).\nDefn: \u2026\/stratum of rock, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Odd features of chakra coach (3)","output":"### Answer: CAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: coach\n **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(Odd features of) \"chakra\".\nDefn: A railway carriage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pair having argument \u2013 one side might lose it after this? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MATCH POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one side might lose it after this\n MATCH(to pair with, as with a matchmaker) **plus**(having) POINT(an argument\/a reason in support of an idea or theory).\nDefn: After this, one side in, say, a tennis match will lose it (the match) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Esteemed flier stuck on the ground (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Esteemed\n AD(abbrev. for \"advertisement\", which can take the form of a distributed pamphlet\/a flier\/a flyer) + MIRED(stuck on the ground\/in a mire). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friendly uncle grew up free as a bird? (7)","output":"### Answer: UNCAGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: free as a bird\n UNC(an informal\/friendly term for \"uncle\") + AGED(grew up\/grew older)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kitty, a psychic zealot (14)","output":"### Answer: FUNDAMENTALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: zealot\n FUND(a kitty\/a quantity of money set aside for a particular purpose) + A + MENTALIST(a psychic\/one demonstrating supposedly extraordinary mental powers, like mind-reading). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Great footballer retiring, hasn't played for Ivory Coast national team? (9)","output":"### Answer: ELEPHANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ivory Coast national team\n **Reversal of**(.. retiring) PELE(a great Brazilian footballer, since retired) + **anagram of**(\u2026 played) HASN'T.**\nDefn: Nickname of the Ivory Coast national football team."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shot adult type of film (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: type of film\n DRAM(a shot\/a small drink of whiskey or other spirits) + A(abbrev. for \"adult\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horse hurdling width of tree (5)","output":"### Answer: ROWAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\n ROAN(a horse with a coat of a main colour interspersed with hairs of a different colour) **containing**(hurdling) W(abbrev. for \"width\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No rule getting hitchhiker to disembark in border area (14)","output":"### Answer: NORTHUMBERLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: border area\n NO + R(abbrev. for \"rule\") **plus**(getting) THUMBER(what you might call a hitchhiker\/one who uses his\/her thumb to signal) + LAND(to disembark from a plane or ship on to, well, land).\nDefn: \u2026 on the English side of the border with Scotland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Geoffrey's first tune in Shine (7)","output":"### Answer: GLISTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shine\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's) \"Geoffrey\" + LISTEN(to tune in\/to listen to, say, a radio station or a particular broadcast, as \"do tune in next week\").\nAnd of course, Geoffrey Rush starred in the move \"Shine\", about the life of pianist David Helfgott. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fraud opening religious community (7)","output":"### Answer: CONVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious community\n CON(a fraud\/a confidence trick) + VENT(opening that allows gas or liquid to pass out of or into a space).\nDefn: \u2026 of nuns."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honey sandwich for half-cut valet's tea (10)","output":"### Answer: DARJEELING \n ### Explanation: Definition: tea\n DARLING(like \"Honey\" a term of endearment for one's beloved) **containing**(sandwich for) **last 3 letters deleted from**(half-cut) \"Jeeves\"(the fictional valet in the series of short stories and novels by P.G. Wodehouse).\nDefn: \u2026 named after the Indian area where it is planted. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pigments losing original character naturally? (3)","output":"### Answer: YES \n ### Explanation: Definition: naturally\n \"dyes\"(pigments) **minus its 1st letter**(losing original character).\nDefn: \u2026\/of course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Professionally transports in theatrical performance; hides in audition (10)","output":"### Answer: CHAUFFEURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Professionally transports\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in audition) [\"show\"(theatrical performance) + \"furs\"(hides\/skins of animals with fur, used as material for garments) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relationship of Vatican with Church of England (7)","output":"### Answer: ROMANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relationship\n ROMAN(of\/relating to the Vatican, the city-state centre of Roman Catholicism situated in Rome) + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).\nDefn: \u2026 of the loving kind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Row's origin lost in muddle (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: muddle\n \"paddle\"(to row with, well, a paddle) **minus its 1st letter**(\u2026's origin lost)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prostitute can't rouse drunk (9)","output":"### Answer: COURTESAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prostitute\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) CAN'T ROUSE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guided German guy in selecting Nordic food (7,7)","output":"### Answer: PICKLED HERRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nordic food\n [ LED(guided\/showed the way) + HERR(form of address for a German guy\/man) ] **contained in**(in) PICKING(selecting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teasing out that which was internalised \u2026 (7)","output":"### Answer: INGESTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: that which was internalised\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) TEASING.\nDefn: \u2026\/substances that were taken in the body as nourishment, ie. food and drink."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: small amount of information briefly recalled (3)","output":"### Answer: TAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: small amount\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) [ \"data\"(information) **minus its last letter**(briefly) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tight chaperone making needless overtures? (9,2,3,9)","output":"### Answer: PREACHING TO THE CONVERTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: making needless overtures\n A reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**\u2026 CONVERTED**) [**PREACHING TO THE**] = \"Tight chaperone\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Open seat, varied nominees (10)","output":"### Answer: CANDIDATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: nominees\n CANDID(open\/straight-shooting) + **anagram of**(\u2026, varied) SEAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lacking energy, cannot rule out sleeping through the day (9)","output":"### Answer: NOCTURNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sleeping through the day\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) [ \"e\"(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics) **deleted from**(Lacking \u2026) \"cannot rule\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With more trees and weird enchanted rings within (7)","output":"### Answer: WOODIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: With more trees\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 enchanted) WEIRD **containing**(\u2026 within) OO(2 x letter representing a ring)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crack across old filling is calamity (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAGEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: calamity\n TRY(a crack\/a shot at\/an attempt at) **containing**(across \u2026 filling) AGED(old)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This meat's not off, as top cook announced (5)","output":"### Answer: BACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: This meat\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 announced) \"bake on\"(in contrast to\/not \"Bake Off\", short for the TV competition, The Great British Bake Off, at the end of which the winning\/top cook\/baker is announced). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps a Rover's Return idol? (3)","output":"### Answer: GOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: idol\n **Reversal of**(\u2026's Return, in a down clue) \"dog\"(an animal that might be a\/perhaps named \"Rover\").\nDefn: A person who is worshipped or adored."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swimmer private investigator managed to hoax regularly (7)","output":"### Answer: PIRANHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmer\n PI(abbrev. for \"private investigator\"\/private eye) + RAN(managed, as with an organisation) **plus**(to) **1st and 2nd letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"hoax\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Believes in maintaining hard drives (7)","output":"### Answer: THRUSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: drives\n TRUSTS(believes in\/accepts as reliable) **containing**(maintaining) H(abbrev. for \"hard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Religious instruction to the German jockey (5)","output":"### Answer: RIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: jockey\n RI(abbrev. for \"religious instruction\") **plus**(to) DER(German for \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monument of leader's character (9)","output":"### Answer: HEADSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monument\n HEAD(leader\/headman)'S + TONE(general character\/quality of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regard card head shows trial participant (10)","output":"### Answer: EYEWITNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: trial participant\n EYE(to regard with, well, one's eyes) + WIT(a person who is amusing\/a card) + NESS(a head\/a headland\/a promontory)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just fine atmosphere (4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just\n F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + AIR(atmosphere\/the space above earth's surface)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruins ground thrown all about (11)","output":"### Answer: SURROUNDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: all about\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 thrown) RUINS GROUND."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Number of article relating to a sense of beauty (11)","output":"### Answer: ANAESTHETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number\n AN(an article in grammar) + AESTHETIC(relating to a sense of beauty\/appreciation for beauty).\nDefn: Numb-er\/a numbing agent."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exposed and inwardly vulnerable when retreating (4)","output":"### Answer: BARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exposed\n **Hidden in**(inwardly) **reversal of**(\u2026 when retreating) \"vulnerable\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Redesign planetarium without right engineer (10)","output":"### Answer: MANIPULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: engineer\n **Anagram of**(Redesign) \"planetarium\" **minus**(without) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Air assistance coming back with one second opinion (9)","output":"### Answer: DIAGNOSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: opinion\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 coming back) [ SONG(air\/a tune) + AID(assistance\/help) ] **plus**(with) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One knocking top off large fireplace (5)","output":"### Answer: INGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: large fireplace\n \"single\"(only one) **minus its 1st letter**(knocking top off).\nDefn: \u2026 in the home \u2013 does it have to be large?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tracked part of play over time with director (7)","output":"### Answer: SCENTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tracked\n SCENE(part of a play on stage) **containing**(over) T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(with) D(alternative to \"Dir.\"\/abbrev. for \"director\"). D0 As a verb, recognised\/detected by the sense of smell. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approve goal men seek regularly (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approve\n END(a goal\/an objective, as in \"a means to an end\") + OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\"\/military men other than commissioned officers) + **1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"seek\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny pressed and cleaned (6)","output":"### Answer: PURGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: cleaned\n P(abbrev. for \"penny\", a unit of currency) + URGED(pressed\/tried to persuade someone to do something).\nDefn: Got rid of something unwanted or removed undesirable people from a place or organisation. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left European space in exchange for money (6)","output":"### Answer: REDEEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: exchange for money\n RED(colour associated with left-wing politics) + E(abbrev. for \"European\") + EM(a unit of space between characters in typesetting).\nDefn: To gain or regain possession of something in exchange for a monetary payment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Egomaniac insists car is restyled (10)","output":"### Answer: NARCISSIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Egomaniac\n **Anagram of**(.. is restyled) INSISTS CAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very pale, like domesticated fowl (5)","output":"### Answer: ASHEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very pale\n AS(like, as in \"good as gold\") + HEN(female domesticated fowl)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delight bear (9)","output":"### Answer: TRANSPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delight,bear\n Double defn: 1st: To overwhelm with delight; and 2nd: To carry people or goods."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Camera-shy, concealing skin complaint (4)","output":"### Answer: RASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: skin complaint\n **Hidden in**(\u2026, concealing) \"Camera-shy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Erratic mounted police contain riotous raid (8)","output":"### Answer: SPORADIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Erratic\n **Reversal of**(mounted, in a down clue) COPS(informal term for policemen) **containing**(contain) **anagram of**(riotous) RAID."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strangely agrees to accept the empty ship's lowest class accommodation (8)","output":"### Answer: STEERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ship's lowest class accommodation\n **Anagram of**(Strangely) AGREES **containing**(to accept) \"the\" **minus its inner letter**(empty)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Idle, posh prisoner raised trophy bomb (10)","output":"### Answer: UNOCCUPIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Idle\n U(letter signifying \"upper-class\"\/posh) + **reversal of**(\u2026 raised, in a down clue) CON(short for \"convict\"\/a prisoner) + CUP(a sporting trophy) + IED(abbrev. for \"improvised explosive device\"\/a simple bomb made and used by unofficial or unauthorised forces). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tried out black vehicle with scarlet upholstery (9)","output":"### Answer: REHEARSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tried out\n HEARSE(a vehicle carrying a coffin, often, but not always, coloured black) **contained in**(with \u2026 upholstery) RED(scarlet being a brilliant red colour). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wounding comment on notice over small island (8)","output":"### Answer: BARBADOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\n BARB(a wounding comment\/a deliberately hurtful remark) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) AD(abbrev. for \"advertisement\"\/a promotional notice) + O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores) + S(abbrev. for \"small\").\nDefn: \u2026 in the Caribbean. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transport union's head replaced by Conservative, briefly (8)","output":"### Answer: CARRIAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transport\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's head) \"marriage\"(a legally recognised union between two people) **replaced by**(replaced by) \"C\"(abbrev. for \/briefly, a Conservative, a member of the Conservative Party"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emblem right for plague (6)","output":"### Answer: BADGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: plague\n BADGE(an emblem\/a distinguishing object) + R(abbrev. for \"right\").\nDefn: To pester or harass someone continually."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remove permit to enter river (6)","output":"### Answer: DELETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remove\n LET(to permit\/to allow) **contained in**(to enter) DEE(any one of a number of rivers in the UK and Australia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offspring lives with Susan (5)","output":"### Answer: ISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offspring\n IS(lives\/exists) **plus**(with) SUE(shortened form of the name Susan).\nDefn: \u2026 in legalese."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heads of kingdoms negotiate international treaty and unite (4)","output":"### Answer: KNIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: unite\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Heads of) \"kingdoms negotiate international treaty\".\nDefn: \u2026\/to bond."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State essentially giving rector restorable friary (8)","output":"### Answer: VICTORIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\n ** Central 2 letters, respectively, of**(essentially) \"giving rector restorable friary\".\nDefn: \u2026 in Australia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warning about Belgium's Einstein? (6)","output":"### Answer: ALBERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Einstein\n ALERT(a warning of imminent danger, say) **containing**(about) B(International Vehicle Registration code for Belgium).\nDefn: \u2026, of E=mc2 fame."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taps notice backing energy food (6)","output":"### Answer: CHEESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: food\n C,H(abbrev. for \"cold\" and \"hot\" respectively, labelled on water taps) + **reversal of**(\u2026 backing) SEE(to notice) + E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crackers pieces about one small copper (8)","output":"### Answer: BISCUITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crackers\n BITS(pieces\/parts of a whole) **containing**(about) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + S(abbrev. for \"small\") + CU(symbol for the chemical element copper) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Determines position of sea otter in difficulties (10)","output":"### Answer: ORIENTATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Determines position\n **Anagram of**(difficulties) SEA OTTER IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slippery customers were flush occasionally (4)","output":"### Answer: EELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slippery customers\n **2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th letters of**(\u2026 occasionally) \"were flush\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force, in step, suffocate (6)","output":"### Answer: STIFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: suffocate\n F(symbol for \"force\" in physics) **contained in**(in) STILE(a step on which one can climb over a fence)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe Ferdinand's holding very dry dishes (8)","output":"### Answer: RISOTTOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dishes\n RIO(first name of for example\/maybe, Ferdinand, the footballer)'S** containing**(holding) [ SO(very, as in \"he was so tired\") + TT(abbrev. for \"teetotal\", abstinence from alcohol\/dry) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German aristos could be sex party guests (8)","output":"### Answer: ORGIASTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sex party guests\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 could be) [ G(abbrev. for \"German\") + ARISTOS].\nDefn: Guests\/participants in sex orgies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English flower festival (6)","output":"### Answer: EASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: festival\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + ASTER(a flower).\nDefn: A Christian festival."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friends hit back (4)","output":"### Answer: PALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friends\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) SLAP(to hit with the palm of the hand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gross me out, somehow, with where relatives may sleep (10)","output":"### Answer: GUESTROOMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: where relatives may sleep\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, somehow) OUT, SOMEHOW.\nDefn: \u2026 during overnight visits."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organised the Panel for Endangered Species (8)","output":"### Answer: ELEPHANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Endangered Species\n **Anagram of**(Organised) THE PANEL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Investigation about fraudulent royal ends in Leeds? (6)","output":"### Answer: CASTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leeds?\n CASE(an investigation, as in the many titles by Erle Stanley Gardner eg. \"The Case of the Black-Eyed Blonde \") **containing**(about) **last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 ends) \"fraudulent royal\".\nDefn: An example of which\/? is Leeds castle, nowhere near Leeds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fail to start job, longing to return to islands (6)","output":"### Answer: ORKNEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: islands\n **1st letter deleted from**(Fail to start) \"work\"(job) + **reversal of**(\u2026 to return) YEN(a longing for\/a liking for).\nDefn: \u2026 off the north coast of Scotland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ants held off My Little Pony (8)","output":"### Answer: SHETLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: My Little Pony\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) ANTS HELD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He comes into estate to sort out their iron (9)","output":"### Answer: INHERITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: He comes into estate\n **Anagram of**(to sort out) THEIR IRON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What you're looking at \u2013 a prosperous part of England (5)","output":"### Answer: THESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What you're looking at\n [THE SE](the South-East region\/part of England which is comparatively prosperous, with a per capita GDP among the highest in the country)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They measure exposure to nasty green snot (9)","output":"### Answer: ROENTGENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They measure exposure\n **Anagram of**(nasty) GREEN SNOT.\nDefn: Units of measure of the amount of X-rays and gamm rays one may be exposed to.\nAnd I suppose green snot from an irradiated person would be radioactive too!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge, stripped bare, nibbled the queen (7)","output":"### Answer: ARBITER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge\n **1st and last letters deleted from**(stripped) \"bare\" + BIT(nibbled) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School groups lose 150 fools (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: fools\n \"classes\"( groups of student in a school) **minus**(lose) \"CL\"(Roman numeral for 150)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old character taken in by telco set-up \u2013 they're not fair! (9)","output":"### Answer: BRUNETTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: they're not fair\n RUNE(a character\/letter in a set of related alphabets used to write various Germanic languages before the adoption of the Latin alphabet) **contained in**(taken in by) BT(acronym the British telecommunication company\/telco, formerly British Telecom) + **reversal of**(\u2026-up, in a down clue) SET.\nDefn: \u2026 in hair colour, unlike blondes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hands over worried predator (5)","output":"### Answer: RATEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: predator\n R,L(abbrev. for \"right\" and \"left\", the two hands\/sides one has) **containing**(over) ATE(\u2026 at\/worried, as in \"his financial troubles ate at him\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suddenly admits man's embarrassing situation (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FLIES OPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suddenly admits\n The situation where a man has forgotten to do up his trouser zipper\/he has his flies open."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Display equipment is \u00a31,000 less after climbing mushrooms (9)","output":"### Answer: SPECTACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Display\n \"tackle\"(equipment for a task or sport) **minus**(is \u2026 less) \"K\"(abbrev. for \u00a31,000 \u2013 strictly, \u00a31,000 is \u00a31K) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **reversal of**(climbing, in a down clue) CEPS(mushrooms)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit gone off before people look inside (4,5)","output":"### Answer: OGEN MELON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) GONE **placed above**(before, in a down clue) + MEN(people) **containing**(\u2026 inside) LO(look\/to behold)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Covers Sarah Huckabee Sanders initially taking fierce criticism (7)","output":"### Answer: SHEATHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Covers\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"Sarah Huckabee Sanders\" **containing**(taking) HEAT(fierce criticism)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More competent constable redoubles arrests (5)","output":"### Answer: ABLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More competent \n **Hidden in**(\u2026 arrests) \"constable redoubles\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See through poet's sauce (5)","output":"### Answer: GRAVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sauce \n V(abbrev. for the Latin \"vide\"\/see\/ refer to or look up) **contained in**(through) GRAY(Thomas, English poet, famous for his \"Elegy Written In A Country Churchyard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flyer's a six-footer, head-to-toe (5)","output":"### Answer: OUSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flyer\n \"louse\"(a six-footer\/an insect) **with its 1st letter moved to last position**(head-to-toe)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Policeman seizes haul in fortified house (4,5)","output":"### Answer: PEEL TOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: fortified house\n PEELER(a policeman, named after Sir Robert Peel, regarded as father of the modern British police force) **containing**(seizes) TOW(to haul\/to pull along).\nDefn: A small fortified tower, one of a series originally built as watch towers used to warn of approaching danger, also called a pele tower. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor keeps Victorian pickup quiet (5)","output":"### Answer: MUTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: quiet\n MD(abbrev. for \"Medicinae Doctor\", Latin for Doctor of Medicine) **containing**(keeps) UTE(short for a utility vehicle\/a pickup in Australia of which Victoria is a state)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mature scripture writer (5)","output":"### Answer: RIPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mature\n RI(abbrev. for \"religious instruction\"\/the teaching of scripture\/religious writings) + PEN(a writer\/writing instrument). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marty sees problem in instalment plan (4,5)","output":"### Answer: EASY TERMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: instalment plan\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 problem) MARTY SEES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broken chairs in the way here by the Irish Sea (10)","output":"### Answer: LANCASHIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: here by the Irish Sea\n **Anagram of**(Broken) CHAIRS **contained in**(in the) LANE(a way\/a narrow road).\nDefn: County in England by the Irish Sea. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stern parent (4)","output":"### Answer: REAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stern,parent\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 on a boat or ship; and 2nd: To bring up children\/the young."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Even a place of higher education has class (7)","output":"### Answer: UNIFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Even\n UNI(short for \"university\"\/a place of higher education) **plus**(has) FORM(a group of students\/a class in a place of education). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former partner modelled naked (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: naked\n EX(a former partner\/a partner since separated or divorced) + POSED(modelled, say, for a photograph or painting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charlie gets poorer daily (7)","output":"### Answer: CLEANER \n ### Explanation: Definition: daily\n C(letter represented by \"Charlie\" in the phonetic alphabet) + LEANER(poorer\/more meagre, as in \"leaner margins in the retail trade\").\nDefn: One is employed to clean, say, someone's home every day\/daily."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Function where Hazel meets man (7)","output":"### Answer: TANGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Function\n TAN(hazel\/a brownish colour) + GENT(short for \"gentleman\"\/a formal or polite way to refer to a man).\nDefn: \u2026 in trigonometry relating 2 sides of a right-angled triangle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be sorry about daughter being discourteous (4)","output":"### Answer: RUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: discourteous\n RUE(to be sorry for\/to regret) **containing**(about) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distress character reversing jalopy (10)","output":"### Answer: RATTLETRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: jalopy\n RATTLE(to distress\/to discomfort) + **reversal of**(\u2026 reversing) PART(a character\/a role in, say, a play or movie)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love Bill's speech (9)","output":"### Answer: ADORATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Love\n AD(abbrev. for \"advertisement\", a form of which is the bill\/poster\/handbill) + ORATION(a speech). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A sign tooth decay hasn't started (5)","output":"### Answer: ARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: A sign\n \"caries\"(tooth decay) **minus its 1st letter**(hasn't started).\nDefn: \u2026 in astrology."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mollycoddle girl in US city (5)","output":"### Answer: NANNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mollycoddle\n ANN(a girl's name) **contained in**(in) NY(abbrev. for New York, a US city).\nDefn: To overprotect someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncouth set slates building (9)","output":"### Answer: TASTELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncouth\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 building) SET SLATES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supernatural being left in danger (5)","output":"### Answer: PERIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: danger\n PERI(in Persian mythology, a superhuman being taking the form of a good fairy) + L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thoughtful when supporting old dear (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPENSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dear\n PENSIVE(thoughtful\/engaged in deep thought) **placed below**(when supporting, in a down clue) EX-(prefix signifying former\/old, as in \"the ex-PM\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model worker gets a rise or equivalent (10)","output":"### Answer: TANTAMOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: equivalent\n T(model of a car made by the Ford Motor Company) + ANT(social insect, a member of which may be from the worker caste) **plus**(gets) A + MOUNT(to increase\/to rise, as in \"prices mount as Christmas approaches\").**\nDefn: \u2026 in effect\/amounting to the same, as in \"his silence was tantamount to a confession\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King involved in crash in Wales (7)","output":"### Answer: WREXHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Wales\n REX(Latin for King) **contained in**(involved in) WHAM(to crash\/bang into).\nDefn: Town in northern Wales."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bookstore? (7)","output":"### Answer: RESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book,store\n Clue to be read as \"Book store\".  Double defn: 1st: To book, say, a seat in the theatre; and 2nd: A store of items set aside for a specific purpose."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man put away wife (4)","output":"### Answer: MATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wife\n M(abbrev. for \"male\"\/a man) + ATE(put away, into one's stomach)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compact found in Battersea (5)","output":"### Answer: TERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compact\n **Hidden in**(found in) \"Battersea\".\nDefn: \u2026\/concise in expression\/with as few as possible number of words."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cast aspersions on circle embarrassed over sex appeal (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCREDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cast aspersions on\n DISC(a flat thing in a circular shape) + RED(embarrassed\/what you are when you blush) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) IT(sex appeal, the \"it\" in the \"it girls\").**\nThe original It Girl:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old writers echo identical passwords (4,6)","output":"### Answer: OPEN SESAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: passwords\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + PENS(writer\/writing instruments) + E(letter represented by \"echo\" in the phonetic alphabet) + SAME(identical).\nDefn: \u2026 to gain admission or access. Originally from the phrase used by Ali Baba to open the 40 thieves' cave in the Arabian Nights collection of Middle Eastern folk tales "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Centaur in trouble? That's doubtful! (9)","output":"### Answer: UNCERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: doubtful\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 trouble) CENTAUR IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Subordinate holds fruit for the men of the family (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPEAR SIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the men of the family\n SIDE(subordinate\/not the main, as in \"a side issue\") **containing**(holds) PEARS(fruit).\nDefn: The male side or members of a family."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One is pragmatic about an inclination (7)","output":"### Answer: REALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One is pragmatic\n RE(about\/with reference to) [A LIST](an inclination\/a leaning to one side)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complaint when Lawrence beat American (7)","output":"### Answer: TETANUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complaint\n T.E.(Lawrence, nicknamed Lawrence of Arabia) + TAN(to beat\/to thrash) + US(abbrev. for things American). **\nDefn: A bacterial disease."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fuzz arresting ring leader in swamp (5)","output":"### Answer: DROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: swamp\n DOWN(fuzz\/the soft feathers of a new born bird) **containing**(arresting) **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"ring\".\nDefn: To overwhelm with an excessive amount of something, say, water."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lapdogs harbour small bugs (5)","output":"### Answer: PESTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bugs\n PETS(some of whom are lapdogs) **containing**(harbour) S(abbrev. for \"small\").\nDefn: \u2026\/things that bug\/annoy you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suspicious of conflict over youth leader (4)","output":"### Answer: WARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suspicious of\n WAR(conflict, armed or otherwise) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"youth\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roles reversed in tie (5)","output":"### Answer: STRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: tie\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 reversed) PARTS(roles, say, in a play or movie)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demote fraudulent dog warden (9)","output":"### Answer: DOWNGRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demote\n **Anagram of**(fraudulent) DOG WARDEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prevents Russian flower arrangements having flower missing (9)","output":"### Answer: OBSTRUCTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prevents\n OB(a river\/flow-er in Russia) + \"structures\"(arrangements of the parts or elements of something complex) **minus**(having \u2026 missing) \"Ure\"(another flow-er, this time in Yorkshire, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Newscast from comedian Frank he's possibly going downhill quickly (5)","output":"### Answer: SKIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: he's possibly going downhill quickly\n \"n,n\"(abbrev. for \"new\" x 2) **deleted from**(cast from) \"Skinner\"(Frank, English comedian). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She's changed the locks of broken box and reopened lid (8,6)","output":"### Answer: PEROXIDE BLONDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: She's changed the locks\n **Anagram of**(broken) [BOX **plus**(and) REOPENED LID] ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This set upset people who believe in God (7)","output":"### Answer: THEISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: people who believe in God\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset) THIS SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Northern entertainers encountering nothing but resistance for northern style (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ART DECO \n ### Explanation: Definition: style\n [ \"Ant\" & \"DEC\" ](TV entertainers from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North England) **plus**(encountering) O(letter representing 0\/nothing) ***with*** \"r\"(abbrev. for electrical resistance in physics) **replacing**(but \u2026 for) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"northern\").\nDefn: \u2026, of visual arts, architecture and design."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Huge area of mountains left deserted between Spain and the borders of India (7)","output":"### Answer: EURASIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Huge area\n \"Urals\"(mountain range running through Russia and Kazakhstan \u2013 and part of the conventional boundary between the European and Asian continents) **minus**(\u2026 deserted) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(between) [ E(International Vehicle Registration Code for Spain) **plus**(and) **1st and last letters of**(the borders of) \"India\" ].\nDefn: \u2026 consisting of the combined landmass of the European and Asian continents."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unionists accepting substantial Tory monetary offer, initially, but this should clear things up (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DUST MOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: this should clear things up\n DUP(abbrev. for the \"Democratic Unionist Party\", a unionist political party in N. Ireland) **containing**(accepting) **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"substantial Tory monetary offer \".\nThe clue makes reference to the Tory-DUP deal that enabled a minority government in the UK?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What hardware store is doing for Christmas treat (8,6)","output":"### Answer: STOCKING FILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Christmas treat\n STOCKING(what a store is doing\/amassing\/increasing its supplies for sale especially before an occasion such as Christmas) + FILLER(a substance for filling in cracks in a surface, especially before painting it, something a hardware store would stock and sell).\nDefn: \u2026 in the form of a small present suitable for putting in a Christmas stocking.\nAnd yes, Christmas is due. A Merry Christmas to all.  And A Happy New Year!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evacuation from east? So be it to the west (5)","output":"### Answer: ENEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evacuation\n E(abbrev. for \"east\") + **reversal of**(\u2026: to the west, from the east, in an across clue) AMEN(word meaning \"so be it\", uttered at the end of a prayer or hymn).\nDefn: A procedure to achieve evacuation of the bowel by the injection of fluid into the rectum."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: runs behind schedule, then 4. Declared as a result (9)","output":"### Answer: THEREFORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: as a result\n \"three\"(3) **with** \"r\"(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores) **moved to a later position**(behind schedule) **plus**(then) **homophone of**(\u2026. Declared) \"four\"(4)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strike Scot, perhaps, from behind, extremely raucously, giving jingoistic shout (6,3)","output":"### Answer: BATTLE CRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: jingoistic shout\n BAT(to strike with, well, a bat) +**reversal of**(\u2026, from behind) CELT(an example\/perhaps of this ethnolinguistic group is a Scot) + **1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"raucously\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Besmirch brand admitting scam, finally (5)","output":"### Answer: SMEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Besmirch\n SEAR(to mark with a hot branding iron) **containing**(admitting) **last letter of**(\u2026, finally) \"scam\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broken golf club \u2013 one engaged in another sport (4,6)","output":"### Answer: SHOT PUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one engaged in another sport\n SHOT(broken\/ruined, as in \"this engine is shot\") + PUTTER(a golf club that's used near or on a putting green).\nDefn: \u2026, more specifically a sports\/athletics field event."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book demonstrates what to do if a fault occurs (7)","output":"### Answer: RESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book,what to do if a fault occurs\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"to book a restaurant table\"; and 2nd: Re-serve\/what a tennis, badminton, table-tennis player has to do if his\/her first service is at fault\/not in accordance with the rules of the game. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fits answer into text message sent on behalf of someone else (9)","output":"### Answer: PAROXYSMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fits\n A(abbrev. for \"answer\") **contained in**(into) [ PROXY SMS](sms\/abbrev. for \"short message service\/a text message from one mobile phone to another sent by proxy\/on behalf of someone else). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut up and passed around cocaine (5)","output":"### Answer: DICED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut up\n DIED(euphemistically termed \"passed\") **containing**(around) C(abbrev. for \"cocaine\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 'Instrument used to be demanding', claims British orchestra leader (9)","output":"### Answer: WASHBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'Instrument\n WAS(used to be) + HARD(demanding\/difficult) **containing**(claims) [ B(abbrev. for \"British\") + **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"orchestra\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrible gout curbing son's enthusiasm (5)","output":"### Answer: GUSTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: enthusiasm\n **Anagram of**(Terrible) GOUT **containing**(curbing) S(abbrev. for \"son\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King of Crete's daughter and I are drunk (7)","output":"### Answer: ARIADNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: King of Crete's daughter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) AND I ARE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King's Head is going downhill, serving nobleman (4)","output":"### Answer: EARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: nobleman\n LEAR(King in Shakespeare's play of the same name) **with its 1st letter**(\u2026's Head) **moved to a later position**(is going downhill, in a down clue).\nAnd the King's Head could very well be a pub serving nobility."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bookseller quoted composer of musicals (10)","output":"### Answer: COLPORTEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bookseller\n **Homophone of**(quoted) Cole Porter(American composer of musicals)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to suspect thief is hiding in loft, in fact (9)","output":"### Answer: STATISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: fact\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"suspect thief\" + [IS **contained in**(hiding in) ATTIC(loft\/a room directly under the roof of a house).\nDefn: \u2026 or piece of data."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irritability shown during contest in Essex (9)","output":"### Answer: TESTINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irritability\n **Hidden in**(shown during) \"contest in Essex\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minister again provides refuge (7)","output":"### Answer: RETREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: refuge\n RE-TREAT(to treat\/to minister to again)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In some form, most ale contains this (7)","output":"### Answer: MALTOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n **Anagram of**(In some form) MOST ALE.\nDefn: A sugar formed from malted grain such as barley \u2013 in brewing ale, yeast converts maltose into alcohol and carbon dioxide, so that ale contains little or no maltose"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stroke stomach and top of leg (5)","output":"### Answer: CRAWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stroke\n CRAW(the stomach of an animal) **plus**(and) **1st letter of**(top of, in a down clue) \"leg\".\nDefn: A stroke\/a series of a sort of movement of arms and legs used in swimming."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nerdy Yorkshireman, say, with no time for reflection (5)","output":"### Answer: GEEKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nerdy\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 for reflection) [\"tyke\"(a person from Yorkshire) + EG(abbrev. for \"exampli gratia\"\/for example\/say) **minus**(with no) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe protest over bare-knuckle boxing (4)","output":"### Answer: VERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe protest\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 boxing\/enclosing) \"over bare-knuckle\".\nDefn: In grammar, a part of speech, an example of which \/maybe is \"protest\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Got near the solution to this, but not overly impressive (2,5,6)","output":"### Answer: NO GREAT SHAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: not overly impressive\n A reverse clue: GOT NEAR is the solution to **anagram of**(**SHAKES \u2026**) **NO GREAT**."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seductresses help removing our uniform \u2014 twice (7)","output":"### Answer: SUCCUBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seductresses\n \"succour\"(help\/aid) **minus**(removing) \"our\" + U(abbrev. for \"uniform\") + BI-(prefix denoting \"twice\").\nDefn: Supernatural females in folklore who seduce men, usually into sexual intercourse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Engaged Asian picked up at party (4,2)","output":"### Answer: TIED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Engaged\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 picked up) \"Thai\"(national of Thailand) **plus**(at) DUP(abbrev. for the Democratic Unionist Party, the unionist political party of Northern Ireland)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prints articles initially in the City (8)","output":"### Answer: ETCHINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prints\n THINGS(articles\/items) **with its 1st letter**(\u2026 initially) **contained in**(in) EC(abbrev. for the Eastern Central postcode area in London, which includes almost all of the City of London)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Priest's among non-believers (3)","output":"### Answer: ELI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Priest\n **Hidden in**(among) \"non-believers\".\nDefn: \u2026 in the Bible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Invest in road building (6)","output":"### Answer: ORDAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invest\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 building) IN ROAD.\nDefn: \u2026\/formally confer holy orders on someone\/make someone a priest or minister."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New guy starts to renegotiate cheap fee for each writer (8,7)","output":"### Answer: GEOFFREY CHAUCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\n **Anagram of**(New) [GUY + **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"renegotiate cheap\" + FEE FOR EACH].**\nDefn: \u2026 in England in the Middle Ages."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bungling Italy on three points (5)","output":"### Answer: INEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bungling\n I(abbrev. for Italy) **plus**(on) [ N,E,PT](three points: N,E \u2013 abbrev. for the North and East compass points & PT \u2013 abbrev. for \"point\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Choice woman's finally made to leave? Hear it's fallacious (9)","output":"### Answer: SOPHISTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's fallacious\n \"Sophie\"(woman who is the main character in the novel and movie adaptation, \"Sophie's Choice\")'S **minus last letter of**(finally \u2026 to leave) \"made\" + TRY(to hear a case in a law court).\nDefn: A false argument especially one intended to deceive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close to broke in most of country \u2014 no alternative to Tory policy? (9)","output":"### Answer: AUSTERITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: policy\n **Last letter of**(Close to) \"broke\" **contained in**(in) [**last letter deleted from**(most of) \"Austria\"(European country) ] + \"or\"(word introducing an alternative) **deleted from**(no \u2026 to) \"Tory\".\nDefn: \u2026 of tightening your belts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tea next to instant coffee (5)","output":"### Answer: MOCHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: coffee\n CHA(tea) **placed after**(next to) MO(short for \"moment\"\/an instant in time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One piece of writing in leaflet is less convincing (8)","output":"### Answer: FLIMSIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: less convincing\n [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + MS(abbrev. for \"manuscript\"\/piece of writing) ] **contained in**(in) FLIER(a leaflet\/handbill, usually advertising something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doris's entertaining fellow when things go wrong (3-3)","output":"### Answer: OFF-DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: when things go wrong\n [OF DAY](belonging to Doris Day, American pop singer\/Doris's, ignoring her surname) **containing**(entertaining) F(abbrev. for \"Fellow\"\/member of a learned society such as an FRCS)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Matter of disrespect (3)","output":"### Answer: RES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Matter\n **Hidden in**(of) \"disrespect\".\nDefn: A matter, chiefly in legalese."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hearts lost twice \u2014 that coach's messed up direction to players (8)","output":"### Answer: STACCATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: direction to players\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 messed up) [\"h,h\"(2 x\/twice abbrev. for \"hearts\"\/suit in card games notation) **deleted from**(\u2026 lost \u2026) \"that coach's\"].\nDefn: \u2026 of musical scores."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son went on Big Dipper in these? (7)","output":"### Answer: SPEEDOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dipper in these\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") + PEED(alternative to \"pissed\"\/went) **placed above**(on) OS(abbrev. for \"outsize\" in reference to clothing\/big).\nDefn: What a dipper\/one who immerses oneself in a liquid, say, water, would be wearing\/be in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mike's a different bloke after love letter (7)","output":"### Answer: OMICRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\n [MIC(like \"mike\", short for \"microphone\") + RON(name of a bloke different from Mike\/Michael) ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) O(letter representing 0\/love in tennis scores).\nDefn: \u2026 in the Greek alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Course favourite gets special welcome (3,6)","output":"### Answer: RED CARPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: special welcome\n REDCAR(a course for thoroughbred horseracing in, well, Redcar, a town in N. Yorkshire, England) + PET(a favourite)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Join in with degree course, initially (6)","output":"### Answer: APPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Join\n AND(with\/combined) **containing**(in \u2026) PPE(abbrev. for\/initially, \"Philosophy, Politics and Economics\", a degree course first offered by Oxford University)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nancy's a fool getting man to strip (8)","output":"### Answer: UNCLOTHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: strip\n UN(\"a\"\/one in the language of Nancy, a town in France) + CLOT(a fool) **plus**(getting) HE(pronoun for a man)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bluff a national treasure? (5)","output":"### Answer: CLIFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bluff,a national treasure\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, a geographical feature; and 2nd: Sir Cliff Richard, who may be\/? considered a British national treasure. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tap on counter \u2014 a quarter admitted it's annoying (7)","output":"### Answer: BUGBEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's annoying\n BUG(to tap\/to eavesdrop electronically) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) BAR(a counter found in, well, a bar) **containing**(\u2026 admitted) E(abbrev. for \"east\", a quarter\/a direction or point of the compass). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order given to ignore boner under newspaper \u2014 a dreadful rule! (5,2,6)","output":"### Answer: REIGN OF TERROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a dreadful rule\n **Anagram of**(Order given to) IGNORE + [ERROR(a boner\/a stupid mistake) **placed below**(under, in a down clue) FT(abbrev. for the Financial Times newspaper) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: E's upset about current criticism (one of a generation that's easily offended) (9)","output":"### Answer: SNOWFLAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of a generation that's easily offended\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset, in a down clue) 'E'S **containing**(about) [NOW(in the current time period) + FLAK(severe criticism\/negative feedback) ].\nDefn: Slang used disparagingly for a member of the Snowflake Generation, the adults, collectively, of the 2010s who are more prone to taking offence\/easily offended."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Water right for fellow in one ship (8)","output":"### Answer: IRRIGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Water\n R(abbrev. for \"right\") **replacing**(for) \"F\"(abbrev. for \"Fellow\", see 26 across) **in** [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + \"frigate\"(a warship) ].\nDefn: \u2026 as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Open jar at lunch (7)","output":"### Answer: UNLATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Open\n **Anagram of**(jar\/to shake) AT LUNCH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carrying drugs, must stop boat (5,2)","output":"### Answer: HEAVE TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: stop boat\n E(abbrev. for \"Ecstasy\"\/drugs) **contained in**(Carrying \u2026, \u2026) [HAVE TO](must\/required to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Energy drink a bit special is inside talk (6)","output":"### Answer: GOSSIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: talk\n GO(energy\/vigour) + SIP(to drink a bit at a time) **containing**(\u2026 is inside) **1st letter of**(a bit) \"special\" ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Historian set out for Chinese region (5)","output":"### Answer: MACAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chinese region\n Macaulay(Thomas Babington, British historian) **minus**(\u2026 out) \"lay\"(to set, as in \"to lay the table for dinner\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short and extremely sexy movement made by a woman (6)","output":"### Answer: CURTSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: movement made by a woman\n CURT(short\/unduly economical with words) **plus**(and) **1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"sexy\".**\nHow low do you have to go? And how low can you go?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Balance shown by officer class (6)","output":"### Answer: OFFSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Balance\n OFF(abbrev. for \"officer) + SET(a class\/a set of similar items).\nDefn: \u2026\/to counteract."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give out retro magazine (4)","output":"### Answer: EMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give out\n **Reversal of**(retro) TIME(the American weekly news magazine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Women in queenly residences accepting open place to learn to use a needle (10)","output":"### Answer: HOUSEWIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Women\n HIVES(the residences of queen bees and the rest of their colonies) **containing**(accepting) [ OU(abbrev. for the Open University, the distance learning institution for undergraduate and postgraduate courses with its main campus in Milton Keynes, UK) + SEW(to use a thread and needle) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country airs active round America (6)","output":"### Answer: RUSSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 active) AIRS **containing**(round) US(abbrev. for things American). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark granted a wish to go with the others, uninvited (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TAG ALONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: to go with the others, uninvited\n TAG(a mark\/a label) **plus**(granted) A + LONG(to wish for\/to want). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Midweek mash of swede and last of parsley (9)","output":"### Answer: WEDNESDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Midweek\n **Anagram of**(mash of) [SWEDE AND + **last letter of**(last of) \"parsley\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hopeless hiding an iconic footballer (4)","output":"### Answer: PELE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an iconic footballer\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 hiding) \"Hopeless\".\nDefn:  \u2026 who played for Brazil."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guarded silver in hollow cavity (4)","output":"### Answer: CAGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guarded\n AG(symbol for the chemical element silver) **contained in**(in) **with all the inner letters deleted from**(hollow) \"cavity\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Partially conscious, conservative used offensive language (9)","output":"### Answer: CONCUSSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Partially conscious\n CON(abbrev. for a member of the Conservative Party) + CUSSED(used offensive language\/profanities). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obscure university hospital's third contribution to breast reconstruction (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSTRUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obscure\n [ U(abbrev. for \"university\") + **3rd letter of**(\u2026's third) \"hospital\" ] **contained in**(contribution to) **anagram of**(\u2026 reconstruction) BREAST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All one's worldly goods consist of a broken tea set (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: All one's worldly goods\n **Anagram of**(broken) TEA SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At risk of death by exploding grenade (10)","output":"### Answer: ENDANGERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: At risk\n END(of life, specifically\/death) **plus**(by) **anagram of**(exploding) GRENADE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insect taking time to find a source of sugar (4)","output":"### Answer: BEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a source of sugar\n BEE(an insect) **plus**(taking) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sheath of the sword found in tent (6)","output":"### Answer: TEEPEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tent\n **1st and last letters of**(Sheath of) \"the\" + EPEE(a sword used in fencing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silver coins given for processed grains (6)","output":"### Answer: GROATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silver coins,processed grains\n Double defn: 1st: Former English silver coins; and 2nd: Grains having had their hulls removed and crushed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Communist on quiet journey to work (7)","output":"### Answer: COMMUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: journey to work\n COM(abbrev. for \"Communist\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) MUTE(quiet\/silent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poirot asked to get hold of duty lists (5)","output":"### Answer: ROTAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: duty lists\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 to get hold of) \"Poirot asked\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink given by school before toddlers' sleeps (7)","output":"### Answer: SCHNAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n SCH(abbrev. for \"school\") **plus**(before) NAPS(toddlers' sleeps)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raise and care for chick starting to fly over ridge (6)","output":"### Answer: FLEDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raise and care for chick\n **1st letter of**(starting to) \"fly\" **placed above**(over, in a down clue) LEDGE(a ridge of rock beneath the surface of the sea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet \u2013 sells tins (anag) (9)","output":"### Answer: STILLNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quiet\n  **Anagram of**(anag) SELLS TINS. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Youngster getting Torquay's first American sausage (7)","output":"### Answer: TWEENIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Youngster\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Torquay\" + WEENIE(alternative of \"wiener\", an American term for a sausage).\nDefn: Short for \"tweenager\", a youngster between about 8 and 14 years old."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mad sunbathers out to get opponents of blood sports (4,9)","output":"### Answer: HUNT SABOTEURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: opponents of blood sports\n **Anagram of**(Mad) SUNBATHERS OUT.\nDefn: \u2026, fox hunting specifically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrange to tie one tag in knots (9)","output":"### Answer: NEGOTIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrange\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in knots) TIE ONE TAG."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In taxi, I take home a piece of furniture (7)","output":"### Answer: CABINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a piece of furniture\n CAB(in a taxi\/to travel in a taxi) + I + NET(to take home\/to have left after all deductions, as say, wages after tax, social insurance, etc. deductions)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught editor tucking into awfully hard cheese (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEDDAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\", in cricket scores) + [ ED(abbrev. for \"editor\") **contained in**(tucking into) **anagram of**(awfully) HARD ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Space given to plants in dishes (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTREES \n ### Explanation: Definition: dishes\n EN(a unit measurement of space used in typesetting) **plus**(given to) TREES(plants \u2013 large ones).\nDefn: \u2026 at the start of a meal in modern French cuisine and in most English-speaking parts of the world, except in the US and parts of Canada where they are the main courses of meals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give way about setter as a pet (6)","output":"### Answer: BUDGIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a pet\n BUDGE(to give way, as in \"he refused to budge from the doorway\") **containing**(about) I(pronoun used self-referentially by the setter). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turned up perfect piece of bone (5)","output":"### Answer: TIBIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bone\n **Reversal of**(Turned up, in a down clue) [ AI(A1\/perfect\/the best, with the Roman numeral substitution) + BIT(a piece of something) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No drugs sign \u2013 one seen in park? (4,3,3,5)","output":"### Answer: KEEP OFF THE GRASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign \u2013 one seen in park\n KEEP OFF(no!\/don't even think of it!) THE GRASS(slang for the drug marijuana\/cannabis)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greed \u2013 a sin besetting returning soldiers (7)","output":"### Answer: AVARICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greed\n A + VICE(a sin) **containing**(besetting) **reversal of**(returning) RA(abbrev. for \"regular army\"; alternatively the Royal Artillery in the British Army, all soldiers of course). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Port exporting old English hair (7)","output":"### Answer: BRISTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hair\n Bristol(a port in SW England) **minus**(exporting) \"o\"(abbrev. for \"old\") + E(abbrev. for \"English\").\nAnd not to confuse you, OE is the abbreviation for Old English."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ascertained state of a French region (9)","output":"### Answer: PROVENCAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of a French region\n PROVEN(ascertained\/shown to be true) + CAL(abbrev. for the US state of California).\nDefn: Of\/relating to a French region, specifically, Provence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mr Donnelly maybe about to see record producer (5)","output":"### Answer: DECCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: record producer\n DEC(could refer to\/maybe, Mr Declan Donnelly, aka Dec in the duo \"Ant and Dec\", TV presenters) + CA(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about, in reference to dates and specific time periods)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In time computer memory is flipping dead (2,4)","output":"### Answer: NO MORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dead\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 is flipping) [ EON(a long period of time) **containing**(In \u2026) ROM(abbrev. for \"read-only memory\", the permanent part of a computer's memory) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frosty member of parliament? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SNOWY OWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: member of parliament?\n SNOWY(covered with snow\/cold\/frosty) + OWL(one of\/a member of a parliament\/group of owls).\nAnswer: A species in the owl family whose colour blends in with its (snowy) Arctic habitat. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sacred syllable in Jewish language conjures up moonshine? (4-4)","output":"### Answer: HOME-BREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: moonshine?\n OM(a sacred syllable, the most sacred mantra in Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism) **contained in**(in) HEBREW(the Jewish language).\nDefn: In North America, illegally distilled alcohol.\nAnswer: Alcohol brewed at home could be\/? illegal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French city risks deposing duke (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: French city\n \"dangers\"(risks\/perils) **minus**(deposing) \"d\"(abbrev. for \"duke\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transform middle of the road pub (5)","output":"### Answer: MORPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transform\n MOR(abbrev. for \"middle of the road\", used to describe music that is pleasant and not extreme nor unusual) + PH(abbrev. for \"public house\"\/a pub)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Young animals born in container (6,3)","output":"### Answer: LITTER BIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: container\n LITTER(young animals\/offspring of an animal born at one time) + B(abbrev. for \"born\") + IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Therefore involves qualification in ban (7)","output":"### Answer: EMBARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: ban\n ERGO(from Latin, \"therefore\", as in \"cogito, ergo sum\") **containing**(involves) MBA(abbrev. for \"Master of Business Administration\", a degree\/an academic qualification)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Telephoned confused laddie start of lessons (7)","output":"### Answer: DIALLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Telephoned\n **Anagram of**(confused) LADDIE **containing**(about) **1st letter of**(start of) \"lessons\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second eleven maybe has reason boarding crazy form of transport (5,10)","output":"### Answer: STEAM LOCOMOTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: form of transport\n S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + TEAM(one which could be\/maybe, an eleven\/a sports team made up of 11 players) + [ MOTIVE(a reason for doing something) **placed after**(boarding) LOCO(slang for crazy\/mental) ].\nWhilst good for the clue's surface, \"boarding\" doesn't quite fit as a placement indicator."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man sleeping with football team's strikers! (8-7)","output":"### Answer: KNAPPING-HAMMERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: strikers\n K(abbrev. for \"king\", a piece\/man in a chess game) + NAPPING(sleeping) **plus**(with) HAMMERS(nickname for the English football team, West Ham United).\nDefn: \u2026\/tools for shaping stone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Muse returning from Dakota region (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muse\n **Reversal of**(returning) and **hidden in**(from) \"Dakota region\".\nDefn: In Greek mythology, the Muse for love poetry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Green colour of a lovebird flying around (5,4)","output":"### Answer: OLIVE DRAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Green colour\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 flying around) A LOVEBIRD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quickly leave church with plunder (6)","output":"### Answer: FLEECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plunder\n FLEE(to quickly leave) + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perplexing lout with tacky jewellery (8)","output":"### Answer: HOBBLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perplexing\n HOB(short for hobgoblin\/lout? \u2013 I think the connection is that they're both mischief makers, sort of) **plus**(with) BLING(tacky, flashy and ostentatious jewellery) .\nDefn: Hampering or hindering progress or development, in this case, with complications, confusion or uncertainty.\nAnswer: Hampering or hindering progress or development. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly gloss over corporation (5)","output":"### Answer: GUILD \n ### Explanation: Definition: corporation\n **Homophone of**(Reportedly) \"gild\"(to gloss over\/to give a falsely attractive appearance).\nDefn: \u2026\/organisation of persons with the same interests.\nIncidentally, \"gild\" is also an alternative spelling of \"guild\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With skill I stop the growth of vegetable (9)","output":"### Answer: ARTICHOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegetable\n ART(skill at doing something, usually through practice) **plus**(With \u2026) I + CHOKE(to stop\/strangle the growth of something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lethal advice to tourists in Italy? (3,6,3,3)","output":"### Answer: SEE NAPLES AND DIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lethal advice to tourists in Italy\n Cryptic defn: A literal interpretation of the phrase extolling the beauty of Naples \u2013 once you've visited it, you can forget about the rest of your bucket list, supposedly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Special note on half-hearted crowd (9)","output":"### Answer: MEMORABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Special\n MEMO(short for \"memorandum\"\/an informative note) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) [ \"b\"(one of the 2 core letters) **deleted from**(half-hearted) \"rabble\"(a disorderly crowd) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work on a big new camper van (9)","output":"### Answer: WINNEBAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: camper van\n **Anagram of**(Work) ON A BIG NEW.\nDefn: \u2026 manufactured by the American company, Winnebago Industries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very comfortable with healthy excitement (4-2-2)","output":"### Answer: WELL-TO-DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very comfortable\n WELL(healthy\/free of illness) + [TO-DO](a commotion or fuss\/an excitement).\nDefn: \u2026, financially."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard working American leaves film company (6)","output":"### Answer: STUDIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: film company\n \"studious\"(hard working\/diligent) **minus**(\u2026 leaves) \"US\"(things American)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Women's collective invested in share market (5)","output":"### Answer: HAREM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Women's collective\n **Hidden in**(invested in) \"share market\".\nDefn: A collective body of, say, a sultan's concubines."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dash of turmeric contained in Indonesian island dish (5)","output":"### Answer: BALTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\n **1st letter of**(Dash of) \"turmeric\" **contained in**(contained in) BALI(the Indonesian island).\nDefn: \u2026 of Indian origin.\nThe bucket\/dish in which the dish is cooked and gets its name from:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rescue injured relative, overcoming resistance (9)","output":"### Answer: RETRIEVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rescue \n **Anagram of**(injured) RELATIVE **containing**(overcoming) R(symbol for electrical resistance in physics).\nDefn: \u2026 from, say, a difficult position."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kinsman from Paris one called regularly (5)","output":"### Answer: UNCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kinsman \n UN(\"one\" as one in Paris would say) + **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"called\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Publicly sell uniform used in battle (7)","output":"### Answer: AUCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Publicly sell \n U(abbrev. for \"uniform\") **contained in**(used in) ACTION(a wartime battle). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Butcher's attempt to get slimmer (3,4)","output":"### Answer: CUT DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Butcher\n Cryptic defn: What one would do\/attempt with one's food intake to become\/get slimmer.\nDefn: To slaughter\/mow down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Online information turned into lyric? (5)","output":"### Answer: EPODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lyric\n  **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned) [E(prefix indicating something is online\/to be found on the Internet) +  DOPE(information) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like a shrewd judge proceeding round diocese (3-6)","output":"### Answer: FAR-SEEING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a shrewd judge\n FARING(proceeding\/progressing, as in \"how are you faring with the assignment\") **containing**(round) SEE(diocese\/the place where a cathedral church stands)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Training aided the muscles, producing withering complaint (5,3,7)","output":"### Answer: DUTCH ELM DISEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: withering complaint\n **Anagram of**(Training) AIDED THE MUSCLES.\nDefn: \u2026 that affects, well, elm trees."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old port drunk by others, apparently with a bad reputation (9)","output":"### Answer: NOTORIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: apparently with a bad reputation\n [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + RIO(de Janeiro, Brazilian port) ] **contained in**(drunk by) [NOT US]( them\/the others)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anticipating shower, daughter's run off (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: run off\n RAIN(a shower) **placed after**(Anticipating \u2026) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\").\nA tricky placement indicator."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Could they make porter empty beer jugs? (7)","output":"### Answer: BREWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Could they make porter\n **Middle letters deleted from**(empty) \"beer\" + EWERS(jugs\/pitchers).\nDefn: \u2026\/dark brown bitter beer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gallantry about data that shouldn't be asked of us ladies? (7)","output":"### Answer: COURAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gallantry\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about, with reference to years or time periods) + [OUR AGE](piece of data\/information about us ladies that one should not ask for). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looking back is somewhat more troublesome (5)","output":"### Answer: RETRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looking back\n **Hidden in**(somewhat) \"more troublesome\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Point the finger at inapt clue \u2014 revision needed (9)","output":"### Answer: INCULPATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Point the finger at\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 \u2014 revision needed) INAPT CLUE.\nDefn: To blame."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mad dog near bombed battleground \u2026 (10)","output":"### Answer: ARMAGEDDON \n ### Explanation: Definition: battleground\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 bombed) MAD DOG NEAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: attracted attention, having set off but run away (5,3)","output":"### Answer: STUCK OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: attracted attention\n \"struck out\"(set off\/started doing something, especially something new) **minus**(but \u2026 away) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Priest at home in nightclub (6)","output":"### Answer: DIVINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Priest\n IN(at home) **contained in**(in) DIVE(a nightclub, especially a disreputable one).\nAnswer: \u2026 as a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kitchen equipment put together without reference to wife (4)","output":"### Answer: OVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kitchen equipment\n \"woven\"(put together\/interlaced, say, threads to form a fabric) **minus**(without reference to) \"w\"(abbrev. for \"wife\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Travelled between prospective southern terminals (10)","output":"### Answer: ELECTRODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: terminals\n [ RODE(travelled, say, on a horse or a bike or in a car) **contained in**(between) [-ELECT](indicating a prospective appointee, chosen but not in office yet) ] + S(abbrev. for \"southern\").\nDefn: Conductors through which electricity enters or leaves an object."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal turns \u2014 he's pursuing lady (8)","output":"### Answer: HUNTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pursuing lady\n **Anagram of**(Criminal) TURNS \u2014 HE'S.\nDefn: It's the lady, not him, that's doing the pursuing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rising international firm catching finest creatures in the sea (6)","output":"### Answer: OCTOPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: creatures in the sea\n **Reversal of**(Rising, in a down clue) [ I(abbrev. for \"international\") + CO(abbrev. for \"company\"\/a commercial firm) ] **containing**(catching) TOP(the finest\/the best)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penny-pinching medium (4)","output":"### Answer: MEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Penny-pinching,medium\n Double defn: 2nd: The middle quality or state between 2 extremes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog clubs possibly go along with the rest (6,4)","output":"### Answer: FOLLOW SUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: go along with the rest\n DOG(to follow\/to trail) + SUIT(in playing cards, one of which\/possibly are clubs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commando short of experience joining engineers in punt (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GREEN BERET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commando\n GREEN(short of experience\/untrained) **plus**(joining) [RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers in the British military) **contained in**(in) BET(to punt\/to wager) ].\nDefn: \u2026 in eg. the British military."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arab carrier? (8)","output":"### Answer: HORSEBOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arab carrier\n Cryptic defn: The Arab in this case being the breed of horse originating from, well, the Arabian Peninsula."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rural tales a great success on two occasions (3,5)","output":"### Answer: AGA SAGAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rural tales\n [ A + GAS(a great success, in reference to a person\/occasion that is very entertaining or amusing) ] **twice in succession**(on two occasions).\nDefn: \u2026 named after the AGA cooker that came to be popular in country homes in the UK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pays for food after treasurer cleared out (6)","output":"### Answer: TREATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pays for food\n EATS(food) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) \"treasurer\" **minus all its middle letters**(cleared out)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Subs essentially contributing to benefit twice (6)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: twice\n **Middle 2 letters of**(\u2026 essentially) \"Subs\" **contained in**(contributing to) DOLE(social benefit for the unemployed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grain store (local name) (4)","output":"### Answer: BARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grain store\n BAR(a local\/a watering hole near one's home or place of work) + N(abbrev. for \"name\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stand up for male of the species (4)","output":"### Answer: COCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stand up,male of the species\n Double defn: 1st: To stick out conspicuously, as when dogs prick (no pun intended) their ears; and 2nd: \u2026, specifically species of birds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rider went, doing a backflip, one that's out of this world (4,5)","output":"### Answer: DEEP SPACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of this world\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, doing a backflip) [ PS(abbrev. for \"postscript\" from the Latin \"post scriptum\"\/in writing, an afterthought\/possibly a qualification to what's been written\/a rider) + PEED(urinated\/went as in \"he went all over the floor\") ] + ACE(one, from the playing card with one pip on it). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Articulate call for work in a bakery? (5)","output":"### Answer: KNEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: work in a bakery\n **Homophone of**(Articulate) \"need\"(to call for, as in \"this calls for immediate action\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set to trap Lancashire opener, old spinner a long way off? (5)","output":"### Answer: PLUTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: spinner a long way off\n [ PUT(to set\/to place on) **containing**(to trap) **1st letter of**(\u2026 opener) \"Lancashire\" ] + O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nDefn: A dwarf (not a full-fledged) planet\/spinning body in outer space. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Same couple hiding imperfection with short name (9)","output":"### Answer: IDENTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Same\n II(Roman numeral for 2\/a couple) **containing**(hiding) DENT(an imperfection in an otherwise smooth surface) **plus**(with) CAL(short for the name, Calvin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trump's extremely furious with free side of Europe (4,6)","output":"### Answer: REAL MADRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: side of Europe\n REAL(Trump's\/an American's term for \"extremely\", as in \"That was real cool, dude\") + MAD(furious\/extremely angry) **plus**(with) RID(to free something of, usually, an unwanted something).\nDefn: Spanish football team\/side."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black mini's heading off (4)","output":"### Answer: INKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Black\n \"dinky\"(miniature as in the brand name \"Dinky Toys\") **minus its first letter**(\u2026's heading off). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loose packaging is heading for bin, item flatly thrown away? (7)","output":"### Answer: FRISBEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: item flatly thrown away\n FREE(loose\/not attached) **containing**(packaging) [IS + **1st letter of**(heading for) \"bin\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try to bury first of remarks that was hurtful, wit long gone (7)","output":"### Answer: GROUCHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: wit long gone\n GO(a try\/an attempt) **containing**(to bury) [**1st letter of**(first of) \"remarks\" + OUCH!(exclamation expressing that something was hurtful)].\nAnswer: \u2026 Marx, late comedian and wit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ring in year hugging umpteen lasses, initially (7)","output":"### Answer: ANNULUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring\n ANNUS(year, as in \"annus mirabilis\" and its reverse \"annus horribilis\", famously said by QEII of 1992) **containing**(hugging) **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"umpteen lasses\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A comedown for transport chief admitting rudeness (7)","output":"### Answer: HELIPAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: A comedown for transport\n HEAD(chief\/the top man or woman) **containing**(admitting) LIP(rudeness\/disrespect, as in \"Give me no lip!\").\nDefn: A place for a means of transport, specifically a helicopter, to come down\/land on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trill around wood in the Land of Nod? (10)","output":"### Answer: SLUMBERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the Land of Nod\n SING(to trill, as a canary does) **containing**(around) LUMBER(wood sawn or split into planks, boards, etc.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Panicky, as windows wound down in the carwash? (2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: IN A LATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Panicky\n Literally, as one would be sitting in a car with the windows down whilst in a carwash."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buzzer, physician buzzing? (5)","output":"### Answer: DRONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Buzzer\n DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\"\/a physician) + [ON E](one on\/using the drug ecstasy would be buzzing\/in a state of pleasure or excitement).\nDefn: One of a caste in a society of bees\/buzzers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knockout award in return for work on computer? (1-4)","output":"### Answer: E-BOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: work on computer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 in return) [ KO(abbrev. for \"knock out\" used in boxing lingo) + OBE(abbrev. for \"Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire\", an award of honour from the British monarch) ].**\nDefn: Electronic version of a literary work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Painter really missing friend, kind to replace one in Monet? (9)","output":"### Answer: REMBRANDT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Painter\n \"really\" **minus**(missing) \"ally\"(a friend\/a supporter) + BRAND(a kind, say, of a marketed product) **replacing**(to replace) \"one\" **in** \"Monet\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One acting to restrain prisoner at first, someone administering drug (5)","output":"### Answer: DOPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: someone administering drug\n DOER(one who acts\/does) **containing**(to restrain) **1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"prisoner\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time to accept motorbike is right for children? (9)","output":"### Answer: EDUCATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: is right for children\n EON(a very long period of time) **containing**(to accept) DUCATI(brand of motorbikes manufactured by Italian company Ducati).\nDefn: That which \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One with skis shuffling elbows in to nick second (10)","output":"### Answer: SNOWMOBILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with skis\n **Anagram of**(shuffling) ELBOWS IN **containing**(to nick) MO(short for \"moment\"\/a second in time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legendary royal butt raised in support of performance by Callas, say? (7)","output":"### Answer: ARIADNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legendary royal\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 raised, in a down clue) END(butt\/bottom end) **placed below**(in support of, in a down clue) ARIA(example\/say, of a song performed by opera singer Maria Callas).\nDefn: In Greek legend\/mythology, a royal, specifically a Cretan princess. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Though sporting wager fails, it's smart (7,4)","output":"### Answer: EVENING WEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's smart\n EVEN(though \u2013 though I thought the synonym was \"even if\", as in \"Even if you do this, you're not going to get that\") + IN(sporting\/wearing) + **anagram of**(\u2026 fails) WAGER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Equipment maker extra\u00adordinary \u2014 sign of quality (8)","output":"### Answer: KITEMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign of quality\n KIT(equipment\/gear) + **anagram of**(\u2026 extra\u00adordinary)MAKER.\nDefn: \u2026 on products and services, as certified by the British Standards Institution. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's time is up with cross to bear, European Community functioning (2-3)","output":"### Answer: EX-CON \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's time is up\n X(letter representing a cross\/a mark indicating that which is incorrect) **contained in**(with \u2026 to bear) EC(abbrev. for the European Community) + ON(functioning\/working, as with, say, an electrical appliance).\nDefn: \u2026, time in prison, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Toy club for country park? (9)","output":"### Answer: DOLLYWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: country park\n DOLLY(as a child would call a doll, a toy in the shape of a human) + WOOD(a club for golfers).\nDefn: A theme park owned by, surprise! surprise! country and western singer Dolly Parton. I surmise that \"country\" indicates that it is out in the Tennessean mountains, and that the park features country music in addition to the usual park amusements."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American ice hockey player, male perhaps, keeping a lot out? (10)","output":"### Answer: GOALTENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: American ice hockey player\n GENDER(one of which is the male sex) **containing**(keeping) **anagram of**(\u2026 out) A LOT.\nDefn: In American ice hockey, the player who is equivalent to the goalkeeper in (field) hockey. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Halfwit ordered tea, forgetting a coffee (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FLAT WHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: coffee\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ordered) HALFWIT + \"tea\" **minus** \"a\".\nDefn: \u2026 with milk but without froth. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign up Republican in party under Ford in the '70s? (9)","output":"### Answer: CAPRICORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign up\n [ R(abbrev. for \"Republican\", member of the Republican Party) **contained in**(in) CON(abbrev. for the Conservative Party) ] **placed below**(under, in a down clue) CAPRI(a model of Ford cars in the 70s).\nDefn: Astrological sign in the zodiac, from the constellation of stars, Capricornus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stinker with flipping hard heart in journo (7)","output":"### Answer: SULPHUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stinker\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 flipping, in a down clue) PLUS(with\/and) + H(abbrev. for \"hard\") + **middle 2 letters of**(heart in) \"journo\".\nDefn: A chemical element that stinks like hell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ordinary smell with cylindrical container (7)","output":"### Answer: HUMDRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ordinary\n HUM(a foul smell) **plus**(with) DRUM(a cylindrical container\/a barrel, as in \"a drum of oil\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mission in Indo-Malaysian uprising (5)","output":"### Answer: ALAMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mission\n **Hidden in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026 uprising, in a down clue) \"Indo-Malaysian\".\nDefn: A building or group of buildings used by a group on a mission to spread their Christian faith, specifically one in Texas. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Big jar, by the sound of it? (5)","output":"### Answer: GREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, by the sound of it) \"grate\"(to jar one's ears\/to sound unpleasant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moron had misinterpreted doctor's prime directive (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: DO NO HARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: doctor's prime directive\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 misinterpreted) MORON HAD.\nDefn: One of the principal precepts\/prime directive in the Hippocratic Oath taken by doctors. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sex club opening in town upsets spiritual leaders (6)","output":"### Answer: COITUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sex\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 leaders) \"club opening in town upsets spiritual\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Standard saddle regularly found in old fort (8)","output":"### Answer: STOCKADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old fort\n STOCK(standard\/off the shelf\/common type) + **2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"saddle\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detector has section replaced with one that's older (6)","output":"### Answer: SENIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: older\n \"sensor\"(a device that detects the presence of, usually, something in the physical environment, say, smoke) **with its second** \"s\"(abbrev. for \"section\") **replaced by**(has \u2026 replaced with) I(Roman numeral for \"one\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Family matters can help doctors diagnose health problems (5,6)","output":"### Answer: BLOOD COUNTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: can help doctors diagnose health problems\n BLOOD(relationship through being part of the same descent\/family) + COUNTS(matters\/has an impact on).\nDefn: That which \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accept offer to go into A&E (5)","output":"### Answer: ABIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accept\n BID(an offer, say, in response to a tender) **contained in**(to go into) A&E.\nDefn: \u2026 and put up with."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unconventional air that's missing A flat (9)","output":"### Answer: IRREGULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unconventional\n \"air\" **minus**(that's missing) \"A\" + REGULAR(without irregularities\/even\/flat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A nightmare location for Elstree, hosting movie opening before time (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ELM STREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: A nightmare location\n ELSTREE **containing**(hosting) **1st letter of**(\u2026 opening) \"movie\" **plus**(before) T(abbrev. for \"time\"). Reference is to this nightmare movie (not made at Elstree Studios):"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clothing from years ago that's partly making a comeback? (5)","output":"### Answer: TOGAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothing\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 partly) **reversal of**(\u2026 making a comeback) \"years ago that's\".\nDefn: \u2026 of the ancient Romans, many years ago."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put together talk about Republican case \u2026 (11)","output":"### Answer: ORCHESTRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put together\n ORATE(to talk\/to give a speech) **containing**(about) [ R(abbrev. for a member of the Republican Party) + CHEST(a case\/a large box)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: sounding annoyed as it came to a head (6)","output":"### Answer: PEAKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: came to a head\n **Homophone of**(sounding) \"piqued\"(annoyed\/irritated).\nDefn: \u2026\/reached the highest point or a maximum value."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One panics, shoving weapon into a tip (8)","output":"### Answer: ALARMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One panics\n ARM(a weapon) **contained in**(shoving \u2026 into) [A + LIST(to tip\/to lean to one side) ].\nDefn: \u2026\/causes panic in other people."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Come together at Oval for dessert (6)","output":"### Answer: GELATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: dessert\n GEL(to come together\/to take definite shape or begin to work well, said of eg. a venture) + AT + O(abbrev. for \"Oval\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second victory for love rat (3-5)","output":"### Answer: TWO-TIMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: love rat\n Cryptic defn:  A rat\/a despicable character in matters of love, who may be said to have scored a second victory\/got another partner at the same time.**\nI'm not absolutely sure of this clue's description.  I tried to fit in a double definition, but somehow \"second victory\" doesn't equate to \"two-timer\", the former being the win itself and the latter the winner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: British libertines put on record they will slow things down (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DISC BRAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: they will slow things down\n B(abbrev. for \"British\") + RAKES(libertines\/roues) **placed below**(\u2026 put on, in a down clue) DISC(a record\/a recording in the form of a, well, disc)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creative use of some lingos provides fresh things to say (10)","output":"### Answer: NEOLOGISMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fresh things to say\n **Anagram of**(Creative use of)SOME LINGOS. Good surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Centres of this bakery product become raised (5)","output":"### Answer: HIKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: become raised\n **Middle 2, 1, 1 letters, respectively, of**(Centres of) \"this bakery product\".\nDefn: \u2026, as with a hemline, say \u2013 here it's hiked up to there:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broadcasting code in Israel prohibits communication (5,7)","output":"### Answer: RADIO SILENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: prohibits communication\n **Anagram of**(Broadcasting) CODE IN ISRAEL.\nDefn: That which \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Management blunder created complete spectacle (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERSIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Management blunder\n OVER(complete\/finished) + SIGHT(a spectacle). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poor reason to have king deposed (4)","output":"### Answer: THIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor\n \"think\"(to reason\/to work out in the mind) **minus**(to have \u2026 deposed) \"k\"(abbrev. for \"king\").\nDefn: \u2026\/lacking substance or quality."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intelligent assistant on the phone gets flower sent up (4)","output":"### Answer: SIRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intelligent assistant on the phone\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 sent up, in a down clue) IRIS(a colourful flower).\nDefn: \u2026, specifically the Apple iPhone, that answers and performs various commands in response to voice queries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Widely applied code that can't be read (9,3)","output":"### Answer: UNWRITTEN LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Widely applied code\n Cryptic defn: If it's unwritten, it can't be read, refering to, say, a code of conduct. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recreating similar page endlessly is definitely not original (10)","output":"### Answer: PLAGIARISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: is definitely not original\n **Anagram of**(Recreating) [ \"similar page\" **minus its last letter**(endlessly) ].\nDefn: That which \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Potential client? Or maybe just a gold-digger (10)","output":"### Answer: PROSPECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: maybe just a gold-digger\n PROSPECT(a potential\/prospective client) + OR.\nDefn: One that searches for gold, by maybe\/eg. digging in a gold field."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confident type more open to reject answer \u2026 (9)","output":"### Answer: EXTROVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confident type\n \"extra\"(more\/plus) \"overt\"(open\/not concealed) **minus**(to reject) \"a\"(abbrev. for \"answer\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: that socialist then incorporates in dodgy forecasting method (5)","output":"### Answer: TAROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dodgy forecasting method\n \"a\"(abbrev. for \"answer \u2026\", from the previous clue) **contained in**(that \u2026 then incorporates in) TROT(a socialist, specifically a supporter of Trotskyism, advocated by Leon Trotsky).\nDefn: \u2026 used by dodgy fortune tellers (a tautology)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Format for images created by magistrate for example (1-3)","output":"### Answer: J-PEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Format for images\n JP(abbrev. for \"Justice of the Peace\", an alternative term for a magistrate in the courts of England and Wales) + EG(abbrev. for \"exemplis gratia\"\/for example).\nDefn: Format for compressing electronic image files."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Early Christian beneficiary when Peter gets fleeced (4)","output":"### Answer: PAUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Early Christian\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the phrase \"to rob Peter to pay Paul\" which could be paraphrased as \"to fleece Peter to give to beneficiary, Paul\" \u2013 doesn't quite have the proper ring to it.\nDefn: An apostle in the 1st Century."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vehicle with endless job when reversing gets driving aid (6)","output":"### Answer: SATNAV \n ### Explanation: Definition: driving aid\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 when reversing) [ VAN(a motor vehicle) **plus**(with) \"task\"(a job\/a piece of work) **minus ****its last letter**(endless) ].\nDefn: Short for \"satellite navigation\", a system of computers and satellites used, in eg. cars to show where one is, and how to get to places."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novelist dismisses second politician being friendly (8)","output":"### Answer: AMICABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: friendly\n \"Amis\"(Kingsley or his son, Martin, English novelist) **minus**(dismisses) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + CABLE(Vince, Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the UK). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Claim litre, say, in drink (6)","output":"### Answer: ALLEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Claim\n L(abbrev. for \"litre\") + EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/for example\/say) **contained in**(in) ALE(alcoholic drink)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Price set by music company once before opening (8)","output":"### Answer: PREMIERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: opening\n PR(abbrev. for \"price\") **plus**(by) EMI(music company once, now defunct after being split up and sold off to various companies, that got its name from \"Electric and Musical Industries\") + ERE(before, in time).\nDefn: \u2026\/first public showing of, say, a play or movie."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A VIP or tenor primarily at work? (9)","output":"### Answer: PAVAROTTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: A VIP or tenor\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 work) [A VIP OR + **1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"tenor\" + AT].\nAnswer: Luciano, a notable tenor whom you might call a VIP.\nTogether with the other 2 VIP Ts:\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the audience, forty do well (5)","output":"### Answer: EXCEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: do well\n **Homophone of**(In the audience) [ \"X\" and \"L\" ](or XL\/Roman numeral for \"forty\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abroad a certain director encapsulating predicament is without rival (11)","output":"### Answer: UNSURPASSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: without rival\n UN(French, a language abroad, for the article \"a\") + SURE(certain\/doubtless) + D(abbrev. for \"director\") **containing**(encapsulating) PASS(a predicament\/a difficult situation, as in \"things have come to a pretty pass now that Parliament has voted against \u2026\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son in ground operated in hopeless state (11)","output":"### Answer: DESPERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: hopeless state\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(ground) OPERATED IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman with husband put back dye (5)","output":"### Answer: HENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dye\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 put back) [ANNE(a woman's name) **plus**(with)H(abbrev. for \"husband\") ].**\n\"\u2026 back dye\" or dye on back:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cautious figure beginning to triumph with retro musical (9)","output":"### Answer: TENTATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cautious\n TEN(a figure\/numeral) + **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"triumph\" **plus**(with) **reversal of**(retro) EVITA(an Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make light of miserable drama (8)","output":"### Answer: DOWNPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make light of\n DOWN(miserable\/sad) + PLAY(a drama on stage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reviewer right to probe name largely in charge (6)","output":"### Answer: CRITIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reviewer\n R(abbrev. for \"right\") **contained in**(to probe) \"cite\"(to name\/to mention as an example) **minus ****its last letter**(largely) + IC(abbrev. for \"in charge of\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kitchen features paid activity, post for cooking (8)","output":"### Answer: WORKTOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kitchen features\n WORK(paid activity) + **anagram of**(\u2026 for cooking) POST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article cut for NI town (6)","output":"### Answer: ANTRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: NI town\n AN(an article in grammar) + TRIM(to cut irregular or unwanted parts).\nDefn: Town in Northern Ireland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Completely dispose of host, not half a male with sulky expression (5,3)","output":"### Answer: STAMP OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Completely dispose of\n \"host\" **minus its first 2 letters**(not half) + A + M(abbrev. for \"male\") **plus**(with) POUT(a sulky\/annoyed expression made with one's lips)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Screen set wrongly around Italian writer close to stage (8)","output":"### Answer: TELEVISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Screen\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wrongly) SET **containing**(around) LEVI(Primo, Italian writer) + **last letter of**(close to) \"stage\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decrepit car bachelor abandons in fury (5)","output":"### Answer: ANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: fury\n \"banger\"(a decrepit car\/a boneshaker) **minus**(\u2026 abandons) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bachelor\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shame intern disrupted US actor (6,5)","output":"### Answer: MARTIN SHEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: US actor\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 disrupted) SHAME INTERN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comedy writer with help sent up summaries of work (9)","output":"### Answer: COMPENDIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: summaries of work\n COM(abbrev. for \"comedy\") + PEN(something to write with\/a writer) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(\u2026 sent up, in a down clue) AID(help\/assistance). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opening in lower part, it's said (6)","output":"### Answer: BREACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opening\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, it's said) \"breech\"(a person's buttocks\/one's lower part)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like four, say, left close to poverty in a uniform way (6)","output":"### Answer: EVENLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a uniform way\n EVEN(like say\/eg. the number four) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + **last letter of**(close to) \"poverty\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vagrant goes round cast in tatters in area for refugees? (7,4)","output":"### Answer: TRANSIT CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: area for refugees\n TRAMP(a vagrant) **containing**(goes round) **anagram of**(\u2026 tatters) CAST IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: North Yorkshire resort dog, maybe, gets special treatment (3,6)","output":"### Answer: RED CARPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: special treatment\n REDCAR(seaside resort town in North Yorkshire) + PET(an example of which\/maybe, is a dog). **\nA lady in red deserving of the red carpet treatment:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Malign type on ward guarding pair of inmates (8)","output":"### Answer: SINISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Malign\n SISTER(a category\/a type of staff in a hospital ward) **containing**(guarding) **1st 2 letters of**(pair of) \"inmates\".\nDefn: \u2026\/malevolent, as in \"a malign appearance\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some painter compromised means of exchange in block? (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERCOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: means of exchange in block\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"painter compromised\".\nDefn: A device for communicating\/means of verbal exchange within a large single building subdivided into separate rooms\/in block."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gloom opposing counterpart (6)","output":"### Answer: SHADOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloom,opposing counterpart\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 as in the Shadow Cabinet, the opposition's counterpart to the Government's Cabinet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A king includes four points in response (6)","output":"### Answer: ANSWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: response\n [ A + R(abbrev. for \"Rex\"\/king) ] **containing**(includes) N,S,W,E(abbrev. for ,respectively, North, South, West and East, four compass points)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist after retirement managed Scottish island (5)","output":"### Answer: ARRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish island\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 after retirement) RA(post-nominals for a member of the Royal Academy of Arts, an artist) + RAN(managed, such as an organisation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It may soothe trouble with guts (3-5,6)","output":"### Answer: HOT-WATER BOTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It may soothe\n [HOT WATER](what you're in, figuratively, when you're in trouble) + BOTTLE(guts\/courage).**\nDefn: \u2026 especially during winter nights."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Castro, for one, cared about growth in America (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RED CEDAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: growth in America\n RED(a Marxist an example of which\/for one is Fidel Castro) + **anagram of**(\u2026 about) CARED. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'm surprised line's lost in taunting remark (6)","output":"### Answer: HECKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: taunting remark\n HECK(a word expressing surprise, as in \"Oh heck, my wallet's gone!\") + \"line\" **minus**(\u2026's lost) \"in\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European is by peaks, getting cut off (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut off\n EST(French, a European language, for \"is\") **plus**(by) RANGE(a line of mountains\/peaks). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go somewhere else and act like a fool? (4,2)","output":"### Answer: BEAT IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go somewhere else\n BE(act like) + A + TIT(slang for a foolish or ineffectual person).\nDefn: An imperative telling one to scram."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrities refuse to load gun with one (10)","output":"### Answer: GLITTERATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrities\n LITTER(refuse\/rubbish left behind) **contained in**(to load) GAT(a gun\/revolver, derived from abbreviation for the Gatling gun) **plus**(with) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mince pies and a pint \u2014 good and tasty! (10)","output":"### Answer: APPETISING \n ### Explanation: Definition: tasty\n **Anagram of**(Mince) [PIES **plus**(and) A PINT] + G(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pressed current Liverpool player to keep running (6)","output":"### Answer: IRONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pressed\n I(symbol for electric current in physics) + RED(a player in Liverpool Football Club, whose team is nicknamed \"The Reds\") **containing**(to keep) ON(running\/working, as with, say, an electrical appliance).\nDefn: \u2026 with, well, an iron."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vow in ceremony by posh president once (8)","output":"### Answer: POMPIDOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: president once\n [I DO](a marriage vow) **contained in**(in) [ POMP(ceremony\/splendid and formal display) **plus**(by) U(letter signifying \"posh\"\/upper class) ].\nAnswer: Georges, French president once."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In recession, US city rents increase continually (6)","output":"### Answer: SPIRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: increase continually\n **Reversal of**(In recession) [ LA(abbrev. for Los Angeles, US West Coast city) + RIPS(rents\/tears) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fix injected by 14, one getting high? (8)","output":"### Answer: ALPINIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: one getting high\n PIN(to fix\/secure with, well, a pin) **contained in**(injected by) [A-LIST](a group of popular persons\/celebrities\/answer to 14 across).\nDefn: \u2026 above sea level."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feeling less cold, singer engages career accountant (6,8)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER CRUNCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: accountant\n NUMBER(feeling less\/experiencing less sensation) + [ C(abbrev. for \"cold\") + CHER(singer who went solo after starting as half of duo, Sonny and Cher) ] **containing**(engages) RUN(to move fast\/career).\nDefn: Somewhat derogatory term for an accountant. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rough old invader, say, behind horse one's ridden (6,8)","output":"### Answer: HARLEY DAVIDSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's ridden\n **Anagram of**(Rough) [OLD INVADER, SAY] **placed below**(behind, in a down clue) H(abbrev. for \"heroin\"\/horse in slang).\nDefn: An iconic motorcycle make in a classic movie:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Why I've used Tinder thus far (2,4)","output":"### Answer: TO DATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Why I've used Tinder,thus far\n Double Defn: 1: A common reason, inevitably, why people use the mobile app, Tinder, that lets users search for other users and then chat with those they like. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut staff for someone on 8 21? (6)","output":"### Answer: AXEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: someone on 8 21\n AXE(to cut\/chop with, well, an axe) + MAN(to staff, say, an organisation).\nDefn: An informal term for one in a rock band who plays the electric guitar\/answer to 8 21 down.**\nSo this is how you play a guitar lick:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good person is stopping fallen woman to give a sermon (10)","output":"### Answer: EVANGELISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to give a sermon\n [ ANGEL(a good kind person) + IS] **contained in**(stopping) EVE(the Biblical first woman to have fallen\/sinned)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watchful old marshal's into weed (4-4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN-EYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Watchful\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + [ NEY(Michel, aka Marshal Ney, French military commander during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars) **contained in**(\u2026's into) PEED(weed\/past tense of \"to pee\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arms, bottom and tops of neck and legs (7)","output":"### Answer: ARSENAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arms\n ARSE(bottom\/a person's rear end) **plus**(and) **1st letters, respectively, of**(tops of) \"neck and legs\".\nDefn: A collection of \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Genuine training for beginner (7)","output":"### Answer: INGENUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: beginner\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 training) GENUINE.**\nDefn:  \u2026 in the ways of the world, namely, one who is innocent and wholesome.  But obviously, no-one's one forever.\nThe word originates from France, as does this ing\u00e9nue:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What goes round and round and round (5)","output":"### Answer: ROTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: What goes round and round\n A palindrome(goes \u2026 round)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaders of Montenegro and Norway alongside EU over working plan (9)","output":"### Answer: MANOEUVRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plan\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Leaders of) \"Montenegro and Norway\" **plus**(alongside) **anagram of**(\u2026 working) EU OVER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tidy and mostly set right mess (10)","output":"### Answer: STRAIGHTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tidy\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 mess) [ \"and\" **minus ****its last letter**(mostly) + SET RIGHT]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sell whip (4)","output":"### Answer: FLOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sell,whip\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oops, Tories so affected by bodily weakness! (12)","output":"### Answer: OSTEOPOROSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bodily weakness\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 affected) OOPS, TORIES SO.\nDefn: \u2026 in the form of brittle bones."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gender-bending female making a mistake and moving on (12)","output":"### Answer: TRANSFERRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: moving on\n TRANS(short for transgender\/gender-bending) + F(abbrev. for \"female\") + ERRING(making a mistake).\nDefn: \u2026, say, from one football team to another."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head off, being fussy and unpleasant (4)","output":"### Answer: ICKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: unpleasant\n **1st letter deleted from**(Head off) \"picky\"(being fussy\/nit-picking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be ruthless arranging street furniture (3,7)","output":"### Answer: BUS SHELTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: street furniture\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 arranging) BE RUTHLESS.**\nStreet furniture cum street art."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weaken the heart of wounded stoat (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weaken\n **Central 3 letters of**(the heart of) \"wounded\" + ERMINE(a stoat, the animal valued for its fur)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frothy beer left to rise (5)","output":"### Answer: REBEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: rise\n **Anagram of**(Frothy) BEER + L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old writing implements exceed top price (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: price\n EX-(prefix signifying \"old\"\/former) + PENS(writing implements) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 top) \"exceed\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refurbishing necessary? Not as background (7)","output":"### Answer: SCENERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: background\n **Anagram of**(Refurbishing) [ \"necessary\" **minus**(Not) \"as\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An angry sort of clue (6)","output":"### Answer: ACROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sort of clue\n A(one in number\/an) + CROSS(angry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Humour posed with fury (6)","output":"### Answer: SATIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Humour\n SAT(posed, as an art or photographic model does) **plus**(with) IRE(fury\/wrath).\nDefn: A type of \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Achieving 50% reduction of narcotic issues in smug self-admiration (10)","output":"### Answer: NARCISSISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: self-admiration\n **Letters in the 2nd halves, respectively, deleted from**(Achieving 50% reduction of) \"narcotic issues in smug\".**\n\u2026 so called after this lad:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fluid laboratory drained with speed (5)","output":"### Answer: LYMPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fluid\n \"laboratory\" **minus all its inner letters** (drained) **plus**(with) MPH(abbrev. for \"miles per hour\", a measure of speed).\nDefn: Colourless fluid containing white blood cells."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look up, interrupting central host (9)","output":"### Answer: INNKEEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: host\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) PEEK(to look quickly or furtively) **contained in**(interrupting) INNER(central\/at the core). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delight in good shelter (4)","output":"### Answer: GLEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delight\n G(a \"good\") + LEE(shelter from wind or weather provided by an object)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Original first writer (8)","output":"### Answer: NOVELIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\n NOVEL(original\/never before) + IST(1st, with the Roman numeral substitution)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Green salad is primarily eaten to invigorate (8)","output":"### Answer: ENERGISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: invigorate\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 salad) GREEN + IS + **1st letter of**(primarily) \"eaten\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Concoct or generate source of citrus (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ORANGE TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of citrus\n **Anagram of**(Concoct) OR GENERATE.\nDefn: \u2026, specifically, oranges."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person responsible put to death about four (9)","output":"### Answer: EXECUTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person responsible\n EXECUTE(to put to death) **containing**(about) IV(Roman numeral for \"four\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bearing gift, having time for papa (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bearing\n \"aptitude\"(a gift\/a natural talent for doing something) **with** T(abbrev. for \"time\") **replacing**(having \u2026 for) P(letter signified by \"papa\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: British Rail left bankrupted over drunk (6,2)","output":"### Answer: TANKED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: drunk\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 over) [\"BR\"(abbrev. for \"British Rail\") **deleted from**(left) \"bankrupted\" ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where Arabs may be steady (6)","output":"### Answer: STABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where Arabs may be,steady\n  Double Defn: 1st: Place where you may find Arabs, a breed of horses originating from, well, Arabia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get well following nil by mouth (6)","output":"### Answer: ORALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: by mouth\n RALLY(to get well\/to be on the road to recovery) **placed below**(following, in a down clue) O(letter denoting 0\/nil)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small mushrooms served up in glasses (5)","output":"### Answer: SPECS \n ### Explanation: Definition: glasses\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 served up, in a down clue) [ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + CEPS(edible European mushrooms) ].\nDefn: \u2026 worn to make you see better, in its shortened form."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of the environmental press (4)","output":"### Answer: IRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: press\n **Hidden in**(Part of the) \"environmental\".\nDefn: \u2026, say, clothes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outline plan to visit right-wing heartlands (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outline plan\n CON-TOUR[a visit to \"Con\"(abbrev. for \"Conservative\"\/right-wing, as an adjective) country\/heartlands).\nDefn: A map showing contour lines."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is coming over to catch affected fish (6)","output":"### Answer: SCAMPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 coming over) IS **containing**(to catch) CAMP(affected\/theatrical)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts university and is able to take back control, which is more unexpected (9)","output":"### Answer: UNCANNIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more unexpected\n **1st 2 letters of**(Starts) \"university\" **plus**(and) CAN(is able to) **plus**(to take) **reversal of**(back) REIN(to control\/to limit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relationship, note, with one in Germany (3-2)","output":"### Answer: TIE-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relationship\n TI(note on the sol-fa musical scale) **plus**(with) EIN(numeral \"one\" in German)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Benjamin Britten oratorio starring Luciano Pavarotti (5)","output":"### Answer: TENOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Luciano Pavarotti\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 starring) \"Britten oratorio\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A business that indicated vocal co-operation (9)","output":"### Answer: ALIGNMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: co-operation\n A + LINE(business\/trade, as in \"What line are you in?\") + **homophone of**(\u2026 vocal) \"meant\"(indicated\/stood for)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bear to push hard on the motorway (8)","output":"### Answer: SHOULDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bear,hard on the motorway\n Double defn: 2nd: That which is described as \"hard\" on the motorway."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aggressive person from suburban Tamworth (6)","output":"### Answer: BANTAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aggressive person\n **Hidden in**(from) \"suburban Tamworth\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poet worked tirelessly else will be forgotten (6)","output":"### Answer: LYRIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\n **Anagram of**(worked) \"tirelessly\" **minus**(\u2026 will be forgotten) \"else\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swirling refrain whose content begins to rouse, then impress (8)","output":"### Answer: VORTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swirling\n VOCAL(refrain\/a piece of music that is sung) **containing**(whose content) **1st letters, respectively, of**(begins to) \"rouse, then impress\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prison heads want Tory politician to service 50% of vehicles (9)","output":"### Answer: GOVERNORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prison heads\n GOVE(Michael, a Tory politician) **plus**(to) RN(abbrev. for \"Royal Navy\", one of the military services in the UK) + **last 3 letters of**(50% of) \"motors\"(vehicles)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rise up when wine overwhelms one (5)","output":"### Answer: HOICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rise up\n HOCK(a dry white wine) **containing**(overwhelms) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fabric before all else that unskilled ladies like embroidering (5)","output":"### Answer: TULLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fabric\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(before all else) + \"that unskilled ladies like embroidering\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier, 15, gets confused in bed (9)","output":"### Answer: COMBATANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 gets confused) BANTAM(answer to 15 across) **contained in**(in) COT(a small bed, especially for infants)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puzzles over bits that are left (6)","output":"### Answer: STUMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzles,bits that are left\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draconian limit (7)","output":"### Answer: EXTREME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draconian,limit\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fitting giving fair consideration to vehicle users (8,5)","output":"### Answer: COURTESY LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fitting\n COURTESY(consideration\/politeness to vehicle users) LIGHT(fair\/not dark).\nDefn: A fitting in the interior of vehicles. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unable to help Donna & co, regrettably (2,3,2)","output":"### Answer: NO CAN DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unable to help\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, regrettably) [DONNA **plus**(&)CO]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proprietor not wholly in state of depression (5)","output":"### Answer: OWNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proprietor\n **Last letter from**(not wholly) \"downer\"(a state of depression)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not good-natured; I was wrecked (8)","output":"### Answer: RUINATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not good\n **Anagram of**( \u2026 was wrecked) NATURED; I."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Screen tax (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Screen,tax\n Double defn: 1st: To screen\/to subject to passing through, well, a strainer; and 2nd: force to make an unusual y great effort."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Related to waiter (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTENDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Related to,waiter\n Double defn: 1st: Related to\/associated with."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Telephone men strike; it unfortunately puts a stop to procrastination! (2,4,4,3,7)","output":"### Answer: NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: puts a stop to procrastination!\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unfortunately) TELEPHONE MEN STRIKE; IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Official goes up with son in support of Ray (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LASER BEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ray\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 goes up) [REAL(official\/actual) **plus**(with) S(abbrev. for \"son\")] + BEAM(a structural support)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clear initial course is to study battle (8)","output":"### Answer: CONSOMME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear initial course\n CON(to study) + SOMME(a battle in the 1st World War, named after the river where it took place).\nDefn: A clear soup served as a first course in a meal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stream game, holding a number by restraint (7)","output":"### Answer: RIVULET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stream\n RU(abbrev. for \"Rugby Union\", a game) **containing**(holding) IV(Roman numeral for the number 4) **plus**(by) LET(restraint\/a hindrance, in racket sports which requires a service to be retaken)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Halfway to the highest point, friend is on trend (7)","output":"### Answer: CLIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: trend\n **1st 3 letters of**(Halfway to) \"climax\"(the highest point) + MATE(a friend).\nDefn: Prevailing trend, as in \"the current economic trend\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Influences the military (6)","output":"### Answer: FORCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Influences,the military\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feeling that auditor's in deserted haunt (5)","output":"### Answer: HEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feeling\n EAR(an auditor\/something that hears) **contained in**(\u2026's in) **inner letters deleted from**(deserted) \"haunt\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot stuff perhaps in Spooner's Epsom? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CURRY SAUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hot stuff\n Spoonerism of \"Surrey course\", referring to the Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eastern leader open to the West (4)","output":"### Answer: RAJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eastern leader\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to the West, in an across clue) AJAR(slightly open, as with a door or other opening)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deny Blunt's smuggled back dope (8)","output":"### Answer: ABNEGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deny\n ABATE(to blunt\/diminish\/weaken) **containing**(\u2026's smuggled) **reversal of**(back) GEN(dope\/information)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short male in jumper, elaborate in style (6)","output":"### Answer: ROCOCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: elaborate in style\n **Last letter deleted from**(Short) \"cock\"(a male bird) **contained in**(in) ROO(short for \"kangaroo\"\/the Australian jumping marsupial).\nDefn: \u2026 of art, decoration and architecture. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Military adviser in mistaken idea to abscond (4-2-4)","output":"### Answer: AIDE-DE-CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Military adviser\n **Anagram of**(mistaken) IDEA + DECAMP(to abscond\/to leave suddenly or secretly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something outstanding that nobody wants? (4)","output":"### Answer: DEBT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something outstanding\n Cryptic defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One calls to order audio equipment (7)","output":"### Answer: SPEAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One calls to order,audio equipment\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/presides in a legislative assembly; and 2nd: Short for \"loudspeaker\"\/audio equipment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large tool shown around brings calumny (7)","output":"### Answer: SLANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: calumny\n L(abbrev. for \"large\") **contained in**(\u2026shown around) SANDER(a tool for sanding\/smoothing a surface)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Managed to penetrate works by Eliot, initially cross (10)","output":"### Answer: TRANSVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cross\n RAN(managed, say, an organisation) **contained in**(to penetrate) [ T.S. VERSE ](how one might describe the works of T.S. Eliot, English poet, refered to by his initials\/initially)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely impressive and hilarious joke (6)","output":"### Answer: KILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely impressive,hilarious joke\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool in island stream, unending in distance (8)","output":"### Answer: IMBECILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fool\n I(abbrev. for \"island\") + \"beck\"(a stream\/rivulet) **minus ****its last letter**(unending) **contained in**(in) MILE(a measured distance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where those who serve eat dog's dinner (4)","output":"### Answer: MESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where those who serve eat,dog's dinner\n Double defn: 1st: Room or building where those who serve in the armed forces eat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad NBC are caught in lie, seeking sanctuary (10)","output":"### Answer: TABERNACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sanctuary\n **Anagram of**(Bad) NBC ARE **contained in**(caught in) TALE(a lie).\nDefn: A holy place of worship."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Muzzle small bear that crosses river (4)","output":"### Answer: CURB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muzzle\n CUB(a young bear) **containing**(that crosses) R(abbrev. for \"river\").\nDefn: \u2026\/to keep in check."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Orders to discard fine cheese (4)","output":"### Answer: BRIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\n \"brief\"(a set of instructions\/orders given to a person about a task) **minus**(to discard) \"f\"(abbrev. for \"fine\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Faustina regularly seen in huge region (4)","output":"### Answer: ASIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: huge region\n **2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th letters of**(\u2026 regularly seen) \"Faustina\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Satirist simply not good man easily corrupted (7)","output":"### Answer: JUVENAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Satirist\n \"just\"(simply\/only\/no more than, as in \"she's just pretending\") **minus**(not) \"st\"(abbrev. for \"saint\"\/a good man) + VENAL(easily corrupted\/susceptible to being bribed).\nAnswer: Roman poet of the late 1st and early 2nd century AD, who authored a collection of satirical poems called, well, The Satires."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Permit Oslo or Rome to slip badly as city (10)","output":"### Answer: METROPOLIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 badly) **either** [PERMIT OSLO] **or** [ROME TO SLIP]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coppers to arrest socialist outside church as priority (10)","output":"### Answer: PRECEDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: priority\n PENCE(coppers\/coins of small value made of copper, such as the British pennies\/pence) **containing**(to arrest) [ RED(a socialist or communist) **containing**(outside) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brexiteer judge given aggro becomes infuriated (5,4-4)","output":"### Answer: JACOB REES-MOGG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brexiteer\n J(abbrev. for \"judge\") **plus**(given) **anagram of**(\u2026 infuriated) AGGRO BECOMES.\nDefn: A conservative English Conservative MP and Brexiteer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turkish commander edges away from infidel (3)","output":"### Answer: AGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turkish commander\n **1st and last letters deleted from**(edges away) \"pagan\"(an infidel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Canine elevated to become Anubis? (3)","output":"### Answer: GOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anubis?\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 elevated, in a down clue) DOG(a canine).\nDefn: An example of which\/? is Anubis, the god of embalming and the dead."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: VIP is more prepared to make do (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPROVISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: make do\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 prepared) VIP IS MORE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One adopting the missionary position? (10)","output":"### Answer: EVANGELIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One adopting the missionary position\n Cryptic defn: One taking on\/adopting the office\/position of being sent on a religious mission. And from whose ilk the coital position is named, for obvious (or not so obvious) reasons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Academic worried by Burke or Hare finally choosing body (10)","output":"### Answer: ELECTORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: choosing body\n [ LECTOR(an academic\/a lecturer in a college or university) + ATE(worried\/made anxious) ] **placed below**(by, in a down clue) **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) **either** \"Burke\" **or **\"Hare\".\nDefn: \u2026\/collectively those exercising their choice in elections."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instrument doctor used to probe woman (7)","output":"### Answer: MARIMBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument \n MB(abbrev. for \"Bachelor of Medicine\" from the Latin \"Medicinae Baccalaureus\") **contained in**(used to probe) MARIA(a woman's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pounds lost to repugnant rival (3)","output":"### Answer: VIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rival \n \"vile\"(repugnant\/extremely unpleasant) **minus**(\u2026 lost to \u2026) \"L\"(\u00a3\/symbol for the British pound sterling)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beast taking zig-zag course? (3)","output":"### Answer: EWE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beast \n [ E-W-E ](a zig-zag, specifically, a to-and-fro, course, going from E\/abbrev. for East to W\/abbrev. for West and then back E)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ship's pub Kelvin attends (4)","output":"### Answer: BARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ship\n BAR(a pub) **plus**(\u2026 attends) K(abbrev. for \"Kelvin\", the unit of temperature measurement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Banker round loch finding shellfish (4)","output":"### Answer: CLAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: shellfish\n CAM(the river in Cambridgeshire in eastern England) **containing**(round) L(abbrev. for \"loch\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl probably disheartened (4)","output":"### Answer: LILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\n \"likely\"(probably) **minus its middle 2 letters**(\u2026 disheartened)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everlasting cross goes inside and outside (8)","output":"### Answer: EXTERNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: outside\n ETERNAL(everlasting\/never-ending) **containing**(\u2026 goes inside) X(letter representing a cross, used to mark, say, a ballot paper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A group of directors on a ship (6)","output":"### Answer: ABOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: on a ship\n A + BOARD(the group of directors of a commercial company, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Funny thing, the sound of an owl (4)","output":"### Answer: HOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Funny thing,the sound of an owl\n Double defn: 1st: An amusing situation or person, as in \"That incident with Manuel in Fawlty Towers was a hoot!\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thoughtless fat man on throne? (10)","output":"### Answer: UNTHINKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thoughtless\n UNTHIN(not thin\/fat) + KING(man on the throne)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saint having last word in prayer? That's a bit of a bloomer (6)","output":"### Answer: STAMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of a bloomer\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\") **plus**(having) AMEN(last word in a prayer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor Who following teams \u2014 not the main event (8)","output":"### Answer: SIDESHOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: not the main event\n **Anagram of**(Doctor) WHO **placed after**(following) SIDES(teams in a contest)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monster devouring old mounted soldier (7)","output":"### Answer: DRAGOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: mounted soldier\n DRAGON(a mythical monster) **containing**(devouring) O(abbrev. for \"old\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red nose turning back (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: back\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 turning) RED NOSE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Matins, as sort of devil worship (8)","output":"### Answer: SATANISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: devil worship\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sort of) MATINS, AS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Less experienced party leader brought back before September 1939? (3-3)","output":"### Answer: PRE-WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: before September 1939\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 brought back) [ RAWER(less experienced\/greener) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"party\" ].\nDefn: Period before the start of World War 2."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Translation of annual said to be Spanish (10)","output":"### Answer: ANDALUSIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish\n **Anagram of**(Translation of) ANNUAL SAID.\nDefn: A dialect of Spanish spoken in, well, Andalusia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink kept in percolator (4)","output":"### Answer: COLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **Hidden in**(kept in) \"percolator\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree abandoned after heading off for Sex and the City (6)","output":"### Answer: EXETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 abandoned) TREE **placed after**(after) **1st letter deleted from**(heading off for) \"Sex\".\nDefn: \u2026 located on the River, well, Exe in Devon, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boys were excited to produce facial hair (8)","output":"### Answer: EYEBROWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: facial hair\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 excited) BOYS WERE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former station employee, one with customers overseas (8)","output":"### Answer: EXPORTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one with customers overseas\n EX-(prefix signifying former\/once) + PORTER(a station employee to carry your luggage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those left to take a break (4)","output":"### Answer: REST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those left,to take a break\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put in prison, we hear, one after the other (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one after the other\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) \"intern\"(to put in prison\/to confine, especially for political or military reasons)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manuel's employer, Spanish gentleman somewhere in Essex (8)","output":"### Answer: BASILDON \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in Essex\n BASIL(Fawlty, employer of Manuel, the hapless Spanish waiter, in the British sitcom \"Fawlty Towers\" \u2013 in case you've never watched TV) + DON(the title for a Spanish gentleman).\nDefn: A town \u2026 "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: People seen to order port (10)","output":"### Answer: FOLKESTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\n FOLK(people in general) + **anagram of**(\u2026 order) SEEN TO.\nDefn: \u2026 in Kent, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corporal, say, with little brother on an unbroken horse (6)","output":"### Answer: BRONCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: an unbroken horse\n NCO(abbrev. for \"non-commissioned officer\", an example\/say, of which is a corporal in the army) **placed below**(with \u2026 on, in a down clue) BRO(short\/little for \"brother\").\nDefn: An wild or half-tamed\/unbroken horse of the western US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most recent West Coast city trial (6)","output":"### Answer: LATEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most recent\n LA(abbrev. for \"Los Angeles\", city on West Coast USA) + TEST(a trial\/a procedure to determine something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reform Act \u2014 anagram for historic document (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MAGNA CARTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: historic document\n **Anagram of**(Reform) ACT \u2014 ANAGRAM.\nDefn: Short for Magna Carta Libertatum, a charter of rights."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature describing life after death? (8)","output":"### Answer: OBITUARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature describing life after death\n Cryptic defn: A feature\/piece in, say, a newspaper, describing someone's life published after his\/her death."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Birds start to whistle in pussy willows (8)","output":"### Answer: SWALLOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Birds\n **1st letter of**(start to) \"whistle\" **contained in**(in) SALLOWS(willow trees, a species of which is the pussy willow)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taking part in climb, I begin to drink (6)","output":"### Answer: IMBIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to drink\n **Hidden in**(Taking part in) \"climb, I begin\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A letter marking the spot, we hear, for extension (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNEXE \n ### Explanation: Definition: extension\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) [\"an X\"(a letter marking the spot\/a position on a map or diagram) ].\nDefn: \u2026, or addition, to a building or document. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit container, nearly new, in boat (6)","output":"### Answer: PUNNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit container\n \"new\" **minus its last letter**(nearly \u2026) **contained in**(in) PUNT(a long, narrow and flat-bottomed boat propelled with a long pole)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find fault with fish (4)","output":"### Answer: CARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Find fault with,fish\n Double defn.\nThe big and the small of it\u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In arrears, welcoming one pound to cash in (9)","output":"### Answer: LIQUIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cash in\n LATE(in arrears\/overdue) **containing**(welcoming) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + QUID(a pound\/unit of English currencty).\nDefn: \u2026 your investments, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tea and scones at last, following tense conversations (5)","output":"### Answer: CHATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: conversations\n CHA(tea, the drink) **plus**(and) [ **last letter of**(\u2026 at last) \"scones\" **placed after**(following) T(abbrev. for \"tense\", in grammar) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hollow black-framed spectacles suit groups of readers (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BOOK CLUBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: groups of readers\n **Inner letters deleted from**(Hollow) \"black\" **containing**(framed) OO(representing spectacles, as in the emoticon \"O-O\" for one wearing glasses) + CLUBS(one of the four suits in a deck of playing cards). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More unusual female ducks feed on farm (5)","output":"### Answer: ODDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More unusual\n \"f\"(abbrev. for \"female\") **deleted from**(ducks) \"fodder\"(animal feed on a farm)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stiff paper boxes that hurt chicken (6)","output":"### Answer: COWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: chicken\n CARD(a piece of stiff paper) **containing**(boxes)OW!(exclamation expressing \"that hurt!\/that was painful!\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liberal president, sensible too (8)","output":"### Answer: LIKEWISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: too\n L(abbrev. for \"Liberal\", a member of the Liberal Party) + IKE(nickname for the former president of the USA, Dwight D. Eisenhower) + WISE(sensible\/sage).\nDefn: \u2026\/also\/in the same way."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poor soul in refuge starts to overcome troubles (4-3)","output":"### Answer: HAVE-NOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor soul\n HAVEN(a place of refuge\/safety) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"overcome troubles\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Louche servicemen pout, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: RAFFISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Louche\n RAF(abbrev. for the Royal Air Force, and the men serving in it) + FISH(an example of which\/perhaps is the eelpout\/pout)**\nDefn: Slightly disreputable in an attractive way."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seeing 8 across OK (8)","output":"### Answer: EYESIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seeing\n EIGHT(8) **containing**(across) YES(OK\/expression of assent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long line for food store (6)","output":"### Answer: PANTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: food store\n PANT(to long\/yearn for, with tongue hanging out and breathing heavily?) + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\", a part of which is a line, as in \"the London to Manchester line\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps arm Oman's leader in uncertain situation (5)","output":"### Answer: LIMBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: uncertain situation\n LIMB(an example of which\/perhaps is an arm) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Oman\".\nDefn: \u2026 such as Britain is in now with Brexit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time to prepare ready-mix stuffing (9)","output":"### Answer: TAXIDERMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: stuffing\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") + **anagram of**(to prepare) READY-MIX.\nDefn: \u2026 of the skins of animals to form lifelike models."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buyers' representatives refuse to go into this hut (5)","output":"### Answer: CABIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: hut\n CA(abbrev. for \"Consumers' Association\"\/an organisation representing consumers\/buyers and their rights) + BIN(something that refuse goes into)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outside layers, inside then outside layers (9)","output":"### Answer: EGGSHELLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outside layers\n Cryptic defn: \u2026 of eggs. These layers are first inside and then outside layers\/hens, before and after, respectively, their eggs are laid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Japanese clobber North Korean, apropos of nothing (6)","output":"### Answer: KIMONO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Japanese clobber\n KIM(a common surname among North \u2013 and South \u2013 Koreans, including its president) + ON(apropos of\/with reference to) + O(letter signifying 0\/nothing).\nDefn: \u2026\/clothing. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After change of leaders plebs prepare to root out scandal (8)","output":"### Answer: MUCKRAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: root out scandal\n \"ruck\"(the mass of ordinary people\/plebs, derogatorily) + \"make\"(to prepare, as in \"to prepare dinner\") **with 1st letters of** \"ruck\" **and** \"make\" **exchanging places**( After change of leaders \u2026). A Spoonerism, in fact."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tot escorted off (6)","output":"### Answer: ADDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: off\n TOT(to add up to the total) + LED(escorted\/ushered).\nDefn: \u2026\/spoilt, as with sour milk)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resistant to change, try ignoring case of piles (7)","output":"### Answer: STABILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resistant to change\n STAB(a try\/an attempt at) + **1st and last letters deleted from**(ignoring case of) \"piles\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog straying \u2014 how sad (6)","output":"### Answer: SHADOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\n **Anagram of**(straying) HOW SAD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elders perhaps protect sisters after small hassles (8)","output":"### Answer: STRESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: hassles\n [ TREES(examples of which\/perhaps are elders) **containing**(protect) SS(abbrev. for \"sister\" x 2 \u2013 as in \"nursing sisters in a hospital\"? I'm not sure of this. The abbrev. for a sister in a convent is \"Sr\".) ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) S(abbrev. for \"small\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upset when ringing British bird (4)","output":"### Answer: SKUA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n **Reversal of**(Upset, in a down clue) [ AS(when, as in \"salute as you walk past\") **containing**(ringing) UK(abbrev. for the United Kingdom and things British) ].**\nThis one is lifting its meal of baby penguin:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unlike the rest, I play-act outrageously (8)","output":"### Answer: ATYPICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unlike the rest\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 outrageously) I PLAY-ACT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regularly do drugs before end of very wild party (4)","output":"### Answer: ORGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wild party\n **2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(Regularly) \"do drugs\" **placed above**(before, in a down clue) **last letter of**(end of) \"very\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Touched gender-fluid fellow setter, making advance (8)","output":"### Answer: FINGERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Touched\n **Anagram of**(\u2026-fluid) GENDER **placed below**(\u2026, making advance, in a down clue) [ F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") + I(self-referential pronoun for this crossword setter) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Audiologist rang ENT nurses from elsewhere (7)","output":"### Answer: STRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: from elsewhere\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 nurses) \"Audiologist rang ENT\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offer rickety tumbrils without sides (6)","output":"### Answer: SUBMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offer\n **Anagram of**(rickety) \"tumbrils\" **minus**(without) \"r,l\"(abbrev. for \"right\" and \"left\" sides, respectively)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peers ultimately support minister (6)","output":"### Answer: PRIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: minister\n PRIES(peers\/looks with concentration into) + **last letter of**(ultimately) \"support\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bottom with extremely loathsome wrinkle (6)","output":"### Answer: RUMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wrinkle\n RUMP(the bottom\/rear end of a mammal's body, as with a \"rump steak\") **plus**(with) **1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"loathsome\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sauciest hint when frolicking making one keen (12)","output":"### Answer: ENTHUSIASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: keen\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 when frolicking) SAUCIEST HINT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School teashop recycling waste here (7,4)","output":"### Answer: COMPOST HEAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: waste here\n COMP(short for a \"comprehensive school\", a type of secondary school in the UK) + **anagram of**(\u2026 recycling) TEASHOP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country crime waves interrupting drivers (7)","output":"### Answer: AMERICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 waves) CRIME **contained in**(interrupting) AA(abbrev. for the Automobile Association, an organisation whose members are vehicle drivers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tanks in army's front, as bearing westwards (7)","output":"### Answer: AQUARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tanks\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's front) \"army\" + QUA(as\/by virtue of being, as in \"the prime minister qua head of his party led the debate\" + **reversal of**(\u2026 westwards, in an across clue) AIR(bearing\/demeanour that conveys some personal quality or emotion).**\nDefn:  \u2026 for keeping live fish and other water creatures and plants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Between 9 and 11 put on clothing that's playful (9)","output":"### Answer: KITTENISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: playful\n TEN-ISH(approximately between 9 and 11, as in \"let's meet between 9 and 11 am, say, 10-ish\") **placed after**(put on) KIT(clothing\/gear you're wearing). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How Brexit begins with hopeless nationalist (5)","output":"### Answer: BLIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: nationalist\n **1st letter of**(How \u2026 begins) \"Brexit\" **plus**(with) LIMP(hopeless\/useless).\nAnswer: Colonel Blimp, a cartoon character who was jingoistic and stereotypically British, whom you might call a nationalist, right or wrong. **\nI liked the undertones of the clue's surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unacceptable to lose heart in retreat (4)","output":"### Answer: NOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: retreat\n \"not ok\"(unacceptable) **minus its middle letter**(to lose heart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note covering wraps round nuts and washer (10)","output":"### Answer: LAUNDROMAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: washer\n [ LA(note in the musical scale) + MAT(a covering\/a rug\/a piece of material placed over part of a floor, say) ] **containing**(wraps) **anagram of**(\u2026 nuts) ROUND.\nAnswer: The trademark name, once, of an automatic washing machine, hence the definition in the clue. It is now used as a common name for a place open to the public where one may wash clothes in coin-operated machines."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They might produce arts with models (3,7)","output":"### Answer: OLD MASTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They might produce arts with models\n **Anagram of**(produce) [ARTS **plus**(with) MODELS].\nDefn: Collectively, the skilled painters in Europe before about 1800, who produced, well, art. A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Experienced audio novel (4)","output":"### Answer: KNEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Experienced\n **Homophone of**(audio) \"new\"(novel\/original)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some characters in Tristram Shandy are flipping clever! (5)","output":"### Answer: SMART \n ### Explanation: Definition: clever\n **Hidden in**(Some characters in) **reversal of**(\u2026 are flipping) \"Tristram Shandy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rugby player's speed is key (9)","output":"### Answer: BACKSPACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: key\n BACK(a rugby player who takes the position of a defender against the opponent team) 'S + PACE(speed).\nDefn: \u2026 on your keyboard."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One swallowing tablet and rubbish synthetic material (7)","output":"### Answer: ACETATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: synthetic material\n ACE(one, derived from the playing card with the value of 1) **containing**(swallowing) [ E(slang for the drug Ecstasy, which is taken in the form of a tablet\/pill) + TAT(rubbish\/tasteless clothes, jewellery or ornaments) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Covers of sublime track in Beach Boys' territory (7)","output":"### Answer: SEASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beach Boys' territory\n **1st and last letters of**(Covers of) \"sublime\" + [ A-SIDE ](the track that is promoted on one of the two sides of a vinyl audio recording).\nDefn: \u2026 without the capital letters. But of course, the Beach Boys were a pop group who started out singing surfing songs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model welcomes tip for tantric arousal (11)","output":"### Answer: STIMULATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: arousal\n SIMULATION(a model imitating a situation or process) **containing**(welcomes) **1st letter of**(tip for) \"tantric\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bedroom items, perhaps sketched bosoms? (6,2,7)","output":"### Answer: CHESTS OF DRAWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bedroom items\n CHESTS(bosoms\/breasts) OF(done by\/sketched by) DRAWERS(people who draw\/sketch). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setter affectedly touching fabric (5)","output":"### Answer: MOIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabric\n MOI(an affected way for the setter to refer to himself\/herself, instead of the plain \"me\") + RE(with reference to\/touching on)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's blown last of moola, air con needing repair (7)","output":"### Answer: OCARINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's blown\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 needing repair) [ **last letter of**(last of) \"moola\" + AIR CON].\nDefn: \u2026, ie. a wind instrument"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Educational opportunity for everyone is canned (5-2)","output":"### Answer: TEACH-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Educational opportunity\n EACH(for every one) **contained in** TIN(in a tin\/is canned). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They add colour to online book (1-7)","output":"### Answer: E-NUMBERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They add colour\n E-(prefix denoting an item that is electronic) + NUMBERS(book in the Bible).\nDefn: Codes for food additives used in the EU and EFTA, that were first used for food colouring additives."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Average, struggling Inter Milan twice letting in a sitter? (15)","output":"### Answer: PARLIAMENTARIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sitter\n PAR(an average\/a normal or usual amount\/a standard) + **anagram of**(struggling) INTER MILAN **containing**(\u2026 letting in) **2 x**(twice \u2026) A.\nDefn: \u2026 in the House of Commons or Lords."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Youngster's tucked into cake and salad as a working rule (10,3)","output":"### Answer: PARKINSON\u2019S LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: working rule\n SON(a youngster)'S **contained in**(tucked into) PARKIN(a type of dark gingerbread originally from the north of England) **plus**(and) SLAW(coleslaw\/a salad dish of raw cabbage, carrots and other vegetables).\nDefn: The adage \"work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleaner animals show distress, seized by nurse (6,7)","output":"### Answer: CARPET SWEEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cleaner\n PETS(domestic or tamed animals kept for companionship or pleasure) + WEEP(to show distress\/cry) **contained in**(seized by) CARER(a nurse\/one who attends to the sick, infirm or young)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Performers with elevated pitch, primarily Italians? (8)","output":"### Answer: CASTRATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Performers with elevated pitch, primarily Italians\n CAST(a group of performers on stage or in a movie) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(elevated, in a down clue) TAR(pitch\/material used for road-making, for example) + **1st letter of**(primarily) \"Italians\". A clever WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of cross about clever dramatic scene (7)","output":"### Answer: TABLEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: dramatic scene \n TAU(a kind of cross shaped like \"T\", and so-called from the Greek letter \"tau\") **containing**(about) ABLE(clever\/skilled)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Means to get around bodily pain mostly fake (7)","output":"### Answer: RICKSHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Means to get around \n RICK(a slight sprain or strain in the neck or back) + \"sham\"(fake\/false) **minus its last letter**(mostly \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holy man's morning in Westminster? (5)","output":"### Answer: SWAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holy man\n AM(abbrev. for \"ante meridiem\", the period of the day before noon\/morning) **contained in**(in) SWI(SW1, the postal code for Westminster in London, with the Roman numeral substitution for 1)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flying saucers circling Yemen's capital city (8)","output":"### Answer: SYRACUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\n **Anagram of**(Flying) SAUCERS **containing**(circling) **1st letter of**(\u2026's capital) \"Yemen\".\nDefn: \u2026 in New York State, USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Still in charge after position in society is reduced (6)","output":"### Answer: STATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\n IC(a \"in charge\") **placed after**(after) \"status\"(ones position in society) **minus its last 2 letters**(is reduced)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Formerly needing more than a quick appraisal (4-4)","output":"### Answer: ONCE-OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a quick appraisal\n ONCE(formerly\/previously) **plus**(needing) OVER(more than\/exceeding, as in \"the total came to over 100\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Companion not entirely accepting it's a fruit (6)","output":"### Answer: CITRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a fruit\n \"crony\"(companion\/sidekick) **minus** **its last letter**(not entirely) **containing**(accepting) IT.**\nThis is a citron:\n\u2026 and so is this:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Easily transported by river on a piece of rough board (8)","output":"### Answer: PORTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Easily transported\n PO(the river in Italy) **plus**(on) **1st letter of**(a piece of) \"rough\" + TABLE(board\/food provided in a restaurant or household)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not at all petty (6)","output":"### Answer: LITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not at all,petty\n Double defn: 1st: Hardly, used to emphasise the smallness of something; and 2nd: Trivial\/unimportant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nonsense to poke fun at small beer (10)","output":"### Answer: CODSWALLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nonsense\n COD(to poke fun at\/to play a joke or trick on someone) + S(abbrev. for \"small\") + WALLOP(slang for beer\/alcoholic drink)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge by repeated hesitation to embrace result of people's vote (10)","output":"### Answer: REFERENDUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: people's vote\n REF(short for \"referee\", one who judges\/officiates in a competitive match) + [ ER(an expression of hesitation\/a pause in speech) + UM(another\/repeated expression of hesitation) ] **containing**(to embrace) END(result\/final outcome)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Connections in Iceland accommodating a German tenor earlier (3-3)","output":"### Answer: TIE-INS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Connections\n [ IS(the international standard code for Iceland) **containing**(accommodating) EIN(a\/one in German) ] **placed after**(\u2026 earlier) T(abbrev. for \"tenor\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aware of heartless Italian poet becoming fashionable (2-2-4)","output":"### Answer: UP-TO-DATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fashionable\n [ UP (on) ](aware of, as in \"he was up on the latest developments\") + \"Dante\"(Alighieri, Italian poet of \"Divine Comedy\" fame) **minus ****its middle letter**(heartless).\nCould \"up to\" be substituted for \"up on\"? I couldn't find a justification for it, and if I'm right, then, I can't explain \"TO\".\nAnother complication is that the solution could also be defined by the other end of the clue, ie. \"Aware of\". Then \"UP TO\" by itself has to be synonymous with \"becoming fashionable\", which I again could not find justification for.**\nI could be wrong in all of the above!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ancient city originally associated by students with a mythological god (6)","output":"### Answer: URANUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a mythological god\n UR(city in Sumeria in ancient Mesopotamia) + **1st letter of**(originally) \"associated\" **plus**(by) NUS(abbrev. for the National Union of Students in the UK).\nDefn: \u2026 personifying the sky."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gradually getting through in small pieces (3,2,3)","output":"### Answer: BIT BY BIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gradually\n BY(through\/via, refering to a means of achieving something, as in \"He survived by sheer luck\") **contained in**(in) [ BIT,BIT ](2 small pieces of a larger entity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign up new clients first off (6)","output":"### Answer: ENLIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign up\n **Anagram of**(new) \"clients\" **minus ****its 1st letter**(first off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Profit from popular event split by Greer evenly (8)","output":"### Answer: INCREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Profit\n [ IN(popular\/fashionable) + CASE(event, as in \"in the case of non-payment \u2026\") ] **containing**(split by) **2nd and 4th letters of**(\u2026 evenly) \"Greer\".\nAnswer:  \u2026 in something beneficial leads to gain\/profit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work at length to stop secret agent becoming careless (6)","output":"### Answer: SLOPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: careless\n [ OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a musical or literary piece of work) **placed after**(at) L(abbrev. for \"length\", as used in physical dimensions) ] **contained in**(to stop) SPY(a secret agent). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left winger stymied by my best ever performance (6)","output":"### Answer: RECORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: best ever performance\n RED(a left winger with regard to one's political views) **containing**(stymied by) COR!(my!, expressions of surprise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Engaged in singing exam after church (6)","output":"### Answer: CHORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Engaged in singing\n ORAL(a form of examination with spoken, instead of written, questions and answers) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) CH(abbrev. for \"church\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bewitched for a short time? Sure (10)","output":"### Answer: SPELLBOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bewitched\n SPELL(a short period of time) + BOUND(sure\/for certain, as in \"it's bound to be difficult\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island's secret society involved in row taken aback? Just the opposite (8)","output":"### Answer: TRINIDAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\n TRIAD(a secret society originating in China, usually involved in organised crime) **containing**(involved in \u2026? Just the opposite) **reversal of**(\u2026 taken aback) DIN(a row\/a racket of loud noises)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suppress article containing nonsense about lieutenant (8)","output":"### Answer: THROTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suppress\n THE(article in English grammar) **containing** [ ROT(nonsense\/codswallop) + **reversal of**(about) LT(abbrev. for \"lieutenant\", the military rank) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party to invite scorn (8)","output":"### Answer: CONTEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: scorn\n CON(abbrev. for the Conservative Party in the UK) + TEMPT(to invite\/to persuade someone to do something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rees-Mogg finally abandoning common sense in support of fool's unjustified claim (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSUMPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: unjustified claim\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"Rees-Mogg\" **deleted from**(abandoning) \"gumption\"(perhaps even more than common sense\/shrewdness) **placed below**(in support of, in a down clue) ASS(a fool)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Push forward from back of crowd to interrupt shocked tour rep (8)","output":"### Answer: PROTRUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Push forward\n **Last letter of**(back of) \"crowd\" **contained in**(to interrupt) **anagram of**(shocked) TOUR REP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In pursuit of the total amount in spite of everything (5,3)","output":"### Answer: AFTER ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in spite of everything\n AFTER(in pursuit of\/following) + ALL(the total amount\/everything)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rector gets Yoko to cut jokes from parts of speech (8)","output":"### Answer: PRONOUNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: parts of speech\n [ R(abbrev. for \"rector\") **plus**(gets) ONO(Yoko, artist widow of John Lennon) ] **contained in**(to cut) PUNS(jokes playing on words). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Casual worker from the outskirts of Jaipur receiving award without a hint of boastfulness (6)","output":"### Answer: JOBBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Casual worker\n **1st and last letters of**(the outskirts of) \"Jaipur\" **containing**(receiving) [ OBE(abbrev. for Order of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, an honorific award from the British monarch) **containing**(without) **1st letter of**(a hint of) \"boastfulness\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One easily deceived by lawyer's letter (6)","output":"### Answer: LAMBDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\n LAMB(one easily deceived\/a meek and innocent person) **plus**(by) DA(abbrev. for \"District Attorney\", a US lawyer).\nDefn: \u2026 in the Greek alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Courage of the French experienced by them initially at the front (6)","output":"### Answer: METTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Courage\n LE(French for the article \"the\") **placed below**(\u2026 at the front, in a down clue) [ MET(experienced\/encountered, as in \"they met hardship for the first time in their lives when \u2026\") **plus**(by) **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"them\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man at home is excited getting it (3,6)","output":"### Answer: AHA MOMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting it\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is excited) MAN AT HOME.\nDefn: \u2026, as when getting the solution to a cryptic crossword clue, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Central area owners vowed to make fresh again (5)","output":"### Answer: RENEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: make fresh again\n **Middle 1 or 2 letters, respectively, of**(Central) \"area owners vowed\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Didn't remember to retain act after delaying play (7,3,5)","output":"### Answer: WAITING FOR GODOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: play\n [ FORGOT(didn't remember) **containing**(to retain) DO(to act\/to take action) ] **placed after**(after) WAITING(delaying\/holding back before taking action).**\nDefn:  \u2026 by Samuel Beckett."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supports I invested in troubled financial institution, initially (4)","output":"### Answer: RIBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supports\n I **contained in**(invested in) RBS(abbrev.\/initially for the Royal Bank of Scotland, the banking institution which has been suffering all kinds of troubles, including financial ones) "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tube-like shape is artful? (8)","output":"### Answer: FISTULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tube-like\n **Anagram of**(shape) IS ARTFUL.**\nDefn:  From \"fistula\", an abnormal tube-like connection between 2 body parts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unit hopes to reform amid trouble (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE SOUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: amid trouble\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to reform) UNIT HOPES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First signs of this heart regularly offering better pulse (5)","output":"### Answer: THROB \n ### Explanation: Definition: pulse\n **1st letters, respectively of**(First signs of) \"this heart regularly offering better\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nationalist after turbulent period reluctantly enlisted (5,2)","output":"### Answer: ROPED IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: reluctantly enlisted\n N(abbrev. for \"Nationalist\") **placed after**(after) **anagram of**(turbulent) PERIOD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adopt host shortly retaining support (7)","output":"### Answer: EMBRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adopt\n \"emcee\"(a host of, typically, a radio programme or television show, from MC, abbrev. for \"Master of Ceremonies\") **minus its last letter**(shortly) **containing**(retaining) BRA(brassiere, support for the feminine breast)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Magnate once guarded a very long time (3)","output":"### Answer: EON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a very long time\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 guarded) \"Magnate once\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dislike purpose in embroidery (11)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLEPOINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: embroidery\n NEEDLE(informally, dislike\/hostility\/antagonism provoked by rivalry, such as between opposing sides) + POINT(purpose, as in \"what's the point of doing that?\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carry money as a token (5)","output":"### Answer: TOTEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a token\n TOTE(to carry, usually something heavy) + M(abbrev. for \"money\").\nDefn: Thing regarded as a representation\/symbol of a particular quality or concept. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regularly reclimb tree (3)","output":"### Answer: ELM \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\n **2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(Regularly) \"reclimb\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brief recall of grandfather, maybe (5)","output":"### Answer: REMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brief\n **Reversal of**(recall of) TIMER(an example of which\/maybe, is the grandfather clock).**\nDefn: The task or activity assigned to an individual or organisation, such as a Commission of Inquiry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Examine in advance park relaid in Troon close to course (11)","output":"### Answer: RECONNOITRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Examine in advance\n REC(short for a recreation ground\/park) + **anagram of**(relaid) IN TROON + **last letter of**(close to) \"course\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Father clipped gentleman (3)","output":"### Answer: SIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: gentleman\n \"sire\"(to father, or a father of, an animal) **minus its last letter**(clipped)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remain for example to absorb tense place (4,3)","output":"### Answer: STAY PUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remain\n SAY(for example\/for instance) **containing**(to absorb) T(abbrev. for \"tense\" in linguistics) + PUT(to place\/to position)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead singer, one in distant orbit? (7)","output":"### Answer: MERCURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lead singer,one in distant orbit\n Double defn: 1st: Last name of the \u2026 of the group Queen; and 2nd: \u2026 around our Sun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Superb trio from the East by college (5)","output":"### Answer: MAGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Superb\n MAGI(in the Bible, the trio of wise men who travelled from the East to pay homage to the infant Jesus) **plus**(by) C(abbrev. for \"college\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elevated club, maybe, to seek character (5,4)","output":"### Answer: COURT CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elevated club, maybe\n COURT(to seek\/to try hard to win the support of or approval from) + CARD(a character\/someone regarded as odd, interesting, or amusing).\nDefn: One of high\/elevated value in a deck of cards, viz. the king, queen or jack of, possibly\/maybe, clubs. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intense fellow that is rector with Anglicans (6)","output":"### Answer: FIERCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intense\n F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is) + R(abbrev. for \"rector\") **plus**(with) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England, to which Anglicans belong)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notes tip for mobilising \u2013 get going! (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: STEP ON IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: get going\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for mobilising) NOTES TIP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stage suppressing a noise by crew for megastar? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: LEADING MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: megastar\n LEG(a stage\/a section of, say, a journey or a competition) **containing**(suppressing) [A + DIN(noise\/a racket) ] **plus**(by) MAN(to crew\/to staff). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Favour element without Republican (4)","output":"### Answer: BOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Favour\n \"boron\"(a non-metallic chemical element) **minus**(without) \"r\"(abbrev. for a member of the Republican Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rule facing drivers left in M1 despite getting diverted (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SPEED LIMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rule facing drivers\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 getting diverted) [ M + I(Roman numeral for 1) + DESPITE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go crazy after revolution (4)","output":"### Answer: STAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 after revolution) BATS(crazy\/nuts).\nDefn: \u2026\/an attempt at."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A queen entertaining minute for fashion designer (6)","output":"### Answer: ARMANI \n ### Explanation: Definition: fashion designer\n A + RANI(a Hindu queen) **containing**(entertaining) M(abbrev. for \"minute\", the time period).\nAnswer: Giorgio, Italian fashion designer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nancy's parting shot? (1,7)","output":"### Answer: A BIENTOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nancy's parting shot\n A farewell\/parting shot\/remark in the language of Nancy, the French city, translated as \"See you soon!\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First person, we hear, against diplomatic work has direct observation? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: EYE CONTACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: direct observation\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) \"I\"(the first person pronoun) + CON(against\/antonym of \"pro\"\/in favour of) + TACT(what diplomats practise\/work with)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commit businessman over fee in kennels? (10)","output":"### Answer: PERPETRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commit\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over, in a down clue) REP(short for \"representative\", possibly an agent in commerce\/a businessman) + [ PET RATE ](term one might use to describe the charge\/fee for keeping dogs in commercial kennels].\nDefn: \u2026, usually a criminal act such as burglary."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoying failure first covered up in magazine (8)","output":"### Answer: TIRESOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annoying\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) [\"loser\"(a failure\/one who doesn't succeed) **minus** **its 1st letter**(first covered) ]**contained in**(in)TIME(the American news magazine). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strong Greek character on cliff round middle of July (8)","output":"### Answer: MUSCULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strong\n MU(letter\/character in the Greek alphabet) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) SCAR(a steep high cliff) **containing**(round) **middle 2 letters of**(middle of) \"July\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impose fee on one in custody (6)","output":"### Answer: CHARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impose fee on,one in custody\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026\/one under the care, control or protection of somebody or something)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot period I relish initially after turn in ME capital (6)","output":"### Answer: RIYADH \n ### Explanation: Definition: ME capital\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 after turn, in a down clue) [ H(abbrev. for \"hot\") + DAY(a period of 24 hours) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"I relish\"].\nDefn: \u2026 of Saudi Arabia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Select film that's mentioned (4)","output":"### Answer: PICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Select\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 that's mentioned) \"pic\"(short for \"picture\"\/a film\/a movie)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Handle roughly scholar and university lecturer (4)","output":"### Answer: MAUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handle roughly\n MA(abbrev. for \"Master of Arts\"\/a scholar) + U(abbrev. for \"university\") + L(abbrev. for \"lecturer\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Importance of parasites coming back, in a manner of speaking (11)","output":"### Answer: DISTINCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Importance\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 coming back) NITS(the young form of lice and other parasitic insects) **contained in**(in) DICTION(a manner of speaking\/the style of enunciation in speech).\nDefn: Having great significance, setting something or someone apart from others. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heavy bones are not just visible with clothing removed (7)","output":"### Answer: ONEROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heavy\n **1st and last letters, respectively, deleted from**(\u2026 visible with clothing removed) \"bones are not just\".\nDefn: Involving a great deal of effort, trouble or difficulty, as in \"he was given the heavy task of sorting out the mess\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Any person yet to see whisky promoted? (7)","output":"### Answer: WHOEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Any person\n \"however\"(yet\/on the other hand) **with** \"w\"(letter represented by \"whisky\" in the phonetic alphabet) **moved to the start of the word**(to see \u2026 promoted)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ulster starts to expect witty improvisation in Irish comedian (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ERNIE WISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: comedian\n [ NI(abbrev. for Northern Ireland\/Ulster) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"expect witty improvisation\" ] **contained in**(in ) ERSE(the Irish Gaelic language). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Captured by spies from the east saying you are made of gold (5)","output":"### Answer: AURIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: made of gold\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 from the east, in an across clue) CIA(abbrev. for the Central Intelligence Agency, the US spy organisation) **containing**(Captured by \u2026) [U R](letters representing the pronunciation of\/saying \"you are\", as is used in texting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some great awful shop (9)","output":"### Answer: MEGASTORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shop\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 awful) SOME GREAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boss had embraced sweetheart, given honest choice (not half) (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HEAD HONCHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boss\n HAD **containing**(embraced) **middle letter of**(\u2026heart) \"sweet\" **plus**(given)** the last 3 letters, respectively, deleted from**(not half) \"honest choice\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Six and half a dozen being the same not producing eggs (10)","output":"### Answer: VIVIPARITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: not producing eggs\n VI(Roman numeral for \"six\") + VI(Roman for half a dozen\/6) + PARITY(the condition of being equal\/the same).\nDefn: The characteristic of animals who give birth to living young rather than laying eggs that hatch."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird dived across the pond (4)","output":"### Answer: DOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird,dived across the pond\n Double defn: 2nd: The US (across the pond, ie. the Atlantic Ocean) equivalent of \"dived\", the past tense of \"dive\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intends to have different names in the same answer (5)","output":"### Answer: MEANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intends\n 1st: **Anagram of**(different) NAMES; and 2nd: **Hidden in**(in the) \"same answer\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No pain or gain as ale is drunk (9)","output":"### Answer: ANALGESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: No pain\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is drunk) GAIN AS ALE.\nDefn: The inability to feel pain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gas worried a very young person (7)","output":"### Answer: NEONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a very young person\n NEON(a rare gas) + ATE(worried\/caused to be troubled\/ate at).\nDefn: \u2026, technically, an infant less than 4 weeks old. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charge university student implicated in search (7)","output":"### Answer: COULOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge\n [ OU(abbrev. for the Open University, or even Oxford University in the UK) + L(letter displayed by a student\/learner driver) ] **contained in**(implicated in) COMB(to search through thoroughly).\nDefn: The unit of electric charge."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dicky learned that in the West End (11)","output":"### Answer: THEATRELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: the West End\n **Anagram of**(Dicky) LEARNED THAT.\nDefn: A name for \u2026 area of London, in which numerous theatres are located."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gives no warning to road users and couldn't care less (6,4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: DOESN\u2019T GIVE A HOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: couldn't care less\n Literally, doesn't use the vehicle's horn\/hooter to warn others."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where Oxonian may dream and breathe? (7)","output":"### Answer: INSPIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: breathe\n [IN SPIRE](a literal reference to where a member of Oxford University may get inspiration, Oxford being poetically called \"the City of Dreaming Spires\" after the stunning architecture of the university buildings. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change sides with Dr Who to become a ranch hand (7)","output":"### Answer: COWHERD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a ranch hand \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to become) [ **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 sides) \"Change\" **plus**(with) DR WHO]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One type of power about to switch (8)","output":"### Answer: ISOLATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: switch \n I(abbrev. for \"one\") + SOLAR(a type of power, that which is generated by sunlight) **containing**(about) TO.\nDefn: \u2026, specifically a mechanical device to cut off power to an electrical device or circuit. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Always a sudoku, possibly, for social harmony? (5,1,5,4)","output":"### Answer: NEVER A CROSS WORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: social harmony\n Cryptic defn: Possibly, a puzzle enthusiast who always does a Sudoku puzzle will never attempt a crossword."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dump below? (5,8)","output":"### Answer: BOWEL MOVEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dump \n A reverse clue: \"below\" is: **Anagram of**(**\u2026 MOVEMENT**) **BOWEL**.\nDefn: \u2026, slang for an act of defecation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Funny man's rice pudding \u2014 second helping arrived, bowl first eaten (4,9)","output":"### Answer: ERIC MORECAMBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Funny man\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 pudding) RICE + MORE(a second helping, say, of food) + CAME(arrived) **containing**(\u2026 eaten) **1st letter of**(\u2026 first) \"bowl\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One loses faith when a male part's not right \u2026 (8)","output":"### Answer: APOSTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One loses faith\n \"prostate\"(a male gland\/body part) **minus**(\u2026's not) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: and for performance, ultimately a male chemical (7)","output":"### Answer: REAGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: chemical\n **Last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, ultimately) \"for performance\" + A + GENT(a male).\nCould the ellipsis and surface be an allusion to prostate disease leading to ED and medication for the latter?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of hospital in coma (7)","output":"### Answer: TRANCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part\n H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") **contained in**(in) TRANCE(a sleeplike state that one could liken to a coma)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grow up dear! That's not even cheese! (5)","output":"### Answer: GOUDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\n **2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th letters deleted from**(That's not even) \"Grow up dear\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Against stopping revolutionary comrade's vehicular procession (9)","output":"### Answer: MOTORCADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicular procession\n TO(in contact with\/against, as in \"the gun was put to his head\u2026\") **contained in**(stopping) **anagram of**(revolutionary) COMRADE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greatly reduce rent (5)","output":"### Answer: SLASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greatly reduce,rent\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 as with a selling price."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No longer effective without king becoming an object of fear (5)","output":"### Answer: DREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: an object of fear\n DEAD(no longer effective\/functioning) **containing**(without) R(abbrev. for \"Rex\"\/king)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country starts to impose crippling austerity after Castro's broadcast (5,4)","output":"### Answer: COSTA RICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"impose crippling austerity\" **placed after**(after) **anagram of**(\u2026's broadcast) CASTRO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Automatic for Bottom perhaps (10)","output":"### Answer: MECHANICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Automatic,Bottom perhaps\n Double defn: 2nd: Characters in Shakespeare's \"A Midsummer Night's Dream\", named for their occupations as skilled manual labourers, of which Bottom is an example\/perhaps. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French newspaper inclined towards socialism (4)","output":"### Answer: LEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: inclined towards socialism\n LE(French for the article \"the\") + FT(abbrev. for the newspaper, the Financial Times).**\nDefn:  \u2026, on the left side of the political spectrum, traditionally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novelist found in dingy island retreat for the most part (7)","output":"### Answer: DRABBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novelist\n DRAB(dingy\/gloomy) + **reversal of**(\u2026 retreat) \"Elba\"(the Mediterranean island) **minus its last letter**(for the most part).**\nAnswer: Dame Margaret or her father, John, both English novelists."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hesitation before Jew needing no introduction becomes a recluse (7)","output":"### Answer: EREMITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a recluse\n ER(an expression of hesitation) **plus**(before) \"Semite\"(a member of the peoples who speak or spoke a Semitic language, including the Jews and Arabs) **minus ****its 1st letter**(needing no introduction)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One for example discovered in oddly neglected hedge in Bury (7)","output":"### Answer: INTEGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One for example\n **1st, 3rd and 5th letters deleted from**(oddly neglected) \"hedge\" **contained in**(in) INTER(to bury a corpse).\nDefn: The number \"One\" is an example of it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Virginia looking into good health in retirement exhibited by southern Europeans (7)","output":"### Answer: SLOVAKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Europeans\n [ VA(abbrev. for the US state of Virginia) **contained in**(looking into) **reversal of**(\u2026 in retirement) [ SKOL(originally Scandinavian, a drinking toast wishing one good health) ] **placed after**(exhibited by) S(abbrev. for \"southern\").\nDefn: \u2026 from Slovakia, of course. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Means to go west on large boat (4)","output":"### Answer: YAWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to go west, in an across clue) WAY(a means of doing something\/a procedure) **plus**(on) L(abbrev. for \"large\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crucial as Poins is in effect loveless (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPERATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crucial\n I'M(Poins is\/I am, the setter using the self-referential first person pronoun) + \"operative\"(in effect, as in \"the new rules are operative from next month\") **minus**(\u2026less) \"o\"(letter signifying 0\/love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collective anger essentially admitted by chief in time (9)","output":"### Answer: AGGREGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collective\n [ **Middle letter of**(\u2026 essentially) \"anger\" **contained in**(admitted by) GREAT(chief\/the principal part or person, as can be found in \"___ the Great\") ] **contained in**(in) AGE(a period of time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That's assuming grandma is unimaginative (5)","output":"### Answer: INANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unimaginative\n IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is) **containing**(assuming) NAN(a familiar term for one's grandma)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Penny Black is small and neat (5)","output":"### Answer: DINKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: small and neat\n D(symbol for the old UK currency, the penny) + INKY(black as black ink)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most sympathetic loan provider initially ignored during trial (9)","output":"### Answer: TENDEREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most sympathetic\n \"lender\"(a loan provider) **minus ****its 1st letter**(initially ignored) **contained in**(during) TEST(a trial\/an experiment)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A precocious little girl whichever way you look at it (5)","output":"### Answer: MADAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: A precocious little girl\n **A palindrome**(\u2026 whichever way you look at it).\nDefn: \u2026, especially one who's conceited or bossy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distinctly defined charm associated with Turkey (9)","output":"### Answer: TRENCHANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distinctly defined\n ENCHANT(to charm\/to fill with delight) **placed below**(associated with, in a down clue) TR(the International country code for Turkey).\nDefn: \u2026\/clear-cut."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughter entering about to steal something to eat (3,7)","output":"### Answer: RED CABBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: something to eat\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") **contained in**(entering) [ RE(with reference to\/about) + CABBAGE(to steal\/pilfer) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foolishly crave owning most of his record collection (7)","output":"### Answer: ARCHIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: record collection\n **Anagram of**(Foolishly) CRAVE **containing**(owning) **1st 2 letters of**(most of) \"his\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catch WWII performers entertaining new soldiers (7)","output":"### Answer: ENSNARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\n ENSA(abbrev. for the Entertainments National Service Association, an organisation that provided entertainment to Word War II British military personnel\/WWII performers) **containing**(entertaining) N(abbrev. for \"new\") + RE(abbrev. for \"Royal Engineers\", a corps in the British Army\/soldiers). Nice surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Witch doctor dismissing article as false (4)","output":"### Answer: SHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: false\n \"shaman\"(a witch doctor\/ among some peoples, one regarded as having access to good and evil spirits) **minus**(dismissing) \"an\"(a grammatical article). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become apparent in some of Vasari's eccentricities (5)","output":"### Answer: ARISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become apparent\n **Hidden in**(some of) \"Vasari's eccentricities\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Callous as Doris would become after Rex left (9)","output":"### Answer: HEARTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Callous\n How to describe(as \u2026 would become) the word \"Doris\" after its central letter\/heart \"r\"(abbrev. for \"Rex\"\/king) **is deleted**(left). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Throw into confusion with failure to capture gunmen in the centre of Honolulu (10)","output":"### Answer: DEMORALISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Throw into confusion\n DEMISE(the end of\/the failure of an enterprise or institution) **containing**(to capture) [ RA(abbrev. for the Royal Artillery, the Gunners in the British Army) **contained in**(in) **middle 2 letters of**(the centre of) \"Honolulu\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Performed gripping song by girl about old farm worker (9)","output":"### Answer: DAIRYMAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: old farm worker\n DID(performed a deed) **containing**(gripping) [ AIR(a song\/tune) **plus**(by) **reversal of**(\u2026 about) AMY(a feminine name) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At home getting a couple of texts after a former president turned up dead (9)","output":"### Answer: INANIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dead\n IN(a home\/not out and about) **plus**(getting) { **1st 2 letters of**(couple of) \"texts\" **placed below**(after, in a down clue) [ A + **reversal of**(\u2026 turned) AMIN(Idi, former president and dictator of Uganda) ] }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unrestrained bombast overwhelming American politician (7)","output":"### Answer: RAMPANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unrestrained\n RANT(bombast\/a verbal onslaught) **containing**(overwhelming) [ A(abbrev. for \"American\") + MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament\/an elected politician) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be seen assembled outside home in which spirits may be found (7)","output":"### Answer: SHEBEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in which spirits may be found\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 assembled) BE SEEN **containing**(outside) H(abbrev. for \"home\", as in, say, football league tables).\nDefn: \u2026, liquid spirits, that is, in an unlicensed establishment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going after valuables originally missing from vehicle (5)","output":"### Answer: WAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicle\n ON(going\/functioning, as in \"the washing machine is still on\") **placed below**(after, in a down clue) \"swag\"(valuables\/stolen goods) **minus ****its 1st letter**(originally missing). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make a strenuous effort to disregard hint of presumption in scientific witness (5)","output":"### Answer: EXERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make a strenuous effort\n **1st letter of**(hint of) \"presumption\" **deleted from**(to disregard \u2026 in) \"expert\"(a witness who is systematic and methodical\/scientific)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heroism without support? Absolutely (4)","output":"### Answer: VERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolutely\n \"bravery\"(heroism) **minus**(without) \"bra\"(brassiere\/support for the feminine breast).\nDefn:  \u2026\/completely."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bar where XXXX's brewed Dutch settler drinks (6)","output":"### Answer: BOOZER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bar\n OZ(slang for Australia, country where XXXX brand is brewed) **contained in**(\u2026 drinks) BOER(a member of the Dutch population who settled in southern Africa)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More than one bound to get drink in bar (7)","output":"### Answer: MARGINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than one bound\n GIN(an alcoholic drink) **contained in**(in) MARS(a variety of chocolate bar).\nDefn: Bounds\/boundaries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bar beginning to rock, joint almost back in mood (9)","output":"### Answer: TOBLERONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bar\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) [ **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"rock\" + \"elbow\"(the joint between forearm and upper arm) **minus its last letter**(almost) ] **contained in**(in) TONE(mood\/a character of a place or situation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Russian dish baked without filling, virtually inedible at first (5)","output":"### Answer: BLINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Russian dish\n \"blind\"(describing the baking of pastry before\/without filling) ***minus its last letter***(virtually) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"inedible\".**\nThanks  for filling in the blanks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Useless exercise by pioneer oddly forgotten (5)","output":"### Answer: INEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Useless\n PT(abbrev. for \"physical training\"\/exercise) **placed after**(by) \"pioneer\" **minus**\n**its 1st, 3rd and 5th letters**(oddly forgotten)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money returned by the way, covered by bill for meat (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BEEF STEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: meat\n [ **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned) FEE(money charged for a service) **plus**(by) ST(abbrev. for \"street\"\/a way\/a thoroughfare) ] **contained in**(covered by) BEAK(the bill, of a bird, say) "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buttocks finally scratched by short Middle Eastern woman famous for modelling (7)","output":"### Answer: TUSSAUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: woman famous for modelling\n \"tush\"(buttocks\/one's rear end) **minus its last letter**(finally scratched) **plus**(by) \"Saudi\"(one from the Middle Eastern state of Saudi Arabia) **minus ****its last letter**(short \u2026).\nDefn: The woman who sculpted wax models and founded the famous wax museum in London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flipping dull, echoing gong (3-3)","output":"### Answer: TAM-TAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: gong\n **Reversal of**(Flipping) MAT(matt\/matte\/lustreless\/dull) **x 2**(echoing). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hat figure put on head, turned around (6)","output":"### Answer: BONNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hat\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, turned around) [ TEN(a figure\/number) **plus**(put on) NOB(slang for a person's head) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old annalist understood everyone here (7)","output":"### Answer: TACITUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old annalist\n TACIT(understood\/without being stated) + US(collective pronoun for all who's here). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In shelter, female with long fingernail given a wide berth (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LEFT ALONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: given a wide berth\n LEE(shelter\/side away from the wind) **containing**(In \u2026) [ F(abbrev. for \"female\") **plus**(with) TALON(a long fingernail) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Name a character in the centre of big Gulf state (5)","output":"### Answer: DUBAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gulf state\n DUB(to give a name to someone or something) + A + **middle letter of**(character in the centre of) \"big\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wine bar frequented by sweet Fanny Adams (5)","output":"### Answer: SOAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wine\n SAVE(bar\/except for, as in \"all save the last\") **containing**(frequented by) O(letter representing 0\/nothing\/sweet Fanny Adams).\nDefn: \u2026 produced in a region of northern Italy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elastic band found in small bar (9)","output":"### Answer: SCRUNCHIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elastic band\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + CRUNCHIE(brand of chocolate bar made by Cadbury).\nDefn: \u2026 used to tie one's hair."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supporter left in street, befuddled (7)","output":"### Answer: TRESTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporter\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026, befuddled) STREET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jolly casual punches in bar (6)","output":"### Answer: GALAXY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bar\n GAY(jolly\/happy) **containing**(\u2026 punches in) LAX(casual\/not strict).\nDefn: \u2026 of chocolate made by Mars."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In bar, risk bottles (7)","output":"### Answer: BETWIXT \n ### Explanation: Definition: In\n TWIX(chocolate bar made by Mars) **contained in**(\u2026 bottles) BET(to risk\/gamble).\nDefn: \u2026\/between two things."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game of cards seldom breaking banks (5)","output":"### Answer: OMBRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game of cards\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 banks) \"seldom breaking\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trouble looking worse ultimately, certainly with retinue (9)","output":"### Answer: EYESTRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trouble looking\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"worse\" + YES(certainly\/for sure) + TRAIN(a retinue\/a group of assistants and others accompanying\/following an important person)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old player, female in the field grabbed by supporter (3,4)","output":"### Answer: MAE WEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old player\n EWE(a female sheep, often found in a field) **contained in**(grabbed by) MAST(a supporter, of a sail, say).\nDefn: Former American actress."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something to solve on double-decker (5)","output":"### Answer: REBUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something to solve\n RE(on\/with reference to) + BUS(a form of which is the double-decker).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. a puzzle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Travelling, some fork taken in country, heading for town (9)","output":"### Answer: ITINERANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Travelling\n TINE(a prong\/some part of a fork) **contained in**(taken in) IRAN(a Middle Eastern country) + **1st letter of**(heading for) \"town\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barry, it could be said, appears difficult (6)","output":"### Answer: STICKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: difficult\n STICK-Y(like a stick, it could be said, as \"bar-ry\" is like a bar\/stick). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bar supporting bridge venture? (6)","output":"### Answer: FORBID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bar\n FOR(supporting\/in favour of) + BID(in the card game of contract bridge, a venture\/an undertaking to make a certain number of tricks). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drifter on bar, overly sensitive type (9)","output":"### Answer: SNOWFLAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: overly sensitive type\n SNOW(precipitation that could be blown by wind to form drifts\/heaps\/piles) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) FLAKE(a brand of chocolate bar made by Cadbury).\nAnswer: \u2026 was also a chocolate bar made by Cadbury but since discontinued."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Staff party in a new part of Greece (9)","output":"### Answer: MACEDONIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Greece\n MACE(a ceremonial staff\/rod) + DO(a party\/a social function) + **anagram of**(\u2026 new) IN A. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foot I test out, trapping two balls? (7)","output":"### Answer: TOOTSIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foot\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) I TEST **containing**(trapping) OO(representing 2 circular or spherical objects\/balls).\nDefn: \u2026 as might be refered to by a child."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tentative insight as to why crack is filled with two gases (6)","output":"### Answer: THEORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tentative insight as to why\n TRY(a crack\/an attempt at) **containing**(is filled with) HE,O(symbols for the 2 gaseous chemical elements, helium and oxygen, respectively)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen Mary, say, getting bottom scrubbed, so cold (7)","output":"### Answer: SHIVERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: cold\n \"ship\"(an example of which\/say, is the retired British ocean liner, the RMS Queen Mary) **minus ****its last letter**(getting bottom scrubbed, in a down clue) + VERY(so\/to a great extent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Private sector's heart broken by waste (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Private\n ** Middle 2 letters of**(\u2026's heart) \"sector\" **containing**(broken by) LOSE(to waste\/to fail to take advantage of, as in \"he wasted the opportunity of \u2026\").\nDefn: \u2026 as an adjective\/covert\/hidden."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head off alien, green head off! (5)","output":"### Answer: AVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: head off\n **1st letter of**(Head off) \"alien\" + VERT(green, the colour as used in heraldry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State of Brazil's sheepish comment about greeting (5)","output":"### Answer: BAHIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: State of Brazil\n BAA(noise made by sheep\/sheepish comment) **containing**(about) HI!(a greeting\/hello!)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revels in ruin of VAT files (8)","output":"### Answer: FESTIVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revels\n **Anagram of**(ruin of)VAT FILES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stretch out, then squat to keep out of sight (3,3)","output":"### Answer: LIE LOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: to keep out of sight\n LIE(to stretch out, on a couch, say) **plus**(then) LOW(squat\/short\/stumpy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Companion's carrying very large truncheon (4)","output":"### Answer: COSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: truncheon\n CH(abbrev. for \"Companion of Honour\") **containing**(\u2026's carrying) OS(abbrev. for \"outsize\"\/size of very large clothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not as troubled against weakened top grade football team (5,5)","output":"### Answer: ASTON VILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: football team\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 troubled) NOT AS + V(abbrev. for \"versus\"\/against, of two sides in a competition or dispute) + ILL(weakened by, say, a sickness) + A(denoting the top\/first grade)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crop both sides and finally ease into alcove (6)","output":"### Answer: BARLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crop\n [ R,L(abbrev. for \"right\" and \"left\" sides, respectively) **plus**(and) **last letter of**(finally) \"ease\" ] **contained in**(into) BAY(an alcove\/area created by a projecting a wall outward, hence \"a bay window\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English reporters tucked into very strong coffee (8)","output":"### Answer: ESPRESSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: strong coffee\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + [ PRESS(reporters, collectively) **contained in**(tucked into) SO(very\/to a large degree)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: URL for Guardian Live's put in (7)","output":"### Answer: WEBSITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: URL\n WE(self-referential pronoun for the paper, as a group, publishing this crossword) + [ BE(to live\/to exist) **contained in**(\u2026 in) SIT(to put, as in \"sit the book on your lap\") ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get very excited when second XI's promoted (5,2)","output":"### Answer: STEAM UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get very excited\n S(abbrev. for \"second\", in time notation)+ XI(Roman numeral for \"eleven\", referring to a sporting team of 11 players, as with the \"Aston Villa First XI\") + UP(promoted\/elevated)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scouts do stick first of badges on right sleeve in the middle (8)","output":"### Answer: JAMBOREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scouts do\n JAM(to stick\/to become unable to move or operate due a part adhering\/sticking to something) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(first of) \"badges on right\" + **2 middle letters of**(\u2026 in the middle) \"sleeve\".\nDefn: A large gathering\/do of members of the Scout Association."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Majority gutted about Klee work lacking oomph (6)","output":"### Answer: MEEKLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking oomph\n \"Majority\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(\u2026 gutted) **containing**(about) **anagram of**(\u2026 work) KLEE.**\nPaul Klee artwork lacking oomph?:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take bag containing article and lose job (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: GET THE SACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: lose job\n [ GET(to take\/to lay hold of something) + SACK(a large bag made of a strong material) ] **containing**(containing) THE(an article in grammar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Handy having editor back on newspaper (4)","output":"### Answer: DEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handy\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\") **plus**(on) FT(abbrev. for the Financial Times newspaper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn up with new mesh box for strawberries (6)","output":"### Answer: PUNNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: box for strawberries\n **Reversal of**(Turn) \"up\" **plus**(with) N(abbrev. for \"new\") + NET(a mesh\/material made of interlaced threads)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Object to incense as risk (8)","output":"### Answer: ENDANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: risk\n END(object\/an objective\/something to aim for) **plus**(to) ANGER(to incense\/to make furious)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go ahead carrying my French energy drink (8)","output":"### Answer: LEMONADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n [ LEAD(to go ahead\/in front of others) **containing**(carrying) MON(French for the possessive pronoun \"my\") ] + E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First off, get rid of irritation (4)","output":"### Answer: ITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: irritation\n **1st letter deleted from**(First off)\"ditch\"(to get rid of\/to give up). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A line crossing Italian street's home to birds (6)","output":"### Answer: AVIARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: home to birds\n [A + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\"\/a track on which trains run) ] **containing**(crossing) VIA(Italian for \"street\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compliment is less spirited (7)","output":"### Answer: FLATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compliment,is less spirited\n Double defn: 1st: To \u2026, often insincerely and with an ulterior motive; and 2nd: With less enthusiasm and energy\/spirit, or, with a sparkling drink like champagne, having lost its effervescence. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large insect's under tip of pampas grass in tub (5,3)","output":"### Answer: PLANT POT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tub\n [ L(abbrev. for \"large\", a clothing size) + ANT(a social insect) ] **placed below**(\u2026's under, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(tip of) \"pampas\" + POT(slang, like \"grass\", for cannabis\/marijuana). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intended to reflect (10)","output":"### Answer: DELIBERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intended,to reflect\n Double defn: 1st: On purpose; and 2nd: To think carefully and deeply."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lots of dogs quietly disappearing (6)","output":"### Answer: OODLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots\n \"poodles\"(a popular breed of dogs) **minus**(\u2026 disappearing) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"piano\", direction in music to play softly\/quietly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Penultimate bus at Barking left before time I arrived (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: LAST BUT ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Penultimate\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026 Barking\/mad) BUS AT **placed below**(\u2026 before, in a down clue) L(abbrev. for \"left\") ] + T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(\u2026 arrived?) ONE(number represented by Roman numeral \"I\").\nDoes \"arrived\" indicate the addition\/presence of \"ONE\"?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly intended to fill hills with badgers (8)","output":"### Answer: TORMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: badgers\n **Homophone of**(Reportedly) \"meant\"(intended for\/for some specific purpose) **contained in**(to fill \u2026 with) TORS(hills\/rocky peaks). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elated having finished in front of cycling field, including Tour leader (8)","output":"### Answer: UPLIFTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elated\n UP(finished\/ended, as in \"time's up, pens down\") ***placed over***(in front of, in a down clue) **anagram of**(cycling) FIELD **containing**(including) **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Tour\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calm about vote breaking new deal (7)","output":"### Answer: RELAXED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calm\n RE(with reference to\/about) + [ X(symbol used in casting a vote on a ballot paper) **contained in**(breaking) **anagram of**(new) DEAL]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heading off, Dave picked up new road (6)","output":"### Answer: AVENUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: road\n **1st letter deleted from**(Heading off) \"Dave\" + **homophone of**(picked up\/heard as) \"new\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mum's fine coming back without Edward to manage (4,2)","output":"### Answer: MAKE DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: to manage\n MA(mum\/informal term for one's mother) + [ **reversal of**(\u2026 coming back) OK(fine\/all right) **containing**(without) ED(short for \"Edward\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some reversal in Tyne dockland's decline (4)","output":"### Answer: DENY \n ### Explanation: Definition: decline\n **Hidden in reversal of**(Some reversal in \u2026) \"Tyne dockland\".\nDefn: \u2026\/to not accept."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man, perhaps, with prize book (8,6)","output":"### Answer: TREASURE ISLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: book\n ISLAND(an example of which\/perhaps is the Isle of Man) **placed after**(with) TREASURE(something that is prized\/of great value).\nDefn: \u2026 by the author found in 6 down. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go ashore, son, to Yarmouth's first female inn-keeper (8)","output":"### Answer: LANDLADY \n ### Explanation: Definition: female inn-keeper\n LAND(go ashore\/disembark from a boat on to land) + LAD(son\/a young boy) + **1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Yarmouth\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts riotous binges (6)","output":"### Answer: BEGINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Starts\n **Anagram of**(riotous) BINGES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Essential to reorganise Essen City (9)","output":"### Answer: NECESSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Essential\n **Anagram of**(to reorganise) ESSEN CITY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Communication in bits (5)","output":"### Answer: EMAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Communication in bits\n Cryptic defn: Messages input, transmitted, stored and output in bits\/units of information, each expressed as either 1 or 0. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eye infection part of nasty experience (4)","output":"### Answer: STYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eye infection\n **Hidden in**(part of) \"nasty experience\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That man's conservative record (7)","output":"### Answer: HISTORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: record\n HIS(that man's\/that belonging to him) + TORY(term for a member of the Conservative Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Narrator of adventure to peddle inside, but no fish (7)","output":"### Answer: HAWKINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Narrator of adventure\n HAWK(to peddle\/to offer goods for sale) + \"inside\" **minus**(but no) \"ide\"(a freshwater fish).\nDefn: Jim, \u2026 in the book at 1,5 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Typeface initially from old religious books (4)","output":"### Answer: FONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Typeface\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(initially) \"from old\" + NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, made up of religious books)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ancient area in region I annexed (5)","output":"### Answer: IONIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient area\n **Hidden in**(in) \"region I annexed\".**\nDefn: \u2026 in the western coast of Anatolia, Turkey."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Net lawyer flummoxed leader of expedition (9)","output":"### Answer: TRELAWNEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: leader of expedition \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 flummoxed) NET LAWYER.\nDefn: \u2026 in the book at 1,5 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pirate's underpants trimmed with metal (4,4,6)","output":"### Answer: LONG JOHN SILVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pirate\n [ LONG JOHN ](underpants with close-fitting legs and reaching to the ankles) **plus**(trimmed with) SILVER(a metallic chemical element).\nDefn: \u2026 in the book at 1,5 across"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guardian of campaign shelter (6)","output":"### Answer: WARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guardian\n WAR(a combative campaign\/a series of actions to achieve a goal) + DEN(a shelter\/a lair)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: NB listed conglomerate's most insensitive (8)","output":"### Answer: BLINDEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most insensitive\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 conglomerate) NB: LISTED.\nDefn: \u2026\/most lacking in awareness, perception or judgement. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gift of old money (6)","output":"### Answer: TALENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gift,old money\n Double defn: 1st: A natural skill\/aptitude\/knack; and 2nd: \u2026 used by the ancient Romans and Greeks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dot removed from untouched rendition of Greer's female (6)","output":"### Answer: EUNUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greer's female\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rendition of) [\"Dot\" **deleted from**(removed from) \"untouched\" ].\nDefn: Germaine Greer's description of the traditional female role in her book that played an important role in the feminist movement. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reduced prices of beer on board (5)","output":"### Answer: SALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reduced prices\n ALES(beers) **contained in**(on board) SS(abbrev. for \"Steam Ship\", prefix for a ship's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chinese drink claret? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RED WINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chinese drink,claret\n Double defn: 1st: As one might cryptically term wine from the People's Republic of China aka Red China due to its Communist\/Red state ideology."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holy man quits working for author (9)","output":"### Answer: STEVENSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: author \n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\"\/a holy man) + EVENS(quits\/all square on points or rewards in a competition) + ON(working, as with an electrical appliance, say).\nDefn: Robert Louis, \u2026 of the book at 1,5 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agent provocateur's a soldier at Turnhill (8)","output":"### Answer: AGITATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agent provocateur\n A + GI(term for a soldier in the US military) + **reversal of**(\u2026 Turn) AT + TOR(a hill\/rocky peak)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exhibits old records I mounted within days (8)","output":"### Answer: DISPLAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exhibits\n **Reversal of**\n(\u2026 mounted, in a down clue) [ LPS(abbrev. for \"long-playing records\", discs of audio recordings) + I] **contained in**(within) DAYS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cor! The endless legend (4)","output":"### Answer: MYTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: legend\n MY!(like Cor!, an expression of surprise) + \"The\" **minus**\n**its last letter**(endless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Islander treating wine as tea (9)","output":"### Answer: TAIWANESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Islander\n **Anagram of**(treating) WINE AS TEA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tool to fasten was rejected (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAINSAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tool\n CHAIN(to fasten\/tie up with, well, chains) + **reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) WAS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Con man renovated Windsor Castle without a cost (8)","output":"### Answer: SWINDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Con man\n **Anagram of**(renovated) [\"Windsor Castle\" **minus**(without) \"a cost\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food to gratify (4)","output":"### Answer: SATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food,to gratify\n Double defn: 1st: With an e-acute, alternative spelling of \"satay\", an Indonesian and Malaysian dish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Petroleum product derived from full isomer, oddly (4,3)","output":"### Answer: FUEL OIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Petroleum product\n **Anagram of**(derived from) [FULL + **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(\u2026, oddly) \"isomer\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fashionable to show up with money (6)","output":"### Answer: INCOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: money\n IN(fashionable\/trendy) + COME(to show up\/to attend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ring, say, a young bird (6)","output":"### Answer: CYGNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a young bird\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"signet\"(\u2026 ring, a ring set with a small seal\/signet used to authenticate official documents."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mission ship heading north for gas (5)","output":"### Answer: ARGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: gas\n ARGO(the ship used by the mythological Jason and company in the mission\/search for the Golden Fleece) **placed over**(heading, in a down clue) N(a. \"north\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Totter's tip \u2013 \"Play cards and pray\" (9)","output":"### Answer: SCRAPYARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Totter's tip\n **Anagram of**(Play) [CARDS **plus**(and) PRAY].\nDefn: A tip\/place for dumping unwanted stuff frequented by a totter\/a person who makes a living by salvaging saleable discarded items."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Passage in left part of church (5)","output":"### Answer: LAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passage\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") + APSE(part of church, specifically, a recess with a domed roof).\nDefn: \u2026\/interval of time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record travelling back in canoe with divers (5)","output":"### Answer: VIDEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 in) **reversal of**(travelling back) [\"canoe \" **plus**(with) \"divers \"].\nDefn: \u2026 of moving visual images with audio."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly heard no-good ostler in trial venue (9)","output":"### Answer: COURTROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: trial venue\n **Homophone of**(Reportedly) \"caught\"(heard\/picked up something said) + \"groom\"(ostler\/one employed to groom\/look after the horses of guests staying at an inn) **minus**(no-\u2026) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\") "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tyneside author extremely short gets credit facility (5-5)","output":"### Answer: NEVER-NEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: credit facility\n NE(abbrev. for \"Northeast\", in the context of England, the region that includes Tyneside) + VERNE(Jules, the French author) + \"very\"(extremely\/to a large degree) **minus** **its last letter**(short). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complete beginner returns for gift (4)","output":"### Answer: BOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: gift \n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returns) NOOB(a complete beginner\/inexperienced person in a particular activity, especially computing \u2013 from \"newbie\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jazz fan behind push to get American skunk (7)","output":"### Answer: POLECAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: American skunk \n CAT(slang for a jazz fan\/enthusiast) **placed after**(behind) POLE(to push\/propel a boat by, well, pushing a pole against the bottom of a river, canal, or lake).\nDefn: In the US, a term used for a skunk, which is, however, only distantly related to the polecat. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excessive hint about award (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TOO MUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excessive \n TOUCH(a hint\/a trace\/a small amount of) **containing**(about) OM(abbrev. for the Order of Merit, an award from the English Sovereign). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dancing with North African around bar (7)","output":"### Answer: TAPROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: bar \n TAP(tap dancing\/a form of dance where a dancer makes a tapping sound with his\/her shoes) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(\u2026 around) MOOR(a member of a North African Muslim people). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pointed article removed from official (7)","output":"### Answer: CONICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pointed\n \"an\"(an article in grammar) **deleted from**(removed from) \"canonical\"(according to approved and recognised rules\/official, such as canon law)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Champion in the rotunda (4)","output":"### Answer: HERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Champion\n **Hidden in**(in) \"the rotunda\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trump's dressed in tailored timelessly cute red coat (10)","output":"### Answer: ACCOUTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trump's dressed \n **Anagram of**(tailored) [ \"cute red coat\" **minus**(\u2026lessly) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") ].\nDefn: How an American, like this Trump (certainly cuter than the other one), will spell \"accoutred\"\/dressed in something noticeable or impressive \u2026 say, a \"cute red coat\":"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pieces of software for gas and electricity companies? (9)","output":"### Answer: UTILITIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pieces of software ,gas and electricity companies\n Double defn: 1st: Programs that perform specific tasks to enhance a computer system's efficiency or effectiveness, such as data recovery, virus detection, etc.; and 2nd: Companies that own and\/or operate facilities used for generation and transmission and distribution of utilities, ie. electricity, gas and water, to the general public. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learner welcomed by second chess player (5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: chess player \n L(as displayed by a learner driver) **contained in**(welcomed by) BACK(to second\/to endorse).\nDefn: \u2026 denoted by the colour of the pieces he\/she plays against the white ones. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picture of Kairos with Melchior? (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picture \n I(self-referential pronoun for the setter of this puzzle, Kairos) **plus**(with) MAGE(alternative term for a magus, an example of which\/? is Melchior, one of the three biblical Magi who bore gifts to the baby Jesus). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Festival regularly endears resident of New Jersey? (9)","output":"### Answer: EASTERNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: resident of New Jersey?\n EASTER(the Christian festival) + **2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(regularly) \"endears\".\nDefn: A resident of the east of a region or country, an example of which\/? is one in New Jersey, a state in the eastern USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film Swedish manager touring Spain (5)","output":"### Answer: SEVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n SVEN(-Goran Eriksson, football manager, for a time, of the English national team) **containing**(touring) E(the international registration code for vehicles from Spain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Communist has to hide missing nationalist in overhaul (9)","output":"### Answer: REDEVELOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: overhaul\n RED(term for a Communist) **plus**(has) \"envelop\"(to cover\/to wrap around\/to hide) **minus**(missing) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"nationalist\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instrument to stretch out the rank and file (10)","output":"### Answer: PROTRACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\n PROTRACT(to stretch out\/to prolong) + OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\", the non-commissioned personnel\/the rank and file in the military).**\n\u2026 gone digital."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Anglo-Norman church holds single part of the bible (7)","output":"### Answer: ANCIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old\n AN(in French , a form of which is Norman, abbrev. for \"Anglais\", French for English\/Anglo \u2013 a guess, as I couldn't find justification for \"AN\" as an abbrev. for \"Anglo-Norman\") + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) **containing**(holds) I(Roman numeral for \"one\"\/single) + NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, part of the bible)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grimmest earl arrested by Tudors in revolt (7)","output":"### Answer: DOUREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grimmest\n E(abbrev. for \"earl\", a nobleman) **contained in**(arrested by) **anagram of**(\u2026 in revolt) TUDORS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Allows Westside gang leader to change (4)","output":"### Answer: LETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Allows\n \"Jets\"(the teenage gang in the musical, West Side Story, rivals of the Sharks) **with its 1st letter**(leader) **replaced**(to change)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picture instruction to reader to embrace prostitute (5)","output":"### Answer: PHOTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picture\n PTO(abbrev. for \"please turn over\", an instruction at the end of a page for a reader to turn overleaf) **containing**(to embrace) HO(slang for \"prostitute\", from \"whore\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Melt ham and nearly new processed cheese (9)","output":"### Answer: EMMENTHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 processed) [ MELT HAM **plus**(and) **last letter deleted from**(nearly) \"new\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French footing drinks bill for meeting (5,5)","output":"### Answer: ROUND TABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: meeting\n LE(French for \"the\", the article) **placed below**(footing, in a down clue) [ROUND TAB](what one might term the bill\/tab for a round of drinks)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover heads of old Ukrainian ladies in essential oil (9)","output":"### Answer: PATCHOULI \n ### Explanation: Definition: essential oil\n PATCH(a piece covering a small area, such as an eyepatch, or an elbow patch) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(heads of) \"old Ukrainian ladies in\".\nDefn: \u2026 used in perfumery, insecticides and medicine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: True Incan sacrificed in the lap of the gods (9)","output":"### Answer: UNCERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the lap of the gods\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sacrificed) TRUE INCAN.\nDefn: Refering to an outcome that depends on chance or uncontrollable factors."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Switzerland intervening in state's political organisation (7)","output":"### Answer: MACHINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: political organisation\n CH(the ISO code for Switzerland) **contained in**(intervening in) MAINE(state in the USA)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goes over religious symbols (7)","output":"### Answer: CROSSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goes over,religious symbols\n Double defn: \u2026, say, a road or river; and 2nd: \u2026 in Christianity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Portrait artist eats Indian food (5)","output":"### Answer: RAITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian food\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 eats) \"Portrait artist\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital of Germany with a king and a queen (5)","output":"### Answer: DAKAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\n D(the international registration code for vehicles from Germany) **plus**(with) A + K(abbrev. for \"king\", in chess notation) **plus**(and) A + R(abbrev. for \"Regina\"\/Queen).\nDefn: \u2026 city of Senegal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notes occasion (4)","output":"### Answer: TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: occasion\n TI,ME(2 of the notes in the sol-fa system of naming the notes in a musical scale).\nDefn: An instance of something happening or being done."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drive home with knickers virtually unrestrained (7)","output":"### Answer: RAMPANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: unrestrained\n RAM(to drive home forcefully) **plus**(with) \"pants\"(knickers\/underpants) **minus its last letter**(virtually \/almost)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rating indignation as a symbolic thing? (7)","output":"### Answer: SALTIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a symbolic thing\n SALT(informal term for a sailor\/a rating\/a non-commissioned seaman in the navy) + IRE(indignation\/displeasure)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Element of organ infection and reduced energy associated with smoker (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FLUE PIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Element of organ\n FLU(short for \"influenza\"\/a highly contagious viral infection) **plus**(and) E(abbrev. for \/reduced \"energy\" in physics) **plus**(associated with) PIPE(smoker\/that which produces smoke\/a device for smoking tobacco). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author includes 'Mountain King' as a perfume ingredient (9)","output":"### Answer: AMBERGRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a perfume ingredient\n AMIS(Kingsley or his son, Martin, British authors) **containing**(includes) [ BERG(a mountain) + R(abbrev. for \"Rex\"\/King)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark ordered to secure grand opening (5)","output":"### Answer: BADGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark\n BADE(past tense of \"bid\"\/to order\/to command) **containing**(to secure) **1st letter of**(\u2026 opening) \"grand\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shady stationer nursing bad back (8)","output":"### Answer: SINISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shady\n SITER(a station-er\/one who puts something or someone in a specified place\/station\/site, hence site-r) **containing**(nursing) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) SIN(an offence against\/a bad thing, as in \"do good, not bad\" \u2013 last one to be parsed: not totally sure about using \"bad\" as a noun).\nDefn: \u2026\/of doubtful legality\/criminal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enemy broadcast 'fake'! (4)","output":"### Answer: FAUX \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'fake'\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 broadcast) \"foe\"(enemy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Port Washington's outskirts flooded by river (5)","output":"### Answer: TAWNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Port\n **1st and last letters of**(\u2026's outskirts) \"Washington\" **contained in**(flooded by) TAY(the river in Scotland)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Many lands (4)","output":"### Answer: BAGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Many,lands\n Double defn: 2nd: Obtains\/gains something desirable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indications of office sin gin-swilling one on one (8)","output":"### Answer: INSIGNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indications of office\n **Anagram of**(\u2026-swilling) SIN: GIN + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **plus**(on) A(in grammar, the article for a single item\/one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shows competence when dropping first black (5)","output":"### Answer: SABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: black\n A reverse clue. \"SABLE\" **minus its 1st letter**(when dropping first) = \"able\"(shows competence)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cash substitute, if Kent got hit (4,5)","output":"### Answer: GIFT TOKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cash substitute\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 hit) IF KENT GOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's fabulous producing old-hat student humour? (7)","output":"### Answer: UNICORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's fabulous\n [ UNI CORN](what one might call banal\/old-hat humour originating from students in a university\/uni)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Red Belly performing without bass (7)","output":"### Answer: ELDERLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 performing) [ RED + \"Belly\" **minus**(without) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bass\"\/the lowest adult male singing voice) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mall forerunner's become tiresome (4)","output":"### Answer: PALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: become tiresome \n In \"Pall Mall\"(the well-known street\/mall in London) **the word before**(\u2026 forerunner) \"Mall\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It follows it might have to be taken out (8)","output":"### Answer: APPENDIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: It follows it might have to be taken out \n Double defn: 1st: A section of subsidiary text at the end of a book or document; and 2nd: A sac attached to the large intestine in humans and other mammals, which in humans might have to be surgically removed\/taken out if one has appendicitis."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dodgy sun-baked starter removed from eatery (6)","output":"### Answer: UNSAFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dodgy \n **Anagram of**(\u2026-baked) SUN + \"caf\u00e9\"(an eatery) **minus ****its 1st letter**(starter removed from \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bond's suspicious about Bellow (8)","output":"### Answer: WARRANTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bond\n WARY(suspicious of) **containing**(about) RANT(to shout angrily at length\/bellow).\nDefn: \u2026\/a commitment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: States true version up front 'It was one's first abode' (6)","output":"### Answer: UTERUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'It was one's first abode'\n US(abbrev. for the United States) **placed after**(\u2026 up front, in a down clue) **anagram of**(\u2026 version) TRUE.\nDefn: Whimsically, where one is first housed before coming out into the world."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gets more friendly with expelled members (4)","output":"### Answer: ARMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: members\n \"warms\"(\u2026 up to\/gets more friendly) **minus**(\u2026 expelled) \"w\"(abbrev. for \"with\").\nDefn: \u2026\/upper limbs of a human."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn on US president (wife getting chop) (9)","output":"### Answer: BUSHWHACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn on\n BUSH(George H.W. or his son, George W., US presidents) + W(abbrev. for \"wife\") **plus**(getting) HACK(to chop\/to cut with heavy blows).\nDefn: In the US, to launch a surprise attack on someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Health food to eat with bulk (5)","output":"### Answer: BRAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: bulk\n BRAN(a health food made of grain husks) **containing**(to eat) \"w\"(abbrev. for \"with\").\nDefn: A large mass, of well-developed muscles, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird book released by bailiff (5)","output":"### Answer: EAGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n \"b\"(abbrev. for \"book\") **deleted from**(released by) \"beagle\"(a bailiff\/a constable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Metal cruet cast a slight shade (8)","output":"### Answer: TINCTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a slight shade\n TIN(a metallic chemical element) + **anagram of**(\u2026 cast) CRUET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Live! Hit performer's jazz instrumentalist (8)","output":"### Answer: BEBOPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: jazz instrumentalist\n BE(to live\/to exist) + BOP(to hit\/to punch quickly) + PER(abbrev. for \"performer\" ? or \"personnel\"\/one who performs activities).\nDefn: Instrumentalist playing bebop, a type of jazz characterised by complex harmony and rhythms."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corrupt data etc repaired (6)","output":"### Answer: INFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Corrupt\n INF(abbrev. for \"information\", as in \".inf\", an electronic file extension for a certain type of data file) + **anagram of**(\u2026 repaired) ETC.\nDefn: \u2026, say, a computer or computer data."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record run (6)","output":"### Answer: SINGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record,run\n Double defn: 1st: An audio recording of a single song on each side of a disc\/record; and 2nd: A run in cricket with a score of 1."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working to get rid of one part of the percussion section? (4)","output":"### Answer: GONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of the percussion section\n \"going\"(working\/functioning) **minus**(to get rid of) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lot of money that's forced into the ground (4)","output":"### Answer: PILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A lot of money,that's forced into the ground\n Double defn: 2nd: A heavy stake or post driven\/forced vertically into the ground to support a structure built over it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is Mr Potato Head to cry around fellow citizens? (11)","output":"### Answer: COMPATRIOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fellow citizens\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 around) [IS MR POTATO + **1st letter of**(Head to) \"cry\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punished American getting drugs out of back of German car (7)","output":"### Answer: AMERCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Punished\n A(abbrev. for \"American\") **plus**(getting) \"Es\"(plural of abbreviated slang for the drug Ecstasy) **deleted from**(out of) **tail end of**(back of) \"Mercedes\"(\u2026 Benz, German car brand).\nDefn: \u2026 with a fine, in legal jargon. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current cup holder to follow victory change pitch with this? (7)","output":"### Answer: VIBRATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: change pitch with this\n [ I(symbol for electric current, in physics) + BRA(underwear to support female breasts, consisting of cups and straps) + TO ] **placed after**(to follow) V(abbrev. for \"victory\").\nDefn: The effect of changing musical pitch, regularly and pulsatingly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close arguments with these? Draws lots, randomly (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LAST WORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Close arguments with these\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, randomly) DRAWS LOTS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tips from Tom Hanks film a character (5)","output":"### Answer: THETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: character\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Tips from) \"Tom Hanks\" + ET(\u2026 the Extra-Terrestrial, sci-fi film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg) + A.\nDefn: \u2026 in the Greek alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note does have chest bug (4)","output":"### Answer: NARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: bug\n N(abbrev. for \"note\") **plus**(does have) ARK(a chest\/a box).\nDefn: \u2026\/to annoy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plan mother's time at home with daughter (10)","output":"### Answer: MASTERMIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plan\n MA(familiar term for one's mother)'S + TERM(a period of time) + IN(at home\/not outside) **plus**(with) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One can't keep away from lad reversing one yard in front of driver pulling over (4,6)","output":"### Answer: NOSY PARKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One can't keep away\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 reversing) SON(a form of address for a young boy\/a lad) + Y(abbrev. for a\/one \"yard\") **plus**(in front of) PARKER(a driver who is pulling over to park his\/her vehicle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Toy Story's endless love (4)","output":"### Answer: LEGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Toy\n \"legend\"(a traditional story) **minus**(\u2026-less) \"end\" + O(letter signifying 0\/love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party girl mostly first to act badly (5)","output":"### Answer: MISDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: to act badly\n DO(a party\/a social function) **placed after**(\u2026 first) \"miss\"(a girl\/a young woman) **minus its last letter**(mostly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Does press put English into old page with changes? (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPEDITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does press\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") **contained in**(put \u2026 into) [ EX-(prefix signifying \"old\"\/former) + P(abbrev. for \"page\") **plus**(with) EDITS(changes text prior publication) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of online Visa verification for review it's not straightforward (7)","output":"### Answer: EVASIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not straightforward\n **Hidden in**(Part of) **reversal of**(\u2026 for review) \"online Visa verification\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Completely clear, England captain dismissed (4,3)","output":"### Answer: ROOT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Completely clear\n ROOT(Joe, current captain of the English Test cricket team) + OUT(dismissed, say, in a cricket match)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marriage wreckers losers settled with these? (11)","output":"### Answer: TIEBREAKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: losers settled with these\n TIE(marriage\/union) + BREAKERS(wreckers\/those who take apart\/destroy, eg. old ships).\nDefn: Methods of deciding who wins or loses if scores are tied at the end of a, or part of a, competition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fantastic actresses earn it with few lines? (6-9)","output":"### Answer: CREASE-RESISTANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: with few lines\n **Anagram of**(Fantastic) ACTRESSES EARN IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One might talk through bill with account in the morning recalled (5)","output":"### Answer: MACAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: One might talk through bill\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) [ W(abbrev. for \"with\") + AC(abbrev. for \"account\"\/a bill for goods or services provided) + AM(abbrev. for \"ante-meridiem\"\/in the period of the day before noon\/in the morning) ].\nDefn: \u2026\/beak."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Land with short pointer pointing up (7)","output":"### Answer: ANDORRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land\n AND(with\/plus) + **reversal of**(\u2026 pointing up, in a down clue) \"arrow\" **minus its last letter**(short \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026\/a state, in southwest Europe. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Once more see on TV is broadcast featuring one? (7)","output":"### Answer: REVISIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Once more see\n RE(on\/concerning) + **anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) TV: IS **containing**(featuring) I(Roman numeral for \"one\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They go around with gold teeth (8)","output":"### Answer: ORBITERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They go around\n OR(gold as a colour in heraldry) + BITERS(teeth\/things that bite)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Actors follow these in Toy Story, initially categorised for animation (5,10)","output":"### Answer: STAGE DIRECTIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actors follow these\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for animation) [IN + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"Toy Story\" + CATEGORISED]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ultimately Sheriff Woody in film's dead (6)","output":"### Answer: FALLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dead\n **Last letter of**(Ultimately) \"Sheriff \" + ALLEN(Woody, director and actor in the movies\/in film)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm sketch put up for Jessie and company care (6)","output":"### Answer: COWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jessie\n 1st: CO(abbrev. for \"company\"\/a commercial firm) + **reversal of**(\u2026 put up, in a down clue) DRAW(to sketch); OR 2nd: CO(abbrev. for \"company\" + WARD(the state of being in the care of a guardian).\nI can't see the significance, if any, to the double wordplay (and to the definition being in the middle of the clue).\nAnswer: ~~Jessie in Toy Story was claustrophobic, but was otherwise adventurous, feisty, energetic, etc.~~  Refer comments below. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Partner in, Mrs out Bo Peep going out (8,6)","output":"### Answer: OPPOSITE NUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Partner\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 going out) IN, MRS OUT: BO PEEP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animals run out with energy, rolling over grass (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ROE DEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animals\n RO(abbrev. for \"run out\", in cricket scores) **plus**(with) E(symbol for energy, in physics) + **reversal of**(rolling over, in a down clue) REED(grass\/tall slender-leaved plant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parking over space at the front, show around shops (7)","output":"### Answer: EMPORIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: shops\n [ P(abbrev. for \"parking\") + O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores) ] **placed below**(\u2026 at the front, in a down clue) EM(a unit of the width of printed text) + **reversal of**(\u2026 around, in a down clue) AIR(to show, as with a TV programme, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts playing scenes (6)","output":"### Answer: ONSETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Starts\n ON(playing\/being shown, as in \"what's on at the cinema?\") + SETS(the settings\/scenes in which filming is taking place or a play is being performed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buzz Lightyear's back, ready to entertain (5)","output":"### Answer: DRONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Buzz\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's back) \"Lightyear\" **contained in**(\u2026 to entertain) DONE(ready\/suitable and available for immediate use, as in \"the turkeys done\").\nDefn: A low continuous humming sound."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of final leg rowed briskly (7)","output":"### Answer: ALLEGRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: briskly\n **Hidden in**(Part of) \"final leg rowed\".\nDefn: A musical direction to play \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caver is disturbed at what's inside (7)","output":"### Answer: VISCERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: what's inside\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 disturbed) CAVER IS.\nDefn: The internal organs in the body."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take away section after database is depleted (7)","output":"### Answer: DETRACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take away\n TRACT(a section\/an area of land) **placed after**(after) \"database\" ***minus** all its internal letters*(is depleted).\nDefn: \u2026 some of the value or worth of, say, an achievement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Type that leans forward for emphasis, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: ITALICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type that leans forward for emphasis, perhaps\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a font\/type used in text for emphasis "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The high point of kinky hotel porn (5,4)","output":"### Answer: NORTH POLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The high point\n **Anagram of**(kinky) HOTEL PORN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Live in green environment, initially \u2014 a bit bland, perhaps (5)","output":"### Answer: BEIGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit bland, perhaps\n BE(to exist\/to live) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"in green environment\".\nDefn: A pale sandy colour, from that of natural wool, and which hence could be described as bland or associated with blandness."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She sounds out large number (5)","output":"### Answer: ELLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: She\n **Homophone of**(sounds out) the syllables for the 2 letters [\"L\"(abbrev. for \"large\"), \"N\"(abbrev. for \"number\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soccer, hit with violation, bounces back (9)","output":"### Answer: RICOCHETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bounces back\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 with violation) SOCCER, HIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Storyteller talked of torture while travelling (9)","output":"### Answer: RACONTEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Storyteller\n **Homophone of**(talked of) [ \"rack\"(to torture\/to cause extreme pain and anguish) + \"on tour\"(while travelling\/on a trip around) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exclusive 'Waste gas coming back' (5)","output":"### Answer: SCOOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exclusive\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 coming back') [ POO(animal waste\/excrement) + CS(\u2026 gas, aka tear gas) ].\nDefn: A piece of news from a provider ahead of others. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Practise boring routine (5)","output":"### Answer: DRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Practise,boring routine\n Double defn. 1st: \u2026\/to prepare\/to rehearse a particular activity. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offend me and it sets a bad tone (5,4)","output":"### Answer: WRONG NOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it sets a bad tone\n WRONG(to offend\/to do someone a disservice) + NOTE(a musical example of which is \"me\", as in \"do re me\").\nDefn: \u2026\/does not harmonise with the rest."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joining together of Jewish boy and Welsh girl (7)","output":"### Answer: ELISION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joining together \n ELI(a male Jewish name) **plus**(and) SION(a feminine Welsh name).\nDefn: Process of joining together or merging things like abstract ideas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dispatch courier to deliver caricatures (4-3)","output":"### Answer: SEND-UPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: caricatures \n SEND(to dispatch to somewhere) + UPS(the courier\/package delivery company, United Parcel Service)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Engineer altered pedal that makes wheel turn (7)","output":"### Answer: TREADLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pedal that makes wheel turn \n **Anagram of**(Engineer) ALTERED.**\nA pair of them:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Save papers replacing copyright for what's left (7)","output":"### Answer: RESIDUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what's left \n \"rescue\"(to save from a dangerous or difficult situation) **with** ID(abbrev. for \"identity papers\") **replacing**(replacing) \"c\"(abbrev. for \"copyright\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article poet put together quite slowly (7)","output":"### Answer: ANDANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put together quite slowly\n AN(an article in grammar) + DANTE(\u2026 Alighieri, Italian poet).\nDefn: A musical direction to play\/ \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moving sideways behind really odd characters (7)","output":"### Answer: LATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moving sideways\n LATE(behind in time\/after the time due) + **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(\u2026 odd characters) \"really\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grind magnet smashed in the middle (5)","output":"### Answer: GNASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grind\n **Middle 2 and 3 letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 in the middle) \"magnet smashed\".\nDefn: \u2026 one's teeth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hire third party to expose informer (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTSOURCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hire third party\n OUT(to expose\/to make public) + SOURCE(\u2026 of information\/informer).\nDefn: \u2026 to perform work on your behalf."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tenor starts to vary oratorio in choral event (5)","output":"### Answer: VOICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tenor\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"vary oratorio in choral event\".\nDefn: A range of pitch in which a person sings, such as the tenor voice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coffee chain is unfair when ejecting brat doing headstand (9)","output":"### Answer: STARBUCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coffee chain\n A reverse clue. **STARBUCKS ****minus**(\u2026 when ejecting) **reversal of**(\u2026 doing headstand, in a down clue) \"brat\" **gives**(is) SUCKS(unfair, as in \"life sucks \u2026\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Structure provided in English game \u2026 (7)","output":"### Answer: EDIFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Structure\n IF(provided\/on condition that \u2026) **contained in**(in) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + DICE(a game played with, well, dice)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: explains all you need to complete what you're doing (7)","output":"### Answer: ANSWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: explains,all you need to complete what you're doing\n Double defn: 1st: As in \"if you commit a crime, you'll have to answer to the police\"; and 2nd: \u2026, viz. solving this crossword."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ring into broken landline that isn't connected (3-6)","output":"### Answer: NON-ALLIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: isn't connected\n O(letter representing a ring shape) **contained in**(into) **anagram of**(broken) LANDLINE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe doctor takes in personal debts for stranger (9)","output":"### Answer: CURIOUSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: stranger\n CURER(what one might\/maybe term a doctor) **containing**(takes in) IOUS(\"I owe you\"s\/personal debts).\nDefn: \u2026\/odder."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Socialist currency has little value (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RED CENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: has little value\n RED(a socialist\/left-winger) + CENT(a unit of money\/currency).\nDefn: An Americanism for a one-cent coin ie. that which has little value, so named because it was formerly made of copper."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food sign contains one error (7)","output":"### Answer: CUISINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\n CUE(sign for one to start doing something) **containing**(contains) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + SIN(an error\/a wrongdoing) ]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Booming round and round (7)","output":"### Answer: OROTUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Booming\n O(letter representing the round shape) **plus**(and) ROTUND(said of a large and plump\/round person).\nDefn: Descriptive of a person's voice that is resonant and imposing\/booming."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gift that is found under cupboard (7)","output":"### Answer: PRESSIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gift\n IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is) **placed below**(found under, in a down clue) PRESS(short for a press cupboard).\nDefn: Informal term for a gift\/present."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cringe as Church goes after land (5)","output":"### Answer: WINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cringe\n CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) **placed below**(goes after, in a down clue) WIN(to land\/to secure, say, a prize)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spies without a place to go (5)","output":"### Answer: GENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: place to go\n \"agents\"(spies\/secret agents) **minus**(without) \"a\".\nDefn: A place for males to go\/to pee)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delicate tennis shot to end barrage (4,6)","output":"### Answer: STOP VOLLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delicate tennis shot\n STOP(to end) + VOLLEY(a barrage\/a number of, say, bullets discharged at the same time).\nDefn: \u2026 such that the ball is returned just past over the net."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign of injury may cause a good deal of alarm (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign of injury\n \"scare\"(to cause alarm) **minus its last letter**(a good deal of \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tight spot right beside broadcaster's building (10)","output":"### Answer: SKYSCRAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: building\n [ SCRAPE(a tight spot\/a difficult situation) + R(abbrev. for \"right\") ] **placed after**(beside) SKY(in the UK, a company broadcasting, mainly, television programmes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spell \"vase\" after bit of tuition (4)","output":"### Answer: TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spell\n URN(a vase, especially used for storing the ashes of a cremated person, pet, etc.) **placed after**(after) **1st letter of**(bit of) \"tuition\"\nDefn: A period of time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheers below deck? (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: DOWN THE HATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheers\n DOWN(lower through) THE HATCH(a trap door in the deck of a ship leading to the space below deck).\nDefn: Like \"Cheers!\", an expression said as a toast before downing a drink. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A nasty boil removed, got rid of (9)","output":"### Answer: ABOLISHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: got rid of\n A + **anagram of**(nasty) BOIL + SHED(removed, say, clothes, leaves, etc.). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State papers seen by a hospital close to Chicago (5)","output":"### Answer: IDAHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\n ID(short for \"identity papers\"\/identity documents) **plus**(seen by) A + H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") + **last letter of**(close to) \"Chicago\".**\nDefn: \u2026 in the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stock English remark that's funny (5)","output":"### Answer: EQUIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stock\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + QUIP(an amusing\/funny remark\/comment)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terry, thoroughly at home wearing short Roman garment (9)","output":"### Answer: TOWELLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terry\n [ WELL(thoroughly, as in \"your goose is well and truly cooked\") + IN(at home\/not out) ] **contained in**(wearing) \"toga\"(a Roman garment from olden times) **minus its last letter**(short \u2026).\nDefn: A fabric used especially for towels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everything you'd expect in article by complete Scottish golfer? (3,4,5)","output":"### Answer: THE FULL MONTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Everything you'd expect\n THE(article in grammar) **plus**(by) FULL(complete\/entire) MONTY(nickname of Colin Montgomerie, Scottish professional golfer). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barrier in the Tagus knocked over (4)","output":"### Answer: GATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barrier\n **Hidden in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026 knocked over) \"the Tagus\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consider intentional (10)","output":"### Answer: DELIBERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consider,intentional\n Double defn: 1st: To think carefully about."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Function of list, reportedly (4)","output":"### Answer: ROLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Function\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, reportedly) \"roll\"(a list as in \"the electoral roll\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evaluation fools blokes in street (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSESSMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evaluation\n ASSES(fools) + [ MEN(blokes) **contained in**(in) ST(abbrev. for \"street\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Band, southern, has reformed (4)","output":"### Answer: SASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Band\n S(abbrev. for \"southern\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 reformed) HAS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just left out by variety of agate (4)","output":"### Answer: ONYX \n ### Explanation: Definition: variety of agate\n \"only\"(just\/nothing more) **minus**(\u2026 out) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\") + X(by\/multiplied by, as in \"2 by 2 is 4)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Australian state having choice fruit (8,4)","output":"### Answer: VICTORIA PLUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n VICTORIA(state in south-eastern Australia) **plus**(having) PLUM(choice\/extremely desirable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gain knowledge of Shakespearean king and knight (5)","output":"### Answer: LEARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gain knowledge\n LEAR(the king in Shakespeare's play, King Lear, of course) **plus**(and) N(abbrev. for \"knight\" in chess notation). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watch programme that includes commercial for a cosmetic (9)","output":"### Answer: EYESHADOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cosmetic\n EYE(to watch\/to look at with interest) + SHOW(a programme, say, on television**) containing**(that includes) AD(abbrev. for \"advertisement\"\/a commercial)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jazz musician, number one in foundation (5,5)","output":"### Answer: COUNT BASIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jazz musician\n COUNT(to number\/to add up) + [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(in) BASE(the foundation\/the bottom support) ].**\nThe Count and his Orchestra:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Practice gallop finished (3-7)","output":"### Answer: RUN-THROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Practice\n RUN(to gallop like a horse does) + THROUGH(finished\/ended, as in \"we're through!\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solicitors' mail? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: CHAIN LETTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solicitors' mail\n Cryptic defn: What some solicitors\/canvassers, of say, business schemes might possibly use to spread the word."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daily row about golf figure who's less powerful than he looks? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PAPER TIGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: figure who's less powerful than he looks\n PAPER(a daily\/a newspaper published daily) + TIER(a row\/one of a series of rows placed one above the other) **containing**(about) G(letter represented by \"golf\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Massive memorial by a lake (10)","output":"### Answer: MONUMENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Massive\n MONUMENT(a memorial\/a structure erected to commemorate someone or something) **plus**(by) A + L(abbrev. for \"lake\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tall story swallowed by others abroad who offer accommodation? (9)","output":"### Answer: HOTELIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: who offer accommodation\n LIE(a tall\/unbelievable story) **contained in**(swallowed by) **anagram of**(\u2026 abroad)OTHERS. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing charged for fruit (5)","output":"### Answer: OLIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n O(letter representing 0\/nothing) + LIVE(charged with electricity\/connected to a source of electric current)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fabric expert after lengths (4)","output":"### Answer: LACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fabric\n ACE(an expert\/one very proficient in something) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) L(abbrev. for \"lengths\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wager about singular former football star (4)","output":"### Answer: BEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: former football star\n BET(a wager) **containing **(about) S(abbrev. for \"singular\").\nAnswer: George, former football star."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I try latest in ontology, backing philosophy student (4)","output":"### Answer: YOGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: philosophy student\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, backing) [I + GO(a try\/an attempt at) + **last letter of**(latest in) \"ontology\" ].\nDefn: \u2026, that is, the philosophy of yoga, a school of Hindu philosophical traditions.\nAnswer: .., perhaps more of a practitioner than a student. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: TV show repulsed nonsense and hoax \u2013 how peculiar (6,3)","output":"### Answer: DOCTOR WHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV show\n **Reversal of**(repulsed) [ ROT(nonsense) **plus**(and) COD(a hoax\/joke) ] + **anagram of**(\u2026 peculiar) HOW."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something in Harry Potter \u2013 book having capacity to stay ahead of criticism (10)","output":"### Answer: BROOMSTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something in Harry Potter\n B(abbrev. for \"book\") **plus**(having) ROOM(capacity\/space to accommodate) **plus**(to stay ahead of) STICK(severe criticism\/scolding)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mass complaints in radio broadcast (4)","output":"### Answer: SIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mass\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in radio broadcast) \"sighs\"(audible exhalations expressing tiredness, that could be interpreted as complaining).\nDefn: \u2026, used non-technically to denote the extent\/overall magnitude of something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weak device for transporting policeman finally engaged in one detective story (9)","output":"### Answer: WHODUNNIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: detective story\n W(abbrev. for \"weak\" in quantum physics, in relation to the weak interaction between subatomic particles)+ HOD(a device for transporting bricks and other building materials) + [ **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"policeman\" **contained in**(engaged in) UNIT(a singular quantity\/one) ].**\nWhodunn presented the TV mystery game show?  You Know Who, of course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was first to go round current shop (4)","output":"### Answer: DELI \n ### Explanation: Definition: shop\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to go round) LED(was first) + I(symbol for electrical current in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ocean feature getting cut, cut, cut? That's to have added resonance (2-4)","output":"### Answer: RE-ECHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's to have added resonance\n \"reef\"(a ridge of coral, rock or sand just above or below the surface\/a feature of the ocean) **minus ****its last letter**(getting cut) + \"chop\"(to cut, with an axe or a chopper, say) **minus ****its last letter**(cut)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Devoted attendant paid in the end, after rejection (6)","output":"### Answer: LAPDOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Devoted attendant\n PD(abbrev. for \"paid\"\/bill settled) **contained in**(in the) **reversal of**(\u2026, after rejection) GOAL(an end\/an objective as in \"a means to an end\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Line out of fashion is a pain for the observer (4)","output":"### Answer: STYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a pain for the observer\n \"l\"(abbrev. for \"line\") **deleted from**(out of) \"style\"(fashion\/a distinctive appearance).\nDefn: \u2026\/eye."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insensitive sort? My dear chap, ignoring an American is dreadful (9)","output":"### Answer: PACHYDERM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insensitive sort?\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is dreadful) \"My dear chap\" **minus one**(ignoring an) \"A\"(abbrev. for \"American\").\nDefn: \u2026, as a result of having a thick and impervious skin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Many students are confused by term in algebra (4)","output":"### Answer: YEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Many students\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 confused) ARE **placed after**(by) Y(symbol\/term for an unknown quantity in algebra).\nDefn: \u2026\/a group of students in the same academic year."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About to include Republican in vernacular description of her opponents? (10)","output":"### Answer: DEMOCRATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: description of her opponents\n [ CA(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about, applied to event dates) **containing**(to include) R(abbrev. for \"Republican\", a member of the Republican political party) ] **contained in**(in) DEMOTIC(the vernacular\/colloquial speech).\nDefn: \u2026, that is, a Republican's opponents. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Navigational device \u2013 there \u2013 surrounded by a flashing light (9)","output":"### Answer: ASTROLABE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Navigational device\n LA(a form of \"lo!\"\/\"oh look!\"\/\"there!\", as in \"La! What a beauty!\") **containing**(surrounded by) [A + STROBE(short for a stroboscope\/a flashing light) ].\nDefn: \u2026, in use before being replaced by the sextant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Undefined quantity in organisational symbol (4)","output":"### Answer: LOGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: organisational symbol\n LOG O(log 0, with O representing 0\/logarithm of 0\/an undefined quantity \u2013 the equation N (any number) to the power of X=0 cannot be solved for X)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plunder picked up by boater? One intends to return things (8)","output":"### Answer: BORROWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One intends to return things\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 picked up, in a down clue) ROB(to plunder\/to steal goods) **plus**(by) ROWER(one who rows a boat\/a boater, perhaps, as in one who drives a truck is a trucker). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perform unaccompanied, soprano having left for dancing partner (6)","output":"### Answer: GIGOLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: dancing partner\n GIG(to perform at a gig\/a live performance by a musician or group) + \"solo\"(unaccompanied\/by oneself) **minus**(\u2026 having left) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"soprano\").\nDefn: A male escort paid or financially supported by a woman to be her partner at dancing, but often not just restricted to dancing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Period in month that is not fully realised (4)","output":"### Answer: IDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Period in month\n \"Id Est\"(abbreviated to ie.\/that is) **minus ****its last letter**(not fully realised).\nDefn: In the ancient Roman calendar, a day falling roughly in the middle of the month"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party dropping first court case (6)","output":"### Answer: ACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: court case\n \"faction\"(a party\/a group within a larger group) **minus ****its 1st letter**(dropping first)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Never deviating, drink emptied daily, served with ice (4-6)","output":"### Answer: ROCK-STEADY \n ### Explanation: TEA(a drink) + \"daily\" **minus all its inner letters**(emptied \u2026) **placed below**(served with, in a down clue) ROCKS(like \"ice\", slang for \"diamonds\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broadcast picked up in time start of debate covering both opinions (3-5)","output":"### Answer: TWO-SIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: covering both opinions\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 picked up, in a down clue) SOW(to broadcast\/to scatter seed over a wide area) **contained in**(in) TIDE(\"time period\" in Old English\/currently used in combination, to mean \"a time\" or \"season\", as in \"Christmastide\") +**1st letter of**(start of) \"debate\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scarecrow left on stick, attracting insect, with zero going around up top (6,8)","output":"### Answer: WORZEL GUMMIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scarecrow\n [ L(abbrev. for \"left\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) GUM(to stick using, well, gum\/glue) **plus**(attracting) MIDGE(an insect, viz. a small two-winged fly) ] **placed below**(\u2026 up top, in a down clue) [ W(abbrev. for \"with\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 going around) ZERO ].\nDefn: \u2026 who came to life in a series of children's books. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not expected and possibly profound, eh? (7-3)","output":"### Answer: UNHOPED-FOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not expected\n **Anagram of**(possibly) PROFOUND, EH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cross in middle of week over old car, producing curse (8)","output":"### Answer: EXECRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: curse\n X(a cross-shaped symbol) **contained in**(in) **middle 2 letters of**(middle of) \"week\" **placed above**(over, in a down clue) CRATE(an old and dilapidated car)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Climbing expert brought in first boot accessory (6)","output":"### Answer: TOECAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: boot accessory\n **Reversal of**(Climbing, in a down clue) ACE(an expert\/one proficient in something) **contained in**(brought in) TOP(first\/ahead of everyone else)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marsupial heading off after end of epic fight (6)","output":"### Answer: COMBAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fight\n \"wombat\"(an Australian marsupial) **minus ****its 1st letter**(heading off) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **last letter of**(end of) \"epic\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Facilitate sound but not light, ultimately (6)","output":"### Answer: ENABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Facilitate\n \"tenable\"(sound\/able to be defended against objection) **minus ****last letter of**(\u2026, ultimately) \"light\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Treat for dog, with dog getting energy for nothing (4)","output":"### Answer: CHEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Treat for dog\n \"chow\"(a sturdy Chinese breed of dog) **with** \"e\"(symbol for \"energy\" in physics) **replacing**(for) \"o\"(letter representing 0\/nothing).\nDefn: Something for a dog who, like all dogs, naturally loves to chew."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irony of lake's contribution to climate change? (8)","output":"### Answer: METALLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irony\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 change) [ L(abbrev. for \"lake\") **plus**('s contribution to) CLIMATE ].\nDefn: .., as an adjective, like the metal, iron."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Settle for about 50\u2033 (6)","output":"### Answer: CLINCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Settle\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about, when referring to years, time periods, and dates) + L(Roman numeral for 50) INCH(unit of length represented by the symbol ,\").\nDefn: To \u2026\/confirm, say, a deal or bargain. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red Line Brewery's exceptional drink (10,4)","output":"### Answer: ELDERBERRY WINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's exceptional) RED LINE BREWERY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detective said 'Rubbish order!' (6)","output":"### Answer: DIKTAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: order\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said) \"dick\"(slang for a \"detective\") + TAT(rubbish\/worthless stuff)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note preceding Martin Luther? (8)","output":"### Answer: REFORMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Martin Luther?\n RE(the syllable representing one of the notes in the musical scale) + FORMER(preceding\/once before).\nDefn: Of which \u2026 was an example\/? ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reason to speak about Charlie (6)","output":"### Answer: SANITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reason\n SAY(to speak) **containing**(about) NIT(a fool\/a Charlie, as in \"a right charlie he was!\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dukes wear grand poppets (6)","output":"### Answer: GLOVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dukes wear\n G(abbrev. for \"grand\") + LOVES(poppets\/like \"loves\", a term of endearment for sweet loveable children).\nDefn: What dukes\/fists wear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One audibly scared of singular substitute for milk (8)","output":"### Answer: SCREAMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One audibly scared\n S(abbrev. for \"singular\") + CREAMER( non-dairy product used as a substitute for milk,, as in coffee, say). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: down Sarcastic communication that was and is painful to get over (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BARBED WIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that was and is painful to get over\n BARBED(sarcastic\/deliberately hurtful, descriptive of such a remark) + WIRE(a telegram or cablegram \u2013 remember those?).\nDouble defn: 1st: In those old days, such a hurtful communication was painful to get over\/forget; and 2nd: In current times, it is painful to climb\/get over this device for preventing encroachment. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hi-tec group discussion bears fruit on visit (10,4)","output":"### Answer: CONFERENCE CALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hi-tec group discussion\n CONFERENCE(a variety of the pear, a fruit) **plus**(on) CALL(a pay a brief visit to). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remove reason for being inside out, maybe (6)","output":"### Answer: UPROOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remove\n PRO(a reason for, as in \"pros and cons\"\/reasons for and against) **contained in**(being inside) **anagram of**(\u2026, maybe) OUT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy urinal is of a certain period (8)","output":"### Answer: SILURIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: of a certain period\n **Anagram of**(Fancy) URINAL IS.\nDefn: Of a geological period over 400 million years ago."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Electronic elements on underside of faux cream pottery (8)","output":"### Answer: CERAMICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pottery\n ICS(abbrev. for \"integrated circuits\"\/printed circuits on small pieces of semi-conducting material, used as components\/elements in electronic equipment) **placed below**(on underside of, in a down clue) **anagram of**(faux\/fake) CREAM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Royal venue in which watch chain is presented to husband with everything (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ALBERT HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Royal venue\n ALBERT(a watch chain to be attached it to a buttonhole) **plus**(is presented to) H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **plus**(with) ALL(everything).\nAnswer: In full, the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, London, a venue for performances, in particular the Proms."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scoffing second cereal and bulging almost (8)","output":"### Answer: SCORNFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scoffing\n S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + CORN(a cereal) **plus**(and) \"full\"(bulging\/totally filled) **minus its last letter**(almost)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nap motorist \u2014 quite a blow (10)","output":"### Answer: PILEDRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: quite a blow\n PILE(the nap\/collectively, the projecting hairs on the surface of a fabric) **plus**(taken by) DRIVER(a motorist).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. a very forceful hit\/kick\/etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start hoarding Chilean capital like gold dust (6)","output":"### Answer: SCARCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: like gold dust\n SCARE(start\/a sudden attack of fright characterised by a sudden movement) **containing**(hoarding) **1st letter of**(\u2026 capital) \"Chilean\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place for making alcohol from fish covered in blubber (6)","output":"### Answer: CIDERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place for making alcohol\n IDE(a freshwater fish) **contained in**(covered in) CRY(to blubber\/to cry uncontrollably).\nDefn: \u2026 in the form of cider."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Craft a bit of poetry for a beginner (10)","output":"### Answer: TENDERFOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a beginner\n TENDER(a craft\/boat to carry people and supplies to and from a ship) + FOOT(the basic repeating unit that is part of a line of verse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Even reading up about desert shows recklessness (8)","output":"### Answer: TEMERITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: recklessness\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 reading up, in a down clue) YET(even\/still, used to emphasise an increase, as in \"he behaved yet more rowdily\") **containing**(about) MERIT(desert\/what one deserves)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's played using fingers in set order with style (8)","output":"### Answer: STEINWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's played using fingers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 order) IN SET **plus**(with) WAY(a style\/a method of doing things)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: God's city, once a star's retreat (6)","output":"### Answer: URANUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: God\n UR(a city, once, in ancient Mesopotamia) + A + **reversal of**(\u2026's retreat) SUN(the star in our solar system).\nDefn: \u2026 personifying the sky in Greek mythology. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rough, getting caught having a taste of ale (6)","output":"### Answer: CHOPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rough\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\", in cricket scores) + HOPPY(having the taste of hops, as ale, which is made from hops, would)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe Paul's articulated vehicle (6)","output":"### Answer: BEETLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicle\n **Homophone of**(\u2026's articulated) \"Beatle\"(a member of the Beatles pop group, one of which\/maybe was Paul McCartney).\nDefn: Iconic car\/\u2026 produced by Volkswagen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Public school boy boxing second European (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTONIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: European\n ETONIAN(a boy studying at Eton, the English public school) **containing**(boxing) S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely funny joke for southern elite? (6)","output":"### Answer: SCREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely funny joke\n S(abbrev. for \"southern\") + CREAM(the elite\/the best of a group)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dispatch rider to take Tibetan leader to member of the royal household (8)","output":"### Answer: COURTIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: member of the royal household\n COURIER(dispatch rider\/one conveying a message) **containing**(to take) **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Tibetan\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setter's dog facing new attack (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPUGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: attack\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\"\/\"setter is\"\/setter's, using the self-referential pronoun) + PUG(a breed of dog) **plus**(facing) N(abbrev. for \"new\").\nDefn: \u2026\/to challenge\/to question."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shed meeting wicked, wicked woman (3-5)","output":"### Answer: SHE-DEVIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: wicked woman\n SHED **plus**(meeting) EVIL(wicked)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cable carried by rickshaw service (6)","output":"### Answer: HAWSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cable\n **Hidden in**(carried by) \"rickshaw service\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preparation of crushed ginger's last to go into pot for cooking (10)","output":"### Answer: GROUNDWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preparation\n GROUND(crushed into minute pieces) + [ **last letter of**(\u2026's last) \"ginger\" **contained in**(to go into) WOK(a pot\/a bowl-shaped frying pan, typically used in Chinese cooking) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: RAF squadron's cleaners seen accepting a degree (3,7)","output":"### Answer: DAM BUSTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: RAF squadron\n DUSTERS(cleaners\/implements for cleaning off, well, dust) **containing**I(seen accepting) [A + MB(abbrev. for \"Bachelor of Medicine\", a medical degree).\nDefn: \u2026 responsible for bombing German dams in WW2."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old variety of fruit (6)","output":"### Answer: ORANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + RANGE(variety\/the different things of the same general type). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cruel article found in Bury (8)","output":"### Answer: INHUMANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cruel\n AN(an article in grammar) **contained in**(found in) INHUME(to bury, the antonym of \"exhume\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fearful African given assistance (6)","output":"### Answer: AFRAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fearful\n AFR(abbrev. for \"African\") **plus**(given) AID(assistance\/help)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Schedule time to get to grips with one source of food poisoning (8)","output":"### Answer: LISTERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of food poisoning\n LIST(a written or printed number of items in some sort of order\/a schedule) + ERA(a long period of time) **containing**(to get to grips with) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: A kind of bacterium."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commitments interrupted by inspector's orders (6)","output":"### Answer: TIDIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: orders\n TIES(things that restrict freedom of action\/commitments) **containing**(interrupted by) DI(abbrev. for \"detective inspector\").\nDefn: \u2026\/puts in order."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guardian editor returned with electric guitar (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guardian\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\") **plus**(with) FENDER(short for an electric guitar made by Fender, an American manufacturer of stringed instruments and amplifiers).\nDefn: \u2026\/one who has been assigned to guard something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen excused from drill duty (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: duty\n \"ER\"(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen) **deleted from**(excused from) \"exercise\"(drill\/training exercise in the military).**\nDefn: \u2026 levied on certain goods."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Publishers in support of hairpiece (6)","output":"### Answer: TOUPEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hairpiece\n OUP(abbrev. for the Oxford University Press, publishing department of Oxford University) **contained in**(in) TEE(support for a golf ball when a golfer tees off the tee)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Number after number that's lower? (6)","output":"### Answer: NETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: lower\n ETHER(a compound used as an anaesthetic\/agent for causing numbness\/a numb-er) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) N(in mathematics, symbol for an indefinite number).\nDefn: \u2026 in position."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make better meal, or I eat junk! (10)","output":"### Answer: AMELIORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make better\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 junk) MEAL, OR I EAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Committee chap at party for a military unit (8)","output":"### Answer: COMMANDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a military unit\n COM(abbrev. for \"committee\") + MAN(a chap\/a fellow) **plus**(at) DO(a party\/a social function)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mule is skidding on oily mixture (8)","output":"### Answer: EMULSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: oily mixture\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 skidding) MULE IS + ON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow introducing duck to plant (8)","output":"### Answer: MANDRAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n MAN(a fellow\/a chap) +DRAKE(a male duck)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ran into antique damaged by a period of isolation (10)","output":"### Answer: QUARANTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a period of isolation\n RAN **contained in**(into) **anagram of**(\u2026 damaged) ANTIQUE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lawyer mostly drinking American liqueur (8)","output":"### Answer: ADVOCAAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: liqueur\n \"advocate\"(a lawyer) **minus ****its last letter**(mostly) **containing**(drinking) A(abbrev. for \"American\").**\nDefn:  \u2026 made from eggs, sugar and brandy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Injured goblin getting a bumpy ride (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPAIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Injured\n IMP(a goblin\/a small mischievous creature) **plus**(getting) A + **anagram of**(bumpy) RIDE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dangerous situation created by papers about yearly meeting (8)","output":"### Answer: QUAGMIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dangerous situation\n QUIRE(a quantity of sheets of paper) **containing**(about) AGM(abbrev. for \"annual general meeting\", a yearly meeting of, say, shareholders).\nDefn: \u2026 from the literal meaning of an area of soft boggy land that gives way under you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fuss with undergarment (6)","output":"### Answer: BUSTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fuss,undergarment\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 worn by females."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Denied access to somewhere to drink claret? (6)","output":"### Answer: BARRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Denied access\n BAR(somewhere to drink\/an establishment where drinks, mainly alcoholic ones are served) + RED(claret\/a deep purplish-red colour derived from the colour of claret, a red wine from Bordeaux)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note match fix! (6)","output":"### Answer: REPAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: fix\n RE(a note on the musical scale) + PAIR(to match\/to form a pair of matching items)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delight for mad cats? Yes! (7)","output":"### Answer: ECSTASY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delight\n **Anagram of**(mad) CATS? YES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unfairly blames husband for awkward gait (7)","output":"### Answer: SHAMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: awkward gait\n **Anagram of**(Unfairly) [BLAMES + H(abbrev. for \"husband\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nag daft wife and cause distress (4)","output":"### Answer: GNAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause distress\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 daft) NAG + W(abbrev. for \"wife\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trip from drug \u2014 mostly horrid time (10)","output":"### Answer: PILGRIMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trip\n \"pill\"(a drug, in tablet form) **minus its last letter**(mostly) + GRIM(horrid\/terrible) + AGE(a period of time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark a bit of headscarf (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark\n **Hidden in**(a bit of) \"headscarf\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pair accepts ongoing army training to begin with for Thames battle (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BOAT RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thames battle\n BRACE(a pair of something, typically bird or animals killed in hunting) **containing**(accepts) **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 to begin with) \"ongoing army training\".\nDefn: \u2026, specifically the competition on the Thames river between the Oxford and Cambridge rowing teams."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trendy cool hat is childish (9)","output":"### Answer: INFANTILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: childish\n IN(trendy\/in fashion) + FAN(to cool with eg. a fan) + TILE(slang for a hat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish can be obtuse (5)","output":"### Answer: ANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish,can be obtuse\n Double defn: 1st: To \u2026 with a rod and line; and 2nd: The space, measured in degrees, between two intersecting lines is an obtuse one when it is more than 90 degrees. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silly Superman ran out of froth (5)","output":"### Answer: SPUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: froth\n **Anagram of**(Silly) [\"Superman\" **minus**(\u2026 out of) \"ran\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Janitor finding joyrider around the middle of Leeds (9)","output":"### Answer: CARETAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Janitor\n [CAR TAKER](how you might call one who steals a car for a joyride) **containing**(around) **middle letter of**(the middle of) \"Leeds\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meat provided by standard mother (one who overacts) (5,3)","output":"### Answer: PARMA HAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meat\n PAR(standard\/the norm, as in \"par for the course\") + MA(familiar term for one's mother) + HAM(a stage player who overacts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly go off bird (4)","output":"### Answer: TERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n **Homophone of**(Reportedly) \"turn\"(to go off\/to go bad)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nap, then shower \u2014 editor's calm! (10)","output":"### Answer: RESTRAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: calm\n REST(a form of which is a nap\/a short period of sleep) **plus**(then) RAIN(to shower\/to spray on) + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change over hands (4)","output":"### Answer: PAWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hands\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over) SWAP(to change one thing for another).\nDefn: Informal term for one's hands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get over Brexit rapidly or Kent's economic leaders lose their shirts (2,5)","output":"### Answer: GO BROKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lose their shirts\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 leaders) \"Get over Brexit rapidly or Kent's economic\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A guess? A cuckoo? A dog? (7)","output":"### Answer: SAUSAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A dog?\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cuckoo) A GUESS? A.\nDefn: \u2026, specifically a dachshund, so-called because of its body shape."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be capable of potty dance (6)","output":"### Answer: CANCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n CAN(be capable of\/be able to) + CAN(like \"potty\", an informal term for the toilet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop twerp undressing in part of castle (5)","output":"### Answer: TOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of castle\n \"Stop twerp \" **minus its first and last letters, respectively**(undressing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loyalty for Proust admitting penny dreadful (7)","output":"### Answer: SUPPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loyalty for\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dreadful) PROUST **containing**(admitting) P(abbrev. for \"penny\", the British monetary unit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expression of joy could be the last (6)","output":"### Answer: HURRAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expression of joy,could be the last\n Double defn: 2nd: A last one of this is someone's final act or performance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man-made or plastic notes (9)","output":"### Answer: MEMORANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: notes\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 plastic) MAN-MADE OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I go and call afresh, being reasonable (7)","output":"### Answer: LOGICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: reasonable\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 afresh) [I GO **plus**(and) CALL]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change law or gambling could get us all heated up? (6,7)","output":"### Answer: GLOBAL WARMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: could get us all heated up\n **Anagram of**(Change) LAW OR GAMBLING.\nDefn: It \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School mums involved in reform (4,5)","output":"### Answer: ALMA MATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: School \n [MA,MA](twice\/plural of the familiar term for one's mum\/mother) **contained in**(involved in) ALTER(to reform).\nDefn: \u2026 from which one graduated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pretend drug put down bog, in the main (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACEBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretend drug \n PLACE(to put down on\/to set on) + \"bog\" **minus its last letter**(in the main)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In speech I'd name an egg-laying mammal (7)","output":"### Answer: ECHIDNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: an egg-laying mammal \n **Hidden in**(In) \"speech I'd name\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insect's shell-like rug? (6)","output":"### Answer: EARWIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insect\n EAR(slang for which is \"shell-like\") + WIG(a hairpiece, slang for which is \"rug\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet order became smaller (6)","output":"### Answer: SHRANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: became smaller\n SH!(an exclamation to tell someone to be quiet) + RANK(to order\/to give someone or something a place within a grading system)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Step off around axis of sorts (5)","output":"### Answer: TYPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: sorts\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) STEP **containing**(around) Y(an axis\/one of the fixed reference lines along which the position of a point is measured) "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warmer on entering flat in south-central England? (9)","output":"### Answer: BEDSPREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warmer\n [RE(with reference to\/on) **contained in**(entering) PAD(informal term for a person's home, especially an apartment\/flat)] **placed after**(in) BEDS-(as a prefix specifying where something is, in this case BEDS\/short for Bedfordshire, a county in south-central England).\nDefn: \u2026 when one is asleep in bed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Czech dissident, keep left (5)","output":"### Answer: HAVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old Czech dissident\n HAVE(to keep possession of) + L(abbrev. for \"left\").\nAnswer: Vaclac, who later became President of Czechoslovakia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When twin has dropped in, visiting house, passing comment (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LAST WORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: passing comment\n [AS(when, as in \"as you walk into the room\") + \"twin\" **minus**(has dropped) \"in\" ] **contained in**(visiting) LORDS(one of the two Houses of Parliament).\nDefn: .., ie. on passing from this world."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where test may be good after racket covered up by politician (10)","output":"### Answer: HEADINGLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where test may be\n [G(abbrev. for \"good\") **placed after**(after) DIN(a racket\/a lot of noise)] **contained in**(covered up by) HEALEY(Denis, a former British Labour Party politician).\nDefn: Cricket ground in Leeds where a Test match may be held."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star reversing in luggage van (4)","output":"### Answer: VEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\n **Reversal of**(reversing) **and hidden in**(in) \"luggage van\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beside fire, quivering with anticipation (7)","output":"### Answer: ATINGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: quivering with anticipation\n AT(beside\/next to, as in \"at the wheel of the vehicle\") + INGLE(a domestic fireplace\/fire)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sprinkles powder on tidied hair, both at the back and fringes (7)","output":"### Answer: DREDGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sprinkles powder on\n **Last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, both at the back) \"tidied hair\" + EDGES(the fringes of an object)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Politician serving suggestion with eggs, reportedly? (7)","output":"### Answer: HAMMOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Politician\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, reportedly) \"Ham and\u2026\"(what one might suggest serving with eggs).\nAnswer: Philip, British Conservative politician."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Self-pitying politician, finally removed (7)","output":"### Answer: MAUDLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Self-pitying\n \"Maudling\"(Reginald, former British Conservative politician) **minus** **its last letter**(finally removed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sinister character I back (4)","output":"### Answer: IAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sinister character\n I + AGO(back in time).\nDefn: \u2026 in Shakespeare's play, Othello."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Before getting squeezed round back of cupboard, leaning to one side (10)","output":"### Answer: PREJUDICED \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaning to one side\n PRE(prefix signifying the time before an event) **plus**(getting) JUICED(squeezed, say, fruits) **containing**(round) **last letter of**(back of) \"cupboard\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Other art, I suspect, is rougher (9)","output":"### Answer: THROATIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: rougher\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 suspect) OTHER ART, I.\nDefn: \u2026 in voice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Politician 18 hit once (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BROWN SUGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: hit once\n BROWN(Gordon, British Labour politician) + SUGAR(like \"darling\"\/answer to 18 down, a term of endearment).\nDefn: \u2026 by the Stones."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: County politician ousts king (5)","output":"### Answer: CLARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: County\n \"Clarke\"(Kenneth, British Conservative politician) **minus**(ousts) \"k\"(abbrev. for \"king\").\nDefn: \u2026 in Ireland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Awkward without 18? (9)","output":"### Answer: GRACELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awkward\n -LESS(suffix signifying without something) **placed after** GRACE(Darling\/answer to 18 down, an English heroine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: So-called rubbish artist (5)","output":"### Answer: BOSCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: artist\n **Homophone of**(So-called) \"bosh\"(rubbish\/nonsense).\nAnswer: Hieronymus, Dutch painter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barking, mog admits arrogance (9)","output":"### Answer: DOGMATISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: arrogance\n **Anagram of**(Barking) MOG ADMITS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where American car may be a great deal below average, man! (7,3)","output":"### Answer: PARKING LOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where American car may be\n LOT(a great deal of\/much) **placed below**(below, in a down clue) [PAR(average\/the norm) + KING(a man\/a piece in chess)].\nDefn: Americanism for a car park."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the end, provocative footwear used, oddly, for pastoral work (7)","output":"### Answer: ECLOGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pastoral work\n **Last letter of**(In the end) \"provocative\" + CLOG(footwear with a thick wooden sole) + **1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026, oddly) \"used\".\nDefn: \u2026 in the form of a short poem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is card between pair of diamonds swell? (7)","output":"### Answer: DISTEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: swell\n [IS + TEN(a playing card with 10 pips) ] **contained in**(between) D,D(a pair of abbrev. for \"diamonds\", the suit in a deck of playing cards)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Politician dismissing case of rabble (4)","output":"### Answer: HOWE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Politician\n \"shower\"(slang for a group of people considered worthless or incompetent, which might describe a rabble\/a crowd of people regarded as inferior) **minus ****its 1st and last letters**(dismissing case of \u2026).\nAnswer: Geoffrey, former British Conservative politician."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Point penned by editor in politician's comic (3,6)","output":"### Answer: LES DAWSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: comic\n [S(abbrev. for \"south\"\/a compass point) **contained in**(penned by) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\") ] **contained in**(in) LAWSON(Nigel, British Conservative politician)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A blunder with fee almost embarrassed \u2014 to be paid back (10)","output":"### Answer: REFUNDABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to be paid back\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 embarrassed) [A BLUNDER **plus**(with) \"fee\" **minus ****its last letter**(almost)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not believing when a jerk admits crime (9)","output":"### Answer: ATHEISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not believing\n A + TIC(a jerk\/a habitual twitch of a muscle, most often in the face) **containing**(admits) HEIST(a crime, specifically a robbery). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweet thing, a Scot unfortunately beset by wind (9)","output":"### Answer: GALACTOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet thing\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unfortunately) A SCOT **contained in**(beset by) GALE(a strong wind)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Politician's baby (7)","output":"### Answer: DARLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Politician,baby\n Double defn: 1st: Alistair, British Labour politician; and 2nd: Like \"baby\", a term of endearment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island where politician arrived without me (7)","output":"### Answer: MAJORCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\n MAJOR(John, British Conservative politician) + \"came\"(arrived\/reached here) **minus**(without) \"me\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pain going uphill, plod (5)","output":"### Answer: GARDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plod\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 going uphill, in a down clue) [A + DRAG(a pain, figuratively\/something tedious one has to suffer)].\nDefn: \u2026, which is slang for a policeman.\nAnswer: A member of the Irish police force. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Europeans dressed up in lederhosen, a disaster (5)","output":"### Answer: DANES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Europeans\n **Hidden in reversal of**(dressed up in, in a down clue) \"lederhosen, a disaster\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top always top in dominant European country (4,5)","output":"### Answer: CAPE VERDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n CAP(a top\/a lid, eg. of a bottle) + EVER(always\/at all times, as in \"ever the politician, he\u2026\") + **1st letters, respectively, of**(top in) \"dominant European\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A minor embarrassment for the French? (6,8)","output":"### Answer: ENFANT TERRIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A minor embarrassment for the French?\n Cryptic defn: French for a spoiled child\/an embarrassing minor, translated literally as a \"terrible infant\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bit of colour in season, commonly blue (5)","output":"### Answer: RINSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: commonly blue\n **Hidden in**(A bit of) \"colour in season\".\nDefn: A commonly used preparation on grey or white hair to give it a temporary colour, viz. blue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Even foreign degrees give honours (9)","output":"### Answer: VENERATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: honours\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 foreign) EVEN + RATES(degrees\/measures of relative quality, class or grade)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finally spotted more unusual woodpecker, say (7)","output":"### Answer: DRUMMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: woodpecker, say\n **Last letter of**(Finally) \"spotted\" + RUMMER(more rum\/unusual\/odd).\nDefn: What you might\/say call a woodpecker which makes a drumming noise with its pecking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The number left outside could be infinite (7)","output":"### Answer: ETERNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: infinite\n \"X\"(the Roman numeral for the number 10) **deleted from**(left) \"external\"(outside of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saw a danger for high-wire act \u2013 turning round (5)","output":"### Answer: TENON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 \u2013 turning round) [NO NET](a dangerous situation for a high-wire act)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sally taking unknown dog in back row (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCURSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sally\n [X(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics) + CUR(a savage or unkempt dog)] **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(back) NOISE(row\/din).\nDefn: \u2026\/a brief journey."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compass direction to observe, it's said, off Alaska (6,3)","output":"### Answer: BERING SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: off Alaska\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, it's said) [\"bearing\"(compass direction) + \"see\"(to observe)].\nDefn: It's \u2026's coastline."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What a wrongful death would be, no doubt (5)","output":"### Answer: HATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: What a wrongful death would be, no doubt\n **Anagram of**(wrongful) DEATH.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He has spread out in the west (7)","output":"### Answer: RANCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He has spread out in the west\n Cryptic defn: Owner of a large farm\/a spread in the American West."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A foreign famille in disgrace (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ILL FAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: disgrace\n **Anagram of**(A foreign) FAMILLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A doctor needs superior sharp blade here, possibly (9)","output":"### Answer: AMBULANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A doctor needs superior sharp blade here, possibly\n A + MB(abbrev. for \"Medicinae Baccalaureus\"\/Bachelor of Medicine\/a doctor) **plus**(needs) U(letter denoting \"upper class\"\/superior) + LANCE(a sharp blade, used mainly in medicine).\nA WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some notes Putin returned cause trouble (5)","output":"### Answer: UPSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: trouble\n **Hidden in**(Some) **reversal of**(\u2026 returned) \"notes Putin\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Safety precautions for smokers in bed? (8,6)","output":"### Answer: ASBESTOS SHEETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Safety precautions for smokers in bed?\n Cryptic defn: For safety sake, smokers in bed might\/? need bedsheets of fireproof asbestos, not of linen or other flammable material."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a bean, being idle perhaps (3-6)","output":"### Answer: NON-RUNNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: being idle perhaps\n NON-(prefix signifying \"not\") RUNNER(a type of bean\/pulse).\nDefn: One not participating and \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Topside of meat cooked with one (1-4)","output":"### Answer: A-TEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Topside\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cooked \u2026) [MEAT **plus**(with) A(a quantity of one)]\nDefn: Top side\/the first, as opposed to the reserve, team."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State involved in unfair rents for publicans (9)","output":"### Answer: TAVERNERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: publicans\n AVER(to state\/to assert) **contained in**(involved in) **anagram of**(unfair) RENTS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irene's new name (and gender!) (5)","output":"### Answer: ERNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: new name (and gender\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's new) IRENE.\nDefn: A different name of a different gender from Irene.\nA WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One of those elements are rather strange (4,5)","output":"### Answer: RARE EARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of those elements\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 strange) ARE RATHER.\nDefn: Any one member of a group of 17 chemical elements. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Famous uprising without the French marshal's staff (5)","output":"### Answer: BATON \n ### Explanation: Definition: marshal's staff\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 uprising) \"notable\"(famous\/of note) **minus**(without) \"le\"(French for the article \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poles in mix-up with a foreign letter (7)","output":"### Answer: EPSILON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a foreign letter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 mix-up) POLES IN.\nDefn: \u2026, viz. the 5th letter of the Greek alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tick means a good grade (6)","output":"### Answer: CREDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tick,a good grade\n Double defn: 1st: On \u2026\/arrangement for a buyer to pay the seller some time after the sale; and 2nd: \u2026, ie. a grade above a pass in an examination."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just 50% of course (4,5)","output":"### Answer: NINE HOLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just 50% of course\n Cryptic defn: Half of the eighteen holes of a golf course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \"Licorice sticks\" much appreciated by Goodman (9)","output":"### Answer: CLARINETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Licorice sticks\" much appreciated by Goodman \n Cryptic defn: Musical instruments informally called \"licorice sticks\", preferred by Benny Goodman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On the way in, trains not usually on time (2,7)","output":"### Answer: IN TRANSIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: On the way \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 not usually) IN, TRAINS **placed above**(on, in a down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shaw's major article on public houses (7)","output":"### Answer: BARBARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shaw's major \n A(article in grammar) **placed below**(on, in a down clue) BAR,BAR(2 public houses).\nDefn: Name of the major in the Salvation Army in George Bernard Shaw's play titled the same. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They are on the same score, \u00e0 l'italienne (6)","output":"### Answer: DUETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: They are on the same score, \u00e0 l'italienne \n Cryptic defn: In Italian, a duo performing from the same music score."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article upset Robert Clive, for instance (5)","output":"### Answer: NABOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clive, for instance \n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset, in a down clue) AN(an article in grammar) + BOB(short for the name Robert).\nDefn: A person of high status, an example of which\/for instance was Robert Clive, Commander-in-Chief of British India."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star performer at 12 (5)","output":"### Answer: RINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12 \n Starr, drummer\/answer to 12 across, with the Beatles, star performers).\nI was wondering if \"performer\" could be used as a homophone indicator as well."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parasites maintained by public expense \u2013 I'm just one! (5)","output":"### Answer: LOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm just one\n I'm a single individual\/just one of \"lice\"(parasites) **contained in**(maintained by) \"public expense\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: G Boycott breaks 24 \u2014 an astronomical event? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BIG BANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: an astronomical event\n [G + BAN(a boycott\/an embargo on)] **contained in**(breaks) BIG(huge\/answer to 24 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps Trump suppresses young woman model (7)","output":"### Answer: CLASSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: model\n CIC(abbrev. for \"Commander-in-Chief\", an example of which\/perhaps is that of the USA, Donald Trump) **containing**(suppresses) LASS(a young woman).\nDefn: \u2026\/something which is a good example of its kind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Biblical character had hassle over vacant inn (5)","output":"### Answer: DINAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Biblical character\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 hassle) HAD **containing**(over) **minus all the inner letters of**(vacant) \"inn\".\nDefn: \u2026 in the Book of Genesis."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fabulous creature married fairytale creation (9)","output":"### Answer: MANTICORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fabulous creature\n M(abbrev. for \"married\") + **anagram of**(fairytale) CREATION."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wasted one beer and it's spilled (10)","output":"### Answer: INEBRIATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wasted\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **anagram of**(..'s spilled) BEER AND IT.\nDefn: \u2026\/drunk."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Master with gas released big noises (9)","output":"### Answer: MEGASTARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: big noises\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 released) [MASTER **plus**(with) GAS].\nDefn: VVIPs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man that must take pee in wood (5)","output":"### Answer: MAPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood\n MALE(a man) **containing**(that must take) P(the letter \"pee\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proper tune I chat about (9)","output":"### Answer: AUTHENTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proper\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) TUNE I CHAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In a bit of fluster after horse bolts (5)","output":"### Answer: LATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: In a bit\n \"lather\"(fluster\/a state of agitation) **minus**(after \u2026 bolts) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"heroin\"\/in slang, horse).\nDefn: \u2026 of time more, as in \"I'll do that in a bit, after I've finished this\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Superior evening meal son polished off (5)","output":"### Answer: UPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Superior\n \"supper\"(the evening meal) **minus**(\u2026 polished off) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"son\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quite angry about female star of The Deep? (9)","output":"### Answer: CROSSFISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: star of The Deep\n CROSS-ISH(angry + suffix denoting \"quite\"\/to some degree) **containing**(about) F(abbrev. for \"female\").\nDefn: \u2026, ie. a starfish. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pretty flirty cow might do this, I'm told (7)","output":"### Answer: EYEABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretty\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, I'm told) \"Eye a bull\"(whimsically, what a randy cow might do)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pressure to split up old sort and a model (7)","output":"### Answer: REPLICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: model\n P(symbol for \"pressure\" in physics) **contained in**(to split up) RELIC(an old sort\/an article from olden times) **plus**(and) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ace part of speech produces memorable phrase (7)","output":"### Answer: PROVERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: memorable phrase\n PRO(short for \"professional\"\/an expert\/an ace at some activity) + VERB(a part of speech, in grammar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit bats (7)","output":"### Answer: BANANAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit,bats\n Double defn: 2nd: Mad."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mafioso cut down in wicked vendetta's finale (9)","output":"### Answer: GOODFELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mafioso\n FELL(to cut down, a tree, say) **contained in**(in) GOOD(excellent\/in slang, \"wicked\") + **last letter of**(\u2026's finale) \"vendetta\".\nDefn: Americanism for a member of the Mafia crime organisation\/a Mafioso."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hate violent crime associated with men (5)","output":"### Answer: ABHOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hate\n ABH(abbrev. for \"actual bodily harm\", a criminal offence in the UK) **plus**(associated with) OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\"\/non-commissioned men in the military)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman I married shows spirit (5)","output":"### Answer: ANIMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 shows) \"Woman I married\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Miserable function a performer gate-crashes (9)","output":"### Answer: SATURNINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Miserable\n SINE(a trigonometric function equal to a ratio involving two sides of a right-angled triangle) **containing**(\u2026 gate-crashes) [A + TURN(a performer\/one who gives a turn\/a short performance)]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head for New Zealand with Scandinavian (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Head for New Zealand,Scandinavian\n Double defn: 1st: Slang in New Zealand for one's head, so named after the vegetable, presumably."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most important horse soldier at the front (9)","output":"### Answer: PARAMOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most important\n MOUNT(a horse that one is, well, mounted on) **placed after**(\u2026 at the front) PARA(short for a paratrooper\/a soldier who goes into combat by parachuting from airplanes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps fingers in the air meet requirements (7,2)","output":"### Answer: MEASURE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: meet requirements\n MEASURE(an example\/perhaps of a measure of spirits in a glass is the finger, based on the breadth of an unspecified finger) + UP(in the air\/aloft). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rise and dress (3-2)","output":"### Answer: GET-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rise,dress\n [GET UP](to rise from a lower or sitting position)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ever entered into firm with capacity to take direction? (9)","output":"### Answer: STEERABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with capacity to take direction\n E'ER(literary form of \"ever\"\/always) **contained in**(entered into) STABLE(firm\/steady)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diplomat committed to seeing someone shortly (7)","output":"### Answer: ATTACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diplomat\n \"attached\"(committed to seeing someone\/already in a relationship) **minus its last letter**(shortly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Help victim of a con artist in hearing (7)","output":"### Answer: SUCCOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Help\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in hearing) \"sucker\"(victim of a con artist\/swindler)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They smuggle another's drugs in shoes (5)","output":"### Answer: MULES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They smuggle another's drugs in,shoes\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I paint car in a slap-dash way for aristocrat (9)","output":"### Answer: PATRICIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: aristocrat\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in a slap-dash way) I PAINT CAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On occasion, lairy dons dished the dirt (5)","output":"### Answer: EARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: dirt\n **2nd and 4th letters of**(On occasion) \"lairy\" **contained in**(dons) **anagram of**(dished) THE. The construction is a bit awkward, I thought."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Use less MDMA? Come on, silly, one's consumed by it! (9)","output":"### Answer: ECONOMISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Use less\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, silly) [ E(abbrev. for the drug, ecstasy, the chemical compound methylenedioxy?methamphetamine abbreviated as MDMA) + COME ON] **containing**(\u2026 consumed by it) I(Roman numeral for one)'S ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Another pagan term? (9)","output":"### Answer: PENTAGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Another pagan term\n **Anagram of**(Another) PAGAN TERM.\nAnswer: A symbol\/a term of faith used by Wiccans, modern Pagans). A WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spongy dessert knight tucks into after sailor (9)","output":"### Answer: ABSORBENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spongy\n [SORBET(a frozen dessert of flavoured water) **containing**(\u2026 tucks into) N(abbrev. for \"knight\", a piece in chess)] **placed after**(after) AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied sailor\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink following party \u2013 that's a mistake (5,2)","output":"### Answer: BALLS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a mistake\n SUP(to drink slowly) **placed after**(following) BALL(a formal party involving dancing).\nDefn: \u2026, aka a screw-up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am heading to soir\u00e9e wearing straw hat (7)","output":"### Answer: BOASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I am heading to soir\u00e9e\n **1st letter of**(heading to) \"soir\u00e9e\" **contained in**(wearing) BOATER(a straw hat).\nDefn: Loosely, the clue could be a statement made by one bragging about his\/her social status.\nA WIWD clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good girl? Crystal could be one! (5)","output":"### Answer: GLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crystal could be one\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + LASS(a young woman\/a girl, whose name could be Crystal!)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow with impotent lover (5)","output":"### Answer: FLAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: lover\n F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") **plus**(with) LAME(impotent\/defective)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Homework at inferior Karachi uni initially takes little work (5)","output":"### Answer: HAIKU \n ### Explanation: Definition: little work\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"Homework at inferior Karachi uni\".\nDefn: A short poem in the style of this particular form of Japanese verse:\nA stone at its core,\nthis snowball's the porcelain\nknob on winter's door.\nPaul Muldoon\nOr the final word:\nI hate writing hai-\nku because you only get\nseventeen syllab\u2026\nUnknown"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dieticians upset about pages revealing cause of abdominal pain (12)","output":"### Answer: APPENDICITIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause of abdominal pain\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset) DIETICIANS **containing**(about) PP(abbrev. for \"pages\", as in \"pp 10-20\" in a book)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Japanese art leaders of army museum kept in unfinished base (7)","output":"### Answer: ORIGAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Japanese art\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(leaders of) \"army museum\" **contained in**(kept in) \"origin\"(the base\/the starting point) **minus ****its last letter**(unfinished \u2026).**\nDefn:  \u2026 of paper folding."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Past US agent given too much dough? (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: given too much dough\n OVER(past\/done with) + FED(short for a US Federal agent, of the FBI, say).\nDefn: \u2026, not money but the mixture used for baking bread or pastry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cooking utensil ejected by posh lady, half-cut (7)","output":"### Answer: SPATULA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cooking utensil\n SPAT(ejected by force from a mouth) **plus**(by) U(indicating something posh\/upper-class) + **1st 2 letters of**(\u2026, half-cut) \"lady\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skits based on Salvation Army fatigues (7)","output":"### Answer: SATIRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skits\n SA(abbrev. for the Salvation Army) + TIRES(fatigues\/cause to feel exhausted)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor, for example, beginning to swallow sediment (5)","output":"### Answer: DREGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sediment\n DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") + EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/for example) + **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"swallow\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very happy bird with a ring (4-1-4)","output":"### Answer: COCK-A-HOOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very happy\n COCK(a male bird, especially of domestic fowl) **plus**(with) A + HOOP(a ring\/a circular band of metal, wood or similar material)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tries again with a little bit of laborious practice (9)","output":"### Answer: REHEARSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: practice\n RE-HEARS(tries again in a court of law) **plus**(with) A + **1st letter of**(little bit of) \"laborious\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some grapes topping sauce (5)","output":"### Answer: PESTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: sauce\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"grapes topping\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quarrels stop intense desire returning before first thing on Sunday (7)","output":"### Answer: BARNEYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quarrels\n BAR(to stop by presenting a barrier, literally or figuratively) + **reversal of**(\u2026 returning) YEN(an intense desire\/yearning for) **placed before**(before) **1st letter of**(first thing on) \"Sunday\".\nDefn: \u2026, especially noisy ones, in British slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snatch back first-class number for a good deal (7)","output":"### Answer: BARGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a good deal\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) GRAB(to snatch, by force) + AI(A1\/first class, with the Roman numeral substitution) + N(symbol for an unspecified number in mathematics). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chose Juliet for line to be removed (7)","output":"### Answer: EJECTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: removed\n \"elected\"(chosen, as in, well, an election) **with** \"J\"(letter represented by \"Juliet\" in the phonetic alphabet) **replacing**(for) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"line\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Idiotic square like one before (7)","output":"### Answer: ASININE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Idiotic\n NINE(the square of the number, 3) **placed after**(\u2026 before) [AS(like, as used in similes) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird chewed pretty morsel (6,6)","output":"### Answer: STORMY PETREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n **Anagram of**(chewed) PRETTY MORSEL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arouse tailless beast with time and energy (7)","output":"### Answer: ANIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arouse\n \"animal\"(a beast) **minus its last letter**(tailless \u2026) **plus**(with) T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(and) E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stagger up after exercise class with advanced high-protein snack? (7)","output":"### Answer: PEANUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: high-protein snack\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) STUN(to stagger\/to shock) **placed under**(after, in a down clue) [PE(abbrev. for \"physical education\"\/a period in school for physical exercises) **plus**(with) A(abbrev. for \"advanced\")].\nDefn: Snack food containing a higher proportion of protein than other nuts. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Troublesome individuals represented in a census (9)","output":"### Answer: NUISANCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Troublesome individuals\n **Anagram of**(represented) IN A CENSUS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I swindle small people who are widely admired (5)","output":"### Answer: ICONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: people who are widely admired\n I + CON(to swindle\/to deceive) + S(abbrev. for \"small\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I unusually retain resistance to change (7)","output":"### Answer: INERTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: resistance to change\n I + **anagram of**(unusually) RETAIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular plant has circle in hell? (7)","output":"### Answer: INFERNO \n ### Explanation: Definition: hell\n IN(popular\/in fashion) + FERN(a flowerless plant with feathery fronds) **plus**(has) O(letter representing a circle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Believe fit to be great (12)","output":"### Answer: CONSIDERABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: great\n CONSIDER(to believe to be, as in \"I consider him a friend\") + ABLE(fit\/with the necessary qualities to do something).\nDefn: \u2026\/much."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frustrated detectives given job (12)","output":"### Answer: DISAPPOINTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frustrated \n DIS(plural of abbrev. for \"Detective Inspector\") + APPOINTED(given a job\/a post)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honour A-lister fee (9)","output":"### Answer: CELEBRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Honour \n CELEB(short for \"celebrity\"\/an A-lister) + RATE(a fee\/a charge for a service, say).\nAnswer: To honour or praise publicly, as in \"The newspaper article celebrates the career of..\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crop top under hideous Afghan robe, initially (7)","output":"### Answer: HARVEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crop \n VEST(a top\/article of clothing for the upper half of the body) **placed below**(under, in a down clue) **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"hideous Afghan robe\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adult with superior accessory (7)","output":"### Answer: ABETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: accessory \n A(abbrev. for \"adult\") **plus**(with) BETTER(superior in some specific way).\nDefn: An \u2026 in the commitment of a crime, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More sprightly lord embracing queen, king and setter (7)","output":"### Answer: PERKIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More sprightly\n PEER(a lord, one of the nobles) **containing**(embracing) [R(abbrev. for \"Regina\"\/a queen) + K(abbrev. for \"king\", in chess notation) **plus**(and) I(self-referential pronoun for the setter of this crossword)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog jumps up to grab panini in the middle (7)","output":"### Answer: SPANIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) LEAPS(jumps) **containing**(to grab) **middle 2 letters of**(\u2026 in the middle) \"panini\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unfortunately sneaky about commercial (5)","output":"### Answer: SADLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unfortunately\n SLY(sneaky\/cunning) **containing**(about) AD(abbrev. for \"advertisement\"\/a commercial promoting a product, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Directed towards back street to get unusual kind of medicine (7)","output":"### Answer: NOSTRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind of medicine\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) ON(directed towards\/aimed at \u2026, as in \"attacks on his integrity\") + ST(abbrev. for \"street\") **plus**(to get) RUM(unusual\/odd).\nDefn: \u2026 prepared by an unqualified person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game, unfinished one, about to keep John playing (7)","output":"### Answer: MAHJONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, about) \"game\"(one, referring to the definition in the clue) **minus**\n**its last letter**(unfinished \u2026) **containing**(to keep) **anagram of**(\u2026 playing) JOHN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small instrument for cutting (5)","output":"### Answer: SHARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cutting\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + HARP(a musical instrument)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Photo capturing Heather with South American catapult (9)","output":"### Answer: SLINGSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: American catapult\n SHOT(a still photo) **containing**(capturing) [LING(heather, the dominant flowering plant in most European heathland) + S(abbrev. for \"south\")].\nDefn:  North American term for a catapult."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely good for former partner to find a girl in Connecticut (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCELLENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely good\n EX(one's former partner in an intimate relationship) **plus**(to find) [ELLEN(a girl's name) **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for Connecticut, the US state)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instruction for players from City \u2013 \"Try accepting a bit of responsibility\" (5)","output":"### Answer: LARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instruction for players\n LA(abbrev. for Los Angeles, the US city) + GO(a try\/an attempt) **containing**(accepting) **1st letter of**(a bit of) \"responsibility\".\nDefn: \u2026\/musicians to play slowly and in a dignified style."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heard gossip on the way back implicating earl (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heard\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 on the way back) DIRT(gossip about someone that could be damaging if revealed) **containing**(implicating) E(abbrev. for \"earl\").\nDefn: \u2026 in a court of law. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taunt in pub gets social worker justifiably angry (9)","output":"### Answer: INDIGNANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: justifiably angry\n DIG(a taunt\/a mocking remark) **contained in**(in) INN(a pub) **plus**(gets) ANT(a social insect, perhaps one that belongs to the worker caste). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tory uncertainty brought about negative effect for sure (9)","output":"### Answer: CONFIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sure\n CON(abbrev. for a member of the Conservative Party, a Tory) + **reversal of**(\u2026 brought about) IF(an uncertainty\/a supposition, as in \"there are too many ifs in the proposal\") + DENT(a negative effect\/a little damage, as in \"he suffered a dent to his self-confidence\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife taken in by a trace of local intonation (5)","output":"### Answer: TWANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: local intonation\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") **contained in**(taken in by) TANG(a trace\/a suggestion of). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After an awkward situation May oddly gets lucky (5)","output":"### Answer: JAMMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: lucky\n JAM(an awkward\/difficult situation to be in) + **1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026 oddly) \"May\".\nDefn: \u2026 in British slang. Did she get lucky?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Almost certain to aim at the queen after king's capitulation (9)","output":"### Answer: SURRENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: capitulation\n \"sure\"(certain\/definite) **minus ****its last letter**(Almost \u2026) **plus**(to) [END(an aim\/an objective) **plus**(at) [ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the queen) **placed after**(after) R(abbrev. for \"Rex\", king in Latin)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vital cure not exactly profitable (9)","output":"### Answer: LUCRATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: profitable\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 not exactly) VITAL CURE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country in Africa principally associated with secret society (5)","output":"### Answer: TONGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 principally) \"Africa\" **placed after**(associated with) TONG(a Chinese secret society often associated with organised crime).\nDefn: \u2026 not in Africa but in Polynesia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely stoical about lawyer facing jail for slander (7)","output":"### Answer: SCANDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: slander\n **1st and last letters of**(Extremely) \"stoical\" **containing**(about) [DA(abbrev. for \"District Attorney\", a US lawyer) **placed after**(facing) CAN(slang for jail\/prison)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tad lewd novel's pretentious writing (7)","output":"### Answer: TWADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pretentious writing\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 novel) TAD LEWD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starting to develop a hint of nastiness prior to ascent (7)","output":"### Answer: NASCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Starting to develop\n **1st letter of**(a hint of) \"nastiness\" **plus**(prior to) ASCENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sanction changes to cover husband's means of support (9)","output":"### Answer: STANCHION \n ### Explanation: Definition: means of support\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 changes) SANCTION **containing**(to cover) H(abbrev. for \"husband\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drive back from dance without Penny (5)","output":"### Answer: REPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drive back\n REEL(a lively Scottish or Irish folk dance) **containing**(without) P(abbrev. for \"penny\", in British currency)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transfix my French setter with an increase in sound (9)","output":"### Answer: MESMERIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transfix\n MES(French for \"my\" as in \"mes amis et moi\") + ME(self-referential pronoun for the setter of this puzzle) **plus**(with) **homophone of**(\u2026 in sound) \"rise\"(an increase, in quantity, say).\nThe clue also works with the non-American spelling of the solution and without the homophone. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Damp from fine spray carrying over (5)","output":"### Answer: MOIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Damp\n MIST(a fine spray of tiny droplets) **containing**(carrying)O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Point out frivolous noble earlier (9)","output":"### Answer: HIGHLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Point out\n LIGHT(frivolous\/without much serious purpose or value) **placed below**(\u2026 earlier, in a down clue) HIGH(noble\/of superior rank or status). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Additional concern after losing opener (5)","output":"### Answer: OTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Additional\n \"bother\"(to feel concern for\/to take interest in, as in \"don't bother about him; he can do whatever he wants\") **minus ****its 1st letter**(after losing opener).\nDefn: \u2026\/more, as in \"my other concern is \u2026\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Total nonsense from the start in one statement (9)","output":"### Answer: UTTERANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: statement\n UTTER(total\/absolute) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 from the start) \"nonsense\" **contained in**(in) ACE(one\/a single spot on a playing card or die)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City giving Hearts a goalkeeper? (5)","output":"### Answer: HANOI \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n H(abbrev. for the Hearts suit in card games, like bridge) + A + NO.I(the number 1, usually, on the jersey worn by the goalkeeper in a football team, with the Roman numeral substitution).\nDefn: \u2026, capital of Vietnam. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trod carefully with advice to my boss (7)","output":"### Answer: TIPTOED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trod carefully\n TIP(a piece of useful advice) + TO + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\", the boss of the setter using the latter's self-referential possessive pronoun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Determined to achieve results from speech, you are being frank (7)","output":"### Answer: CANDOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: being frank\n [CAN-DO](describing a determination to achieve results, as in \"his can-do attitude when presented with a problem is admirable\") + **homophone of**(from speech,) \"you are\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Congress in recess \u2014 why? (5)","output":"### Answer: NOOKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Congress\n NOOK(a recess\/a small space partly sheltered or hidden) + Y(letter representing \"why\" in mobile phone texting).\nDefn: \u2026\/intercourse of the sexual kind, the name perhaps derived from the root noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Statesman right at home in city and country (9)","output":"### Answer: OKLAHOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Statesman\n OK(abbrev. for \"okay\"\/right\/agreed) **plus**(at)H(abbrev. for \"home\"? or \"house\"?) **contained in**(in) [LA(abbrev. for the US city of Los Angeles) + OMAN(a Middle Eastern country)].\nDefn: One from the US state of Oklahoma."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The idea (not at first accepted) I felt certain worked (8,7)","output":"### Answer: DEFINITE ARTICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 worked) [\"idea\" **minus 1st letter of**(not at first \u2026) \"accepted\" + I FELT CERTAIN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harass Cambridge head in dark blue truck (9)","output":"### Answer: PERSECUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harass\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 head) \"Cambridge\" **contained in**(in) [PERSE(a dark greyish-blue colour) + UTE(in Australia, a utility vehicle\/truck)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paul, Harry and Nick displaying hearts of gold (5)","output":"### Answer: AURIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: of gold\n **Middle letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 displaying hearts) \"Paul, Harry and Nick\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing left of Neymar? Card following (3,4)","output":"### Answer: FAN CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: following\n FA(abbrev. for the expletive \"f**k all\"\/nothing) + **1st letter of**(left of, in an across clue) \"Neymar\" + CLUB(one of 13 cards of the suit of clubs in a deck of playing cards).\nAnd if you hated maths, you might express it thus, limerick-ally:\nA mathematician named Hall\nHad a hexahedronical ball\u2014\nAnd the square of its weight\nPlus his pecker's times eight,\nWas four fifths of five eighths of f**k all."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Successful investment in the stock market? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: CASH COW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Successful investment in the stock market\n Cryptic defn: A lucrative\/successful investment in the share\/stock market, with \"stock\" also referring collectively to farm animals like cows, etc.\/livestock."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top one with murder conviction finally (5)","output":"### Answer: CROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\n CROW(a group of which birds is called \"a murder of crows\") + **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"conviction\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Row about drugs backfired for criminal (9)","output":"### Answer: RACKETEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: criminal\n RACKET(a row\/loud unpleasant noise) + **reversal of**(\u2026 backfired) [RE(about\/with reference to) + E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restrained individual behind leading politicians (8-2)","output":"### Answer: BUTTONED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restrained\n [ONE(an individual) **placed below**(\u2026 leading, in a down clue) BUTT(one's buttocks\/behind)] + DUP(abbrev. for the Democratic Unionist Party, Northern Irish politicians)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breaks journey \u2014 road bad after work's ending in chaos (5,3)","output":"### Answer: STOPS OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Breaks journey \n ST(abbrev. for \"street\"\/a road) + [ OFF(bad\/gone rotten) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) + OP(abbrev. for \"operation\"\/an organised activity involving a number of people) + **last letter of**(ending in) \"chaos\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ship's store close to empty (6)","output":"### Answer: ARGOSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ship\n ARGOS(a general merchandise store of the Argos retail chain in the UK) + **last letter of**(close to) \"empty \".\nDefn: A large merchant ship."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lady turned up naked in exotic shows (4)","output":"### Answer: ENID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lady\n **Reversal of**(turned up) **and hidden in**(\u2026 shows) \"naked in exotic\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nice places abroad where writers gather (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PENCIL CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: where writers gather\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 abroad) NICE PLACES.\nDefn: \u2026, not authors, but writing implements."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winger listened to talk of success? (8)","output":"### Answer: WHINCHAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winger\n **Homophone of**(listened to) [\"win chat\"](what one might term talk about a win\/a success)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grass is doing well (6)","output":"### Answer: INFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grass\n [IN FORM](doing\/performing well, as one might describe a sportsman).\nDefn: To tell the police of someone's criminal activities."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Train's turned up? Don't believe him! (4)","output":"### Answer: LIAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't believe him\n **Reversal of**(\u2026's turned up, in a down clue) RAIL(to go by rail or train\/to rail\/to train)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Has more than university books to accommodate \u2014 this is one (10)","output":"### Answer: OUTNUMBERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Has more than\n U(abbrev. for \"university\") **contained in**(\u2026 to accommodate) OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament, collection of books in the Bible) + NUMBERS(one of the books\/this is one, in the Old Testament)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer depicted old queen briefly imprisoned after revolution (4,6)","output":"### Answer: NOEL COWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 after revolution) {DRAWN(depicted graphically) **containing**(\u2026 imprisoned) [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + CLEO(briefly\/short for Cleopatra, queen of Ancient Egypt)]}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short of Liberal dons? That's annoying (8)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: annoying\n NEEDING(short of\/wanting) **containing**(\u2026 dons) L(abbrev. for a Liberal, a politician of the Liberal Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 'These boats have a wickerwork frame' \u2014 see, they are founts of wisdom (8)","output":"### Answer: CORACLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'These boats have a wickerwork frame'\n C(acronym for \"see\" in mobile phone texting, as in \"c u\") + ORACLES(founts of wisdom\/persons or things regarded as sources of infallible advice)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chance of money abroad lifted doctor (6)","output":"### Answer: RANDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chance\n RAND(unit of money abroad, viz. in South Africa) + **reversal of**(lifted, in a down clue) MO(abbrev. for \"Medical Officer\", a doctor who heads a public health organisation).\nDefn: \u2026\/accidental\/happening without method or conscious decision."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wears scruffy clothing for November comeback (6)","output":"### Answer: ANSWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: comeback\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 scruffy) WEARS **containing**(clothing for) N(letter represented by \"November\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rich with a hundred, in truth (4)","output":"### Answer: FACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: truth\n FAT(rich) **containing**(with \u2026, in) C(Roman numeral for a \"hundred\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: His mate lays one decrepit redhead off (4)","output":"### Answer: COCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: His mate lays\n \"crock\"(one who is decrepit\/worn out or ruined because of old age or neglect) **minus**(\u2026 off) **1st letter of**(\u2026head) \"red\".\nDefn: \u2026 eggs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roll over for one at sea (4)","output":"### Answer: LOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: at sea\n \"list\"(a roll\/a register of names) **with** O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores) **replacing**(for) \"L\"(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: Without a clue or understanding."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tragic priestess with romantic Roman (5)","output":"### Answer: NORMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tragic priestess\n **Anagram of**(romantic) ROMAN.\nDefn: \u2026, main character in Bellini's opera of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound virtuous (4)","output":"### Answer: GOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound,virtuous\n Double defn: 1st: Without defect; and 2nd: Possessing moral virtue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Practical joker swallows small gemstone (6)","output":"### Answer: JASPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: gemstone\n JAPER(one who japes\/plays practical jokes) **containing**(swallows) S(abbrev. for \"small\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In case of emergency chooses sharp tools (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ICE PICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sharp tools\n ICE(acronym for \"in case of emergency\", the pseudonym for the number, stored in one's mobile phone, to be contacted should one be caught in an emergency) + PICKS(chooses out of two or more options)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discovered spotted dick originally eaten for dessert (5,3)","output":"### Answer: APPLE PIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dessert\n \"dappled\"(marked with spots or round patches) **minus ****its 1st and last letters**(Discovered \/dis-covered\/having the cover removed, like in the construction of \"disconnected\") + PI(abbrev. for \"private investigator\"\/dick, in slang) + **1st letter of**(originally) \"eaten\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surrenders products (6)","output":"### Answer: YIELDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surrenders,products\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 generated or produced in agriculture or industry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Line in metaphor about old women (7)","output":"### Answer: TOWROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Line\n TROPE(the metaphorical use of a word or expression) **containing**(about) [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + W(abbrev. for \"women\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gas results from cook quitting heroin substitute (7)","output":"### Answer: METHANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gas\n \"methadone\"(a substitute drug for heroin, used in the treatment of heroin addiction) **minus**(\u2026 quitting) \"do\"(to cook food to a degree required by the consumer, as in \"How'd you like me to do your steak \u2013 rare, medium or well done or anywhere in between?\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 7's time Surrey town (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 7\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **contained in**(in) ESHER(town in Surrey, England).\nDefn: A book in the Old Testament, answer to 7 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drills French joiner used to make toy (5,3)","output":"### Answer: TRAIN SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: toy\n TRAINS(drills\/instructs one how to perform a task) + ET(French for \"and\", the word joining clauses in a sentence in English grammar). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 24 hours following member of the Addams family (8)","output":"### Answer: THURSDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 24 hours following member of the Addams family\n Cryptic defn: The 24 hours\/the day after\/following Wednesday, the little girl in The Addams Family TV series."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Promote Government department's territory (6)","output":"### Answer: FOSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Promote\n FO(abbrev. for the Foreign Office, a Government department)'S + TER(abbrev. for \"territory\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Books about former fashion retailer (4)","output":"### Answer: NEXT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fashion retailer\n NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, the collection of books in the Bible) **containing**(about) EX-(prefix signifying \"former\"\/once, as in \"ex-President\").\nDefn: British multinational \u2026 "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Members of mass audience from the Middle East (5)","output":"### Answer: SAUDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: from the Middle East\n **Hidden in**(Members of) \"mass audience\".\nDefn: \u2026 country of Saudi Arabia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very possibly my hole in the ground (4)","output":"### Answer: WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very possibly,my,hole in the ground\n Triple defn: 1st: As in \"It could very possibly be a hoax\"; 2nd: An interjection expressing surprise or dismay, as in \"My! He's gone too far this time!\" "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink knocked back in Colorado Springs (4)","output":"### Answer: SODA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **Reversal of**(knocked back) **and ****hidden in**(in) \"Colorado Springs\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sponge Bob first sees painter (8)","output":"### Answer: STIPPLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: painter\n TIPPLER(a sponge\/a heavy consumer of alcoholic drinks) **placed below**(\u2026 first, in a down clue) S(abbrev. for \"shilling\", the former British currency unit, nicknamed a \"bob\").\nDefn: \u2026 who uses the technique of marking numerous small dots or specks on the painted surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Net of hospital department charge (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Net\n ENT(abbrev. for the Ear, Nose and Throat specialist department in a hospital) + RAP(in N. America, a charge\/a formal accusation of having committed a criminal offence).\nDefn: \u2026\/to catch."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mosaic maker hosts artists's preview (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAILER \n ### Explanation: Definition: preview\n TILER(a mosaic tile maker) **containing**(hosts) RA(post-nominal letters for a member of the Royal Academy of the Arts\/an artist).\nDefn: \u2026\/a series of extracts shown or broadcast as advance publicity for an upcoming film or programme."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detective acquires basic skill after month with English novel (4,4)","output":"### Answer: JANE EYRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: novel\n EYE(slang for a detective, as in \"a private eye\") **containing**(acquires) R(one of the 3Rs\/the basic skills of 'reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) [JAN(abbrev. for the month of January) **plus**(with) E(abbrev. for \"English\")]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setter leaves explosive fire (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fire\n \"gel\"(a setter\/a soft liquid substance that can set\/gel and become solid) **deleted from**(leaves) \"gelignite\"(a gel used as an explosive) "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Job for one to criticise king (4)","output":"### Answer: BOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Job for one\n BOO(to criticise\/to show disapproval by uttering \"boos\") + K(abbrev. for \"king\" in chess notation).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. one of the books in the Bible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plans to involve Labour leader in revolutionary standstill (5)","output":"### Answer: PLOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plans\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Labour\" **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(revolutionary) STOP(a standstill)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tightly packed foxholes with earth (5)","output":"### Answer: DENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tightly packed\n DENS(foxholes\/foxes' homes) **plus**(with) E(abbrev. for \"earth\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adult in despair about heaven (8)","output":"### Answer: PARADISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: heaven\n A(abbrev. for \"adult\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 about) DESPAIR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Workers welcoming South American with tools (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDSAWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tools\n HANDS(workers engaged in manual labour) **containing**(welcoming) [S(abbrev. for \"south\") + A(abbrev. for \"American\") + W(abbrev. \"with\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support set to remain (4,3)","output":"### Answer: STAY PUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: remain\n STAY(something used as a support\/a prop) + PUT(to set\/to place on, as in \"he set the book on the table\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group of scientists occupying shelters in woods (6)","output":"### Answer: HURSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: woods\n RS(abbrev. for the Royal Society, an organisation that supports and promotes excellence in science) **contained in**(occupying) HUTS(simple single-story buildings used as shelters).\nDefn: \u2026\/groves."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A fine fine business (6)","output":"### Answer: AFFAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: business\n A + F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + FAIR(fine, as with \"fine weather conditions\").\nDefn: \u2026\/a matter that is one's responsibility."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take note of the editor (4)","output":"### Answer: HEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take note\n **Hidden in**(of) \"the editor\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strips head off fish (4)","output":"### Answer: EELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n \"peels\"(strips, eg. one's clothing) **minus ****its 1st letter**(head off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feel unhappy about poetry putting oneself down? (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: FELO DE SE \n ### Explanation: Definition: putting oneself down\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unhappy) FEEL **containing**(about) ODES(form of poetry).\nDefn: In Anglo-Latin, putting down\/killing oneself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the light, dealer's ultimate object of quest! (6)","output":"### Answer: RARITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: object of quest\n RAY(a beam of light) **containing**(In the \u2026) [**last letter of**(\u2026's ultimate) \"dealer\" + IT(pronoun for an object\/thing)].\nDefn:  As above, with \"object\" doing double duty;**\nor, if you object to \"object\" doing double duty:\nDefn:  The whole clue with \"it\"=object of quest."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not leave time to visit state (4)","output":"### Answer: STAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not leave\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **contained in**(to visit) SAY(to state\/to voice)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deficits in coordination dip, as X-rays sadly show (10)","output":"### Answer: DYSPRAXIAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deficits in coordination\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sadly show) DIP, AS X-RAYS.\nDefn: \u2026 due to a disorder in brain development during childhood."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roget's last edition, which forms the basis of culture (6)","output":"### Answer: TISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the basis of culture\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's last) \"Roget\" + ISSUE(an edition of, say, a magazine).\nDefn: On which biological cells may be cultured."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A radical unknown line taken by new clergy (8)","output":"### Answer: GLYCERYL \n ### Explanation: Definition: A radical\n [Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in maths) + L(abbrev. for \"line\")] **placed after**(taken by) **anagram of**(new) CLERGY.\nDefn: \u2026 in chemistry, derived from glycerol aka glycerine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chief supplier of element strong ale naturally retains (6)","output":"### Answer: GALENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chief supplier of element\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 retains) \"strong ale naturally\".\nDefn: An ore that is the most important source\/chief supplier of the chemical element, lead."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It whitens stretch of shore round front of lake (6)","output":"### Answer: BLEACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: It whitens\n BEACH(the sandy stretch of shore) **containing**(round) **1st letter of**(front of) \"lake\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not wriggling clear of porters, even in a pickle or jam? (8)","output":"### Answer: PRESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: jam\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in a pickle) [\"porters, even\" **minus**(\u2026 wriggling clear of \u2026) \"Not\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good indication of the appearance of spring nuts? (6)","output":"### Answer: CUCKOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good indication of the appearance of spring,nuts\n Double Defn. 1: The migratory bird whose arrival signals the start\/appearance of spring in Europe; and 2nd: \u2026\/insane."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Debt compiler has for Listener's ace, one of fifty (4)","output":"### Answer: IOWA \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of fifty\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 for Listener) \"I owe\"(compiler\/setter of this crossword, using the self-referential pronoun, acknowledging that he has a debt) + A(abbrev. for \"ace\", the playing card with one pip).\nDefn: \u2026, the number of states in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Republican enemy brought to order by independent (6)","output":"### Answer: YEMENI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Republican\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 brought to order) ENEMY **plus**\n(by) I(abbrev. for an Independent, a politician who is not a member of a political party).**\nDefn: Citizen of the Republic of Yemen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely tough work environment causing various ailments (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SALT MINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely tough work environment\n **Anagram of**(various) AILMENTS.\nDefn: \u2026, literally or metaphorically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adhering to socialist principles following Tories' first victory in part of contest (4-4)","output":"### Answer: LEFT WING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adhering to socialist principles\n [F(abbrev. for \"following\") + **1st letter of**(\u2026' first) \"Tories\" + WIN(victory)] **contained in**(in) LEG(a part\/a stage of a contest consisting of more than one encounter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Murderous guy 'How does it end?' (4)","output":"### Answer: GORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Murderous\n [G OR Y](answer to the question: What letter is at either end of the word \"guy\"\/it, or, How does \"guy\"\/it end]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: College's official notice lecturer's got in working party (6)","output":"### Answer: BEADLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: College's official\n [AD(short for \"advertisement\"\/promotional notice) + L(abbrev. for \"lecturer\")] **contained in**(\u2026's got in) BEE(in the US, a group of people coming together to do communal work\/a working party).\nDefn: A ceremonial officer in a college."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old craft displayed by great striker keeping City up (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ARK ROYAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old craft\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) [LARA(Brian, a Trinidadian international cricketer, acknowledged as one of the greatest strikers\/batsmen) **containing**(keeping) YORK(city in England)].\nDefn: The first of ships so-called was the flagship of the English fleet which fought the Spanish Armada. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upcoming event in which tri-champ and rider explode into action? (4,2,4,2,8)","output":"### Answer: PRIX DE L\u2019ARC DE TRIOMPHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upcoming event\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 into action) [TRI-CHAMP **plus**(and) RIDER EXPLODE].\nDefn: The second most prestigious horse race, to be run this Sunday in Paris. And refer to preamble about tri-champ attempt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perpetual happiness finally found by not a large charwoman? (6)","output":"### Answer: STEADY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perpetual\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"happiness\" **plus**(found by) \"tea lady\"(a char-\/tea woman\/lady serving tea) **minus**(not \u2026) [\"a\" + \"l\"(abbrev. for \"large\")]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learning is necessary, helping to raise the standard (6)","output":"### Answer: ENSIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: standard\n **Hidden in**(\u2026, helping) **reversal of**(\u2026 to raise) \"Learning is necessary\".\nDefn: \u2026\/a flag."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eyed banking special credit to support class printing (10)","output":"### Answer: SILKSCREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: printing\n SEEN(eyed\/observed) **containing**(banking) { [S(abbrev. for \"special\") + CR(abbrev. for \"credit\", in financial accounting)] **placed below**(to support, in a down clue) ILK(class\/type) }. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inducing sleep at last, spin concentric circles? (8)","output":"### Answer: NARCOTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inducing sleep\n **Last letter of**(at last,) \"spin\" + [O(letter representing a circle) **contained in the centre of** ARCTIC(Circle, the northern latitude)(**concentric circles**)]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No kid who plays trick (8)","output":"### Answer: HOODWINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: trick\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 plays) NO KID WHO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goes missing at draws (6)","output":"### Answer: TEMPTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: draws\n \"attempts\"(goes\/tries at doing something) **minus**(missing) \"at\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regarding Harcourt and Sheeran, say, as clarinet and saxophone? (6)","output":"### Answer: REEDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: as clarinet and saxophone\n RE(regarding\/with reference to) + ~~EDS~~ ED,ED(~~plural of~~ twice the first name of Harcourt as well as Sheeran, both singer-songwriters).\nDefn: \u2026, examples of\/say, instruments with vibrating reeds in their mouthpieces. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In college, something for acting Head of English Language (6)","output":"### Answer: CREOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Language\n [C(abbrev. for \"college\") + ROLE(something for acting\/a part to be acted in, say, a play or film)] **containing**(In \u2026) **1st letter of**(Head of) \"English\".\nDefn: A mother tongue developed from a mixture of languages."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deprived of wings aviator gets woman (4)","output":"### Answer: IRMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: woman\n \"airman\"(an aviator\/a pilot) **minus its 1st and last letters**(Deprived of wings)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Difficult time after baby's head is delivered (7)","output":"### Answer: BROUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: delivered\n [ROUGH(difficult\/unpleasant, as in \"I had a rough time in school\") + T(abbrev. for \"time\") + **placed after**(after) **1st letter of**(\u2026's head) \"baby\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaves fellow changing oil to get on (7)","output":"### Answer: FOLIAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaves\n F(abbrev. for \"Fellow\") + **anagram of**(changing) OIL + AGE(to get on, say, in years)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man is one of those I'll report (4)","output":"### Answer: ISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man is one of those\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 report) \"I'll\".\nDefn: \u2026 islands; this one is in the Irish Sea."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tory's contribution to party flyer (10)","output":"### Answer: BLUEBOTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flyer\n BLUE(a Tory\/a supporter of the Conservative Party, whose political colour is blue) + BOTTLE(usually, of wine, brought by a guest as his\/her contribution to the party\/get-together). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evening with film stars ahead (6)","output":"### Answer: SUNSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evening\n ET(the Spielberg film with the extra-terrestrial main character) **placed after**(\u2026 ahead) SUNS(stars in the universe similar to our sun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old seabird's regularly able to get outside (8)","output":"### Answer: EXTERNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: outside\n EX-(prefix signifying \"old\"\/formerly) + TERN(a seabird) + **1st and 3rd letters of**(regularly) \"able\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Camera set to show off some delights of Cornwall (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CREAM TEAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: some delights of Cornwall\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to show off) CAMERA SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some of meze's typically full of beans (5)","output":"### Answer: ZESTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: full of beans\n **Hidden in**(Some of) \"meze's typically\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holiday snap (5)","output":"### Answer: BREAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holiday,snap\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 away from work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Challenged wicked superhero (9)","output":"### Answer: DAREDEVIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: superhero\n DARED(challenged someone to take a risk) + EVIL(wicked)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dance with the French chaps in fine company (8)","output":"### Answer: FLAMENCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance\n [LA(the article \"the\" in French) + MEN(chaps\/fellows)] **contained in**(in) [F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + CO(abbrev. for \"company\"\/a commercial firm)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spotted cat in car (6)","output":"### Answer: JAGUAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spotted cat,car\n Double defn: 2: \u2026 made by the British multinational company, Jaguar Land Rover.**\n\u2026 what the clue says, though not a jaguar nor a Jaguar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In St Lucia you are travelling with care (10)","output":"### Answer: CAUTIOUSLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with care\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 are travelling) ST LUCIA YOU."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quietly set up goody-goody (4)","output":"### Answer: PRIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: goody-goody\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\"\/a musical direction to play quietly\/softly) + RIG(to set up\/to put together a device, equipment, or structure, as in \"to rig a booby trap\").\nDefn: A \u2026 who is unbearably self-righteous and conceited."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The heartless rich I suspect to be more irritating (7)","output":"### Answer: ITCHIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more irritating\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 suspect) [\"The\" **minus its middle letter**(heartless) + RICH I]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poem about unknown ship on year-long journey (7)","output":"### Answer: ODYSSEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: long journey\n ODE(a lyric poem) **containing**(about) [Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics) + SS(abbrev. for \"steam ship\", used in the name for such a ship)] **plus**(on) Y(abbrev. for \"year\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier's prompt resistance brings someone to get us out of trouble (7)","output":"### Answer: RESCUER \n ### Explanation: Definition: someone to get us out of trouble\n RE(abbrev. for a Royal Engineer, a soldier in the engineering branch of the military) + CUE(a prompt\/a signal to indicate to, say, actors or performers to start their performance, speech, etc.) + R(symbol for electrical resistance in physics). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Employers backing unions' resurgence to some extent (5)","output":"### Answer: USERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Employers\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 to some extent) **reversal of**(backing) \"unions' resurgence\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Usual practice to have volunteers set up living area (7)","output":"### Answer: HABITAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: living area\n HABIT(a usual practice) **plus**(to have) **reversal of**(\u2026 set up, in a down clue) TA(abbrev. for the Territorial Army, consisting of volunteers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goes round renovated bistro (6)","output":"### Answer: ORBITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goes round\n **Anagram of**(renovated) BISTRO.\nDefn: \u2026\/travels around a specific point"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Step in when Bury against Everton ends ultimately in violence (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERVENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Step in\n INTER(to bury, say, a corpse) + V(abbrev. for \"versus\"\/against, as with one competitive team against another) + **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 ends) \"Everton\" + **last letter of**(ultimately in) \"violence\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good books contain everything top-class and noble (7)","output":"### Answer: GALLANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: noble\n [G(abbrev. for \"good\") + NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, the collection of books in the Bible)] **containing**() ALL(everything) + A(letter representing the best sort\/top-class)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sort of quite like morning by river, still and noiseless (5,2,1,5)","output":"### Answer: QUIET AS A MOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: still and noiseless\n **Anagram of**(Sort of) QUITE + AS(like\/similar to) + AM(abbrev. for \"ante meridiem\"\/the morning part of the day) **plus**(by) OUSE(the river in N. Yorkshire)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: May watch a special game at other team's ground (4,5)","output":"### Answer: AWAY MATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: game at other team's ground\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 special) MAY WATCH A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lease covers to become sick, retired and dependent (7)","output":"### Answer: RELIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dependent\n RENT(to lease, say, property) **containing**(covers) **reversal of**(\u2026, retired) AIL(to become sick\/ill).\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"to be dependent on someone\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liked to see Joey jumping around in goal (7)","output":"### Answer: ENJOYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liked\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 jumping around) JOEY **contained in**(in) END(a goal\/an objective)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dream home in picture (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dream\n IN(at home\/not out) **contained in**(in) IMAGE(a picture)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money received once I'm working (6)","output":"### Answer: INCOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Money received\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 working) ONCE I'M."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stares open-mouthed at girl taking on monkeys (5)","output":"### Answer: GAPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stares open-mouthed\n G(abbrev. for \"girl\", as in \"gf\"\/girlfriend?) **plus**(taking on) APES(primates\/\"monkeys\" in general use, though apes are larger-sized than monkeys).\n\u2026 not just any girl."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eyeing from here, proves boat is not manoeuvring? (11,4)","output":"### Answer: OBSERVATION POST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eyeing from here\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 manoeuvring) PROVES BOAT IS NOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expression of contempt about colour (5)","output":"### Answer: OCHRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour\n OCH!(in Scottish and Irish, an expression of disapproval\/contempt) + RE(about\/with reference to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly quiet before lunch, say, patchy (9)","output":"### Answer: PIECEMEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: patchy\n **Homophone of**(Reportedly) \"peace\"(quiet) **plus**(before) MEAL(an example of which\/say, is lunch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He takes meat in refurbished Rio cavern (9)","output":"### Answer: CARNIVORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: He takes meat\n **Anagram of**(refurbished) RIO CAVERN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After tips from teetotaller rejected fish (5)","output":"### Answer: TROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n **1st and last letters of**(tips from) \"teetotaller\" **plus**(After \u2026) OUT(rejected\/dismissed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On return, emphasised farmers' body is in sharing arrangement \u2013 sweet (a bit perhaps) (15)","output":"### Answer: DESSERTSPOONFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet (a bit perhaps)\n **Reversal of**(On return) STRESSED(emphasised\/gave particular importance to a point, statement, idea, or syllable in speech or writing) + [NFU(abbrev. for the National Farmers' Union\/body\/organisation) **contained in**(is in) POOL(an agreement for contributors to share usage of their resources, say, cars, finances, etc).\nDefn: A small amount\/a bit of sweet\/dessert measured in a spoon for that purpose, smaller than a tablespoon and larger than a teaspoon."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfume despatched, by sound of it (5)","output":"### Answer: SCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfume\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, by sound of it) \"sent\"(despatched\/forwarded)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A place for bowling impresses writer \u2013 time for correspondence (9)","output":"### Answer: AGREEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: correspondence\n A + GREEN(a place\/the playing area, specifically a closely trimmed lawn, for the game of bowls) **containing**(impresses) ME(the writer of this clue, using the self-referential pronoun) + T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dined alone cut off in plant (9)","output":"### Answer: DANDELION \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) [DINED + \"alone\" **minus** **its last letter**(cut off)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coming back, make fun of our group? That's annoying! (5)","output":"### Answer: SUGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's annoying!\n **Reversal of**(Coming back) [RAG(to make fun of\/to tease) + US(our group, in contrast to \"them\").\nDefn: A euphemism for \"shit\", as an expression of annoyance, as in \"Oh sugar! I just shat (or sugared??) in my pants!\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note usual triers messing about \u2013 dangerous game (7,8)","output":"### Answer: RUSSIAN ROULETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dangerous game\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 messing about) NOTE USUAL TRIERS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Democrats after review accepting old people, important, may move in these (10)","output":"### Answer: MOTORCADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: people, important, may move in these\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after review) DEMOCRATS **containing**(accepting) O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nDefn: VIPs\/important people may move\/parade (or be paraded) in these."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To some extent likes the rackety girl (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n **Hidden in**(To some extent) \"likes the rackety\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note about dance at home \u2013 no palms beyond this? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TREE LINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: no palms beyond this\n TE(ti\/the syllable representing the seventh note in the sol-fa musical scale) **containing**(about) [REEL(a lively Scottish or Irish folk dance) + IN(at home\/not outdoors).\nDefn: The altitude on a mountain, or the northern or southern latitudes beyond which trees, whether palms or other trees, cannot grow because of the extreme environment. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not exactly politician's military life (4)","output":"### Answer: CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: military life\n CA(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about\/not exactly when refering to specific historical points in time) + MP(abbrev. for \"Member of Parliament\"\/a politician)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Row about Maine's abbreviation \u2013 look up and watch maybe (10)","output":"### Answer: TIMEKEEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: watch maybe\n TIER(a row\/an arranged line of similar objects) **containing**(about) [ME(abbrev. for the US state of Maine) + **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) PEEK(to look quickly or slyly)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular group fly perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: INSECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fly perhaps\n IN(popular\/in fashion) + SECT(a sub group of people within, or an offshoot of, a bigger group in a religious, political or philosophical belief system.\nDefn: \u2026\/is an example of, this. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No mixer \u2013 learner, individual needing smooth progress on way up (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LONE WOLF \n ### Explanation: Definition: No mixer\n L(letter associated with, and displayed by, a learner driver) + ONE(an individual\/a singular person) **plus**(needing) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) FLOW(smooth progress on way\/a continuous and steady streaming along)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: From metallics and others (2,2)","output":"### Answer: ET AL \n ### Explanation: Definition: and others\n **Hidden in**(From) \"metallics\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overnight case? No (10)","output":"### Answer: OUTPATIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overnight case? No\n Cryptic defn: Not luggage, but a sick person\/a medical case who visits a hospital but is not warded\/does not stay overnight."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frankly discuss story finally changed with support of country (4,6)","output":"### Answer: TALK TURKEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frankly discuss\n \"tale\"(a story) **with its last letter changed**(finally changed) **placed above**(with support of, in a down clue) TURKEY(the Mediterranean country). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Back in Paris is becoming rigorous in the extreme (8)","output":"### Answer: STERNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: rigorous in the extreme\n STERN(the back end of, say, a ship) + EST(\"is\" in French, the language spoken in Paris)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exaggerated merit of completed series' introduction \u2013 out of date (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERSOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exaggerated merit of\n OVER(completed\/done with) + **1st letter of**(\u2026' introduction) \"series\" + OLD(out of date\/obsolete)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unproved premise in article so idealistic, silly first of all (6)","output":"### Answer: THESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unproved premise\n THE(an article in grammar) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 first of all) \"so idealistic, silly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Describing position of summit, beginning to end (6)","output":"### Answer: EIGHTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Describing position\n HEIGHT(a summit\/the highest point of a mountain, say) **with its 1st letter**(beginning) **moved to the last**(to end).\nDefn: \u2026 of a specific item in the order of a series."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Read about challenge (4)","output":"### Answer: DARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: challenge\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) READ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Type of light knee joint, nothing odd in that (4)","output":"### Answer: NEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type of light\n \"knee joint\" **minus its 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th letters**(nothing odd in that)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Still one is drunk by bar (9)","output":"### Answer: NOISELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) ONE IS **plus**(by) LESS(bar\/except for\/excluding, as in \"he was the best of them bar none\").\nDefn: Not making a sound (nor a movement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resin from tree around eastern island (5)","output":"### Answer: ELEMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resin\n ELM(a tall deciduous tree) **containing**(around) E(abbrev. for \"eastern\") + I(abbrev. for \"island\").\nDefn: \u2026 from a tropical tree."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watches gathering bee getting stuff from woods (7)","output":"### Answer: TIMBERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stuff from woods\n TIMERS(things that measure time\/watches) **containing**(gathering) B(pronounced as \"bee\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With this wash bottom, bent over to get inside (4-3)","output":"### Answer: TWINTUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: With this wash\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, bent over) BUTT(bottom\/buttocks) **containing**(\u2026 inside) WIN(to get\/to secure).\nDefn: A washing machine with, well, twin tubs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doing university? I am not finished yet! (2,2)","output":"### Answer: UP TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doing\n U(abbrev. for \"university\") + PTO(abbrev. for \"please turn over\" as the writer, using the self-referential pronoun, would write at the bottom of the page to indicate he\/she has written more\/is not finished yet).\nDefn: \u2026 as in \"what are you up to these days\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 24 eagles seen flying (10)","output":"### Answer: SENEGALESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 24\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 flying) EAGLES SEEN.\nDefn: An example of an African\/answer to 24 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Each Rolls-Royce incorporates invention that's more advanced (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more advanced\n EA(abbrev. for \"each\") + RR(abbrev. for a \"Rolls-Royce\", the luxury car) **containing**(incorporates) LIE(an invention\/a fabrication).\nDefn: \u2026\/descriptive of a date (of an event) that has been moved to one earlier than originally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soap actor sorry to return to box (7)","output":"### Answer: SHAMPOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soap\n HAM(an actor, a poor one at that) **contained in**(\u2026 to box) **reversal of**(\u2026 to return) OOPS!(an exclamation indicating the recognition of one's own error, as part of an apology\/sorry!)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bring up injured crew at end of bank following this? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TRAIN WRECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: following this\n TRAIN(to teach, especially a child, certain forms of behaviour\/to bring up, as in \"parents bring up their children to respect \u2026\") + **anagram of**(injured) CREW **plus**(at) **last letter of**(end of) \"bank\".\nDefn: \u2026, an event that may precede the extrication\/bringing up of injured crew. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some off-licences busy in France (4)","output":"### Answer: FLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: busy in France\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"off-licences\".\nDefn: The French equivalent of \"busy\"\/slang for a policeman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person one day goes to prison (7)","output":"### Answer: AFRICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person\n A(the article for \"one\"\/a single) + FRI(abbrev. for Friday) **plus**(goes to) CAN(slang for \"prison\").\nDefn: \u2026 from Africa, of course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick next to low tree (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BLUE GUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\n GUM(to stick\/to glue) **placed after**(next to) BLUE(low\/despondent, as in \"I'm feeling blue about you\").\nDefn: An eucalyptus tree from Australia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tailless duck across lake is cut off (5)","output":"### Answer: ELIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut off\n **Last letter deleted from**(Tailless) \"eider\"(a sea duck) **containing**(across) L(abbrev. for \"lake\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Women took in right top for sport (5,4)","output":"### Answer: WATER POLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: sport\n W(abbrev. for \"women\") + ATE(took in orally) + R(abbrev. for \"right\") + POLO(short for a polo shirt\/a top\/an item of clothing for the upper part of the body)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ten pints? Run! Male's mad dash (10,5)","output":"### Answer: INSTRUMENT PANEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dash\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's mad) TEN PINTS? RUN! MALE.\nDefn: \u2026\/short for \"dashboard\", like the one in your car."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Actor with sheet sings from the bottom (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FILM STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actor\n FILM(a thin sheet, as in \"cling film\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 from the bottom, in a down clue) RATS(sings\/tells on someone, especially to the police)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harry's live on TV (5)","output":"### Answer: BESET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harry\n BE(live\/exist) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) SET(short for a TV set)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clothes department blind opened by some workers? (8)","output":"### Answer: MENSWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothes department\n SWEAR(to \"eff and blind\") **placed below**(opened by, in a down clue) MEN(some workers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scenery fills empty theatre one with wings (6)","output":"### Answer: TSETSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one with wings\n SETS(scenery serving as the backdrops in a film set or theatre stage) **contained in**(fills) **inner letters deleted from**(empty) \"theatre\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Around time of birth parent mostly laid out (9)","output":"### Answer: PERINATAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Around time of birth\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) [PARENT + \"laid\" **minus its last letter**(mostly \u2026)].\nDefn: \u2026, a number of weeks before and after."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boil as darling wife is out with man (6)","output":"### Answer: SEETHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boil\n \"sweet\"(darling\/delightful, as in \"my darling wife\") **minus**(\u2026 is out) \"w\"(abbrev. for \"wife\") **plus**(with) HE(third person pronoun for a man). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: London by M1 BMW to come off and park here? (9,6)","output":"### Answer: WIMBLEDON COMMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: park here\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) [LONDON **plus**(by) M1st: BMW **plus**(to) COME].\nDefn: Not a car park, but open land used for recreation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ate out with photo taken (9)","output":"### Answer: PICNICKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ate out\n PIC(short for \"picture\"\/photo) + NICKED(taken unlawfully\/stolen).\nDefn: \u2026 in the open."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They once made music in bed having got end up (8)","output":"### Answer: SACKBUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They once made music\n SACK(bed, as in \"a roll in the sack\") **plus**(having got) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) STUB(the end of a cigarette or similar-shaped object after use). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover off Floyd LP got translated in many languages (8)","output":"### Answer: POLYGLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in many languages\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 translated) [\"Floyd\" **minus** **its 1st and last letters**(Cover off \u2026) + LP GOT].\nThe \"Floyd\" of Pink Floyd, of course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regretfully accepting single father needs help (6)","output":"### Answer: AFRAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regretfully accepting\n A(single\/one) + FR(abbrev. for \"father\", a priest) **plus**(needs) AID(help).\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"I'm afraid I'm not up to it tonight\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note on present having name (6)","output":"### Answer: RENOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: having name\n RE(the second note in the sol-fa music scale) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) NOW(the present time) **plus**(having) N(abbrev. for \"name\").\nThe last 2 words in the clue doing double duty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Groom to rush taking top off (5)","output":"### Answer: CURRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Groom\n \"scurry\"(to rush\/move off in haste) **minus** **its 1st letter**(taking top off, in a down clue).\nDefn: \u2026 a horse with a, well, curry comb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She can't grasp novel I mused about (5,2,4)","output":"### Answer: VENUS DE MILO \n ### Explanation: Definition: She can't grasp\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) NOVEL I MUSED.\nDefn: \u2026 as she's armless \u2013 and a statue to boot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Italian scorer's second offence in Ireland (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSSINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian scorer\n [S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + SIN(an offence)] **contained in**(in) ROI(abbrev. for the Republic of Ireland).\nDefn: \u2026 of music, of course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chance of finding furry creature in outskirts of Laxey (7)","output":"### Answer: LOTTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chance\n OTTER(a furry creature) **contained in**(in) **1st and last letters of**(outskirts of) \"Laxey\".\nDefn: \u2026\/an event that is dictated by chance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Career knock will slow your progress down (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPEED BUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: will slow your progress down\n SPEED(to career\/to move very fast) + BUMP(a knock\/a light blow).\nDefn: It \u2026 when in a moving vehicle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She inspires weary author occasionally (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: She inspires\n **2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th letters of**(\u2026 occasionally) \"weary author\".\nDefn: The mythological Greek Muse who inspired writers of love poetry in ancient cultures. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Only half of them wait for discharge (4)","output":"### Answer: EMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: discharge\n **Last 2 letters, respectively, of**(Only half of) \"them wait\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Energy firm recruits city guide \u2014 it could spark something off (4,6)","output":"### Answer: FIRE HAZARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: it could spark something off\n FIRE(energy\/fervour) + HARD(firm\/not giving way) **containing**(recruits) A-Z(the city guide in written form). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calculate moth deaths resulting from mutation (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: DO THE MATHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calculate\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 resulting from mutation) MOTH DEATHS.\nAs constructed, the clue has to be read as \"more deaths\" result from mutation of the solution."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entertainer gets laugh changing square to circle \u2026 (4)","output":"### Answer: HOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entertainer\n \"hoot\"(a short outburst of laughter) **with** \"S\"(abbrev. for \"square\") **replacing**(changing \u2026 to \u2026) \"o\"(letter representing a circle).\nAs constructed, the clue has to be read as one gets \"hoot\" by changing the \"s\" in the solution. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: it starts mostly in response to humour (5)","output":"### Answer: MIRTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: it starts mostly in response to humour\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts) \"mostly in response to humour\".\nDefn: Amusement as a result\/in response to humour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We stop for broadcast that's quietly influential (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SOFT POWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's quietly influential\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) WE STOP FOR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note stink over ball delivery (7)","output":"### Answer: OBSERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over) BO(abbrev. for \"body odour\"\/a stink) + SERVE(a ball delivery initiating play in games like tennis and badminton). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overlooked bidder on giving piece back (7)","output":"### Answer: IGNORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overlooked\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 piece) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) \"bidder on giving\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not the main way nurses get assigned to teams, reportedly (4,7)","output":"### Answer: SIDE STREETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not the main way\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, reportedly) [\"treats\"(nurses\/provides care and cure) **placed after**(get assigned to) SIDES(opposing teams in a competitive match)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compile ten diverse tests for those claiming special needs (6,9)","output":"### Answer: VESTED INTERESTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: those claiming special needs\n **Anagram of**(Compile) TEN DIVERSE TESTS.\nDefn: Persons or groups with their own particular reasons\/special needs for being involved, usually for gain of some sort."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female spirit essential to sonata Grieg made (5)","output":"### Answer: NAIAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female spirit\n **Middle letters, respectively, of**(essential to) \"sonata Grieg made\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spanish agreement to adopt multi-variable incentives (7)","output":"### Answer: STIMULI \n ### Explanation: Definition: incentives\n SI(Spanish word for \"yes\"\/agreement) **containing**(to adopt) **anagram of**(\u2026-variable) MULTI."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extra! Extra! Leaders concealing crops loss (7)","output":"### Answer: ECLIPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: loss\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 Leaders) \"Extra! Extra!\" **containing**(concealing) CLIPS(crops\/cuts short with, say, scissors).\nDefn: \u2026 of significance or power, as in \"the rise of online shopping will lead to the eclipse of the brick-and-mortar shops\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breathing excitedly with run out secured (2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: IN THE BAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: secured\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 excitedly) [\"Breathing\" **minus**(with \u2026 out) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Invite trouble when preparing early bird meal? (4,1,3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: OPEN A CAN OF WORMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invite trouble\n \u2026(whimsically, prepare to feed the early birds, who proverbially get the worms)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Castaway picked up broadcast by sailors (6)","output":"### Answer: CRUSOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Castaway\n **Homophone of**(picked up) [\"sow\"(to broadcast\/to strew, say, seeds on the ground) **placed below**(by, in a down clue) \"crew\"(a group of sailors working on a ship).\nDefn: Robinson, the protagonist of Daniel Defoe's book. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legend next to Bond? (2,4)","output":"### Answer: BY WORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legend\n BY(next to spatially, as in \"by my side\") + WORD(a bond\/an undertaking, as in \"I give my word that I'll do it\").\nDefn: \u2026\/someone or something cited as a notable and outstanding example or personification of something.\nI didn't quite get this one, being misled by the wrong numeration: it should be either (2-4) or (6), not (2,4). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It gives potter one after table ends secured (8)","output":"### Answer: TETHERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: secured\n [THE RED](it\/one of the red balls, that when potted gives\/adds one point to the score of a snooker player) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 ends) \"table\".\nDefn: \u2026\/tied an animal to restrict its movement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fools buttonholed doctor in pairs (6)","output":"### Answer: DUMBOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fools\n MB(abbrev. for \"Medicinae Baccalaureus\"\/Bachelor of Medicine\/a doctor to you and me) **contained in**(buttonholed \u2026 in) DUOS(pairs of people or things in music or entertainment, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rawness surprisingly can give you what you're looking for here (7)","output":"### Answer: ANSWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: what you're looking for here\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 surprisingly) RAWNESS.\nDefn: \u2026, ie. you as a solver and here as in the crossword."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That woman's taking in newspaper that is more powerful (7)","output":"### Answer: HEFTIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more powerful\n HER(that woman\/third person feminine pronoun) **containing**(\u2026's taking in) [FT(abbrev. for the Financial Times newspaper) + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outburst, as I get stuck in traffic (6)","output":"### Answer: TIRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outburst\n I **contained in**(get stuck in) TRADE(traffic\/the buying and selling of goods or services, usually illegally)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punishment after removing an extremely small amount of money (5)","output":"### Answer: PENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: extremely small amount of money\n \"penance\"(punishment inflicted on oneself for a wrongdoing) **minus**(after removing) \"an\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pack case for accordion (7-3)","output":"### Answer: SQUEEZE BOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: accordion\n PACK(to cram\/squeeze into) + BOX(a case for items such as pencils, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shrewd signal saving time (4)","output":"### Answer: CUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shrewd\n CUE(a signal to someone to start, say, speaking) **containing**(saving) T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: \u2026\/cunning, as in the admonishment: \"Don't be cute with me!\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack plug taken by English hack (4)","output":"### Answer: JADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hack\n J(abbrev. for \"Jack\", as in the Jack of, say, Hearts playing card) + AD(short for \"advertisement\"\/a plug\/a promotional item) **plus**(taken by) E(abbrev. for \"English\").\nDefn: \u2026\/a worn-out horse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No lines on me in FT, say, after I invested in scheme (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PLAIN PAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: No lines on me\n PAPER(an example of which\/say, is the Financial Times\/FT) **placed after**(after) [I **contained in**(invested in) PLAN(a scheme\/a plot)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cast figure, standing, not right (6)","output":"### Answer: STATUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cast figure\n \"stature\"(one's standing\/importance) **minus**(not) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prayed uneasily in heart of Tashkent and here, in London (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HYDE PARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: here, in London\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 uneasily) PRAYED **contained in**(in) **middle 2 letters of**(heart of) \"Tashkent\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I met GP for treatment involving one old skin complaint (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPETIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: skin complaint\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for treatment) [I MET GP **plus**(involving) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + O(abbrev. for \"old\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor holding a male's umbrella (4)","output":"### Answer: GAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: umbrella\n GP(abbrev. for \"general practitioner\"\/a doctor) **containing**(holding) [A + M(abbrev. for \"male\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unsatisfactory, a king of Mercia (4)","output":"### Answer: OFFA \n ### Explanation: Definition: king of Mercia\n OFF(unsatisfactory\/unacceptable) + A.\nDefn: \u2026 from 757 to 796."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Passenger ship that is stocking good underwear (8)","output":"### Answer: LINGERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: underwear\n LINER(a passenger leisure ship) + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is) **containing**(stocking) G(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sitar playing \u2013 hear genius (8)","output":"### Answer: ARTISTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: genius\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 playing) SITAR + TRY(to hear in a court of law)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: WI member appearing with the French nun's headdress (6)","output":"### Answer: WIMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: nun's headdress\n WI + MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament) **plus**(appearing with) LE(French for \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book produced by Italian in navy, awfully objective (6,4)","output":"### Answer: VANITY FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\n IT(abbrev. for \"Italian\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026, awfully) NAVY + FAIR(objective\/unbiased)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very large jewel brought over by American (4)","output":"### Answer: MEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very large\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 brought over) GEM(a jewel\/a precious stone) **plus**(by) A(abbrev. for \"American\").\nDefn: Prefix for a very large thing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moving after I lost medal (4)","output":"### Answer: GONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: medal\n \"going\"(moving\/travelling) **minus**(after \u2026 lost) \"I\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relish last of salad? Unfortunate dilemma (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DILL PICKLE \n ### Explanation: Last letter of**(last of) \"salad\" + ILL(unfortunate\/unfavourable, as in \"a run of ill-luck\") + PICKLE(a dilemma\/a difficult situation in which one finds oneself)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Question abnormal autumn amount (7)","output":"### Answer: QUANTUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: amount\n Q(abbrev. for \"question\") + **anagram of**(abnormal) AUTUMN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incident in flat ending in arrest (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Incident\n EVEN(flat\/smooth, as in \"an even surface\") + **last letter of**(ending in) \"arrest\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One of Groucho's brothers almost landed on river, going north in airship (8)","output":"### Answer: ZEPPELIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: airship\n \"Zeppo\"(youngest of Groucho Marx's brothers) **minus ****its last letter**(almost) **placed above**(landed on, in a down clue) **reversal of**(\u2026, going north, in a down clue) NILE(Egyptian river)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have bellboy call, different game being required (5,10)","output":"### Answer: BEACH VOLLEYBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: game being required\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, different) HAVE BELLBOY CALL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kane's estate secured by Texan, a dude (6)","output":"### Answer: XANADU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kane's estate\n **Hidden in**(secured by) \"Texan, a dude\".\nDefn: The fictional estate of Charles Foster Kane in Orson Welles' film \"Citizen Kane\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winner, Ms Grey, mostly bubbly? (9)","output":"### Answer: CHAMPAGNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bubbly\n CHAMP(champion\/winner) + \"Agnes\"(Grey, the governess in Anne Bronte's book) **minus ****its last letter**(mostly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proposition made by Greek boy band? (7)","output":"### Answer: THEOREM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proposition\n THEO(a boy's name\/a diminutive of masculine names, such as Theodore, all of which are of Greek origin) + R.E.M.(an American rock band in the 80s)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Questioning former Ugandan dictator in Ghana's capital (9)","output":"### Answer: EXAMINING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Questioning\n EX-(prefix meaning \"former\"\/once) + AMIN(Idi, former Ugandan dictator) + IN +**1st letter of**(\u2026's capital) \"Ghana\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flower at present lying in small ditch (8)","output":"### Answer: SNOWDROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\n NOW(at present\/as of this moment) **contained in**(lying in) [S(abbrev. for \"small\") + DROP(to ditch\/to dump)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hotchpotch in Portuguese resort shown round daily, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: FARRAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hotchpotch\n FARO(resort town in Portugal) **containing**(shown round) RAG(a newspaper\/a daily regarded as being\/perhaps of low quality).\nDefn: \u2026\/a mishmash."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad carrying on with a criminal (7)","output":"### Answer: ILLEGAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: criminal\n ILL(bad\/unfortunate, as in \"ill-fortune\" \u2013 cf. 28 across) **containing**(carrying) [LEG(on\/the half of the cricket field behind the batsman as he stands to receive the ball) **plus**(with) A]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remained sober, by the sound of it (6)","output":"### Answer: STAYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remained\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, by the sound of it) \"staid\"(sober\/respectable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parody of opera heroine, cold (5)","output":"### Answer: MIMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parody\n MIMI(heroine of Puccini's opera, La Boheme) + C(abbrev. for \"cold\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Band is overhead overlooking motorway (4)","output":"### Answer: SASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Band\n \"smash\"(a shot in tennis hit above the hitter's head, and thus also called an \"overhead\") **minus**(overlooking) \"m\"(abbrev. for \"motorway\").\nDefn: \u2026\/strip of cloth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This lot need mostly to unwind, socialising in a lively way (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE TILES \n ### Explanation: Definition: socialising in a lively way\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to unwind) [ \"This lot need\" **minus ****its last letter**(mostly)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Listlessness in monkey eating first of oranges (7)","output":"### Answer: LANGUOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Listlessness\n LANGUR(a long-tailed monkey from Asia) **containing**(eating) **1st letter of**(first of) \"oranges\".**\nLanguorous langurs:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Care to wander round British city in novel (7)","output":"### Answer: REBECCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: novel\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to wander) CARE **containing**(round) [B(abbrev. for \"British\") + EC(abbrev. for \"Eastern Central\", the postcode area including most of the City of London)].\nDefn: \u2026 by Daphne du Maurier, and made into a Hitchcock film:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offensive language recurs excessively? Not completely! (5)","output":"### Answer: CURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offensive language\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 Not completely) \"recurs excessively\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A refined group with intelligence receiving Conservative patronage (8)","output":"### Answer: AUSPICES \n ### Explanation: Definition: patronage\n A + U(characteristic of the upper class, supposedly refined) SPIES(a group with\/collecting intelligence, military or political) **containing**(receiving) C(abbrev. for a member of the Conservative Party). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Better thing that is given round in 80s film (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TOP GUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 80s film\n TOP(to better\/to surpass) + GUN(a thing that is loaded with\/given a round of ammunition)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clear inspector with period of work touring college (8)","output":"### Answer: DISTINCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear\n DI(abbrev. for \"detective inspector\") **plus**(with) STINT(a person's allotted period working as or at a specified activity\/place, as in \"he had a stint in the overseas branch\") **containing**(touring) C(abbrev. for \"college\").**\nDefn: \u2026\/easily recognised, understood or interpreted, as in \"there's a clear difference between the two\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boat service without terminal in Kent town has delay (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFERRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: delay\n \"ferry\"(a boat service\/conveyance by boat over a relatively short distance) **minus ****its last letter**(without terminal) **contained in**(in) DEAL(a town in Kent, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force top Frenchman to return in middle of site (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to return) [CAP(a top\/a cover or lid) + M(abbrev. for \"Monsieur\", a form of address for a Frenchman)] **contained in**(in) **the middle2 letters of**(middle of) \"site\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imitation could be a form of this contrived lefty art (8)","output":"### Answer: FLATTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imitation could be a form of this\n **Anagram of**(contrived) LEFTY ART.\nDefn: A reference to the idiom \"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign of repetition in pundit tolerated (5)","output":"### Answer: DITTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign of repetition\n **Hidden in**(in) \"pundit tolerated\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legal claim reportedly at college produces opinionated piece (5-2)","output":"### Answer: WRITE-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: opinionated piece\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) \"right\"(a legal claim, as in \"he holds the rights to the song\") + UP(at\/attending college).\nDefn: A written piece\/account, in particular an article in a newspaper giving an opinion of a news event "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Striking wit reduced by half in effect (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTCOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: effect\n OUT(striking\/taking industrial action) + [\"comedian\"(a wit\/a funny person) **minus its last 4 letters**(reduced by half)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advance to get a gin? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: GAIN GROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advance\n A reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**\u2026 GROUND**) **GAIN **gets you \"a gin\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Northern entertainer gets approval (4)","output":"### Answer: OKAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: approval\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + KAY(Peter, an entertainer, born in North West England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reserve mostly shown amid loneliness and anxiety (10)","output":"### Answer: SOLICITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: anxiety\n \"ice\"(reserve\/absence of warmth in manner or expression) **minus ****its last letter**(mostly) **contained in**(shown amid) SOLITUDE(state of being alone\/loneliness)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist boards rickety punts in summery location (7)","output":"### Answer: SUNTRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: summery location\n RA(abbrev. for Royal Academician, an artist who's a member of the Royal Academy of the Arts of London, England) **contained in**(boards) **anagram of**(rickety) PUNTS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Standard gold kept in New Mexico by gangster (6)","output":"### Answer: NORMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Standard\n [OR(gold\/yellow as a colour in heraldry) **contained in**(kept in) NM(abbrev. for the US state of New Mexico)] **plus**(by) AL(Capone, the American gangster). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novelist draining last short drink round hotel has difficulty (8)","output":"### Answer: HARDSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: difficulty\n \"Hardy\"(Thomas, the English novelist) **minus its last letter**(draining last) + SIP(a short drink\/a small mouthful of liquid) **containing**(round) H(letter represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bill upset club (3)","output":"### Answer: TAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bill\n **Reversal of**(upset) BAT(a club).\nDefn: \u2026 showing what's due for good or services."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grotesque character given name has support when speaking? (7)","output":"### Answer: LECTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: support when speaking\n LECTER(Hannibal the cannibal, the grotesque character from book and film \"The Silence of the Lambs\") **plus**(given) N(abbrev. for \"name\"). **\n\"Lecter\" at the lectern:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stamp showing marine animal (4)","output":"### Answer: SEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stamp,marine animal\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Official brought up difficulty with area cut in review (10)","output":"### Answer: BUREAUCRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Official\n **Reversal of**(brought up, in a down clue) RUB(a difficulty\/a snag) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(\u2026 in review) AREA CUT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put fear into friend holding papers (10)","output":"### Answer: INTIMIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put fear into\n INTIMATE(a very close friend\/one with whom you'd perhaps share private and personal details) **containing**(holding) ID(short for identity papers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Files etc not moving for hearing (10)","output":"### Answer: STATIONERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Files etc\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 for hearing) \"stationary\"(not moving\/at a standstill)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recognise mug with distorted pout (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: FACE UP TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recognise\n FACE(slang for is \"mug\") **plus**(with) **anagram of**(distorted) POUT.\nDefn: To recognise, as in \"to face up to your fears\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One ruling set once collapsed with start of insurrection (7)","output":"### Answer: FELLINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: One ruling set once\n [FELL IN](collapsed inwards, as in \"the roof fell in, injuring many\") **plus**(with) **1st letter of**(start of) \"insurrection\".\nDefn: \u2026, a movie set, that is.\nAnswer: Federico (1920 \u2013 1993), Italian movie director. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pair with right to enter sunless island to create illustrations (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: illustrations\n [TWO(a pair\/a couple) **plus**(with) R(abbrev. for \"right\")] **contained in**(to enter) \"Sark\"(one of the Channel Islands) **minus**(\u2026less \u2026) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"sol\"\/the sun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Magnate not coy in flotation? (6)","output":"### Answer: TYCOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Magnate\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in flotation) NOT COY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son given rebuke is down (4)","output":"### Answer: SWIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: down\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") **plus**(given) WIG(a severe rebuke\/scolding).\nDefn: \u2026 a drink in large gulps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something that's poached say close to fencing (3)","output":"### Answer: EGG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something that's poached\n EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/say\/for example) + **last letter of**(close to) \"fencing\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primate in role, as protection against the enemy? (7)","output":"### Answer: PARAPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: protection against the enemy\n APE(a primate \u2013 the mammal that's not of the clerical sort) **contained in**(in) PART(a role, as in a play or movie). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The French going after instant sea food (6)","output":"### Answer: WINKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sea food\n LE(French for the article \"the\") **placed after**(going after) WINK(an instant of time, as in the time taken by a wink)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alloy with which Gypsy plugs opening (8)","output":"### Answer: NICHROME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alloy\n ROM(a gypsy man or boy) **contained in**(plugs) NICHE(an opening\/a recess, like one in a columbarium).\nDefn: \u2026 of nickel and chrome."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agree about journalist being taken in by star (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agree\n [C(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about in reference to a year or era) + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\"\/a journalist)] **contained in**(being taken in by) ACE(star\/the best)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Structural weakness of fairly big tin potty (12)","output":"### Answer: FRANGIBILITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Structural weakness\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 potty) FAIRLY BIG TIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very soft bit of apple expanded (10)","output":"### Answer: PIANISSIMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very soft\n **2nd and 3rd letters of**(bit of) \"apple\" **in full\/not abbreviated**(expanded).\nDefn: \u2026 as a musical direction to play very softly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Atmosphere around sort of valley (3)","output":"### Answer: RIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sort of valley\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 around) AIR(atmosphere around the planet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: President once popular, having removed extremists (3)","output":"### Answer: IKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: President once\n \"liked\"(popular) **minus** **its 1st and last letters**(having removed extremists).**\nDefn: Nickname of a once US President."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legal statement by Welby, maybe as a precaution (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: JUST IN CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: as a precaution\n CASE(a legal statement\/an agreed summary of the facts relating to a legal case put up for consideration by a higher court) **placed after**(by) JUSTIN(Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury for example\/maybe). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ten fools, cavorting with glee, lose all inhibitions (3,7,2)","output":"### Answer: LET ONESELF GO \n ### Explanation: Definition: lose all inhibitions\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, cavorting \u2026) [TEN FOOLS **plus**(with) GLEE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very little vigour when one's absorbed bacterium (6)","output":"### Answer: VIBRIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: bacterium\n [V(abbrev. for \"very\") + BRIO(vigour in style or performance)] **containing**(\u2026's absorbed) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: \u2026 including that which causes cholera."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical phrase, last thing from radio station to be played (8)","output":"### Answer: OSTINATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical phrase\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to be played) [**last letter of**(last thing from) \"radio\" + STATION].\nDefn: \u2026 that is repeated continually."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We hear No 1 songs (6)","output":"### Answer: LIEDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: songs\n **Homophone of**(We hear) \"leader\"(No 1\/the chief).\nDefn: \u2026 of German origin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant that's crimson gets weak in time when secluded (7)","output":"### Answer: RAGWEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n RED(crimson colour) **containing**(gets \u2026 when secluded) [W(abbrev. for \"weak\" in particle physics) **contained in**(in) AGE(a long period of time)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joke doddery oldie heard in musical form (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PUNK ROCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical form\n PUN(a joke\/a play on words) + **homophone of**(\u2026 heard) \"crock\"(a doddery oldie\/a feeble old person)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist has left it for framing? (8)","output":"### Answer: PORTRAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist has left it for framing\n RA(abbrev. for \"Royal Academician\", a member of the Royal Academy of Arts, an artist) **contained in**(has \u2026 for framing) [PORT(the left side of a ship) + IT].\nAnswer: The \"it\" in the whole clue. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Athenian character penned by dramatist \u2014 I'm one (5)","output":"### Answer: TIMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Athenian character\n **Hidden in**(penned by) \"dramatist \u2014 I'm one\".**\nAnswer:  \u2026 of Athens, a legendary misanthrope."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island is area for Greek character to occupy (6)","output":"### Answer: ISCHIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\n [IS + A(abbrev. for \"area\")] **containing**(for \u2026 to occupy) CHI(the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet). **\nDefn:  \u2026 in the Bay of Naples."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pirate out of place in part of ship, be honest (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: KEEP IT REAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: be honest\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out of place) PIRATE **contained in**(in) KEEL(the lengthwise structural part at the base of a ship)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old comic publication seen as abrasive (5,5)","output":"### Answer: EMERY PAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: abrasive\n EMERY(Dick, the late radio and television comedian\/actor) + PAPER(short for a newspaper\/a publication).\nDefn: \u2026 as a noun. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fate encountered after short embrace (6)","output":"### Answer: KISMET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fate\n MET(encountered) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) \"kiss\"(an embrace, though the latter may or may not involve a kiss or even an air kiss) **minus ****its last letter**(short \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rent flat with floors at different heights (5-5)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT-LEVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: with floors at different heights\n SPLIT(rent\/torn) + LEVEL(flat\/smooth)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dish and item of furniture that may be put on list of inventions (10)","output":"### Answer: PATENTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that may be put on list of inventions\n PATEN(a shallow plate or dish) **plus**(and) TABLE(an item of furniture).\nDefn: \u2026 setting out the rights granted to the inventor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snub in game (6)","output":"### Answer: SQUASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snub,game\n Double defn: 1st: To humiliate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second drink and girl's beginning amorous activity (8)","output":"### Answer: SNOGGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: amorous activity\n S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + NOGGIN(a small quantity of alcoholic drink) **plus**(and) **1st letter of**(\u2026's beginning) \"girl\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trendy Parisian quickly making request for company (6)","output":"### Answer: INVITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: request for company\n IN(trendy\/in fashion) + VITE(a Parisian's translation of the English \"quickly\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tricky roles for one always taking second place? (5)","output":"### Answer: LOSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one always taking second place\n **Anagram of**(Tricky) ROLES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Was successful, like a reluctantly disciplined child? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: MADE GOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was successful\n Like an unruly child who has been disciplined\/made to be well-behaved, perhaps reluctantly by a parent. OR What an unruly child had to do, viz. repair\/recompense for damage after being, perhaps reluctantly, disciplined."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reserve able to control movements in very large area (12)","output":"### Answer: SUBCONTINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: very large area\n SUB(short for \"substitute\"\/a reserve player in a competitive team) + CONTINENT(able to control one's bowel and bladder movements)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Women's section starts to have arts review every month (5)","output":"### Answer: HAREM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Women's section\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"have arts review every month\".\nDefn: Formerly, \u2026 \/a separate part of a Muslim household reserved for wives, concubines and female servants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spot equipment getting picked up for display (9)","output":"### Answer: SPECTACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: display\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 getting picked up\/heard) [\"speck\"(a small spot of colour) + \"tackle\"(equipment required for a task, inclusive of a man's genitals)]\n\u2026 though I wouldn't pronounce the 2nd syllable of \"spectacle\" as I would \"spectacular\" or the 1st syllable of \"tackle\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seize one chance to have joint control (2-5)","output":"### Answer: CO-PILOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: to have joint control\n COP(to seize\/to catch) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + LOT(chance\/a random selection, as in \"to decide the winner by lot\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check before discharge (7)","output":"### Answer: PREVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\n PRE-(prefix meaning \"before\"\/prior) + VENT(to discharge or expel through an outlet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Research facility is abandoning inaccessible treatment (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SCIENCE LAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Research facility\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 treatment) [\"is\" **deleted from**(abandoning) \"inaccessible\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fight to have water source back (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fight\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) TAPS(devices for controlling the flow of\/sources of water)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meter maid is grim dictator at heart (4)","output":"### Answer: RITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meter maid\n **Middle 2 letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 at heart) \"grim dictator\".\nDefn: \"Lovely Rita\", the parking meter maid\/traffic warden in the Beatles song.**\nThese Lovely Sheila meter maids Down Under (Surfers Paradise) top up your parking meters instead:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool was confused by overturned vote? That's rubbish (10)","output":"### Answer: CODSWALLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: rubbish\n COD(a foolish person) + **anagram of**(\u2026 confused) WAS + **plus**(by) **reversal of**(overturned) POLL(a vote\/an election)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Successful record in register (3,4)","output":"### Answer: HIT HOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: register\n HIT(a successful record\/song, one in the hit parade) + HOME(in, as in \"I'm home most of the time\").\nDefn: \u2026\/to make an impression on a person's mind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clear reprimand when spades lost by worker (7)","output":"### Answer: BLATANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear\n \"blast\"(a reprimand\/a scolding) **minus**(when \u2026 lost) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"spades\", the playing card suit) **plus**(by) ANT(any of a family of social insects, that include the worker caste). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ace airman moving stuff from the US (9)","output":"### Answer: AMERICANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: stuff from the US\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 moving) ACE AIRMAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love a noted couple (5)","output":"### Answer: ADORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Love\n A + DO,RE(syllables representing a couple of notes in the sol-fa music scale)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Literary lady makes change after mob made a mess (6,6)","output":"### Answer: MADAME BOVARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Literary lady\n VARY(to change\/to modify) **placed after**(after) **anagram of**(\u2026 mess) MOB MADE A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sensitive issue excited open riots (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SORE POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sensitive issue\n **Anagram of**(excited) OPEN RIOTS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inferior jewellery is a bit gauche (8)","output":"### Answer: BUMBLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit gauche\n BUM(inferior\/of poor quality) + BLING(expensive and ostentatious jewellery)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start off unprepared? Quite the opposite (5)","output":"### Answer: ONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start\n ON(not off\/Quite the opposite of \"off\") + SET(prepared\/ready\/Quite the opposite of \"unprepared\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They perform plays initially in ramshackle shanties (9)","output":"### Answer: THESPIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They perform\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"plays\" **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(ramshackle) SHANTIES.\nDefn: \u2026 in stage-plays."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knock over stone cask to get spice (6)","output":"### Answer: NUTMEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: spice\n **Reversal of**(Knock over, in a down clue) [GEM(a precious stone) + TUN(a large beer or wine cask)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inlay carved regularly from this material (5)","output":"### Answer: NACRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this material\n **2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"Inlay carved\".**\nDefn:  Aka mother-of-pearl"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gets rid of Charlie's chickens (6)","output":"### Answer: CHUCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gets rid,Charlie's,chickens\n Triple defn\u2026. I think. 2nd: CHUCK(nickname for Charlie)'S; and 3rd: an Americanism for \"food\", including chickens?\nI'm probably off-track."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half scrambling is something you can do with an egg (4,2)","output":"### Answer: BEAT IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: something you can do with an egg\n **1st 5 letters of**(Half) \"scrambling\"\/scram!\/BEAT IT!\nDefn: \u2026 to blend the yolk and white. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clear old boyfriend on single charge (9)","output":"### Answer: EXONERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear\n EX(an old\/former boyfriend) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ONE(single) + RATE(a charge\/a fee paid for services). **\nDefn: \u2026 of an accusation\/a charge."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loving lots of people providing fantastic playroom above yard (9)","output":"### Answer: POLYAMORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loving lots of people\n **Anagram of**(fantastic) PLAYROOM **placed above**(above, in a down clue) Y(abbrev. for \"yard\", unit of measurement of length)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doubled up per diem to produce boring talk (4,4)","output":"### Answer: YADA-YADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: boring talk\n **2x**(Doubled) **reversal of**up \u2026) [A DAY](per diem, as in \"a fee of $100 per diem\").\nDefn: \u2026, probably from \"yatata\"\/idle chatter, in turn from \"yatter-yatter\"\/chatter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try again to bring up having ambassador arrested (6)","output":"### Answer: REHEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Try again\n REAR(to bring up young\/offspring) **containing**(having \u2026 arrested) HE(abbrev. for \"His\/Her Excellency\", form of address for an ambassador).\nDefn: \u2026 in a court of law."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Too much entered for each craftsman (6)","output":"### Answer: POTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: craftsman\n OTT(abbrev. for \"over the top\"\/too much) **contained in**(entered) PER(for each, as in \"a rate per day\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheer on opera star, one who appeared naked (6)","output":"### Answer: GODIVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: one who appeared naked\n GO!\u2026( expression used to cheer on somebody, as in \"go, man, go!\") + DIVA(a celebrated female opera singer\/star).\nDefn: The legendary Lady who went bareback riding through the streets of Coventry, in protest and nothing else."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article that oddly describes character from Athens (5)","output":"### Answer: THETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: character from Athens\n THE(a grammatical article) + **1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026 oddly) \"that\".\nDefn: Character in the alphabet used in Athens."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party can make one negative (5)","output":"### Answer: BEANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party\n BE(make\/become, as in \"he will make a good singer\") + A(one) + NO(a negative answer or decision).\nDefn: Short for \"beanfeast\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Post that supports article probing loud and aggressive speech (8)","output":"### Answer: BALUSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Post that supports\n A(a grammatical article) **contained in**(probing) BLUSTER(loud and aggressive speech, but with little effect)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something eaten by 26, at first reluctantly imitating another rodent (6)","output":"### Answer: NUTRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: rodent \n NUT(something eaten by a squirrel\/answer to 26 across) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(at first) \"reluctantly imitating another\".\nDefn: Also called a coypu."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A better man than I am, nudging cryptically about 1st April (5,3)","output":"### Answer: GUNGA DIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A better man than I am\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cryptically) NUDGING **containing**(about) **1st letter of**(1st) \"April\".\nDefn: The person refered to in the final line \"You're a better man than I am, \u2026\" in our featured writer's poem, \"Gunga Din\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife initially trimmed plain bit of sister's outfit (6)","output":"### Answer: WIMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bit of sister's outfit\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") + \"simple\"(plain\/no-frills) **minus ****its 1st letter**(initially trimmed).\nDefn: \u2026\/habit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A strange pursuit involved getting soaked more than is normal? (15)","output":"### Answer: SUPERSATURATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting soaked more than is normal\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 involved) A STRANGE PURSUIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Theme books and some poetry by male (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Theme\n [OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament, a collection of books in the Bible) + IF(another poem by Kiplig)] **placed after**(by) M(abbrev. for \"male\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One out of the 2 just starting baked potato (5)","output":"### Answer: BALOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: One out of the 2\n **1st letter of**(just starting) \"baked\" + ALOO(potato, frequently feature in Indian cuisine, say).\nDefn: \u2026, that is, the answer to 2 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Me, foolish? OK, with LP mistaken for a book (4,2,5,4)","output":"### Answer: PUCK OF POOK\u2019S HILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a book \n PUCK(me\/the setter using the self-referential pronoun) + **anagram of**(\u2026 mistaken) [FOOLISH? OK **plus**(with) LP].\nDefn: \u2026 by our writer Kipling, containing a collection of short fantasy stories."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tastelessly loud and insolent supporters, extremely surly (6)","output":"### Answer: BRASSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tastelessly loud and insolent\n BRAS(brassieres\/supporters for the feminine breasts) + **1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"surly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old PM touring a land, drunk on the road hither? (8)","output":"### Answer: MANDALAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: on the road hither\n MAY(Theresa, UK Prime Minister not too long ago) **containing**(touring) **anagram of**(\u2026, drunk) A LAND.\nDefn: The place mentioned in a line, \"On the road to \u2026\", from another Kipling poem, of the same name. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jazz style shows lack of clarity, with fiddle missing (6)","output":"### Answer: FUSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jazz style\n \"confusion\"(lack of clarity\/bafflement) **minus**(with \u2026 missing) \"con\"(a fiddle\/a swindle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English country gent bites tail off rather large rodent (8)","output":"### Answer: SQUIRREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: rodent\n SQUIRE(an English country gentleman\/one who owns and lives in an estate in the countryside) **containing**(bites) **last letter of**(tail off) \"rather\" + L(abbrev. for \"large\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bland stuff a pub's cooked \u2014 left with little hesitation (7)","output":"### Answer: PABULUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bland stuff\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's cooked) A PUB + L(abbrev. for \"left\") **plus**(with) UM(an expression signifying a little hesitation on the speaker's part.)\nDefn: Bland intellectual matter, entertainment, etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film article dropped by little woman ingesting fluff when cycling? All right (6,4)","output":"### Answer: JUNGLE BOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film article dropped\n JO(short for Josephine March, one of the sisters, the main characters in the book \"Little Women\") **containing**(ingesting) BUNGLE(fluff\/fail to perform something successfully or well) **with its 1st letter put to last**(when cycling) + OK(Okay\/all right).\nDefn: The title of a film, based on a collection of Kipling's short stories, minus its definite article. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sort of poker 10 removed from drawing room? (4)","output":"### Answer: STUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of poker\n [\"I\"(Roman numeral for \"1\") + O(letter representing 0\/nothing)] **deleted from**(removed from) \"studio\"(room where an artist paints\/draws, hence which could be called\/? a \"drawing room\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stone from a ring, replaced before the centre's fallen out (7)","output":"### Answer: GRANITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stone\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, replaced) A RING **plus**(before) \"the\" **minus its middle letter**(centre's fallen out)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reply rudely? It's in shrew's nature (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ANSWER BACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reply rudely\n A reverse clue. **Reversal of**(**\u2026 BACK**) **ANSWER is hidden in**(It's in) \"shrew's nature\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check if baseball team turned up (4)","output":"### Answer: STEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned up, in a down clue) METS(nickname for the New York Mets baseball team).\nDefn: \u2026\/to stop, say, an influx or outflux."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Linesman having a little nap? (7)","output":"### Answer: KIPLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Linesman\n KIP(a nap\/a brief sleep) + -LING(suffix used to form a diminutive\/a word that conveys the smallness\/littleness of the named object or quality, as in \"duckling\").\nDefn: \u2026\/a man writing lines of verse, specifically, Rudyard, our featured poet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cooking fish in prison \u2014 one with new governor at its head (4-6)","output":"### Answer: STIR-FRYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cooking\n FRY(young\/newly hatched fish) **contained in**(in) [STIR(slang for prison) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **plus**(with) N(abbrev. for \"new\" + **1st letter of**(\u2026 at its head) \"governor\"].\nDefn: \u2026 technique originally from China."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cocaine and heroin? Me? I'm a mythical creature (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TOOTH FAIRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm a mythical creature\n TOOT(a quantity of inhaled powdered cocaine) **plus**(and) H(slang for heroin) + FAIRY(an example of which\/? in English folklore is Puck\/the setter, using the self-referential pronoun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Police unit to probe a principal drug user (4-4)","output":"### Answer: ACID-HEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: drug user\n CID(abbrev. for the Criminal Investigation Department, a police unit) **contained in**(to probe) [A + HEAD(the principal\/the chief)].\nDefn: \u2026, of the drug LSD\/acid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine player that contributes to final result (6)","output":"### Answer: FACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: that contributes to final result\n F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + ACTOR(a player on stage or in films)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smack around the lughole? Get off! (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get off\n CLOUT(a smack\/a hard blow with the hand or hard object) **containing**(around) EAR(in slang, the lughole)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Row over heartless administrator's fee (6)","output":"### Answer: TARIFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: fee\n TIFF(a row\/a quarrel) **containing**(over) \"administrator\" **minus all its inside letters**(heartless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French article about hooligans and betrayers (8)","output":"### Answer: SELLOUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: betrayers\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) LES(article in the French language) + LOUTS(hooligans\/rowdies)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Army loses head with half-cut bugler, a stable man once (6)","output":"### Answer: OSTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a stable man once\n \"host\"(an army\/a large number of people or things) **minus ****its 1st letter**(loses head) **plus**(with) **last 3 letters of**(half-cut) \"bugler\".\nDefn: Formerly\/once, a man who looks after horses in an inn's stable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peace pact broken by angry uncle's hostility (10)","output":"### Answer: TRUCULENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hostility\n TRUCE(a peace pact\/a ceasefire) **containing**(broken by) **anagram of**(angry) UNCLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New transept houses holy books for pious type (10)","output":"### Answer: PROTESTANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: pious type\n **Anagram of**(New) TRANSEPT **containing**(houses) OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament\/holy books in the Bible)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going out, say, on ship (6)","output":"### Answer: EGRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Going out\n EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/for example\/say) + RE(with reference to\/on, as in \"on the subject of \u2026\") SS(abbrev. for \"steamship\", as is used in its full name).\nDefn: \u2026, as a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sort of cake old lady's given to new lover (5,3)","output":"### Answer: FANCY MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: lover\n FANCY(a cake decorated with icing) + MA(short for one's mother\/in slang, \"the old lady\") **plus**(given to) N(abbrev. for \"new\").\nDefn: \u2026, obviously one she's taken a fancy to."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I eat after ten (6)","output":"### Answer: IODINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I\n DINE(to eat) **placed after**(after) IO(ten\/10\/Roman numeral for \"one\" + letter signifying 0\/nothing).\nDefn: The chemical element symbolised by I. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I forage around woods ultimately to find delicacy (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FOIE GRAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: delicacy\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 around) I FORAGE + **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"woods\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tip of elbow nurse must keep very, very still (4,2)","output":"### Answer: EVEN SO \n ### Explanation: Definition: still\n [**1st letter of**(Tip of) \"elbow\" + EN(abbrev. for \"enrolled nurse\") ] **containing**(must keep) V(abbrev. for \"very\") + SO(very\/to such a great extent).\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"Still, there is no cause for that\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When servant's punched by old knight and earl together (2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: AS ONE MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: together\n [AS(when, as in \"as you enter the room\") + MAN(a servant\/a butler, say)] **containing**(punched by) [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + N(abbrev. for \"knight\", in chess notation) + E(abbrev. for \"earl\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop a payment via the telephone (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n A + **homophone of**(\u2026 via the telephone) \"cost\"(a payment\/a price to be paid).\nDefn: \u2026, as a sentry might do to you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island trade Samoan leader values (6)","output":"### Answer: IDEALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: values\n I(abbrev. for \"Island\") + DEAL(a trade\/an agreement) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Samoan\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Many will eat slice of Roquefort after hot tart (6)","output":"### Answer: HARLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tart\n {[A LOT](many) **containing**(will eat) **1st letter of**(slice of) \"Roquefort\"} **placed after**(after) H(abbrev. for \"hot\").\nDefn: \u2026 on two legs\/a trollope."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corrupt deal utter shambles, article claimed (10)","output":"### Answer: ADULTERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Corrupt\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 shambles) DEAL UTTER **containing**(\u2026 claimed) A(a grammatical article)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Water mother gets in a market (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ADAM\u2019S ALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Water\n DAM(a mother, especially of a domestic animal) **contained in**(gets in) [A + SALE(an event where, well, sales are made\/a market as in the Sunday market)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somehow flirting is of little importance (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIFLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: of little importance\n **Anagram of**(Somehow) FLIRTING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grass with criminal past put inside, becomes this? (8)","output":"### Answer: REFORMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n REED(grass\/a plant with a long stem) **containing**(with \u2026 put inside), FORM(a criminal past\/a criminal record).\nDefn: What a grass\/one who informs on fellow criminals and with form might become after being put inside jail. A well-constructed, apt surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terribly cold saunas? That's shocking! (10)","output":"### Answer: SCANDALOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: shocking\n **Anagram of**(Terribly) COLD SAUNAS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retired old man with little desire for sex? (8)","output":"### Answer: APPETITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: desire for sex\n **Reversal of**(Retired) PA(one's father \/an old man) **plus**(with) PETITE(little\/small and dainty).\nDefn: \u2026, perhaps\/? Well, there's still wine and song in your retirement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird food (8)","output":"### Answer: PORRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird,food\n Double defn: 1st: Both defn. and answer are slang for a term in jail."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some game husband's left out for country folk (8)","output":"### Answer: PEASANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: country folk\n \"pheasants\"(some type of hunted game) **minus**(\u2026's left out) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"husband\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sort of shield (6)","output":"### Answer: SCREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort,shield\n Double defn: 1st: To sort by allowing some in and keeping others out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Non-Equity production shot in the morning? (2-4)","output":"### Answer: AM-DRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Non-Equity production\n A DRAM(a shot\/a small quantity of an alcoholic spirit) taken in the AM(abbrev. for \"ante-meridiem\", the morning hours of the day).\nDefn: Short for \"amateur dramatics\"\/a performance\/a production by amateurs, non-members of the Equity Trade Union of personnel connected to the theatre."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harmony in marriage is scarce, primarily (6)","output":"### Answer: UNISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harmony\n UNION(a marriage) **containing**(in \u2026 is) **1st letter of**(\u2026, primarily) \"scarce\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One who reprimands Mark goes very pale (9)","output":"### Answer: ALABASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: very pale\n A(article for one in number) + \"lambaster\"(a reprimander\/a berater) **minus**(\u2026 goes) \"m\"(abbrev. for \"mark\").\nDefn: \u2026, like the whiteness of alabaster, as in \"an alabaster complexion\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Packing sausages is common practice (5)","output":"### Answer: USAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: common practice\n **Hidden in**(Packing) \"sausages\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impose recycling of essentially bin-end stuff (7)","output":"### Answer: ENFORCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impose\n **Reversal of**(recycling of) **middle 2 letters of**(essentially) \"bin-end\" + FORCE(to stuff\/to cram into a space)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cat returns to eat lion, maybe seen via satellite (7)","output":"### Answer: MOONLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: seen via satellite\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returns) TOM(a male cat) **containing**(to eat) **anagram of**(\u2026, maybe) LION.\nDefn: \u2026, the earth's satellite, the moon, that is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irritable and sarcastic when starting direction switched (5)","output":"### Answer: NARKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irritable\n \"sarky\"(slang for \"sarcastic\") **with its 1st letter**(starting) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"south\",a direction) **changed to**(when \u2026 switched) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"north\", the opposite direction)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consequences of pursuing US subject (9)","output":"### Answer: AFTERMATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consequences\n AFTER(pursuing\/coming from behind) + MATH(American\/US short form for mathematics, the subject)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stories are racy, but lent out by school head (10,5)","output":"### Answer: CANTERBURY TALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stories\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) ARE RACY, BUT LENT **plus**(by) **1st letter of**(\u2026 head) \"school\". And some of them are indeed racy.**\nTwo excerpts from The Miller's Tale (it shouldn't be too hard to get the gist of it):\nNow sire and eft sire, so bifel the cas\nThat on a day this hende Nicholas\nFil with this yonge wyfe to rage and pleye\nWhil that hir housbonde was at Oseneye,\nAs clerkes been ful subtile and ful queynte,\nAnd prively he caught hire by the queynte\nAnd sayde, \"Ywis, but if ich have my wille\nFor deerne love of thee, lemman, I spille,\"\nAnd heeld hire harde by the haunche bones\nAnd seyde, \"Lemman, love me al at onesOr I wold dyen, also God save me!\"\nThis Absolon gan wype his mouth ful drie.\nDirk was the nyght as pich or as the cole,\nAnd at the wyndow out she pitte hir hole.\nAnd Absolon hym fil no bet ne wers,\nBut with his mouth he kiste hir naked ers\nFul savourly er he was war of this.\nAbak he stirte and thoughte it was amys,\nFor wel he wiste a woman hath no berd.\nHe felte a thyng al rough and longe yherd\nAnd seyde, \"Fy! Allas! What have I do?\"\n\"Tehee,\" quod she and clapte the wyndow to."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: PC way to trade green car adopted by setter (1-8)","output":"### Answer: E-COMMERCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: PC way to trade\n ECO-(prefix signifying something that is related to environmental conservation\/green) + [MERC(short for Mercedes-Benz, the German car marque) **contained in**(adopted by) ME(the setter of this crossword, using the self-referential pronoun)].\nDefn: \u2026 ie. using the PC\/electronically. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good (but not the best) category for somewhere to stay (1,3,1)","output":"### Answer: B AND B \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere to stay\n [BAND B](Category\/range of values B, good but not as good as the best, Band A).\nDefn: Abbreviation for a Bed and Breakfast place to stay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm can shut when ruined (7)","output":"### Answer: STAUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firm\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 when ruined) CAN SHUT.\nDefn: \u2026\/unwaveringly faithful."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New supermarket across Norway impossible, I'm afraid (2,3,2)","output":"### Answer: NO CAN DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: impossible, I'm afraid\n N(abbrev. for \"new\") + OCADA(a British online supermarket) **containing**(across) N(abbrev. for Norway)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flanders city romance featuring two lecturers (5)","output":"### Answer: LILLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flanders city\n LIE(romance\/something unreal) **containing**(featuring) L,L(two times abbrev. for \"lecturer\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They watch attractive people running (7-2)","output":"### Answer: LOOKERS-ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: They watch\n LOOKERS(attractive people to be looked at) + ON(running\/functioning)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sack cleaner holding up key centre of worship (10)","output":"### Answer: TABERNACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: centre of worship\n **Anagram of**(Sack) CLEANER **placed below**(holding up, in a down clue) TAB(the key on your keyboard used to advance the cursor to set positions on the document you're working on). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medication husband nicked from quay inside of marina (8)","output":"### Answer: WARFARIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medication\n \"h\"(abbrev. for \"husband\") **deleted from**(nicked from) \"wharf\"(a quay, where ships dock) + **middle 4 letters of**(inside of) \"marina\".\nDefn: A blood anticoagulant used medicinally and as a rat poison."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quite cunning to seal off vent (6)","output":"### Answer: FAIRLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quite\n FLY(cunning\/shrewd) **containing**(to seal off) AIR(to vent\/to let out, as in \"to vent your dissatisfaction\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complaint when tyres burst right away (4)","output":"### Answer: STYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complaint\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 burst) \"tyres\" **minus**(\u2026 away) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mum in bother with desire for playwright (10)","output":"### Answer: DRAMATURGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: playwright\n MA(informal term for one's mother\/mum) **contained in**(in) DRAT!(like \"bother!\", an expression of mild irritation) **plus**(with) URGE(a strong desire to do something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Official regret about old soldiers appearing in court (8)","output":"### Answer: EUROCRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Official\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) RUE(to regret\/to feel sorry about something done or let happen) + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + [RA(abbrev. for the Royal Artillery, soldiers in the British Army) **contained in**(appearing in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\", as in a postal address)].\nDefn: \u2026 in the EU Administration."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food plate slyly hidden regularly by Australian (6)","output":"### Answer: PAELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\n **1st,3rd,5th,7th and 9th letters of**(\u2026 hidden regularly) \"plate slyly\" **plus**(by) A(abbrev. for Australian)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Digitally experienced material (4)","output":"### Answer: FELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\n Experienced\/sensed digitally\/with a finger\/a digit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: London building a large place to sleep everyone (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ALBERT HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: London building\n A + L(abbrev. for \"large\") + BERTH(a fixed bunk in a ship, train, etc. to sleep in) + ALL(everyone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pig's ear topping ex-PM's potato bites (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HASH BROWNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: potato bites\n HASH(a pig's ear\/a mess\/a jumble of things) **placed above**(topping, in a down clue) BROWN(Gordon, ex-UK Prime Minister)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classic novel and French articles upset Macron? (8)","output":"### Answer: EMMANUEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Macron\n EMMA(classic novel by Jane Austen) **plus**(and) **reversal of**(\u2026 upset, in a down clue) LE,UN(2 articles in the French language).\nDefn: For example\/?, Macron, the French President's first name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revolutionary squats in inelegant retro housing (8)","output":"### Answer: LENINIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revolutionary\n **Hidden in reversal of**(\u2026 retro housing) \"squats in inelegant\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forecaster caught abandoning boat (6)","output":"### Answer: ORACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forecaster\n \"c\"(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores) **deleted from**(abandoning) \"coracle\"(a small round boat). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stream clip here to see Boris? (6)","output":"### Answer: BECKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boris\n BECK(a stream\/a brook) + **1st and last letters deleted from**(clip) \"here\".\nDefn: An example\/? of a Boris, not Bojo, but the former tennis champion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Season Six avoids tax, originally set around Luxembourg (4)","output":"### Answer: SALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Season\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, originally) \"Six avoids tax\" **containing**(set around) L(abbrev. for Luxembourg).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gas planets get hot internally close to sun (4)","output":"### Answer: NEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gas\n **Central letters, repectively, of**(\u2026 internally) \"planets get hot\" + **last letter of**(close to) \"sun\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Know-how that hurts in the media (7)","output":"### Answer: PROWESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Know-how\n OW!(exclamation when something hurts one\/That hurts!) **contained in**(in) PRESS(the media, specifically, newspapers and journalists collectively).\nDefn: \u2026\/skill or expertise in a given activity or field."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moves up since first of challenges is over (7)","output":"### Answer: ASCENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moves up\n AS(since, as in \"as I don't know, I can't say\") + **1st letter of**(first of) \"challenges\" + ENDS(is over\/is finished)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Venerable part of tragedy (4)","output":"### Answer: AGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Venerable\n **Hidden in**(part of) \"tragedy\".\nDefn: Accorded much respect as a result of greater age, for example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caress most of bottom frequently to begin with (one's amenable) (1,4,5)","output":"### Answer: A SOFT TOUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's amenable\n TOUCH(to caress\/to touch gently or lovingly) **placed after**(\u2026 to begin with) [\"ass\"(Americanism for \"arse\"\/bottom\/rear end) **minus its ****last letter**(most of \u2026) + OFT(often\/frequently)].\nDefn: \u2026\/one who readily gives or does something if asked. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trees could be 10 (6)","output":"### Answer: ELDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trees\n Leaders or senior persons in a group, and who therefore could be of greater age\/solution to 10 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We part at revolting Adam's Ale (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TAP WATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adam's Ale\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 revolting) WE PART AT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country carrying paper bouquet (9)","output":"### Answer: FRAGRANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bouquet\n FRANCE(European country) **containing**(carrying) RAG(a not-so-complimentary name for a newspaper).\nDefn: \u2026 of a wine, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No 1, Douglas Street? (5)","output":"### Answer: FIRST \n ### Explanation: Definition: No 1\n FIR(a conifer, an example of which is the Douglas fir) + ST(abbrev. for \"street\").\nDefn: \u2026\/No. 1\/Number One."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly I spill the beans on the cake? (5)","output":"### Answer: ICING \n ### Explanation: Definition: on the cake?\n **Homophone of**(Reportedly) \"I sing\"(I spill the beans\/reveal secret information, and hence incriminating someone).\nDefn: That which could be\/? on the cake."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wee! \u2013 rubbish clue (9)","output":"### Answer: MINUSCULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wee\n MINUS(in arithmetic, subtract the following quantity from, symbolised by \"-\", which is also a punctuation mark) + **anagram of**(rubbish) CLUE.\nDefn: \u2026\/not the bodily function, but \"tiny\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Andrew and I get on \u2014 it's a match! (8)","output":"### Answer: MARRIAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's a match\n MARR(Andrew, television presenter for the BBC) **plus**(and) I + AGE(to get on\/advance in years). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primarily, chimps, orang-utans, monkeys, macaques and suchlike found here? (6)","output":"### Answer: COMMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: found here\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Primarily) \"chimps, orang-utans, monkeys, macaques and suchlike\".\nDefn: Punctuation marks (4 of them) found in this clue\/here."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scruffy Uncle Fin, with hesitation, is a trendsetter (10)","output":"### Answer: INFLUENCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a trendsetter\n **Anagram of**(Scruffy) UNCLE FIN** plus**(with) ER(an expression of one's hesitation in answering)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trio not right for you once (4)","output":"### Answer: THEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: you once \n \"three\"(a trio) **minus**(not) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\").\nDefn: The pronoun \"you\" in archaic form\/once."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Team for quiet films (7)","output":"### Answer: PLAYERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Team \n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play quietly) + LAYERS(films\/sheets).\nDefn: \u2026 members. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some salad dressing seen at 16 (7)","output":"### Answer: ADDRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: seen at 16 \n **Hidden in**(Some) \"salad dressing\".\nDefn: An example of which is\/seen at, clue 16 across\/No. 1, Douglas Street. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier's right a pistol backfired (7)","output":"### Answer: REGULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backfired) [R(abbrev. for \"right\") + A + LUGER(a make of automatic pistol from Germany)].\nDefn: \u2026 who is full time in the military."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jam and a piece of cheese? (5)","output":"### Answer: WEDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jam ,a piece of cheese\n Double defn: 1st: To force into a narrow space.**\nJam and Cheese:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City bird on the water (7)","output":"### Answer: SWANSEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: City \n SWAN(a large waterbird) + SEA(a stretch of water)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The way to get a six-pack? It's in drinks (3-3)","output":"### Answer: SIT-UPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The way to get a six-pack\n IT **contained in**(\u2026's in) SUPS(drinks\/takes in liquid).\nDefn: \u2026\/a set of abdominal muscles, in the gym, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Again, come out for self-styled VIP (9)","output":"### Answer: EGOMANIAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: self-styled VIP \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) AGAIN, COME.\nDefn: \u2026\/one who's a Very self-Important Person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy mash, Your Grace? (7)","output":"### Answer: DUCHESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy mash,Your Grace\n Double defn: 1st: Item of French cuisine made from mashed potatoes and egg yolk, butter and seasoning, more fancy\/elaborate than your ordinary mash; and 2nd: A female royal personage addressed by \"Your Grace\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Can Simon Armitage drive with this? (6,7)","output":"### Answer: POETIC LICENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Can Simon Armitage drive with this?\n Cryptic defn: Reference to what poet Simon Armitage might use, and what is required to legally drive (a motor vehicle).\nAnswer: Freedom to depart from the facts or the conventions of language when writing or speaking. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wilder race, by and large (9)","output":"### Answer: GENERALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: by and large\n GENE(Wilder, late American actor) + RALLY(a long-distance race for motor vehicles)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Designer admits fashion finally is sound (7)","output":"### Answer: CHANNEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sound\n CHANEL(Coco, French fashion designer) **containing**(admits) **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"fashion\".\nDefn: \u2026\/a narrow stretch of water connecting two wider areas of water."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Never smoked but still sick (7)","output":"### Answer: UNCURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Never smoked,still sick\n Double defn: 1st: Of meat, not preserved by smoking; and 2nd: \u2026 with an illness."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: with a madness for captains (7)","output":"### Answer: LEADERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: captains\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 madness) [ELDERS(answer to 12 across) **plus**(with) A]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calling nurse to inject drug (6)","output":"### Answer: CAREER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calling\n CARER(a nurse\/one who tends to\/cares for someone) **containing**(to inject) E(abbrev. for \"ecstasy\", the drug).\nDefn: \u2026\/an occupation or profession."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second to right car (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\n MO(short for \"moment\", a short period of time\/a second, as in \"hang on a mo\/sec!\") + TO + R(abbrev. for \"right\").\nDefn: \u2026, informally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boatman catches a crab \u2014 strangely shocking (7)","output":"### Answer: MACABRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shocking\n ME(Boatman, the setter, using the self-referential pronoun) **containing**(catches) **anagram of**(\u2026 \u2014 strangely) A CRAB."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saucy postcard, not right to publish to online audience (7)","output":"### Answer: PODCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: publish to online audience\n **Anagram of**(Saucy) [\"postcard\" **minus**(not) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sauce from the heart of Czechoslovakia's capital (4)","output":"### Answer: RAGU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sauce\n **4 middle letters of**(the heart of) \"Prague\"(capital city of the then Czechoslovakia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First to try lead part with singers in audition they get a good reception (2,8)","output":"### Answer: TV ANTENNAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they get a good reception\n **1st letter of**(First to) \"try\" + VAN(the lead part\/the forefront\/the spearhead) **plus**(with) **homophone of**(\u2026 in audition) \"tenors\"(singers with voices of the highest of the ordinary adult male range).\nDefn: \u2026 of TV broadcasts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cyclisme \u00e0 v\u00e9lo? (4)","output":"### Answer: LOVE \n ### Explanation: Anagram of**(Cyclisme\/cycling in English) V\u00c9LO.\nAnswer: As in \"a love triangle\", a romantic relationship involving 3 people."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motley beast or bad boy once (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSORTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Motley\n ASS(a donkey, an example of a beast) + OR + TED(short for \"teddy boy\", formerly\/once a lad in the 1950s who dressed in a certain style, and was often regarded as bad)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pole loses ice, melting first (9)","output":"### Answer: ISOSCELES \n ### Explanation: S(abbrev. for \"south\", one of the geographical poles) **placed after**(\u2026 first) **anagram of**(\u2026, melting) LOSES ICE.\nAnswer: As in an \"isosceles triangle\", one with 2 sides of equal length."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleaner to hearten lady? Quite the opposite (9)","output":"### Answer: DETERGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cleaner\n DETER(to discourage\/ Quite the opposite of \"to hearten\") + GENT(a gentleman\/ Quite the opposite of \"a lady\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boatman \u2014 to relish, ultimately, or detest (5)","output":"### Answer: ABHOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: detest\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\"\/a boatman\/one who works on a boat) **plus**(to) **last letter of**(\u2026, ultimately) \"relish\" + OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 'Cheap digs', opined resentful Spooner (9)","output":"### Answer: BEDSITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'Cheap digs'\n Spoonerism of [\"said\"(opined\/gave one's view) + \"bitter\"(resentful)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cruets of liquid sugar (8)","output":"### Answer: FRUCTOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sugar\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 liquid) CRUETS OF."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Herbs bases for sauces, say (4)","output":"### Answer: RUES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Herbs\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, say) [plural of \"roux\"(a mixture of fat or butter and flour as a base for making sauces)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game animal, endangered (about the last in Punjab) in organised slaughter (3-3-4)","output":"### Answer: CUP-AND-BALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\n [PANDA(an endangered animal species) **containing**(about) **last letter of**(the last in) \"Punjab\"] **contained in**(in) CULL(organised, selective slaughter of animals to reduce its population).\nDefn: \u2026 for children \u2026 and adults."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rising at first, but getting smaller overall (7)","output":"### Answer: WARNING \n ### Explanation: 1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"Rising\" **contained in**(\u2026 overall) WANING(getting smaller\/diminishing).\nAnswer: As in a \"warning triangle\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: UK citizen stands by Labour leader boxed in by Trotskyite extremes, likely to snap (7)","output":"### Answer: BRITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: likely to snap\n BRIT(a British\/UK citizen) **plus**(stands by) [**1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Labour\" **contained in**(boxed in by) **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 extremes) \"Trotskyite\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Baffled by sensational wordplay with nine letters missing (2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: AT A LOSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baffled\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wordplay \u2026) [\"sensational\" **minus**(with \u2026 letters missing) \"nine\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Initially, Alexander's charming (5)","output":"### Answer: ACUTE \n ### Explanation: 1st letter of**(Initially) \"Alexander\" + CUTE(charming\/endearingly attractive).\nAnswer: As in an \"acute-angled triangle\", one with 3 acute angles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lower part of rigging cut from triangle, part of a ladder (7)","output":"### Answer: RATLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of a ladder\n **Anagram of**(?) [**last letter of**(Lower part of, in a down clue) \"rigging\" **deleted from**(cut from) \"triangle\"].\nA missing anagram indicator?**\nDefn:  \u2026, ie. a rope tied between a ship's rigging."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love, dropping its first subtle shimmering (6)","output":"### Answer: OBTUSE \n ### Explanation: O(letter representing 0\/\"love\" in tennis scores) + **anagram of**(\u2026 shimmering) [**1st letter of**(\u2026 its first) \"Love\" **deleted from**(dropping \u2026) \"subtle\"].\nAnswer: As in an \"obtuse-angled triangle\", one with an obtuse angle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trick to snort some drug in (9)","output":"### Answer: CONGRUENT \n ### Explanation: CON(to trick\/to cheat) **plus**(to) GRUNT(to snort, like, say, a pig) **containing**(some \u2026 in) E(abbrev. for \"Ecstasy\", the drug).\nAnswer: As in \"congruent triangles\", ones which have the same 3 sides and the same 3 angles as one another."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get to the top on Tyneside? (7)","output":"### Answer: SCALENE \n ### Explanation: SCALE(to get to\/to climb up to the top) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) NE(abbrev. for the North-east region of England\/Tyneside).\nAnswer: As in a \"scalene triangle\", one with 3 unequal sides."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evergreen version of pea, encased in pot (8,5)","output":"### Answer: JAPANESE CEDAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evergreen\n **Anagram of**(version of) PEA, ENCASED **contained in**(in) JAR(a pot)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Initially sleepy, got up, then tea in winter you many need more than one of these (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SNOW CHAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in winter you many need more than one of these\n **1st letter of**(Initially) \"sleepy\" + **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) WON(got\/acquired as a result of a contest) **plus**(then) CHA(tea) + IN.\n\"in\" doing double duty?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Permit one to move after damaging allegations (7)","output":"### Answer: BERMUDA \n ### Explanation: BEAR(to permit\/to tolerate\/to allow to happen) + MUD(damaging allegations) **with **\"A\"(the grammatical article for one in number) **moved to the end of**(to move after, in a down clue) MUD.\nAnswer: As in the \"Bermuda Triangle\", the area in the North Atlantic Ocean where a number of aircraft and ships are said to have disappeared mysteriously."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two left arms waving? (7)","output":"### Answer: SIMILAR \n ### Explanation: Anagram of**(\u2026 waving) [II(Roman numeral for \"two\") + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + ARMS].\nAnswer: As in \"similar triangles\", two or more triangles with the same shape but of different sizes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set the trend, able to ignore the odds (7)","output":"### Answer: ETERNAL \n ### Explanation: \"Set the trend, able\" **minus**(to ignore) **its 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc. letters**(the odds).\nAnswer: As in the \"eternal triangle\", an emotional relationship involving a couple and a third person with whom one of the couple is also involved."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little information about vintage (6)","output":"### Answer: GOLDEN \n ### Explanation: GEN(information) **containing**(about) OLD(vintage, as in \"vintage cars\").\nAnswer: As in a \"golden triangle\", an isosceles triangle whose sides are in the golden ratio. Other alternatives include the geographical area in S.E. Asia infamous for opium-production. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change of direction in match (5)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT \n ### Explanation: \"r\"(abbrev. for the direction \"right\") **replacing**(Change of direction \u2026) \"l\"(abbrev. for the direction \"left\") ***in ***\"light\"( a device to produce a flame\/a match) .\nAnswer: As in a \"right-angled triangle\", one with an angle of 90 degrees."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salary? Mine must be returned in post! (7)","output":"### Answer: STIPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salary\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 must be returned) PIT(a mine\/a hole in the ground) **contained in**(in) SEND(to post, by snail mail in the old days).\nDefn: A fixed regular sum paid to a clergyman, teacher or public official."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Embarrassed around naked milf (also hot under collar) (5)","output":"### Answer: RILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: hot under collar\n RED(embarrassed as evidenced by one's complexion) **containing**(around) \"milf\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(naked \u2026).\nThe acronym MILF (a very tame version is \"yummy mummy\") was new to me, but it fits perfectly the surface of the clue.. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large parts I flipping look at lustily (4)","output":"### Answer: OGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: look at lustily\n L(abbrev. for \"large\") **contained in**(parts) **reversal of**(\u2026 flipping) EGO(I\/self-image).**\nPriceless clue surface, as demonstrated here:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German dons drunk brandy with ale mostly (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: BY AND LARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mostly\n G(abbrev. for \"German\") **contained in**(dons\/wears) **anagram of**(drunk) [BRANDY **plus**(with) ALE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worker in a chippy, one with a violent past? (8)","output":"### Answer: BATTERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one with a violent past\n One who applies batter in a fish and chips shop\/a chippy, could be called a batterer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pure heroin snorted by actors with MDMA (6)","output":"### Answer: CHASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pure\n H(abbrev. for \"heroin\") **contained in**(snorted by) CAST(the group of actors in a play or movie) **plus**(with) E(abbrev. for \"Ecstasy\"\/the drug whose chemical name is abbreviated to MDMA)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Laugh about Phil's missus being an illustrious type (4)","output":"### Answer: HERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: an illustrious type\n HO(a laugh expressing derision) **containing**(about) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", Prince Philip's\/Phil's spouse\/missus)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A red swelling initially hurts (5)","output":"### Answer: ACHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: hurts\n A + CHE(Guevara, the Argentinian Marxist revolutionary\/a red) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"swelling\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop royal ultimately entering Balmoral? (4)","output":"### Answer: HALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"royal\" **contained in**(entering) HAT(an example of which is the balmoral, worn by certain Scottish regiments)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small piece of gum or Sellotape (6)","output":"### Answer: MORSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small piece\n **Hidden in**(of) \"gum or Sellotape\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solo male part rejected by composer (8)","output":"### Answer: BACHELOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solo male\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) ROLE(a character part in a play or movie) **placed after**(by) BACH(Johann Sebastian, Baroque period composer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This ironic broadcast is overly dramatic (10)","output":"### Answer: HISTRIONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: overly dramatic \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) THIS IRONIC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bitter Conservative needs help all around (4)","output":"### Answer: ACID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bitter\n C(abbrev. for \"Conservative\", a member of the Conservative Party) **contained in**(needs \u2026 all around) AID(help\/assistance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party led by adulterous leader? For shame! (5)","output":"### Answer: ABASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: shame\n BASH(a party\/a social event) **placed after**(led by) **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"adulterous\".\nDefn: To make someone feel ashamed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bit of lolly found in hot cake (7)","output":"### Answer: STOLLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cake\n **1st letter of**(Bit of) \"lolly\" **contained in**(found in) STOLEN(hot\/descriptive of goods that have been stolen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One involved in distribution of credits on courses (10)","output":"### Answer: DIRECTIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: courses\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(distribution of) **anagram of**(CREDITS ON) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Johnson & Johnson? (6)","output":"### Answer: MEMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Johnson,Johnson\n Double defn: 1st: An example of which\/? is what a human's penis\/johnson in slang is; and 2nd: An example of which\/? is what Boris Johnson is in Parliament, in addition to being PM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hoskins would start to examine answer to make clue (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: clue\n I'D(contraction of \"I would\"\/Hoskins, the setter, would, using the self-referential pronoun) + **1st letter of**(start to) \"examine\" + A(abbrev. for \"answer\").\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"I haven't got a clue\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goods for those possibly full of gas? (8)","output":"### Answer: PRODUCTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goods\n PRO(for\/in favour of, as in \"the pros and cons\") + DUCTS(tubes that could possibly be full of gas)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mountainous island fit for climbing (4)","output":"### Answer: ELBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mountainous island\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 for climbing, in a down clue) ABLE(fit\/capable of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the morning, grunts lifting up letter (5)","output":"### Answer: SIGMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 lifting up, in a down clue) [AM(abbrev. for \"ante meridiem\"\/in the morning, before noon, hours of the day) + GIS(plural of GI\/American solders\/grunts)].\nDefn: \u2026 in the Greek alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unpleasant type poking face using fingers (7)","output":"### Answer: DIGITAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: using fingers\n GIT(unpleasant type\/person) **contained in**(poking) DIAL(informal term for a person's face)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where the man in pub is turned around? (5)","output":"### Answer: REHAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where the man in pub is turned around?\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 is turned around) [HE(pronoun for a man) **contained in**(in) BAR(a pub\/a watering hole)].\nCryptic defn: An establishment\/rehabilitation centre, where an alcoholic\/possibly\/? a man in a pub, is turned around\/cured of his alcoholism. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possible a vile beach needs to be sorted out (10)","output":"### Answer: ACHIEVABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possible\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 needs to be sorted out) A VILE BEACH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I react excitedly, having screened old smut (7)","output":"### Answer: EROTICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: smut\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 excitedly) I REACT **containing**(having screened) O(abbrev. for \"old\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine everybody that's conservative (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ALL RIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine\n ALL(everybody) **plus**(that's) RIGHT(the side of the political spectrum where someone conservative is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two firms working to make a case? (6)","output":"### Answer: COCOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a case\n CO,CO(abbrev. for \"company\"\/commercial firm X two) + ON(working\/functioning, as with an electrical appliance or a machine)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love and marriage, don't start that as it can make you cry! (5)","output":"### Answer: ONION \n ### Explanation: Definition: it can make you cry\n O(letter representing 0\/love in tennis scores) **plus**(and) \"union\"(marriage) **minus**\n**its 1st letter**(don't start that)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chat volubly after drop of Tanqueray gin? (4)","output":"### Answer: TRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: gin\n RAP(chat volubly\/fluently) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(drop of) \"Tanqueray\".**\nDefn:  A cruel device to capture (and often killing) birds and small animals.\nAnd a milder one for larger mammals:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lad that's served up hot food (4)","output":"### Answer: NOSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: food\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 that's served up, in a down clue) SON(informal term of address for a boy\/a lad) + H(abbrev. for \"hot\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not old enough to destroy deer with a gun (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not old enough\n **Anagram of**(to destroy) [DEER **plus**(with) A GUN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Devastating impediment for prince (6)","output":"### Answer: LETHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Devastating\n LET(an impediment\/a hindrance) **plus**(for) HAL(the diminutive used to refer to Prince Henry, the future King Henry V, in Shakespeare's plays)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Apprentice saving money for accommodation (4)","output":"### Answer: RENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: money for accommodation\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 saving) \"Apprentice\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goes off to catch fish with smart retired PR person (4,6)","output":"### Answer: SPIN DOCTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: PR person\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 retired) {ROTS(goes off\/goes bad) **containing**(to catch) [COD(a food fish) **plus**(with) NIP(a sharp pain\/a smart, as might be felt with \"a nip in the air\")]}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor in trouble changing course (6)","output":"### Answer: CRUSOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sailor in trouble\n **Anagram of**(changing) COURSE.\nDefn: \u2026, the main character in Daniel Defoe's novel about a shipwrecked sailor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Designs alternative wrapper for right material to apply to a wound (8)","output":"### Answer: DRESSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: material to apply to a wound\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 alternative) DESIGNS **containing**(wrapper for) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wash poor saint found in church (7)","output":"### Answer: CLEANSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wash\n [LEAN(poor\/with little substance\/meagre) + S(abbrev. for \"Saint\")] **contained in**(found in) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money won from bet after wicket falls in spell at the crease (7)","output":"### Answer: INNINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spell at the crease\n \"winnings\"(money won from betting) **minus**(after \u2026 falls) \"w\"(abbrev. for \"wicket\" in cricket scores).\nDefn: A cricketer's turn at batting\/a spell at the crease, as in \"he had a good innings\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Veto token circulating as legal tender (8)","output":"### Answer: BANKNOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal tender\n BAN(to veto\/prohibit) + **anagram of**(\u2026 circulating) TOKEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cat first found by English river thrown back (6)","output":"### Answer: FELINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cat\n **1st letter of**(first) \"found\" **plus**(by) **reversal of**(\u2026 thrown back) [E(abbrev. for \"English\") + NILE(the river in north-eastern Africa)]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mobility aid for part of foot toilet lock? (10)","output":"### Answer: WHEELCHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mobility aid\n HEEL(the back part of a human foot) **contained in**(caught in) [WC(abbrev. for \"water closet\"\/the toilet) + HAIR(which can be in a lock, coiled or hanging together)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to prune around large mulberry tree (4)","output":"### Answer: PALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"prune around large mulberry\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transaction, involving award for woman getting head on a plate (6)","output":"### Answer: SALOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: woman getting head on a plate\n SALE(a transaction where money is exchanged for goods or services) **containing**(involving) OM(abbrev. for \"Order of Merit\", an honorary award conferred by the UK sovereign).\nDefn: \u2026, per the New Testament.**\nA head for dancing:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pulling vehicle back into complex (8)","output":"### Answer: TRACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pulling\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) CART(an open vehicle usually pulled by a horse or ox) + **anagram of**(\u2026 complex) INTO.\nDefn: \u2026, as a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Basic triangle redrawn (8)","output":"### Answer: INTEGRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Basic\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 redrawn) TRIANGLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man with inside information close to government (4)","output":"### Answer: GENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man\n GEN(inside information\/dope) + **last letter of**(close to) \"government\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Analyse grammar written by English Zoroastrian (6)","output":"### Answer: PARSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Zoroastrian\n PARSE(to analyse grammar in a written sentence, breaking it into its components) **plus**(by) E(abbrev. for \"English\"). **\nA Parsee wedding:\nAnd a Parsee youngster \u2013 guess who?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good little fairies getting hold of old Dutch spells (7)","output":"### Answer: PERIODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spells\n PERIS(good little fairies in Persian mythology) **containing**(getting hold of) [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + D(abbrev. for \"Dutch\")].\nDefn: \u2026\/time intervals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working after shift carrying large club (8)","output":"### Answer: BLUDGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: club\n ON(working\/functioning, as with an electrical appliance or machine) **placed after**(after) BUDGE(to shift\/to make space for something or someone) **containing**(carrying) L(abbrev. for \"large\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keeps plough stationary (10)","output":"### Answer: STOCKSTILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: stationary\n STOCKS(keeps supplies of, in a shop, say) + TILL(to plough land for cultivation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distress signal to leave ashore? (6)","output":"### Answer: MAROON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distress signal,leave ashore\n Double defn: 1st: A firework\/rocket that makes a loud noise and bright flash used as a distress signal. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hamper not going north with polar explorer (10)","output":"### Answer: SHACKLETON \n ### Explanation: Definition: polar explorer\n SHACKLE(to hamper\/to restrict someone or something) + **reversal of**(\u2026 going north, in a down clue) NOT.\nAnswer: Ernest, Irish Antarctic explorer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely hot day finds recorder in church? On the contrary! (8)","output":"### Answer: SCORCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely hot day\n SCORER(one who records scores in, say, a competition) **containing**(in \u2026? On the contrary!) CH(abbrev. for \"church\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group meeting brave man with a swelling (8)","output":"### Answer: GANGLION \n ### Explanation: Definition: a swelling\n GANG(a group of, say, workers or criminals) **plus**(meeting) LION(a brave man\/a lionheart).\nDefn: \u2026 on a tendon sheath."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swimming at great event on the water (7)","output":"### Answer: REGATTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: event on the water\n **Anagram of**(Swimming) AT GREAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A king's taken in by charlatan's religious retreat (6)","output":"### Answer: ASHRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious retreat\n A + [R(abbrev. for \"Rex\", the reigning king) **contained in**(\u2026's taken in by) SHAM(a charlatan\/a person faking special knowledge or skill)]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Serious little creature swallowing soldier at sea (6)","output":"### Answer: FORMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Serious\n FOAL(a young horse, a little creature) **containing**(swallowing) RM(abbrev. for \"Royal Marine\", a soldier in one of the fighting forces of the Royal Navy). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place tee for golf shot (4)","output":"### Answer: PUTT \n ### Explanation: Definition: golf shot\n PUT(to place in a particular position) + T(the shape denoted by \"tee\"; also an alternative to \"tee\" in \"to a t\/tee\".\nDefn: \u2026 with, well, a putter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rolling dice proven to show foresight (10)","output":"### Answer: PROVIDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: foresight\n **Anagram of**(Rolling) DICE PROVEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friend immersed in public humiliation (4)","output":"### Answer: CHUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friend\n **Hidden in**(immersed in) \"public humiliation\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check cast-iron building by National Trust (10)","output":"### Answer: CONSTRAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 building) CAST-IRON **plus**(by) NT(abbrev. for the National Trust)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compact weapons rejected (4)","output":"### Answer: SNUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compact\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) GUNS(weapons)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disparaging service providing what's needed to sustain fission (8,4)","output":"### Answer: CRITICAL MASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: what's needed to sustain fission\n CRITICAL(disparaging\/putting down) + MASS(a religious service).\nDefn: \u2026 in nuclear physics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coffee wafting nice aroma (9)","output":"### Answer: AMERICANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coffee\n **Anagram of**(wafting) NICE AROMA.\nDefn: An espresso diluted with hot water."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complete removing top from drain (5)","output":"### Answer: UTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complete\n **1st letter of**(top) **deleted from**(removing \u2026 from) \"gutter\"(a drain\/a channel for flowing liquid)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Initial tree on street (5)","output":"### Answer: FIRST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Initial\n FIR(a coniferous tree0 **plus**(on) ST(abbrev. for \"street\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harmful nuisance I supplied money to for a while (9)","output":"### Answer: PESTILENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harmful\n PEST(a nuisance\/a pain in the you-know-where) + I + LENT(supplied money for a while\/gave a loan)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fashionable container sinking and glowing (12)","output":"### Answer: INCANDESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: glowing\n IN(fashionable\/trendy) +CAN(a round metal container) + DESCENT(sinking, as a noun, as in \"the sinking of the Titanic\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amphibian a fox swallows (4)","output":"### Answer: TOAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amphibian\n A **contained in**(\u2026 swallows) TOD(a fox, in Scot and northern English dialect)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hollow liquid dispenser with nothing in (10)","output":"### Answer: DEPRESSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hollow\n **Anagram of**(liquid) DISPENSER **containing**(with \u2026 in)O(letter signifying nothing\/0). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Act back and forth (4)","output":"### Answer: DEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Act\n **Palindromic synonym for** \"act\"(something done)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commercial operation beginning to secure confessions (10)","output":"### Answer: ADMISSIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: confessions\n AD(short for \"advertisement\"\/a commercial\/promotional material) + MISSION(an operation, as in \"Mission Impossible\") + **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"secure\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Personal assistant gets court agreement (4)","output":"### Answer: PACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: agreement\n PA(abbrev. for \"personal assistant\") **plus**(gets) CT(abbrev. for \"court\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All right to hold in animal sound (4)","output":"### Answer: OINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal sound\n OK(okay\/all right\/that's fine) **containing**(to hold) IN.\nDefn: \u2026 made by, specifically, a pig."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Now and then determined to hold tailless insect (12)","output":"### Answer: INTERMITTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Now and then\n INTENT(determined\/fixed on doing something) **containing**(to hold) \"termite\"(a wood-eating insect) **minus its last letter**(tailless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order stick to be raised on time (5)","output":"### Answer: ENACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to be raised, in a down clue) CANE(a stick, used for flogging or help in walking) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aware of prisoner's constant promises to pay (9)","output":"### Answer: CONSCIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aware of\n CON(short for \"convict\"\/a prisoner)'S + C(symbol for a numerical constant in mathematics) + IOUS(acronym from \"I owe you\" for promises to pay\/debt acknowledgements)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ten harpies dancing in female celebrations (3,7)","output":"### Answer: HEN PARTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: female celebrations\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dancing) TEN HARPIES.**\nSomething like this:\n\u2026 on the other hand\u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge publication first by value (10)","output":"### Answer: MAGISTRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge\n MAG(short for \"magazine\"\/a publication) + IST(\"1st\"\/first, with the Roman numeral substitution) **plus**(by) RATE(to value\/to evaluate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disturbing soil is insult to conjurors (12)","output":"### Answer: ILLUSIONISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: conjurors\n **Anagram of**(Disturbing) SOIL IS INSULT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foolish rugby player with sex appeal attends regularly (4-6)","output":"### Answer: HALF-WITTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foolish\n HALF(short for \"half back\"\/a rugby player playing in a position between the attacking forwards and the defending full backs) + W(abbrev. for \"with\") + IT(sex appeal, as in the \"it girls\") + **2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"attends\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strongly disapprove of accepting current fall in value (10)","output":"### Answer: DEPRECIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fall in value\n DEPRECATE(strongly disapprove of\/deplore) **containing**(accepting) I(symbol for electrical current in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grasp collar (9)","output":"### Answer: APPREHEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grasp,collar\n Double defn: 1st: To grasp\/see the meaning of\/to understand; and 2nd: To collar\/arrest a criminal, possibly by grasping his\/her collar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commanding officer right get soldier a dog (5)","output":"### Answer: CORGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: a dog\n CO(abbrev. for \"Commanding Officer\") + R(abbrev. for \"right\") **plus**(get) GI(a soldier in the US Army)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer found in revolting moribund surroundings (4)","output":"### Answer: BIRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n **Hidden in**(found in \u2026 surroundings) **reversal of**(revolting) \"moribund\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Magnates, oddly, dismissed workers (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: workers\n \"Magnates\" **minus ****its 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th letters**(oddly, dismissed).\nDefn: \u2026, a caste in a colony of social insects."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lines from number, virtually completed, something catchy? (6)","output":"### Answer: SONNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lines\n \"song\"(a musical number) ***minus its last letter***(virtually completed) + NET(something catchy\/to catch with)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talk idly seeing school matron at first \u2013 escape slowly (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHMOOZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talk idly\n SCH(abbrev. for \"school\") + ***1st letter of***(\u2026 at first) \"matron\" + OOZE(of liquid\/semi-liquid, to escape\/leak slowly).\nDefn: \u2026\/to gossip."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shrewd like teacher taking English for men (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shrewd\n AS(like\/similar to, as expressed in similes) + \"tutor\"(a teacher) ***with** *E(abbrev. for English) ***replacing***(taking \u2026 for) \"or\"(abbrev. for \"other ranks\", non-commissioned men in the military)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sounds like wet weather, love, as they come for Christmas? (8)","output":"### Answer: REINDEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: they come for Christmas\n ***Homophone of***(Sounds like) [\"rain\"(wet weather) + \"dear\"(like \"love\", a term of endearment)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unexpected noise, dirt, cause one to lose sense of direction (9)","output":"### Answer: DISORIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause one to lose sense of direction\n ***Anagram of***(Unexpected) NOISE, DIRT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticise cut, severe ultimately (5)","output":"### Answer: SNIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticise\n SNIP(to cut with scissors or shears) + ***minus last letter of***(\u2026 ultimately) \"severe\".\nDefn: \u2026\/to make a sly or petty verbal attack."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silly southern jazz fan finishing off session drops into crash site (7-7)","output":"### Answer: SCATTER-BRAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silly\n S(abbrev. for \"southern\") + CAT(slang for a jazz fan) + \"term\"(a session\/a period of time devoted to a particular activity) ***minus its last letter***(finishing off \u2026) + [RAIN(a shower of drops of liquid, eg. rainwater) ***contained** **in***(into) BED(whimsically a crash site\/a place where you crash\/sleep)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Road manoeuvre \u2013 NEW performance? (5-5,4)","output":"### Answer: THREE-POINT TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Road manoeuvre\n THREE-POINT(as an adjective, NEW\/abbreviations for the three compass points north, east and west respectively) TURN(a performance, on stage, say).\nDefn: \u2026 by a vehicle driver."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High point \u2013 regularly visiting aunt, dressy? (5)","output":"### Answer: ANDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: High point\n ***1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th letters of***(regularly visiting) \"aunt, dressy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irreproachable girl, chess player (4-5)","output":"### Answer: LILY-WHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irreproachable\n LILY(a girl's name) + WHITE(nomenclature for one opponent in a chess game, playing against \"Black\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good to reside in foreign country? Do this? (8)","output":"### Answer: EMIGRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do this\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") ***contained in***(to reside in) EMIRATE(a foreign country, one ruled by an emir).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. go to reside in a foreign country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exile from French coastal town (6)","output":"### Answer: DEPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exile\n DE(French for \"from\"\/originating from) + PORT(a coastal town, where ships can load and unload)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have case of beer with store's label (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OWN BRAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: store's label\n OWN(to have\/possess) + ***1st and last letters of***(case of) \"beer\" + AND(with\/plus)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cash singer picked up (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cash\n ***Homophone of***(\u2026 picked up) \"tenor\"(a singer with the voice range of the ordinary adult male).\nDefn: \u2026, specifically a \u00a310 note."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upsetting husband, disconsolate friend's careless (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SLAP-DASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: careless\n ***Reversal of***(Upsetting, in a down clue) [H(abbrev. for \"husband\") + SAD(disconsolate\/feeling down) + PAL(a friend)'S ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seen at a shack sheltering girl (7)","output":"### Answer: NATASHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n ***Hidden in***(\u2026 sheltering) \"Seen at a shack\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book Henry's missing in this compound (5)","output":"### Answer: ESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: this compound\n \"Esther\"(a book in the Old Testament of the Bible) ***minus** *(\u2026's missing) H(symbol for a \"henry\", the unit of measurement of electrical inductance in physics).\nDefn: \u2026, a product of an acid and an alcohol."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After Reformation heretics fled town (12)","output":"### Answer: CHESTERFIELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: town\n ***Anagram of***(After Reformation) HERETICS FLED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note Northern Ireland border that leaves much uncovered (9)","output":"### Answer: MINISKIRT \n ### Explanation: Definition: that leaves much uncovered\n MI(syllable representing a note in the sol-fa musical scale) + NI(abbrev. for Northern Ireland) + SKIRT(to border\/to go round the edge of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Previously pitiable mite noticed turning up exhibits (3-4)","output":"### Answer: ONE-TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Previously\n **Hidden in**(.. exhibits) reversal of(\u2026 turning up, in a down clue) \"pitiable mite noticed\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Source of income of student? Not primarily (6)","output":"### Answer: EARNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of income\n \"learner\"(a student) ***minus its 1st letter***(Not primarily).\nDefn: An activity or product that brings in income."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Urban tale with moon trip involved? (12)","output":"### Answer: METROPOLITAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Urban\n ***Anagram of***(\u2026 involved) [TALE ***plus***(with) MOON TRIP]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After time, back welcoming reliable financial official (9)","output":"### Answer: TREASURER \n ### Explanation: Definition: financial official\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") ***placed above***(After \u2026, in a down clue) + REAR(the back portion) ***containing***(welcoming) SURE(can be relied on as true\/assured)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singer's one popular opening opera routine, just starting (8)","output":"### Answer: INVENTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer's one\n IN(popular\/trendy) + VENT(an opening for a fluid to escape through) + ***1st letters, respectively, of***(\u2026, just starting) \"opera routine\".\nDefn: \u2026, Isaac Merritt Singer, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emperor, experienced, managed to keep grip on Italy (7)","output":"### Answer: HADRIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emperor\n HAD(experienced, as in \"he had a moment of doubt\") + RAN(managed, an organisation, say) ***containing***(to keep grip on) I(abbrev. for Italy).\nDefn: \u2026 of the Roman Empire."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Squad not entirely associated with sentimental stuff and imaginary animal (7)","output":"### Answer: UNICORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: imaginary animal\n \"unit\"(a group of soldiers, say\/a squad) ***minus its last letter***(not entirely) ***plus***(associated with) CORN(tiresomely sentimental stuff eg. writing, music or acting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage in end \u2013 arrive in time for party (4,2)","output":"### Answer: MAKE DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manage in end\n MAKE(to arrive in time for, as in \"to make the 7.30 am bus\") + DO(a party\/a social function)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the place our group entertained the woman (5)","output":"### Answer: WHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In the place\n WE(the plural first person pronoun for \"our group\") ***containing***(entertained) HER(third person pronoun for a \"woman\").\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"it happened in the place we went to\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's not committed? Get an answer to this (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FREE AGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's not committed\n  A reverse clue.  \"Get an\" is an answer to:  **anagram of**(**FREE**) **AGENT**."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retail giant right to leave island (5)","output":"### Answer: TESCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Retail giant\n  \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\") **deleted from**(to leave) \"Tresco\"(one of the islands in the Isles of Scilly in Cornwall, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Congress can get ready to remove Trump, initially for being crazy (6,1,5,5)","output":"### Answer: HAVING A SCREW LOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: being crazy\n  [HAVING A SCREW](slang for \"in congress\"\/in the act of sexual intercourse) + LOO(like \"can\", an informal term for the toilet) **plus**(get) \"set\"(ready\/prepared) **minus** **1st letter of**(remove \u2026, initially) \"Trump\".\nA surface relevant to recent events in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Power mindless Republican held, looking back, is worry (7)","output":"### Answer: PERTURB \n ### Explanation: Definition: worry\n  P(symbol for \"power\" in physics) + **reversal of**(\u2026, looking back) [BRUTE(mindless\/savage) **containing**(\u2026 held) R(abbrev. for member of the US Republican party)].\nAnother relevant surface \u2013 and he's still holding power."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sell one before hotel gets turned over (4)","output":"### Answer: FLOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sell\n  **Reversal of**(\u2026 gets turned over) GOLF(in the phonetic alphabet, code for the letter before \"h\", whose code is \"hotel\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decide to repair boot Victor's wearing (7)","output":"### Answer: RESOLVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decide\n  RESOLE(to repair a boot by providing a new sole) **containing**(\u2026's wearing) V(whose code in the phonetic alphabet is \"Victor\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Useless dope taking over \u2014 resentment generally high (7)","output":"### Answer: DUDGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: resentment generally high\n  DUD(useless\/failing to function) + GEN(dope\/information) **containing**(taking) O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor got billed crossing river here? (10)","output":"### Answer: TOLL BRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\n  **Anagram of**(Doctor) GOT BILLED ***containing***(crossing) R(abbrev. for \"river\").\nDefn:  \u2026\/a location where one could cross a river."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pool money before finishing (4)","output":"### Answer: MERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pool\n  M(abbrev. for \"money\", or the former German money, marks) **plus**(\u2026 finishing) ERE(before, when refering to time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cancelled by Henry, with or without consideration (7)","output":"### Answer: OFFHAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: without consideration\n  OFF(cancelled, as in \"the match is off\") **plus**(by) H(symbol for Henry, the unit of electrical inductance) + AND(with\/plus)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Either way, woman's not denying love affair (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: affair\n  EVE(the woman with the palindromic\/either way name) + \"not\" **minus**(denying) \"o\"(letter signifying 0\/love in tennis scores).\nDefn:  As in the \"The Christmas affair in the churchyard\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Botch pronunciation of maiden name (9)","output":"### Answer: MISHANDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Botch\n  **Homophone of**(pronunciation of) \"miss\"(a maiden) + HANDLE(a name or nickname)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top-quality programme that writer's off \u2014 point taken (2,3,5,5)","output":"### Answer: OF THE FIRST WATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top-quality\n  **Anagram of**(programme) THAT WRITER'S OFF **containing**(\u2026 taken) E(abbrev. for \"east\", a compass point)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Receptive earlier, after energy up slightly (8)","output":"### Answer: PERVIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Receptive\n  PREVIOUS(earlier in time\/prior) **with its** \"E\" **placed before** \"R\"( after \u2026 up slightly, in a down clue).\nDefn:  \u2026\/allowing access."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Save new building in the countryside? (4)","output":"### Answer: BARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: building in the countryside\n  BAR(save\/except for, as in \"he's the best player, save none\") + N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foolishly charmed by English political manoeuvre (8)","output":"### Answer: DEMARCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: political manoeuvre\n  **Anagram of**(Foolishly) CHARMED **placed above**(by, in a down clue) E(abbrev. for \"English\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quietly stops old joiner (6)","output":"### Answer: STAPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: joiner\n  P(abbrev. for \"piano\", a musical direction to play quietly) **contained in**(stops) STALE(old\/out of date)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Did rock celebrity ultimately meet all the crowd? (8)","output":"### Answer: STARTLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Did rock\n  STAR(a celebrity) + **last letters, respectively, of**(ultimately) \"meet all the crowd\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Does up building that's not authentic (6)","output":"### Answer: PSEUDO \n ### Explanation: Anagram of**(\u2026 building) DOES UP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Condemned rude teen's blonde jokes (6,9)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE ENTENDRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: jokes\n  **Anagram of**(Condemned) RUDE TEEN'S BLONDE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meant to get 20% off? It's free! (8)","output":"### Answer: LIBERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: free\n  \"deliberate\"(meant\/on purpose) **minus**(to get \u2026 off) **its 1st 2 letters out of 10**(20%)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wells up with old soak outside \u2014 this place is disgraceful (8)","output":"### Answer: DOGHOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this place is disgraceful\n  [R(\u2026 up, in a down clue) H.G.(Wells, English writer who wrote, amongst others, \"The War of the Worlds\") **plus**(with) O(abbrev. for \"old\")] **contained in**(\u2026 outside) DOUSE(to soak\/to drench, with a liquid like water).\nDefn:  A metaphorical place where disgraced persons are sent to, and which, as one might say, is therefore full of disgrace."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's nice to see president and disgraced royal in conversation (3,5)","output":"### Answer: EYE CANDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's nice to see\n  **Homophone of**(\u2026 in conversation) [\"Ike\"(nickname of US President Eisenhower) + \"Andy\"(diminutive of \"Andrew\", the English prince\/royal disgraced by his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, sex offender)].\nAnd guess what would Trump and the Prince talk about."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barman's wife in bed? (6)","output":"### Answer: LAWYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barman\n  W(abbrev. for \"wife\") **contained in**(in) LAYER(a bed\/a stratum, of, say, rock).\nDefn:  Cryptically, one in the Bar, barristers collectively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eventually cheers up, having left close friend (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eventually\n  **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) \"Ta!\"(cheers!\/thanks!) **deleted from**(having left) \"intimate\"(a close friend, one to tell confidential\/ intimate things to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: South-east Asian fellow's upset young Arab? (4)","output":"### Answer: FOAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: young Arab\n  **Reversal of**(\u2026's upset, in a down clue) [LAO(one of the indigenous people of Laos, the South-East Asian nation) + F(abbrev. for \"Fellow\", especially a member of a learned society, as in \"FRCS\")].\nDefn:  \u2026, a four-legged mammal of a breed originating in Arabia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rocking robin, huge one seen next door (9)","output":"### Answer: NEIGHBOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: one seen next door\n  **Anagram of**(Rocking) ROBIN, HUGE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crown represented in a coat of arms? (5)","output":"### Answer: CREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crown,represented in a coat of arms\n  Double defn:  1st:  \u2026\/top of a mountain or hill; and 2nd:  A design at the top of a coat of arms, distinctive of a family or corporation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scoff vegetables, no good on reflection (5)","output":"### Answer: SNEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scoff\n  **Reversal of**(\u2026 on reflection) \"greens\"(vegetables that are, well, green in colour) **minus**(no) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lager drunk after spirit, drinker's penultimate drink (6,3)","output":"### Answer: GINGER  ALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n  [**Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) LAGER **placed after**(after) GIN(a spirit\/a strongly alcoholic drink)] + **last but 1 letter of**(\u2026's penultimate) \"drinker\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mastic's moulded, not in the right part (7)","output":"### Answer: MISCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: not in the right part\n  **Anagram of**(\u2026 moulded) MASTIC'S.\nDefn:  Said of, say, an actor who is playing a part\/role not suited to him\/her."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noblewoman's party venture (7)","output":"### Answer: DOWAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noblewoman\n  DO(a party\/a social function) + WAGER(a bet\/a venture\/a risky undertaking).\nDefn:  \u2026 with a title derived from her late husband."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carry out purchase picked up in city (5)","output":"### Answer: DUBAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\n  **Homophone of**(\u2026 picked up) \"do buy\"(to carry out\/to effect a purchase)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 27D notebook (3)","output":"### Answer: PAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 27D,notebook\n  Double defn:  1st:  Solution to 27 down\/where one is staying."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inception filmed here? (5)","output":"### Answer: ONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inception\n  [ON SET](at the place with stage scenery, furniture and other articles where a movie is filmed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl's not much wearing fancy hat (7)","output":"### Answer: TABITHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\n  [A BIT](not much\/just a little) **contained in**(wearing) **anagram of**(fancy) HAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scheme involves close to twenty exercises in which small children can lark about (7)","output":"### Answer: PLAYPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in which small children can lark about\n  PLAN(a scheme\/a plot) **containing**(involves) **last letter of**(close to) \"twenty\" + PE(abbrev. for \"physical education\"\/physical exercises)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advocate a couple of drinks (9)","output":"### Answer: SUPPORTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advocate\n  [SUP(to drink) + PORTER(a dark brown bitter beer)](a couple of drinks)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wheels on a New York taxi may be so worn out (5)","output":"### Answer: TIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wheels on a New York taxi may be so,worn out\n  Double defn:  1st:  Describing the wheels on a NY taxi, fitted with tyres, or tires as spelled in America."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In France, he's swallowed by lake of purplish hue (5)","output":"### Answer: LILAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: purplish hue\n  IL(in French \"he\") **contained in**(\u2026's swallowed by) LAC(in French, a lake)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's rude to have house-warming without one (9)","output":"### Answer: INSULTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's rude\n  \"insulating\"(to have a house interior warmed\/protected against the cold) **minus**(without) \"a\"(the article for \"one\" in number)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We are responsible for this load (4)","output":"### Answer: ONUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: load\n  [ON US](we are responsible\/we take responsibility for something, as in \"the damage is on us\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Various rivals of Tom Daley (6)","output":"### Answer: DIVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Various,rivals of Tom Daley\n  Double defn:  2nd:  \u2026, the champion diver."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Livestock here help, so it's said, to supply a drug dealer (10)","output":"### Answer: PHARMACIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: a drug dealer\n  **Homophone of**(\u2026, so it's said) [\"farm\"(where livestock are\/found here) + \"assist\"(to help)].\nDefn:  One who could be whimsically (or cruelly) called a drug dealer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have no recollection of counterfeit tobacco's origin (6)","output":"### Answer: FORGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have no recollection of\n  FORGE(to counterfeit\/to copy illegally) + **1st letter of**(\u2026's origin) \"tobacco\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A relation of K-Pop? (8)","output":"### Answer: GRANDDAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: A relation\n  GRAND(a 1000 dollars or pounds\/abbreviated to 1K dollars or pounds) + DAD(like \"pop\", an informal term for one's father).\nNo relation to granddad \u2026 nor grandma for that matter:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spots one charged with arson at last (4)","output":"### Answer: ACNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spots\n  ACE(\"one\", as in the number of pips on an ace playing card) **containing**(charged with) **last letter of**(\u2026 at last) \"arson\".\nDefn:  \u2026 on one's skin, especially on the face."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Makes unstable grenades explode (8)","output":"### Answer: DERANGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes unstable\n  **Anagram of**(\u2026 explode) GRENADES.\nDefn:  \u2026 mentally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lacking nucleus, fermenting yeast is swelling (4)","output":"### Answer: STYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: swelling\n  **Anagram of**(fermenting) [\"yeast\" **minus** **its middle letter**(Lacking nucleus \u2026)].\nDefn:  \u2026 on the edge of an eyelid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Core component of racism I'd studied (5)","output":"### Answer: MIDST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Core\n  **Hidden in**(component of) \"racism I'd studied\".\nDefn:  \u2026\/the middle of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No one knows a terrible place for tropical birds, according to Spooner (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: WHO CAN TELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: No one knows\n  ***Spoonerism of***(\u2026, according to Spooner) [\"toucan\"(a species of tropical birds) + \"hell\"(a terrible place of great suffering)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Betray public official, almost retired (3,2)","output":"### Answer: RAT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Betray\n  **Reversal of**(\u2026 retired, in a down clue) [\"notary\"(a public official authorised to perform certain legal formalities) **minus** **its last letter**(\u2026, almost)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party game in which a well-known Christian hides very quietly under container that doesn't close (3-5)","output":"### Answer: BOB-APPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party game\n  [BALE(Christian, a well-known award-winning actor) **containing**(hides) PP(abbrev. for \"pianissimo\", musical direction to play very quietly)] **placed below**(under, in a down clue) \"box\"(a container) **minus** **its last letter**(that doesn't close)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insect burrowing into unvariegated banana (8)","output":"### Answer: PLANTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: banana\n  ANT(an insect) **contained in**(burrowing into) PLAIN(unvariegated\/uniform\/bland).\nThere are bananas \u2026 and there are bananas:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expression wears thin when spoken (6)","output":"### Answer: PHRASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expression\n  **Homophone of**(\u2026 when spoken) \"frays\"(wears thin, as with, say, fabric)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some lepers I abandoned in ancient land (6)","output":"### Answer: PERSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: ancient land\n  **Hidden in**(Some) \"lepers I abandoned\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very keen on being spoiled regularly (4)","output":"### Answer: SOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very keen\n  **1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"spoiled\".\nDefn:  \u2026\/having been persuaded to be enthusiastic  about something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stroke, not the first that hurts (4)","output":"### Answer: OUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: that hurts\n  \"touch\"(to stroke\/to move one's hand across a surface) **minus** **its 1st letter**(not the first).\nDefn:  Exclamation expressing \"\u2026!\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very much approves of excavations (4)","output":"### Answer: DIGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very much approves,excavations\n  Double defn:  1st:  \u2026\/appreciates very much; and 2nd:  \u2026, at an archaeological site, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor, soldier and university lecturer start to attack spider (9)","output":"### Answer: TARANTULA \n ### Explanation: Definition: spider\n TAR(informal term for \"sailor\") + ANT(a social insect, one which might belong to the caste of soldiers) **plus**(and) U(abbrev. for \"university\") + L(abbrev. for \"lecturer\") + **1st letter of**(start to) \"attack\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound of distorted dialogue, eg line's split (5)","output":"### Answer: AUDIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound\n **Anagram of**(distorted) \"dialogue\" **minus**(\u2026's split) [\"eg\" + \"l\"(abbrev. for \"line\")].**\nThemewise:  An \"o\" too many."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lily Savage's debut follows large breakout (5)","output":"### Answer: LOTUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lily\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's debut) \"Savage\" **placed after**(follows) [L(abbrev. for \"large\") + **anagram of**(break\u2026) OUT]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On this, exercise is routine drudgery (9)","output":"### Answer: TREADMILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: On this, exercise,routine drudgery\n Double defn: 1st: Equipment to do physical exercise on; and 2nd: Metaphor for \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: divided by small number? That's a strain (7)","output":"### Answer: TENSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: a strain\n [TEN(10) + I(Roman numeral for \"1\") O(letter representing 0)] **containing**(divided by) S(abbrev. for \"small\") + N(abbrev. for \"number\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beatniks somewhat high starting to puff on pipes (7)","output":"### Answer: HIPPIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beatniks\n **1st 2 letters of**(somewhat) \"high\" +**1st letter of**(starting to) \"puff\" **plus**(on) \"pipes\" **minus its middle letter**(empty \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upright film detective (5)","output":"### Answer: SHAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upright,film detective\n Double defn: 1st: A column. **\nA car part, too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit action man? No sweat (3)","output":"### Answer: RAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit \n \"Rambo\"(action man in the movies played by Sly Stallone, the Italian Stallion) **minus**(No) BO(abbrev. for \"body odour\" that may emanate from sweat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drummer from Dorking playing without drum kit, initially (5)","output":"### Answer: RINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drummer \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 playing) \"Dorking\" **minus**(without) **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"drum kit\".\nDefn: \u2026, aka Sir Richard Starkey, MBE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suggested being fooled from Germany to Albania? (7)","output":"### Answer: ALLUDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suggested \n \"deluded\"(being fooled\/under a, well, delusion) **with** \"de\"(the internet domain name for Germany) **changed to**(from \u2026 to) \"al\"(ditto for Albania)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take a trick over 1 heart to win (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIUMPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: to win\n TRUMP(to take a trick, in a card game like bridge) **containing**(over) I(Roman numeral for 1) + H(abbrev. for \"hearts\", the suit in a pack of playing cards or a card of that suit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Morning's start with brewed coffee \u2014 it's to do with the weather (3,6)","output":"### Answer: MET OFFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's to do with the weather\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's start) \"Morning\" **plus**(with) **anagram of**(brewed) COFFEE \u2014 IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peering in closer, I found a little line in print (5)","output":"### Answer: SERIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: a little line in print\n **Hidden in**(Peering in) \"closer, I found\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog starting to retrieve cricket balls (5)","output":"### Answer: ROVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\n **1st letter of**(starting to) \"retrieve\" + OVER(in cricket, a series of balls bowled to the batsman).\nDefn: A name for dogs in general. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alan is not revising subjects (9)","output":"### Answer: NATIONALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: subjects\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 revising) ALAN IS NOT.\nDefn: \u2026\/citizens of a nation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A modern language? (4)","output":"### Answer: HTML \n ### Explanation: Definition: A modern language\n  Cryptic Defn:  Acronym for \"Hypertext Markup Language\", a programming language that creates pages that can displayed on a web browser, hence a modern language.\nAnd shouldn't it be (1,1,1,1)?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In a flash, neutron moves lower in part of an atom (6)","output":"### Answer: PROTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of an atom\n \"pronto\"(quickly\/in a flash) **with its** \"n\"(abbrev. for \"neutron\") **moving down**(moves lower, in a down clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman's relative mostly supported by daughter alone (10)","output":"### Answer: UNASSISTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: alone\n UNA(a woman's name)'S + \"sister\"(an immediate relative) **minus ****its last letter**(mostly) **placed above**(supported by, in a down clue) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gold and special metal found in Texas (6)","output":"### Answer: AUSTIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: found in Texas\n AU(symbol for the chemical element, gold) **plus**(and) S(abbrev. for \"special\") + TIN(a metal element).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. its state capital."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surrey town to provide meat (8)","output":"### Answer: CATERHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surrey town\n CATER(to provide\/to supply what is needed, including food and drink maybe) + HAM(smoked or salted meat from a pig's leg)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American actor wants gold for country (4)","output":"### Answer: LAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n \"Landau\"(Martin, American actor) **minus**(wants) \"au\"(symbol for the chemical element, gold)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extra hearing transposes the limits of ultrasound (8)","output":"### Answer: ADDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra\n \"audition\"(the sense or act of hearing) **with 1st letter of**(one of the limits of) \"ultrasound\" **exchanged for**(transposes) **last letter of**(second of the limits of) \"ultrasound\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flatten headless, evil-tempered dwarf (4)","output":"### Answer: ROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flatten\n \"troll\"(an evil-tempered dwarf) **minus ****its 1st letter**(headless, \u2026).\nThemewise:  A missing \"s\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Least wobbly magnetic unit (5)","output":"### Answer: TESLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: magnetic unit\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wobbly) LEAST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For each goal, obtain authorisation (10)","output":"### Answer: PERMISSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: authorisation\n PER(for each, as in \"rate per hour\") + MISSION(a goal\/an objective\/an ambition)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal over 50 shot to pieces (5)","output":"### Answer: SLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to pieces) SHOT **containing**(over) L(Roman numeral for \"50\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: President covers up extremely important case (8)","output":"### Answer: ABLATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: case\n ABE(nickname for Abraham Lincoln, former US President) **containing**(covers) **reversal of**(up, in a down clue) VITAL(extremely important\/crucial).\nDefn: \u2026\/in particular, one of the forms of a noun or pronoun in grammar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old star trained anew, winning first of Grammies (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RED GIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old star \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 anew) TRAINED **containing**(winning) **1st letter of**(first of) \"Grammies\".\nDefn: \u2026 in outer space, not screen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Non-drinkers receive insignificant comments online (6)","output":"### Answer: TWEETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: comments online \n TTS(plural of \"tt\"\/abrev. for \"teetotaller\"\/a non-drinker) **containing**(receive) WEE(insignificant\/tiny)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former tabloid editor's male body part (6)","output":"### Answer: MORGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former tabloid editor\n M(abbrev. for \"male\") + ORGAN(a body part \u2026 not just belonging to a male).\nDefn: Former editor of the tabloid \"News of the World\".\nAnswer: \u2026, Piers. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About band from the '90s making comeback one only works for money (4)","output":"### Answer: MERC \n ### Explanation: Definition: one only works for money\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 making comeback) [C(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/\"about\" in reference to a specific date or period in time) + R.E.M.(American rock band from the '90s)].\nDefn: Short for \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: President once was able to buy off a Fed (4)","output":"### Answer: FORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: President once\n \"afford\"(was able\/had the means to buy) **minus**(off) [\"a\" + \"f\"(abbrev. for \"Federation\"\/Fed)].\nAnswer: \u2026, Gerald."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eat no food in banquet that lacks energy (4)","output":"### Answer: FAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eat no food\n \"feast\"(a banquet\/a large meal) **minus**(that lacks) \"e\"(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confront air conditioning price (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confront\n AC(abbrev. for \"air conditioning\") + COST(the price to pay for something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrest English rose taking drug on Sunday (7)","output":"### Answer: ENGROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrest\n ENG(abbrev. for English) + rose\" \"**minus**(taking) \"e\"(abbrev. for the drug Ecstasy) **plus**(on) S(abbrev. for Sunday).\nDefn: To arrest\/capture someone's attention or interest."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A labyrinth intended, we hear, to cause consternation (9)","output":"### Answer: AMAZEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: consternation\n A + MAZE(a labyrinth) + **homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) \"meant\"(intended, as in \"I meant to say this, not that\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spy American man of refined manners (5)","output":"### Answer: AGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spy\n A(abbrev. for American) + GENT(short for \"gentleman\"\/a man of refined manners)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raced through a red-light section (5)","output":"### Answer: HARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raced\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 section) \"through a red-light\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant line across Eastern Pacific (9)","output":"### Answer: PEACEABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pacific\n PEA(a climbing plant) + CABLE(a line\/rope) **containing**(across) E(abbrev. for Eastern)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Command police department returning to gallery (7)","output":"### Answer: DICTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Command\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning) CID(abbrev. for the Criminal Investigation Department of a police force) **plus**(to) TATE(one of four of the Tate art galleries in London, Liverpool or Cornwall). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Step across hard filament (6)","output":"### Answer: THREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: filament\n TREAD(step\/walk) **containing**(across) H(abbrev. for \"hard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hollow container by river (6)","output":"### Answer: CRATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hollow\n CRATE(a container for transporting goods) **plus**(by) R(abbrev. for \"river)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lift hatch noisily for bird (7)","output":"### Answer: JACKDAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n JACK(to lift, as with your car when you have a flat tyre) + **homophone of**(\u2026 noisily) \"door\"(a hatch\/an opening in an aircraft, spacecraft or submarine). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brief trip leading to deficit (9)","output":"### Answer: SHORTFALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: deficit\n SHORT(brief) + FALL(to trip\/stumble over something and fall)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salesperson returning after six is a snake (5)","output":"### Answer: VIPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: snake\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning) REP(short for \"sales representative\") **placed after**(after) VI(Roman numeral for \"six\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheer as story is rejected by Head of Ethics (5)","output":"### Answer: ELATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 is rejected) TALE(a story) **plus**(by) **1st letter of**(Head of) \"Ethics\".\nDefn: \u2026\/to make happy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Convey miracle oddly missing objective (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPARTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: objective\n IMPART(to convey\/to pass on, as in \"to impart an understanding of the concept of \u2026\") + \"miracle\" **minus its 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th letters, respectively, of**(oddly missing).\nDefn: From a neutral standpoint\/not subjective."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stolen pans first provoking unfounded criticism (7)","output":"### Answer: POTSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: unfounded criticism\n HOT(describing stolen articles) **placed after**(\u2026 first) POTS(cooking pans)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Journalist rejected current alternative (6)","output":"### Answer: EDITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Journalist\n **Reversal of**(rejected) TIDE(a current\/a surge or trend, as in \"a tide of dissatisfaction\") + OR(indicating\/introducing an alternative)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adult beaten and embarrassed (7)","output":"### Answer: ABASHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: embarrassed\n A(abbrev. for \"adult\") + BASHED(beaten\/struck hard and violently)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conduct church melody (5)","output":"### Answer: CHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conduct\n CH(abbrev. for \"church\") + AIR(a melody\/a tune).\nDefn: \u2026, a meeting, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firm dates rotting quickly (9)","output":"### Answer: STEADFAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firm\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rotting) DATES + FAST(quickly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remove passage (7)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remove,passage\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 23down, for example; and 2nd: \u2026 from\/part of a body of text."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Virtue of good competition (5)","output":"### Answer: GRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Virtue\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + RACE(a competition to see who finishes first)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Those in charge lifting six deliveries from the boat and into the water (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: from the boat and into the water\n BOARD(\u2026 of directors\/those in charge of an organisation) **placed below**(lifting, in a down clue) OVER(collectively, six deliveries from bowler to batsman in cricket). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place support for item of furniture (6)","output":"### Answer: SETTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: item of furniture\n SET(to place\/to put in position) + TEE(support for a golfer's ball when playing a shot off the tee)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sad film of little dish (6)","output":"### Answer: WEEPIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sad film\n WEE(little\/tiny) + PIE(a dish\/a food)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Funny cartoon about oddly rum bird (9)","output":"### Answer: CORMORANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n **Anagram of**(Funny) CARTOON **containing**(about) **1st and 3rd letters of**(oddly) \"rum\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Admired bottling company brought back (9)","output":"### Answer: RECOVERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: brought back\n REVERED(admired\/respected) **containing**(bottling) CO(abbrev. for \"company\"\/a commercial firm)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pragmatist about to join the elite (7)","output":"### Answer: REALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pragmatist\n RE(about\/with reference to) **plus**(to join) A-LIST(the elite\/the top celebrities)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German agreement to cut off tail of dodgy car (6)","output":"### Answer: JALOPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\n JA(German for \"yes\"\/agreement) + LOP(to cut off\/to remove, as with branches on a tree) + **last letter of**(tail of) \"dodgy\".\nDefn: \u2026 that could be dodgy to drive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singer with broken barrel (7)","output":"### Answer: WARBLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer\n W(abbrev. for \"with\") + **anagram of**(broken) BARREL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inattentive? Doctor please! (6)","output":"### Answer: ASLEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inattentive\n **Anagram of**(Doctor) PLEASE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Canines maybe tailing enigmatic European travelling home, initially (5)","output":"### Answer: TEETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Canines maybe\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"tailing enigmatic European travelling home\".\nDefn: \u2026\/perhaps those in your mouth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spot bit of orange in beer (5)","output":"### Answer: POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spot\n **1st letter of**(bit of) \"orange\" **contained in**(in) PINT(beer, as in \"we're going to the pub for a pint\").\nDefn: A particular place, as in \"at the point where the roads converge\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman in Congress almost completely mad (6)","output":"### Answer: BONKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woman in Congress\n \"bonkers\"(completely mad\/insane) **minus ****its last letter**(almost \u2026).\nDefn: Woman (or man) in congress\/having sexual intercourse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Philosopher makes old actress sad (8)","output":"### Answer: SOCRATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Philosopher\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sad) [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + ACTRESS]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Her Majesty feeding groups of crows? They've got a taste for blood (9)","output":"### Answer: MURDERERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They've got a taste for blood\n ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina\/ Her Majesty, the Queen of England) **contained in**(feeding) MURDERS(collective noun for groups of crows)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rudeness of reporter's informant (5)","output":"### Answer: SAUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rudeness\n **Homophone of**(reporter's\/of that which makes a sound) \"source\"(informant, perhaps a reporter's)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put phone back (4)","output":"### Answer: LAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) DIAL(to make a phone call)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Water pipe repair ultimately botched. Bugger! (10)","output":"### Answer: WIRETAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bugger\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 botched) [WATER PIPE + **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"repair\"].\nDefn: \u2026\/one who bugs\/taps your phone, from a time when phones were all wired."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horribly fizzy wine left in New York (7)","output":"### Answer: NASTILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horribly\n [ASI(fizzy Italian wine\/bubbly) + L(abbrev. for \"left\")] **contained in**(in) NY(abbrev. for New York). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mistakes in Cicero's writings? (6)","output":"### Answer: ERRATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistakes\n Cryptic defn: Latin for \"mistakes\"\/errors, as any such would be called in the writings in Latin of Cicero, Ancient Roman statesman and philosopher. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slippery Boris adopts American line (6)","output":"### Answer: ISOBAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: line\n **Anagram of**(Slippery) BORIS **containing**(adopts) A(abbrev. for American).\nDefn: \u2026 joining points on a geographical map with the same atmospheric pressure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punishment for article skewering vice president (7)","output":"### Answer: PENANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Punishment\n AN(grammatical article) **contained in**(skewering) PENCE(Mike, Vice President to Trump)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bloody Tory set up! (10)","output":"### Answer: CONFOUNDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bloody\n CON(abbrev. for a member of the Conservative Party\/a Tory) + FOUNDED(set up\/established, such as, a charitable, well, foundation).\nDefn: Like \u2026, a (though milder) expression of anger or annoyance at something\/someone, as in \"those _____ politicians!\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Went to get some dope (4)","output":"### Answer: WEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Went,some dope\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/urinated; and 2nd: Slang for marijuana, an example of\/some dope\/drug)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model that's drunk shows a bit of leg (5)","output":"### Answer: THIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of leg\n T(an early model manufactured by the Ford Motor Company) + HIGH(drunk on alcohol or drugs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jam is better outside! (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPROVISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jam\n IS **contained in**(\u2026 outside) IMPROVE(to make better).\nDefn: \u2026\/to play spontaneously or without preparation, with other musicians."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A violent outburst on the way? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ROAD RAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A violent outburst on the way\n Cryptic defn: \"The way\" being the roads\/expressways\/etc."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge's son enthralled by clowns (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") **contained in**(enthralled by) ASSES(clowns\/dopes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amateurish jewellery you wear on your bottom? (8)","output":"### Answer: BUMBLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amateurish\n [BUM BLING](jewellery\/bling you might wear on your bottom\/bum)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He fancied himself a handsome chap in bed (9)","output":"### Answer: NARCISSUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: He fancied himself\n Cryptic defn: In Greek mythology, the handsome young man who fancied\/fell in love with himself, or rather a reflection of himself in a pool of water, presumably thinking it was someone in the bottom\/bed of the pool. Thus lending his name to describe anyone who is self-centred and vain. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garden delighted English nurses (4)","output":"### Answer: EDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garden\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 nurses) \"delighted English\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boob half glimpsed, you say? That's awfully rude (7)","output":"### Answer: OBSCENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's awfully rude\n **Last 2 out of 4 letters of**(\u2026 half) \"Boob\" + **homophone of**(\u2026, you say) \"seen\"(glimpsed) ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aren't rats dreadful round university cafe? (10)","output":"### Answer: RESTAURANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cafe\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dreadful) AREN'T RATS **containing**(round) U(abbrev. for \"university\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time to get behind the President (5)","output":"### Answer: TRUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: the President\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(to get) RUMP(the behind\/hind part of a mammal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mountain range in South Africa? I'm mistaken (6)","output":"### Answer: SIERRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mountain range\n SA(abbrev. for South Africa) **containing**(in \u2026) [I ERR](I'm mistaken\/making an error)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheerfulness of Italian put in charge (6)","output":"### Answer: LEVITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheerfulness\n IT(abbrev. for \"Italian\") **contained in**(put in) LEVY(a charge\/an imposed tax, fee or fine). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Huge fuss about Russian leader. He's got his eye on you! (3,7)","output":"### Answer: BIG BROTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's got his eye on you\n BIG(huge) + BOTHER(a fuss\/a to-do) **containing**(about) **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Russian\".\nDefn: Figuratively, those who are in power and are able to spy\/have an eye on everyone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Argentine bananas, or some other fruit? (9)","output":"### Answer: TANGERINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 bananas) ARGENTINE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hostility on ship's uncalled for (8)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: uncalled for\n NEEDLE(hostility\/antagonism, as in \"a bit of needle between the managers\") **placed above**\n(on, in a down clue) SS(abbrev. for \"steamship\", used in the names of, well, steamships)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order German crime writer to appear first (7)","output":"### Answer: RANKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order \n G(abbrev. for \"German\") **placed below**(\u2026 to appear first, in a down clue) RANKIN(Ian, Scottish crime writer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Champion swimmer's assistants coming under pressure (6)","output":"### Answer: PHELPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Champion swimmer\n HELPS(assistants, as in \"domestic helps\") **placed below**(coming under, in a down clue) P(symbol for \"pressure\" in science).\nAnswer: Michael, champion swimmer with the most Olympic medals. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Zippy vehicle leaving behind one old duck (6)","output":"### Answer: SCOTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: duck\n \"scooter\"(a zippy\/a fast, especially in traffic jams, two-wheeled vehicle) **minus**(leaving behind) \"o\"(one of \"oo\"\/2 x abbrev. for \"old\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nigerian coins new word for song on journey north (5)","output":"### Answer: NAIRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nigerian coins\n N(abbrev. for \"new\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 on journey north, in a down clue) \"ARIA\"(word for a song for a solo voice)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bitter constituent (4)","output":"### Answer: HOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: A bitter constituent\n Cryptic defn: The dried flowers of the hop plant which taste bitter, are used in brewing\/is a constituent of a sort of beer called a bitter, from the resulting taste."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dismiss sandwich possibly with no end of chicken (4)","output":"### Answer: SACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dismiss\n \"snack\"(an example of which\/possibly, would be a sandwich) **minus last letter of**(with no end of) \"chicken\".\nDefn: \u2026 from a job, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conference is not durable after disruption (5,5)","output":"### Answer: ROUND TABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conference\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after disruption) NOT DURABLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harsh Republican, American, acquiring a posh firm (7)","output":"### Answer: RAUCOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harsh\n [R(abbrev. for \"Republican\") + US(abbrev. for things American)] **containing**(acquiring) [A + U(letter signifying something posh\/upper-class) + CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial firm)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dressmaker drops half of tutu, one accompanying package? (7)","output":"### Answer: COURIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one accompanying package\n \"couturier\"(a dressmaker and designer who manufactures and sells clothes tailored to a client's requirements and measurements) **minus**(drops) **2 out of 4 letters of**(half of) \"tutu\".\nDefn: \u2026, and transporting it too."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Green local removing latest sign of pollutant (5)","output":"### Answer: NAIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Green\n \"native\"(local\/home-grown) **minus last letter of**(removing latest sign of) \"pollutant\".\nDefn: \u2026\/lacking experience.    "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gentle priest backed by chapter in appointed time (8)","output":"### Answer: DELICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gentle\n [ELI(the biblical priest) **plus**(backed by) C(abbrev. for \"chapter\")] **contained in**(in) DATE(an appointed time for an occurrence, eg. an appointment,  or a date)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Block presenting problem for observers circling road (6)","output":"### Answer: STYMIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Block\n STYE(a problem for observers\/the eyes, viz. an inflammation of the eyelid) **containing**(circling) MI(M1, the expressway in England, with a Roman numeral substitution).\nDefn: \u2026\/to thwart."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outline for development namely shown by woman on carnival site (8)","output":"### Answer: SCENARIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outline for development\n SC(abbrev. for \"scilicet\", Latin for \"namely\"\/viz.) **plus**(shown by) ENA(a woman's name) **plus**(on) RIO(de Janeiro, the site of the annual Carnival).\nDefn: \u2026, giving details of the plot and individual scenes of a film, novel or stage work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bell, perhaps, in IOW place emitting second note (8)","output":"### Answer: INVENTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bell, perhaps\n IN + \"Ventnor\"(a seaside resort in IOW\/the Isle of Wight) **minus**(emitting) **its second** \"n\"(abbrev. for \"note\").\nAnswer: Of which Alexander Graham Bell is an example\/perhaps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old lot touring Luxembourg recently (2,4)","output":"### Answer: OF LATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: recently\n [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + FATE(lot\/the course of one's life seen as out of one's control)] **containing**(touring) L(International Vehicle Registration code for Luxembourg)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loosen a French item of furniture (8)","output":"### Answer: UNSETTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loosen\n UN(the article \"a\" in French) + SETTLE(an item of furniture, viz. a wooden bench with a high back and arms).\nDefn: \u2026 from a settled or stable position."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not tense, become healthier showing advantage? (3-2)","output":"### Answer: ONE-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing advantage\n \"t\"(abbrev. for a grammatical \"tense\") **deleted from**(Not \u2026) \"tone up\"(to become healthier\/more vigorous). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High-spirited pal fully tipsy after draining single litre (7)","output":"### Answer: PLAYFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: High-spirited\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 tipsy) [\"pal fully\" **minus**(after draining) \"l\"(a single abbrev. for \"litre\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place for military restricted dry aperitif (7)","output":"### Answer: CAMPARI \n ### Explanation: Definition: aperitif\n CAMP(a place where military personnel are housed) + \"arid\"(dry\/without enough rain) **minus ****its last letter**(restricted \u2026).**\nDefn:  Something to stimulate the appetite.\nRight!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fall back with louder song being played (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LOSE GROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fall back\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 being played) LOUDER SONG."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some love starry waistcoat found on Broadway? (4)","output":"### Answer: VEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: waistcoat found on Broadway\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"love starry\".\nDefn: The American term for a \"waistcoat\" as may be found on Broadway, New York."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's forte is to be powerful executive? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: STRONG SUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's forte\n STRONG(powerful) + SUIT(a generic term for an executive in an organisation, from his office-wear). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coarseness in heartless song when following college rugby (7)","output":"### Answer: CRUDITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coarseness\n \"ditty\"(a short simple song) **minus** **its middle letter**(heartless \u2026) **placed below **(when following, in a down clue) [C(abbrev. for \"college\") + RU(abbrev. for \"Rugby Union\" or just \"rugby\", the game)]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Individual defends James, maybe, describing a legitimate goal? (6)","output":"### Answer: ONSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: describing a legitimate goal\n ONE(an individual\/a single) **containing**(defends) SID(James, the British comic actor).\nDefn: \u2026, as opposed to an offside goal which would be disallowed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brass left by expert in jewellery (8)","output":"### Answer: NECKLACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: jewellery\n NECK(brass\/impudence\/cheek) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") **plus**(by) ACE(an expert\/one who excels at something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bullish sign (not half) in Greek character (3)","output":"### Answer: TAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek character\n \"taurus\"(a sign of the zodiac represented by a bull) **minus last 3 of its 6 letters**(not half).\nDefn: Character in the Greek alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Someone of less than stellar status, a continuing irritation? (7)","output":"### Answer: BLISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a continuing irritation\n B-LISTER(a personality\/star of a lower status than the A-listers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaders in exchange undercut rates over newish currency (4)","output":"### Answer: EURO \n ### Explanation: Definition: newish currency\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Leaders in) \"exchange undercut rates over\".\nDefn: \u2026, compared to the older currencies it replaced."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brand, say, having revised income need (10)","output":"### Answer: COMEDIENNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brand, say\n **Anagram of**(revised) INCOME NEED.\nAnswer: \u2026, an example of which\/say, is Jo Brand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scam for now unregulated? It's a potentially difficult situation (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: CAN OF WORMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's a potentially difficult situation\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unregulated) SCAM FOR NOW.\nDefn: \u2026, figuratively."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top wine pro arranged programme for presentation (10)","output":"### Answer: POWERPOINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: programme for presentation\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 arranged)TOP WINE PRO.\nDefn: Computer programme for creating presentation slides, developed by Microsoft."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wine and Indian food put in temporary facilities? (8)","output":"### Answer: PORTALOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: temporary facilities\n PORT(a fortified wine) **plus**(and) ALOO(an Indian food, basically a potato dish).\nDefn: \u2026 for you to do your Number one or two."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eastern European revolutionary goes round with destructive types (7)","output":"### Answer: VANDALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: destructive types\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 revolutionary) SLAV(an Eastern European person) **containing**(goes round) AND(with\/plus)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mean TV detective found in decline? (7)","output":"### Answer: AVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mean\n VERA(Stanhope, detective character in the TV series of the same name) **contained in**(found in) AGE(to decline\/to get worse \u2013 except in the case of alcoholic drinks and cheese, to some extent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cathedral authority taking care of priest's assistant (6)","output":"### Answer: DEACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: priest's assistant\n DEAN(a cathedral authority\/one supervising a group of clergy) **containing**(taking) CO(abbrev. for \"care of\", as when sending mail to someone's address which is not the recipient's usual address)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Precious stone placed in top altar (4)","output":"### Answer: OPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Precious stone\n **Hidden in**(placed in) \"top altar\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow has lapse on field in bewilderment (3)","output":"### Answer: FOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: bewilderment\n F(abbrev. for \"Fellow\", such as one of a learned Society) + OG(abbrev. for \"own goal\", one scored in error\/as a result of a lapse, by a defender against his\/her own team in a team game like football)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Does run-out cause a lot of noise? (7)","output":"### Answer: RESOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause a lot of noise\n **Anagram of**(\u2026-out) DOES RUN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Facing the bowler this time, always or not at all (2,2,3)","output":"### Answer: IN NO WAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: not at all\n IN(batting, in cricket\/facing the bowler) + NOW(this time\/presently) + AY(always\/ever, poetically). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Report of Boatman will get to Sri Lanka, perhaps (4)","output":"### Answer: ISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sri Lanka, perhaps\n **Homophone of**(Report of) \"I'll\"(contraction of \"I will\"\/Boatman, the setter, will, using the self-referential pronoun).\nDefn: Of which Sri Lanka is an example\/perhaps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upset, or excite, a run down severely (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCORIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: run down severely\n **Anagram of**(Upset) OR EXCITE, A.\nDefn: \u2026\/criticise strongly. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fielding position in the news? (5)","output":"### Answer: POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fielding position\n One in \"N,E,W,S\"(abbrev. for north, east, west, south, respectively\/compass points)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Double curve saw one out with a maiden at midwicket (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SWAN NECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Double curve\n \"saw\" **minus**(\u2026 out) \"a\"(article for one\/a single) **plus**(with) ANNE(a maiden's name, say) **plus**(at) **2 middle letters of**(mid \u2026) \"wicket\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: According to the law, short leg is a supporter (4)","output":"### Answer: ALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a supporter\n \"legally\"(according to\/within the law) **minus**(short) \"leg\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thorpe's boundaries risked losing all, even being abrupt (5)","output":"### Answer: TERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: abrupt\n **1st and last letters of**(\u2026's boundaries) \"Thorpe\" + \"risked\" **minus ****its 2nd, 4th and 6th letters**(losing all, even)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover with solid pace, injecting velocity to avert century (4)","output":"### Answer: PAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover with solid\n \"pace\" **containing**(injecting) V(abbrev. for \"velocity\", in physics) **minus**(to avert) \"c\"(abbrev. for \"century\"\/100 years).\nDefn: \u2026, as with, well, a pavement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forgot to run? Lent a googly (8)","output":"### Answer: UNLEARNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forgot\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 googly) RUN? LENT A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extra a run made without referring to the score (2,3)","output":"### Answer: BY EAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: without referring to the score\n BYE(an extra\/a run awarded in cricket, but not scored by the batsman) + A + R(abbrev. for \"run\", in our theme sport).\nDefn: Playing \u2026 or music sheet "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clue for the l-last to bat (4-5)","output":"### Answer: TAIL-ENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: last to bat\n \"l\" = solution to the clue: **last letter of**(**-ENDER**) \"**TAIL**\".\nDefn: Last member in a cricket team to go in to bat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boatman's place long stop (4)","output":"### Answer: SEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: stop\n SEA(boatman's place\/where one working onboard a boat should be at) + L(abbrev. for \"long\").\nDefn: \u2026 an escape by closing an opening."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rescue part of wicket before being dismissed (7)","output":"### Answer: BAILOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rescue\n BAIL(a part of a cricket wicket, viz. either of the two crosspieces bridging the stumps) **plus**(before) OUT(in cricket, of a batsman being dismissed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bat in centre of Oval, Dickie Bird once blowing his top (7)","output":"### Answer: VAMPIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bat\n **2 middle letters of**(centre of) \"Oval\" + \"umpire\"(what Harold Dennis \"Dickie\" Bird once was in international cricket) **minus ****its 1st letter**(blowing his top)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clears area for cricket practice (4)","output":"### Answer: NETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clears,area for cricket practice\n Double defn: 1st: Gets after deductions for, say, taxes and other expenses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sermon about English losing initially in a familiar way (8)","output":"### Answer: HOMELILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a familiar way\n HOMILY(a sermon) **containing**(about) **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"English losing\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps cricket is popular cult (6)","output":"### Answer: INSECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps cricket\n IN(popular\/in fashion) + SECT(a cult\/a group with religious beliefs or practices different from the majority).\nDefn: What a cricket is an example of\/perhaps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go up and face bowler here (8)","output":"### Answer: INCREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go up\n [IN CREASE](where a batsman facing a bowler would be, in the marked area in front of a wicket)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Field one inside silly mid-on (6)","output":"### Answer: DOMAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Field\n A(grammatical article for \"one\"\/a single) **contained in**(inside) **anagram of**(silly) MID-ON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hostility from bowler (perhaps Ellison) initially (4)","output":"### Answer: HATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hostility\n HAT(an example of which\/perhaps, is a bowler) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"Ellison\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Players scored with no-balls (9)","output":"### Answer: CASTRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with no-balls\n CAST(collectively, the players\/actors in a play or film) + RATED(scored\/assigned a value according to a scale for a particular quality).\nDefn: With one's testes removed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to play yorkers later on now this holds things up (5)","output":"### Answer: PYLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: this holds things up\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"play yorkers later on: now\".**\nThe shape of things to come:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fielder caught several balls in a row (5)","output":"### Answer: COVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fielder\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores) + OVER(6 or more\/several consecutive balls\/a bowler's deliveries in a row, before a change in bowler).\nD0 \u2026 in a particular position, in cricket. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Renovated pitch put back to accommodate English date (6,2)","output":"### Answer: TARTED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Renovated\n TAR(pitch\/a dark thick liquid of a mixture of hydrocarbons) + **reversal of**(\u2026 back) PUT **containing**(to accommodate) [E(abbrev. for \"English\") + D(abbrev. for \"date\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guardian etc in revolt over introduction of spinning as part of training (5-3)","output":"### Answer: PRESS-UPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of training\n PRESS(the media comprised of publications like the Guardian newspaper\/etc.) + UP(in revolt\/in an uprising) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(introduction of) \"spinning\". **\nAka push-ups:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wickedly excited yell about boundary (6)","output":"### Answer: EVILLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wickedly\n **Anagram of**(excited) YELL **containing**(about) VI(Roman numeral for \"six\", short for a boundary scored in cricket, worth that number of runs). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Review of batsman's role losing most fans in the north (6)","output":"### Answer: BOREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the north\n **Anagram of**(Review) \"of batsman's role\" **minus**(losing) \"most fans\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unlawfully, get Sri Lanka's opener out for a duck (4)","output":"### Answer: TEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a duck\n \"steal\"(to get unlawfully) **minus** **1st letter of**(\u2026's opener out) \"Sri Lanka\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught in time \u2014 setback in an area (4)","output":"### Answer: ACRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an area\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores) **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026 \u2014 setback) ERA(a long period of time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complaint one twit receives over a bit of a pint (5,5)","output":"### Answer: FLUID OUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of a pint\n FLU(short for \"influenza\"\/an illness\/a complaint) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + DUNCE(a twit\/a fool) **containing**(receives) O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores).\nDefn: A unit of volume equivalent to a bit (one-twentieth to be exact) of a pint."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Number two failing (4)","output":"### Answer: VICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number two,failing\n Double defn: 1st: VICE(informal term for number two\/the second in charge, as in \"vice-chairman\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl to fix clothing for church, which is to be tight (5-5)","output":"### Answer: PENNY-PINCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: tight\n PENNY(a girl's name, short for Penelope) + PIN(to fix\/fasten with, well, a pin) **plus**(clothing) CH(abbrev. for \"church\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The rich losing face? That's for the birds (4)","output":"### Answer: AVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: the birds\n \"haves\"(collectively, the rich, as opposed to the have-nots) **minus its 1st letter**(losing face).\nDefn: A class of vertebrates that includes the birds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Showing some cheek accepting easy extra work (12)","output":"### Answer: MOONLIGHTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: extra work\n MOONING(showing\/displaying one's bare buttocks\/cheeks to insult or to amuse someone) **containing**(accepting) LIGHT(easy\/requiring little effort, as in \"light duties\").\nDefn: \u2026 to supplement one's regular employment.**\nRemember them?:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook complimentary about most of sweet fool (9)","output":"### Answer: FRICASSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cook\n FREE(complimentary\/without charge) **containing**(about) [\"ice\"(an ice cream\/a sweet\/a dessert) **minus ****its last letter**(most of \u2026) + ASS(a fool)].\nDefn: To cook\/make a dish of fried or stewed meat pieces in a thick sauce."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Number three failing (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 failing) THREE.\nDefn: A numb-er\/that which numbs\/an anaesthetic.\nA complementary clue to 6 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scientist, one shrouded in smoke (5)","output":"### Answer: CURIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientist\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(shrouded in) CURE(to smoke\/to preserve meat with, well, smoke).\nAnswer: Marie, or her husband Pierre."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working in mine with all ages (9)","output":"### Answer: MILLENNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: ages\n **Anagram of**(Working) [IN MINE **plus**(with) ALL].\nDefn: \u2026\/periods of 1000 years each."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't mind so much running \u2014 it's a good example (6,6)","output":"### Answer: OBJECT LESSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a good example\n [OBJECT LESS](don't mind so much\/to disagree less) + ON(running\/operating as with machinery)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boundary area around the Central line (4)","output":"### Answer: AXIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Central line\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 around) [SIX(in cricket, a hit that reaches the boundary without first touching the ground, scoring 6 runs) + A(abbrev. for \"area\", in mathematics)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where clown's shoes are made finally? (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: AT LONG LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: finally\n Cryptic defn: Clown's shoes are usually oversized, and therefore have to be made at an oversized\/long shoe-maker's last."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where Jezebel is found welcoming a husband's vow (4)","output":"### Answer: OATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: vow\n OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament, in which Jezebel's story is told\/is found) **containing**(welcoming) A + H(abbrev. for \"husband\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brash setter and solver in France drunk (2-4-4)","output":"### Answer: IN-YOUR-FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brash\n I(this crossword setter using the self-referential pronoun) **plus**(and) [YOU(a crossword solver refered to by the setter using the second-person pronoun) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) FRANCE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaders in fashion or pretentious show-offs? (4)","output":"### Answer: FOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaders in fashion or pretentious show-offs\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Leaders in) \"fashion or pretentious show-offs\".\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scores are reportedly lower for Ashes holders (4)","output":"### Answer: URNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lower for Ashes holders\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 are reportedly) \"earns\"(scores\/gains, eg. points).\nDefn: I presume that \"lower\" signifies it is \"ashes\" (in lower case letters, the remains after a cremation) that is refered to, rather than the Ashes trophy fought for in the cricket Test match series between England and Australia.  But that may be a wrong presumption.**\n*{See comments below for the parsing.}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time to arrest every one in US resort (7,5)","output":"### Answer: DAYTONA BEACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: US resort\n DAY(a time period of 24 hours) + TO + NAB(to arrest\/to catch, usually criminals) + EACH(every one, as in \"each of you\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place to learn about harmony (5)","output":"### Answer: UNION \n ### Explanation: Definition: harmony\n UNI(short for \"university\", a place of higher learning) + ON(about, as in \"the talk was on the subject of\u2026.\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red or black stuff around piece of meat (9)","output":"### Answer: COCHINEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\n COAL(black stuff) **containing**(around) CHINE(the backbone of an animal as it appears in a joint of meat).\nDefn: \u2026 colour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One making beastly noise shelters against railing (10)","output":"### Answer: INVEIGHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: railing\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + NEIGHING(making a beastly noise, specifically that of a horse) **containing**(shelters) V(abbrev. for \"versus\"\/against, as in \"England v. Australia\").\nDefn: \u2026\/speaking or writing about with great hostility."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ex-communist card player fed without hesitation (4,6)","output":"### Answer: EAST GERMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ex-communist\n EAST(term for the player partnering West against the North and South partnership, in the card game of bridge) + G-MAN(an agent of the US FBI\/a Fed, in short) **containing**(without) ER(an expression of hesitation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One trading in Derby or in Leicester? (12)","output":"### Answer: CHEESEMONGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One trading in Derby or in Leicester\n Cryptic defn: Refering to the Derby and Leicester varieties of cheese."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A heartless lie, trouble for lover (10)","output":"### Answer: AFICIONADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: lover\n A + \"fiction\"(a lie\/a fabrication) **minus ****its middle letter**(heartless \u2026) + ADO(trouble\/fuss)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breaking hand, return to a bit of carpentry (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MITRE JOINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of carpentry\n MITT(informal term for a person's hand) **containing**(Breaking \u2026, \u2026) REJOIN(to return to\/to come back to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charlie's terror left during attack (9)","output":"### Answer: SIMPLETON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charlie\n [IMP(a child who is mischievous\/a terror) + L(abbrev. for \"left\")] **contained in**(during) [SET ON](set upon\/to attack violently).\nDefn: \u2026\/a fool."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely skilful on ball, Salah at reduced speed (3-2)","output":"### Answer: SLO-MO \n ### Explanation: Definition: reduced speed\n **1st and last letters of**(Extremely) \"skilful \" **placed above**(on, in a down clue) O(letter representing a circular shape\/a ball) + MO(reference to Mohamed Salah, Egyptian footballer).\nDefn: Short for \"slow-motion\"\/\u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bordeaux's fine wine (4)","output":"### Answer: CAVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\n [\u00c7A VA](in Bordeaux, France, the reply to the question \"\u00c7a va, \u2026?\" (How's it going, \u2026?) \u2013 \"\u00c7a va.\"\/(Fine).\nDefn: \u2026\/a bubbly from Spain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught by specialist, yeast infection (4)","output":"### Answer: STYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: infection\n **Hidden in**(Caught by) \"specialist, yeast\".\nDefn: An \u2026 on the eyelid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Select the French relish (6)","output":"### Answer: PICKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: relish\n PICK(to select out of many) + LE(French for the article, \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lady's half cut after quite strange drink (7)","output":"### Answer: TEQUILA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n \"Lady\" **minus its last 2 letters**(\u2026's half cut) **placed after**(after) **anagram of**(\u2026 strange) QUITE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Examine said rule first to get ticket that's valid later (4,5)","output":"### Answer: RAIN CHECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: ticket that's valid later\n CHECK(to examine\/to vet) **placed after**(\u2026 first) **homophone of**(said) \"reign\"(to rule)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal taking over English river's eating tons (5)","output":"### Answer: OTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\n [O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores) + E(abbrev. for English) + R(abbrev. for \"river\")] **containing**(\u2026's eating) T,T(twice\/\u2026s abbrev. for \"ton\", a unit of weight)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Urge politician to block stupid lie (5)","output":"### Answer: IMPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Urge\n MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament, a politician) **contained in**(to block) **anagram of**(stupid) LIE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Often Mum's describing an unknown era (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: MANY A TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Often\n MA(Mum\/one's mother) **containing**(describing) [AN + Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in algebra)] + TIME(a period of which \"era\" is an example)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird comes down shortly before light (7)","output":"### Answer: LANTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: light\n TERN(a seabird) **placed after**(\u2026 before) \"lands\"(comes and touches down after a flight) **minus ****its last 2 letter**(shortly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Idiot returned money with reduction (6)","output":"### Answer: NITWIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Idiot\n **Reversal of**(returned) TIN(slang for \"money\") + \"with\" **minus ****its last letter**(reduction)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delighted with a thought (6)","output":"### Answer: AMUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delighted\n A + MUSED(thought\/contemplated)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: North American scientific establishment rejected church correspondence (7)","output":"### Answer: BALANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: correspondence\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) [NA(abbrev. for North American) + LAB(short for \"laboratory\"\/an establishment for scientific testing and experimenting)] + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).\nDefn: The condition of different elements in a situation being equivalent\/corresponding to each other. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grouses about window finally breaking, putting a thousand on estimate (9)","output":"### Answer: GUESSWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: estimate\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) GROUSES **containing**(\u2026 breaking) **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"window\" **plus**(putting a \u2026 on) K(abbrev. for \"thousand\", informally)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Home game includes last in a series (5)","output":"### Answer: OMEGA \n ### Explanation: Hidden in**(\u2026 includes) \"Home game\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seaman's forbidden in the vicinity (5)","output":"### Answer: ABOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the vicinity\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\") + OUT(forbidden\/not acceptable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Most intelligent rodent without hesitation in desert (9)","output":"### Answer: SHREWDEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most intelligent\n SHREW(a rodent resembling a mouse) + \"desert \" **minus**(without \u2026 in \u2026) \"er\"(an expression of hesitation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tortured senator for disloyalty (7)","output":"### Answer: TREASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: disloyalty\n **Anagram of**(Tortured) SENATOR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Producer of milk with thick top (6)","output":"### Answer: JERSEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Producer of milk,thick top\n Double defn.**\nDefn. 1 in defn. 2:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catch up with 1 across left incomplete (7)","output":"### Answer: PARTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: incomplete\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) TRAP(to catch\/capture with, well, a trap) **plus**(with) IA(abbrev. for \"1 across\", as used for crossword clues, with the Roman numeral substitution for \"one\") + L(abbrev. for \"left\"). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tweet about redhead with cool clothing (5)","output":"### Answer: CHIRP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tweet\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about, in reference to specific years or time periods) + [**1st letter of**(\u2026 head) \"red\" **contained in**(with \u2026 clothing) HIP(cool\/with it\/very fashionable)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We call son about things happening near home (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LOCAL NEWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: things happening near home\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) WE CALL SON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High grade knowledge crammed in can be absorbed (5,2)","output":"### Answer: TAKEN IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: absorbed\n [A(a high grade, as with grading students' test papers) + KEN(one's range of knowledge and understanding)] **contained in**(in) TIN(a metal can)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Share question on team regularly (5)","output":"### Answer: QUOTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Share\n QU(abbrev. for \"question\") + **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"on team\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feeling for Greenlander with temperature inside home about zero (9)","output":"### Answer: INTUITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feeling\n [INUIT(one of the indigenous people of parts of Greenland) **containing**(with \u2026 inside) T(abbrev. for \"temperature\" in physics)] + [IN(at home\/not out) **containing**(about) O(letter representing 0\/zero)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Allowed one good journalist to follow soldiers (6)","output":"### Answer: AGREED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Allowed\n A(article for \"one\"\/a single) + G(abbrev. for \"good\") + [ED(abbrev. for \"editor\", a journalist) **placed below**(to follow, in a down clue) RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the British Army).**\nDefn: Accepted by all parties and therefore allowed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rats maybe found inside? Never mind! (6)","output":"### Answer: VERMIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rats maybe\n **Hidden in**(found inside?) \"Never mind\".\nDefn: Of which rats are an example\/maybe. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chart-topping song has Eno making a comeback (6,3)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chart-topping song\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 making a comeback) Eno, or the number 1.\nDefn: \u2026 on the hit parade."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sad story reported dog and old women seized by enemy (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: TALE OF WOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sad story\n **Homophone of**(reported) \"tail\"(to dog\/to follow) + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + [W(abbrev. for \"women\") **contained in**(seized by) FOE(the enemy)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decline evil calls (5,2)","output":"### Answer: DROPS IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: calls\n DROP(to decline\/to decrease in quality or quantity) + SIN(an evil\/an offence).\nDefn: \u2026 on\/visits."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King and Queen welcomed in niche bread shop (6)","output":"### Answer: BAKERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bread shop\n [K(abbrev. for \"king\", in chess notation) **plus**(and) ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, Queen Elizabeth)] **contained in**(welcomed in) BAY(a niche\/a recess formed by, well, a bay window)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absolutely demand extremes of loyalty (7)","output":"### Answer: EXACTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolutely\n EXACT(to demand and obtain something from someone, as in \"to exact payment from \u2026\") + **1st and last letters of**(extremes of) \"loyalty\".\nDefn: Used to express absolute agreement to what has been said."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heading off and travelling amazed (6)","output":"### Answer: AGHAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: amazed\n **1st letter of**(Heading) **deleted from**(off) **and anagram of**(travelling) \"hashtag\"(represented by the symbol #)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Locates reported tourist attractions (5)","output":"### Answer: SITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Locates\n **Homophone of**(reported) \"sights\"(tourist attractions)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Equal odds in final game against English partners (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Equal odds\n **Last letter of**(final) \"game\" + V(abbrev. for \"versus\"\/against, as in the Lions v. the All Blacks) + E(abbrev. for English) + N-S(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"south\" respectively, terms for the 2 players partnering against E-W in bridge, the card game)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe foils Nazis, keeping promise (6)","output":"### Answer: SWORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe foils\n SS(abbrev. for the Schutzstaffel, a paramilitary organisation of the Nazis) **containing**(keeping) WORD(promise, as in \"you have my word that I'll do it\").\nDefn: Examples of which\/maybe are foils, used in the sport of fencing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Respected wolf hurt badly (8)","output":"### Answer: WORTHFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Respected\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 badly) WOLF HURT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nice for one to carry laptop after fifty one, legally (7)","output":"### Answer: LICITLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: legally\n [CITY(an example of which\/for one, is Nice in France) **containing**(to carry) **1st letter of**(\u2026top) \"lap\"] **placed after**(after) LI(Roman numeral for \"fifty-one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Down a bit of fresh coffee before noon (7)","output":"### Answer: FLATTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Down\n **1st letter of**(a bit of) \"fresh\" + LATTE(coffee made of espresso with milk) **placed before**(before) N(abbrev. for \"noon\").\nDefn: To knock or bring to the ground."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rate sound as a bell (4)","output":"### Answer: TOLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rate,sound as a bell\n Double defn. 1: \u2026\/an imposed payment "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very soft pine for one backing possibly grand houses (10)","output":"### Answer: PIANISSIMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very soft\n [**Reversal of**(\u2026 backing) [MISS](pine for, as in \"I miss you so!\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\")] **contained in**(\u2026 houses) PIANO(a model of which\/possibly, is the grand).\nDefn: \u2026, as a direction in a music score."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of area perfect for harvester (6)","output":"### Answer: REAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: harvester\n **Hidden in**(Part of) \"area perfect\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One could be tied to one sort of cheese (7)","output":"### Answer: COTTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One could be tied to one,sort of cheese\n Double defn: 1st: One is tied to it if, only by reason of being an employee, one is allowed to rent it from one's employer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mid-sixties trainee in abbey (7)","output":"### Answer: TINTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: abbey\n **Middle letter of**(Mid-) \"sixties\"+ INTERN(a trainee in an organisation).**\nDefn:  \u2026 in Wales."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Herald turnaround in silver market (6)","output":"### Answer: BODEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: market\n BODE(to herald\/to foretell) + **reversal of**(turnaround in) AG(symbol for the element, silver).\nDefn: \u2026 in a Spanish-speaking country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accessory to gripping play about court (6,4)","output":"### Answer: TENNIS SHOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accessory\n Cryptic defn: What would help a player to control\/have a grip on his\/her movements on a tennis court."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unrepentant singer (4)","output":"### Answer: PIAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unrepentant singer\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a songstress, one of whose famous numbers was the French \"Non, je ne regrette rien\", translated as \"No, I do not regret anything\" ie. I'm unrepentant. English versions were entitled \"No Regrets\".  Nice!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hermit crab useless without bass, sadly (7)","output":"### Answer: RECLUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hermit\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, sadly) [\"crab useless\" **minus**(without) \"bass\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heath hedges? Warning prickly! (7)","output":"### Answer: THORNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: prickly\n TED(Heath, former UK Prime Minister) **containing**(hedges) HORN(not so much as a warning; more of a device to sound a warning)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complaint resulting from airborne reproduction (3,5)","output":"### Answer: HAY FEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complaint\n Cryptic defn: What is caused by pollen\/means of reproduction being borne in the air."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Container ship (6)","output":"### Answer: VESSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Container,ship\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Single bean plant covers wild trail (8)","output":"### Answer: SOLITARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Single\n SOY(the plant producing soya beans) **containing**(covers) **anagram of**(wild) TRAIL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colonialist excited by swinging (11)","output":"### Answer: OSCILLATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: swinging\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 excited) COLONIALIST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tax burden (4)","output":"### Answer: DUTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tax,burden\n Double defn: 2nd: An obligation to do (something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Switch options intermittently (3,3,2)","output":"### Answer: OFF AND ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: intermittently\n The two options\/positions of an electrical switch. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change into trainers without hesitation (10)","output":"### Answer: TRANSITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change\n **Anagram of**(Change) \"into trainers\" **minus**(without) \"er\"(an expression of hesitation\").\n\"Change\" doing double duty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meet one wrapped in paper (3)","output":"### Answer: FIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meet\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(wrapped in) FT(abbrev. for the Financial Times, the newspaper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital letters only needed definitely on names\/initials (6)","output":"### Answer: LONDON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026\/initials) \"letters only needed definitely on names\".\nDefn: \u2026 city."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writers of old rest policy replaced (5,5)","output":"### Answer: LYRIC POETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writers of old\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 replaced) REST POLICY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Constituents making detailed admission about passbooks (11)","output":"### Answer: INGREDIENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Constituents\n \"ingress\"(admission\/access) **minus ****its last letter**(detailed \u2026) **containing**(about) [DIE(to pass on from this world) + NT(books in the Bible)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spinner provided turn at long last in the middle (10)","output":"### Answer: CENTRIFUGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spinner\n [IF(provided\/on condition that) + U(an about turn) **plus**(at) **last letter of**(\u2026 last) \"long\"] **contained in**(in) CENTRE(the middle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lakeside village agrees with Mr Silly (8)","output":"### Answer: GRASMERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lakeside village\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 Silly) [AGREES **plus**(with) MR]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bulb's raised cover gone these days (8)","output":"### Answer: DAFFODIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bulb\n **Reversal of**(raised, in a down clue) [LID(a cover for a container) + OFF(gone\/departed) + AD(abbrev. for \"Anno Domini\"\/these days, in contrast to BC)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrity cheerleaders' energy store (6)","output":"### Answer: STARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: energy store\n STAR(a celebrity) + **1st 2 leters of**(\u2026leaders) \"cheer\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird swooped (4)","output":"### Answer: DOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird,swooped\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keen to be involved in encryption (3)","output":"### Answer: CRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keen\n **Hidden in**(involved in) \"encryption\".\nDefn: \u2026 over a dead person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Even numbers tossing cabers (6)","output":"### Answer: BRACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Even numbers\n **Anagram of**(tossing) CABERS.\nDefn: Plural of \"pair\"\/an even number (of something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instrument behind keeping animal doctor (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BASS DRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\n BUM(one's behind\/arse\/ass) **containing**(keeping) [ASS(an animal) + DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Before being more noble? (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Before\n EARL(a nobleman) + -IER(a comparative suffix indicating something \u2013 whimsically in this case, being an earl \u2013 is to a higher degree\/more of). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flavouring what to tow? (7)","output":"### Answer: CARAWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flavouring\n Question: \"What to tow?\" Answer: (Tow the) CAR AWAY. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Avoided broadcast channel (4)","output":"### Answer: DUCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: channel\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 broadcast) \"ducked\"(avoided\/evaded)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article in German on singer in chorus (10)","output":"### Answer: ALTOGETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: in chorus\n [THE(a grammatical article) **contained in**(in) GER(abbrev. for \"German\")] **placed after**(on) ALTO(a singer with a, well, alto vocal range)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drag or put back cigarette (4-2)","output":"### Answer: ROLL-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cigarette\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 put back) [PULL(to drag along) + OR].**\n\u2026  your own filter-tipped."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Satisfying conference (7)","output":"### Answer: MEETING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Satisfying,conference\n Double defn: 1st: As with specifications."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's pleasant to listen to European impostor (7)","output":"### Answer: EUPHONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's pleasant to listen to\n EU(abbrev. for \"European\") + PHONY(an impostor\/a fraud)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sir Lancelot possibly to consider returning without giant's head (6)","output":"### Answer: KNIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sir Lancelot possibly\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning) THINK(to consider\/to ponder) **containing**(without) **1st letter of**(\u2026's head) \"giant\".\nDefn: \u2026\/is an example of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clever host can make cars (10)","output":"### Answer: CHEVROLETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cars\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 can make) CLEVER HOST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly goes with American city (4)","output":"### Answer: PISA \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\n **Homophone of**(Reportedly) \"pees\"(goes\/urinates) **plus**(with) A(abbrev. for \"American\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cancelled event with a yell (7)","output":"### Answer: WASHOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancelled event\n W(abbrev. for \"with\") + A + SHOUT(a yell)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In front but poorly aligned (7)","output":"### Answer: LEADING \n ### Explanation: Definition: In front\n **Anagram of**(poorly) ALIGNED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Careless hit-and-run (8)","output":"### Answer: SLAPDASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Careless\n SLAP(to hit with the palm of your hand) **plus**(and) DASH(to run\/go in haste)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try tempting with dead fish (6)","output":"### Answer: DANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Try tempting\n D(abbrev. for \"dead\") + ANGLE(to fish with a rod and line)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: British banks maybe make kitchen appliances (8)","output":"### Answer: BLENDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: kitchen appliances\n B(abbrev. for \"British\") + LENDERS(out of many\/maybe, one function of bankers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Activity of oddly crude rural git? (11)","output":"### Answer: AGRICULTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Activity\n **Anagram of**(of) [***1st, 3rd and 5th letters of***(oddly) \"crude\" + RURAL GIT].\nDefn: \u2026 that enabled humans to stop being hunter-gatherers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impressive list of ingredients not about to rise (4)","output":"### Answer: EPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impressive\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to rise, in a down clue) [\"recipe\"(set of instructions for making or preparing something, including a list of ingredients) **minus**(not) \"re\"(about\/with reference to)]. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secured in place with unpleasant work to do inside (8)","output":"### Answer: ANCHORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secured in place\n AND(with\/in addition to) **containing**(\u2026 inside) CHORE(an unpleasant task\/work to do). "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New pine trees around London lake (10)","output":"### Answer: SERPENTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: London lake\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 around) [N(abbrev. for \"new\") + PINE TREES].\nDefn: \u2026 , specifically in Hyde Park."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fighting former PM naked (3)","output":"### Answer: ROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fighting\n \"Brown\"(Gordon, former UK Prime Minister) **minus ****its 1st and last letters**(naked)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horses said to be dignitaries (6)","output":"### Answer: MAYORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dignitaries\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said to be) \"mares\"(female horses)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whale food makes a couple of kings sick (5)","output":"### Answer: KRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whale food\n K,R(a couple of abbrevs. for \"king\" \u2013 \"K\" in chess notation, and \"R\", the abbrev. for \"Rex\") + ILL(sick\/ailing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sport German helmet in execution (4,7)","output":"### Answer: HANG GLIDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sport\n [G(abbrev. for \"German\") + LID(a crash helmet)] **contained in**(in) HANGING(an execution\/capital punishment by, well, hanging)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Physicist badly hurt internally very cross (10)","output":"### Answer: RUTHERFORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Physicist\n **Anagram of**(badly) HURT + **middle 2 letters of**(internally) \"very\" + FORD(to cross, say, a river).\nDefn: \u2026 who is considered the father of nuclear physics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blows up home even less evenly (8)","output":"### Answer: INFLATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blows up\n IN(at home\/in lockdown) + FLAT(even\/without a ripple or bump) + **2nd and 4th letters of**(\u2026 evenly) \"less\". "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just ran gleefully, holding throttle (8)","output":"### Answer: STRANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: throttle\n **Hidden in**(\u2026, holding) \"Just ran gleefully\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to see colourful birds giving dirty looks (6)","output":"### Answer: SCOWLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dirty looks\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"see colourful\" + OWLS(nocturnal birds)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delay unbelievable after standing start (5)","output":"### Answer: STALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delay\n TALL(unbelievable, as with a \"tall story\") **placed after**(after) **1st letter of**(\u2026 start) \"standing\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Japanese initially a very abstruse language (4)","output":"### Answer: JAVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: language\n J(International code for Japanese-registered vehicles) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(initially) \"a very abstruse\".\nDefn: \u2026 in computer programming. "}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salt water spring perhaps half gone (3)","output":"### Answer: SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salt water\n \"season\"(an example of which\/perhaps, is \"spring\") **minus its last 3 letters**(half gone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worked to gain experience under malign influence? (8)","output":"### Answer: DEVILLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worked to gain experience,under malign influence\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, ie. as a trainee in a lawyer's office in the UK; and 2nd: \u2026\/tormented by someone or something devilish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Army colonel's last two rooms reasonably priced here (6)","output":"### Answer: HOSTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: rooms reasonably priced here\n HOST(an army\/a large grouping) + **last 2 letters of**(\u2026's last two) \"colonel\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All but one of team in Lord's practice session succeeding? (4)","output":"### Answer: NEXT \n ### Explanation: Definition: succeeding\n X(Roman numeral for \"10\", all except one in, say, a football or cricket team of 11) **contained in**(in) NET(or \"nets\", a practice session in the nets, an area resembling a pitch and surrounded by netting in, perhaps, Lord's Cricket Ground).\nDefn: Coming immediately after."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article added to champion Scot's memorabilia (10)","output":"### Answer: VICTORIANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: memorabilia\n A(a grammatical article) **placed after**(added to) [VICTOR(a champion\/a winner) + IAN(name for a Scotsman)].\nDefn: \u2026 from the Victorian era in England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conclusive statement about Irish flyers (6)","output":"### Answer: AIRMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: flyers\n AMEN(conclusive\/concluding statement at end of a prayer, say) **containing**(about) IR(abbrev. for \"Irish\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot meal enlivened with a drop of neat alcohol (8)","output":"### Answer: METHANOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: alcohol\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 enlivened \u2026) [HOT MEAL **plus**(with) **1st letter of**(a drop of) \"neat\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Read out two letters too many (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: too many\n **Homophone of**(Read out) [\"X\"+\"S\"](2 letters in the alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Faithful man of God admits brief deception (6)","output":"### Answer: STRICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Faithful\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\"\/a man of God) **containing**(admits) [\"trick\"(a deception) **minus its last letter**(brief \u2026)].\nDefn: Following, say, a ritual, without any deviation from what has been set out."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quirky novel set in secret hideaway (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LOVE NEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: secret hideaway\n **Anagram of**(Quirky) NOVEL SET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hare in poor health close to exhaustion (3,3)","output":"### Answer: RUN LOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: close to exhaustion\n RUN(to hare like a hare) + LOW(in a physically or mentally weakened state\/in poor health).\nDefn: \u2026, as with petrol in your tank."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complex first stage for heating engineers? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: GAS FITTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: heating engineers\n **Anagram of**(Complex) FIRST STAGE.\nDefn: Those trained in installing and repairing gas fixtures and appliances, including those for heating."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sightseers here perhaps inclined to knock back a little drink (4)","output":"### Answer: PISA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sightseers here perhaps inclined\n **Reversal of**(to knock back) [A + SIP(a little drink\/a bit of liquid taken in)].\nDefn:  \u2026, like its leaning tower, perhaps after knocking more than a little drink."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trace sister pinching a case of champagne (6)","output":"### Answer: NUANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trace\n NUN(a sister in a convent) **containing**(pinching) A + **1st and last letters of**(case of) \"champagne\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reflective nature of mystery plays with mass participation (8)","output":"### Answer: SYMMETRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reflective nature\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 plays) MYSTERY **containing**(with \u2026 participation) M(symbol for \"mass\" in physics, as in E=mc2).\nDefn: The quality of having one half a mirror image of the other."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Screen rock legend holding his head in empty theatre (8)","output":"### Answer: TELEVISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Screen\n [ELVIS(Presley, rock legend) **containing**(holding) **1st letter of**(his head) \"Elvis\"] **contained in**(in) \"theatre\" **minus all its inner letters**(empty \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clue from winner eclipsing Boatman's last (4)","output":"### Answer: HINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clue\n HIT(a winner\/a success) **containing**(eclipsing) **last letter of**(\u2026's last) \"Boatman\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Madrid, the consistent team? (6)","output":"### Answer: ELEVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: team\n EL(\"the\" as said in Madrid, Spain) + EVEN(consistent\/without any variation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Electrical device starts to adjust tension 19 fiddled with first (8)","output":"### Answer: RHEOSTAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Electrical device\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"adjust tension\" **placed after**(\u2026 first) **anagram of**(\u2026 fiddled with) OTHERS(answer to 19 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appraisal Nutmeg's given in online post? (10)","output":"### Answer: ESTIMATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appraisal\n I'M(\"I am\"\/Nutmeg is\/Nutmeg's, with the setter using the self-referential pronoun) **contained in**(given in) [E-(prefix indicating something online\/on the Internet) + POST(a station\/a place where a specific activity or service is based)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supported building, somewhere youth can go, as Spooner might have it (4-2)","output":"### Answer: LEAN-TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supported building\n **Spoonerism of**(\u2026, as Spooner might have it) \"teen loo\"(as one might call, a loo\/toilet where a youth\/teenager can go\/urinate in)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave European Community, breaking restraint on power (6)","output":"### Answer: DECAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\n EC(abbrev. for \"European Community\") **contained in**(breaking) DAM(something to restrain\/hold back a flow) + P(symbol for \"power\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jester may take this Scandinavian drink with added extra (6,4)","output":"### Answer: MICKEY FINN \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink with added extra\n MICKEY(jester\/one who teases\/takes the mickey out of you) + FINN(one from Finland, a Scandinavian country).\nDefn: \u2026\/spiked with a drug surreptitiously added to knock out the drinker."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We put in hardened seed to produce plant (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SWEET PEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n WE **contained in**(put in) SET(hardened when cooled or left standing, as with concrete) + PEA(a green seed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Addict invested in retro fashion bags (8)","output":"### Answer: TROUSERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bags\n USER(an addict who, well, uses drugs) **contained in**(invested in) **reversal of**(retro) SORT(a kind, as in \"his remarks were compliments of a sort\/fashion\").\nDefn: Clothing of which \"bags\" are examples."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Balance books for ladies (6)","output":"### Answer: OTHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Balance\n OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament books in the Bible) + HERS(whimsically, plural of \"her\"\/that lady).\nDefn: \u2026\/the ones left."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impenetrable work leads to awkward questions, upsetting editor (6)","output":"### Answer: OPAQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impenetrable\n OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a piece of artistic work) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(leads to) \"awkward questions, upsetting editor\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have the audacity to reject initial synopsis (6)","output":"### Answer: RESUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: synopsis\n \"presume\"(to have the audacity\/to take liberties\/to take for granted) **minus ****its 1st letter**(to reject initial)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rome's commoner people brought sandwiches (4)","output":"### Answer: PLEB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rome's commoner\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 sandwiches) \"people brought\".\nDefn: \u2026\/ordinary person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shed first tear in court over writing (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRIPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: writing\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 first) \"Shed\" + [RIP(to tear away forcibly) **contained in**(in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find record finished (8)","output":"### Answer: DISCOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Find\n DISC(a disc-like device for storing and replaying analogue audio recording\/a record) + OVER(finished\/done with)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In green, a melamine coating (6)","output":"### Answer: ENAMEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: coating\n **Hidden in**(In) \"green, a melamine\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Views the second of four gears (8)","output":"### Answer: OPINIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Views\n **2nd letter of**(second of) \"four\" + PINIONS(small wheels engaging with larger wheels\/gears).\nDefn: \u2026 on various issues."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One faces illness seldom (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IF EVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: seldom\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **plus**(faces) FEVER(an, or a symptom of, illness).\nDefn: \u2026, or perhaps never."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No-cost energy when very cold (8)","output":"### Answer: FREEZING \n ### Explanation: Definition: very cold\n FREE(at no cost\/complimentary) + ZING(energy\/liveliness)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Home dividend halved, double becomes single (10)","output":"### Answer: INDIVIDUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: single\n IN(at home\/in lockdown) + **1st 4 letters of**(\u2026 halved) \"dividend\" + DUAL(double\/consisting of 2 parts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call our cat daft? At least it can multiply! (10)","output":"### Answer: CALCULATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: At least it can multiply\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 daft) CALL OUR CAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge's ultimate trait is fairness (8)","output":"### Answer: EQUALITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fairness\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's ultimate) \"Judge\" + QUALITY(a trait\/a characteristic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scrap over a joint (6)","output":"### Answer: SHARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: joint\n SHRED(a scrap\/a small piece that's left over) **containing**(over) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swap old coins (8)","output":"### Answer: EXCHANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swap\n EX-(prefix signifying \"old\"\/former) + CHANGE(coins\/loose currency)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Back up writer embracing student out in the open (6)","output":"### Answer: PUBLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: out in the open\n **Reversal of**(Back) \"up\" + BIC(a writer\/an implement for writing, specifically a disposable ballpoint pen made by French company, Societe Bic S.A.) **containing**(embracing) L(for \"learner\" on a plate displayed by a student driver)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncertainty of distinguishing feature in meaning (8)","output":"### Answer: SUSPENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncertainty\n USP(abbrev. for \"unique selling point\"\/a feature that distinguishes a product from competing products) **contained in**(in) SENSE(meaning as in \"many words have more than one sense\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the dark, quiet and possibly dead (6)","output":"### Answer: SHADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: In the dark\n SH!(used to tell someone to be quiet) **plus**(and) **anagram of**(possibly) DEAD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Particular rampant mushroom in sci-fi production (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECIFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Particular\n **Anagram of**(rampant) CEP(an edible European mushroom) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 production) SCI-FI."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Backs raise before send-off (4,4)","output":"### Answer: REAR ENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Backs\n REAR(to raise\/to breed, as with farm animals) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) **anagram of**(\u2026-off) SEND.\nSome rear ends are better looking than others!:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep quiet over book (8)","output":"### Answer: PRESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\"\/in music, an instruction to play quietly) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) RESERVE(to book\/to make a reservation, as with theatre tickets)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bring in acne treatment of significance (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPORTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: significance\n IMPORT(to bring in into, say, the country you live in) + **anagram of**(\u2026 treatment) ACNE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Timid to admit, initially, not very easy to communicate (6)","output":"### Answer: CONVEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: communicate\n COY(making a pretence of being timid\/shy) **containing**(to admit) **1st letters, respectively, of**(initially) \"not very easy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instrument uncovered evil gold ring (6)","output":"### Answer: VIOLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\n **1st and last letters, respectively, deleted from**(uncovered) \"evil gold ring\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give up job as lousy singer (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give up job\n **Anagram of**(lousy) SINGER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broken TV and a long time for benefits (10)","output":"### Answer: ADVANTAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: benefits\n **Anagram of**(Broken) TV AND A + AGES(a long period of time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yet all thought must be curtailed (8)","output":"### Answer: ALTHOUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yet\n \"all thought\" **minus their respective last letters**(must be curtailed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surprised to see pastry in transport (8)","output":"### Answer: STARTLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surprised\n TART(a pastry) **contained in**(in) SLED(a form of transport on runners\/a sledge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made for Mussolini on 1st of December (8)","output":"### Answer: PRODUCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made\n PRO(for\/in favour of, as against \"con\") + DUCE(in full, \"Il Duce\", as Mussolini, the leader of the former Italian Nationalist Fascist Party, was called) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(1st of) \"December\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just like shepherd to start gathering sheep as treasure? (6)","output":"### Answer: JEWELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: treasure\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 to start) \"Just like shepherd\" **containing**(gathering) EWE(a female sheep).\nDefn: \u2026 in the form of precious stones."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sounds like dabblers and charlatans (6)","output":"### Answer: QUACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sounds like dabblers,charlatans\n Double defn: 1st: Sounds made by ducks, such as\/like dabblers, a group that feeds at the surface rather than by diving."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kindly drop last rent (6)","output":"### Answer: PLEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kindly\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 last) \"drop\" + LEASE(to rent\/to make payment, and in return have use of, say, a property)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice society girl wearing ring (9)","output":"### Answer: DISMISSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notice\n [S(abbrev. for \"society\") + MISS(form of address for a young or unmarried girl)] **contained in**(wearing) DIAL(to call\/ring on the phone).\nDefn: \u2026 saying you're fired\/dismissed from your job."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start of virulent fever is uncertain (5)","output":"### Answer: VAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: uncertain\n **1st letter of**(Start of) \"virulent\" + AGUE(a fever, as a symptom of an ague, any one of a number of illnesses, such as malaria."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pennies I organised in a heap (5)","output":"### Answer: PILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a heap\n P(abbrev. for \"pennies\", in English money) + I + LED(organised\/managed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's popular because the Queen's inside \u2014 that's not true! (9)","output":"### Answer: INSINCERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not true\n IN(popular\/in fashion) + SINCE(because\/resulting from) **containing**(\u2026's inside) ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Light infantry in degrading defeat (10)","output":"### Answer: DEMOLITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: defeat\n LI(abbrev. for \"light infantry\") **contained in**(in) DEMOTION(opposite of promotion\/the act of downgrading\/degrading)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Known in Scotland and in the Home Counties (4)","output":"### Answer: KENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Known in Scotland,in the Home Counties\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 in Scottish, within one's range of knowledge\/ken; and 2nd: One of the Home Counties in S.E. England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Threatened staff with a first-class degree (7)","output":"### Answer: MENACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Threatened\n MEN(the staff, in say, an organisation) **plus**(with) ACE(first-class\/the best) + D(abbrev. for \"degree\", as in temperature readings)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Improve hospital in Cornish town with no parking zone (7)","output":"### Answer: ENHANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Improve\n H(abbrev. for \"hospital\")**contained in**(in) \"Penzance\"(a town in Cornwall) **minus, separately**(with no) \"PZ\"(abbrev. for \"parking zone\", as in CPZ\/controlled or RPZ\/restricted. Or abbrev. for \"parking\" and \"zone\" respectively)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gossip allowed back to get personal property (7)","output":"### Answer: CHATTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: personal property\n CHAT(gossip\/idle talk) + **reversal of**(\u2026 back) LET(allowed\/okayed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Her sins revealed in such hallowed places (7)","output":"### Answer: SHRINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: such hallowed places\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 revealed) HER SINS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Madness of king's advancing years (4)","output":"### Answer: RAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Madness\n R(abbrev. for \"Rex\"\/king) + AGE(advancing years, or simply, one's age)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corrupt grown-up English count (10)","output":"### Answer: ADULTERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Corrupt\n ADULT(grown-up) + E(abbrev. for \"English\") + RATE(to count\/to consider to be of a certain standard, as in \"They count him as the best striker they've had\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maestro presenting opera at home in Ulster (9)","output":"### Answer: TOSCANINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maestro\n TOSCA(an opera by Puccini) + [IN(at home\/in lockdown) **contained in**(in) NI(abbrev. for Northern Ireland, which is in Ulster, the traditional province in northern Ireland)].\nAnswer: Arturo, Italian musician and conductor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entertain European in Italian restaurant (5)","output":"### Answer: TREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entertain\n E(abbrev. for \"European\") **contained in**(in) TRAT(short for \"trattoria\", an Italian restaurant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forced rebel leader to be accepted by peacemaker (5)","output":"### Answer: DROVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forced\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"rebel\" **contained in**(to be accepted by) DOVE(a peacemaker\/one who is against warfare, as opposed to a hawk)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Homicide drowning novice in more rum (9)","output":"### Answer: STRANGLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Homicide\n L(a novice\/a learner, from the letter on the plate displayed by a learner driver) **contained in**(in) STRANGER(more rum\/odder).\nDefn: \"Homicide\", in old-fashioned\/dated usage, is one who commits homicide."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tricked theologian to keep up on ecstasy (5)","output":"### Answer: DUPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tricked\n DD(abbrev. for \"Doctor of Divinity\", a theologian with a degree) **containing**(to keep) [UP **placed above**(on, in a down clue) E(abbrev. for the drug \"Ecstasy\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A canal Sam renovated in Spain (9)","output":"### Answer: SALAMANCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Spain\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 renovated) A CANAL SAM.\nDefn: The capital city of the province with the same name in western Spain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rude show entertains the Spanish (10)","output":"### Answer: INDELICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rude\n INDICATE(to show\/to point towards) **containing**(entertains) EL(the article \"the\" in Spanish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Bob's inclined to be very formal (7)","output":"### Answer: STILTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: to be very formal\n S(abbrev. for \"shilling\", old\/former British unit of currency, nicknamed a \"bob\") + TILTED(inclined\/leaning to one side)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pupil is a bit pliant (7)","output":"### Answer: LISSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: pliant\n L(a pupil, cf. 28 across) + IS + SOME(a bit\/an unspecified part of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very last trade (4)","output":"### Answer: VEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: trade\n V(abbrev. for \"very\") + END(last\/the finish).\nDefn: To sell, part of a trade."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Given church land, bishop bursts into song (5)","output":"### Answer: GLEBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Given church land\n B(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation) **contained in**(bursts into) GLEE(a song for men's voices, in three or more parts, and usually a cappella).\nDefn: Land given to a clergyman to provide income, as part of his appointment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Standing vertically? (9)","output":"### Answer: ERECTNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Standing vertically\n Not sure about this parsing: some sort of double\/cryptic defn.? 1st: The state of being rigid physiologically (you know what that means); and 2nd: The state of being in an upright\/vertical position, ie. perpendicular to the ground."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prince not getting up for a dance (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARLESTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n CHARLES(the Prince who is heir to the English throne) + **reversal of**(\u2026 getting up, in a down clue) NOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spice assessed and softened by soaking (9)","output":"### Answer: MACERATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: softened by soaking\n MACE(spice made from the outer covering of the nutmeg) + RATED(assessed\/assigned a value)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Iron panel forged to unequalled standard (9)","output":"### Answer: NONPAREIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: unequalled standard\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 forged) IRON PANEL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Young men found old Penny in the little girls' room (7)","output":"### Answer: LADDIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Young men\n D(abbrev. for \"penny\", the old\/former English monetary unit, as in \u00a3. s. d.) **contained in**(in) LADIES(the washroom for women, euphemistically called the \"little girls' room\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Serviceman finds one in metal alloy (7)","output":"### Answer: SOLDIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Serviceman\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(in) SOLDER(a metal alloy used for, well, soldering\/joining metal pieces together)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angus touchily withholds enthusiasm (5)","output":"### Answer: GUSTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: enthusiasm\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 withholds) \"Angus touchily\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Landlord has no right to come in (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: come in\n \"renter\"(one who rents out property\/a landlord) **minus**(has no) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German bolted down mountain pass (4)","output":"### Answer: GATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mountain pass\n G(abbrev. for \"German\") + ATE(bolted down\/ate quickly).\nDefn: A natural passage between mountains, like the Cilician Gates in Turkey:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enormous deficiency in fossil fuel (8)","output":"### Answer: COLOSSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enormous\n LOSS(that which could lead to a deficiency\/a shortage) **contained in**(in) COAL(fossil fuel of carbonised plant matter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to realise he's yet to hear Mersey beat (6)","output":"### Answer: RHYTHM \n ### Explanation: Definition: beat\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"realise he's yet to hear Mersey\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Protective garment in the past given to everyone (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protective garment\n OVER(in the past\/already done with) **plus**(given to) ALL(everyone single one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plump single mother could be best (7)","output":"### Answer: OPTIMUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: best\n OPT(to plump for\/to choose something over others) + I(Roman numeral for one\/a single quantity) + MUM(familiar term for one's mother)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Follow lawsuit involving hospital (5)","output":"### Answer: CHASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Follow\n CASE(a lawsuit) **containing**(involving) H(abbrev. for \"hospital\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Happy hour binge in one next door (9)","output":"### Answer: NEIGHBOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: one next door\n **Anagram of**(Happy\/in high spirits\/high) HOUR BINGE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Infant school class painting in splotchy green (12)","output":"### Answer: KINDERGARTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Infant school\n KIND(a class\/type) + [ART(\u2026, which painting is) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(splotchy) GREEN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tender lines by Frost, say, in something read to a child? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: NURSERY RHYME \n ### Explanation: Definition: something read to a child\n NURSE(to tender\/to give care to) + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\"\/tracks\/lines) **plus**(by) **homophone of**(\u2026, say) \"rime\"(frost formed on cold objects)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large market town, a Welsh one, misrepresented (9)","output":"### Answer: HALESOWEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large market town\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, misrepresented) a Welsh one.\nDefn: \u2026 in the West Midlands, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winds back cylindrical device (5)","output":"### Answer: SPOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: cylindrical device\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) LOOPS(winds round\/encircles)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Month round Connecticut \u2013 temperate, no sun (7)","output":"### Answer: OCTOBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Month\n O(letter representing something round, say, a circle) + CT(abbrev. for Connecticut, the US state) + \"sober\"(temperate\/abstaining from, eg. alcohol) **minus**(no) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"sun\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Someone having the potential to succeed (7)","output":"### Answer: HEIRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Someone having the potential to succeed\n Cryptic defn: A woman who is likely to succeed\/follow on from\/take over from her predecessor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fording Welsh river, came across an old firearm (6)","output":"### Answer: MUSKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: an old firearm\n USK(a Welsh river) **contained in**(Fording \u2026,\u2026\/crossing over) MET(came across\/encountered)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traitor's act shown on film (8)","output":"### Answer: TURNCOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traitor\n TURN(an act\/a performance as a part of an entertainment programme) **plus**(shown on) COAT(a film\/a thin layer covering a surface)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plum variety (6)","output":"### Answer: CHOICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plum,variety\n Double defn: 1st: Something that is highly desirable, as in \"a choice cut of meat\"; and 2nd: \u2026\/a range of things, different from each other, to choose from."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Room in shelter on course (6)","output":"### Answer: LEEWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Room\n LEE(shelter from wind or weather given by an object) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) WAY(course\/path in which something moves or progresses).\nDefn: \u2026 in which to manoeuvre."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink Japanese drink, around noon, before snack (9)","output":"### Answer: SNAKEBITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n SAKE(a Japanese alcoholic drink) **containing**() N(abbrev. for \"noon\") **placed above**(before, in a down clue) BITE(a snack\/a titbit \u2013 *what does she get when she goes for a late supper in her date's apartment?*).\nDefn: \u2026 of cider and lager in equal proportions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of what is expected, and no trouble (3,2,1,4,4)","output":"### Answer: ALL IN A DAY\u2019S WORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of what is expected,no trouble\n Double defn: I think that one is a result of the other, and therefore this is not a true double definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Problem struck church (5)","output":"### Answer: HITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Problem\n HIT(struck\/dealt a blow) + CH(abbrev. for \"church\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That worm agitated pig (8)","output":"### Answer: TAMWORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: pig\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 agitated) THAT WORM.\nDefn: A breed of domestic \u2026 originating from the town of Tamworth (another market town)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film politician almost embracing artist close to breakdown (8)","output":"### Answer: MEMBRANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n \"Member\"(short for a Member of Parliament, a politician) **minus ****its last letter**(almost) **containing**(embracing) [RA(abbrev. for \"Royal Academician\", a member of the Royal Academy of Arts\/an artist) + **last letter of**(close to) \"breakdown \"].\nDefn: \u2026\/a thin pliable sheet of material as a lining or barrier."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sanctimonious author in hotel, getting drunk after hours (6-4-4)","output":"### Answer: HOLIER-THAN-THOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sanctimonious\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, getting drunk) AUTHOR IN HOTEL **placed after**(after, in a, down clue) H(abbrev. for \"hours\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US prosecutor up, calling for confession (9)","output":"### Answer: ADMISSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: confession\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) DA(abbrev. for \"District Attorney\", a public prosecutor in the US legal system) + MISSION(a calling\/a strongly felt ambition or aim)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grub in new Norwich motel's original (8)","output":"### Answer: INCHWORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grub\n **Anagram of**(new) [NORWICH + **1st letter of**(\u2026's original) \"motel\"].\nDefn: \u2026\/larva."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talks foolishly about the Spanish members of the clergy (8)","output":"### Answer: PRELATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: members of the clergy\n PRATES(talks foolishly and lengthily) **containing**(about) EL(the article, \"the\", in Spanish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hat wife discarded, plus old jacket (6)","output":"### Answer: BOLERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: jacket \n \"bowler\"(a hat with a round dome-shaped crown) **minus**(\u2026 discarded) \"w\"(abbrev. for \"wife\") **placed above**(plus, in a down clue) O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nHis and Hers:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cupboard shut by last in basement (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cupboard \n CLOSE(to shut\/to move, eg. a door, to cover an opening) **placed above**(by, in a down clue) **last letter of**(last in) \"basement\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poet's black fur (5)","output":"### Answer: SABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet's black,fur\n Double defn: 1st: The literary form of, as used by a poet\/poet's \"black\"; and 2nd: \u2026 from the sable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Subcontract abroad before spring (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTSOURCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subcontract\n OUT(abroad\/out of the country) **plus**(before) SOURCE(a spring\/a place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained).\nDefn: \u2026, and often abroad."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Versace to be cleaned out by Scottish bank \u2014 wait and see? (5)","output":"### Answer: VERBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wait and see\n \"Versace\" **minus its inner letters**(to be cleaned out) **plus**(by) RBS(abbrev. for the Royal Bank of Scotland).\nDefn: \u2026 are examples\/? of this class of words in grammar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expert playing East German college supremo (7)","output":"### Answer: PROVOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: college supremo\n PRO(short for \"a professional\"\/an expert in his\/her field) + V(abbrev. for \"versus\"\/playing against in a competition) + OST(\"east\" in German)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looked up to say more about Slough (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looked up to\n ADD(to say more\/expand on what you said) **containing**(about) MIRE(a slough\/a stretch of swampy ground)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish found regularly in Trent area (5)","output":"### Answer: TETRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n **1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th letters of**(found regularly in) \"Trent area\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Handyman who holds forth at Xmas time? (9)","output":"### Answer: DECORATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handyman\n ORATOR(one who holds forth\/gives a speech or lecture) **placed after**(at) DEC(abbrev. for \"December\", the time of the year when Xmas happens)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ministers in closet with stars (4,11)","output":"### Answer: HOME SECRETARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ministers\n HOME(in, as in \"I'll be home for the next 14 days\") + SECRET(closet\/descriptive of something undisclosed, as in \"he's a closet cross-dresser\") **plus**(with) ARIES(the small constellation of stars said to look like a ram)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find nightclub dead (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCOVERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Find\n DISCO(a type of nightclub popular in the 70s) + VERY(dead\/absolutely, as in \"you're dead right!\").\nDefn: \u2026 as a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spanish mate advanced with dynamism on M1 (5)","output":"### Answer: AMIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish mate\n A(abbrev. for \"advanced\") **plus**(with) [GO(dynamism\/drive) **placed after**(on) MI(M1 with the Roman numeral substitution)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incestuous son Opus Dei corrupted inwardly (7)","output":"### Answer: OEDIPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Incestuous son\n OPUS **containing**(\u2026 inwardly) **anagram of**(\u2026 corrupted) DEI."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scrub computer key inside protective covering (7)","output":"### Answer: RESCIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scrub\n ESC(short for \"escape\" one of the keys\/buttons on your computer keyboard) **contained in**(inside) RIND(a protective covering, as around an orange, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capital city replacing Kyoto (5)","output":"### Answer: TOKYO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital city replacing Kyoto\n **Anagram of**(replacing) KYOTO.\nDefn: City which replaced Kyoto as the capital city of Japan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anglo-Saxon ruler has talent to waste (9)","output":"### Answer: ATHELSTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anglo-Saxon ruler \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to waste) HAS TALENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deep snow settles more easily on such a roof (3-7)","output":"### Answer: LOW-PITCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deep,snow settles more easily on such a roof \n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, as applied to a voice; and 2nd: \u2026, with its sides sloping at a shallow angle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like Titanic in reality (2,6)","output":"### Answer: AT BOTTOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: in reality\n [AT BOTTOM](\u2026 of the sea, where the wreck of the SS Titanic is).\nAnswer: Fundamentally\/at heart\/in reality, as in \"Some believe that people are fundamentally\/at bottom\/in reality good\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fur or feather stole acquired in that city (6)","output":"### Answer: BOGOTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: city \n BOA(a fur or feather stole\/women's long scarf or shawl) **containing**(\u2026 in that) GOT(acquired\/obtained)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nasty kid runs into club (4)","output":"### Answer: BRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nasty kid\n R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores) **contained in**(into) BAT(a club\/a heavy stick)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sensual indulgence rued by each involved (10)","output":"### Answer: DEBAUCHERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sensual indulgence\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 involved) RUED BY EACH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prayer girl elevated mass with melodic piece (3,5)","output":"### Answer: AVE MARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prayer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 elevated, in a down clue) EVA(a girl's name) + M(symbol for \"mass\" in physics) **plus**(with) ARIA(a melodic piece in an opera or oratorio)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor right person possibly seen about infestation (3,3)","output":"### Answer: DRY ROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: infestation\n DR(abbrev. for \"Doctor\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 seen about) TORY(a person with conservative or right-leaning politics, possibly a member of the Conservative Party\/a Tory)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Employed elderly initially in Bucks? (4)","output":"### Answer: USED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Employed\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"elderly\" **contained in**(in) USD(abbrev. for \"US dollars\"\/bucks in slang)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Squalid detectives set up man and woman (10)","output":"### Answer: DICKENSIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Squalid\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 set up, in a down clue) CID(collectively, the detectives in the Criminal Investigation Department) + KEN(a man's name of Scottish origin) **plus**(and) SIAN(a woman's name of Welsh origin).\nDefn: \u2026, like the poor social conditions portrayed in Charles Dickens' novels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Someone questioned grudge involving small lake (10)","output":"### Answer: RESPONDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Someone questioned\n RESENT(to grudge\/to mind that someone has achieved something) **containing**(involving) POND(a small lake\/an inland body of water surrounded by land).\nDefn:  In law, \u2026 as a result of a petition against him\/her."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign NCO produced in Swiss town (8)","output":"### Answer: SCORPION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign\n CORP(abbrev. for \"Corporal\", one of the NCO\/non-commissioned officer ranks) **contained in**(produced in) SION(a town in the Swiss canton of Valais).\nDefn: \u2026 in the zodiac."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Begin to explain what yours truly did at restaurant? (8)","output":"### Answer: INITIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Begin\n [IN IT, I ATE](statement explaining what I\/yours truly did in it\/at the restaurant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kudos built on university logic puzzle (6)","output":"### Answer: SUDOKU \n ### Explanation: Definition: logic puzzle\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 built) KUDOS **placed above**(on, in a down clue) U(abbrev. for \"university\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Archbishop one rarely missing party (6)","output":"### Answer: ANSELM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Archbishop\n AN(article in grammar for a single\/one item) + \"seldom\"(rarely) **minus**(missing) \"do\"(a party\/social function).\nDefn: The once Archbishop of Canterbury, appointed in 1093."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blasphemy from goatherd (4)","output":"### Answer: OATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blasphemy\n **Hidden in**(from) \"goatherd\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Between two rivers, what was that industrial region? (4)","output":"### Answer: RUHR \n ### Explanation: Definition: industrial region\n R,R(2 x abbrev. for \"river\") **containing**(Between \u2026, \u2026) UH?(exclamation expressing \"what was that?\"\/\"I don't get it\").\nDefn: \u2026 in Germany."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accessories worn with kind of shirt \u2014 striking on first sight (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAPPINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accessories\n T(short for \"T-shirt\") + RAPPING(striking a hard surface with repeated blows) **plus**(on) **1st letter of**(first) \"sight\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The whole team made the cut (4)","output":"### Answer: CREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: The whole team,cut\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, say, in a rowing boat; 2nd: \u2026, as a hairstyle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Create film music from scratch (5)","output":"### Answer: SCORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Create film music,scratch\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Specialist used it with chancel refurbishment (9)","output":"### Answer: TECHNICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Specialist\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 refurbishment) [IT **plus**(with) CHANCEL]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grease spilt over cheese cloth (7)","output":"### Answer: TAFFETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cloth\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 spilt over) FAT(grease\/animal fat used or produced in cooking) + FETA(a white salty Greek cheese)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: By and large this garment's unfinished (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: By and large\n \"overalls\"(loose-fitting one-piece garment) **minus ****its last letter**(\u2026's unfinished)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be passionate about teacher's initial suggestion for sacrifice (5,8)","output":"### Answer: BURNT OFFERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: sacrifice\n BURN(to be passionate about\/be possessed by strong emotion) + **1st letter of**(\u2026's initial) \"teacher\" + OFFERING(a suggestion that is put forward, during a discussion, say).\nDefn: Something, often an animal, burnt at an altar as a sacrifice to a deity\u2026 or\u2026.."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dairy product church head decrees is off (7,6)","output":"### Answer: CHEDDAR CHEESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dairy product\n CH(abbrev. for \"church\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 is off) HEAD DECREES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wary of motoring organisation backing fuel modification (7)","output":"### Answer: CAREFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wary\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backing) RAC(abbrev. for the Royal Automobile Club) + **anagram of**(\u2026 modification) FUEL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead singer rehearses The Sound of Music (7)","output":"### Answer: STRAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Sound of Music\n **1st letter of**(Lead) \"singer\" + TRAINS(rehearses\/practises)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hippy gear? (9)","output":"### Answer: LOINCLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hippy gear\n Cryptic defn: Gear\/clothing hung from the hips covering, obviously, the loins."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Send back a large piece of lightweight material (5)","output":"### Answer: BALSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: lightweight material\n **Reversal of**(Send back) [A + SLAB(a large piece of flat rigid material)].\nDefn: \u2026\/wood from a type of tree, used for making rafts and models."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is it the fashion to get very cross? (4)","output":"### Answer: RAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is it the fashion,get very cross\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Design of poster etc is hush-hush (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TOP SECRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: hush-hush\n **Anagram of**(Design of) POSTER ETC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Experimental equipment for examination underground (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TEST TUBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Experimental equipment\n TEST(an examination) + TUBE(name of the London underground train system)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unfriendly, when a clown shows up (5)","output":"### Answer: ALOOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unfriendly\n A + **reversal of**(\u2026 shows up, in a down clue) FOOL(a clown)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finding gift that's absolutely right makes one tense (7,7)","output":"### Answer: PRESENT PERFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one tense\n PRESENT(a gift\/an offering) + PERFECT(absolutely right\/could not be better).\nDefn: \u2026, in grammar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Freshly made hot flan gets an enthusiastic response (3,4)","output":"### Answer: NOT HALF \n ### Explanation: Definition: an enthusiastic response\n **Anagram of**(Freshly made) HOT FLAN.\nDefn: A response expressing full enthusiasm for\/agreement to. An understatement of \"Totally!\"\/\"Absolutely!\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's used to sweeten pudding courses when processed (7)","output":"### Answer: SUCROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's used to sweeten pudding\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 when processed) COURSES.\nDefn: The main component of cane or beet sugar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shape emerges from half-hidden recess leading to confusion (9)","output":"### Answer: RECTANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shape\n \"recess\" **minus its last 3 letters**(half-hidden \u2026) **plus**(leading to) TANGLE(confusion\/muddle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Showing no restraint, boy grabs daughter (6)","output":"### Answer: WILDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing no restraint\n WILLY(a boy's name) **containing**(grabs) D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard to make out behind replica designed by European (14)","output":"### Answer: INDECIPHERABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard to make out\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 designed) BEHIND REPLICA **plus**(by) E(abbrev. for \"European\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tape of call capturing point at which company doctor returned (9)","output":"### Answer: RECORDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tape\n RING(call on the telephone) **containing**(capturing) [E(abbrev. for \"east\", a compass point) **plus**(at which) CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial firm) + **reversal of**(\u2026 returned) DR(abbrev. for \"Doctor\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fresh direction with actors producing programme (8)","output":"### Answer: NEWSCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: programme\n NEW(fresh\/recent) + S(abbrev. for \"south\", the direction opposite to \"north\") **plus**(with) CAST(a group of actors in a play or film).\nDefn: \u2026 over the radio or television."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distribute loot due by arrangement (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DOLE OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distribute\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 by arrangement) LOOT DUE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruit grew to be fashionable (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSEHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\n ROSE(grew vertically, as with a plant or swell, as with dough containing yeast) + HIP(to be fashionable\/trendy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skip start of funny visual (6)","output":"### Answer: OCULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: visual\n **1st letter deleted from**(Skip start of) \"jocular\"(funny\/joking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Less occupied with identity, Lear loses Cordelia, finally (5)","output":"### Answer: IDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Less occupied\n ID(abbrev. for \"identity\") + \"Lear\" **minus**(loses) **last letter of**(\u2026, finally) \"Cordelia\".\nAnd of course, Cordelia was a daughter of Shakespeare's King Lear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Society tries wrong random number generators (11)","output":"### Answer: SONGWRITERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: number generators\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 random) [S(abbrev. for \"Society\") + TRIES WRONG].\nDefn: Whimsically, composers\/generators of songs\/numbers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Empty white sign for flags (7)","output":"### Answer: WEARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: flags\n **Inner letters deleted from**(Empty) \"white\"+ ARIES(a sign of the zodiac).\nDefn: \u2026\/becomes less dynamic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don unknown old pretty clothes (7)","output":"### Answer: QUIXOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don\n [X(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics) + O(abbrev. for \"old\")] **contained in**(\u2026 clothes) QUITE(pretty\/to a fairly high degree, as in \"that was pretty good\").\nDefn: \u2026, the fictional knight from La Mancha."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relish one shot, a boundary (9)","output":"### Answer: SHORELINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a boundary\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 shot) RELISH ONE.\nDefn: \u2026 between land and sea."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal got nourishment, taken in hands (5)","output":"### Answer: RATEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\n ATE(got\/took nourishment\/food) **contained in**(taken in) R,L(abbrev. for \"right\" and \"left\", the 2 hands\/sides)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nanny rating Times covers (4)","output":"### Answer: BABY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nanny\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\"\/a rating\/a non-commissioned sailor in the navy) **contained in**(\u2026 covers) BY(times\/multiplied by).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop talking twice before work's close (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: SHUT UP SHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: close\n SHUT UP!(stop talking!) **plus**(\u2026 twice \u2026) SH!(stop talking!\/be quiet!) **plus**(before) OP(abbrev. for \"opus\"\/a piece of musical work)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suffering from cold, maybe curator has shivers (10)","output":"### Answer: CATARRHOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suffering from cold, maybe\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 shivers) CURATOR HAS.\nDefn: Suffering an inflammation of the mucous membrane that one could perhaps\/maybe get with the common cold."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bar Council pens instruction for one on the fiddle (4)","output":"### Answer: ARCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: instruction for one on the fiddle\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 pens) \"Bar Council\".\nDefn: Musical instruction for a violinist\/one on the fiddle to use the bow rather than plucking the strings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One wearing ring turned a pale colour (5)","output":"### Answer: LILAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: a pale colour\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(wearing) **reversal of**(\u2026 turned) CALL(\u2026 on the phone\/ring)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Briefly want right-wingers ruling state (9)","output":"### Answer: WISCONSIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\n \"wish\"(\u2026 for\/to want) **minus ****its last letter**(Briefly \u2026) + CONS(abbrev. for \"conservatives\"\/politically, right-wingers) + IN(elected as the governing\/ruling body).\nDefn: \u2026 in the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mobile phone ring right for loser (2-5)","output":"### Answer: NO-HOPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: loser\n **Anagram of**(Mobile) [PHONE + O(letter representing a ring\/circle) + R(abbrev. for \"right\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Result where French book's taken around (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTCOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Result\n O\u00d9(French for \"where\"\/in what place?) + TOME(a book, especially a large heavy one) **containing**(\u2026's taken) C(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/around\/about, applied to years or other periods of time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Politician with dull look Chinese prepare to fire (4,7)","output":"### Answer: MATT HANCOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Politician\n MATT(with a dull, as opposed to shiny, look) + HAN(the major ethnic grouping among the Chinese) + COCK(to prepare to fire a, well, firearm).\nDefn: \u2026, currently the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lily's better half's home, getting frisky (4,2,9)","output":"### Answer: STAR OF BETHLEHEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lily\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, getting frisky) BETTER HALF'S HOME."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Natural water flowing north (5)","output":"### Answer: NAIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Natural\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 flowing north, in a down clue) EVIAN(brand name of mineral water sourced from, well, Evian, France)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liable to see red snake burrowing into pine (7)","output":"### Answer: WASPISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liable to see red\n ASP(a poisonous snake, the kind that Cleopatra supposedly clasped to her breast) **contained in**(burrowing into) WISH(to pine\/long for).\nDefn: \u2026\/easily angered."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How explorers are engaged with legal procedure (7)","output":"### Answer: INQUEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal procedure\n [IN QUEST](searching for, as explorers are busily doing\/engaged with).\nDefn: \u2026\/inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inscription I used between record and chart (8)","output":"### Answer: EPIGRAPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inscription\n I **contained in**(used between) [EP(abbrev. for \"extended play\", short for a record\/phonograph disc that used to be played at 45 rpm) + GRAPH(a chart showing the relationship between two or more variables)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jolt from spirits, Irish lagers and wine (5,5,5)","output":"### Answer: SHORT SHARP SHOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jolt\n SHORTS(drinks of spirits\/liquors in small measures) + HARPS(plural of Harp Lager, a brand first produced in Ireland by the Guinness Company) + HOCK(a dry white wine from the Rhineland, Germany).\nDefn: A catchy term for \u2026 because of the alliteration."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bold wife cutting girdle fastening (13)","output":"### Answer: SWASHBUCKLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bold\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") **contained in**(cutting) [SASH BUCKLING](fastening\/buckling a girdle\/a sash worn around the waist).\n\u2026 swashbuckler(s) with a sash."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Guardian's going to fill top post, offering good facilities (4-9)","output":"### Answer: WELL-APPOINTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: offering good facilities\n WE'LL(contraction for we\/the Guardian staff including the setter, using the self-referential pronoun will\/are going to do) + APPOINT(to fill the post\/job of) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\", the top job in a paper like the Guardian)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foolish Sally lifted up jumper (8)","output":"### Answer: CRACKPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foolish\n CRACK(a sally\/a retort\/a joke often an unkind one) + **reversal of**(lifted up, in a down clue) TOP(an upper-torso garment, an example of which is the jumper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I see rising value in bookmaking family's home (7)","output":"### Answer: HAWORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: bookmaking family's home\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rising, in a down clue) AH!(I see\/I understand) + WORTH(value\/a measure of what something deserves).\nDefn: Village in England that was home to the Brontes, the family, specifically 3 sisters who wrote books\/made books, cryptically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star with lowered head? A cape's in need of a trim (7)","output":"### Answer: UNSHORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in need of a trim\n SUN(the star in our solar system) **with its 1st lette**r(head) **repositioned towards its end**(lowered \u2026, in a down clue) + HORN(a cape\/a promontory, as with Cape Horn which, incidentally, is also called the Horn).\nDefn: \u2026\/cut of its hair\/fur\/wool."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beat off a gathering of people (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beat\n OUT(off\/not on target, as in \"your guess if way off\") + DO(a social gathering)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put out broadcast developed with no old characters (6)","output":"### Answer: PEEVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put out\n **Anagram of**(broadcast) \"developed\" **minus**(with no) \"old\"(\u2026 characters).\nDefn: Upset by someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Army limit a railway having one interchange (8)","output":"### Answer: MILITARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Army\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 interchange) [LIMIT + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\") **plus**(having) A(article for \"one\"\/singular)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop I'm getting deep in trouble (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in trouble)[ I'M **plus**(getting) DEEP]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men on International Court entering through station (8)","output":"### Answer: VICTORIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: station\n {OR(abbrev. for \"Other Ranks\"\/non-commissioned men in the military) **placed after**(on) [I(abbrev. for \"International\") + CT(abbrev. for \"Court\", as with building addresses)]} **contained in**(entering) VIA(through\/by way of, as in \"the train travels east via Victoria\").\nDefn: Bus and train \u2026 in London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check unusually robust conclusions of scientific experiment (8)","output":"### Answer: OBSTRUCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\n **Anagram of**(unusually) ROBUST + **last letters, respectively, of**(conclusions of) \"scientific experiment\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tax banned rubbish bags retrospectively (6)","output":"### Answer: BURDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tax\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 bags) **reversal of**(\u2026 retrospectively) \"banned rubbish\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drive off shortly after reversing car (4)","output":"### Answer: FORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 after reversing) [DR(abbrev. for \"Drive\", as with building addresses) + \"off\" **minus its last letter**(shortly)].\nWhat's in a name? A Car, of course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alluded to Red Guards fight over head of state (10)","output":"### Answer: REFERENCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alluded to\n RED **containing**(Guards) [FENCE(to fight with swords or foils) **containing**(over) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\"\/head of state of the UK)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not happy with complaint covering limitations of poll (10)","output":"### Answer: DISPLEASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not happy\n DISEASED(with a complaint\/suffering from a disease) **containing**(covering) **1st and last letters of**(limitations of) \"poll\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What provides some personal support for chief? (4)","output":"### Answer: ARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: What provides some personal support,chief\n Double defn: 1st: The curved portion of one's foot that provides some support for one's weight; and 2nd: Prefix to indicate the chief\/the principal, as in \"archbishop\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gloomy star conveying lines with little energy (6)","output":"### Answer: SULLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloomy\n SUN(the star of our solar system) **containing**(conveying) [L,L(plural of a. \"line\") + E(symbol for\/\"little\" energy in physics)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uses right attitude to intervene in medical matter (8)","output":"### Answer: PURPOSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uses\n [R(abbrev. for \"right\") + POSE(an attitude\/a stance)] **contained in**(to intervene in) PUS(thick liquid\/matter from infected tissue\/a medical condition)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tested material cut in a revolutionary manner (8)","output":"### Answer: EXAMINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tested\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 in a revolutionary manner) [DENIM(a course fabric\/material typically used for jeans) + AXE(to cut\/chop off literally, with a, well, axe, or figuratively)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doggerel essentially ruined Eliot's name (6)","output":"### Answer: GEORGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eliot's name\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ruined) **all the inner letters of**(\u2026 essentially) \"Doggerel\".\nDefn: \u2026, or more accurately, pen name of the female English novelist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go through part of song by triphop's premier artist (8)","output":"### Answer: TRAVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go through\n VERSE(an important part of a song) **placed after**(by) [**1st letter of**(\u2026's premier) \"triphop\" + RA(a. \"Royal Academecian\", an artist who is a member of the Royal Academy of Arts)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fashionable photograph verges on parody (6)","output":"### Answer: SNAPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fashionable\n SNAP(a picture\/a photograph that's, well, snapped with a camera) + **1st and last letters of**(verges on) \"parody\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make couples broadcast despatch under pressure (4,3)","output":"### Answer: PAIR OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make couples\n [AIR(to broadcast a programme over the radio or television) + OFF(\u2026, as a verb\/to kill\/despatch someone)] **placed below**(under, in a down clue) P(symbol for \"pressure\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heartless attitude evident in former partner's revelations (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPOSURES \n ### Explanation: Definition: revelations\n **Middle letter deleted from**(Heartless) \"posture\"(attitude\/stance) **contained in**(evident in) EX(one's former partner in a romantic relationship)'S .\nKiss and tell sexposures?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Objective solution for disorder's not about to last (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to last\n END(an objective\/an aim) + \"cure\"(solution\/remedy for a disorder, such as a disease) **minus**(\u2026's not\/has not) \"c\"(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about, when referring to years and other time periods)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Satirist reveals something the viewer wants to see (4)","output":"### Answer: IRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: something the viewer wants to see\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 reveals) \"Satirist\".\nDefn: Something the viewer\/the eye wants\/needs to function\/to see."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Training run tired unauthorised entrant (8)","output":"### Answer: INTRUDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: unauthorised entrant\n **Anagram of**(Training) RUN TIRED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Biting cold found in very dry surroundings (5)","output":"### Answer: ACRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Biting\n C(abbrev. for \"cold\") **contained in**(found in) ARID(very dry surroundings, as with the conditions in a desert).\nDefn: \u2026\/sharp- and strong-smelling or tasting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Felt desire nobody on the far right merited (7)","output":"### Answer: YEARNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Felt desire\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 on the far right) \"nobody\" + EARNED(merited\/received, having deserved it)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School promoted unchanged plans (7)","output":"### Answer: SCHEMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plans\n SCH(abbrev. for \"School\") + **reversal of**(promoted, in a down clue) SAME(unchanged\/as is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Returns from place of religious instruction? (7)","output":"### Answer: REVENUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Returns\n [RE VENUE][a place\/venue where an activity such as RE(abbrev. for \"religious education\"\/instruction) is held].\nDefn:  Financial \u2026 from\/in a commercial venture."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sweetener in 60% of corruption cases succeeded in New York (4,5)","output":"### Answer: CORN SYRUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweetener\n **1st 6 letters out of 10 of**(60% of) \"corruption\" **containing **(cases) [S(abbrev. for \"succeeded\") **contained in**(in) NY(abbrev. for New York)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One confined by banks depressed about reversal of policy (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE NILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One confined by banks\n BLUE(feeling depressed\/sad) **containing**(about) **reversal of**(reversal of) LINE(policy\/a prescribed course of action or behaviour, as in \"toe the line or get fired\").\nDefn: \u2026, ie. a river between its bank; this one is in Africa.\n\u2026 not so confined in some parts of its journey."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Express opposition to dictator's decline (7)","output":"### Answer: DISSENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Express opposition to\n **Homophone of**(dictator's\/what it sounds like when someone giving dictation means to say \u2026) \"descent\"(a decline\/a decrease)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yorkshire making regular deductions arranged cover for members (7)","output":"### Answer: HOSIERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: cover for members\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 arranged) [\"Yorkshire\" **minus its 4th and 8th letters**(making regular deductions)].\nDefn: \u2026, in this case, the legs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anger about record being overturned is marked (6)","output":"### Answer: SPLEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anger\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 being overturned, in a down clue) LP(abbrev. for a \"long-playing record\"\/a disc storing sound, to be played at 33? rpm) **contained in**(about \u2026 is) SEEN(marked\/noted)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inhuman South American priest's reported (5)","output":"### Answer: LLAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inhuman South American\n **Homophone of**(\u2026's reported) \"Lama\"(a Tibetan Buddhist monk\/priest).\nDefn: \u2026\/a non-human native to South America.\nDo we have an antibody to neutralise Covid 19?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All-points bulletin? (4)","output":"### Answer: NEWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bulletin\n N,E,W,S(abbrev. for \"north\",\"east\",\"west\" and \"south\" respectively, all 4 main points of the compass).\nDefn: \u2026 a broadcast summary of news. And \"all-points bulletin\" is a term, with a more specific meaning, used by police in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thinks like detective finally cracking problems (7)","output":"### Answer: ASSUMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thinks\n AS(like\/similar to, \"don't do as we do\") + [**last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"detective\" **contained in**(cracking) SUMS(arithmetical problems)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out!' Eric is exposing body parts (5)","output":"### Answer: UTERI \n ### Explanation: Definition: body parts\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 is exposing) \"'Out!' Eric\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Geezer half-cut, but right price negotiated, which takes everything into consideration (3,6,7)","output":"### Answer: THE BIGGER PICTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: which takes everything into consideration\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 negotiated) [**1st 3 letters of 6**(\u2026 half-cut) \"Geezer\" + BUT RIGHT PRICE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head ignored what's naturally said about place being discreet (10)","output":"### Answer: DIPLOMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: being discreet\n **1st letter of**(Head) **deleted from**(ignored) \"idiomatic\"(what's naturally said\/describing the language form spoken in a particular area that comes naturally to the speakers, such as a dialect) **containing**(about) PL(abbrev. for \"Place\" as with building addresses)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Band of light finally disappearing (4)","output":"### Answer: TORC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Band\n \"torch\"(a light\/a flashlight) **minus its last letter**(finally disappearing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note he's showing everything current inside, but he doesn't do 26 16s (11)","output":"### Answer: MINIATURIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: he doesn't do 26 16s\n MI(syllable representing one of the notes in the musical sol-fa scale) + NATURIST(he or she who's showing everything in a nudist camp) **containing**(\u2026 inside) I(symbol for electrical current in physics).\nDefn: An artist who doesn't do\/paint great(answer to 26across)\/large paintings(plural of answer to 16down), but small ones."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peers briefly stand up to Conservative nonsense (11)","output":"### Answer: ARISTOCRATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peers\n \"arise\"(to stand up) **minus its last letter**(briefly \u2026) + TO + C(abbrev. for a \"Conservative\" eg. an election candidate) + RATS!(nonsense!\/an exclamation of rejection\/scorn)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Long-distance runner in Spain with nothing on (4)","output":"### Answer: NILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long-distance runner\n E(abbrev. for Spain) **placed after**(with \u2026 on) NIL(nothing\/0).\nDefn: A long one that runs\/flows."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When to expect a nasty shock? (3,4,3)","output":"### Answer: BAD HAIR DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: When to expect a nasty shock\n Cryptic defn: A time period when your shock of hair looks bad\/nasty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puerile comments about sex incredibly asinine (9)","output":"### Answer: INANITIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puerile comments\n IT(euphemism for sex\/intercourse, as in \"they were caught at it) **contained in**(about \u2026) **anagram of**(incredibly) ASININE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marvellous young environmentalist's moving article (5)","output":"### Answer: GREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marvellous\n GRETA(Thunberg, Swedish teenage\/young environmental activist) **with** \"A\"(an article in grammar) **changing its position in the word**(moving \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Divine intervention by king in rejected plague story (7)","output":"### Answer: GODLIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divine\n K(abbrev. for \"king\") **contained in**(intervention by \u2026 in) [**reversal of**(rejected) DOG(to plague\/to follow closely and persistently) + LIE(a story\/a fabrication)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possible you are getting picked up for nothing \u2014 tough! (7)","output":"### Answer: DURABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tough\n \"doable\"(possible\/feasible) **with homophones, respectively, of**(\u2026 getting picked up) [\"you\" \"are\"] **replacing**(for) \"o\"(letter representing 0\/nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Repeatedly attacks number of French in schools (6)","output":"### Answer: POUNDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Repeatedly attacks\n UN(French for the number 1) **contained in**(in) PODS(schools of whales and other marine animals)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bloke describing sweetheart \u2014 old and trashy, but affordable! (6)","output":"### Answer: CHEAPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: trashy,,affordable\n CHAP(a bloke\/a guy) **containing**(describing) **middle leter of**(\u2026heart) \"sweet\" + O(abbrev. for \"old\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Further education class on computer work \u2014 why it's monotonous (10)","output":"### Answer: UNIFORMITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's monotonous\n UNI(short for \"university\"\/further education after leaving school) + FORM(a class\/a group of students learning\/being taught together in school) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) IT(abbrev. for \"information technology\"\/computer work) + Y(abbrev. for \"why\" in text messaging)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start off following artist over (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: over\n **1st letter**(Start) **deleted from**(off) \"next\"(the one following) + RA(abbrev. for \"Royal Academician\", a member of the Royal Academy of Arts\/an artist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: States things are breaking in camera shot (9)","output":"### Answer: AMERICANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: States things\n A(abbrev. for \"are\", an area equivalent to 100 square metres) **contained in**(breaking) **anagram of**(\u2026 shot) IN CAMERA.\nDefn: Things\/collectibles from the United States."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parking in wrong drive (4)","output":"### Answer: SPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: drive\n P(abbrev. for \"parking\") **contained in**(in) SIN(a wrong\/an offence) .\nDefn: \u2026, a short one in a car, as \"let's go for a spin in my new wheels\").."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: End up taking original along \u2014 some painters like it (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGNOLIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: some painters like it\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) AIM(an end\/an objective) **containing**(taking) **anagram of**(original \u2013 Surely an unusual\/original anagram indicator; or am I missing something) ALONG.\nDefn: \u2026, the colour, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agreed to keep one pet meerkat? (8)","output":"### Answer: SURICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: meerkat\n SURE(agreed\/an expression of assent as in \"Please do this\" \"Sure\") **containing**(to keep) [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + CAT(an example of a pet).\nDefn: \u2026 by its native South African name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's good at drawing intimate mounting \u2014 hang about! (10)","output":"### Answer: GUNSLINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's good at drawing\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 mounting, in a down clue) SNUG(intimate\/close together) + LINGER(to hang about\/loiter around).\nDefn: \u2026\/unholstering his pistol, in the Wild West."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ancient queen initially misrepresented as one with a smooth skin (9)","output":"### Answer: NECTARINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one with a smooth skin\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 misrepresented) [ANCIENT + ER(abbrev. for \/initially, \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen)].\nDefn: A variety of peach, with a smooth skin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One eager to go outside is putting coat on (8)","output":"### Answer: PAINTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: is putting coat on\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(\u2026 to go outside) PANTING(eager\/longing for or to do).\nDefn: \u2026, a coat of paint, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 14, bad one, employed by firm (8)","output":"### Answer: HILLIARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 14\n [ILL(bad\/unwell) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\")] **contained in**(employed by) HARD(firm\/unyielding).\nAnswer: \u2026, Nicholas, painter of Elizabethan England.\nThe artist's works: Himself and his Queen:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brave New World's ending welcomed, perhaps wrongly (6)","output":"### Answer: ADVERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: perhaps wrongly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 New) BRAVE **containing**(\u2026 welcomed) **last letter of**(\u2026's ending) \"World\".\nDefn: An example of which\/perhaps is \"wrongly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coming over, go into wood for plant (6)","output":"### Answer: MYRTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n **Reversal of**(Coming over, in a down clue) [TRY(a go\/an attempt) **contained in**(into) ELM(wood from the elm tree)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strictly orthodox Jew can prove who he is (5)","output":"### Answer: HASID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strictly orthodox Jew\n [HAS ID](possesses papers\/etc to identify\/prove who he is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vital leak announced \u2014 one can't take off (4)","output":"### Answer: KIWI \n ### Explanation: Definition: one can't take off\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 announced) [\"key\"(vital\/essential) + \"wee\"(to take a leak\/to have a pee)].\nDefn: \u2026, a flightless bird, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fresh NHS to be mauled further? Do this and feel better (7,2)","output":"### Answer: FRESHEN UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do this and feel better\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to be mauled) FREE NHS + UP(to a higher or larger degree\/further \u2013 though the latter is often used together with a preposition, like \"up\" or \"on\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Matured making appearance in teenage dream (4)","output":"### Answer: AGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Matured\n **Hidden in**(making appearance in) \"teenage dream\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not appropriate to have forty winks in it (5)","output":"### Answer: INAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not appropriate\n NAP(to have forty winks\/sleep for a short while) **contained in**(in) IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One lunatic, our son, holds party presenting no bouquet (9)","output":"### Answer: INODOROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: presenting no bouquet\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **anagram of**(lunatic) OUR SON **containing**(holds) DO(a social function\/party).\nDefn: \u2026\/no aroma."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Interrogators make move, receiving directions to bug (7)","output":"### Answer: GESTAPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Interrogators\n GO(to make a move) **containing**(receiving) [E,S(abbrev. for \"east\" and \"south\" respectively\/directions) + TAP(to bug\/to secretly listen to someone's conversations via a device)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crime committed by stolen goods receiver (7)","output":"### Answer: OFFENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crime\n OF(by\/expressing the relationship between originator and what's produced, as in \"the songs by Lennon and McCartney\") + FENCE(a receiver of stolen goods)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old PM with charisma making attractive point (8,5)","output":"### Answer: MAGNETIC NORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: attractive point\n MAGETIC(with charisma\/with an attractive personality\/with allure) NORTH(Lord \u2026, former\/old Prime Minster of Great Britain).\nDefn: \u2026 towards which one end of a compass needle points."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star, protecting a chum, being disciplined killer (10-3)","output":"### Answer: SUBMACHINE-GUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: killer\n SUN(the star in our solar system) **containing**(protecting) **anagram of**(\u2026 disciplined) A CHUM, BEING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American hippy? Not the first Charlie from the continent (7)","output":"### Answer: ASIATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: from the continent\n A(abbrev. for \"American\") + \"sciatic\"(relating to the hip\/hip-py, of similar construction to\"doggy\") **minus**(Not) **the first **\"C\"(letter represented by \"Charlie\" in the phonetic alphabet).\nDefn: \u2026 of Asia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exhibiting culture, having dropped channel's latest repeat (7)","output":"### Answer: ITERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: repeat\n \"literate\"(exhibiting culture\/educated) **minus**(having dropped) **last letter of**(\u2026's latest) \"channel\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In bed, encouraged to introduce unknown plant (9)","output":"### Answer: COTYLEDON \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n COT(a small bed, typically for a child) + [LED ON](encouraged, especially deceptively) **containing**(to introduce) Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics). I think \"In\" is just a connector between wordplay and definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short man needs time to receive oxygen at height (5)","output":"### Answer: ALOFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: at height\n [ALF(short for Alfred, a man's name) **plus**(needs) T(abbrev. for \"time\")] **containing**(to receive) O(symbol for the element oxygen in chemistry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lightly cooked part missed in savoury dish (4)","output":"### Answer: RARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lightly cooked\n \"bit\"(part of a bigger whole) **deleted from**(missed in) \"rarebit\"(short for \"Welsh rarebit\", a savoury dish of mainly melted cheese on toast)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offensive weapons bringing malevolence into main thoroughfare (9)","output":"### Answer: ARTILLERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offensive weapons\n ILL(malevolence\/harm) **contained in**(bringing \u2026 into) ARTERY(a main thoroughfare\/an important route in a system of roads, rivers, or railway lines)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reasonable target in coconut shy? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reasonable target,coconut shy\n Double defn: 1st: Legitimate\/acceptable object to criticise\/ridicule or attack; and 2nd: Literally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small space in church given up for Welshman (5)","output":"### Answer: EVANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welshman\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 given up, in a down clue) [S(abbrev. for \"small\") + NAVE(space in church, specifically the central part)].\nDefn: Masculine name of Welsh origin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trouble with heart or comfort in retirement? (3-5,6)","output":"### Answer: HOT-WATER BOTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: comfort in retirement\n [HOT WATER](trouble\/a problematic situation) **plus**(with) BOTTLE(heart\/courage, as in \"don't lose heart when you're in hot water).\nDefn: \u2026\/sleep, if the bed is cold or if you don't have a bed-mate.\nAn extension of the idea, to relieve body aches and pains:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New look needing sash from Japan's capital (7)","output":"### Answer: NAIROBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n N(abbrev. for \"new\") + AIR(a look\/an appearance) **plus**(needing) OBI(a sash worn round the waist of a Japanese kimono).\nDefn: \u2026 city of Kenya."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Statement not binding I say (7)","output":"### Answer: PRONOUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: I say\n \"pronouncement\"(a statement\/a declaration) **minus**(not) \"cement\"(binding\/material that binds\/sticks parts together).\nDefn: \u2026\/is an example of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruin surrounds husband immersed in drink, the rodent (9)","output":"### Answer: GROUNDHOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: rodent\n [UNDO(to ruin\/to cause the downfall of) **containing**(surrounds) H(abbrev. for \"husband\")] **contained in**(in) GROG(an alcoholic drink of spirit, originally rum, mixed with water)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 20's colleague initially denied Jewish tribe (6)","output":"### Answer: DASHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 20's colleague\n **1st letter of**(initially) \"denied\" + ASHER(a Jewish tribe named after its founder, son of Jacob and Zilpah in the Book of Genesis.\nDefn: Dancer(answer to 20)'s colleague in Santa Claus's sleigh-pulling team of reindeer.\nPub quiz question: Name Santa's reindeer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pear drop in line to be shared (10,4)","output":"### Answer: CONFERENCE CALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: line to be shared\n CONFERENCE(a variety of pear) + CALL(to drop in\/to pay a short and unplanned visit). Technology since surpassed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rabbit more appropriate for one to put in oven? (3-6)","output":"### Answer: GAS-FITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one to put in oven\n GAS(to rabbit\/to talk excessively about trivial matters) + FITTER(\"more\"\/comparative of \"fit\"\/appropriate\/meeting whatever requirements).\nDefn: \u2026\/install an oven for you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tyres can burst in race (8)","output":"### Answer: ANCESTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: race\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 burst) TYRES CAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Song about deceiver in rural idyll (7)","output":"### Answer: ARCADIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: rural idyll\n ARIA(an operatic song) **containing**(about) CAD(a rogue\/a deceiver, especially of women)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overhead protection from the rain (7)","output":"### Answer: HAIRNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overhead protection\n **Anagram of**(from) THE RAIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Performer in north circled by fish on river (6)","output":"### Answer: DANCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Performer\n N(abbrev. for \"north\") **contained in**(circled by) DACE(a small freshwater fish) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) R(abbrev. for \"river\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love makes an entrance we hear (5)","output":"### Answer: ADORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Love\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 we hear) [\"a door\"](an entrance into a room or building)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Merriment shown by artist in varied rides in charitable event? (10)","output":"### Answer: FUNDRAISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: charitable event\n FUN(merriment\/amusement) **plus**(shown by) [RA(abbrev. for \"Royal Academician\", a member of the Royal Academy of Arts\/an artist)] **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(varied) RIDES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticism about marks in entry to underground car park? (4)","output":"### Answer: RAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: entry to underground car park\n RAP(severe criticism\/reprimand) **containing**(about) M(abbrev. for \"marks\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Modernist painter is tense getting off a Caribbean island (4)","output":"### Answer: CUBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caribbean island\n \"Cubist\"(a painter who is a follower of the relatively modern Cubism art movement) **minus**(\u2026 getting off) [\"is\" + \"t\"(abbrev. for \"tense\", in grammar)] + A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrible fault lots principally hide with very great speed (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: AT FULL PELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: with very great speed\n **Anagram of**(Terrible) [FAULT + **1st letter of**(\u2026 principally) \"lots\"] + PELT(hide\/the skin of an animal with fur, wool or hair still on it)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Figure I ignored in place to get small basket (6)","output":"### Answer: PUNNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: small basket\n \"nine\"(figure 9) **minus**(\u2026 ignored) \"I\" **contained in**(in) PUT(to place in position)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild supporter, one entering clubs almost packed (8)","output":"### Answer: FANCIFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild\n FAN(a supporter\/one who has a strong interest in someone or something) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(entering) [C(abbrev. for the suit of clubs in a deck of playing cards) + \"full\"(packed\/containing the maximum amount) **minus its** **last letter**(almost \u2026)].\nDefn: \u2026\/illogical."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rail route diverted to avoid Austria? It's not immediately apparent (8)","output":"### Answer: ULTERIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: not immediately apparent\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 diverted) \"Rail route\" **minus**(to avoid) \"A\"(the International Vehicle Registration code for Austria)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leading demonstration with no end of pandemonium (4)","output":"### Answer: ARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leading\n \"march\"(a form of demonstration\/protest) **minus ****last letter of**(with no end of) \"pandemonium\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy greeting retained by western male (4)","output":"### Answer: WHIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy\n HI!(a friendly greeting) **contained in**(retained by) [W(abbrev. for \"western\" + M(abbrev. for \"male\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brash ways found in middle of Indiana and Montana (8)","output":"### Answer: IMMODEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brash\n MODES(ways\/methods of doing something) **contained in**(found in) [**middle letter of**(middle of) \"Indiana\" + MT(abbrev. for the US state of Montana)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Triumphantly exhibit part of a grain-based diet? (8)","output":"### Answer: BRANDISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Triumphantly exhibit \n [BRAN DISH](literally a food made from bran, as part of a grain-based diet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meat for a picnic container (6)","output":"### Answer: HAMPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: picnic container \n HAM(salted or smoked meat from a pig's leg) + PER(for a\/for each one, as in \"a fee of $1500 per day\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One tent is assembled around hotel in the most showy way? (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: TO THE NINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the most showy way\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 assembled) ONE TENT IS **containing**(around) H(letter represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet).\nDefn:  \u2026, especially in dressing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comment unavailable online? (4)","output":"### Answer: NOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comment\n [NOT E-](not available online over the Internet, represented by the prefix e-, as in \"e-book\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ring inventor (4)","output":"### Answer: BELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring,inventor\n Double defn: 2nd: Alexander Graham, the inventor of the phone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Centre as is has to mobilise opposition (10)","output":"### Answer: RESISTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: opposition\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 has to mobilise) CENTRE AS IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn out soup ably on a regular basis? That's not customary (7)","output":"### Answer: UNUSUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: not customary\n **Every other letter, starting with the 2nd letter of**(\u2026 on a regular basis) \"Turn out soup ably\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thing that can get blocked in Germany with wet weather (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thing that can get blocked\n D(the International Vehicle Registration code for Germany) **plus**(with) RAIN(wet weather)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rota a bit changeable in food processing venue? (8)","output":"### Answer: ABATTOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: food processing venue\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 changeable) ROTA A BIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ordinary paper providing on board ship curtains, maybe (4,11)","output":"### Answer: SOFT FURNISHINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: curtains, maybe\n [O(abbrev. for \"ordinary\" \u2013 anyone who can quote an example?) + FT(abbrev. for the Financial Times, a daily newspaper) + FURNISHING(providing\/supplying with)] **contained in**(on board) SS(abbrev. for \"steamship\" in ships' names).\nDefn: Room decorations made of cloth, such as\/maybe curtains."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regulation characterising a party in power? (6)","output":"### Answer: RULING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regulation,characterising a party in power\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carpet and rug initially displayed by fellow in form of pride (9)","output":"### Answer: REPRIMAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carpet\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"rug\" **plus**(displayed by) [MAN(a fellow) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(form of) PRIDE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Furry creature without a tail, not half attractive \u2013 and one with a shell (7)","output":"### Answer: MOLLUSC \n ### Explanation: Definition: one with a shell\n \"mole\"(a furry rodent) **minus its last letter**(without a tail) + \"luscious\"(sexually attractive\/ravishing) **minus its last 4 letters**(not half \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Male then working to accommodate rightwinger in consortium, element on a Swiss board? (9)","output":"### Answer: EMMENTHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: element on a Swiss board\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 working) MALE THEN **containing**(to accommodate) **last letter of**(rightwinger in) \"consortium\".\nDefn: \u2026, a cheeseboard, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer upset over short period is getting stress (8)","output":"### Answer: EMPHASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stress\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset, in a down clue) ME(the writer using the self-referential pronoun) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) \"phase\"(a distinct period of time\/a stage in a series of events) **minus ****its last letter**(short \u2026) + IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chemical agent has second name in support needing no introduction (7)","output":"### Answer: HORMONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chemical agent\n [MO(short for \"moment\"\/a second\/a very short time) + N(abbrev. for \"name\")] **contained in**(in) \"shore\"(a support\/a prop or beam against something weak) **minus ****its 1st letter**(needing no introduction).\nDefn: \u2026 \/an ingredient in your body chemistry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One doubtful in this way about church power over time (7)","output":"### Answer: SCEPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: One doubtful\n SIC(in this way\/thus, used in text to indicate that it was thus written, despite it seeming peculiar) **containing**(about) [CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) + P(symbol for \"power\" in physics) + T(abbrev. for \"time\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meal in end cooked close to another (6)","output":"### Answer: DINNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meal\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cooked) IN END + **last letter of**(close to) \"another\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obsession arising in Spain amazingly (5)","output":"### Answer: MANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obsession\n **Reversal of**(arising) **hidden in**(in) \"Spain amazingly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy house internally a big let-down (6)","output":"### Answer: BATHOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a big let-down\n BATS(crazy\/nuts, as in \"bats in the belfry\") **containing**(\u2026 internally) HO(abbrev. for \"house\").\nDefn: \u2026\/an anti-climax."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fat \u2014 pull the whole lot in (6)","output":"### Answer: TALLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fat\n TOW(to pull\/to drag along) **containing**(\u2026 in) ALL(the whole lot\/everything)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regarding last of houses (2,2)","output":"### Answer: AS TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regarding\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 houses) \"last of\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticised adopted child's query (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: TOOK TO TASK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticised\n TOOK(adopted\/embraced) + TOT(a very young child) + ASK(to query\/question)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cured ailing animal in India (6)","output":"### Answer: NILGAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal in India\n **Anagram of**(Cured) AILING."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blimey, that's not right!' after drain almost gives way (8)","output":"### Answer: SUCCUMBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gives way\n \"crumbs!\"(like \"blimey!\", an expression of dismay or surprise) **minus**(that's not) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\") **placed after**(after) \"suck\"(to drain\/to withdraw fluid by suction) **minus its last letter**(almost)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This will show when undressed (5-4)","output":"### Answer: ROUGH-HEWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: undressed\n A reverse clue\/this \u2013 **Anagram of**(**ROUGH**) **HEWN** =\/will show \"when\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dark and twisted, first king abdicates (4)","output":"### Answer: INKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dark\n \"kinky\"(twisted\/in coils) **minus**(\u2026 abdicates) first \"k\"(abbrev. for \"king\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman has new uniform (4)","output":"### Answer: EVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: uniform\n EVE(a woman's name) **plus**(has) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yes, saw a Cambodian for treatment for a very long time (5,4,3,1,3)","output":"### Answer: SINCE ADAM WAS A BOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a very long time\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for treatment) YES, SAW A CAMBODIAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Russia often put this out 'Support an idiot as leader!' (8)","output":"### Answer: AGITPROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Russia often put this out\n PROP(a pole or beam to support something in danger of falling) **placed after**(\u2026 as leader) [A GIT](an idiot\/an unpleasant person).\nAnswer: Originally from the Russian for \"agitation\" and \"propaganda\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Injecting disinfectant can make everything OK' initially baffled doctor (6)","output":"### Answer: MEDICO \n ### Explanation: Definition: doctor\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 baffled) [**1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"'Injecting disinfectant can make everything OK'\"].\nAdvice from a certain non-medical President?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruling Tory's name repeatedly disturbing people (10)","output":"### Answer: GOVERNANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruling\n GOVE(Michael, Conservative politician\/Tory) + N(abbrev. for \"name\") **contained in**(disturbing) **twice**(repeatedly) RACE(a people\/members of an ethnic group)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grub up \u2014 fish (no starter) (4)","output":"### Answer: ROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grub up\n \"trout\"(a freshwater fish) **minus ****its 1st letter**(no starter).\nDefn: \u2026\/to root\/to turn up ground in search of food, as an animal does with its snout."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very shamefaced about time in order (6)","output":"### Answer: SORTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in order\n [SO(very\/to a high degree) + RED(shamefaced, from the colour of the complexion of one who is)] **containing**(about) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Removed undesirables from garden \u2014 both of us tricked, some might say (6)","output":"### Answer: WEEDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Removed undesirables from garden\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, some might say) [\"we\"(both of us) + \"did\"(tricked\/swindled, as in \"what can we do you for\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: President's instinct at the end \u2014 no moral code (7)","output":"### Answer: BUSHIDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: moral code\n BUSH(George, former Presidents of the US) + ID(in psychology, that part of the mind from where instinctive impulses surface) ***plus***(at the end) O(letter representing 0\/none\/no).\nDefn: \u2026 of the Japanese samurai.\n\u2026 part of the code."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It hardly covers resistance from crowd (5)","output":"### Answer: THONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: It hardly covers\n \"r\"(symbol for electrical resistance in physics) **deleted from**(from) \"throng\"(a crowd\/a mass gathering of people or animals).\nand then there's the micro-version:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No way! Preposterous one won't face up to reality (7)","output":"### Answer: OSTRICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: one won't face up to reality\n O(letter representing 0\/none\/no) ST(abbrev. for \"street\"\/way) + RICH(preposterous\/describing, say, a remark, that causes indignation and invites disbelief, as in \"that's rich, coming from a non-medical President\").\nDefn: \u2026, and metaphorically with one's head in the sand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sally picked up a drawing pin (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sally\n **Homophone of**(picked up) [A + TACK(a drawing pin\/a small nail with a broad head)].\nDefn: \u2026\/a sortie\/a sudden charge against the enemy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Following one day in city, in a terrible state (9)","output":"### Answer: LITHUANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\n [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + THU(abbrev. for the weekday, Thursday)] **contained in**(in) LA(abbrev. for the US city, Los Angeles) + **anagram of**(\u2026 terrible) IN A.\nDefn: \u2026 in the Baltics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Violently beating ill-wisher inside \u2014 how mad can you get? (13)","output":"### Answer: HORSEWHIPPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Violently beating\n **Anagram of**(ill-) WISHER **contained in**(inside) HOPPING(in the phrase \"hopping mad\"\/extremely angry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One invited to the pub (5,4)","output":"### Answer: GUEST BEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One invited to the pub\n Cryptic defn: A brand of beer available in a pub, but not produced by the parent brewery of the pub, or else one available, only temporarily, in a pub."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force loosened Ron's extremely strong grip (7)","output":"### Answer: ENGROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: grip\n E(or, strictly, the lower-case Greek \"Epsilon\" written large, symbol for \"electromotive force\" in physics, not to be confused with E for \"energy\") + **anagram of**(loosened) [RON'S + **1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"strong\"].\nDefn: \u2026\/to hold one's attention or interest."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School garden party \u2014 head not required to take part (7)","output":"### Answer: COMPETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to take part\n COMP(informally, a comprehensive school in Britain) + \"fete\"(a garden party\/an outdoor social function with entertainment and refreshments) **minus ****its 1st letter**(head not required)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grew in volume during a bad-mannered broadcast (7)","output":"### Answer: ACCRUED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grew\n CC(abbrev. for \"cubic centimetre\", a volumetric measure) ***contained in***(during) [A + **homophone of**(\u2026 broadcast) \"rude\"(bad-mannered\/behaving badly)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country house is good place for shooting (6)","output":"### Answer: GRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country house\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + RANGE(a place to practise shooting of firearms)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Challenged person prosecuting left-winger (5)","output":"### Answer: DARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Challenged\n DA(abbrev. for \"District Attorney\", the public prosecutor in the US) + RED(a left-winger\/a communist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Act weakly to have debts seized by creditor (5)","output":"### Answer: COWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Act weakly\n OWE(to have debts outstanding) **contained in**(seized by) CR(abbrev. for \"creditor\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A short stretch of time criminal tries to reduce gradually (8)","output":"### Answer: AMORTISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to reduce gradually\n A + MO(short for \"moment\"\/a short stretch of time, but not that in jail) + **anagram of**(criminal) TRIES.\nDefn: In financial accounting, the reduction of the cost of an asset, gradually\/over a number of accounting periods."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bedlam, perhaps, in a little shop man's running (6,8)","output":"### Answer: MENTAL HOSPITAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bedlam, perhaps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's running) A LITTLE SHOP MAN.\nDefn: An example of bedlam\/utter chaos. Also, in archaic usage, an institution for the care of mentally ill people."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jaguars welcoming care of species (8)","output":"### Answer: ECOTYPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: species\n E-TYPES(iconic model of cars made by Jaguar Cars) **containing**(welcoming) C\/O(abbrev. for \"care of\", as used in the delivery of correspondence, etc.).\nDefn: \u2026 living in an environment, the ecosystem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take on inspiring role in puzzle (6)","output":"### Answer: BEMUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzle\n BE(take on the role\/act as) (a) MUSE(one of the goddesses, or a mortal who is a source of inspiration to a creative artist).\nDefn: To \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Camp role models for foreign gentleman (9)","output":"### Answer: CABALLERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign gentleman\n CABAL(a camp\/a faction or group of politicians or other people that meet and plan secretly) + **anagram of**(\u2026 models) ROLE.\nDefn: \u2026, ie. a Spanish gentleman.\n\u2026 and his gentlewoman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possessive person who'll succeed on time (5)","output":"### Answer: THEIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possessive\n HEIR(a person who will succeed\/inherit and take the place of the predecessor) **placed after**(on) T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: \u2026 pronoun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Error from Messi's header and team's back in the lead (3-2)","output":"### Answer: MIX-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Error\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's header) \"Messi\" **plus**(and) **reversal of**(\u2026's back) XI(Roman numeral for 11, used to refer to sporting teams with that number of players) + UP(in the lead in a competition, as in \"the Rovers XI were 2 goals up on their opponents\").\nSounds like Lionel Messi made a boo-boo with his header."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Takes off bloomers after a day (9)","output":"### Answer: SATIRISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Takes off\n IRISES(widely cultivated ornamental flowers\/bloomers) **placed after**(after) SAT(abbrev. for \"Saturday\", a day in the week)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Does one steal money? (6)","output":"### Answer: NICKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: money\n NICK-ER(one who nicks\/steals).\nDefn: Nickname for a pound in British money."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rings round? Rubbish! (4-4)","output":"### Answer: POOH-POOH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 round) [HOOP,HOOP](2 rings).\nDefn: To dismiss an idea or suggestion as foolish\/to rubbish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Journalism in the Guardian, but not in Times or Sun? (7,7)","output":"### Answer: LEADING ARTICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Journalism\n What one could call \"A\", alphabetically the first\/leading article in grammar; and which is found in the spelling of \"Guardian\" but not in \"Times\" or \"Sun\".\nDefn: A piece of \u2026 which gives the editor's opinion on an important news item."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ditch soldiers, at first, to make savings (8)","output":"### Answer: RETRENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: to make savings\n TRENCH(a ditch\/a narrow dug channel) **placed after**(\u2026, at first) RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers, a corps of soldiers in the British Army)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spirits initially not seen \u2014 they may be here (5)","output":"### Answer: HADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: they may be here\n \"shades\"(the spirits of dead people\/ghosts, in literary form) **minus its 1st letter**(initially not seen).\nDefn: \u2026\/where spirits and ghosts may be found.\n\u2026 as depicted by Jan Brueghel the Elder."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like in Le Monde, new setter makes a start (12)","output":"### Answer: COMMENCEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a start\n COMME(\"like\"that\"\/such as, in the language of the French newspaper, Le Monde) + N(abbrev. for \"new\") + CEMENT(a material that sets\/a bonding agent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place to plant hit in stomach \u2014 it hurts to fight (6,3)","output":"### Answer: WINDOW BOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place to plant\n WIND(to hit in the stomach, knocking the wind out of you) + OW!(an expression meaning \"it hurts!\") + BOX(to fight, with one's fists)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prompt on day off (5)","output":"### Answer: READY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prompt\n RE(on\/with reference to) + **anagram of**(\u2026 off) DAY.\nDefn: \u2026\/immediate, as in \"to have ready access to the President\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winners the night before occupying high chairs (9)","output":"### Answer: ACHIEVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winners\n EVE(the night before the day an event occurs) **contained in**(occupying) **anagram of**(high) CHAIRS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Removed head of pointless flower (4)","output":"### Answer: OUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\n **1st letter deleted from**(Removed head of) \"no use\"(pointless\/without any result).\nDefn: A flow-er, something that flows\/a river."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Period when expecting conclusion from beat poet (9)","output":"### Answer: TRIMESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Period when expecting\n **Last letter of**(conclusion from) \"beat\" + RIMESTER(a poet\/one composing rimes\/rhymes).\nDefn: \u2026 a baby."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Problem for all to see inflames back (5)","output":"### Answer: SNAFU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Problem\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) [U(representing \"Universal\", suitable for all ages to see\/watch, in the system of film certification in the UK) + FANS(inflames, as in \"to fan the anger of the fans\")].\nAnswer: Acronym for the ironic \"Situation Normal: All Fouled or F..ked Up\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rides boats, dropping ecstasy with miscreants (6,6)","output":"### Answer: FERRIS WHEELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rides\n \"ferries\"(boats that take you across a river or channel) **minus**(dropping) \"e\"(abbrev. for the drug Ecstasy) + W(abbrev. for \"with\") + HEELS(miscreants\/unworthy persons).\nDefn: \u2026 in an amusement park or fairground."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boris welcoming newspaper spin? I see what you're saying (3-6)","output":"### Answer: LIP-READER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I see what you're saying\n LEADER(what you would call Boris Johnson, PM of the UK) **containing**(welcoming) [I(abbrev. for the Independent, the daily newspaper in the UK) + PR(abbrev. for \"public relations\", publicity with a spin favourable to those putting it out)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soothe suffering, maintaining light touch? This therapist might (9)","output":"### Answer: OSTEOPATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: This therapist might\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 suffering) SOOTHE **containing**(maintaining) PAT(a light touch with the flat of the hand).\n\u2026 no pain, no gain!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Settled close around fort (9)","output":"### Answer: ENSCONCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Settled\n END(to close\/to finish with) **containing**(around) SCONCE(a small fort guarding a crossing, a pass or a gate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wine merchant stocks up kind of liqueur (5)","output":"### Answer: CREME \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind of liqueur\n **Hidden in ****reversal of**(\u2026 stocks up, in a down clue) \"Wine merchant\".\nDefn:  \u2026, a sweet one, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Problem badly affected taps (5)","output":"### Answer: HITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Problem\n HIT(badly affected, as in \"the tsunami hit Japan\") + C,H(letters indicating \"cold\" and \"hot\" on your water taps)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unidentified composer of piano nocturne (4)","output":"### Answer: ANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unidentified composer\n **Hidden in**(of) \"piano nocturne\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demure love note for wild beast (6)","output":"### Answer: COYOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wild beast\n COY(pretending to be shy\/outwardly demure) + O(letter representing 0\/love in tennis scores) + TE(syllable representing a note on the sol-fa musical scale).\nWild Wile E:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Difficult to swallow odd bits of Viagra in this university (7)","output":"### Answer: HARVARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: this university\n HARD(difficult\/not easy, such as finding a solution to a puzzle) **containing**(to swallow) **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(odd bits of) \"Viagra\".\nDefn: \u2026 in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flying ace primed to live for the moment (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CARPE DIEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: live for the moment\n **Anagram of**(Flying) ACE PRIMED.\nDefn: A Latin phrase, literally \"seize the day\". As used by the Roman poet Horace to mean that one should enjoy life while one can."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strength of some grain containing whiskey (5)","output":"### Answer: BRAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strength\n BRAN(some part, viz. the husk of grain separated from the flour after milling) **containing**(containing) W(letter represented by \"whiskey\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start violent attack (5)","output":"### Answer: ONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start,violent attack\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 by the military."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annoyed by Dire Straits, unfortunately twice missing start of song (9)","output":"### Answer: IRRITATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annoyed\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, unfortunately \u2026) [\"Dire Straits\" **minus**(\u2026 missing) **2x**(twice \u2026) **1st letter of**(start of) \"song\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artwork is attractive but lacking in force (7)","output":"### Answer: ETCHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artwork\n \"fetching\"(attractive\/appealing) **minus**(but lacking in) \"f\"(symbol for \"force\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small hen's killer (6)","output":"### Answer: SLAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: killer\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + LAYER(a hen is an example of one who lays\/a lay-er of eggs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dances about with tool (6)","output":"### Answer: JIGSAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: tool\n JIGS(dances, well, the jig, a lively dance involving leaping) + A(abbrev. for \"about\") +W(abbrev. for \"with\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Begin with famous sheep (5,2)","output":"### Answer: START UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Begin\n STAR(as a modifier, \"famous\"\/outstanding) TUP(a male sheep\/ram)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Licensed cat herder in action (9)","output":"### Answer: CHARTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Licensed\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in action) CAT HERDER.\nDefn: \u2026\/with rights and privileges established via a written grant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blast top of orange to get zest (5)","output":"### Answer: GUSTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: zest\n GUST(a blast of air\/a strong sudden wind) + **1st letter of**(top of) \"orange\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fabric salesman in church (5)","output":"### Answer: CREPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fabric\n REP(short for \"a sales representative\"\/a salesman) **contained in**(in) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bug old boy before meeting (9)","output":"### Answer: OBSESSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bug\n OB(abbrev. for \"old boy\"\/a former student of a school or college) **plus**(before) SESSION(a meeting of an official body, eg. the UN Security Council).\nDefn: A keen, to the point of overwhelming, interest in something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fund defender to get revenge (7)","output":"### Answer: PAYBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: revenge\n PAY(to fund\/to finance) + BACK(one who plays in a defensive position in a sporting team)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Laid back about praying regularly for organ (6)","output":"### Answer: LARYNX \n ### Explanation: Definition: organ\n LAX(laid back\/lackadaisical) **containing**(about) **2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(.. regularly) \"praying\".\nDefn: \u2026 in one's throat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Storm about in circle (7)","output":"### Answer: CYCLONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Storm\n ON(about\/having a specific thing as the subject, as in \"the talk was on drugs\") **contained in**(in) CYCLE(a series of events repeated in the same order round and round, like the points on a circle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stories of fish rising on poles (5)","output":"### Answer: YARNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stories\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rising, in a down clue) RAY(a broad flat fish with a whip-like tail) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) N,S(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"south\", the geographic poles)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emotional reaction shown by rich state in transition (9)","output":"### Answer: THEATRICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emotional reaction\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in transition) RICH STATE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bone queen buried in compost (7)","output":"### Answer: HUMERUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bone\n ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen) **contained in**(buried in) HUMUS(compost\/plant leaves and other material decomposed by soil micro-organisms).\nDefn: \u2026 in one's upper arm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steal books for mechanical man (5)","output":"### Answer: ROBOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: mechanical man\n ROB(to steal\/to take illegally) + OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament, the collection of books in the Bible)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last word about section tenor delivers flat (9)","output":"### Answer: APARTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: flat\n [AMEN(the last word in a prayer) **containing**(about) PART(a section of a whole)] + T(abbrev. for \"tenor\").\nDefn: A set of rooms forming an individual residence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strip guy smuggling drug to Norway (6)","output":"### Answer: DENUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strip\n DUDE(slang in N.America for a guy\/man) **containing**(smuggling) [E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy) + N(the International Vehicle Registration code for Norway)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pirate victory over independent ruler (6)","output":"### Answer: VIKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pirate\n V(abbrev. for \"victory\") **placed above**(over, in a down clue) [I(abbrev. for \"independent\", as with an election candidate not belonging to any political party) + KING(a male ruler)].\nDefn: \u2026 from Scandinavia; one of those who plundered the European coasts in the 8th to 10th centuries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weep about husband I am able to engage initially in deceit (9)","output":"### Answer: CHICANERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: deceit\n CRY(to weep\/to shed tears) **containing**(about) [H(abbrev. for \"husband\") + I + CAN(am able to) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"engage\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angel travelling in Asia to provide relief from suffering (9)","output":"### Answer: ANALGESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: to provide relief from suffering\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 travelling) ANGEL **contained in**(in) ASIA.\nDefn: Medication \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sorcerer returning natural hair (7)","output":"### Answer: WARLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sorcerer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning) RAW(natural\/unprocessed) + LOCK(a literary term for one's hair)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brute causes a disturbance internally (6)","output":"### Answer: SADIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brute\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 internally) \"causes a disturbance\".\nDefn: \u2026 who derives pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mythical creature somewhere in Arizona (7)","output":"### Answer: PHOENIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mythical creature,somewhere in Arizona\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 that arose from the flames of its own funeral pyre, again and again; and 2nd: The state capital of Arizona, USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One called initially to step up to create glacial mass (3,3)","output":"### Answer: ICE CAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: glacial mass\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"called\" **plus**(to) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) PACE(a single step).\nDefn: A covering of ice over a large area."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letter of thanks following article (5)","output":"### Answer: THETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Letter\n TA(\"Thank you!\", informally) **placed below**(following, in down clue) THE(an article in grammar).\nDefn: \u2026 in the Greek alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lustrous, quiet, fashionable and unknown (5)","output":"### Answer: SHINY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lustrous\n SH!(an exclamation to request for quiet) + IN(fashionable\/trendy) **plus**(and) Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Onlooker at the side of stall, extremely eager (9)","output":"### Answer: BYSTANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Onlooker\n BY(at the side of\/next to) + STAND(a stall\/a booth for the sale of goods) + **1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"eager\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proper shock losing face (5)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proper\n \"fright\"(a shock\/a scare) **minus ****its first letter**(losing face)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plain\" Cinderella nobleman embraces (5)","output":"### Answer: LLANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plain\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 embraces) \"Cinderella nobleman\".\n\u2026 in Venezuela."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In a state of elation, strutting leader fronting a band (4-1-4)","output":"### Answer: COCK-A-HOOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: In a state of elation\n COCK(from the fowl, a strutting leader\/chief, as in the observation \"He who walks around with his hands in his pockets is feeling cocky\") + A + HOOP(a band in the shape of a ring)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to throw away rag (5,5)","output":"### Answer: WASTE PAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse\n WASTE(to throw away\/to squander) + PAPER(a pejorative term for which is \"rag\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Armada having no time to escape (4)","output":"### Answer: FLEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to escape\n \"fleet\"(an armada of ships) **minus**(having no) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With vigour, cook cut soft loaf (7)","output":"### Answer: BRIOCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: soft loaf\n BRIO(vigour\/liveliness, as in \"con brio\", the musical direction to play with vigour) **plus**(With \u2026) \"chef\"(a professional cook) **minus ****its last letter**(cut)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jersey not as dry, we hear, after beginning of September (7)","output":"### Answer: SWEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jersey\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) \"wetter\"(not as dry) **placed after**(after) **1st letter of**(beginning of) \"September\".\nSweater girls \u2026\n\u2026 reveal something about sweaters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money received cheers Cambridge college (7)","output":"### Answer: TAKINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Money received\n TA!(cheers!\/thank you!) + KING'S(a college of the University of Cambridge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solve exercise (4,3)","output":"### Answer: WORK OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solve,exercise\n Double defn: 1. \u2026. In the mind; and 2nd: \u2026 in the gym."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I serve on lake's bathing beach (4)","output":"### Answer: LIDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: bathing beach\n [I + DO(to serve\/to be suitable or acceptable, as in \"that will do if you're looking for a way out\") **placed after**(on\/attached to) L(abbrev. for \"lake\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small beer to accompany fish, or tripe (10)","output":"### Answer: CODSWALLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: tripe\n [S(abbrev. for \"small\") + WALLOP(British slang for beer)] **placed after**(to accompany) COD(a food fish).\nDefn: \u2026\/nonsense."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Member blowing hard, renowned trumpeter (9)","output":"### Answer: ARMSTRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: renowned trumpeter\n ARM(a member, not of Parliament, but of the human body\/one of its two upper limbs) + STRONG(blowing hard, as with a wind).\nAnswer: Louis \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drank to excess back in base (5)","output":"### Answer: DEPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: base\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) TOPED(drank alcohol to excess)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Too soon, almost missing header (5)","output":"### Answer: EARLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Too soon\n \"nearly\"(almost\/very close to) **minus ****its last letter**(missing header)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kitchen utensil produced by granny if cooking bit of pork inside (6,3)","output":"### Answer: FRYING PAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kitchen utensil\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cooking) GRANNY IF **containing**(\u2026 inside) **1st letter of**(bit of) \"pork\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Live down under (5)","output":"### Answer: BELOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: under\n BE(to live\/to exist) + LOW(down physically\/at a relatively lower level, or emotionally\/sad)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pits restless during sluggish farce? (9)","output":"### Answer: SLAPSTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: farce\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 restless) PITS **contained in**(during) SLACK(sluggish\/slow, as in \"things progressed at a slack pace)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Youngster getting rise in benefit? Just the opposite (10)","output":"### Answer: ADOLESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Youngster\n ASCENT(a rise\/a climb) **containing**(\u2026 in \u2026? Just the opposite) DOLE(in the UK, unemployment benefit from the state)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Publish short study on Cambridge college (7)","output":"### Answer: DECLARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Publish\n \"den\"(a study\/a secluded room in a house) **minus ****its last letter**(short \u2026) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) CLARE(another college of the University of Cambridge).\nDefn: \u2026\/formally announce, as with an edict."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fiddles game (7)","output":"### Answer: RACKETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fiddles,game\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/con jobs; and 2nd: \u2026 for 2 or 4 people played with, well, rackets and a ball, not quite like squash"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Understand most of game (4)","output":"### Answer: READ \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understand\n \"ready\"(game\/willing and set to do something) **minus ****its last letter**(most of \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026 or interpret the significance, as in \"They could easily read the look on his face\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek member of parliament's surly grumble (5)","output":"### Answer: GROWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: surly grumble\n GR(abbrev. for \"Greek\") + OWL(one in a gathering of owls, called a parliament)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leading faction receives note, highly confidential (3-6)","output":"### Answer: TOP-SECRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: highly confidential\n TOP(leading\/above the rest) + SECT(a faction\/a group of people with shared interests, beliefs, etc.) **containing**(receives) RE(syllable representing a note in the musical sol-fa scale)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disorderly scene in a bar \u2013 \"gender\" involved (4,6)","output":"### Answer: BEAR GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disorderly scene\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 involved) A BAR \u2013 \"GENDER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fight and fell dragon (6-3)","output":"### Answer: BATTLE-AXE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dragon\n BATTLE(to fight\/to wage war) **plus**(and) AXE(to fell\/to cut down, say, a tree with, well, an axe).\nDefn: \u2026\/an unpleasant and aggressive older woman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take care of star, unduly led astray at first (6-3)","output":"### Answer: TOODLE-PIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take care\n PIP(a star on the soldier of an army officer's uniform) **placed below**(\u2026 at first, in a down clue) [TOO(unduly\/excessively or unnecessarily, as in \"you're too hasty\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 astray) LED].\nDefn: \u2026!, said when parting\/a farewell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swank cabaret cancelled (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SHOW OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swank\n SHOW(a cabaret\/a staged performance) + OFF(cancelled\/not going to happen, as said of an event originally planned).\nDefn: A person who brags about or publically parades himself, his things and his deeds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Learned to make fun of smartypants (4,3)","output":"### Answer: WISE GUY \n ### Explanation: Definition: smartypants\n WISE(learned\/knowledgeable) + GUY(to make fun of\/to tease).\nDefn: Someone who tries to show how clever (or not) he\/she is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reserved reduced object (5)","output":"### Answer: DEMUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: object\n \"demure\"(reserved\/shy) **minus ****its last letter**(reduced).\nDefn: To \u2026 to\/to not accept."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Climbing aid's special point (5)","output":"### Answer: PITON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Climbing aid\n **Anagram of**(special) POINT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Board first of steamers on river (4)","output":"### Answer: STAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Board\n **1st letter of**(first of) \"steamers\" **placed above**(on, in a down clue) TAY(the river in Scotland).\nDefn: \u2026, specifically, pay to live and receive regular meals in an establishment, like a boarding house or school."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Music producer Parisian thugs attacked (7,6)","output":"### Answer: SPANISH GUITAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Music producer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 attacked) PARISIAN THUGS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primate touring southern part of church (4)","output":"### Answer: APSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of church\n APE(a large primate, the animal, not the human you might find in church) **containing**(touring) S(abbrev. for \"southern\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appointment in Battle (10)","output":"### Answer: ENGAGEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appointment,Battle\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 between armies, not the small town in Sussex, England, near where the Battle of Hastings was fought."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman in bed with touch of arthritis (6)","output":"### Answer: BERTHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woman\n BERTH(a bed, a narrow shelf-like one in a ship, train, or other means of transport) **plus**(with) **1st letter of**(touch of) \"arthritis\".\nDefn: Feminine name of German origin, from which also came these Big 'uns in World War I:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish German article about the Queen's fancy man (8)","output":"### Answer: PANDERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: fancy man\n PAN(to rubbish\/to criticise as nonsense\/rubbish) + DER(German for the grammatical article \"the\") **containing**(about) ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen).\nDefn: \u2026 being an archaic term for a pimp, one who procures.\nNo, the Queen hasn't one \u2026 though one cannot vouch for one of her sons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Officer that's potty about men (9)","output":"### Answer: COMMODORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Officer\n COMMODE(a toilet, or a piece of furniture shaped like a chair with a potty under it, used as one) **containing**(about) OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\", non-commissioned men in the military).\nDefn: \u2026 rank in the navy, above captain and below rear-admiral."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In this country you might hear an insect (4)","output":"### Answer: LAOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n **Homophone of**(you might hear) \"louse\"(a parasitic insect)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Function of wickedness? Evil primarily! (4)","output":"### Answer: SINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Function\n SIN(wickedness\/moral offence) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"Evil\".\nDefn: \u2026\/a relationship between variables in trigonometry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give up the ales or rum? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LOSE HEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give up\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rum\/odd) THE ALES OR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lengthy word? Interminable, perhaps? (4-4)","output":"### Answer: LONG-TERM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Interminable, perhaps?\n LONG(lengthy) + WORD(a term\/what something is called)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large housing project in European country (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large housing project\n E(abbrev. for \"European\") + STATE(a country)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bulge of porcine men needing to get in shape! (10)","output":"### Answer: PROMINENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bulge\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 needing to get in shape) PORCINE MEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Awful sort of revolutionary shot by soldiers (4)","output":"### Answer: OGRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awful sort\n **Reversal of**(revolutionary) GO(a shot\/an attempt) **plus**(by) RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the British Army)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desert an idiot travels about, being lost (13)","output":"### Answer: DISORIENTATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: lost\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 travels about) DESERT AN IDIOT.\nDefn: What you are after someone\/something causes you to lose your bearings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Big cheese Diana Ross once cut to get slice of Ossau-Iraty (7)","output":"### Answer: SUPREMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big cheese\n \"Supremes\"(the singing group once headed by Diana Ross) **minus last letter of**(cut) **plus**(to get) **1st letter of**(slice of) \"Ossau-Iraty\".\nThe big and the small cheeses:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Info gathered by heartless adjunct for spy (5)","output":"### Answer: AGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: spy\n GEN(information\/dope) **contained in**(gathered by) \"adjunct\" **minus all its inner letters**(heartless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country lad, nice in an odd sort of way (7)","output":"### Answer: ICELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in an odd sort of way) LAD, NICE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very powerful gig by drug-addled singer? (4-11)","output":"### Answer: HIGH-PERFORMANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very powerful\n PERFORMANCE(a gig\/a live act by a musician or group playing pop or jazz) as might\/? be given by a HIGH(drug-addled\/intoxicated by drugs) singer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old city man is earnest and persistent (6)","output":"### Answer: URGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: earnest and persistent\n UR(an old city in Sumer, in ancient Mesopotamia) + GENT(short for a gentleman).\nDefn: \u2026, as you would be if you need to go before you wet your pants."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teetotal locum associated with English judge (9)","output":"### Answer: TEMPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Teetotal\n TEMP(short for a temporary worker standing in for someone\/a locum) **plus**(associated with) E(abbrev. for \"English\") + RATE(to judge\/to valuate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scottish squad of soldiers? (7)","output":"### Answer: RANGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish squad,soldiers\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/club in professional football; and 2nd: \u2026 belonging to a particular combat unit in the US Army."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man and midges involved in psychological warfare? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MIND GAMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: psychological warfare\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 involved) [MAN **plus**(and) MIDGES]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medics turned up around river to get washed (7)","output":"### Answer: SCOURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: washed\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned up, in a down clue) DOCS(short for \"doctors\"\/medics) **containing**(around) URE(river in North Yorkshire, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European permit that covers chaps in a group (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a group\n E(abbrev. for \"European\"_) + LET(to permit\/to allow) **containing**()that covers MEN(chaps\/fellows).\nDefn: One of the constituents\/parts \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Embarrassed cuddling Jade in bed? (7)","output":"### Answer: RETIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in bed\n RED(embarrassed, from the colour of one's complexion when one is) **containing**(cuddling) TIRE(to jade\/to be exhausted\/to fade in strength)\nWhat happened to Bertha?\nAnd Jade is to be found in some beds:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note produced by opera singer on radio (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 on radio) \"tenor\"(a singer, say, in an opera).\nDefn: Informal term for a \u2026 in UK currency (or US currency)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run into one who is trying to sell fish (5)","output":"### Answer: TROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n R(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores) **contained in**(into) TOUT(one who is trying to sell, usually persistently)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leading lady's retreat just after party goes west (8)","output":"### Answer: BALMORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leading lady's retreat\n MORAL(just\/proper) **placed after**(after) **reversal of**(\u2026 goes west, in an across clue) LAB(abbrev. for \"Labour\", as in the Labour Party).\nDefn: \u2026, the leading lady of the British monarchy, that is.\n\u2026 not any run-of-the-mill holiday home."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Here Livingstone found father in main road, car being tailed (6)","output":"### Answer: AFRICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Here Livingstone found\n FR(abbrev. for \"Father\", a form of address for a priest) **contained in**(in) AI(A1, the longest numbered road in the UK, with the Roman numeral substitution) + \"car\" **minus its last letter**(being tailed\/removed, as with the bottom of vegetable stalks).\nDefn: \u2026, Dr. David Livingstone, explorer of central Africa, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Develop grand argument (4)","output":"### Answer: GROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Develop\n G(abbrev. for \"grand\", as in a 1000 dollars) + ROW(an argument\/a spat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Child introduced to light music, part of suite? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: EASY CHAIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of suite\n CH(abbrev. for \"child\") **contained in**(introduced to) [EASY(light\/not hard to understand, digest, etc.) + AIRS(music in the form of melodious songs)].\nDefn: \u2026 of furniture."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sew unlined articles together to form bandage (6)","output":"### Answer: SWATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bandage\n \"Sew\" **minus ****its inner letter**(unlined\/without a layer covering the inner surface, as with unlined garments) + A,THE(2 articles in grammar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Routers created with British investment less likely to break down (8)","output":"### Answer: ROBUSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: less likely to break down\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 created) ROUTERS **containing**(with \u2026 investment) B(abbrev. for \"British\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Our bosses reviewed corruption within faction (7)","output":"### Answer: EDITORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Our bosses\n **Reversal of**(reviewed) ROT(corruption\/decay) **contained in**(within) SIDE(a faction\/a group opposing other groups).\nDefn: \u2026, with setters using the self-referential possessive pronoun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former hamper missing in display (7)","output":"### Answer: EXHIBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: display\n EX-(prefix indicating \"former\"\/once) + \"inhibit\"(to hamper\/to restrict) **minus**(missing) \"in\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Galilean satellite first penetrating rings (8)","output":"### Answer: CALLISTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Galilean satellite\n IST(1st\/abbrev. for \"first\", with the Roman numeral substitution) **contained in**(penetrating) [CALL,O](2 rings, the first on the telephone, and the second the letter representing a circle\/a ring).\nDefn: A satellite\/moon of Jupiter, discovered by Galileo Galilei."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Length initially taken off decorative chain (6)","output":"### Answer: ANKLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: decorative chain\n   **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) [**1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"Length\" + TAKEN].\nThese had a practical purpose too:\n\u2026long before these non-decorative ones were invented:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foremost dons moaned about contribution to online address (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DOMAIN NAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: contribution to online address\n MAIN(foremost\/principal) **contained in**(dons\/puts on covering) **anagram of**(\u2026 about) MOANED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sporting contest, though there's nothing in it (4)","output":"### Answer: BOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sporting contest\n BUT(though\/however, as in \"this is fine, but you can do better\") **containing**(there's \u2026 in it) O(letter representing 0\/nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colonel's first to board plane, after troops decline (6)","output":"### Answer: REJECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: decline\n [**1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"Colonel\" **contained in**(to board) JET(an airplane powered by, well, jet engines)] **placed after**(after) RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers, troops in the British Army).\nDefn: \u2026\/to not accept."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doesn't care for rebellious general Celts butchered (8)","output":"### Answer: NEGLECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doesn't care for\n **Reversal of**(rebellious) GEN(abbrev. for \"General\", a rank in the military) + **anagram of**(\u2026 butchered) CELTS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US agent skirting shaft dropped litter (8)","output":"### Answer: FARROWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: dropped litter\n FED(short for a US Federal agent, usually of the FBI) **containing**(skirting) ARROW(the body of which is the shaft).\nDefn: \u2026\/gave birth to a litter of piglets."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singular sound of cat getting bird (4)","output":"### Answer: SMEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n S(abbrev. for \"singular\") + MEW(the sound made by a cat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abruptly stop talk of ransoms (6)","output":"### Answer: FREEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abruptly stop\n **Homophone of**(talk of) \"frees\"(ransoms\/obtains the release of a captive by paying a, well, ransom)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resolution almost lost in course of recovery (7)","output":"### Answer: CLOSURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resolution\n **1st 3 letters of**(almost) \"lost\" **contained in**(in) CURE(a course, say, of medicine, to bring about the recovery from, say, an illness)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strikers in this game come to blows (8)","output":"### Answer: MATCHBOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strikers in this\n MATCH(a sporting game) + BOX(to come to\/to exchange blows with the fists).\nDefn: The \"this\" that contains matches that are struck\/strikers to ignite."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bachelor scans second item from bakery (10)","output":"### Answer: BREADSTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: item from bakery\n B(abbrev. for \"Bachelor\", as with university degrees) + READS(scans\/looks over, say, a document) + TICK(a second\/a very short period of time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wanting courage primarily to stop fright (6)","output":"### Answer: SCARCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wanting\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"courage\" **contained in**(to stop) SCARE(a fright)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's a little naughty and teases (10)","output":"### Answer: TITILLATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: teases\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 naughty) IT'S A LITTLE.\nDefn: \u2026\/provokes someone's interest or excitement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consider acquiring inverted nose ring (8)","output":"### Answer: RESONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ring\n RATE(to consider\/to regard as having a specified quality, as in \"we rate him the best of the lot\") **containing**(acquiring) **reversal of**(inverted, in a down clue) NOSE.\nDefn: To \u2026\/to produce a deep strong sound."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where unionised actors met prejudice? (8)","output":"### Answer: INEQUITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: prejudice\n [IN EQUITY](actors could have met in Equity, the British trade union for actors, performers, and other creative workers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Indian currency note turned up, praise be (7)","output":"### Answer: HOSANNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: praise be\n **Reversal of**(\u2026. turned up, in a down clue) [ANNA(a former currency unit in the monetary system of British India) + SOH(syllable representing one of the notes in the sol-fa musical scale)].\nDefn: An expression of praise\/praise be!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ultimate height of a river that amazes me (6)","output":"### Answer: APOGEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ultimate height\n A + PO(the Italian river) + GEE!(an expression I utter when something amazes me).\nDefn: \u2026\/a climax."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exact payment for archdeacon to get old clothes (6)","output":"### Answer: AVENGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exact payment\n VEN(abbrev. for \"Venerable\", a title for an archdeacon in the Anglican Church) **contained in**(\u2026 clothes) AGE(to get old\/to mature).\nDefn: \u2026, usually by inflicting harm, in return for a wrong done to oneself or another."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Root crop and pulse picked up (4)","output":"### Answer: BEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Root crop\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 picked up) \"beat\"(a pulse\/a rhythmic sound, such as the pulsation of the heart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anonymous report about duke getting kitted out (9)","output":"### Answer: ACCOUTRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: kitted out\n  \"account\"(a report\/a description) ***minus***(Anonymous \/nameless) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"name\") + RE(about\/with reference to) + D(abbrev. for \"duke\").\nPlease correct me if I am (probably) wrong.  Edit: *I've been corrected, as above."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some paint one animal (5)","output":"### Answer: COATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\n COAT(some paint, on a surface specifically) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clothes engineers wear to shock (7)","output":"### Answer: APPAREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothes\n RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers in the British Army) **contained in**(wear) APPAL(to shock\/to horrify)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set off explosive without gel and died (7)","output":"### Answer: IGNITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set off\n \"gelignite\"(an explosive in the form of a gel) **minus**(without) \"gel\" **plus**(and) D(abbrev. for \"died\").\nDefn: \u2026, say, an explosive device."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nancy's one place to sleep that has no beams? (5)","output":"### Answer: UNLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: that has no beams\n [UN LIT]{translated from the language of the town, Nancy in France, as \"one(un) bed(lit)\/a place to sleep.\nDefn: \u2026 of light, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where Durham divers go, making bloomers perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloomers perhaps\n Cryptic defn: Divers from Durham, North-east England may go under the River Wear which flows through that city.\nDefn: \u2026 of which bloomers are examples\/perhaps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thoroughly like full-body scan (4,3,2,6)","output":"### Answer: FROM TOP TO BOTTOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thoroughly,like full-body scan\n Double defn: 2nd: Reference to a medical scan of a patient's entire body."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coinage formerly found in swamp withdrawn (5,4)","output":"### Answer: NONCE WORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coinage\n ONCE(formerly\/in a time before) **contained in**(found in) **reversal of**(\u2026 withdrawn) DROWN(to swamp\/to overwhelm).\nDefn: A phrase or word specially coined for a single occasion to communicate a concept not otherwise describable, as in Lewis Carroll's \"Jabberwock\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hide classical object of worship going west, then east (5)","output":"### Answer: SUEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hide\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 going west, in an across clue) DEUS(classical Latin word for \"god\"\/an object of worship) **plus**(then) E(abbrev. for \"east\").\nDefn: \u2026\/leather made from the underside of an animal skin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Embellish party gathering on ship (5,2)","output":"### Answer: DRESS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Embellish\n DUP(abbrev. for the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland) **containing**(gathering) [RE(on\/with reference to\/about) + SS(abbrev. for \"steamship\", as used in the names of such craft)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Society records over 50 regular constituents (7)","output":"### Answer: STAPLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: regular constituents\n S(abbrev. for \"Society\") + TAPES(records on audio or video, well, tapes) **containing**(over) L(Roman numeral for 50).\nDefn: The regular\/main or important constituents of, say, a diet, as in \"Rice is a staple of Asian diets\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anticipated importing oddly less seafood (5)","output":"### Answer: DULSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: seafood\n DUE(anticipated\/awaited) **containing**(importing) **1st and 3rd letters of**(oddly) \"less\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: WI song so neglected in Brussels it upset oil suppliers (9)","output":"### Answer: EUCALYPTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: oil suppliers\n \"calypso\"(a kind of song or music originally from the WI\/West Indies) **minus**(\u2026 neglected) \"so\" **contained in**(in) [EU(abbrev. for the European Union, synonymous with Brussels, where the organisation's headquarters is in) + **reversal of**(\u2026 upset) IT].\nDefn: Plural of the tree from which eucalyptus oil is extracted\/supplied."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nasty ruffian collars school waif (10)","output":"### Answer: RAGAMUFFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: waif\n **Anagram of**(Nasty) RUFFIAN **containing**(collars) GAM(a school of whales, porpoises or dolphins)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A top mobster kidnaps even members of public in Pacific resort (8)","output":"### Answer: ACAPULCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pacific resort\n A + CAPO(a top mobster\/the head of a crime syndicate, especially the Mafia) **containing**(kidnaps) **2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(even members of) \"public\".\nDefn: \u2026 on the west coast of Mexico."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surrey without a fringe kept in dry tower (6)","output":"### Answer: TURRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: tower\n \"Surrey\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(without a fringe) **contained in**(in) TT(abbrev. for \"teetotal\"\/abstaining from alcohol\/dry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Test gold with aluminium (4)","output":"### Answer: ORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Test\n OR(the colour, gold, in heraldry) **plus**(with) AL(symbol for the chemical element, aluminium).\nDefn: \u2026 conducted orally of students"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book senior hack and trendy medic into golf club (5,5)","output":"### Answer: EDWIN DROOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\n ED(abbrev. for \"editor\"\/a senior hack\/journalist) **plus**(and) [IN(trendy\/fashionable) + DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\"\/a medic)] **contained in**(into) WOOD(a golf club with a head made of, used to be, wood, but now of other material too).\nDefn: \u2026\/novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, to give it its full name, by Charles Dickens."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eg best case or worst case or wrought-iron case? (8)","output":"### Answer: SCENARIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eg best case or worst case\n **Anagram of**(wrought) IRON CASE.\nDefn: Possible outcomes of the development of events, examples of which are the best case or worst case."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stole books collected by bloke (6)","output":"### Answer: MANTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stole\n NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, the collection of books in the Bible) **contained in**(collected by) MALE(a bloke\/a man)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secure gear climbing first in Dolomites (4)","output":"### Answer: GIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secure\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 climbing, in a down clue) RIG(gear\/equipment for a specific purpose) + **1st letter of**(first in) \"Dolomites\".\nDefn: \u2026\/tie, as with a belt or sash round the waist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like well-rehearsed actor needing no encouragement (10)","output":"### Answer: UNPROMPTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like well-rehearsed actor,needing no encouragement\n Double defn: 1st: A well-rehearsed actor will not forget his lines, and therefore will not have to be cued during the actual performance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unruly imp with short trousers and onesie (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ROMPER SUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: onesie\n **Anagram of**(Unruly) [IMP **plus**(with) \"trousers\" **minus its last letter**(short \u2026)].\nDefn: A garment in one piece, and hence a \"onesie\".\nA onesie:   and a romper: \nSynonymous?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trophy remains under fire (3,5)","output":"### Answer: THE ASHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trophy\n That which has been burnt by and left under a fire.\nDefn: \u2026 that goes to the winner of the England vs. Australia cricket Test matches."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clasps straps securing magazine (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TIE CLIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clasps\n TIES(straps\/fastens) **containing**(securing) CLIP(a magazine\/a container of cartridges for a firearm)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An indicator of intense rivalry (6)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: An indicator of intense rivalry\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 giving the reading in a (non-digital) meter; and 2nd: Hostility provoked by\/indicative of \u2026.\n(\"An indicator\" should be double-underlined)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drawers maybe start to scribble a couple of lines in writing (6)","output":"### Answer: SMALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drawers maybe\n **1st letter of**(start to) \"scribble\" + [A + L,L(a couple of the abbrev. for \"line\") **contained in**(in) MS(abbrev. for \"manuscript\"\/writing by hand rather than typed or printed)].\nDefn: Underwear of which drawers are examples\/maybe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: LA guys wanting English clothes (4)","output":"### Answer: DUDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: clothes\n \"dudes\"(American slang for guys\/men, as may be heard in LA\/Los Angeles) **minus**(wanting) \"E\"(abbrev. for \"English\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pull up floors, allowing in Charlie's piledriver (4)","output":"### Answer: SOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: piledriver\n **Reversal of**(Pull up, in a down clue) KO'S(slang for \"knocks out\"\/floors\/hits someone to unconsciousness) **containing**(allowing in) C(letter represented by \"Charlie\" in the phonetic alphabet).\nDefn: \u2026\/a punch as forceful, metaphorically, as a piledriver, and which will floor you.\nAnswer: Also a piece of clothing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing fits with information detectives last gave on killing (8)","output":"### Answer: GENOCIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: killing\n O(letter representing 0\/nothing) **contained in**(fits with) [GEN(information\/facts) + CID(abbrev. for the Criminal Investigation Department consisting of detectives)] + **last letter of**(last) \"gave\".\nDefn: \u2026 of a large group of people, especially a particular nation or ethnic group."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made off without us, feeling tickled (6)","output":"### Answer: AMUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: tickled\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) MADE **containing**(without) US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just pay attention to upper-class ideas for a change! (8)","output":"### Answer: UNBIASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just\n NB(abbrev. for the Latin \"nota bene\", literally \"note well\"\/pay attention to what's written next) **placed after**(to) U(abbrev. for \"upper-class\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 for a change) IDEAS; \nOR **Anagram of**(\u2026 for a change) [NB(pay attention to) + U + IDEAS]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deceive tipsy parent (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deceive\n **Anagram of**(tipsy) PARENT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is getting married after wild hen do the height of indulgence? (8)","output":"### Answer: HEDONISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: the height of indulgence\n [IS **plus**(getting) M(abbrev. for \"married\")] **placed after**(after) **anagram of**(wild) HEN DO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Panic newspaper spread about doctor joining hospital (6)","output":"### Answer: FRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Panic\n FT(abbrev. for the Financial Times newspaper) **containing**(spread about) [RIG(to doctor\/to fiddle, say, the accounts) + H(abbrev. for \"hospital\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bankside residents with broken elevators (5,5)","output":"### Answer: WATER VOLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bankside residents\n W(abbrev. for \"with\") + **anagram of**(broken) ELEVATORS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Public anger \u2014 and love \u2014 for America is excessive (10)","output":"### Answer: OUTRAGEOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: excessive\n OUT(public\/generally known) + RAGE(anger) **plus**(and) O(letter representing 0\/\"love\" in tennis scores) **plus**(for) US(abbrev. for the United States of America)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To stay inside weaving rug seems less attractive (6)","output":"### Answer: UGLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: less attractive\n LIE(to stay, as in \"how long are you going to lie there?\") **contained in**(inside) **anagram of**(weaving) RUG."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alongside being a radio presenter, is expert with books (8)","output":"### Answer: ADJACENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alongside\n A + DJ(abbrev. for \"disc jockey\"\/a radio presenter) + ACE(expert\/one who excels in a specific field) **plus**(with) NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, the collection of books in the Bible)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Painter skips first part \u2014 it's complicated (6)","output":"### Answer: ARTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Painter\n \"part\" **minus its 1st letter**(skips first \u2026) + **anagram of**(\u2026 complicated) IT'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offensive occupation? (8)","output":"### Answer: INVASION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offensive occupation\n Cryptic defn: An offensive by an armed force on a nation or region with the objective of occupying it;\nOR if one treats the means separately from the ends, the clue could be considered a double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's stimulating to be back in Eric's embrace (6)","output":"### Answer: EROTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's stimulating\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 be back) TO **contained in**(in \u2026's embrace) ERIC."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sports meeting for health club at which foreign prince gets first aid (8)","output":"### Answer: GYMKHANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sports meeting\n GYM(a health club featuring a gymnasium) **plus**(at which) KHAN(a foreign prince, specifically from certain Muslim countries) **plus**(gets) **1st letter of**(first) \"aid\".\nDefn:  \u2026, an equestrian one, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French port is rather unsophisticated (6)","output":"### Answer: GAUCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unsophisticated\n French for \"left\"(the left side\/port in nautical terms) and French\/English for \"unsophisticated\"\/inelegant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On retiring, remains a person without influence (6)","output":"### Answer: NOBODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a person without influence\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 retiring) ON + BODY(remains\/a person's body after death)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cash in fancy jewellery (6)","output":"### Answer: CHAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: jewellery\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fancy) CASH IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Well-established journalist perching on low chair (4-6)","output":"### Answer: DEEP-SEAT ED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Well-established\n An ED(abbrev. for \"editor\"\/a journalist) who is perching on\/sitting on a DEEP(low as with a person's vocal pitch) SEAT(a chair, for instance) might whimsically be called this \u2013 a construction similar to \"an upper-class twit\".\nDefn:  \u2026\/deeply ingrained."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Servant and head gardener upset over tropical tree (8)","output":"### Answer: MANGROVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tropical tree\n MAN(a servant\/a manservant) **plus**(and) **1st letter of**(head) \"gardener\" + **anagram of**(upset) OVER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try hard to fix legs holding gardener's basket (8)","output":"### Answer: STRUGGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Try hard\n **Anagram of**(fix) LEGS **containing**(holding) TRUG(a gardener's basket for holding flowers and garden produce)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Substitute for topsy-turvy exercise in river (8)","output":"### Answer: DEPUTISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Substitute for\n **Reversal of**(topsy-turvy) SIT-UP(a form of physical exercise) **contained in**(in) DEE(the river in Scotland)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Laying off workers embarrassed humanitarian body \u2014 and shocked disheartened charity (10)","output":"### Answer: REDUNDANCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Laying off workers\n RED(embarrassed, from the colour of the complexion of one who is) + UN(abbrev. for the United Nations, the inter-governmental humanitarian body\/organisation) + **anagram of**(\u2026 shocked) AND + \"charity\" **minus all its inner letters**(disheartened \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Government ministry united by overdue change (8)","output":"### Answer: MODULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: change\n MOD(abbrev. for the Ministry of Defence, a government ministry) + U(abbrev. for \"united\") **plus**(by) LATE(overdue\/past the deadline)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sharp footwear? (8)","output":"### Answer: STILETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sharp footwear\n Cryptic defn: Reference to women's footwear with thin tapering high heels of a similar shape to the short sharp-pointed dagger of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sports equipment demonstrated adventurous streak in women's organisation (5,3)","output":"### Answer: WATER SKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sports equipment\n **Anagram of**(adventurous) STREAK **contained in**(in) WI(abbrev. for the Women's Institute, the community-based women's organisation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Block demand for fine fabric (6)","output":"### Answer: DAMASK \n ### Explanation: Definition: fine fabric\n DAM(to block, as with a river to form a reservoir) + ASK(to demand, but perhaps not as a right).\n\u2026 too much of a good thing?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half sure woman has something in her eye (6)","output":"### Answer: RETINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: something in her eye\n **Last 2 letters of**(Half) \"sure\" + TINA(a woman's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nat has returned to South Africa with a bit of poetry (6)","output":"### Answer: STANZA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of poetry\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned) NAT'S(contraction of \"Nat has\") **placed above**(to, in a down clue) ZA(the ISO code for the Republic of South Africa)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Designs small boats (8)","output":"### Answer: SKETCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Designs\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + KETCHES(sailing boats)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Presents chests, topless (6)","output":"### Answer: OFFERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Presents\n \"coffers\"(chests\/strongboxes) **minus its 1st letter**(topless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Again did exercises then feasted in sign of embarrassment? (8)","output":"### Answer: REPEATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Again\n [PE(abbrev. for \"physical education\"\/exercises) **plus**(then) ATE(feasted)] **contained in**(in) RED(sign of embarrassment, viz., the colour of one's complexion when embarrassed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restaurant worker getting recipe for a novelist, say (6)","output":"### Answer: WRITER \n ### Explanation: Definition: novelist, say\n \"waiter\"(a restaurant worker serving customers at tables) **with** \"r\"(abbrev. for \"recipe\") **replacing**(getting \u2026 for) \"a\".\nDefn: \u2026\/for example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work's orders (5)","output":"### Answer: BOOKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work,orders\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 by a writer; and 2nd: \u2026\/makes reservations at a restaurant, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poles possibly use rope and endless knots (9)","output":"### Answer: EUROPEANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poles possibly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 knots) [USE ROPE + \"and\" **minus its last letter**(endless)].\nDefn: \u2026\/for example."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mum is head over heels with fast time (6)","output":"### Answer: SILENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mum\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 head over heels) IS **plus**(with) LENT(fasting time before Easter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inspect cutting tool sent back by quarry (7)","output":"### Answer: EXAMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inspect\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 sent back) AXE(a cutting tool) **plus**(by) MINE(a quarry\/a large pit from which stone or other materials are extracted)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crime writer beginning to gain status (7)","output":"### Answer: RANKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: status\n RANKIN(Ian, crime writer, creator of Inspector Rebus) + **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"gain\".\nCreator:   \u2026 and creation:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bra gets twisted \u2013 not good for boob (6)","output":"### Answer: BREAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: boob\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 twisted) \"Bra gets\" **minus**(not) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loyal cadet died terribly (9)","output":"### Answer: DEDICATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loyal\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 terribly) CADET DIED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clear desire to follow priest (5)","output":"### Answer: PURGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear\n URGE(a desire\/a yearning for) **placed after**(to follow) P(abbrev. for \"priest\").\nDefn: \u2026\/remove or expel from."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor runs all the way \u2013 time is short (6)","output":"### Answer: ABRUPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: short \n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\"\/a sailor) + R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores) + UP(all the way\/to a specified point or position) + T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: \u2026\/brief, all the way\/up to the point of rudeness."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fury's horrible boxing ring with no cred, oddly (8)","output":"### Answer: VIOLENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fury\n VILE(horrible\/despicable) **containing**(boxing) O(letter representing a ring) **plus**(with) **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(\u2026, oddly) \"no cred\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Variable learner driver almost never reverses without bumps (6)","output":"### Answer: EVENLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: without bumps \n **Reversal of**(\u2026 reverses) [Y(a variable quantity in mathematics) + L(letter displayed by a learner driver) + **last letter deleted from**(almost) \"never\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dad's keeping last bit of ale down (8)","output":"### Answer: FEATHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: down \n FATHER(person familiarly called \"Dad\")'S **containing**(keeping) **last letter of**(last bit of) \"ale\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author's flat in outskirts of Stevenage (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Author\n CRIB(one's flat\/apartment) **contained in**(in) **1st and last letters of**(outskirts of) \"Stevenage\".\nDefn: What one might humorously call an author\/writer, especially a journalist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Report kinky sex in pool (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPLOSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Report\n **Anagram of**(kinky) SEX IN POOL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: College girl's tutorial (5)","output":"### Answer: CLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tutorial\n C(abbrev. for \"college\") + LASS(a girl\/a young woman)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wire in electronic heater \u2013 earth, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wire in electronic heater,earth, perhaps\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 \u2013 should that be \"electric\" rather than \"electronic\"; and 2nd: \u2026\/is one of the basic substances used in ancient philosophy to explain the nature and complexity of all matter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get rid of plant's source of warmth? (9)","output":"### Answer: FIREPLACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of warmth\n FIRE(to get rid of\/to sack, an employee, say) + PLACE(to plant\/to put in position).\n\u2026 goes electric:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Additional former craft capsized (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Additional\n EX-(prefix indicating \"former\"\/was once) + **reversal of**(\u2026 capsized, in a down clue) ART(craft\/skill at doing a specific activity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Final letter in caps lock \u2013 editor's upset (8)","output":"### Answer: STRESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: upset\n **Last letter of**(Final letter in) \"caps\" + TRESS(a long lock of a woman's hair) + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Native American system of beliefs daughter ignored (4)","output":"### Answer: CREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Native American\n \"creed\"(a system of beliefs guiding one's actions) **minus**(\u2026 ignored) \"d\"(abbrev. for \"daughter\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pepsi-Cola pops belonging to bishops (9)","output":"### Answer: EPISCOPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: belonging to bishops\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 pops) PEPSI-COLA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover bad acne in rush to leave hospital (9)","output":"### Answer: INSURANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\n **Anagram of**(bad) [ACNE IN + \"rush\" **minus**(to leave) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hospital\")].\nDefn: \u2026\/protection against loss, damage or liability."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: BA maybe argued flying welcomes alternative technology (8)","output":"### Answer: GRADUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: BA maybe\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 flying) ARGUED **containing**(welcomes) AT(abbrev. for \"alternative technology\" or \"alternative\" + \"technology\"?).\nDefn: An example of which\/maybe, is a BA\/Bachelor of Arts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beer can make them grow courage (4)","output":"### Answer: GUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beer can make them grow,courage\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 resulting in a beer gut\/beer belly \u2013 hence, \"Beer can make them gross too\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be tense, constrained by small sum of money when one retires (7)","output":"### Answer: BEDTIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: when one retires\n BE + [T(abbrev. for \"tense\" in grammar) **contained in**(constrained by) DIME(a small sum of US money)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ballesteros cross, regularly missing cuts (6)","output":"### Answer: SEVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cuts\n SEVE(Ballesteros, Spanish champion golfer) + \"cross\" **minus ****its 1st, 3rd and 5th letters**(regularly missing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Condor seen catching fish (5)","output":"### Answer: DORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 catching) \"Condor seen\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One captivated by story \u2013 Biggles, perhaps (5)","output":"### Answer: PILOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Biggles, perhaps\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(captivated by) PLOT(a story, more specifically, the sequence of the main events in a story).\nDefn: An example\/perhaps, is the fictional character, Biggles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take Scottish leader's temperature for doc (7)","output":"### Answer: SURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: doc\n \"T\"(symbol for \"temperature\" in physics) **deleted from**(Take) \"Sturgeon\"(Nicola, First Minister of Scotland).\nDefn: \u2026\/doctor, specifically one practising surgery."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love a revolutionary being ready for a row? (5)","output":"### Answer: OARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: ready for a row\n O(letter representing 0\/love in tennis scores) + A + RED(a revolutionary\/one who advocates the violent overthrow of an existing social or political order).\nDefn: \u2026 in a rowing boat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old relative managed after touch of gout (4)","output":"### Answer: GRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old relative\n RAN(managed, say, an organisation) **placed after**(after) **1st letter of**(touch of) \"gout\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of the body pervert has up goose (10)","output":"### Answer: OESOPHAGUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of the body\n **Anagram of**(pervert) HAS UP GOOSE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet passes could be deciding matches (4-4)","output":"### Answer: PLAY-OFFS \n ### Explanation: Definition: deciding matches\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical direction to play softly\/quietly) + LAY OFFS(in soccer, passes to a team mate to gain advantage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot member close to tears and ready to fight (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN ARMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ready to fight\n IN(hot\/currently popular) + ARM(one of one's members\/limbs) + **last letter of**(close to) \"tears\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Afternoon out for country drive (4)","output":"### Answer: SPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: drive\n \"A\"(abbrev. for \"afternoon\", as in \"ga\/good afternoon\" \u2013 admittedly not as common as \"pm\") ***deleted from***(out) \"Spain\", the European country.\nDefn: \u2026 \u2013 a short one in a vehicle for pleasure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I will wear medal in retirement (5)","output":"### Answer: GOING \n ### Explanation: Definition: retirement\n I **contained in**(will wear) GONG(slang for a medal or award).\nDefn: The act of retiring\/leaving one's job and ceasing to work.\nAnswer: \u2026, as a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fat landowner that's repelled one (4)","output":"### Answer: LARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fat\n \"laird\"(a Scottish landowner) **minus**(that's repelled) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some soothing rap pacifies spirit (6)","output":"### Answer: GRAPPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"soothing rap pacifies\".\nDefn: \u2026\/a brandy made from fermented grapes which have already been pressed for winemaking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hats and clothes for a principal? (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADGEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hats\n GEAR(clothes) **placed after**(for) HEAD(a principal\/the most important person in a group) \u2013 similar in construction to \"adult entertainment\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't scream after a shock in Boots (3,7)","output":"### Answer: DOC MARTENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boots\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 after a shock) DON'T SCREAM.\nDefn: \u2026\/branded footwear from the Dr. Martens Company."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kid in sound or river (4)","output":"### Answer: TEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in sound) \"tease\"(to kid\/to make fun of).\nDefn: \u2026 in northern England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Who cares if second husband gets wig? (5)","output":"### Answer: SHRUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Who cares\n S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **plus**(gets) RUG(slang for a wig).\nDefn: \u2026 gesture expressing \"Who cares? I don't.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ready for a spanking? Mind your own business! (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BUTT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mind your own business\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the posture \u2013 bending down so that your rear end\/butt sticks out \u2013 adopted in readiness for a spanking on the buttocks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bishop up for sex and crack takes the biscuit! (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BRANDY SNAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: biscuit\n B(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation) + RANDY(up\/ever ready for sex\/horny) **plus**(and) SNAP!(crack\/a sudden sharp noise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Paris, the aristocrat gets reprieve (3,3)","output":"### Answer: LET OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: reprieve\n LE(the grammatical article \"the\", in the language of Paris, France) + TOFF(an aristocrat\/an upper-class person)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Out-of-head Scandinavians and boozers \u2026 (4)","output":"### Answer: INNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: boozers\n **1st letter deleted from**(Out-of-head) \"Finns\"(the people of Finland, part of \"Scandinavia\", used broadly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: hooking up and having sex (8)","output":"### Answer: COUPLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: hooking up,having sex\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 as in, say, the horse to the cart; and 2nd: As with a pair \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Song artist sent up by flipping smart software? (4)","output":"### Answer: ARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Song\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 sent up, in a down clue) RA(a member of the Royal Academy of Arts\/an artist) **plus**(by) **reversal of**(flipping) AI(abbrev. for \"artificial intelligence\"\/smart software intended to emulate human and animal intelligence)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French thinker annoyed Hegel ultimately (5)","output":"### Answer: SOREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: French thinker\n SORE(annoyed\/upset and angry) + **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"Hegel\".\nAnswer: \u2026, Georges, thinker\/philosopher.\nAnd Hegel was an earlier German philosopher."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One prone to beat male involved in sick murder (7)","output":"### Answer: DRUMMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One prone to beat\n M(abbrev. for \"male\") **contained in**(involved in) **anagram of**(sick) MURDER.\nOne not only prone to, but damn good at it:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small desire or fancy (5)","output":"### Answer: SWISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: fancy\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + WISH(a wish\/what one would like to have).\nDefn:  \u2026\/fashionable and impressive-looking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A long tale I edited (for a charge) (10)","output":"### Answer: ALLEGATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: a charge\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 edited) A LONG TALE I.\nDefn: \u2026\/an accusation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Normal lads could become folk of the clergy (7)","output":"### Answer: PARSONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: folk of the clergy\n PAR(normal\/standard, as in \"par for the course\") + SONS(a term one uses for boys\/lads, even if they not related to one).\nDefn: \u2026\/members of the cloth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good boy with kids in Sunday dress? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GLAD RAGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sunday dress\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + LAD(a young boy) **plus**(with) RAGS(kids\/teases).\nFrom Sunday church:     to graduation ball:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Idiots grabbing tyrannical leader's family jewels? (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: family jewels\n ASSES(idiots\/stupid persons) **containing**(grabbing) **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"tyrannical\".\nDefn: An example of which\/? would be \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A time to hide dope plant? (5)","output":"### Answer: AGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n [A + T(abbrev. for \"time\")] **containing**(to hide) GEN(dope\/information).\nDefn: \u2026\/one placed\/planted in a group as a spy or informer\/a secret agent."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extra foreign capital, exchanging Rupees and Marks (4)","output":"### Answer: MORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra\n ROME(the capital city, foreign if you're not Italian) **with** \"R\"(abbrev. for Rupees) **and **M(abbrev. for \"Marks\") **switching places**(exchanging)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In good shape, after going up rocky island (4)","output":"### Answer: ELBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: rocky island\n **Reversal of**\u2026 after going up, in a down clue) ABLE(in good shape\/having the requirements to achieve something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sneakily managing to get rid of women's sport (7)","output":"### Answer: ANGLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: sport\n \"wangling\"(sneakily managing\/obtaining something through manipulating someone) **minus**(to get rid of) \"w\"(abbrev. for \"women\").\n\u2026 social distancing?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrongly attempt to back current Conservative leader \u2014 it makes no sense (7)","output":"### Answer: ILLOGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: it makes no sense\n ILL(wrongly, as in \"ill-gotten gains\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 to back) GO(an attempt\/a try at) + I(symbol for electrical current in physics) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Conservative\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put one's foot down? Minister's revolting (3,2)","output":"### Answer: REV UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put one's foot down\n REV(abbrev. for \"Reverend\", title of a priest\/a minister) + UP(revolting\/rebelling).\nDefn: \u2026 on the accelerator of a car, increasing the engine's revolutions per minute."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Generally at sea (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE MAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Generally\n [IN THE](at\/where one is) [MAIN](literary term for the sea\/open ocean)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One minister, I finally concluded, can work without discernment (14)","output":"### Answer: INDISCRIMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: without discernment\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 work) [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + MINISTER, I + **last letter of**(finally) \"concluded\" + CAN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greedy artist has chop for starter (4)","output":"### Answer: AVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greedy\n \"David\"(Jacques-Louis, French artist) **minus its 1st letter**(has chop for starter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In trouble, use padre's influence (8)","output":"### Answer: PERSUADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: influence\n **Anagram of**(In trouble) USE PADRE.\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brit in India, one smoothing over quarrel at last? (8)","output":"### Answer: ISLANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brit\n I(abbrev. for \"India\") + SANDER(one smoothing\/a power tool for smoothing surfaces) **containing**(over) **last letter of**(\u2026 at last) \"quarrel\".\nDefn: An example of which is one from the British Isles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star exploding \u2014 somewhat taken aback (4)","output":"### Answer: IDOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 somewhat) **reversal of**(\u2026 taken aback) \"exploding\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quiet! Let one on board with keel close to waterline (7-7)","output":"### Answer: SHALLOW-DRAUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: with keel close to waterline\n SH!(Quiet!, telling someone to be quiet) + ALLOW(to let\/to permit) + DRAUGHT(one of the pieces on the board used for the game of, well, draughts).\nDefn: \u2026, describing a floating vessel whose bottom\/keel is not much below\/close to the water level\/waterline.\nAny shallower than this?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expecting medicine, sort of ? (9)","output":"### Answer: OBSTETRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expecting medicine, sort of ?\n Cryptic defn: \"expecting\" as with pregnant women."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barney and Betty getting wings clipped \u2014 very restricting (3-2)","output":"### Answer: SET-TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barney\n \"Betty\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(getting wings clipped) **contained in**(\u2026 restricting) SO(very\/to a high degree, as in \"so hot\").\nDefn: \u2026\/a noisy quarrel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take care over truck being recorded (7)","output":"### Answer: MINUTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: recorded\n MIND(to take care of\/to tend to) **containing**(over) UTE(short for a utility vehicle\/a pickup\/a small truck).\nDefn: \u2026, as with what is said in a meeting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poor bloke on the fiddle slightly twisted? Get away! (7)","output":"### Answer: SCARPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get away\n SCRAPER(what you might disparagingly call a bloke playing the fiddle\/violin poorly) **with its 3rd and 4th letters exchanging positions**(slightly twisted).\nDefn: \u2026\/to leave quickly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country on the up? Why pulling out shows arrogance (4)","output":"### Answer: AIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: arrogance\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 on the up, in a down clue) \"Syria\"(a Mid-Eastern country) **minus**(\u2026 pulling out) \"y\"(used in text messages for \"why?\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Government exposed, having to resolve this person's issue over introduction of algorithm (5,10)","output":"### Answer: GAVIN WILLIAMSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: this person's issue over introduction of algorithm\n G(abbrev. for \"government\") + \"having\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(exposed, \u2026) **plus**(to) WILL(resolve\/determination) + I'M(\"I am\"\/this person\/yours truly is) + SON(one's biological issue) ***containing***(over) ***1st letter of***(introduction of) \"algorithm\".\nDefn: The UK Education Secretary who introduced the use of the algorithm to evaluate students' grades after A-Level exams cancelled due to Covid-19, and who was criticised in the subsequent controversy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Damage caused by mutation originally, mate \u2014 one's on top of it (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Damage\n [**1st letter of**(\u2026 originally) \"mutation\" + PAIR(to mate\/to form a couple)] **placed below**(\u2026's on top of it, in a down clue) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something wrong? Idiot left to shaft children (6)","output":"### Answer: GLITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something wrong\n GIT(an idiot\/an unpleasant person) **containing**(\u2026 to shaft) L(abbrev. for \"left\") + CH(abbrev. for \"children\").\nDefn: \u2026, ie. a malfunction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Had a feeling it worked with United (8)","output":"### Answer: INTUITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Had a feeling\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 worked \u2026) [IT **plus**(with) UNITED].\nDefn: \u2026 intuitively\/had a gut feeling, not based on actual knowledge."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely wary crossing lake in case (8)","output":"### Answer: LEERIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely wary\n ERIE(one of the Great Lakes in N. America) **contained in**(crossing \u2026) LEST(in case\/in the event that, as in \"lest we forget\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ugh! A putdown with a hint of absurdity, say? Embarrassed, we don't want to hear any more (2,4,3,4,2)","output":"### Answer: GO AWAY AND SHUT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: we don't want to hear any more\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 Embarrassed\/made difficult\/complicated, as in \"the situation was further embarrassed by his resignation\") [UGH! A PUTDOWN **plus**(with) **1st letter of**(a hint of) \"absurdity\" + SAY]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made mistake in discussion before everything's gone belly up \u2014 pantomime! (10)","output":"### Answer: CINDERELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: pantomime\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in discussion) \"sinned\"(made mistake\/committed a wrong) + ERE(before, when referring to time, as in \"it was gone ere long\") + **reversal of**(\u2026's gone belly up) ALL(everything).\n\u2026 and her stepsisters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Admire loos, possibly this one (6,4)","output":"### Answer: LADIES ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: this one\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, possibly) ADMIRE LOOS.\nDefn: \u2026, ie. a loo\/toilet.\nHow goes the beer?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tributary of Lune fit for swimming around noon (8)","output":"### Answer: INFLUENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tributary\n **Anagram of**(\u2026for swimming) LUNE FIT **containing**(around) N(abbrev. for \"noon').\nDefn: \u2026 that flows into the main river."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lira included in coinage for the Americas (3,5)","output":"### Answer: NEW WORLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: the Americas\n L(abbrev. for \"lira\") **contained in**(included in) [NEW WORD](coinage\/a newly invented word)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King's picked up spoils (6)","output":"### Answer: WRECKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spoils\n **Homophone of**(\u2026's picked up) \"Rex\"(\"king\" from Latin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State, traditionally powerful one, withdrawing quietly (6)","output":"### Answer: RUSSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\n \"Prussia\"(a former\/traditionally powerful state, exercising great influence internationally) **minus**(withdrawing) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play quietly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I don't like that Romeo \u2014 he's rude (4)","output":"### Answer: BOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: he's rude\n BOO!(said to express \"I don't like that\") + R(letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very fine biscuit with no excess fat (5-4)","output":"### Answer: WAFER-THIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very fine \n WAFER(a thin crispy biscuit) + THIN(with no excess fat\/lean and mean)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Birds of prey decapitated chickens (4)","output":"### Answer: OWLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Birds of prey \n \"fowls\"(chickens) **minus ****its 1st letter**(decapitated \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Special forces tired out containing catastrophe (8)","output":"### Answer: DISASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: catastrophe \n SAS(abbrev. for the Special Air Service, a special forces unit in the British Army) **contained in**(\u2026 containing) **anagram of**(\u2026 out) TIRED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seller's against completion before October vacation (6)","output":"### Answer: VENDOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seller\n V(abbrev. for \"versus\"\/against as in \"Man U v. Man City\") + END(the completion\/the finish) **plus**(before) \"October\" **minus its inner letters**(vacation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More or less right to leave time to enter elegantly (6)","output":"### Answer: NEATLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: elegantly \n \"nearly\"(more or less\/about) **minus**(\u2026 to leave) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\") **containing**(\u2026 to enter) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spectator's using toilet before King and Queen arrive (8)","output":"### Answer: ONLOOKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spectator\n [ON (the) LOO](using the toilet) **plus**(before \u2026 arrive) [K(abbrev. for \"king\" in chess notation) **plus**(and) ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the Queen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swindle nets \u00a31,000 case of Armagnac brandy (6)","output":"### Answer: COGNAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: brandy\n CON(a swindle\/a confidence trick) **containing**(nets) G(abbrev. for \"a grand\", \u00a31000) + **1st and last letters of**(case of) \"Armagnac\".\nAnd both are brandies:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time left at home with girl makes young horse (8)","output":"### Answer: YEARLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: young horse\n YEAR(a period of time) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + IN(at home\/not out and about) **plus**(with) G(abbrev. for \"girl\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poor at singing and fade out after bum note (4-4)","output":"### Answer: TONE-DEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor at singing\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) FADE **placed after**(after) **anagram of**(bum) NOTE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former copper initially suspended and partner gets pardon (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pardon\n EX-(prefix signifying \"former\"\/once) + CU(symbol for the chemical element, copper) + **1st letter of**(initially) \"suspended\" **plus**(and) E(abbrev. for \"East\", the partner of \"West\", in the game of bridge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cross states in endless trek (8)","output":"### Answer: TRAVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cross\n AVERS(states\/asserts) **contained in**(in) \"trek\" **minus its last letter**(endless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Open local with student in charge (6)","output":"### Answer: PUBLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Open\n PUB(a local\/a drinking establishment near one's home) **plus**(with) L(letter displayed by a student driver) + I\/C(abbrev. for \"in charge\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Back company involved in project (6)","output":"### Answer: SECOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Back\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial concern) **contained in**(involved in) SEND(to project\/to emit, as in \"to send light beams into the night\").\nDefn:  \u2026\/to support a proposal, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dad picked up bargains with vegetables (8)","output":"### Answer: PARSNIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegetables\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 picked up) \"pa\"(term of endearment for one's father\/dad) + SNIPS(bargains\/ surprisingly cheap items).\n\u2026 not a whit carrot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Busks avidly, content reflecting requests (4)","output":"### Answer: ASKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: requests\n **Hidden in**(\u2026, content\/the inside of) **reversal of**(\u2026 reflecting) \"Busks avidly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friend accepts Bond books ultimate misogyny without objection (9)","output":"### Answer: PATIENTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: without objection\n PAL(a friend) **containing**(accepts) [TIE(a bond\/a link) + NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, the collection of books in the Bible)] + **last letter of**(ultimate) \"misogyny\".\nDefn: \u2026\/with tolerance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put pen to paper with ceremony (5)","output":"### Answer: WRITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put pen to paper\n W(abbrev. for \"with\") + RITE(a ceremony\/a customary practice)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Press even has PM's home number (7)","output":"### Answer: FLATTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Press\n FLAT(even\/without any bumps) **plus**(has) TEN(No. 10, from 10 Downing Street, official residence of the UK Prime Minister)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have another go on model railway (5)","output":"### Answer: RETRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have another go\n RE(on\/with reference to) + T(the model of an early Ford motorcar) + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order refurbishment of manor after hard year (7)","output":"### Answer: HARMONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\n [**Anagram of**(refurbishment of) MANOR **placed after**(after) H(abbrev. for \"hard\")] + Y(abbrev. for \"year\").\nDefn: \u2026\/the state in which everything is in its appropriate place, ie. in compatibility with one another."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set up an unusual lab aboard vessel in Devonport, perhaps (5,4)","output":"### Answer: NAVAL BASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Devonport, perhaps\n **Reversal of**(Set up, in a down clue) AN + [**anagram of**(unusual) LAB **contained in**(in) VASE(a vessel\/container, for cut flowers, say)].\nDefn: An example of which\/perhaps is the one in Devonport, Devon, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Defensive error gets cry of pain, followed by a long analysis (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OWN GOAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Defensive error\n OW!(a cry when feeling pain) **plus**(followed by) **anagram of**(\u2026 analysis) A LONG.\nDefn: \u2026, say, by a football team in a match.\n\u2026 \"What have I done?\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aims to pursue vague business left unfinished (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE ENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: business left unfinished\n ENDS(aims\/objectives) **placed after**(to pursue \/to go after) LOOSE(vague\/ill-defined)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unscented old roses flourish around community centre (9)","output":"### Answer: ODOURLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unscented\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 flourish) OLD ROSES **containing**(around) **middle letter of**(\u2026 centre) \"community\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jollied along child always heading off bored (7,2)","output":"### Answer: CHEERED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jollied along\n CH(abbrev. for \"child\") + E'ER(literary form of \"ever\"\/always) + \"fed up\"(bored\/up to here) **minus ****its 1st letter**(heading off \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026\/encourage someone in a cheerful manner."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jealous of three points victory (1-0) by United brought in (7)","output":"### Answer: ENVIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jealous\n E,N,S(abbrev. for \"east\",\"north\",\"south\", three compass points) **containing**(\u2026 brought in) [V(abbrev. for \"victory\") + I(Roman numeral for 1)-O(letter representing 0) + U(abbrev. for \"United\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Felt sad about a good cinema that's shabby \u2026 (7)","output":"### Answer: FLEAPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cinema that's shabby\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sad) FELT **containing**(about) [A + PI(short for \"pious\"\/good)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: about to dispose of film display unit (7)","output":"### Answer: CABINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: display unit\n CA(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about that time, in reference to specific years) + BIN(to dispose of\/to put into the waste bin) +E.T.(\u2026 The Extra-Terrestrial, crosswordland's favourite movie directed by Steven Spielberg).\nA curvy and an angular one:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go round old city to find mashed food for baby (5)","output":"### Answer: PUREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mashed food for baby\n PEE(to urinate\/to go, in slang) **containing**(round) UR(very old city, dating from circa 3800 BC)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suggest impolitely Eliot's characters being dropped (5)","output":"### Answer: IMPLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suggest\n \"impolitely\" **minus letters of**(\u2026's characters being dropped) \"Eliot\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scientific solver admits he is perplexed by abbreviation of name on computer (7,5)","output":"### Answer: APPLIED MATHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientific solver\n **Anagram of**(\u2026is perplexed) ADMITS HE **placed after**(by) \"Apple\"(name on computers made by Apple Inc.) **minus its last letter of**(abbreviation \u2026).\nDefn: Discipline used, with other tools, to solve many scientific problems."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force cutting signal, energy maintained (5)","output":"### Answer: IMPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\n \"imply\"(to signal\/to hint at) **minus its last letter**(cutting \u2026) **containing**(\u2026 maintained) E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crop circles as chopped down seed (6,3)","output":"### Answer: CASHEW NUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: seed\n CUT(to crop\/to shorten by, well, cutting) **containing**(circles) [AS + HEWN(chopped down\/cut with a tool such as an axe)].\n\u2026 before they're processed and end up in your snack bowl."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sultan leaves home (7)","output":"### Answer: SALADIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sultan\n SALAD(food often made from leaves\/leafy vegetables) + IN(at home\/not out and about).\nDefn: \u2026 during the time of the Crusades."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Had thug sent suggestive signal? (10)","output":"### Answer: HOODWINKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Had\n HOOD(hoodlum\/thug) + WINKED(sent suggestive signal by closing and opening one eye quickly).\nDefn: \u2026\/been tricked."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work done, thus holds back (4)","output":"### Answer: OPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) [UP(done\/over, as in \"the President's term is up in November\") **contained in**(\u2026 holds) SO(thus\/therefore or thus\/in this way)].\nDefn: \u2026 from a writer or composer, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two short tools for fool (4)","output":"### Answer: HOAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: fool\n \"hoe\",\"axe\"(two tools) **minus their last letters, respectively**(short \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026\/to deceive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1917 18 across where infant lying, funny feeling justified, one certainly admits (10,7)","output":"### Answer: COTTINGLEY FAIRIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1917 18 across\n COT(a small bed in which an infant lies) + TINGLE(a funny feeling\/a slight prickling or stinging sensation that one sometimes feels) + {[FAIR(justified\/proper) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\")] **contained in**(\u2026 admits) YES!(certainly!\/agreed!)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Channel carrying hydrogen across its length (7)","output":"### Answer: THROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: across its length\n TROUGH(a channel\/a ditch used to convey a liquid) **containing**(carrying) H(symbol for the chemical element, hydrogen).\nDefn: \u2026\/moving in on one side of it and out of the other side."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feeling of great happiness about black plant (9)","output":"### Answer: EUPHORBIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n EUPHORIA(a feeling of great\/intense happiness) **containing**(about) B(abbrev. for \"black\").\nSome of the varieties:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scorer has run out of play, perhaps? (5)","output":"### Answer: SATIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scorer\n \"satire\"(an example of\/perhaps, a dramatic play) **minus**(has \u2026 out of \u2026) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores).\nAnswer: Erik, French composer\/producer of music scores."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1995 18 across a deception say, not up for review (5,7)","output":"### Answer: ALIEN AUTOPSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1995 18 across\n A + LIE(a deception\/an untruth) + **anagram of**(\u2026 for review) SAY, NOT UP."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ladies and gentlemen carrying father up and down over peak in America, spotted horse (9)","output":"### Answer: APPALOOSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: spotted horse\n LOOS(slang for the \"Ladies\" and \"Gentlemen\"\/toilets for females and males) **placed below**(carrying, in a down clue) [**reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) **plus**(and down)] PA(a familiar term for one's father) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(peak in, in a down clue) \"America\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man's place in 1912 18 across, left in hole beneath one's feet (8)","output":"### Answer: PILTDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man's place in 1912 18 across\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(in) PIT(a hole in the ground) + DOWN(beneath\/below one's feet).\nDefn: The place in East Sussex where bones of a prehistoric man was supposedly found."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Member of old empire, preserved? (5)","output":"### Answer: INCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Member of old empire\n [IN CAN](preserved, as with food in a can\/tin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sour cream offset with acid, nothing less (9)","output":"### Answer: DISAFFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sour\n **Anagram of**(cream\/to beat into a creamy mixture) [\"offset\" **plus**(with) ACID] **minus**(\u2026 less) \"o\"(letter representing 0\/nothing).\nDefn: \u2026\/to alienate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant ice axe initially under murder victim (6)","output":"### Answer: ABELIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"ice axe\" **placed below**(under, in a down clue) ABEL(Biblical murder victim of Cain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature of Riyadh, an oil-rich capital (5)","output":"### Answer: HANOI \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n **Hidden in**(Feature of) \"Riyadh, an oil-rich\".\nDefn: \u2026 city of Vietnam."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick wobbly bottom in goulash, being vulgar (6)","output":"### Answer: KITSCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: vulgar\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wobbly) STICK + **last letter of**(bottom in, in a down clue) \"goulash\".\nDefn: \u2026\/in poor taste, being excessively garish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stoppage in force once beginning to slow (6)","output":"### Answer: STASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stoppage\n STASI(the former\/once secret police force of East Germany) + **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"slow\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fear of novelty washer in replacement of a hip bone (9)","output":"### Answer: NEOPHOBIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fear of novelty\n O(an object shaped like an O, say, a washer\/a flat ring between adjoining surfaces) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(replacement of) A HIP BONE.\nDefn: \u2026\/anything that's new or unfamiliar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl almost taken in by trivial prediction (9)","output":"### Answer: PALMISTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: prediction\n \"miss\"(a young unmarried girl) **minus ****its last letter**(almost) **contained in**(taken in by) PALTRY(trivial\/insignificant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unruly as punks, one finally arrested comes quietly (6,2)","output":"### Answer: SNEAKS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: comes quietly\n **Anagram of**(Unruly) AS PUNKS **containing**(\u2026 arrested\/caught) **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"one\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: across. Murder riled screws, first sign in 1983 18 across (6,7)","output":"### Answer: HITLER DIARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1983 18 across\n HIT(slang for a contracted murder) + **anagram of**(\u2026 screws) RILED + ARIES(the first of the signs in the zodiac)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country quarantining small spaniels? (3-3)","output":"### Answer: YES-MEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: spaniels\n YEMEN(a Middle Eastern country) **containing**(quarantining) S(abbrev. for \"small\").\nDefn: Obsequious persons\/brown-noses described symbolically by \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hair and metallic mineral stink (6)","output":"### Answer: FURORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stink\n FUR(the soft fine hair of some animals) **plus**(and) ORE(metallic mineral\/naturally occurring material from which metals may be extracted).\nDefn: \u2026\/an overt angry reaction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fend off leader of pirates in film (5)","output":"### Answer: REPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fend off\n **1st letter of**(leader of) \"pirates\" **contained in**(in) REEL(a film, or, rather, a section of a film\/movie, from the days when movies, featuring or not featuring pirates, came in physical reels)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Selection of people four originally darn trousers (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Selection of people\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 originally) \"four\" **contained in**(\u2026 trousers) DRAT!(like \"darn!\", a mild expletive).\nDefn: \u2026 for a specific purpose, say, for military service."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shift without cover in cold spell lately in club (6)","output":"### Answer: CUDGEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: club\n \"budge\"(to shift\/to move a little) **minus its 1st letter**(without cover) **contained in**(in) [C(abbrev. for \"cold\") + **last letter of**(\u2026 lately) \"spell\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secure title for letter? (8)","output":"### Answer: LANDLORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\n LAND(to secure\/to gain, as in \"to land a job there\") + LORD(a title for a nobleman).\nDefn: \u2026 of property."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Australian following onslaught is frightened (6)","output":"### Answer: AFRAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: frightened\n A(abbrev. for \"Australian\") + F(abbrev. for \"following\") + RAID(an onslaught\/an attack)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This case is reviewed for discipline (8)","output":"### Answer: CHASTISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: discipline\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is reviewed) THIS CASE.\nDefn: \u2026\/to punish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Device for securing strip of wood in musical instrument (8)","output":"### Answer: KEYBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical instrument\n KEY(with a lock, a device for securing) + BOARD(a strip of wood\/a plank)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lad embracing pursuit in East London gets reward (6)","output":"### Answer: BOUNTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: reward\n BOY(a lad) **containing**(embracing) 'UNT(\"hunt\"\/a pursuit, as may be pronounced by a Cockney in the London East End)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Course announced in beginning (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: beginning\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 announced) \"route\"(a course\/a path from place to place)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Single operator supported by staff and airline in aim (3-3,4)","output":"### Answer: ONE-MAN BAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Single operator\n ON(supported by something underneath) + {[MAN(to staff\/to put employees into an organisation, say) **plus**(and) BA(abbrev. for British Airways)] **contained in**(in) END(an aim\/an objective)}.\n\u2026or the gender-neutral one-person band:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfectly describing mascot's role? (4,1,5)","output":"### Answer: LIKE A CHARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfectly\n [LIKE A CHARM](describing a mascot's role, ie. to bring good luck, like what a charm does).\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"the medicine worked like a charm\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sail in resort by river (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sail\n SPA(a health and beauty resort) **plus**(by) R(abbrev. for \"river\").\nDefn: \u2026, or rather the pole to which it is attached."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rowdy rugby lot's leader enters a French yard (6)","output":"### Answer: UNRULY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rowdy\n [RU(abbrev. for the sport of rugby union) + **1st letter of**(\u2026's leader) \"lot\"] **contained in**(enters) [UN(French for \"a\") + Y(abbrev. for \"yard\", the unit of measurement)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put up with character losing head? That's normal (8)","output":"### Answer: STANDARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: normal\n STAND(to put up with\/to bear with) + \"card\"(a character\/someone who is odd or amusing) **minus its 1st letter**(losing head)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cover part of a watch for ordinary sailor (8)","output":"### Answer: DECKHAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: ordinary sailor\n DECK(to cover\/to adorn with decorations, as in \"deck the halls with\u2026\") + HAND(a part of a watch\/timepiece, specifically a pointer indicating the passage of time \u2013 ironically, such a watch is not a digital one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jerry, maybe, acquires special hair lotion (6)","output":"### Answer: MOUSSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hair lotion\n MOUSE(an example of which\/maybe, is half of the the animated cartoon duo, Tom and Jerry) **containing**(acquires) S(abbrev. for \"special\").\nNot the dessert:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teenager waylays a marine in Isle of Wight town (8)","output":"### Answer: YARMOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Isle of Wight town\n YOUTH(a teenager) **containing**(waylays) [A + RM(abbrev. for a Royal Marine)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Largely uncovered a great deal in vote (6)","output":"### Answer: BALLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: vote\n \"bald\"(uncovered\/bare) **minus its last letter**(Largely \u2026) + LOT(a great deal\/a large number of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Festive joke is usually kept by this very fine type (7)","output":"### Answer: CRACKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Festive joke is usually kept by this,very fine type\n Double defn: 1st: A joke is usually found in this tube used mainly during the Christmas festival; and 2nd: \u2026\/someone who is very admirable and likeable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dishonest practices in professional waste disposal? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: DIRTY WORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dishonest practices\n Cryptic defn: Reference to how one might describe the profession of waste disposal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film studio employee tried desperately to capture Oscar (6)","output":"### Answer: EDITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film studio employee\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 desperately) TRIED **containing**(to capture) O(letter represented by \"Oscar\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leading flier conceals hard pain (4)","output":"### Answer: ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pain\n ACE(a leading flyer, specifically a fighter pilot credited with destroying several enemy aircraft) **containing**(conceals) H(abbrev. for \"hard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ignore reduction by a retailer (8)","output":"### Answer: DISCOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ignore,reduction by a retailer\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top number recalled as potential tearjerker? (5)","output":"### Answer: ONION \n ### Explanation: Definition: potential tearjerker\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 recalled, in a down clue) [NO. I(Number 1\/the top\/the best, with the Roman numeral substitution) + NO(abbrev. for \"number\")].\nDefn: \u2026 when you're peeling it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See director after money, reportedly, being guileless (3-4)","output":"### Answer: DOE-EYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: guileless\n [EYE(to see\/to look at with interest) + D(abbrev. for \"director\")] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **homophone of**(\u2026, reportedly) \"dough\"(slang for \"money\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stock place in middle of hotels for block (7)","output":"### Answer: TRANCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: block\n RANCH(a place for rearing stock\/farm animals like cattle) **contained in**(in) **middle 2 letters of**(middle of) \"hotels\".\nDefn: \u2026\/a specific portion of, eg. a company's shares\/stocks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English master getting cross in Dubai, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: EMIRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dubai, perhaps\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + M(abbrev. for \"master\") **plus**(getting) IRATE(cross\/angry).\nDefn: An example of which\/perhaps is Dubai."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A friend keeps pairs prepared for evaluation (9)","output":"### Answer: APPRAISAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: evaluation\n A + PAL(a friend) **containing**(keeps) **anagram of**(\u2026 prepared) PAIRS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: British colleague, hilarious sort caught short in fuss (8)","output":"### Answer: BALLYHOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: fuss\n B(abbrev. for \"British\") + ALLY(a colleague\/one who shares a common interest with you) + \"hoot\"(a hilarious sort\/someone who is always cracking jokes) **minus its last letter**(caught short)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run lady arranged for household task? (7)","output":"### Answer: LAUNDRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: household task\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 arranged) RUN LADY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sign to stop mate going wild for beef, say (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RED MEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: beef, say\n RED(a sign to\/a colour associated with, \"stop\", as with a red traffic light) + **anagram of**(\u2026 going wild) MATE.\nDefn: An example of which\/say, is beef."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silky wool has note in Greek marketplace (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silky wool\n N(abbrev. for \"note\") **contained in**(in) AGORA(a marketplace in ancient Greece).\nDefn: \u2026 named after, the breed of rabbit it comes from."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Speedy type found in disgrace repeatedly (5)","output":"### Answer: RACER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Speedy type\n **Hidden in**(found in) \"disgrace repeatedly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Measure of speed in strike that's mounted (4)","output":"### Answer: KNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Measure of speed\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 that's mounted, in a down clue) TONK(to strike a heavy blow).\nDefn: \u2026, nautically."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish people working away at Oxford? (8)","output":"### Answer: COBBLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish,people working away at Oxford\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 in slang; and 2nd: Cryptically, those who are working on, such as resoling Oxfords, shoes that is.\nNot working on, but in \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having sex without affection ultimately is sickening (6)","output":"### Answer: AILING \n ### Explanation: Definition: sickening\n \"nailing\"(American slang for having sexual intercourse with) **minus**(without) **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"affection\".\nDefn: \u2026\/troubling\/afflicting someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative leader breaks soft strike deal (4)","output":"### Answer: PACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: deal\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Conservative\" **contained in**(breaks) PAT(a soft strike\/hit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To mate with pint, getting drunk could be one (10)","output":"### Answer: TEMPTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: could be one\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 getting drunk) [  TO MATE **plus**(with) PINT].\nDefn: That is. getting drunk \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A kid with a chilled-out demeanour (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT EASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with a chilled-out demeanour\n A + TEASE(to kid\/to make fun of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Succeed in marrying aristocrat, a man of property (8)","output":"### Answer: LANDLORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a man of property\n LAND(to succeed in obtaining\/getting, maybe a husband or wife) **plus**(marrying) LORD(an aristocrat\/a noble)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grab a nap, having necked last of beer (6)","output":"### Answer: ARREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grab\n [A + REST(to take it easy, by having a nap, say)] **containing**(having necked\/swallowed\/drank) **last letter of**(last of) \"beer\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Big old gun member of the clergy picked up (6)","output":"### Answer: CANNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big old gun\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 picked up) \"canon\"(a member of the clergy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spooner says Le P\u00e9tomane's an object of historic interest (8)","output":"### Answer: ARTEFACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: an object of historic interest\n Spoonerism(Spooner says) [\"farty act\"(entertainment by Le P\u00e9tomane, the French flatulist)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Johnny Morris finally to meet PM in 1971 (6)","output":"### Answer: SHEATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Johnny\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"Morris\"**plus**(to meet) HEATH(Edward, UK Prime Minister in 1971).\nDefn: A prophylactic\/condom, or \u2026 in British slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When people must take on board one or some disparaging remarks (10)","output":"### Answer: ASPERSIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: some disparaging remarks\n AS(when, as in \"as you enter the room\") + PERSONS(people\/beings) **containing**(must take on board) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prison in Texas first to execute crook? (4)","output":"### Answer: CANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: crook\n CAN(American, eg. Texan, slang for \"prison\") + **1st letter of**(first to) \"execute\".\nDefn: \u2026\/a shepherd's hooked staff, a sort of cane."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Particle split by head of thermodynamics in city abroad (6)","output":"### Answer: BOSTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: city abroad\n BOSON(a sub-atomic particle) **containing**(split by) **1st letter of**(head of) \"thermodynamics\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chattering pirate's first to be saved by navy chopper (8)","output":"### Answer: SPEAKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chattering\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"pirate\" **contained in**(to be saved by) [SEA KING](an anti-submarine naval helicopter\/chopper \u2013 originally American, with British and Canadian licensed versions)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old film star that Banksy might do in a toilet? (6)","output":"### Answer: BOGART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old film star\n Cryptic defn: The stuff Banksy, the graffiti artist might do in a toilet\/bog in British slang.\nYou must remember this \u2026\n\"Play it, Sam\":  \u2026 and again, \"Play it, Sam\":  \u2026 and not \"Play it again, Sam\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Topless dress? Rather! (1,3)","output":"### Answer: A BIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rather\n \"habit\"(dress\/loose long clothing worn by nuns and monks) **minus its ****1st letter**(Topless \u2026, in a down clue).\nDefn: \u2026\/a fairly large amount, as a litotes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trousers round ankles possibly set bells off (8)","output":"### Answer: BELTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trousers round ankles\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) SET BELLS.\nDefn: What you might be if your trousers end up round your ankles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Continue to desire a licentious woman? (6)","output":"### Answer: WANTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a licentious woman\n WANT(to desire\/to long for) ON(to continue to\/to carry on)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flute Lance played could create noisy blasts? (10)","output":"### Answer: FLATULENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: could create noisy blasts\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 played) FLUTE LANCE.\n\u2026 cf 19 across"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European article published about revolutionary Pole (8)","output":"### Answer: ANDORRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: European\n [AN(an article in grammar) + RAN(published, an article in a newspaper or magazine, say)] **containing**(about) **reversal of**(revolutionary) ROD(a pole\/a thin straight bar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drop of sherry's more than enough for a little taste (6)","output":"### Answer: SAMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a little taste\n **1st letter of**(Drop of) \"sherry's\" + AMPLE(more than enough\/more than sufficient)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teenagers vandalised houses close to Muslim settlements (10)","output":"### Answer: AGREEMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: settlements\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 vandalised) TEENAGERS **containing**(houses) **last letter of**(close to) \"Muslim\".\nDefn: \u2026 resolving conflicts or disputes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supporters one charged after a scrape (8)","output":"### Answer: ABRASION \n ### Explanation: Definition: scrape\n [BRAS(short for \"brassieres\"\/supporters of female breasts) + ION(an atom or molecule with an electric charge)] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One helping a relative to cross last section of bypass (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One helping\n A + SISTER(a relative viz. a female sibling) **containing**(to cross) **last letter of**(last section of) \"bypass\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Competitive games on the rise, leading to fits of bad temper (6)","output":"### Answer: STROPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fits of bad temper\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 on the rise, in a down clue) SPORTS(competitive games)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Toxic gas from behind engulfing almost all of pub (6)","output":"### Answer: ARSINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Toxic gas\n ARSE(slang for \"behind\"\/one's buttocks) **containing**(engulfing) \"inn\"(a pub\/a watering hole) **mins its last letter**(almost all of \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I take digs from granny that's offensive all round! (6)","output":"### Answer: TENANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: I take digs\n NAN(like \"granny\", a familiar term for one's grandmother) **contained in**(that's\/that has \u2026 all round) TET(the military offensive during the Vietnam War).\nDefn: \u2026\/accommodation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drug that's fine being taken in church (4)","output":"### Answer: COKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug\n OK(abbrev. for \"Okay!\"\/that's fine\/good) **contained in**(being taken in) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).\nDefn: Slang for the drug, cocaine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put one's foot down when presented with energy charge (8)","output":"### Answer: STAMPEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: charge \n STAMPED(put one's foot down heavily, on the ground or on something on the ground) **plus**(when presented with) E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made up for being poorly prepared (6)","output":"### Answer: OFFSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made up for \n OFF(being poorly\/not feeling well) + SET(prepared\/ready to go).\nDefn: \u2026\/compensated for, in part or wholly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goodbye said to old rogue on Tube returning (6-3)","output":"### Answer: TOODLE-PIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goodbye\n TO + **anagram of**(\u2026 rogue) OLD **plus**(on) **reversal of**(\u2026 returning) PIPE(a tube\/a hollow cylinder)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl, I gathered, finds something creepy in the forest (5)","output":"### Answer: LIANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: something creepy in the forest\n LANA(a girl's name) **containing**(\u2026 gathered) I.\nDefn: A creeping vine in the forest.\nWho's creepy?\u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bias against programme in black and white, for instance (6,6)","output":"### Answer: COLOUR SCHEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: black and white, for instance\n COLOUR(as a verb, to bias\/to influence someone against, or for, a particular choice) **plus**(against) SCHEME(a programme\/a large-scale plan for achieving something).\nDefn: \u2026, if one considers, debatably, black and white as colours."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Run-in with leading girl band (4)","output":"### Answer: RING \n ### Explanation: Definition: band\n R(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores) + IN **plus**(with) **1st letter of**(leading) \"girl\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hardy heroine receives letters from all ten, without a single gift! (10)","output":"### Answer: TALENTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: without a single gift\n TESS(heroine in the Thomas Hardy novel, \"Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented\") **containing**(receives) **anagram of**(letters from) ALL TEN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insect damage is found on backstreet, reveal researchers (10)","output":"### Answer: SCIENTISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: researchers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 damage) INSECT + IS **plus**(found on) **reversal of**(back\u2026) ST(abbrev. for \"street\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irritation of one in short sleepover (4)","output":"### Answer: PAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irritation\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026over) NAP(a short sleep\/forty winks).\nDefn: \u2026 as in \"a pain in the neck\/ass\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frowning, one of Fab Four heard brother was in debt (6-6)","output":"### Answer: BEETLE-BROWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frowning\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 heard) \"Beatle\"(one of\/a member of the Beatles, nicknamed the Fab Four) + BR(abbrev. for \"brother\") + OWED(was in debt to someone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New unopened volumes found in hiding places (5)","output":"### Answer: NOOKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hiding places\n N(abbrev. for \"new\") + \"books\"(bound volumes of printed sheets) **minus its 1st letter**(unopened \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On the way out, concluded careful inspection (5-4)","output":"### Answer: GOING-OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: careful inspection\n GOING(on the way out\/in the process of departing) + OVER(concluded\/ended)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pacific islands import south Indian food (6)","output":"### Answer: SAMOSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian food\n SAMOA(country consisting of a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean) **containing**(import) S(abbrev. for \"south\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taken aback from the outset, having been in charge (8)","output":"### Answer: STARTLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taken aback\n START(the outset\/the beginning) + LED(having been in charge\/responsible for showing the way)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place is upside-down by half-term (4)","output":"### Answer: SITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upside-down, in a down clue) IS **plus**(by) **1st 2 letters of**(half-) \"term\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All eager for a try before start of game (4)","output":"### Answer: AGOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: All eager\n A + GO(a try\/an attempt at) **plus**(before) **1st letter of**(start of) \"game\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ghastly look of some municipal lorries (6)","output":"### Answer: PALLOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ghastly look\n **Hidden in**(some) \"municipal lorries\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No one should meddle with this internationally sensitive case (10,3)","output":"### Answer: DIPLOMATIC BAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: No one should meddle with this internationally sensitive case\n Cryptic defn: A case\/pouch, legally protected against being tampered\/meddled with, used to transport documents\/items amongst diplomatic missions and their home government \u2013 material sensitive to international relations."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delight when life model goes to town (8)","output":"### Answer: FELICITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delight\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 model) LIFE **plus**(goes to) CITY(a large town)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son confused as mice ate feline (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SIAMESE CAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: feline\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") + **anagram of**(confused) AS MICE ATE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reaching across tabletop, partygoers spilt gin (10)","output":"### Answer: TRAVERSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reaching across\n **1st letter of**(\u2026top, in a down clue) \"table\" + RAVERS(partygoers\/those at a rave\/a lively event involving dancing and drinking) + **anagram of**(spilt) GIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One demands the best \u2014 often priciest \u2014 variety (13)","output":"### Answer: PERFECTIONIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One demands the best\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 variety) OFTEN PRICIEST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Christian symbol remains a reminder of mortality (10)","output":"### Answer: CROSSBONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: a reminder of mortality\n CROSS(a symbol\/emblem of Christianity) + BONES(remains\/what's left after the meat is gone).\nAnswer: \u2026, or \"skull and crossbones\", symbolising death (or danger), serving to remind one of one's mortality."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It keeps one going when all at sea (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ENGINE ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: It keeps one going when all at sea\n Cryptic defn: That which holds\/keeps the machine that is operating\/going in a craft at sea, literally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scrutiny of very particular year sister joined (8)","output":"### Answer: ANALYSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scrutiny\n ANAL(very particular\/being obsessively orderly and meticulous, perhaps to the point of being a pain in somebody else's ass) + Y(abbrev. for \"year\") **plus**(\u2026 joined) SIS(short for \"sister\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clerical assistant gets right up to the margin (6)","output":"### Answer: VERGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clerical assistant\n R(abbrev. for \"right\") **placed below**(up to, in a down clue) VERGE(the margin\/the edge).\nDefn: \u2026\/an officer in a church assisting the clergy by acting as a caretaker and attendant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shape of both clutch and headlight (4)","output":"### Answer: OVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shape\n OVA(a collection of which, fertilised at the same time, is a clutch) **plus**(and) **1st letter of**(head\u2026) \"light\".\n\"both\" is for the surface, as both clutch and headlight are found in a car."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard work is pointless \u2014 but it's where setters begin (4)","output":"### Answer: GRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's where setters begin\n \"grind\"(hard work\/toil) **minus**(is \u2026less) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"north\", a compass point).\nDefn: \u2026, crossword setters, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dog eating two thousand caterpillars? Only one! (7)","output":"### Answer: CUTWORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: caterpillars? Only one\n CUR(an aggressive dog, especially a mongrel) **containing**(eating) TWO + M(Roman numeral for \"thousand\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remain at Oxford maybe and don't retire (4,2)","output":"### Answer: STAY UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: don't retire\n STAY(to remain\/not move away) + UP(at\/studying at a university, maybe Oxford U).\nDefn: \u2026 to sleep."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quality of authentic meal being reported (8)","output":"### Answer: PROPERTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quality\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 being reported) \"proper tea\"(an authentic\/genuine meal taken in the afternoon).\nDefn: \u2026\/a characteristic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gold container \u2014 on the inside black and a sort of red (6)","output":"### Answer: AUBURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sort of re\n [AU(symbol for the chemical element, gold) + URN(a container\/a tall rounded vase)] **containing**\u2026 on the inside) B(abbrev. for \"black\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Displaying guile, Oscar is terribly irreverent (12)","output":"### Answer: SACRILEGIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: irreverent\n **Anagram of**(Displaying \u2026 terribly) GUILE, OSCAR IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obstructive international organisation attended by soldier wearing flashy stuff (10)","output":"### Answer: UNOBLIGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obstructive\n UNO(abbrev. for the international United Nations Organisation) **plus**(attended by) GI(nickname for a US soldier) **contained in**(wearing) BLING(flashy stuff\/expensive and showy possessions as an indication of wealth or status, including such jewelry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hooligan facing test, all about being female, not ladylike (6)","output":"### Answer: TOMBOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: being female, not ladylike\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, all about) [YOB(a hooligan\/a lout) **plus**(facing) MOT(a test undergone by road vehicles in the UK to prove their roadworthiness)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like the Queen's coach, moving her onwards (5-5)","output":"### Answer: HORSE-DRAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like the Queen's coach\n **Anagram of**(moving) HER ONWARDS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take a risk, as a tree surgeon might? (2,3,2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: GO OUT ON A LIMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take a risk\n A tree surgeon might literally do this while performing his\/her job."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In one's element here! (6)","output":"### Answer: INDIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: In\n The chemical element whose symbol is IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Herb providing revenue for the farmer, we hear? (8)","output":"### Answer: AGRIMONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Herb\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) \"agri-money\"(what one might call revenue obtained from agriculture as practised by a farmer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loud crone holding gentleman back (6)","output":"### Answer: GARISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loud\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) [HAG(a crone\/an old ugly woman) **containing**(holding) SIR(a form of address for a gentleman)].\nDefn: \u2026\/obtrusively showy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What may help car to restoration of power (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TOW ROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What may help car\n  TO + **anagram of**(restoration of) POWER.\nDefn: \u2026 that has broken down\/is powerless."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hat on old Mafia boss (4)","output":"### Answer: CAPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mafia boss\n CAP(a hat\/headwear) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) O(abbrev. for \"old\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thought badly and used 23 4 ineffectively? (4,1,3,4)","output":"### Answer: TOOK A DIM VIEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thought badly\n If a photographer used a light meter\/solution to 23,4 ineffectively\/wrongly, then he\/she might have taken a photo that turned out dark\/dim."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like the supreme ruler with the ultimate in sumptuous loose attire (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: loose attire\n [OVER ALL](descriptive of\/like the supreme\/highest of all, ruler) **plus**(with) **last letter of**(the ultimate in) \"sumptuous\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The lowly worker \u2014 being released, he'd plod on (6)","output":"### Answer: TRUDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plod on \n [\"The\" + \"drudge\"(the lowly worker\/one given menial and tedious labour] **minus**(being released\u2026) \"he'd\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How can spitting feathers make one miserable? (4,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: DOWN IN THE MOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: miserable\n Cryptic defn: Reference to literally having feathers\/down in one's mouth\/the spitting organ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Block opportunity for provisional admittance to theatre (8)","output":"### Answer: STOPPAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Block\n OPP(abbrev. for \"opportunity\") **contained in**(\u2026 admittance to) STAGE(the theatre\/the acting and associated professions).\nI'm not certain of the role of \"provisional\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Public relations (6)","output":"### Answer: PEOPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Public relations\n Cryptic defn: Those with whom you relate to, in the general population."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surrealist's core determination (4)","output":"### Answer: GRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: determination\n **Middle letters of**(\u2026's core) \"Magritte\"(Rene, the Belgian surrealist artist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comes out with previous demands (8)","output":"### Answer: EXCLAIMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comes out with\n EX-(prefix signifying former\/previous) + CLAIMS(demands\/formal requests)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Counter with \"spend or be damned!\" (7)","output":"### Answer: RESPOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Counter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 be damned) SPEND OR.\nDefn: \u2026\/to react to."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's descriptive of Yellowstone and Yosemite but it's pants! (1-6)","output":"### Answer: Y-FRONTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pants\n How to describe \"Yellowstone \" and \"Yosemite\", ie. having the letter \"Y\" at the front\/start (or Y-fronted, to be more exact).\nDefn: A form of underwear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When a suit's to be pressed, one can do it for you! (8)","output":"### Answer: ADVOCATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: When a suit's to be pressed, one can do it for you\n Cryptic defn: Reference to bringing forward\/pressing a lawsuit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Without it, guilty as charged, which is shocking (4)","output":"### Answer: UGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: shocking \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 as charged) \"guilty\" **minus**(Without) \"it\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eve begins correspondence in this philosophical issue (6)","output":"### Answer: ETHICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: philosophical issue \n E(abbrev. for \"Eve\"\/evening) + [**1st letter of**(begins \u2026) \"correspondence\" **contained in**(in) THIS]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On the farm, one's outrageously daring between the lines (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LAND GIRL \n ### Explanation: Definition: On the farm, one\n **Anagram of**(outrageously) DARING **contained in**(between the) L,L(2 x abbrev. for \"line\").\nDefn: \u2026, during WWII as a member of the Women's Land Army."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The fewer the hits, the more successful it's been! (5,5,4)","output":"### Answer: GREEN CROSS CODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The fewer the hits, the more successful it's been\n Cryptic defn: In the UK, the set of procedures designed to reduce the number of vehicles hitting pedestrians crossing streets."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prize Scotch two-thirds gone, drunk by youth (5)","output":"### Answer: BOOTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prize\n 'Scotch\" **minus 4 out of its 6 letters**(two-thirds gone) **contained in**(drunk by) BOY(youth\/lad)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marksman gets the bird, right? (6)","output":"### Answer: SNIPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marksman\n SNIPE(a wading bird) + R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organisation quick to measure disconnect (8)","output":"### Answer: UNFASTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: disconnect\n UN(abbrev. for the United Nations Organisation) + FAST(quick\/at great pace) **plus**(to) EN(a unit of measurement of space used in printing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retailers chasing cyclist are wide boys! (7,7)","output":"### Answer: WHEELER DEALERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wide boys\n DEALERS(retailers\/those who buy and sell) **placed below**(chasing, in a down clue) WHEELER(what you might call one on wheels\/a cyclist).\nDefn: \u2026\/those who use devious or unscrupulous or dishonest means to achieve their ends."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American's tone is trouble for state (8)","output":"### Answer: COLORADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\n COLOR(the American spelling of \"colour\"\/tone\/shade in relation to music or pigments) + ADO(trouble\/a bother).\nDefn: \u2026 in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carrying on? No, so gone off to make love (9)","output":"### Answer: STALEMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carrying on? No\n STALE(gone off\/be no longer fresh nor pleasant) + MATE(to make love\/to copulate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Impressive Ealing comedy first to feature detective (4)","output":"### Answer: EPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impressive\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 first) \"Ealing comedy\" **containing**(to feature) PI(abbrev. for \"private investigator\/detective)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: H has the advantage! (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HEAD START \n ### Explanation: Definition: advantage\n A reverse clue: H = \"**START**\" of the word \"**HEAD**\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Laid on expert who struggled to keep date (8)","output":"### Answer: PROVIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Laid on\n PRO(short for \"professional\"\/an expert in a particular field) + VIED(struggled\/competed for) **containing**(to keep) D(abbrev. for \"date\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Profanity on island in Essex (8)","output":"### Answer: FOULNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Profanity,island in Essex\n Double defn.\nThe road (tide willing) to Foulness:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Partially collapsed during recess (4)","output":"### Answer: APSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: recess\n **Hidden in**(Partially) \"collapsed\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gift, for example, wrapped in something ornate (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gift\n EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/for example) **contained in**(wrapped in) LACY(ornate\/like lace, a delicate and decorative fabric)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mrs Grundy is cautious and wise? Not half! (5)","output":"### Answer: PRUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mrs Grundy\n \"prudential\"(cautious and wise\/acting carefully and thoughtfully) **minus 5 of its 10 letters**(Not half).\nDefn: \u2026\/one with very conventional ideas of propriety, originating from the name of a fictional character."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant rejected a kind of strike after one fellow sacked (7)","output":"### Answer: FUCHSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n **Reversal of**(rejected) [A + -ISH(suffix denoting \"like\/kind of\" as in \"fiendish\") + \"cuff\"(to strike a blow with an open hand) **minus**(one \u2026 sacked) \"f\"(abbrev. for \"fellow\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current protection scheme in tatters \u2014 need extremely qualified expert (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: TEST AND TRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current protection scheme\n **Anagram of**(in) [TATTERS + **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 extremely) \"need\"] + ACE(qualified expert).\nDefn: A Covid-19 jargon: a procedure to try to contain the epidemic.\nAnd perhaps the surface is a commentary on the way it's being handled."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Widespread infections gathered speed? I'm in charge, initially (9)","output":"### Answer: EPIDEMICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Widespread infections\n **Anagram of**(gathered) SPEED? I'M + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"in charge\".\nDefn: A topical term."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attempt to stay safe at the moment \u2014 in support at first (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: STAY AT HOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attempt to stay safe\n [AT HOME](in one's house) **placed after**(\u2026 at first) STAY(a support\/a rope or rod supporting a ship's mast, say).\nDefn: Another topical term."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Life of Brian not getting an Oscar? (4)","output":"### Answer: BRIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Life\n \"Brian\" **minus**(not getting) \"an\" + O(letter represented by \"Oscar\" in the phonetic alphabet).\nDefn: \u2026\/vigour in style or performance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 17 accomplished nothing with firm and in government (4,7)","output":"### Answer: DIDO HARDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17\n DID(accomplished\/achieved) + O(letter representing 0\/nothing) **plus**(with) HARD(firm\/set) **plus**(and) IN + G(abbrev. for \"government\").\nDefn: A Baroness\/solution to 17 down, who also happens to be in Parliament\/an arm of the UK government.\nAnother topical reference."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rallies, as before, when looks like holding (11)","output":"### Answer: REASSEMBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rallies, as before\n AS(when\/at the same moment, as in \"as you do this, you should do that\") **contained in**(\u2026 holding) RESEMBLES(looks like\/with similar appearance).\nDefn: What a large group can do post-Covid-19 what they used to do before Covid-19 \u2026 hopefully."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amorous behaviour not un\u00adknown in secluded little spot (4)","output":"### Answer: NOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: secluded little spot\n \"nooky\"(sexual intercourse\/amorous behaviour) **minus**(not) \"y\"(symbol for an unknown quantity in maths)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bungling Boris maybe completely lost \u2014 it has been said before (9)","output":"### Answer: ITERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: it has been said before\n \"alliteration\"(an example of which\/maybe is \"Bungling Boris\") **minus**(\u2026 lost) \"all\"(completely\/wholly).\nAnother commentary?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is it as one originally maintained? (5)","output":"### Answer: IOTAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is\n IT AS ***containing***(\u2026 maintained) **1st letter of**(\u2026 originally) \"one\".\nDefn:  \u2026\/plural of I, upper case \"iota\", the ninth letter in the Greek alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goal? Fail to score with keeper getting back (7)","output":"### Answer: MISSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goal\n MISS(fail to score, in a football match, say) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(\u2026 getting back) NO.I(abbrev. for \"Number 1\", with the Roman numeral substitution, that is often the number on a football team's goalkeeper's jersey).\nDefn: \u2026\/a quest.\n\u2026 often, but not always:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rest have told a story earlier (3,4)","output":"### Answer: LIE DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rest\n OWN(to have\/to possess) **placed after**(\u2026 earlier) LIED(told a story\/an untruth)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fixation with France and French \u2014 want to be guillotined! (6)","output":"### Answer: FETISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fixation\n F(International Vehicle Registration Code for France) + ET(French for \"and\") + \"wish\"(to want\/to hope for) **minus ****its 1st letter**(to be guillotined\/to have head cut off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Virginia entering picked up bow tie at first and a possible alternative (6)","output":"### Answer: CRAVAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a possible alternative\n VA(abbrev. for \"Virginia\", a US state) **contained in**(entering) [**reversal of**(picked up, in a down clue) ARC(a bow\/a part of curve such as part of a circle's circumference) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"tie\"].\nDefn: \u2026 to a bow tie."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dessert was served as flight attendant was called (10)","output":"### Answer: STEWARDESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: as flight attendant was called\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 served) DESSERT WAS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letter on where to drink beer (5)","output":"### Answer: ALEPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Letter\n ALE(beer, which can be obtained at a \u2026) PH(abbrev. for \"public house\"\/a pub, where one can drink).\nDefn: First \u2026 in the Hebrew alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beat prince \u2014 one kept celebrating achievement (9)","output":"### Answer: TRIUMPHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: celebrating achievement\n [TRUMP(to beat\/to better) + HAL(Prince Henry in Shakespeare's plays Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, from the diminutive for \"Henry\")] **containing**(\u2026 kept) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guide leaving town \u2014 he knows what's coming (4)","output":"### Answer: SEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: he knows what's coming\n \"steer\"(to guide\/to pilot) **minus**(leaving \u2026) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"town\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drops environmentally unfriendly car India produced (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ACID RAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drops environmentally unfriendly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 produced) CAR INDIA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lives lost in Kansas city \u2014 manage to move (8)","output":"### Answer: DISLODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: manage to move\n [IS(lives\/exists) + L(abbrev. for \"lost\", in, say, football league tables for matches lost)] **contained in**(in) DODGE(city in Kansas State, USA)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heading for Spitalfields, one Ripper suspect's an underworld figure (10)","output":"### Answer: PROSERPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an underworld figure\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 suspect) [**1st letter of**(Heading for) \"Spitalfields\" + ONE  + RIPPER].\nDefn: Roman equivalent of the Greek Persephone, the goddess of vegetation, and wife of Hades with whom she rules the Underworld\/Hell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I am one to tolerate drug-taking naked king (6)","output":"### Answer: BEARER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I am one to tolerate\n E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy) **contained in**(\u2026-taking) [BARE(naked\/unclothed) + R(abbrev. for \"Rex\"\/king)].\nDefn: \u2026\/to bear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hoskins must wear contraceptive covering, being hot stuff! (8)","output":"### Answer: CAPSICUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: hot stuff\n I(the setter of this puzzle, using the self-referential pronoun) **contained in**(must wear) [CAP(contraceptive device\/a diaphragm for the female, aka the Dutch cap, as opposed to the French variety) + SCUM(a layer of dirty or unpleasant-looking material covering\/on the surface of a liquid)].\nIs the setter bragging here?!  (Just kidding!)\nDefn: \u2026, in the culinary sense.\nThere's capsicum:\n\u2026 and then there's capsicum:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Paris, bed group of soldiers in unit (5)","output":"### Answer: LITRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unit\n LIT(French, as spoken in Paris, for \"bed\"\/piece of furniture you would, normally, sleep in) + RE(abbrev. for \"Royal Engineers\", soldiers in the engineering branch of the British Army).\nDefn: \u2026 of volumetric measurement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Song and dance singer recalled chart success in Love (9)","output":"### Answer: ADORATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Love\n ADO(a song and dance\/an unnecessary fuss) + RAT(an informant\/a singer betraying his\/her associates) + **reversal of**(recalled) [NO.I](abbrev. for Number One, the most successful number in the popular music chart, with the Roman numeral substitution)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Possibly treaties meet with anger, rioting and touch of sadness (10)","output":"### Answer: AGREEMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possibly treaties\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, rioting) [MEET **plus**(with) ANGER] **plus**(and) **1st letter of**(touch of) \"sadness\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One little doggy running around island (4)","output":"### Answer: BALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 running around) [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + LAB(short\/little for \"Labrador\", a doggy breed).\nDefn: \u2026 in Indonesia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor seen with Her Maj grabbing posh bloke giving the fingers? (7)","output":"### Answer: SALUTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloke giving the fingers\n SALT(an informal term for a sailor, for obvious reasons) **plus**(seen with) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", Her Majesty the Queen\/Her Maj) **containing**(grabbing) U(letter denoting \"upper-class\"\/posh).\nDefn: What you might, politely, call one who gives the 2-finger salute\/V-sign, the rude gesture."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Van Gogh was halfway to being this brave, having lost head (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Van Gogh was halfway to being this\n \"fearless\"(brave) **minus ****its 1st letter**(having lost head).\nDefn: \u2026, after having cut off one ear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn on debtor that's ready for it after bit of petting (5,2)","output":"### Answer: POWER UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn on\n [OWER(a debtor\/one who owes somebody else) + UP(ready for it, as in \"are you up to it\", whatever \"it\" is)] **placed after**(after) **1st letter of**(bit of) \"petting\".\nDefn: \u2026 an electrical device, say, a computer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daily forced to ditch front cover in farcical event (7)","output":"### Answer: CHARADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: farcical event\n CHAR(short for \"charwoman\/a daily\/a woman who is employed to clean in a house of office) + \"made\"(forced to\/compelled to) **minus ****its 1st letter**(to ditch front cover).\nDefn: \u2026\/a pretence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ultimately defines actor as one acting other than they are (4)","output":"### Answer: SHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: one acting other than they are\n **Last letter of**(Ultimately) \"defines\" + HAM(not a good\/an awkward stage actor).\nShould that be \"he is\" rather than \"they are\"?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dander gets up with game woman who's really dominant (6,4)","output":"### Answer: GRANDE DAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: woman who's really dominant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 gets up) [DANDER **plus**(with) GAME].\nDefn: \u2026 in a particular field of activity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad face lift gets foremost of doctors distressed (9)","output":"### Answer: AFFLICTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: distressed\n **Anagram of**(Bad) FACE LIFT **plus**(gets) **1st letter of**(foremost of) \"doctors\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flatulent? In the end, booze can give you wind (5)","output":"### Answer: TWINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wind\n **Last letter of**(\u2026? In the end) \"Flatulent\" + WINE(booze\/alcoholic drink).\nDefn: The verb not the noun!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A couple of lines with Large Earl in motor and things are ok! (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ALL CLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: things are ok\n A + L,L(a couple of abbrev. for \"line\") **plus**(with) {[L(abbrev. for \"large\") + E(abbrev. for \"Earl\")] **contained in**(in) CAR(an automobile\/a motor, informally)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fighter, perhaps with bit of tan and heavenly body (6)","output":"### Answer: PLANET \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavenly body\n PLANE(an example of which\/perhaps is the fighter aircraft) **plus**(with) **1st letter of**(bit of) \"tan\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Airs shown by a daughter during posh formal dances (7)","output":"### Answer: BALLADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Airs\n [A + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\")] **contained in**(during) BALLS(posh\/grand formal dances).\nDefn: \u2026\/songs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: German dons behind blue atmospheric phenomenon (9)","output":"### Answer: AFTERGLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: atmospheric phenomenon\n G(abbrev. for \"German\") **contained in**(dons) [AFTER(behind\/coming later than) + LOW(blue\/feeling sad\/down).\nThere's afterglow:\n\u2026 and then there's afterglow:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He is one not lacking bit of nous, but simple (10)","output":"### Answer: ELEMENTARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: simple\n ELEMENT(helium, whose chemical symbol is \"He\" is one such) + \"nary\"(not, as in \"nary a word was said\") **minus ****1st letter of**(lacking bit of) \"nous\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Missionary position is used in Antilles regularly (7)","output":"### Answer: APOSTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Missionary\n POS(abbrev. for \"position\") **contained in**(is used in) **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"Antilles\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lose your rag as rubbish son needs to get up (4)","output":"### Answer: SNAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lose your rag\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 needs to get up, in a down clue) [PAN(to rubbish\/to criticise severely) + S(abbrev. for \"son\")].\nDefn: \u2026\/temper\/cool."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One heading to nightclub to tuck into brew or a Bud (5)","output":"### Answer: CHINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Bud\n [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **1st letter of**(heading to) \"nightclub\"] **contained in**(to tuck into) CHA(a brew\/cuppa tea).\nDefn: \u2026\/buddy\/mate\/\"china plate\" in rhyming slang. Not Budweiser."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hills soldiers and devout duke climbed close to Leeds (7)","output":"### Answer: MENDIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hills\n MEN(soldiers, specifically ordinary members in the military as distinct from the officers) **plus**(and) **reversal of**(\u2026 climbed, in a down clue) [PI(short for \"pious\"\/religiously devout) + D(abbrev. for \"duke\")] + **last letter of**(close to) \"Leeds\".\nDefn: Range of limestone \u2026 in Somerset, England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Line of speed (6)","output":"### Answer: CAREER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Line,speed\n Double defn: 1st: A branch of activity\/one's occupation, as in \"line of work\"; and 2nd: To move at speed and in an uncontrolled way."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man on Later playing purely to show off? (10)","output":"### Answer: ORNAMENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: purely to show off\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 playing) MAN ON LATER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discharge English soldier that's hit volunteers from the south (9)","output":"### Answer: EMANATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discharge\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + MAN(a soldier, cf. 8 down) + **reversal of**(\u2026 from the south, in a down clue) [NOI(No.1\/chart success\/a hit, cf. 11 across) + TA(abbrev. for the \"Territorial Army\", consisting of volunteers)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saucy sort of advance leads to absolutely torrid affair (7)","output":"### Answer: PASSATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saucy sort\n PASS(an amorous or sexual advance\/overture made to somebody who has some body, say) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(leads to) \"absolutely torrid affair\". A meaningful surface.\nDefn: \u2026\/sort of sauce used in Italian cuisine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist involved in track by America or Bread (7)","output":"### Answer: PARATHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bread\n RA(abbrev. for \"Royal Academician\", a member of the Royal Academy of Arts\/an artist) **contained in**(involved in) [PATH(a track\/a trail) + A(abbrev. for \"America\")].\nAnd of course, America and Bread were 2 pop groups who cut many music tracks in their time.\nThere's paratha:\n\u2026 and then there's paratha:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is it possible that a half-cut European is a state? (6)","output":"### Answer: CANADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a state\n CAN?(is it possible?\/can be done?) + A + \"Dane\"(one from Denmark, Europe) **minus its last 2 letters**(half-cut \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peak time's ending! Vacation at front with English break? (7)","output":"### Answer: EVEREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peak\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's ending) \"time\" + **1st letter of**(\u2026 at front) \"Vacation\" **plus**(with) E(abbrev. for \"English\") + REST(a break from\/a pause in an activity).\nDefn: \u2026 in the Himalayas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Okay by the cops to bump off leading liberal? That's terrible! (5)","output":"### Answer: AWFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: terrible\n \"lawful\"(okay by the cops\/not having to involve them) **minus 1st letter of**(to bump off leading) \"liberal\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Palliative primarily given to sick? (4)","output":"### Answer: PILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: given to sick\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"Palliative\" **plus**(given to) ILL(sick).\nDefn: Something given to the sick, which could be a palliative in the form of a pill.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put out of action on account of dreadfully bad lies (7)","output":"### Answer: DISABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put out of action\n **Anagram of**(dreadfully) BAD LIES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wasted time and faded away, having embraced everyone (7)","output":"### Answer: DALLIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wasted time\n DIED(faded away\/disappeared gradually) **containing**(having embraced) ALL(everyone\/every man jack)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's stupidly loaded on to ship \u2014 it yields no profit (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DEAD LOSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: it yields no profit\n **Anagram of**(What's stupidly) LOADED **plus**(on to) SS(abbrev. for \"steamship\", as used in such ships' names)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Break outside school, as a sort of discipline (9)","output":"### Answer: RESTRAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sort of discipline\n REST(a break\/a pause from activity) **containing**(outside) TRAIN(to school\/to teach).\nDefn: \u2026 one would exercise."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note something that is supposed to make you feel better (5)","output":"### Answer: TONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note,something that is supposed to make you feel better\n Double defn: 1st: The keynote in a musical piece; and 2nd:  \u2026 \u2013 no supposition if you add gin.\n\u2026 if it worked with Moses \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mother's suffering \u2014 residence ultimately needed? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: REST HOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: residence ultimately needed\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 suffering) MOTHER'S + **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"residence\".\nDefn: Where a suffering mother might need to be placed ultimately.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Able to go through without a hint of resistance (6)","output":"### Answer: CLEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Able\n \"cleave\"(to go through\/to make a way through something, as if to split it) **minus**(without) \"a\" + **1st letter of**(hint of) \"resistance\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discontinue supporting raffle (8)","output":"### Answer: WITHDRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discontinue\n WITH(supporting\/backing, as in \"I'm with you on that\") + DRAW(a raffle\/a lottery where winners are selected by random means)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knife one of a pair carried by revolutionary? Just the opposite (7)","output":"### Answer: MACHETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knife\n MATE(one of a pair\/one half of a coupling) **containing**(carried by \u2026? Just the opposite) CHE(Guevara, Argentinian revolutionary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to become less enraged after soldier's story (7)","output":"### Answer: PARABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: story\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"become less enraged\" **placed after**(after) PARA(short for \"paratrooper\", a soldier dropped by parachute into battle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close to cancelling amateur fight (4)","output":"### Answer: BOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fight\n \"about\"(close to\/more or less) **minus**(cancelling) \"a\"(abbrev. for \"amateur\").\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"he survived a bout with a virus infection\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preacher performing live on stage lacks authority essentially (10)","output":"### Answer: EVANGELIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preacher\n **Anagram of**(performing) [\"live on stage\" **minus**(lacks) **middle letter of**(\u2026 essentially) \"authority\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal caught earlier by old farm worker (6)","output":"### Answer: COTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: old farm worker\n OTTER(an aquatic mammal) **placed after**(\u2026 earlier) C(abbrev. for \"caught\", as in cricket scores).\nDefn: \u2026, formerly, occupying a cottage in return for the work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son heard about Omani leader celebrated in legends (7)","output":"### Answer: STORIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: celebrated in legends\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") + TRIED(heard\/judged in a court hearing\/trial) **containing**(about) **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Omani\".\nDefn: \u2026\/stories."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn out well for Miranda's dad? Not entirely (7)","output":"### Answer: PROSPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn out well\n \"Prospero\"(Miranda's dad\/father in Shakespeare's The Tempest) **minus ****its last letter**(Not entirely)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It serves as a warning for meat eating earl (6)","output":"### Answer: BEACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: It serves as a warning\n BACON(meat, specifically, cured meat from the back or sides of a pig) **containing**(eating) E(abbrev. for \"earl\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow countryman Sepp's back living in converted attic room (10)","output":"### Answer: COMPATRIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fellow countryman\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's back) \"Sepp\" **contained in**(living in) **anagram of**(converted) ATTIC ROOM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dead monotonous (4)","output":"### Answer: FLAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dead,monotonous\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, as with a battery, say; and 2nd: Without any variation\/dull."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy time touring Italy's principal island (7)","output":"### Answer: MADEIRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\n MAD(crazy\/nuts) + ERA(a long period of time) **containing**(touring) **1st letter of**(\u2026's principal) \"Italy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pretend to be with it around left-leaning Australian guy on ecstasy (7)","output":"### Answer: IMITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretend to be\n IT **containing**(around) **reversal of**(left-leaning, in an across clue) [A(abbrev. for \"Australian\") + TIM(a guy\/man's name)] + E(abbrev. for the drug Ecstasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Propose for election in Maine \u2013 not surprisingly (8)","output":"### Answer: NOMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Propose for election\n **Anagram of**(not surprisingly) MAINE \u2013 NOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spirit shown by City (6)","output":"### Answer: GENEVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spirit,City\n Double defn: 1st: Dutch gin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extend help in return (8)","output":"### Answer: COMEBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: return\n COME(to extend\/to reach, as in \"the plains come right to the foot of the mountains\") + BACK(to help\/to provide support).\nDefn: \u2026 to a former state of popularity or fame, as in \"vinyl is making a comeback\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meet in French bar (9)","output":"### Answer: ENCOUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meet\n EN(French for the preposition \"in\") + COUNTER(a bar\/a long narrow high table from behind and over which drinks are served)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Still constant (4)","output":"### Answer: EVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still,constant\n Double defn: 1st: Used to emphasise comparisons, as in, \"I like him even less than before\"; and 2nd: \u2026\/without variation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: International agreement in support of politician having freedom from punishment (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPUNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: freedom from punishment\n I(abbrev. for \"international\") + [UNITY(agreement\/harmony) **placed below**(in support of, in a down clue) MP(abbrev. for \"Member of Parliament\", an elected politician)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Timeless painting seen in set acquired with much effort (4-6)","output":"### Answer: HARD-EARNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: acquired with much effort\n \"art\"(a form of which is painting) **minus**(\u2026less) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **contained in**(seen in) HARDENED(set\/solidified, as wet concrete becomes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conversation cut short by religious leader (5)","output":"### Answer: RABBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious leader\n \"rabbit\"(a conversation) **minus its last letter**(cut short).\nDefn: \u2026 of the Jewish faith."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working at first on heart shaped flower arrangement (6)","output":"### Answer: WREATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower arrangement\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"Working\" **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **anagram of**(\u2026 shaped) HEART."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pull out of the Spanish climbing party right away (5)","output":"### Answer: LEAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pull out\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 climbing, in a down clue) EL(Spanish for the article \"the\") + \"rave\"(a lively party with dancing and drinking) **minus**(\u2026 away) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belief in nature (10)","output":"### Answer: PERSUASION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belief,nature\n Double defn: 1st: A belief or set of beliefs, especially political or religious ones, as in \"he was of the Marxist persuasion\"; and 2nd: Type\/sort, as in \"peoples of the Latin persuasion\", a somewhat humorous usage as an extension the former definition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former secretary introduced to sect by head of English is free from blame (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCULPATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: free from blame\n EX-(prefix denoting \"former\"\/once) + [PA(abbrev. for \"private assistant\"\/someone's secretary) **contained in**(introduced to) CULT(a sect\/a group of people with a persuasion regarded by others as strange)] **plus**(by) **1st letter of**(head of) \"English\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cowardly to withdraw statement implicating soldiers (8)","output":"### Answer: RECREANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cowardly\n RECANT(to withdraw a statement\/to declare a reversal of one's once-held opinion or belief) **containing**(implicating) RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers, soldiers in an arm of the British Army)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cursed person from Botswana the Magician! (8)","output":"### Answer: ANATHEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cursed person\n **Hidden in**(from) \"Botswana: the Magician\".\nDefn: \u2026\/one who is thoroughly disliked."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Letter about returning to Jenny oddly lacking insight (6)","output":"### Answer: ACUMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: insight\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning, in a down clue) [MU(letter in the Greek alphabet) + CA(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about when refering to a year, or a period of years)] **plus**(to) \"Jenny\" **minus its 1st, 3rd and 5th letters** (oddly lacking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At present concerned with a situation doomed to failure (2-3)","output":"### Answer: NO-WIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a situation doomed to failure\n NOW(at present\/at this instant) + IN(concerned with\/occupied in or with, as in \"she was in the film industry\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Massachusetts mother and brothel keeper (5)","output":"### Answer: MADAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: brothel keeper\n MA(abbrev. for Massachusetts, the American state) + DAM(the mother\/female parent of an animal, especially a domestic mammal).\nDefn: \u2026 and we start our letters \"Dear sir\/madam \u2026\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep secret papers in a couple of heaps (4)","output":"### Answer: HIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep secret\n ID(abbrev. for \"identity\", used to refer to identification papers) **contained in**(in) **1st 2 letters of**(a couple of) \"heaps\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He dealt with state affairs a lot \u2014 wrong description of Boris? (1,6,2,2,5,3)","output":"### Answer: A FATHER OF AT LEAST SIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: description of Boris\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dealt with \u2026) [HE + STATE AFFAIRS A LOT] + X(a mark indicating a wrong answer, say).\nDefn: \u2026 Johnson, who has fathered six children and, maybe, plus an unknown number.\nA clever surface. My LOI as I'm not current with British affairs, state or otherwise."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gridlock on motorway going west \u2014 go east (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gridlock\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 going west, in an across clue) MI(M1 the north-south UK motorway, with the Roman numeral substitution) + PASS(go\/move in a specified direction) + E(abbrev. for \"east\").\n\u2026 yes, the other way."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rudeness reciprocated leads to extremely serious complaint (5)","output":"### Answer: PILES \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 reciprocated) LIP(rudeness\/impertinence) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(leads to) \"extremely serious\".\nDefn: \u2026, specifically, haemorrhoids."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clue's naughty about great man having a roving eye (9)","output":"### Answer: LECHEROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: having a roving eye\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 naughty) CLUE'S **containing**(about) HERO(a great man\/one who is admired)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Big Mike trapped by scary alien space travellers (6,4)","output":"### Answer: COSMIC RAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: space travellers\n [OS(abbrev. for outsize\/big, as used in sizes of clothing) + MIC(like \"mike\", informal term for a microphone)] **contained in**(trapped by) **anagram of**(\u2026 alien) SCARY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One repeatedly fired from EastEnders (4)","output":"### Answer: STEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One repeatedly fired\n **Hidden in**(from) \"EastEnders\".\nDefn: Short for a particular automatic weapon."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Needing breaks? Could be Amazon job on the line (6,6)","output":"### Answer: ENGINE DRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: job on the line\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 breaks) NEEDING + RIVER(an example of which\/could be, the Amazon in S. America).\nDefn: \u2026, a railway line, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very short, my youngsters (4)","output":"### Answer: LADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: youngsters\n \"Vlad's\"(my\/the setter's, with Vlad using the self-referential possessive pronoun) ***minus***( short) \"v\"(abbrev. for \"very\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weird \u2014 say, who'd be taking you inside old knocking shop? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BAWDY HOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old knocking shop\n **Anagram of**(Weird) SAY, WHO'D BE **containing**(taking \u2026 inside) U(a substitute for \"you\", as in \"U-Drive\" or in texting).\nDefn: An old term for a \u2026\/brothel, where you pay for your knocks."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer's block getting worse? Initially, yes (9)","output":"### Answer: HEMINGWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n [HEM IN](to block\/to contain) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 Initially) \"getting worse\" + AY(yes\/agreed).\nDefn: Ernest, American writer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tenant doesn't have right key (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: key\n \"renter\"(a tenant\/one who occupies a rented property) **minus**(doesn't have) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\").\nDefn: \u2026 on your computer keyboard."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City in retreat \u2014 Coventry wingers showing good form (7)","output":"### Answer: DECENCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: good form\n [EC(abbrev. for \"Eastern Central\", the postal code area that includes almost all of the City of London) **contained in**(in) DEN(a retreat\/one's private room)] + **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 wingers) \"Coventry\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Name going up in the early stages (7)","output":"### Answer: NASCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the early stages\n N(abbrev. for \"name\") + ASCENT(going up\/a climb up)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American star wearing nothing upstaged by a furry animal (6)","output":"### Answer: ALPACA \n ### Explanation: Definition: furry animal\n \"Al Pacino\"(American movie star of The Godfather fame) **with** [\"in\"(wearing\/clothed in) + \"o\"(letter representing 0\/nothing)] **replaced by**(upstaged by) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red colour largely visible amongst evidence of fire (6)","output":"### Answer: ABLUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\n \"blue\"(a colour) **minus ****its last letter**(largely visible) **contained in**(amongst) ASH(evidence of\/what remains after fire)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jailed German boy, cunning little pest (7,3)","output":"### Answer: HESSIAN FLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: little pest\n HESS(Rudolf, German Nazi who was captured and jailed) + IAN(a boy's name) + FLY(cunning\/shrewd)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of state is stock market malefactor? No way! (5)","output":"### Answer: RULER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Head of state\n \"rustler\"( a market malefactor\/one who rounds up and steals stock\/cattle, sheep or horses) **minus**(No) \"st\"(abbrev. for street\/a way)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wish to travel? Minimal cost when cycling (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ITCHY FEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wish to travel\n [TITCHY(minimal\/tiny) + FEE(a cost\/a charge for a service)] **with its 1st letter moved to the end**(when cycling)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Phil's number one cut \u2014 that was close! (4)","output":"### Answer: PHEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: that was close\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's number one) \"Phil\" + HEW(to cut down\/to chop)\nDefn: An expression of relief after a close shave."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lively and encouraging, though not winning (8)","output":"### Answer: SPORTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lively\n \"supportive\"(encouraging\/uplifting) **minus**(though not) \"up\"(winning\/in the lead in a competitive match)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tragically timeless in role set here (8)","output":"### Answer: ELSINORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\n **Anagram of**(Tragically) [\"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **deleted from**(\u2026less) \"in role set\"].\nDefn: The locale\/here, where the Shakespearean play, and its tragic figure\/role, Hamlet, is set."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ships they're scrapping about to be saved (10)","output":"### Answer: FREIGHTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ships\n FIGHTERS(they're scrapping\/fighting) **containing**(\u2026 to be saved) RE(about\/with reference to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I catch visiting duke inside \u2014 pretty sick (2,1,3,3)","output":"### Answer: IN A BAD WAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: pretty sick\n I + NAB(to catch\/to arrest) + AWAY(visiting someone, and therefore is not at home) **containing**(\u2026 inside) D(abbrev. for \"duke\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saw in here money raised by cast? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TOOL SHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw in here\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 raised, in a down clue) LOOT(slang for money) **plus**(by) SHED(to cast\/take off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current unwelcome visitor camped in compound (8)","output":"### Answer: PANDEMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current unwelcome visitor\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 compound) CAMPED IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relatively famous broadcaster (6)","output":"### Answer: AUNTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relatively famous broadcaster\n Cryptic defn: The relative-like(Relatively) nickname for the famous British Broadcasting Corporation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coastal road (some might say) is capital (6)","output":"### Answer: BEIRUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n **Homophone of**(some might say) [\"bay\"(a coastal location) + \"route\"(a road\/a way to somewhere)].\nDefn: \u2026 city of Lebanon."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Senior member makes the same money (5)","output":"### Answer: DOYEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Senior member\n DO(abbrev. for \"ditto\", indicating the same thing again\/a repeat) + YEN(Japanese unit of currency\/money)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Testament fellow (one getting leg over) (4)","output":"### Answer: ONAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old Testament fellow\n AN(article for a single item\/one) **placed below**(getting \u2026 over, in a down clue) ON(the leg side in a cricket pitch\/the side to the rear of the batsman as stands in readiness to bat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Direction of take-off in this plane! (8)","output":"### Answer: VERTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Direction of take-off in this plane\n Cryptic defn: Reference to a VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft\/plane which takes off in the vertical, as distinct from the horizontal, plane."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good man with something to cover flasher at disco? (6)","output":"### Answer: STROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flasher at disco\n ST(abbrev. for \"saint\", a good\/holy or virtuous man) **plus**(with) ROBE(something\/a long loose garment to cover)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Potassium density fluctuates with force and atomic explosive (5,2,8)","output":"### Answer: STICK OF DYNAMITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: explosive\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fluctuates \u2026) [K(symbol for the chemical element, potassium) + DENSITY **plus**(with) F(abbrev. for \"force\" in physics) **plus**(and) ATOMIC]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Difficult problem for Ravel (4)","output":"### Answer: KNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Difficult problem,Ravel\n Double defn: 2nd: A tangled mass."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work experience aboard vessel protecting marine species (10)","output":"### Answer: INTERNSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work experience\n  [IN(aboard\/on)  SHIP(an ocean-going vessel)] **containing**(protecting) TERN(a species of seabirds\/a marine species)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Theatre skill doubled energy in comic dialogue (8)","output":"### Answer: REPARTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: comic dialogue\n REP(abbrev. for \"repertory\"\/a theatre staging various plays, operas, or ballets by a company) + ART(skill\/the competence to do a particular thing) + E,E(2x\/double the abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solemn promise to refrain from drinking toast (6)","output":"### Answer: PLEDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solemn promise to refrain from drinking,toast\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, say, alcohol; and 2nd: To express support or goodwill by drinking to a person or cause\/a toast."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second customer calling for house cat (6)","output":"### Answer: MOUSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: calling for house cat\n MO(short for \"moment\"\/a short period of time, like a second) + USER(a customer\/one who uses a product or service).\nDefn: Calling\/a job for a house cat, viz. to catch mice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smoke hid rocky Arab territory (8)","output":"### Answer: SHEIKDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arab territory\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rocky) SMOKE HID."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revolutionary and monster becoming accessories (10)","output":"### Answer: ADORNMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: accessories\n **Anagram of**(Revolutionary) AND MONSTER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horse to follow flawlessly finding way through (4)","output":"### Answer: PATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: way through\n H(abbrev. for \"heroin\", aka \"horse\") **placed after**(to follow) PAT(flawlessly\/exactly, as in \"he gave the answers pat\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: People opposed to the enemy are in a rush (4,7,4)","output":"### Answer: RACE AGAINST TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: are in a rush\n RACE(a group of people with common features or shared ancestry) + AGAINST(opposed to) + TIME(the enemy, as in the quote \"Time is my greatest enemy\", attributed to Eva Peron)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Payment letter demands material about conservationists (6)","output":"### Answer: RENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Payment letter demands\n REAL(material\/tangible) **containing**(about) NT(abbrev. for the National Trust, entrusted with conserving places of historic interest or natural beauty).\nDefn: \u2026, a letter being one who lets out property."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Performer takes action to return in Hamlet? (8)","output":"### Answer: DANSEUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Performer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to return) SUES(takes a court action against someone) **contained in**(in) DANE(an example of which\/? is Hamlet).\nDefn: A female ballet dancer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Understanding directions about shelter put up in centre (7,8)","output":"### Answer: ENTENTE CORDIALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understanding\n E,NE(abbrev. for the directions \"east\" and \"north-east\", respectively) **containing**(about) TENT(a portable cloth shelter) + [**reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) LAID(put on\/placed on) **contained in**(in) CORE(the centre\/heart of something)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Songbird catching a cold becomes silent (5)","output":"### Answer: TACIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: silent\n TIT(a songbird) **containing**(catching) [A + C(abbrev. for \"cold\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy singer with his rector for excitement (9)","output":"### Answer: CHORISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boy singer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for excitement) HIS RECTOR.\nDefn: \u2026 in a choir."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl guzzling due to drain coffee cups (7)","output":"### Answer: LADETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl guzzling\n \"due\" **minus ****its middle letter**(to drain) **contained in**(\u2026 cups) LATTE(coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk).\nDefn: The female equivalent of the \"new lad\", given to drinking heavily\/guzzling alcohol, among other things."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rocket incorporating new submarine detection system (5)","output":"### Answer: SONAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: submarine detection system\n SOAR(to rocket\/to fly fast and high) **containing**(incorporating) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut wood supporting seats (4,5)","output":"### Answer: RUMP STEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut\n TEAK(a hard durable wood) **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) RUMPS(seats\/the buttocks).\nDefn: \u2026 of meat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Substance got him dancing in swimwear (7,8)","output":"### Answer: BATHING COSTUMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: swimwear\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 dancing) SUBSTANCE GOT HIM.\nThen:  \u2026 and now:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taking it all in having gone round planet? (9)","output":"### Answer: ABSORBENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taking it all in\n ABSENT(having gone\/no longer here) **containing**(round) ORB(literary term for a celestial body like a planet, roughly in the shape of an orb)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mixed responses but continues forward (7,2)","output":"### Answer: PRESSES ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: continues forward\n **Anagram of**(Mixed) RESPONSES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daily porridge needed for African flier (7)","output":"### Answer: SUNBIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: African flier\n SUN(the daily British newspaper) + BIRD(slang, like \"porridge\", for a prison sentence)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be consumed in chimney erected for tycoon (5)","output":"### Answer: MOGUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: tycoon\n ***Reversal of***(\u2026 erected, in a down clue) [GO(be\/to happen, as in \"Let it be\" and \"Let me be there\") **contained in**(in) LUM(a chimney, from Scottish)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film company sorry having removed jerk (5)","output":"### Answer: PATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film company\n \"pathetic\"(sorry\/miserably inadequate) **minus**(having removed) \"tic\"(a jerk\/an involuntary contraction of a muscle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Routine for Jewish comedian, dull person sounding drunk? (6)","output":"### Answer: SHTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Routine for Jewish comedian\n \"is thick\"(is dull\/dim) pronounced as \" 'shtick\" by a drunk person. I don't think \"thick\" by itself will do.\nDefn: A comic routine, in Yiddish, language associated with the Jews."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puzzle given a couple of marks for wrong and right answers, we hear (8)","output":"### Answer: ACROSTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzle\n A + **homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) [\"cross\"(a mark indicating an written answer is wrong) + \"tick\"(a mark indicating the same is right)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trapped in ditch there's a bear (6)","output":"### Answer: RUPERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bear\n RUT(a ditch\/a narrow channel) **containing**(Trapped in \u2026 there's) PER(\"a\", as in \"price per item\").\nDefn: \u2026 in a children's comic strip."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nice dean working for decades (8)","output":"### Answer: DECENNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: decades\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 working) NICE DEAN.\nDefn: Plural of \"decennium\"(a decade)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Molecular scientist may use this \u2014 only he cannot go wrong (14)","output":"### Answer: NANOTECHNOLOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Molecular scientist may use this\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wrong) ONLY HE CANNOT GO.\nDefn: \u2026 ie technology dealing with molecules and atoms."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They live in Europe and will be entertained by shouts (10)","output":"### Answer: HOLLANDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They live in Europe\n AND **contained in**(will be entertained by) HOLLERS(shouts\/yells).\nDefn: Old-fashioned term for Netherlanders."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mass of fish traversing lake (4)","output":"### Answer: CLOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mass\n COD(a food fish) **containing**(traversing) L(abbrev. for \"lake\").\nDefn: \u2026\/lump of earth or mud, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Useful cockney chap (4)","output":"### Answer: ANDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: chap\n \"handy\"(useful\/convenient to use) as pronounced by a cockney dropping the aitch.\nDefn: A chap's name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Car being introduced earlier, not very unsafe? (10)","output":"### Answer: PRECARIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: unsafe\n CAR **contained in**(being introduced \u2013 isn't the preposition \"to\" missing?) \"previous\"(earlier\/occurring before) **minus**(not) \"v\"(abbrev. for \"very\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sinner finally welcomed to hot fires? Maybe Paradise! (3,5,2,4)","output":"### Answer: THE WORLD TO COME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe Paradise\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fires) [**last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"Sinner\" + WELCOMED TO HOT].\nDefn: \u2026\/the Promised Land, thinking wishfully."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrible row about a fool losing head in station (5,3)","output":"### Answer: RADIO TWO \n ### Explanation: Definition: station\n **Anagram of**(Terrible) ROW + **containing**(about) [A + \"idiot\"(a fool) **minus ****its 1st letter**(losing head)].\nDefn: \u2026 on BBC Radio."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fan wants victory immediately (6)","output":"### Answer: WINNOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fan\n WIN(victory\/triumph) + NOW!(immediately!\/at once).\nDefn: A literary term for what a breeze does, ie. to blow on, like when separating chaff from grain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Travel to sacred ground that is located by church (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GOD\u2019S ACRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that is located by church\n GO(to travel to) + **anagram of**(\u2026 ground) SACRED.\nDefn: That (ground) which is located by a church\/a churchyard."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guy may be so enthusiastic (2,4)","output":"### Answer: ON FIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: enthusiastic\n Cryptic defn: The effigy of Guy Fawkes that may be so\/burning on Guy Fawkes Night."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European run with Coe on the outside (4)","output":"### Answer: SERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: European\n R(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores) **contained in**(with \u2026 on the outside) SEB(Sebastian Coe, the British politician and former athlete).\nDefn: \u2026 from Serbia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature of vessel on lake is excellent, excellent! (7)","output":"### Answer: TOPSAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature of vessel\n L(abbrev. for \"lake\") **placed below**(on \u2026 is, in a down clue) [TOPS(excellent\/the best) + AI(A1\/in the top grade\/excellent, with the Roman numeral substitution)].\nDefn:  \u2026, a sailing ship, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier in company wanting 'proper speech' spoken (8)","output":"### Answer: CORPORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial firm) **plus**(wanting) RP(abbrev. for \"Received Pronunciation\", considered the standard\/proper way to speak English) + ORAL(spoken, as opposed to \"written\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teacher is funny, little child being first one to grin (8,3)","output":"### Answer: CHESHIRE CAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one to grin\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 funny)TEACHER IS **placed below**(\u2026 being first, in a down clue) CH(abbrev. for\/little \"child\").\nDefn: \u2026, in \"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old group allowing in church cat (6)","output":"### Answer: OCELOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cat\n [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + LOT(a group of similar items)] **containing**(allowing in) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).\nDefn: \u2026, a medium-sized wild one.  This one's not grinning:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work outside home with fine alloy sheet (7)","output":"### Answer: TINFOIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: alloy sheet\n TOIL(extremely hard work) **containing**(outside) [IN(at home\/not out) **plus**(with) F(abbrev. for \"fine\")].\nDefn: Very thin sheet of an alloy of mainly aluminium, incorrectly called tinfoil, the tin sheet that it superseded."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monster making one cautious \u2014 b hell! (9)","output":"### Answer: CHARYBDIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monster\n CHARY(describing one who is cautious\/wary) + B + DIS(hell\/the underworld).\nDefn: Female sea monster in Greek mythology."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow erred \u2014 wrong ingredient for home-made wine (11)","output":"### Answer: ELDERFLOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: ingredient for home-made wine\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 \u2014 wrong) FELLOW ERRED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Copper finally enters to pick up ruffian, one put down in a hot spot? (9)","output":"### Answer: HEARTHRUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: one put down in a hot spot\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"Copper\" **contained in**(enters) [HEAR(to pick up\/to detect a sound) + THUG(a ruffian\/a violent criminal)].\nDefn:  \u2026,\/a rug placed in front of a fireplace."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part supporting heartless undertaking (8)","output":"### Answer: FRACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part\n \"for\"(supporting\/in favour of) **minus its middle letter**(heartless) + ACTION(an operation\/an act\/an undertaking \u2013 the latter includes the action of passing a road vehicle in the outer lane by using the inner lane."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study English penned by theologian \u2014 it's awful (7)","output":"### Answer: DREADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: awful\n [READ(to study a subject at university, say) + E(abbrev. for \"English\")] **contained in**(penned by) DD(abbrev. for \"Doctor of Divinity\"\/a graduate in theology)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Huge virile-sounding Turk (7)","output":"### Answer: OSMANLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turk\n OS(abbrev. for \"outsize\" used as a clothing size for huge\/larger than large garments) + **homophone of**(\u2026-sounding) \"manly\"(virile\/masculine).\nDefn: \u2026 during the period of the Ottoman Empire."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Journey's end sealed by sound of horn on a car (6)","output":"### Answer: TOYOTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's end) \"Journey\" **contained in**(sealed by) TOOT(the sound of a car horn) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) A.\nDefn: \u2026 made by the Toyota Motor Corporation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sounding like a bird, not half quaint (4)","output":"### Answer: TWEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: quaint\n \"tweeting\"(making a sound like a bird) **minus its last 4 letters**(not half)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow one met at church in tight garment (6)","output":"### Answer: BODICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tight garment\n BOD(informal term for a \"fellow\"\/person) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **plus**(met at) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good Parisian, one brave saint (8)","output":"### Answer: BONIFACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: saint\n BON(French\/Parisian language for \"good\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + FACE(to confront\/to brave, as in \"to face hardship\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ronnie maybe is a 23? (6)","output":"### Answer: BARKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ronnie maybe,a 23?\n Double defn: 1st: British comedian who is an example\/maybe of someone called Ronnie; and 2nd: A dog such as a collie\/answer to 23 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They offer more than one way of looking at things (8)","output":"### Answer: BIFOCALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They offer more than one way of looking at things\n Cryptic defn: Spectacles with lenses of two halves, one through which you can focus on distant objects, and through the other on near objects."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support teachers assessing work? They finish after everyone else (4,7)","output":"### Answer: BACKMARKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They finish after everyone else\n BACK(to support\/to second) + MARKERS(what you might\/? call teachers who assess students' work\/answers)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pompous and dour, not funny (7)","output":"### Answer: OROTUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pompous\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 funny) DOUR, NOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something distressing about the female, the one who warns of death (7)","output":"### Answer: BANSHEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the one who warns of death\n BANE(something distressing\/causing suffering) **containing**(about) SHE(third-person pronoun for that\/the one female person).\nDefn: In Irish legend, the one\/the female whose wailing warns of a death in the house."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One traipsed around in torment (11)","output":"### Answer: DESPERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: torment\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 around) ONE TRAIPSED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not half clumsy cleaner in place where members gather (8)","output":"### Answer: CLUBROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: place where members gather\n **Last 3 letters deleted from**(Not half) \"clumsy\" + BROOM(a cleaner\/implement used to clean)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sheepdog that is found on Scottish island (6)","output":"### Answer: COLLIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sheepdog\n IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is) **placed after**(found on) COLL(an island in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughter is a tree-hugger, endlessly in dispute (8)","output":"### Answer: DISAGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dispute\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") + IS A + \"green\"(a member of a green\/environment-protection movement, derogatively called a \"tree-hugger\") **minus its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note about inconsiderate people who behave priggishly (6)","output":"### Answer: PRUDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: people who behave priggishly\n PS(abbrev. for \"postscript\"\/a note at the end of a letter, as an afterthought) **containing**(about) RUDE(inconsiderate\/impolite)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yell 'Get away!' with first sight of enemy entering (6)","output":"### Answer: SCREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yell\n SCRAM!(Get away!\/On your bike!) **containing**(with \u2026 entering) **1st letter of**(first sight of) \"enemy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beacon lit, newly set on fire, finally becomes this? (10)","output":"### Answer: NOTICEABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, newly) **placed above**(set on, in a down clue) **last letter of**(\u2026, finally) \"fire\".\nDefn: \u2026 is what a lit beacon becomes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Big car pulling up short in French region (8)","output":"### Answer: LIMOUSIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: French region\n \"limousine\"(a big and luxurious car) **minus ****its last letter**(pulling up short).\nDefn: \u2026, formerly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time for a lot of deliveries? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BABY BOOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time for a lot of deliveries\n Cryptic defn: A period when many babies are born\/delivered."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female priest who takes charge of things? (8)","output":"### Answer: DIRECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: who takes charge of things\n DI(a female name) + RECTOR(a priest in the Church of England).\nDefn: One \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ban a revolutionary fellow in Bahrain, maybe (4)","output":"### Answer: ARAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: fellow in Bahrain, maybe\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 revolutionary) [BAR(to ban\/to prohibit) + A]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal heading off in a particular direction (4)","output":"### Answer: EAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: a particular direction\n \"beast\"(an animal) **minus ****its 1st letter**(heading off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Once again find left-winger is getting protection (10)","output":"### Answer: REDISCOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Once again find\n RED(a left-winger in the political spectrum) + IS **plus**(getting) COVER(protection\/that which is placed on, over or around something to protect the latter, as in the acronym \"CYA\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sang going round hotel, becoming animated (8)","output":"### Answer: THRILLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: animated\n TRILLED(sang\/warbled, as some birds would do) **containing**(going round) H(letter represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl with not so much on the outside \u2014 requirement for many a model? (8)","output":"### Answer: LEANNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: requirement for many a model\n ANNE(a girl's name) **contained in**(with \u2026 on the outside) LESS(not so much\/a smaller amount).\nDefn: A stereotypical \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Immature nude naughtily joining rave (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immature \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 naughtily) NUDE **plus**(joining) RAGE(to rave\/to address someone in an angry, uncontrolled manner)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reportedly 'ated being on a train? (6)","output":"### Answer: ABOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: being on a train\n **Homophone of**(Reportedly) \"abhorred\"(hated\/disliked thoroughly).\nI wonder why the \"h\" is dropped from \"hated\" in the clue. Of the 2 possibilities: it doesn't make sense to drop the 1st letter in \"abhorred\" nor does it make any difference to the pronunciation of \"abhorred\" if its \"h\" is dropped."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like something citrus maybe, giving help when cold is caught (4)","output":"### Answer: ACID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like something citrus maybe\n AID(help\/relief) **containing**(when \u2026 is caught) C(abbrev. for \"cold\").\nDefn. and Answer: Adjectives describing\/like things citrus\/sour, as in \"citrus fruit\", and \"acid drop\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extras, perhaps, in theatrical sequences (4)","output":"### Answer: RUNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extras, perhaps,theatrical sequences\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 in cricket; and 2nd: Continuous series of performances of a stage drama or musical, as in \"the musical had record-breaking runs in the West End and in Broadway\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colour scheme in side corridor (5)","output":"### Answer: DECOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colour scheme \n **Hidden in**(in) \"side corridor\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Material needed by friend, organ cleaner (6,3)","output":"### Answer: COTTON BUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: organ cleaner \n COTTON(a natural facbric\/material) **plus**(needed by) BUD(or buddy\/a friend).\nDefn: \u2026, your hearing organ(s), that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ideal head of popular Spanish region (7)","output":"### Answer: PARAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ideal \n **1st letter of**(head of) \"popular\" + ARAGON(region in north-eastern Spain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ruminant studied, highly valued reportedly (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RED DEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruminant \n READ(studied, as in \"I read Law at Oxford\") + **homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) \"dear\"(highly valued\/treasured)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Wellington, buy exotic bird (6,7)","output":"### Answer: YELLOW BUNTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird \n **Anagram of**(In \u2026 exotic) WELLINGTON, BUY.\nDefn: \u2026 from eastern Asia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gem in ring set by friend (4)","output":"### Answer: OPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gem \n O(letter representing a ring\/circle) **plus**(set by) PAL(a friend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Utterly depressed? True (9)","output":"### Answer: DOWNRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Utterly \n DOWN(depressed\/sad) + RIGHT(true\/correct)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singer's hit \u2013 score rearranged by producer, ultimately (9)","output":"### Answer: CHORISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rearranged) HIT \u2013 SCORE **plus**(by) **last letter of**(\u2026, ultimately) \"producer\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fell in chamber after retiring (4)","output":"### Answer: MOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fell \n **Reversal of**(\u2026 after retiring) ROOM(a chamber)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having plenty of money on respectable poker hand (8,5)","output":"### Answer: STRAIGHT FLUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: poker hand \n FLUSH(having plenty of money) **placed after**(on) STRAIGHT(respectable\/upstanding, in character).\nThe highest straight flush, aka a royal flush:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Round, helping to produce speech (7)","output":"### Answer: ORATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: speech \n O(letter representing \"round\"\/circular) + RATION(a helping\/a portion doled out)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: County's routine win (7)","output":"### Answer: RUTLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: County\n RUT(routine\/a pattern of behaviour that's become dull) + LAND(to win, as \"he's the favourite to land the gold\").\nDefn: \u2026 in the East Midlands, England"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absolve former partner facing single charge (9)","output":"### Answer: EXONERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolve\n EX(a former partner) **plus**(facing) ONE(a single) + RATE(a charge\/a price paid for something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One identifies bishop and rook pocketed by small child (5)","output":"### Answer: MITRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One identifies bishop\n R(abbrev. for \"rook\" in chess notation) **contained in**(pocketed by) MITE(a small child)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prepare training information (4)","output":"### Answer: DOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: information\n DO(to prepare, eg. a meal, as in \"the restaurant doesn't do lunch on weekdays\") + PE(abbrev. for \"physical education\"\/training to make pupils fit).\nDefn: \u2026, especially if confidential."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suck up to groom with act of kindness (5,6)","output":"### Answer: CURRY FAVOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suck up to\n CURRY(to groom a horse with a curry comb) **plus**(with) FAVOUR(an act of kindness, more than is due)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Royal English feast (6)","output":"### Answer: REGALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: feast\n REGAL(royal\/majestic befitting of a monarch) + E(abbrev. for \"English\").\nDefn: \u2026\/to lavishly supply with food and drink."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State capital in New England, a leader in trade pact (9)","output":"### Answer: CONCORDAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: pact\n CONCORD(capital city of New Hampshire State, in the New England region of the US) + A + **1st letter of**(leader in) \"trade\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starts to time his round, old bobby's beat (5)","output":"### Answer: THROB \n ### Explanation: Definition: beat\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Starts to) \"time his round, old bobby's\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commonplace, a penny-farthing years ago (8)","output":"### Answer: ORDINARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commonplace,a penny-farthing years ago\n Double defn: 2nd: Historically\/years ago, American name for the penny-farthing bicycle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extra purchase? Sounds like it (3)","output":"### Answer: BYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra\n **Homophone of**(\u2026? Sounds like it) \"buy\"(a purchase\/something bought).\nDefn: \u2026 in cricket, a run scored off a ball without it being hit with the bat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blush over a Conservative being intentionally offensive (10)","output":"### Answer: DEROGATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: being intentionally offensive\n  **Reversal of**(over, in a down clue) [GO RED](to blush\/to have one's complexion turn red, due to feeling embarrassed) + A + TORY(a member of the British Conservative Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having a cheerful outlook, popular goatherd worried about nothing (2,4,5)","output":"### Answer: IN GOOD HEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having a cheerful outlook\n IN(popular\/fashionable) + **anagram of**(\u2026 worried) GOATHERD **containing**(about) O(letter representing 0\/nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jasper, perhaps a jester (10)","output":"### Answer: TOUCHSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jasper,perhaps a jester\n Double defn: 1. A piece of the mineral, jasper, used to test and identify precious metal alloys; and 2nd: A name, an example of which\/perhaps, is that of the court jester in Shakespeare's play, As You Like It."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Staff employed by church (9)","output":"### Answer: WORKFORCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Staff\n [WORK FOR](currently employed by\/in the employ of) + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To make light of note is easy at first (8)","output":"### Answer: MINIMISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: To make light of\n MINIM(a note in a music score) + IS + **1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"easy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Copper with most unusual habit (6)","output":"### Answer: CUSTOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: habit\n CU(symbol for the chemical element, copper) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(\u2026 unusual) MOST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman upset after husband suggests dye (5)","output":"### Answer: HENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dye\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset, in a down clue) ANNE(a woman's name) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) H(abbrev. for \"husband\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife dropped from golf club side (4)","output":"### Answer: EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: side\n \"w\"(abbrev. for \"wife\") **deleted from**(dropped from) \"wedge\"(a golf club for hitting out of a bunker or hitting a highly-lofted shot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bother American before function (3)","output":"### Answer: ADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bother\n A(abbrev. for \"American\") **placed above**(before, in a down clue) DO(a social function\/a get-together)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Likable general speaking after pressure to confess (8)","output":"### Answer: PLEASING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Likable\n [**Homophone of**(\u2026 speaking) \"Lee\"(Robert E., Confederate general during the American Civil War) **placed after**(after) P(symbol for \"pressure\" in physics)] **plus**(to) SING(slang for \"to confess\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boss at satellite TV production company (6)","output":"### Answer: STUDIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV production company\n STUD(a boss\/a raised piece on the centre of a shield) + IO(a moon\/satellite of Jupiter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Native American back in factory showing peevish impatience (8)","output":"### Answer: PETULANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing peevish impatience\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) UTE(a member of a Native American people) **contained in**(in) PLANT(a factory\/an industrial works)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Culmination of attempt to pursue secretary brought about by drugs (6)","output":"### Answer: APOGEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Culmination\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 brought about) [GO(an attempt\/a try) **plus**(to pursue\/to chase in a right to left direction) PA(abbrev. for \"personal assistant\"\/a secretary)] **plus**(by) EE(2 x abbrev. for \"Ecstasy\", the drug).\nDefn: \u2026\/a climax."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Less widely known rule on poison copper ignored (5)","output":"### Answer: RARER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Less widely known\n R(abbrev. for \"rule\") **placed after**(on) \"curare\"(a poison derived from some South American plants) **minus**(\u2026 ignored) \"Cu\"(symbol for the chemical element, copper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strongly criticise erotica produced by former partner (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCORIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strongly criticise\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 produced) EROTICA **placed after**(by) EX(former partner)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two bodies of water both short of fish (6)","output":"### Answer: TARPON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n **Last letters, respectively, deleted from**(Two \u2026 both short) [\"tarn\"(body of water\/a small mountain lake) and \"pond\"(a small body of still water)]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tug at boot with wife cracking up (7)","output":"### Answer: TOWBOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tug\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cracking up) [AT BOOT **plus**(with) W(abbrev. for \"wife\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check company books with Rob endlessly (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTROL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\"\/a commercial concern) + NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, collection of books in the Bible) **plus**(with) \"roll\"(to rob someone, typically when they're drunk or asleep) **minus ****its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bronwen regularly invading my secret place (6)","output":"### Answer: CORNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: secret place\n **2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"Bronwen\" **contained in**(invading) COR!(like \"my!\", an expression of surprise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A random charge on port (9)","output":"### Answer: ANCHORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\n A + **anagram of**(random) CHARGE ON.\nDefn: \u2026 in Alaska."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Told to go in conversation with guide (5)","output":"### Answer: SCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: guide\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in conversation with) \"sent\"(told to go, as in \"he was sent there\").\nDefn: That which can be used as a guide\/trail in a search for something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exhaust horse during show (6)","output":"### Answer: BEGGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exhaust\n GG(or gee-gee\/a horse in children's or colloquial speech) **contained in**(during) BEAR(to show\/to display, as in \"to bear the team's colours\".\nDefn: \u2026\/deplete, say, the resources of someone until he\/she becomes as impoverished as a beggar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brilliant odds against Close wearing a hat (8)","output":"### Answer: SPLENDID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brilliant\n SP(abbrev. for \"starting prices\", the latest odds offered by books at the start of a horse race) **plus**(against) [END(close\/finish) **contained in**(wearing) LID(informal term for a hat).\nDefn: \u2026\/excellent!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not as strict when that's accepted by Her Maj (6)","output":"### Answer: EASIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not as strict\n [AS(when, as in \"as you enter, look around\") + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is)] **contained in**(accepted by) ER(\"Elizabeth Regina\", Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely stylish suit (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN SPADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely\n IN(stylish\/fashionable) + SPADES(one of the 4 suits in a deck of playing cards).\nDefn: \u2026\/having very much or many, as in \"they won at the races, in spades\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lichtenstein espoused it as an interest outside work (3,3)","output":"### Answer: POP ART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lichtenstein espoused it\n PART(an interest or involvement in, as in \"to be part and parcel of the leftist movement\".\nDefn: \u2026, Roy Lichtenstein, American pop artist, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start with money to maintain Anglesey's principal harbour (9)","output":"### Answer: ENTERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: harbour\n ENTER(to start in\/to join in, as in \"he entered the work force as a temp\" **plus**(with) TIN(slang for money) **containing**(to maintain) **1st letter of**(\u2026's principal) \"Anglesey\".\nDefn: \u2026\/to keep\/have in mind, as in \"to entertain grudges from long ago\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Schoolboy possibly rejecting award from The Sun (5)","output":"### Answer: SOLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: from The Sun\n \"scholar\"(an example of which\/possibly, is a schoolboy) **minus**(rejecting) \"CH\"(post-nominal letters for one who has been awarded the \"Order of the Companions of Honour\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grandma eager to find a hard-wearing fabric (7)","output":"### Answer: NANKEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a hard-wearing fabric\n NAN(an informal term for one's grandma) + KEEN(eager\/enthusiastic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kitty turned up with an artist of the highest standing (3-6)","output":"### Answer: TOP-DRAWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: of the highest standing\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned up, in a down clue) POT(the kitty\/pool to be won in a gambling game like poker) **plus**(with)DRAWER(an artist\/a producer of a drawing or design)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Follow most of Chinese revolutionary's code of principles (5)","output":"### Answer: DOGMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: code of principles\n DOG(to follow\/to tail) + \"Mao\"(Zedong, once Chairman of the PRC\/Chinese revolutionary) **minus its last letter**(most of \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cast to repeat light-hearted theatrical production (8)","output":"### Answer: OPERETTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: light-hearted theatrical production\n **Anagram of**(Cast) TO REPEAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second bed tax (4)","output":"### Answer: SCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tax\n S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + COT(a small bed, usually for children)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Managed to replace filter (9)","output":"### Answer: PERCOLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: filter\n **Anagram of**(Managed) TO REPLACE.\nDefn: \u2026, as with (not instant) coffee."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Began to admit part in allowing free expressions of opinion (4-5)","output":"### Answer: OPEN-ENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: allowing free expressions of opinion\n OPENED(began\/started, say, a business) **containing**(to admit) END(either extreme part of, say, a rope).\nDefn: \u2026 as with, say, unrestricted and broad discussions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scratch from game (8)","output":"### Answer: SCRABBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scratch,game\n Double defn: 2nd: The board word game."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Helping to make Bale analogy unproductive (4)","output":"### Answer: LEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: unproductive\n **Hidden in**(Helping to make) \"Bale analogy\".\nDefn: \u2026\/yielding nothing or little."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lower the reputation of revolutionary American writer (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEAPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lower the reputation\n CHE(Guevara, Argentinian revolutionary) + A(abbrev. for \"American\") + PEN(something to write with\/a writer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On bad terms with Dorothy over splitting bills (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ODDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: On bad terms\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over, in a down clue) DOT(diminutive for the name, Dorothy) **contained in**(splitting) ADS(short for \"advertisements\"\/promotional posters\/bills)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imprisons Catholic girl heartlessly (5)","output":"### Answer: CAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imprisons\n C(abbrev. for \"Catholic\") + \"Agnes\"(a girl's name) **minus its middle letter**(heartlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Difficult actress runs away (5)","output":"### Answer: STEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Difficult\n \"Streep\"(Meryl, American actress) **minus**(\u2026 away) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores).\nDefn: Descriptive of a difficult, say, climb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drug, one fuelling a short run (7)","output":"### Answer: ASPIRIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(fuelling) [A + \"sprint\"(run fast and short) **minus its last letter**(short \u2026)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maverick adoring Zeus or Freyr? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RAIN GOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Zeus or Freyr\n **Anagram of**(Maverick) ADORING.\nDefn: \u2026, the former in Greek, and the latter in Norse, mythology."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crime award inspiring small informal gathering (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SING-SONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: informal gathering\n SIN(a crime\/an offence) + GONG(informal term for an award\/a medal) **containing**(inspiring) S(abbrev. for \"small\").\nDefn: \u2026 of people to, well, sing songs together."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Newton, for one, claims the ground (9)","output":"### Answer: ALCHEMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Newton, for one\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ground) CLAIMS THE.\nDefn: An example\/for one, was Isaac Newton, man of many interests."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heading off rats, bull (5)","output":"### Answer: HOOEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bull\n **1st letter deleted from**(Heading off) \"phooey!\"(like \"rats!\", an exclamation of annoyance).\nDefn: \u2026\/nonsense, the term originating from North America."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In this, essentially head's torment (8)","output":"### Answer: NUTSHELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: In this, essentially\n NUT(slang for a person's head)'S + HELL(torment\/suffering).\nDefn:  \"this\" in the clue \u2013 from the phrase indicating a summary\/a statement that gives only the essentials."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ultimately ungulates best, Santa employing reindeer, say? (4)","output":"### Answer: STAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: reindeer, say\n **Last letters, respectively, of**(Ultimately) \"ungulates best, Santa employing\".\nDefn: \u2026, or a male ungulate, perhaps employed by Santa to pull his sleigh.\nTrivia questions: 1. Name Santa's 8 original reindeer. Hint: Rudolph is not one of them. 2. What gender are they?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Runner in early event not starting back (5)","output":"### Answer: MILER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Runner\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) \"prelim\"(short for \"preliminary\"\/an early event, prior to the main one) **minus ****its 1st letter**(not starting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stay flexible also in motion (8)","output":"### Answer: PROPOSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: motion\n PROP(a stay\/a device used as a support) + **anagram of**(flexible) ALSO.\nDefn: \u2026 in Parliament, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sticky and coarse (5)","output":"### Answer: TACKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sticky,coarse\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, as with gum; and 2nd: Lacking style\/vulgar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink after drink \u2014 one attempting to lift another? (9)","output":"### Answer: SUPPORTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one attempting to lift another\n PORTER(a dark brown bitter beer) **placed after**(after) SUP(to drink, especially in small amounts)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teller of jokes \u2014 one of which in here? (7)","output":"### Answer: CRACKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Teller of jokes,one of which in here\n  Double defn: 1st: What you might call one who tells\/cracks jokes; and 2nd: \"here\" in the clue, that which releases a joke (or toy or paper hat) when pulled apart, usually done during Christmas festivities."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink in plaudits, audience standing (4)","output":"### Answer: ASTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **Hidden in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026 standing, in a down clue) \"plaudits, audience\".\nNot sure if the reversal indicator is sufficiently apt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Christmas favourite, almighty drunken fight? (4,4,7,2,4)","output":"### Answer: DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Christmas favourite\n A DING-DONG(in slang, a fight\/an argument) happening MERRILY(in a drunken state) ON HIGH(supreme\/almighty).\nDefn: \u2026, carol that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crime, through having bagged Yuletide threesome up (6)","output":"### Answer: BIGAMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crime\n BY(through\/using a specific means or agent, as in \"he achieved fame through sheer luck\") **containing**(having bagged) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) MAGI(the Yuletide threesome\/the 3 Biblical Magi\/Wise Men who came to visit Jesu at Christmas).\nHaving married 3 women from the Xmas party?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Floosie put paper up to decorate spruce (8)","output":"### Answer: MANEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Floosie\n **Reversal of**(put \u2026 up, in a down clue) REAM(a quantity of sheets of paper) **containing**(to decorate) NEAT(spruce\/trim).\nAnswer: \u2026, she who perhaps \"had him for breakfast\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kick\u2013start (4)","output":"### Answer: BOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kick,start\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, a computer, say, to be ready to process."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Romantic joiner confined to cell, panicking over sex (9)","output":"### Answer: CANDLELIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Romantic\n AND(an example of a word joining\/connecting words and clauses) **contained in**(confined to) **anagram of**(\u2026, panicking) CELL** placed above**(over, in a down clue) IT(slang for sexual intercourse, as in \"they were caught having it in the office\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unpredictable choice between 24 and 20 down? (3-2-4)","output":"### Answer: HIT-OR-MISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unpredictable\n HIT(a success\/a cracker, answer to 24 across) + OR(indicating a choice between 2 or more things) + MISS(a failure\/a turkey, answer to 20 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scrawny neck, but no stuffing, put in place (5)","output":"### Answer: LANKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scrawny\n \"neck\" **minus its middle letters**(but no stuffing) **contained in**(put in) LAY(to place\/to put on top of something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scrooge's Boxing Day uplifting? That's not the right word (8)","output":"### Answer: MISNOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's not the right word\n MISER(a Scrooge\/a stingy person, from Ebenezer Scooge in Dickens's A Christmas Carol) **containing**('s Boxing) **reversal of**(\u2026 uplifting, in a down clue) MON(abbrev. for \"Monday\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love collecting first of caterpillars in spring after climbing tree (8)","output":"### Answer: SYCAMORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 after climbing, in a down clue) {[EROS(sexual love) **containing**(collecting) [**1st letter of**(first of) \"caterpillars\" **contained in**(in) MAY(the month considered the last one of the spring season)]}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upper limit raised in money for holy office (6)","output":"### Answer: PAPACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: holy office\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 raised, in a down clue) CAP(the upper limit) **contained in**(in) PAY(the money you earn)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country bumpkin (6)","output":"### Answer: TURKEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country,bumpkin\n Double defn: 2nd: An inept or unsophisticated person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Father Christmas, I remembered stocking? (4)","output":"### Answer: SIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Father\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 stocking) \"Christmas, I remembered\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Only part of 6 (4)","output":"### Answer: SOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Only,part of 6\n Double defn: 1st: One and only; and 2nd: \u2026, the answer to 6 down, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Semi-human creature Greek character encountered in youth (8)","output":"### Answer: MINOTAUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Semi-human creature\n TAU(nineteenth character in the Greek alphabet) **contained in**(encountered in) MINOR(a youth\/person under the age of full legal responsibility)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In front of court, returned fire with maximal accuracy (5)","output":"### Answer: EXACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: with maximal accuracy\n CT(abbrev. for \"court\") **placed after**(In front of \u2026) **reversal of**(returned) AXE(to fire\/dismiss, an employee, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 12 in place to practice for test (4)","output":"### Answer: NETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12,place to practice for test\n Double defn: 1st: Scores(answer to 12 across) a goal, say, in a football game; and 2nd: \u2026, a cricket Test match, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grand star risks changing into costume for South Pacific (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GRASS SKIRT \n ### Explanation: Definition: costume for South Pacific\n G(abbrev. for \"grand\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 changing) STAR RISKS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With paper around, secures floral decorations (8)","output":"### Answer: GARLANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: floral decorations\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 around) RAG(a newspaper) **plus**(With \u2026) LANDS(secures\/succeeds in obtaining)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 22 12 and regain self-possession? (3,4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: GET ONE\u2019S OWN BACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: 22 12\n [GET \u2026 BACK](to regain\/to obtain \u2026 after losing it) [ONE'S OWN](what belongs to oneself\/one's self-possession, you might say).\nDefn: \u2026\/answer to 22 12 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheerful and not daft, consuming a half of stout (8)","output":"### Answer: SANGUINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheerful\n SANE(not daft\/sensible) **containing**(consuming) **1st 4 letters of**(a half of) \"Guinness\"(a kind of strong dark beer\/stout)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 9 19, or 4 25? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: SETTLE SCORES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 9 19\n SETTLE(to reach agreement about an action or event\/to arrange\/answer to 4 down) + SCORES(collectively, music\/answer to 4 down 25 across).\nDefn: To exact(answer to 9 across) revenge(answer to 19 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Constant backer interrupting game (10)","output":"### Answer: CHANGELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Constant\n ANGEL(a financial backer\/investor) **contained in**(interrupting) CHESS(the board game)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 22 in liquid, small well's contents? (4)","output":"### Answer: SINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: 22 in liquid\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + INK(an inkwell's contents).\nDefn: To settle(answer to 22 across) down to the bottom of a body of liquid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Equipment for performer absorbing us in this? (5)","output":"### Answer: MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: performer absorbing us in this?\n MIC(informal term for a microphone\/sound equipment used by a performer of music, say) **containing**(absorbing) US.\nDefn: \u2026, ie. what we might\/? be absorbed in\/enthralled by during a performance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old weapon in framework had ugly appearance (8)","output":"### Answer: GRIMACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: had ugly appearance\n MACE(an old-fashioned weapon\/a heavy club with a spiked metal head) **contained in**(in) GRID(a framework\/a mesh)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Know-all I found on ocean in ragtag crew (8)","output":"### Answer: WISEACRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Know-all\n [I **placed above**(found on, in a down clue) SEA(the ocean)] **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(ragtag) CREW."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 12 leading characters in Last of the Summer Wine, mostly (4)","output":"### Answer: LOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12\n [**1st letters, respectively, of**(leading characters in) \"Last of the Summer Wine\"] **minus ****its last letter**(mostly).\nDefn: Answer to 12 across\/many."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crone serving Americans food often accompanied by piped 25 (6)","output":"### Answer: HAGGIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: food often accompanied by piped 25\n HAG(a crone\/an ugly old woman) **plus**(serving) GIS(soldiers in the US Army).\nDefn: Scottish dish served at a Burns Night dinner accompanied by bagpipe music(answer to 25 across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Initially, Ronald Reagan represented order (7)","output":"### Answer: ARRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: order\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 represented) [**1st letter of**(Initially) \"Ronald\" + REAGAN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughter put in first green herbaceous plant (8)","output":"### Answer: BEDSTRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: herbaceous plant\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") **contained in**(put in) BEST(the first\/the top) + RAW(green\/inexperienced)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fast American runner or weightlifter, poor sportsman (10)","output":"### Answer: JACKRABBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fast American runner\n JACK(a weight lifter\/device used for lifting heavy weights) + RABBIT(a poor\/ineffective sportsman)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moved to cellar, say, to put in second kind of wine (6)","output":"### Answer: STORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moved to cellar, say\n TO **contained in**(put in) [S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + RED(a kind of wine)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change layout of European newspaper in advance (10)","output":"### Answer: REORGANISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change layout\n [E(abbrev. for \"European\"] + ORGAN(a medium of communication, such as a newspaper, on behalf of an organisation)] **contained in**(in) RISE(advance\/progress, up the ranks of an organisation, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English team replacing head of business in crisis (8)","output":"### Answer: EXIGENCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: crisis\n [E(abbrev. for \"English\") + XI(Roman numeral for \"eleven\"\/a sports team of 11 players)] **replacing ****1st letter of**(head of) \"agency\"(a business providing a service on another's behalf)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person leaving vessel with one? Something used in kitchen (8)","output":"### Answer: COLANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something used in kitchen\n CO-LANDER(what you might call\/? a person who alights from\/leaves a vessel together with another)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For instance, certainly not turning over what should be cooled before serving? (7)","output":"### Answer: REVENGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what should be cooled before serving\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turning over, in a down clue) [EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/for instance\/for example) + NEVER!(certainly not!\/not ever)].\nDefn: What is best served cold, as the saying goes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party outside hotel, a lot of work? (2-4)","output":"### Answer: AT-HOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party\n H(letter represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet) **contained in**(outside \u2026,\u2026) [A + TOME(a large book\/a literary work).\nDefn: \u2026 in a person's home."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird is spotted when inside hide (6)","output":"### Answer: SISKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n IS **contained in**(spotted when inside) SKIN(\u2026 of an animal\/a hide)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Placed around a 22 across, say (4)","output":"### Answer: SEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 22 across, say\n SET(placed\/laid out) **containing**(around) A.\nDefn: An example of which\/say, is a \"settle\"(answer to 22 across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Luxury extension can perhaps ruin housing (12)","output":"### Answer: EXTRAVAGANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Luxury \n EXT(abbrev. for \"extension\") + [**anagram of**(\u2026 perhaps) CAN **contained in**(\u2026 housing) RAVAGE(to ruin\/to cause extensive damage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wine seller's very trendy having the Queen on flipping books! (7)","output":"### Answer: VINTNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wine seller\n V(abbrev. for \"very\") + IN(trendy\/fashionable) **plus**(having) [ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen) **placed after**(on) **reversal of**(flipping) NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, the collection of books in the Bible)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nowadays on edge about lover (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: lover\n AD(abbrev. for \"Anno Domini\", the time period after the birth of Christ\/nowadays) + **reversal of**(\u2026 about) [RE(on\/with reference to) + RIM(the upper or outer edge of an object)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harp on about fragment found in wreck (3,2,2)","output":"### Answer: RUB IT IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harp on about\n BIT(a fragment\/a small bit) **contained in**(found in) RUIN(a wreck\/the remains, say, of a building after being destroyed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sad when leader's taken away to be thrown out (7)","output":"### Answer: EJECTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: thrown out\n \"dejected\"(sad\/down in the dumps) **minus ****its 1st letter**(when leader's taken away)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Push church seating back to accommodate end of cortege (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Push\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) PEWS(church seating in the form of long benches placed in rows) **containing**(to accommodate) **last letter of**(end of) \"cortege\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kept back popular book (2,7)","output":"### Answer: IN RESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kept back\n IN(popular\/fashionable) + RESERVE(to book\/to order in advance, as with theatre seats or restaurant tables)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give short change in error (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERSIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: error\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 change) GIVE SHORT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seed diet oddly not for songbird (5)","output":"### Answer: PIPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: songbird\n PIP(a seed found in a fruit) + \"diet\" **minus ****its 1st and 3rd letters**(oddly not)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard to follow abridged article from beginning to end (7)","output":"### Answer: THROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: from beginning to end\n ROUGH(hard\/demanding, as in \"to expect a rough time in 2021\") **placed after**(to follow) \"the\"(the definite article in grammar) **minus ****its last letter**(abridged \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outside broadcast follows golf tournament (4-3)","output":"### Answer: OPEN-AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outside\n AIR(to broadcast programmes over the radio or television) **placed after**(follows) OPEN(a golf tournament with no restrictions on who may compete \u2013 with a minimum standard of course)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play tune by artist originally labelled 'unremarkable' (7)","output":"### Answer: NEUTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: unremarkable\n **Anagram of**(Play) TUNE **plus**(by) RA(abbrev. for a member of the Royal Academy of Arts, an artist) + **1st letter of**(originally) \"labelled\".\nDefn: Having no strongly marked characteristic or features, as in \"a neutral colour\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State has endlessly dry area with dam in the middle (7)","output":"### Answer: ARIZONA \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\n [\"arid\"(dry of water) + \"zone\"(a demarcated area)] **minus their respective last letters, **(endlessly \u2026) **plus**(with) **middle letter of**(\u2026 in the middle) \"dam\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novel appears heartlessly mean about journalist (12)","output":"### Answer: NEWSPAPERMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: journalist\n NEW(novel\/original) + **anagram of**(\u2026 about) [APPEARS + \"mean\" **minus ****its inner letters**(heartlessly \u2026)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elizabeth knights old boy, long having earned top honour (7)","output":"### Answer: ENNOBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: honour\n E(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth\", as in \"QE\" or \"ER\") + N,N(twice the abbrev. for \"knight\" in chess notation) + OB(abbrev. for \"old boy\", a former pupil of a school or university, as in \"the old boy network in politics\") + L(abbrev. for \"long\", in US usage) **plus**(having) **1st letter of**(\u2026 top, in a down clue) \"earned\".\nDefn: To \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be grateful husband's abandoned cap and jumper from the 1970s (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TANK TOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: jumper from the 1970s\n \"thank\"(to be grateful for\/to express gratitude) **minus**(\u2026's abandoned) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"husband\") + TOP(to cap\/to be superior to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Organising fishing, gutted after young salmon head off (9)","output":"### Answer: ARRANGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Organising\n \"angling\"(fishing with a rod and line) **minus its middle letter**(gutted) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) \"parr\"(a young salmon with a distinctive colouring) **minus ****its 1st letter**(head off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top grade carbon copy's acquired quickly (5)","output":"### Answer: APACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: quickly \n [A(letter signifying the best\/top grade\/quality) + C(symbol for the chemical element, carbon)] **contained in**(\u2026's acquired) APE(to copy\/to imitate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rambling work emails get skipped initially (7)","output":"### Answer: AIMLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rambling \n **Anagram of**(work) EMAILS **plus**(get) ***1st letter of***(\u2026 initially) \"skipped\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Museum manager's almost rude about schedule (7)","output":"### Answer: CURATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Museum manager\n \"curt\"(rude\/terse) **minus ****its last letter**(almost \u2026) + **reversal of**(about) ROTA(a schedule of when each of a group has to do what)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Now and then, during poetic evening, gets extremely mushy about love (5,2,5)","output":"### Answer: EVERY SO OFTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Now and then\n E'EN(poetically, a contraction of \"evening\", that part of the day) **containing**(during \u2026 gets) [VERY(extremely\/to a high degree) + SOFT(mushy\/squashed, as with \"mushy peas\") **containing**(about) O(letter representing 0\/\"love\" in tennis scores)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Special celebration for Socialist landlord, always pursuing end of need (3,6,3)","output":"### Answer: RED LETTER DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Special celebration\n RED(Socialist\/one with left-wing views) + LETTER(a landlord\/one who lets out property) + [AY(always\/forever) **placed below**(pursuing\/going after, in a down clue) **last letter of**(end of) \"need\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reasons to control allowance of beer (9)","output":"### Answer: RATIONALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reasons\n RATION(to control allowance of\/to fix a specific amount that is given out to each person in a group) + ALE(beer\/a brew)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On way to thrashing after Everton edges second penalty (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ENROUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: On way\n [ROUT(a trashing\/an utter defeat by opponents) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 edges) \"Everton\"] + **2nd letter of**(second) \"penalty\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With team short, reserve comes on and equalises (7)","output":"### Answer: SQUARES \n ### Explanation: Definition: equalises\n \"squad\"(a team\/a group working together in, say, the police or military) **minus ****its last letter**(short) **plus**(With \u2026 comes on) RES(abbrev. for \"reserve\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rep confused old lady, pocketing first insurance payment (7)","output":"### Answer: PREMIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: payment\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 confused) REP + MUM(informal term for one's mother\/old lady) **containing**(pocketing) **1st letter of**(first) \"insurance\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strategy also included a group of soldiers (7)","output":"### Answer: PLATOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a group of soldiers\n PLAN(a strategy\/a plan of action to achieve an aim) **containing**(\u2026 included) TOO(also\/as well)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Act badly, losing lead in a board game (5)","output":"### Answer: HALMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: board game\n HAM(to act badly\/to overact) **containing**(\u2026 in) **1st letter of**(\u2026 lead) \"losing\" + A.\nA more familiar variant of the game:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Great role identified by diminutive actor? (6)","output":"### Answer: HAMLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great role\n HAM(an overacting actor) \u2013 LET(a suffix signifying a small\/diminutive version of something, a \"booklet\", say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Valuable piece that sums up Oxford University dons (8)","output":"### Answer: PRECIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Valuable\n PRECIS(a written or spoken piece\/account that sums up\/summarises a text or speech) **containing**(\u2026 dons) OU(abbrev. for \"Oxford University\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trace exclusive feature I found in shoot (9)","output":"### Answer: SUSPICION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trace\n [USP(abbrev. for \"unique selling point\"\/an exclusive feature of a marketed product) + I] **contained in**(found in) SCION(a young shoot of a plant, especially one cut for grafting).\nDefn: A hint."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strange article about fake news? (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strange\n AN(an article in grammar) **containing**(about) LIE(fake news\/a fiction)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flag piece in The Observer (4)","output":"### Answer: IRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flag,piece in The Observer\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, the sensory organ and not the Sunday one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finance centre's rule about disposal of letters (4,6)","output":"### Answer: WALL STREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finance centre\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) LAW(a rule defining correct procedure in a sport) + **anagram of**(disposal of) LETTERS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force uses ill-gotten gains to control Congress (7)","output":"### Answer: GRAVITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\n GRAVY(ill-gotten\/unearned money\/gains) **containing**(to control) IT(euphemism for sexual intercourse\/congress).\nDefn: In physics, the force attracting a body to one of (great) mass."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gang member returned cannabis to staff nurses (6)","output":"### Answer: TSOTSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gang member\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 nurses) **reversal of**(returned) \"cannabis to staff\".\nDefn: From South Africa, a young urban criminal\/gangster, especially one from a township."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New clubs split costs for professional security measures (6)","output":"### Answer: FENCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: security measures\n [N(abbrev. for \"new\") + C(abbrev. for \"clubs\", the suit in a deck of playing cards)] **contained in**(split) FEES(costs for using a professional to provide services)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relation's about to go over to the other side in haunting image (7)","output":"### Answer: SPECTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: haunting image\n RESPECT(relation\/reference to, as in \"with respect to\/in relation to\") **with its**(\u2026's) \"re\"(about\/with reference to) **moved from the start to the end**(go over to the other side)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A fine line divides romance and suffering (10)","output":"### Answer: AFFLICTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: suffering\n A + {[F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + L(abbrev. for \"line\")] **contained in**(divides) FICTION(a romance\/a make-believe)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Squeal as insect's tail is removed from bite (4)","output":"### Answer: SING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Squeal\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's tail) \"insect\" **deleted from**(is removed from) \"sting\"(the bite of some insects).\nDefn: To inform on somebody."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Take steps to administer beating and vanish (5)","output":"### Answer: TANGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take steps\n TAN(to administer a beating\/thrashing) **plus**(and) GO(to vanish from\/to leave the presence of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agreed with auditor's intended compensation (9)","output":"### Answer: ATONEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: compensation\n [AT ONE](agreed\/in unison) **plus**(with) **homophone of**(auditor's) \"meant\"(intended\/deliberate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Military location hosted individual (8)","output":"### Answer: PARASITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hosted individual\n PARA(an airborne unit of paratroopers in the military) + SITE(the location, of a building, say).\nDefn: A living thing\/an individual hosted by\/latching on to another for food and shelter and usually causing harm to the host."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commanding officer and company working in secure location (6)","output":"### Answer: COCOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: secure location\n CO(abbrev. for \"commanding officer\") **plus**(and) CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial concern) + ON(working\/in operation, as with an electrical appliance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: America objects after husband is promoted in election campaign (8)","output":"### Answer: HUSTINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: election campaign\n US(abbrev. for things American\/from the US) + THINGS(objects\/items) **with**(after) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"husband\") **moved to a higher position**(is promoted, in a down clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make use of Jaws with international cast at sea in China (9)","output":"### Answer: MASTICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make use of Jaws\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 at sea) [I(abbrev. for \"international\") + CAST] **contained in**(in) MATE(pal\/\"china' in Cockney rhyming slang, from \"china plate\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lead character in extravagant film like The Greatest Story Ever Told? (4)","output":"### Answer: EPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: like The Greatest Story Ever Told\n **1st letter of**(Lead character in) \"extravagant\" + PIC(short for \"picture\"\/a film\/a movie)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Characteristic sound associated with Rent and Hair (7)","output":"### Answer: RINGLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hair\n RING(a characteristic\/recognisable sound made by, say, a phone or a bell) **plus**(associated with) LET(to rent out a property).\nDefn: \u2026 hanging down in a spiral curl."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife leaves educator who edited and wrote joint work (10)","output":"### Answer: COAUTHORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: wrote joint work\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 edited) [\"w\"(abbrev. for \"wife\") **deleted from**(leaves) \"educator who\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suppose authentication code is used instead of one's name (5)","output":"### Answer: OPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suppose\n PIN(abbrev. for \"Personal Identification Number\", an authentication code in electronic transactions) **replacing**(is used instead of) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"name\") **in** \"one\".\nFeels as if something is missing in the wordplay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holy state banishes court for good reason (6)","output":"### Answer: SANITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: good reason\n \"sanctity\"(holy state\/state of being sacred) **minus**(banishes) \"ct\"(abbrev. for \"court\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quick to cover up Royal Institution's copyright infringement (6)","output":"### Answer: PIRACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: copyright infringement\n PACY(quick\/able to move fast) **containing**(to cover) **reversal of**(up, in a down clue) RI(abbrev. for \"Royal Institution\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Current route exposed bad roundabout (10)","output":"### Answer: CIRCUITOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: roundabout\n CIRCUIT(the route\/network of conducting material that an electrical current takes) + **1st and last letters deleted from**(exposed) \"lousy\"(bad\/of poor quality)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Start blazing row to curb enthusiasm (3,4,2)","output":"### Answer: SET FIRE TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start blazing\n [SET TO](a row\/an argument) **containing**(to curb) FIRE(enthusiasm\/zeal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Women-only screening of Cube and Up (8)","output":"### Answer: HEIGHTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Up\n HEN(an adjective indicating that, say, an event, is open to women only) **containing**(screening) EIGHT(cube of the number, 2).\nDefn: To \u2026\/to increase, in intensity or degree."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model quickly gets saddle sore (7)","output":"### Answer: SITFAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: saddle sore\n SIT(to model\/pose for an artist) + FAST(quickly).\nDefn: Sore on the horse's back, not the rider's bottom, due to the saddle rubbing on it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Court accepting jurist's conclusion is accurate (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SPOT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: accurate\n SPOON(to court\/to kiss and cuddle, as in \"By the light of the silvery moon, I want to spoon, to my honey\u2026\" **containing**(accepting) **last letter of**(\u2026's conclusion) \"jurist\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Partner backed up Excel files on this? (6)","output":"### Answer: LAPTOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: files on this\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backed up, in a down clue) PAL(one's mate\/partner) + TOP(to excel\/to be better than).\nDefn: \u2026, electronic files, that is, including Excel spreadsheets.\n\u2026 after all, it is a laptop."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comparatively sensitive whistleblower's upset about heartless intimidation (5)","output":"### Answer: FINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comparatively sensitive\n **Reversal of**(\u2026's upset, in a down clue) REF(short \"referee\", a match umpire who uses a whistle to signal) **containing**(about) \"intimidation\" **minus all its inner letters**(heartless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supporting part gets Oscar for Child's Play (4)","output":"### Answer: LEGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Child's Play\n LEG(a supporting part, of a body, say) **plus**(gets) O(letter represented by \"Oscar\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reduce consumption? That's futile (7)","output":"### Answer: USELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: futile\n [USE LESS](reduce consumption)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man turned right in Bath, finding trouble (7)","output":"### Answer: DISTURB \n ### Explanation: Definition: trouble\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned) SID(a man's name) + R(abbrev. for \"right\") **contained in**(in) TUB(a bathtub\/a bath)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French footballer in Post Office misplaced bag (5)","output":"### Answer: POGBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: French footballer\n PO(abbrev. for \"Post Office\") + **anagram of**(misplaced \u2026) BAG.\nAnswer: Paul, currently playing for Manchester United."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lunatic Pope stood against (7,2)","output":"### Answer: OPPOSED TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: against\n **Anagram of**(Lunatic) POPE STOOD."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Giving report about company in recession on the move? (10)","output":"### Answer: RELOCATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: on the move\n RELATING(giving a report\/narrating an account) **containing**(about) **reversal of**(\u2026 in recession) CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial concern).\nDefn: \u2026 from present location to another."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hike starts in The Rip and ends in the outback (4)","output":"### Answer: TREK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hike\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts in) \"The Rip\" **plus**(and) **last letters, respectively, of**(ends in) \"the outback\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draft right-winger seen prior to joining airborne regiment? (11)","output":"### Answer: PREPARATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draft\n TORY(a member of the Conservative Party, a right-winger in the political spectrum) who is\/seen [PRE-PARA](before\/prior to being in\/joining the para\/the airborne regiment in the military)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mean drunk getting punched (5-6)","output":"### Answer: TIGHT-FISTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mean\n TIGHT(drunk\/intoxicated) **plus**(getting) FISTED(punched\/struck with the first \u2013 as Maradona once did to score a goal).\nDefn: Holding on tight to one's money."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Before leaving reclusive sort makes widow's contribution (4)","output":"### Answer: MITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: widow's contribution\n \"ere\"(before in time) **deleted from**(leaving) \"eremite\"(a Christian hermit\/reclusive sort).\nDefn: A small contribution given by a person who has very little\/a widow's mite."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One suggesting secure area round port (10)","output":"### Answer: HINTERLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: area round port\n HINTER(one suggesting\/giving a hint) + LAND(to secure\/to attain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belligerent destroying mortars and guns here and there (6-3)","output":"### Answer: STRONG-ARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belligerent\n **Anagram of**(destroying) [MORTARS **plus**(and) **1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026 here and there) \"guns\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Four getting stuck into the drink \u2014 bubbly? (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bubbly\n IV(Roman numeral for \"four\") **contained in**(getting stuck into) ALE(a drink\/a type of beer).\nDefn: \u2026\/very animated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sappers permitted to enter gym that's full (7)","output":"### Answer: REPLETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: full\n RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers whose privates were called sappers) + [LET(permitted\/allowed) **contained in**(to enter) PE(abbrev. for \"physical education\"\/a lesson called gym in school)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get expert to contain buzzing hive (7)","output":"### Answer: ACHIEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get\n ACE(an expert\/one skilled in a specific subject or activity) **containing**(to contain) **anagram of**(buzzing) HIVE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Member brought to anger by posh Lord's official? (6)","output":"### Answer: UMPIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lord's official\n [MP(abbrev. for \"Member of Parliament\") **plus**(brought to) IRE(anger\/rage)] **placed after**(by) U(uupper-class\/posh).\nDefn: \u2026, Lord's cricket ground that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Becomes hard to follow case of Etonian political theorist (6)","output":"### Answer: ENGELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: political theorist\n GELS(becomes hard\/sets from a liquid to a solid state) **placed after**(to follow) **1st and last letters of**(case of) \"Etonian\".\nAnswer: Friedrich, German theorist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Free issue includes image from the bottom (10)","output":"### Answer: EMANCIPATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Free\n EMANATE(to issue\/emit from) **containing**(includes) **reversal of**(\u2026 from the bottom, in a down clue) PIC(short for \"picture\"\/image)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prisoner's baccy in tin with refill needed (5)","output":"### Answer: SNOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prisoner's baccy\n SN(symbol for the chemical element, tin) + OUT(run out of\/with refill needed).\nDefn: \u2026\/slang for illicit tobacco\/baccy in prisons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Client wants some foreign jewellery item (9)","output":"### Answer: DEPENDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Client\n DE(French word often translated into English as \"some\" \u2013 or \"any\") + PENDANT(a jewellery item, viz. one hanging from a chain worn round the neck).\nDefn: \u2026 in archaic language\/a hanger-on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elite soldiers bashing in middle window-frame (4)","output":"### Answer: SASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: window-frame\n SAS(abbrev. for \"Special Air Service\", elite soldiers) + **middle letter of**(\u2026 in middle) \"bashing\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make rare gaffe initially being an outsider (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDERDOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: an outsider\n UNDERDO(what you might call \"to make\/cook, meat, say, under-done\/less than well-done, ie. rare\") + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"gaffe\".\nDefn: \u2026\/a competitor with only an outside\/little chance of winning."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl under water in populous borough (8)","output":"### Answer: BROOKLYN \n ### Explanation: Definition: populous borough\n LYN(a girl's name) **placed below**(under, in a down clue) BROOK(a small stream of water).\nDefn: Most \u2026 in New York City."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Norse god to frustrate stupid talk (10)","output":"### Answer: BALDERDASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: stupid talk\n BALDER(the Norse god of light, peace, virtue, and wisdom) + DASH(to frustrate\/to destroy\/to cause something not to happen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How heat might knock one out? (9)","output":"### Answer: ELIMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: How heat might knock one out\n Cryptic defn: A heat in a competition will decide who gets knocked out\/eliminated from the main event."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Storm in Timor Sea that generates spray (8)","output":"### Answer: ATOMISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: that generates spray\n **Anagram of**(Storm in) TIMOR SEA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article by twerp to support subversive literature (8)","output":"### Answer: AGITPROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: subversive literature\n A(article in grammar) **plus**(by) GIT(a twerp\/an unpleasant person) + PROP(to support\/to use a, well, prop to keep something in position)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's seen in valley in this case (6)","output":"### Answer: VALISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this case\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\")'S **contained in**(seen in) VALE(a valley)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bond one plugging away? On the contrary (6)","output":"### Answer: ADHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bond\n AD(short for \"advertisement\"\/a notice or announcement that is plugging\/promoting something) + HERE(on the contrary\/opposed to \"away\"\/not here)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monkey caught in an American city (5)","output":"### Answer: TAMPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: an American city\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 caught) \"tamper\"(to mess\/monkey with).\nDefn: \u2026 in Florida."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stake \u2014 not post (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stake,not post\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 in a gambling game, like poker; and 2nd: \u2026\/opposite of \"post\"\/after the fact."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Young Bengal tigers skirting lake? They're used to exercise (6,5)","output":"### Answer: INDIAN CLUBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're used to exercise\n [INDIAN CUBS](possibly tiger youngsters from Bengal, India) **containing**(skirting) L(abbrev. for \"lake\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The hardest thing before match \u2014 it's achieved years later (7,7)","output":"### Answer: DIAMOND WEDDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's achieved years later\n DIAMOND(commonly regarded as the hardest thing on earth) **placed before**(before) WEDDING(a match\/a union).\nDefn: \u2026\/it's reached\/achieved 60 years after the match."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large-scale course briefly a focus for seismologist (9)","output":"### Answer: EPICENTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a focus for seismologist\n EPIC(large-scale\/grand) + \"entr\u00e9e\"(the main dish, or sometimes the dish before the main dish, of a meal) **minus its last letter**(briefly).\nDefn: The point on the earth's surface above the origin of an earthquake, of interest to\/a focus for seismologists."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Continental banker, extremely rich individual (5)","output":"### Answer: RHONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Continental banker\n **1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"rich\" + ONE(an individual\/one out of many).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. a river in continental Europe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flipping insect bite! (4)","output":"### Answer: TANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: bite\n **Reversal of**(Flipping) GNAT(a fly resembling a mosquito).\nDefn: \u2026\/a strong taste or smell which could, well, bite your senses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Declared start of amnesty during forecast (10)","output":"### Answer: PREDICATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Declared\n **1st letter of**(start of) \"amnesty\" **contained in**(during) PREDICTED(forecast\/foreseen).\nDefn: \u2026\/asserted."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Singles-only holiday? (3-3,4)","output":"### Answer: ONE-WAY TRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singles-only holiday\n Cryptic defn: A trip for which you buy a single\/one-way, and not a return, ticket."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unladen long-range spaceships taking off (4)","output":"### Answer: LESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: taking off\n **Inner letters, respectively, deleted from**(Unladen) \"long-range spaceships\".\nDefn: \u2026\/minus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mammal (un)like fawn (5)","output":"### Answer: CAMEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mammal\n A colour like fawn\/a light brown colour, and an animal unlike a fawn\/a young deer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hardy female graduates framing article about mum (9)","output":"### Answer: BATHSHEBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hardy female\n BA,BA(2 x abbrev. for \"Bachelor of Arts\", graduates from university) **containing**(framing) [THE(an article in grammar) **containing**(about) SH!(an exclamation to tell someone to keep quiet\/be mum)].\nDefn: Heroine in Thomas Hardy's \"Far From The Madding Crowd\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parisian who joins the marines aboard feels awkward (7)","output":"### Answer: SQUIRMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: feels awkward\n [QUI(French, as would be spoken by a Parisian, for \"who\") + RM(abbrev. for \"Royal Marines\", a corps in the British military)] **contained in**(aboard a, a ship, say) SS(abbrev. for \"Steamship\", as used in their names)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's played two blues oddly rejected by British university (7)","output":"### Answer: UKULELE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's played\n **two times ****1st and 3rd letters deleted from**(\u2026 oddly rejected) \"blues\" **placed after**(by) [UK(abbrev. for \"United Kingdom\", describing things British, a university, say) + U(abbrev. for \"University\").\nThe uke always brings him to mind:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pass card to successor, swearing? (4,2,5)","output":"### Answer: HAND ON HEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: swearing\n [HAND ON](pass on\/transfer to one's successor\/replacement) HEART(an example of which is a playing card of that suit).\nDefn: \u2026 that something is completely true or meant sincerely."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lastly, shake anti-viral fluid before opening it (7,8)","output":"### Answer: ITALIAN VERMOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: it\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fluid)[**last letter of**(Lastly) \"shake\" + ANTI-VIRAL] **placed above**(before, in a down clue) MOUTH(an opening\/an entrance to what's inside).\nDefn: \u2026, as in the cocktail \"gin and it\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen's mate cheated, taking queen in (5)","output":"### Answer: DRONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Queen's mate\n DONE(cheated\/conned by someone) **containing**(taking \u2026 in) R(abbrev. for \"Regina\", a queen).\nDefn: \u2026, in a beehive, doing no work except to fertilise the queen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Examiner's car upset bull (7)","output":"### Answer: AUDITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Examiner\n AUDI(a car made by Audi AG of Germany) + **reversal of**(upset, in a down clue) ROT(bull\/nonsense).\nDefn: \u2026 of an organisation's accounts and operations."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chicken he brought in for a farmhand (7)","output":"### Answer: COWHERD \n ### Explanation: Definition: farmhand\n \"coward\"(a chicken\/one lacking in courage) **with **HE **replacing**(brought in for) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play with reserve, in accordance with law (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDERACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play with reserve\n UNDER(in accordance with\/controlled by, a law, say) ACT(a law\/a statute)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 21 run off in pursuit of junk shop thief (4,2,3,6)","output":"### Answer: SHIP OF THE DESERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 21\n DESERT(to run off\/to abandon someone or something) **placed after**(in pursuit of) **anagram of**(junk) SHOP THIEF.\nDefn: Answer to 21 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commercial dressings primarily frustrate nurses (6)","output":"### Answer: ADVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commercial\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"dressings\" **contained in**(\u2026 nurses) AVERT(to frustrate\/to thwart).\nAnswer: Short for \"advertisement\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A European king's missing daughter's OK (6)","output":"### Answer: AGREED \n ### Explanation: Definition: OK\n A + \"Greek\"(a European national) **minus**(\u2026's missing) \"k\"(abbrev. for \"king\" in chess notation) + D(abbrev. for \"daughter\").\nDefn: \u2026\/accepted."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aged Scots in hag's bottomless cooking pot? (8)","output":"### Answer: CAULDRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: cooking pot\n AULD(Scottish for \"old\"\/aged) **contained in**(in) \"crone\"(a hag\/an ugly old woman) **minus its last letter**(\u2026's bottomless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: General charges with sergeant perhaps to stop army heading off (6)","output":"### Answer: ONCOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: General charges\n NCO(abbrev. for \"non-commissioned officer\", an example of which\/perhaps is a sergeant) **contained in**(to stop) \"host\"(archaic term for an army) **minus its 1st letter**(heading off).\nDefn: \u2026\/an overhead expense."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot sauce, like cold, served in fancy boat (7)","output":"### Answer: TABASCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hot sauce\n [AS(like\/similar to, as in \"she was cold as ice\") + C(abbrev. for \"cold\")] **contained in**(served in) **anagram of**(fancy) BOAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where Naomi's tale's told \u2014 about time, really (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN TRUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: really\n [IN RUTH](where Naomi's tale is told\/in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament of the Bible) **containing**(about) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bill's rushed round, forcibly removed from ground? (6)","output":"### Answer: SPADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: forcibly removed from ground\n AD(short for \"advertisement\", an example of which is a poster or handbill\/a bill) **contained in**(\u2026 round) SPED(rushed\/moved with speed).\nDefn: \u2026, with, well, a spade."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adult in blazer needing a bath (5)","output":"### Answer: SAUNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bath\n A(abbrev. for \"adult\") **contained in**(in) SUN(something that blazes, such as \"the blazing sun\") **plus**(needing) A.\nDefn: \u2026 using steam."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Difficult prisoner loudly taking drugs (9)","output":"### Answer: CONFUSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Difficult\n CON(short for \"convict\"\/prisoner) + F(abbrev. for \"forte\", musical instruction to play loudly) + USING(taking drugs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abundant plunder left out (4)","output":"### Answer: RIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abundant\n \"rifle\"(to plunder\/to ransack) **minus**(\u2026 out) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foreign watches discussed (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERSEAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foreign\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 discussed) \"oversees\"(watches how and what's being done\/supervises)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Observe red rag waving (6)","output":"### Answer: REGARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Observe\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 waving) RED RAG.\nDefn: Gaze at steadily."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tolkien's monster concealed flower (6)","output":"### Answer: ORCHID \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\n ORC(a monster in Tolkien's \"Lord Of The Rings\") + HID(concealed from view)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yearning to hold one work of art (8)","output":"### Answer: PAINTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: work of art\n PANTING(yearning\/longing for with your tongue hanging out, figuratively) **containing**(to hold) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plays for time somewhere in the theatre (6)","output":"### Answer: STALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plays for time,somewhere in the theatre\n Double defn: 1st: Speak or act deliberately vaguely to gain more time before taking proper action; and 2nd: \u2026\/the seats on the ground floor in a theatre\/playhouse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Means of removing liquid from crushed gardenia (8)","output":"### Answer: DRAINAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Means of removing liquid\n **Anagram of**(crushed) GARDENIA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticise old master stealing artist's landscape? (8)","output":"### Answer: PANORAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: landscape\n PAN(to criticise\/to find fault with) + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + MA(abbrev. for \"master\") **containing**(stealing) RA(abbrev. for a member of the Royal Academy of Arts, an artist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Land in eastern nation (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land\n E(abbrev. for \"eastern\") + STATE(a nation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Republican upset after film showing abuse (8)","output":"### Answer: MISTREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: abuse\n [R(abbrev. for \"Republican\", a member of the Republican Party) + EAT(to upset\/to annoy, as in \"what's eating you\")] **placed after**(after) MIST(a film of tiny drops of moisture on a surface \u2013 a piece of glass or one's eyes, say)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calm observed round River Ribble finally (6)","output":"### Answer: SERENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calm\n SEEN(observed\/watched) **containing**(round) R(abbrev. for \"river\") + **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"Ribble\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Season some stew in terrine (6)","output":"### Answer: WINTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Season\n **Hidden in**(some) \"stew in terrine\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nice men struggling with European for prominence (8)","output":"### Answer: EMINENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: prominence\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 struggling) NICE MEN **plus**(with) E(abbrev. for \"European\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resent heads of exiting nations vacillations year-on-year (4)","output":"### Answer: ENVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resent\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(heads of) \"exiting nations vacillations year-on-year\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant setter keeps in dilapidated toilets (9)","output":"### Answer: MISTLETOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n ME(self-referential pronoun for setter of this crossword) **containing**(keeps in) **anagram of**(dilapidated) TOILETS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caught balls in lid (5)","output":"### Answer: COVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: in\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\", in cricket scores) + OVER(a series of balls bowled to the batsman in cricket)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raced back with almost half a sea creature (7)","output":"### Answer: NARWHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sea creature\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) RAN(raced\/move at speed) + W(abbrev. for \"with\") + \"half\" **minus its last letter**(almost \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overturn northern result (5)","output":"### Answer: UPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overturn\n UP(northern\/describing the part of a country, say, that is towards the north) + END(result\/ outcome)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Popular drink I had lacking flavour (7)","output":"### Answer: INSIPID \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking flavour\n IN(popular\/fashionable) + SIP(to drink in small mouthfuls) + I'D(contraction of \"I had\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shoot a regiment that's out of order (9)","output":"### Answer: GERMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shoot\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 that's out of order) A REGIMENT.\nDefn: \u2026\/of a seed or spore, to grow and put out, well, shoots."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trendy seaside destination with no leader (5,2)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trendy\n \"Brighton\"(seaside destination in southern England) **minus ****its 1st letter**(with no leader).\nDefn: \u2026\/fashionable and modern."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep hours of darkness for two weeks (9)","output":"### Answer: FORTNIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: two weeks\n FORT(a keep\/the strongest or central tower of a castle) + NIGHT(hours of darkness)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time idiot ran awful convention (9)","output":"### Answer: TRADITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: convention\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 awful) IDIOT RAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trapped by strange instrument (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SNARE DRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\n SNARED(trapped\/caught by, well, a snare) **plus**(by) RUM(strange\/odd)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remain too long in public street with a Yankee (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTSTAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remain too long\n OUT(in public\/not secret, as your skeletons in the cupboard might become) + ST(abbrev. for \"street\") **plus**(with) A + Y(letter represented \"Yankee\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recasts poor player (7)","output":"### Answer: ACTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: player\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 poor) RECASTS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hill torn apart in deluge (7)","output":"### Answer: TORRENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: deluge\n TOR(a high rocky hill) + RENT(torn apart into pieces)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Southern ice art (5)","output":"### Answer: SKILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: art\n S(abbrev. for \"southern\") + KILL(to ice, in US slang)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband in pleasant and appropriate situation (5)","output":"### Answer: NICHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: appropriate situation\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **contained in**(in) NICE(pleasant\/agreeable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wildfowlers besiege a French plant (9)","output":"### Answer: SUNFLOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n **Anagram of**(Wild\u2026) FOWLERS **containing**(besiege) UN(French for the article \"a\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heron, say, on top of tree (5)","output":"### Answer: EGRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heron\n EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/for example\/say) + RE(on\/with reference to) + **1st letter of**(top of) \"tree\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One cold diver turns over chunk of glacier (7)","output":"### Answer: ICEBERG \n ### Explanation: Definition: chunk of glacier\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + C(abbrev. for \"cold\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 turns over) GREBE(a bird that dives into water for food\/a diver)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature in garden party with superb sandwiches (7)","output":"### Answer: DOGWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature in garden\n DO(a party\/a social function) + [W(abbrev. for \"with\") **contained in**(\u2026 sandwiches) GOOD(superb\/excellent).\nDefn: A plant \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whitish yellow growth that climbs walls (5)","output":"### Answer: IVORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whitish\n OR(the colour yellow in heraldry) ***contained in***(\u2026 walls ) IVY(growth\/an evergreen plant that climbs\/grows up walls, say).\nAnswer: \u2026, as an adjective."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant English or Greek character in plot (3,6)","output":"### Answer: BEE ORCHID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n [E(abbrev. for \"English\") + OR + CHI(a character in the Greek alphabet)] **contained in**(in) BED(a plot, in a garden, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: TV documentary strand animating a rather dull town (3,7,5)","output":"### Answer: THE NATURAL WORLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV documentary strand\n **Anagram of**(animating) A RATHER DULL TOWN.\nDefn: A theme\/strand of a particular TV documentary series."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Dubliner's about to take in dress for tiny bodies (9)","output":"### Answer: ANAEROBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: tiny bodies\n A + **reversal of**(\u2026's about) SEAN(a common name for a Dubliner or Irishman)} **containing**(to take in) ROBE(dress, in particular, an elaborate gown).\nDefn: \u2026\/organisms."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Briefly recognise lakes and hillock (5)","output":"### Answer: KNOLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: hillock\n \"know\"(to recognise\/to be able to distinguish someone or something) **minus its last letter**(Briefly \u2026) + L,L(2 x abbrev. for \"lake\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Problem in 8 for possibly blocking sound of 25? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: HOOF ROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Problem in 8\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 possibly) FOR **contained in**(blocking) HOOT(the sound made by a little owl\/answer to 25 across).\nDefn: An infection\/problem in a horse\/a stud\/answer to 8 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crew unknown yacht that's docked in Douglas? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: MANX CAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's docked in Douglas\n MAN(to crew\/to staff\/to fill empty positions in an organisation, say) + X(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics) + CAT(short for \"catamaran\"\/a yacht with twin hulls in parallel).\nDefn: \"That\"\/a breed of cats with a naturally docked\/short or non-existent tail, originally from the Isle of Man, whose capital is Douglas."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard woman rejected cosmetic (5)","output":"### Answer: HENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cosmetic\n H(abbrev. for \"hard\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) ANNE(a woman's name).\nDefn: A natural dye used as a cosmetic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It flies Times into oil well at sea (6,3)","output":"### Answer: LITTLE OWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It flies\n T,T(2 x abbrev. for \"time\") **contained in**(into) **anagram of**(\u2026 at sea) OIL WELL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wasp I distracted circling plant (10)","output":"### Answer: ASPIDISTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 circling) \"Wasp I distracted\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They progress in leaps and bounds before eating cane up (8)","output":"### Answer: ANTELOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: They progress in leaps and bounds\n ANTE-(prefix signifying before an event or preceding a place, as opposed to \"post-\") **containing**(eating) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) POLE(a cane\/a stick)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small miner strips vertical end of quarry (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small miner\n **Reversal of**(in a down clue, \u2026 vertical\/descriptive of something that rises straight up from a horizontal plane) PEELS(strips\/takes off a layer) + **last letter of**(end of)\" quarry\".\nDefn: \u2026\/name of one of Snow White's seven small\/dwarf companions who worked in mines nearby.\nTrivia question: Name the other six."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grasp front of tartan rug (4)","output":"### Answer: TWIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grasp\n **1st letter of**(front of) \"tartan\" + WIG(a toupee\/a rug, informally).\nDefn: \u2026\/suddenly realise or understand something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What ass does to curb lazy women's rides (10)","output":"### Answer: BRIDLEWAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rides\n BRAYS(what an ass does in donkey-speak\/hee-haws) **containing**(to curb) [IDLE(lazy\/avoiding work) + W(abbrev. for \"women's\")].\nDefn: \u2026\/paths for horse riding."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How to shelter border road initially? This'll do it (8)","output":"### Answer: HEDGEROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: This'll do it\n HOW **containing**(to shelter) [EDGE(the border\/rim of something) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"road\"].\nDefn: \"This\"\/a hedge of wild shrubs and occasional trees that borders a road."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clasp ring found in ancient tower (6)","output":"### Answer: BROOCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clasp\n O(a letter representing a ring\/circle) **contained in**(found in) BROCH(a prehistoric\/ancient circular stone tower found in north Scotland)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Union probing phone system's boss (4)","output":"### Answer: STUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: boss\n U(abbrev. for \"Union\") **contained in**(probing) STD(abbrev. for \"Subscriber Trunk Dialling\", a phone system allowing subscribers to make trunk calls without operator assistance).\nDefn: \u2026\/a piece of metal projecting from the centre of a shield."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fly low with daring (10)","output":"### Answer: BLUEBOTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fly\n BLUE(low\/feeling sad) **plus**(with) BOTTLE(daring\/courage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vet books inspired by excited toddler (2,8)","output":"### Answer: DR. DOLITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vet\n LIT(short for \"literature\"\/written works, ie. books) **contained in**(inspired by) **anagram of**(excited) TODDLER.\nDefn: The veterinarian\/animal doctor who could talk to the animals, in a series of children's novels.\nThe first Dr. Dolittle movie:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Greek heretic dealing with land (8)","output":"### Answer: AGRARIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dealing with land\n A + GR(abbrev. for \"Greek\") + ARIAN(a follower of the doctrine of Arius, declared heretical by the Nicenes).\nDefn: \u2026 and its cultivation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Councillor's wearing jumper and vest for Swedes, maybe (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ROOT CROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swedes, maybe\n CR(abbrev. for \"Councillor\") **contained in**(wearing) [ROO(short for \"kangaroo\", the jumping marsupial) **plus**(and) TOP(a vest\/a garment for the upper part of the body)].\nDefn: A particular group of vegetables, an example of which\/maybe, are Swedes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nuts like tackling digital problem (6)","output":"### Answer: ACORNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nuts\n AS(like\/similar to) **containing**(tackling) CORN(a problem growth on your toes\/digits)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stimulate class left without paper (6)","output":"### Answer: KINDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stimulate\n KIND(a class\/a group of people or things with similar characteristics) + \"left\" **minus**(without) \"FT\"(abbrev. for the Financial Times daily paper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ditch one hectare after another (2-2)","output":"### Answer: HA-HA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ditch\n HA(abbrev. for \"hectare\", the unit of measurement of land area) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **another**\nHA(ditto)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flyer's second article abridged (4)","output":"### Answer: MOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flyer\n MO(short for \"moment\"\/a second\/a brief period of time) + \"the\"(an article in grammar) **minus its last letter**(abridged)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not living together, blokes before beginning to tenant flat (9)","output":"### Answer: APARTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: flat\n APART(not living\/being together) + MEN(blokes\/chaps) **plus**(before) **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"tenant\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rise and large unfriendly dog may do this (5)","output":"### Answer: GROWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: unfriendly dog may do this\n GROW(to rise\/to increase in number, size, amount or degree) **plus**(and) L(abbrev. for \"large\").\nGood clue surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where the ham may be enjoying a run of success? (2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: ON A ROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: enjoying a run of success\n Where you might find a piece of ham: on a roll\/a very small loaf of bread, ready to be eaten."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Late series of deliveries expected (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERDUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Late\n OVER(a series of deliveries\/balls bowled to a batsman in cricket) + DUE(expected\/likely or supposed to happen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink starts to take effect afterwards (3)","output":"### Answer: TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"take effect afterwards\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confusion about unfamiliar porridge, epicurean dish? (8,3)","output":"### Answer: PERIGORD PIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: epicurean dish\n PIE(pi\/a confusion\/a jumbled mixture) **containing**(about) **anagram of**(unfamiliar) PORRIDGE.\nDefn: \u2026\/a gourmet pie made with meat and truffles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The harmonious sound of bells perhaps that man installed in church (5)","output":"### Answer: CHIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: The harmonious sound of bells perhaps\n HIM(pronoun refering to \"that man\") **contained in**(installed in) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Health resort featured in newspaper (3)","output":"### Answer: SPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Health resort\n **Hidden in**(featured in) \"newspaper\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spanish chap's short story involving a bishop (5)","output":"### Answer: PABLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish chap\n \"plot\"(story\/the main events in a novel, say) **minus its last letter**(\u2026's short) **containing**(involving) [A + B(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation)].\nDefn: \u2026\/a male Spaniard's name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fluid fatal to beau in old stage play (1,4,2,1,3)","output":"### Answer: A TALE OF A TUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: old stage play\n **Anagram of**(Fluid) FATAL TO BEAU.\nDefn: \u2026 written by Ben Jonson."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top firm? Not so (3)","output":"### Answer: LID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\n \"solid\"(firm\/rigid) **minus**(Not) \"so\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dishonest trading in vehicles? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAFFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dishonest trading,vehicles\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/buying and selling banned or illegal items; and 2nd: \u2026, moving (or not moving) on a road, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fixed allowance and gratuity in post (7)","output":"### Answer: STIPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fixed allowance\n TIP(gratuity\/a sum of money given as a reward for a service) **contained in**(in) SEND(to post, say, a letter by snail-mail."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Praise former singer no end (5)","output":"### Answer: EXALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Praise\n EX-(prefix signifying \"former\"\/once) + \"alto\"(a singer with the highest adult male singing voice) **minus its last letter**(no end)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Labourer, in effect (9)","output":"### Answer: OPERATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labourer,in effect\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026\/applicable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Richly seasoned stew shown in red-top abroad (6)","output":"### Answer: RAGOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Richly seasoned stew\n RAG(a tabloid newspaper\/a red-top, from the red background on which the title of such a paper is printed) + OUT(abroad\/out of the country or out of doors)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mother runs into French port, mostly for squid (8)","output":"### Answer: CALAMARI \n ### Explanation: Definition: squid\n [MA(a familiar term for one's mother) + R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores)] **contained in**(into) \"Calais\"(seaport in France) **minus ****its last letter**(mostly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prevailing mood at second ball (10)","output":"### Answer: ATMOSPHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prevailing mood\n AT + MO(short for \"moment\"\/a short time period\/a second) + SPHERE(a ball\/a globe)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine spring (4)","output":"### Answer: WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine,spring\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where a clown may get his shoes made, after much delay? (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: AT LONG LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: after much delay\n Cryptic defn: Where clown shoes, notoriously long, may be made \u2013 by a cobbler with a long last\/a mould for fashioning a shoe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monster, consequently, raised (4)","output":"### Answer: OGRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monster\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, raised, in a down clue) ERGO(consequently\/therefore, as in \"cogito, ergo sum\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bear hibernated, reportedly (4,2)","output":"### Answer: HOLD UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bear\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, reportedly) \"holed up\"(in hibernation\/in hiding and inactive)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Other half to make changes and say nothing (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ALTER EGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Other half\n ALTER(to make changes) **plus**(and) EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/for example\/say) + O(letter representing 0\/nothing).\nDefn: \u2026 of your personality, other than the one which people normally see."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Margin for error if rock star mishandled (4,6)","output":"### Answer: RISK FACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Margin for error\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 mishandled) IF ROCK STAR.\nAnswer: \u2026\/something that increases the chances of failure.\nI'm not sure if the answer is totally synonymous with the definition which is an error (or errors) you could make but still be able to achieve success."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Referring to landlord, party member (10)","output":"### Answer: REPUBLICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: party member\n RE(refering to\/with reference to) + PUBLICAN(the landlord of a pub\/a public house).\nDefn: \u2026\/a member of the Republican Party in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plans to hold religious education in French cathedral (8)","output":"### Answer: CHARTRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: French cathedral\n CHARTS(plans\/blueprints) **containing**(to hold) RE(abbrev. for \"religious education\").\nDefn: \u2026, in the town of Chartres."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Report of patient's progress round home (8)","output":"### Answer: BULLETIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Report of patient's progress\n BULLET(a round of ammunition for a weapon) + IN(at home\/not out and about).\nDefn: A short official report to inform the public about an important matter, perhaps the progress or otherwise of a sick public figure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Film a vessel on a river (6)","output":"### Answer: AVATAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n A + VAT(a vessel\/a large barrel or tank for storing liquids in) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) A + R(abbrev. for \"river\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Initially got me upset, after odd unexpected bumper (6)","output":"### Answer: DODGEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: bumper\n [**1st letter of**(Initially) \"got\" + **reversal of**(\u2026 upset, in a down clue) ME] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **anagram of**(\u2026 unexpected) ODD.\nDefn: \u2026\/something that bumps, viz. a small electric car driven to bump other such cars in a fairground attraction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female, Greek character, brings cheese (4)","output":"### Answer: FETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\n F(abbrev. for \"female\") + ETA(the 7th character in the Greek alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Got rid of, the woman departs (4)","output":"### Answer: SHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Got rid of\n SHE(pronoun for \"the woman\") + D(abbrev. for \"depart\", as in a train timetable, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rich cake found back in imperial Ceylon (6)","output":"### Answer: ECLAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rich cake\n **Hidden in**(found \u2026 in) **reversal of**(back) \"imperial Ceylon\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knowing quality, island invested in SA currency (8)","output":"### Answer: SAPIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knowing quality\n I(abbrev. for \"island\") **contained in**(invested in) [SA + PENCE(British currency unit)].\nDefn: The quality of being wise\/knowing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knock back drink in old church and head for bishop's office (10)","output":"### Answer: EPISCOPATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bishop's office\n **Reversal of**(Knock back) {[SIP(to drink with small mouthfuls) **contained in**(in) [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)]} **plus**(and) PATE(a person's head)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Value reflected in welcoming a wronged brother (4)","output":"### Answer: ESAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: wronged brother\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 reflected) USE(value\/advantage of something, as in \"what's the use of pretending?\") **containing**(welcoming) A.\nDefn: \u2026\/one in the Bible betrayed\/wronged by his brother, Jacob."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gadget used in steamship to make furniture (6)","output":"### Answer: STOOLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: furniture\n TOOL(a gadget\/a device) **contained in**(used in) SS(abbrev. for \"steamship\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spray with greater frequency to cover rumpled suit (8)","output":"### Answer: MOISTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spray\n MORE(with greater frequently\/more often, as in \"with each day, he visited her more\") **containing**(to cover) **anagram of**(rumpled) SUIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In seed case find large bluebottle (4)","output":"### Answer: PLOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: bluebottle\n POD(seed case, as in a \"pea pod\") **containing**(In \u2026 find) L(abbrev. for \"large\").\nDefn: \u2026\/informal term for a police officer in the UK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oily substance from tree put in ground with nitrogen (10)","output":"### Answer: TURPENTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oily substance\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ground) [TREE PUT IN **plus**(with) N(symbol for the chemical element, nitrogen)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thrown together, German joins the Italian in bar (5-5)","output":"### Answer: JERRY-BUILT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thrown together\n JERRY(a derogatory term for a German, especially in military contexts) **plus**(joins) [IL(Italian for \"the\") **contained in**(in) BUT(bar\/except for, as in \"he recognised all but one\")].\nDefn: \u2026\/hastily put together."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: D. Dreadful mistake error banning old Labour leader (4,7)","output":"### Answer: KEIR STARMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labour leader\n **Anagram of**(Dreadful) [\"mistake: error\" **minus**(banning) \"o\"(abbrev. for \"old\")].\nDefn: Leader of the British Labour Party."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gutter spout from glory age renovated (8)","output":"### Answer: GARGOYLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gutter spout\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 renovated) GLORY AGE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give aid to guitar player having missed intro (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give aid to\n \"bassist\"(a player of the bass guitar) **minus ****its 1st letter**(having missed intro)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black marketeer dignitaries turned around (4)","output":"### Answer: SPIV \n ### Explanation: Definition: Black marketeer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned around) VIPS(abbrev. for \"very important persons\"\/dignitaries)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Radical junior in charge too high to catch? (10)","output":"### Answer: ULTRASONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: too high to catch\n ULTRA(a radical\/an extremist) + SON(general term for a young person\/a junior) + IC(abbrev. for \"in charge\").\nDefn: \u2026\/describing a sound wave whose frequency is above\/too high for the human ear to perceive\/catch."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Itching to see Indian city with unlimited enchantments (8)","output":"### Answer: PELLAGRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Itching\n AGRA(the Indian city where the Taj Mahal is) **placed after**(with) \"spells\"(enchantments\/magic charms) **minus ****its 1st and last letters**(unlimited \u2026).\nDefn: A disease, one of whose symptoms is an itching skin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Archipelago or island around north (6)","output":"### Answer: ORKNEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Archipelago\n OR + KEY(a low-lying island) **containing**(around) N(abbrev. for \"north\").\nDefn: \u2026 off the north-eastern coast of Scotland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endless trash with politico orchestrating unrest Stateside (7,5)","output":"### Answer: CAPITOL RIOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: unrest Stateside\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 orchestrating) [\"trash\" **minus ****its last letter**(Endless \u2026) **plus**(with) POLITICO].\nA topical and clever surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailors trick the German one doing runner (9)","output":"### Answer: ABSCONDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one doing runner\n ABS(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seamen\"\/sailors) + CON(to trick\/to swindle) + DER(German for \"the\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps let in respected person coming to office (9-5)","output":"### Answer: PRESIDENT-ELECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: person coming to office\n **Anagram of**(Perhaps) LET IN RESPECTED. More of the same \u2013 cf. 2\/4 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smile after tea shows anything but delight (7)","output":"### Answer: CHAGRIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: anything but delight\n GRIN(a wide smile) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) CHA(tea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Toy-boy with gun splattered right-wing commentator (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TOBY YOUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: right-wing commentator\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 splattered) [TOY-BOY **plus**(with) GUN].\nDefn: \u2026 in the British media."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Develops liking for Calvin Klein? Assess situation (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TAKE STOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assess situation\n [TAKES TO](develops a liking for someone or something, branded apparel, say) + CK(abbrev. for \"Calvin Klein\", as seen on his former logo)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Test regularly applied for instance (7)","output":"### Answer: EXAMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: instance\n EXAM(short for \"examination\"\/a test) + **2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(regularly) \"applied\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sloth and one near it on the move (7)","output":"### Answer: INERTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sloth\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 on the move) NEAR IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saint removed from evil church feature in fire (7)","output":"### Answer: INSPIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fire\n \"s\"(abbrev. for \"saint\") **deleted from**(removed from) \"sin\"(evil\/wrongdoing) + SPIRE(a church feature, specifically its tower).\nDefn: \u2026\/to stimulate and excite someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supplied Liberal with hammer (5)","output":"### Answer: GAVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: hammer\n GAVE(supplied\/provided with) + L(abbrev. for \"Liberal\", a member of a Liberal Party).\n\u2026 unrest at the White House?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recalling battlefield doctor for mission? (5)","output":"### Answer: ALAMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: mission\n [\u00c0 LA](in the manner of\/recalling or resembling the way a particular person would have done it) MO(abbrev. for \"medical officer\", a doctor in the military, who may be found in a battlefield)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lean the wrong way, drop a catch (7)","output":"### Answer: PITFALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a catch\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 the wrong way) TIP(to lean\/to put into a sloping position, as in \"tip your chair back\") + FALL(drop\/move from a higher to a lower level).\nDefn: \u2026\/a hidden difficulty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To drink without company proved a disaster (5-2)","output":"### Answer: SCREW-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a disaster\n SUP(to drink) **containing**(without) CREW(a company\/an organised group)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A large branch gets a wake-up call (5)","output":"### Answer: ALARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a wake-up call\n A + L(abbrev. for \"large\") + ARM(a branch, of an organisation, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complimented little chap drinking coffee (9)","output":"### Answer: FLATTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complimented\n FRED(diminutive of\/little \"Frederick\", a chap's name) **containing**(drinking) LATTE(a coffee made with steamed milk)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Domestic tip for a more effective stack (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CHIMNEY POT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Domestic tip for a more effective stack\n Cryptic defn: A domestic tip\/an end attached to a home, namely an attachment to the top of a chimney stack to increase its effectiveness."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fastening for jumper (4)","output":"### Answer: FROG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fastening,jumper\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 for a coat; and 2nd: A jumping amphibian."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Predisposed to subtle spice blend (11)","output":"### Answer: SUSCEPTIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Predisposed to\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 blend) SUBTLE SPICE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having missed out at home, tucked into spread (11)","output":"### Answer: DISSEMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: spread\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) MISSED **plus**(Having \u2026) IN(at home\/not out) + ATE(tucked into food)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Struggles to take top off paint (4)","output":"### Answer: OILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: paint\n \"toils\"(struggles\/performs a hard task) **minus ****its 1st letter**(to take top off).\nDefn: \u2026 used to paint oil paintings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slip quantity into vegetable and herb with duck (10)","output":"### Answer: PECCADILLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slip\n CC(abbrev. for \"cubic centimetre\", a unit of volume\/quantity measurement) **contained in**(into) PEA(a green seed vegetable) **plus**(and) DILL(an aromatic herb, of the parsley family) **plus**(with) O(letter representing 0, specifically a batsman's score of 0 runs\/a duck in cricket).\nDefn: \u2026\/a relatively minor fault."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Said thank you in turn, joining praise for property (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTRIBUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: property\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 in turn) TA(said to express \"thank you\") **plus**(joining) TRIBUTE(an act, statement or gift to show praise for someone or something).\nDefn: \u2026\/a characteristic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Level score (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Level,score\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/a degree in a scale, as in \"the volume went up a few notches\"; and 2nd: \u2026\/an indentation on a surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Willing to finish first \u2014 it's nearly over now (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDGAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's nearly over now\n GAME(willing to participate in, as in \"I'm game to make the trip\") **placed after**(\u2026 first) END(to finish\/to stop).\nDefn: \u2026, as in a chess match, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hard left get too excited, then get stuffed (7)","output":"### Answer: OVEREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: get stuffed\n \"overheat\"(to get too excited, as in \"the involvement of too many people can overheat the discussion\") **minus**(\u2026 left) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skip page, dream time away (6)","output":"### Answer: PRANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skip\n P(abbrev. for \"page\") + \"trance\"(dream\/a state of abstraction\/unresponsiveness to externa stimuli) **minus**(\u2026 away) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: \u2026\/move with bouncing steps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Romeo trapped by title, sick at heart, like Hamlet (6)","output":"### Answer: TRAGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Hamlet\n R(letter represented by \"Romeo\" in the phonetic alphabet) **contained in**(trapped by) TAG(a title\/a nickname given someone or something) + **middle letters of**(\u2026 at heart) \"sick\".\nDefn: \u2026, the central figure in Shakespeare's tragedy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give notice to cleric (10)","output":"### Answer: ADMINISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give\n AD(short for \"advertisement\", a promotional notice) **plus**(to) MINISTER(a cleric\/a member of the clergy in Christian Churches).\nDefn: \u2026, eg. medicine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grand room providing storage above yard (5)","output":"### Answer: LOFTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grand\n LOFT(a room in a house immediately under the roof for storing stuff) **placed above**(above, in a down clue) Y(abbrev. for \"yard\", the unit of length)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barred item at work time, creating TV drama (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SOAP OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV drama\n SOAP(which comes in the form of bars\/barred, hence \"a bar of soap\") **plus**(at) OP(short for \"opus\", a piece of musical or literary work) + ERA(a long period of time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish a job listing (4)","output":"### Answer: ROTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: job listing\n ROT(rubbish\/nonsense) + A.\nDefn: \u2026 of who is to do what when."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retro tie with decoration, seen on front row outfits (8)","output":"### Answer: WARDROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: outfits\n **Reversal of**(Retro) DRAW(a tie\/a result of a match in where the scores are even) **plus**(with) [OBE(abbrev. for \"Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire\", an honour\/decoration awarded by the British sovereign) **placed below**(seen on, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(front) \"row\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Family secure involvement of detective and free missing female (8)","output":"### Answer: PEDIGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Family\n [PEG(to secure\/fasten with, well, a peg) **containing**(involvement of) DI(abbrev. for \"Detective Inspector\")] **plus**(and) \"free\" **minus**(missing) \"f\"(abbrev. for \"female\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: People there wreck a tent at ball (10)","output":"### Answer: ATTENDANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: People there\n **Anagram of**(wreck) A TENT\n**plus**(at) DANCE(a ball\/social gathering at which people dance).\nDefn: \u2026\/attending."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One can work things out using this playground equipment control (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SLIDE RULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One can work things out using this\n SLIDE(a children's playground equipment) + RULE(to control\/to hold power over).\nRemember this?:\n\u2026 so that you didn't have to look up these:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bill about to divide ballot for lawyer (8)","output":"### Answer: ADVOCATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lawyer\n AD(short for \"advertisement\"\/a promotional bill\/poster) + [CA(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about, when refering to time periods) **contained in**(to divide) VOTE(a ballot\/an election)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With no one around, I planned to eat nothing (8)","output":"### Answer: ISOLATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: With no one around\n I + SLATED(planned\/scheduled, as in \"that issue is slated for discussion during the meeting\") **containing**(to eat) O(letter representing 0\/nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Student in scrap with man is completely unconcerned (6)","output":"### Answer: BLITHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: completely unconcerned\n L(letter displayed by a student driver) **contained in**(in) BIT(a scrap\/a small piece of something bigger) **plus**(with) HE(the third person pronoun for a man)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tails partner to slippery path (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TOP HAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tails partner\n TO + **anagram of**(slippery) PATH.\nDefn: \u2026, in the phrase \"top hat and tails\", a man's formal dress."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belief in honour? Leave it out, love! (5)","output":"### Answer: CREDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belief\n \"credit\"(honour\/recognition) **minus**(Leave \u2026 out) \"it\" + O(letter representing 0\/love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pass through without first stopping (4)","output":"### Answer: VISA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pass\n VIA(through\/by way of) **containing**(without) **1st letter of**(first) \"stopping\".\nDefn: Authorisation to enter or leave a country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drug dealer going after prison clerk (9)","output":"### Answer: PENPUSHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: clerk\n PUSHER(an illegal drug dealer) **placed after**(going after) PEN(short for \"penitentiary\", an American prison)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Darling bursting at the seams almost? How elegant! (8)","output":"### Answer: GRACEFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: elegant\n GRACE(surname Darling, the heroic daughter of an English lighthouse keeper) + \"full\"(bursting at the seams\/with no room left) **minus ****its last letter**(almost)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Casual agreement to hold career back leads to destitution (6)","output":"### Answer: PENURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: destitution\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) [YEP(an informal\/casual expression of agreement\/yes) **containing**(to hold) RUN(to career\/to rush headlong)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elastic hem of bikini caught in bush? (6)","output":"### Answer: PLIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elastic\n **Last letter of**(hem of) \"bikini\" **contained in**(caught in) PLANT(vegetation, an example of which is a bush).\nI'll refrain from commenting on the surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Juvenile predator gets choice fish circling river (8)","output":"### Answer: PICKEREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Juvenile predator\n PICK(choice\/the finest out of a group of similar items) + EEL(the slippery fish with an elongated body) **containing**(circling) R(abbrev. for \"river\").\nDefn: \u2026\/the young of pike, a predatory fish with an elongated body."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forlorn thing, replacing love with one (6)","output":"### Answer: ABJECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forlorn\n \"object\"(a thing\/an article) **with **\"A\"(the singular indefinite article in grammar\/one) **replacing **\"o\"(letter representing 0\/love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bloody treatment and daily abuse by sibling (8)","output":"### Answer: DIALYSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bloody treatment\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 abuse) DAILY **plus**(by) SIS(short for sister\/a sibling).\nDefn: Treatment of the blood of people whose kidneys are not functioning properly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fragrant as a nameless Wordsworthian poet, say (8)","output":"### Answer: AROMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fragrant\n A + \"Romantic\"(a poet of the artistic Romantic movement, as exemplified by\/say, William Wordsworth) **minus**(\u2026less) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"name\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sword-shaped sateen creation (6)","output":"### Answer: ENSATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sword-shaped\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 creation) SATEEN.\nDefn: Describing plants with sword-shaped leaves or offshoots."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist who sounds cheerful (8)","output":"### Answer: WHISTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n One who whistles is likely to be happy\/cheerful (\u2026 or afraid of the dark?).\nAnswer: James, American artist based in the UK.\nNot a painting of Whistler's mother:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sporty type of male appreciative of painting etc (6)","output":"### Answer: HEARTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sporty type\n HE(third-person pronoun for a male person) + ARTY(one who appreciates the arts\/painting, etc.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Here Labour begins true representation in America (6)","output":"### Answer: UTERUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Here Labour begins\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 representation) TRUE **contained in**(in) US(abbrev. for the United States\/America).\nDefn: \u2026, the labour that is childbirth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inclined to accept roentgen unit study (8)","output":"### Answer: LEARNING \n ### Explanation: Definition: study\n LEANING(inclined\/with a tendency towards) **containing**(to accept) R(symbol for the \"roentgen\", the unit of ionising radiation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joyful orchids cultivated without state backing (9)","output":"### Answer: RHAPSODIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joyful\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cultivated) ORCHIDS **containing**(without) **reversal of**(\u2026 backing) PA(abbrev. for the US state of Pennsylvania)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Newspaper illustrations carrying risk (5)","output":"### Answer: PERIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: risk\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 carrying) \"Newspaper illustrations\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quite agreeable, collecting rubbish' (wink, wink!) (7)","output":"### Answer: NICTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wink, wink\n NICE(quite agreeable\/pleasant) **containing**(collecting) TAT(rubbish\/items that are cheap and bad).\nDefn: Blink, by, presumably, making two winks simultaneously"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large body to go comfortably round, being out of shape (5)","output":"### Answer: UNFIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of shape\n UN(abbrev. for the United Nations, the large body\/organisation of nations) + FIT(to go comfortably round, as with comfortable clothes)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heap laid out, but not a place to land on (7)","output":"### Answer: HELIPAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: place to land on\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) [\"Heap laid\" **minus**(but not) \"a\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Metal arm worn by retired sailor (6)","output":"### Answer: COBALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Metal\n COLT(brand-name for a type of revolver\/firearm) **containing**(worn by) **reversal of**(retired) AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\"\/a sailor).\nDefn: A metallic chemical element."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spur Africans missing leader after mist dispersed (8)","output":"### Answer: STIMULUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spur\n \"Zulus\"(African tribesmen) **minus its 1st letter**(missing leader) **placed after**(after) **anagram of**(\u2026 dispersed) mist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dragooned gendarme somewhat irritable (2,4)","output":"### Answer: ON EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: irritable\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 somewhat) \"Dragooned gendarme\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sport happy about receiving church money (8)","output":"### Answer: YACHTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sport\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) GAY(happy\/cheerful) **containing**(receiving) [CH(abbrev. for \"church\") + TIN(slang for money\/cash)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical stopped by problem gossips (9)","output":"### Answer: CHITCHATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gossips\n CATS(the Lloyd Webber musical) **containing**(stopped by) HITCH(a problem\/a snag)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut 50% off wine and gold (5)","output":"### Answer: RAZOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut\n \"Shiraz\"(a wine varietal from the, well, Shiraz grape) **minus its first 3 letters**(50% off \u2026) **plus**(and) OR(the gold colour in heraldry).\nDefn: To \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turnipy lump needs time for treatment (7,7)","output":"### Answer: SWEDISH MASSAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: treatment\n SWEDISH(as indicated by the suffix \"\u2013ish\", like the swede\/as indicated by \"-y\", like the turnip) + MASS(a lump\/a large body of matter with no definite shape) **plus**(needs) AGE(a long period of time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rex's chicken thigh they're stewing (5,3,6)","output":"### Answer: HENRY THE EIGHTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rex\n HEN(a female chicken) + **anagram of**(\u2026 stewing) THIGH THEY'RE.\nDefn: \u2026\/King, of England in the early 16th C."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discovered better walk (5)","output":"### Answer: AMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: walk\n \"gambler\"(one who places bets) **minus ****its 1st and last letters**(Discovered \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bad clanger involving husband Michael perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: ARCHANGEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Michael perhaps\n A + **anagram of**(bad) CLANGER **containing**(involving) H(abbrev. for \"husband\").\nDefn: An example of which\/perhaps is Michael in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Name minor poet oddly dismissed? (8)","output":"### Answer: CALLIOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Name minor poet\n CALL(to name\/to label) + \"minor poet\" **minus its 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th letters**(oddly dismissed).\nDefn: The name of the Muse for epic poetry \u2013 whom you might (or might not)\/? call a minor poet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barrel emptied by German presumably drunk (6)","output":"### Answer: BLOTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: drunk\n \"Barrel\" **minus all its middle letters**(emptied) **plus**(by) OTTO(one so-named is likely to be\/presumably, a German)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fools announced Yorkshire beauty queen (8)","output":"### Answer: MISLEADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fools\n **Homophone of**(announced) \"Miss Leeds\"(the title for the beauty queen\/winner of the female beauty contest for residents of Leeds, West Yorkshire)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Year One repressed by explosive bully (6)","output":"### Answer: TYRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bully\n [YR(abbrev. for \"year\") + A(like \"one\", denoting the first of a list of items)] **contained in**(repressed by) TNT(abbrev. for \"trinitrotoluene\", the explosive)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Best chilled bar essentially overlooked street (8)","output":"### Answer: CHOICEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Best\n \"choc ice\"(a frozen\/chilled dessert consisting of a bar of ice cream covered in chocolate) **minus its middle letter**(essentially overlooked) + ST(abbrev. for \"street\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrangement of locks and buzzers (7)","output":"### Answer: BEEHIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrangement of,locks,buzzers\n Double defn: 1st: In the 60s, a popular hairstyle\/arrangement of your locks; and 2nd: A structure\/arrangement made by bees\/buzzers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reason trooper carries pass travelling north (5)","output":"### Answer: LOGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reason\n GI(an American soldier\/trooper) **contained in**(carries) **reversal of**(\u2026 travelling north\/upwards, in a down clue) COL(a pass\/a low passage between 2 mountain peaks)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slide nasty, Prancer shaken (12)","output":"### Answer: TRANSPARENCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slide\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 shaken) NASTY, PRANCER.\nDefn: \u2026 in a projector for viewing on a screen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teacher raised actor and a chancellor (9)","output":"### Answer: MAHARISHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Teacher\n **Reversal of**(raised\/pulled up, in a down clue) HAM(a not good actor) **plus**(and) A + RISHI(Sunak, currently Chancellor of the Exchequer, UK).\nDefn: \u2026\/a Hindu sage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City stage welcomes Dancing Zipi (7)","output":"### Answer: LEIPZIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n LEG(a stage\/a section of a race, say, that is run as a series of such sections) **containing**(welcomes) **anagram of**(Dancing) ZIPI.\nDefn: \u2026 in Germany."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spicy ragu slowly turning a bit sweet (6)","output":"### Answer: SUGARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 a bit) **reversal of**(\u2026 turning) \"Spicy ragu slowly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poor country singer can't find a way out (4-8)","output":"### Answer: CASH-STRAPPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor\n CASH(Johnny, a country and western singer) + 'S(contraction of \"is\") TRAPPED(can't find a way out\/having no escape)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is God of Egypt leading Abraham? (9)","output":"### Answer: ISRAELITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abraham?\n IS + RA(ancient Egyptian sun god) + ELITE(leading\/the cream of the crop).\nDefn: An example of which\/? is Abraham."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pay large thug to lift female (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SHELL OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pay\n L(abbrev. for \"large\") + LOUT(a thug\/an uncouth and aggressive guy) **placed below**(to lift\/support, in a down clue) SHE(third-party pronoun for a female)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor in Seoul dissolved clot (7)","output":"### Answer: EMBOLUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: clot\n MB(abbrev. for \"Medicinae Baccalaureus\"\/Bachelor of Medicine, a doctor) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 dissolved) SEOUL.\nDefn: A blood \u2026 carried by the bloodstream."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proud supporter picked up meal (4,3)","output":"### Answer: HIGH TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: meal\n HIGH(proud\/imposing\/grand) + **homophone of**(\u2026 picked up) \"tee\"(the supporter of your ball at the golf tee).\nDefn: \u2026 eaten in the late afternoon or early evening."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Powder starts to act like codeine in belly (6)","output":"### Answer: TALCUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Powder\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"act like codeine\" **contained in**(in) TUM(tummy\/stomach\/belly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comrade tackles English passage (5)","output":"### Answer: ALLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: passage\n ALLY(comrade\/one taking your side in the face of opposition) **containing**(tackles) E(abbrev. for \"English\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bewildered, did he thirst for gossip? (4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: DISH THE DIRT \n ### Explanation: Definition: gossip\n **Anagram of**(Bewildered) DID HE THIRST.\nDefn: To \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One Greek character left in time to find another (7)","output":"### Answer: EPSILON \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\n [PSI(one character, viz. the 23th letter of the Greek alphabet) + L(abbrev. for \"left\")] **contained in**(in) EON(a long period of time).\nDefn: \u2026 Greek character."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High priest number two holding mass for stricken city (7)","output":"### Answer: POMPEII \n ### Explanation: Definition: stricken city\n [POPE(the highest\/supreme priest of the Roman Catholic Church, or, in other churches, one having a similar position) + II(Roman numeral for the number two)] **containing**(holding) M(symbol for \"mass\" in physics).\nDefn: \u2026, buried by an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, and remarkably excavated:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Batting pundit ran informal game of cricket (3-3-3)","output":"### Answer: TIP AND RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: informal game of cricket\n **Anagram of**(Batting) PUNDIT RAN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Land cultivation hard on slope (5)","output":"### Answer: TILTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land cultivation\n H(abbrev. for \"hard\") **placed after**(on) TILT(to slope\/to incline)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quits flat (4)","output":"### Answer: EVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quits,flat\n Double defn: 1st: Neither side owing anything to the other; and 2nd: Said of a level surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hold tailless mammal back pretty quickly (10)","output":"### Answer: ALLEGRETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: pretty quickly\n \"allege\"(to hold\/to claim or assert something without proof) **minus its last letter**(tailless) + **reversal of**(\u2026 back) OTTER(a semi-aquatic mammal).\nDefn: A musical direction to play pretty\/fairly quickly, but not as fast as with allegro."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sport available on large rescue vessel (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LARK AROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sport\n AROUND(available\/at hand) **placed after**(on) [L(abbrev. for \"large\") + ARK(the biblical Noah's vessel rescuing animals from the Great Flood).\nDefn:  To behave playfully or mischievously."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snappy greeting between clubs repeated (4)","output":"### Answer: CHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snappy\n HI(an informal greeting) **contained in**(between) C,C(abbrev. for \"clubs\" repeated).\nDefn: \u2026\/elegant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conduced round home, given internal protection (5)","output":"### Answer: LINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: given internal protection\n LED(conduced\/brought about, as in \"his habits conduced to his ill-health\") **containing**(round) IN(home\/not out, as in \"I am home by \u2026\").\nDefn: \u2026, as with, say, one's jacket."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call round, unfortunately missing member of the House (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LORD LUCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: missing member of the House\n **Anagram of**(unfortunately) CALL ROUND.\nDefn: A member of the British House of Lords who disappeared after being suspected of murder in 1974."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Handiest resolute knight sent to the front (7)","output":"### Answer: NEAREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handiest\n EARNEST(resolute\/serious in one's intentions) **with** \"n\"(abbrev. for \"knight\" in chess notation) **moved to the beginning**(sent to the front)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrogance of man averse to keeping uniforms apart (7)","output":"### Answer: HAUTEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrogance\n HATER(a man\/woman who is averse to\/intensely dislikes something or other) **containing**(keeping) [U,U(2 x abbrev. for \"uniform\") **separately**(apart)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opportunists, one waiting to open morning paper (4-7)","output":"### Answer: TIME-SERVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opportunists\n SERVER(one waiting on\/serving at tables in a restaurant) **contained in**(to open) TIMES(The \u2026, the daily morning paper).\nDefn: Those practising opportunism, the art of changing one's behaviour\/stance to fit prevailing trends or to please superiors."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About to withdraw bill that 21 is known for? (12,3)","output":"### Answer: DISAPPEARING ACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: that 21 is known for\n DISAPPEARING(about to withdraw\/leave) + ACT(a bill\/a draft of a proposed law submitted to a legislature  becomes an act if passed).\nDefn: Cf. answer to 21 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: String of shops alongside beauty parlour (5)","output":"### Answer: SALON \n ### Explanation: Definition: beauty parlour\n **Hidden in**(String of) \"shops alongside\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: End trial with explosion destroying a part of plant (7)","output":"### Answer: TENDRIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of plant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 with explosion) [End trial **minus**(destroying) \"a\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scrap previous wordplay raised as an example (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPUNGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scrap\n EX-(prefix signifying \"previous\"\/former) + PUN(a play on words) + **reversal of**(raised, in a down clue) EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/as an example)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adolescent cheers up dons put in prison (8)","output":"### Answer: IMMATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adolescent\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) TA!(like \"cheers!\", an exclamation for \"thank you!\") **contained in**(dons) IMMURE(to put in prison\/to confine against their will)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This bed's horrid', says Violet Elizabeth, as story intensifies (3,4,8)","output":"### Answer: THE PLOT THICKENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: story intensifies\n [THE PLOT](this bed\/this area of ground in a garden where plants and flowers are grown) + THICKENS(how Violet Elizabeth, the lisping character in the series of children's books featuring schoolboy William Brown, would say \"sickens\"\/\u2026's horrid\/is horrid)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wasn't tempted to interfere \u2014 neither Jack nor Jill did (4,4,5)","output":"### Answer: LEFT WELL ALONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wasn't tempted to interfere\n Cryptic defn: From the nursery rhyme \"Jack and Jill \u2026 to fetch a pail of water \u2026\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative HQ's prerogative? (5,2,6)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT OF CENTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conservative\n RIGHT(prerogative\/exclusive privilege) + [OF CENTRE](HQ'S\/belonging to Headquarters\/the centre of operations).\nDefn: \u2026 side of the political spectrum."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy dress mostly ready-made (8)","output":"### Answer: DAYDREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy\n **Anagram of**(dress) [\"ready-made\" **minus its last letter**(mostly \u2026)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former filling stations unopened \u2014 dedicated people sought (7)","output":"### Answer: OBLATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: dedicated people sought\n LATE(former\/once) **contained in**(filling) \"jobs\"(stations\/positions to which persons are appointed) **minus its 1st letter**(unopened).\nDefn: Lay persons dedicated to special religious work.\nThe Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wind resistance in middle of Channel different (7)","output":"### Answer: NORTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wind\n R(symbol for electrical resistance in physics) **contained in**(in) [**middle letter of**(middle of) \"Channel\" + OTHER(different\/distinct from one already mentioned or known about)].\nDefn: A strong cold north wind blowing over Texas, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look to exploit wretch (5)","output":"### Answer: LOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wretch\n LO(look, as in \"lo and behold!\") + USE(to exploit a person or situation to one's own advantage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rolling Stone review initially delighted musician (6,6)","output":"### Answer: STEVIE WONDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: musician\n **Anagram of**(Rolling) [STONE REVIEW + **1st letter of**(initially) \"delighted\"].\nWhen he was Little \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contest featuring Oxford University is level (4,3)","output":"### Answer: EVEN OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: level\n EVENT(a sporting contest) **containing**(featuring) OU(abbrev. for Oxford University).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier possibly joins wife before heading back for port (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTWERP \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\n ANT(a social insect, possibly a member of the soldier caste) **plus**(joins) W(abbrev. for \"wife\") + **reversal of**(\u2026. heading back) PRE-(prefix signifying something earlier in time\/before).\nDefn: \u2026 in Belgium."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silicate almost cracks, showing signs of stress (7)","output":"### Answer: ITALICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: signs of stress\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cracks) [\"Silicate\" **minus its last letter**(almost)].\nDefn: \u2026\/emphasis in text."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cop guarding god leaving hospital in Texas city (6)","output":"### Answer: DALLAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Texas city\n DS(abbrev. for \"detective sergeant\"\/a policeman\/cop) **containing**(guarding) \"Allah\"(the name of God\/the Supreme Being in Islam) **minus**(leaving) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hospital\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beautiful lass taking drug to party (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FINE GAEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: party\n FINE(beautiful\/nice) GAL(girl\/lass) **containing**(taking) E(abbrev. for \"Ecstasy\", the drug).\nDefn: Political \u2026 in the Irish Republic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small drink that's for shooting party's guide in Scotland (6)","output":"### Answer: GILLIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shooting party's guide in Scotland\n GILL(a small quantity of liquid\/drink, equal to a quarter of a pint) + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is\/that's)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left share covered by legal agreement (8)","output":"### Answer: DEPARTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Left\n PART(share\/a bit of a whole) **contained in**(covered by) DEED(a legal agreement conferring ownership or legal rights)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy cycles to end of platform to help Southern train attendants (11)","output":"### Answer: BRIDESMAIDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: train attendants\n B(in Internet slang\/texting, \"boy\"\/brother\/bro, as an address for a friend or associate) RIDES(\u2026 on a bicycle, say) **plus**(to) **last letter of**(end of) \"platform\" + AID(to help\/assist) + S(abbrev. for \"Southern\").\nDefn: \u2026, the train\/piece of material trailing a wedding dress, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Republican in reflective frame of mind visiting downtrodden individual (7)","output":"### Answer: DOORMAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: downtrodden individual\n [R(abbrev. for a member of the Republican Party) **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(reflective) MOOD(a frame\/state of mind\/one's prevailing emotions) + AT(visiting\/being in a specific place, as in \"they were visiting the sights\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elevated position embraced by parent's artistic movement (7)","output":"### Answer: DADAISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: artistic movement\n DAIS(an elevated position\/a raised platform) **contained in**(embraced by) DAM(the female parent, especially of a domestic animal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shopkeeper kneading her bread round remains of fire (11)","output":"### Answer: HABERDASHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shopkeeper\n **Anagram of**(kneading) HER BREAD **containing**(round) ASH(the remains of a fire).\nDefn: \u2026 selling small articles for sewing, dressmaking and knitting."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traditional story about collecting a penny tax in Anglo-Saxon England (8)","output":"### Answer: DANEGELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: tax in Anglo-Saxon England\n [**Reversal of**(\u2026 about) LEGEND(a popular traditional story) **containing**(collecting) A] + D(abbrev., pre-decimalisation, for the \"penny\", unit of British currency)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Water found in edges of Charlie's hat (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hat\n LOCH(a lake\/body of water in Scotland) **contained in**(found in) **1st and last letters of**(edges of) \"Charlie\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rebel with pointed object intercepting letter from abroad to the Queen (8)","output":"### Answer: MUTINEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rebel\n TINE(the pointed part\/prong of a fork) **contained in**(intercepting) [MU(the twelfth letter of the alphabet from abroad (relative to the UK), specifically, Greece) **plus**(to) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dictator imprisoning Sudanese leader in warehouse (6)","output":"### Answer: DESPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dictator\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Sudanese\" **contained in**(imprisoning \u2026 in) DEPOT(a warehouse\/building for the storage of goods, etc.)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Humanitarian crisis caused by a 25 in unoccupied France (6)","output":"### Answer: FAMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Humanitarian crisis\n AMIN(Idi, a former despot\/answer to 25 across, of Uganda) **contained in**(in) \"France\" **minus ****its internal letters**(unoccupied ,,,)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Team getting victory launched revolutionary air-to-air missile (10)","output":"### Answer: SIDEWINDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: air-to-air missile\n SIDE(a team in a competition) **plus**(getting) WIN(victory) + **reversal of**(launched, in a down clue\/raised from ground level upwards, as with a rocket, say) RED(a revolutionary).\nDefn: \u2026 in the US military."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: English king upset large part of church before start of divorce is declined (8)","output":"### Answer: RELAPSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: declined\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset, in a down clue) [E(abbrev. for \"English\") + R(abbrev. for \"Rex\"\/king)] + L(abbrev. for \"large\") + APSE(a large recess in a church) + **1st letter of**(start of) \"divorce\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Menial worker follows lad smuggling diamonds (8)","output":"### Answer: DOGSBODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Menial worker\n DOGS(follows\/trails after) + BOY(a lad\/young man) **containing**(smuggling) D(abbrev. for \"diamonds\", one of the suits in a deck of playing cards)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drug used in game turned up in sweet (8)","output":"### Answer: LOLLIPOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned up, in a down clue) [PILL(a form in which a drug\/medicine is taken\/used) **contained in**(in) POOL(game played on a small billiard table)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creatures eaten by giant spiders (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creatures\n **Hidden in**(eaten by) \"giant spiders\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lecturer joining end of impromptu party game (4)","output":"### Answer: LUDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n L(abbrev. for \"lecturer\") **plus**(joining) **last letter of**(end of) \"impromptu\" + DO(a party\/a social function)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Closure of pub in old hamlet somehow put on hold (10)","output":"### Answer: MOTHBALLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: put on hold\n **Last letter of**(Closure of) \"pub\" **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 somehow) OLD HAMLET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink for drunk not starting to get cold during snooze (8)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTCAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n [\"tight\"(drunk\/in an intoxicated state) **minus ****its 1st letter**(not starting) **plus**(to get) C(abbrev. for \"cold\")] **contained in**(during) NAP(snooze\/a short sleep).\nDefn: \u2026 taken shortly before bedtime."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Best-dressed males standing trial (8)","output":"### Answer: SMARTEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Best-dressed\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 standing, in a down clue) RAMS(males of the sheep species) + TEST(a trial\/an evaluation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noah may be relaxed about source of gopher wood (8)","output":"### Answer: MAHOGANY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 be relaxed) NOAH MAY **containing**(about) **1st letter of**(source of) \"gopher\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like retired Victorian PM maybe after a 13? (6)","output":"### Answer: ASLEEP \n ### Explanation: AS(like\/similar to, as in \"he has the same qualities as a saint\") + **reversal of**(retired) PEEL(Robert, former Prime Minister of the UK during Queen Vitoria's reign).\nDefn: A state in which one is, maybe, after a nightcap\/answer to 13 down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man in garden determined to eradicate insect (4)","output":"### Answer: ADAM \n ### Explanation: \"adamant\"(determined\/resolute) **minus**(to eradicate) \"ant\"(a social insect).\nDefn: \u2026, the Garden of Eden, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Style worn by new Danish king (4)","output":"### Answer: CNUT \n ### Explanation: CUT(style\/design, as in \"the cut of his clothes\") **containing**(worn by) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flower tax for business (8)","output":"### Answer: INDUSTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: business\n INDUS(the flow-er\/river in India) + TRY(to tax\/to make severe demands on)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some wannabe longing to fit in (6)","output":"### Answer: BELONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: fit in\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"wannabe longing\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hospital department I trust completely (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTIRELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: completely\n ENT(abbrev. for \"Ear, Nose And Throat\", a hospital department\/specialty) + I + RELY(to trust\/to depend on with full trust)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bit each (6)","output":"### Answer: APIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: each\n A + PIECE(a bit\/a portion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game not beginning \u2013 that's fortunate (5)","output":"### Answer: LUCKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fortunate\n \"plucky\"(game\/eager and willing to do something brave) **minus its 1st letter**(not beginning)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adult blasting to Saturn? (9)","output":"### Answer: ASTRONAUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adult blasting to Saturn\n A(abbrev. for \"adult\") + **anagram of**(blasting)TO SATURN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work out individual price (6)","output":"### Answer: FIGURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work out,individual,price\n Double defn: 1st: To reckon\/calculate; and 2nd: A personality, as in \"a figure in English politics\"; and 3: A sum of money attached to something, as in \"the property comes with a figure of a million pounds\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Navy cutting fares for royal members (7)","output":"### Answer: PRINCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: royal members\n N(abbrev. for \"navy\") **contained in**(cutting) PRICES(fares paid for\/cost of journeys on public transport)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exemption from holding river back (7)","output":"### Answer: FREEDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exemption\n FROM **containing**(holding) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) DEE(a river in Scotland)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Story that's made up on purpose (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Story that's made up\n LEG(on\/the half of a cricket field to the back of a batsman in position to receive the ball) + END(purpose\/objective)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Print three forms \u2013 not hard to understand (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERPRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: understand\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 forms) Print three **minus**(not) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black horse \u2013 perhaps one in need of a groom (5)","output":"### Answer: BRIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one in need of a groom\n B(abbrev. for \"black\", as in chess notation, say) + RIDE(the means on\/in which you take a journey, perhaps\/say, a horse \u2013 and a horse might also need a groom to take care of it)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broadcast is about god (6)","output":"### Answer: ISSUED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Broadcast\n IS **+ reversal of**(about) DEUS(Latin for god\/deity)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outer pane smashed, cutting tail of Great Dane? (8)","output":"### Answer: EUROPEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dane?\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 smashed) Outer pane **minus**(cutting) **last letter of**(tail of) \"Great\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Actors removing soft coats (6)","output":"### Answer: LAYERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: coats\n \"players\"(actors in a play) **minus**(removing) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play softly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine champ in fact beaten (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFEATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: beaten\n [F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + EAT(to champ\/to munch food noisily)] **containing**(in) DEED(an act, especially a criminal offence, as in \"accessory after the fact\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is about to deliver standards of perfection (6)","output":"### Answer: IDEALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: standards of perfection\n IS **containing**(about) DEAL(to deliver\/to hand out)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jack not working, having time for female (9)","output":"### Answer: DETECTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack\n \"defective\"(not working\/faulty) **with** \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **replacing**(having \u2026 for) \"f\"(abbrev. for \"female\").\nDefn: \u2026, in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep protecting Republican? Get lost! (5)","output":"### Answer: STRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get lost\n STAY(keep\/remain in a specified state or position, as in \"Keep silent!\") **containing**(protecting) R(abbrev. for a member of the Republican Party).\nDefn: \u2026\/move away aimlessly from where one is supposed to be."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Free religious education \u2013 pray without a penny (7)","output":"### Answer: RELEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Free\n RE(abbrev. for \"religious education\") + \"please\"(pray\/preface to a polite request, as in \"pray tell\") **minus**(without a) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"penny\", the UK unit of currency)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shooting up and hitting the wall (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPLODING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shooting up,hitting the wall\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/rapidly increasing in extent or intensity; and 2nd: Going up\/hitting? the wall\/becoming very furious\/angry.\nI'm not sure of the 2nd, as \"hit the wall\" is when an athlete suddenly becomes exhausted in a long race, different from \"go up the wall\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work on stage? (5)","output":"### Answer: OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work on stage?\n OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a musical or literary piece of work) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ERA(a stage\/a distinct period in history).\nDefn:  An example\/? of a performance on stage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Best girls primarily are revising before exam (8)","output":"### Answer: GREATEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Best\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"girls\" + **anagram of**(\u2026 revising) ARE **plus**(before) TEST(an exam).\n\"I am the \u2026\" boxer in the original boxers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check large sum of money that's turned up (4)","output":"### Answer: STOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 that's turned up) POTS(large sum\/a lot of money, as in \"he left pots ofmoney\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boxers perhaps endure raw exchanges (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boxers perhaps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 exchanges) ENDURE RAW.\nDefn: An example of which\/perhaps are boxer shorts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capacity to keep in Europe? (9)","output":"### Answer: CONTINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Europe?\n CONTENT(capacity of something\/volume that something can contain, as in \"the content of a beer bottle) **containing**(to keep) IN.\nDefn: An example of which\/? is Europe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approved of CIA file endlessly getting doctored (8)","output":"### Answer: OFFICIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approved\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 getting doctored) [OF CIA + \"file\" **minus ****its last letter**(endlessly)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'm worried regular characters are withdrawing a larger amount (4)","output":"### Answer: MORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a larger amount\n **1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th letters**(\u2026 regular characters) **deleted from**(\u2026 are withdrawing) \"I'm worried\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large ship almost capsized touching eastern iceberg, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: LETTUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: iceberg, perhaps\n  L(abbrev. for \"large\") + ***reversal of***(\u2026 capsized, in a down clue) \"cutter\"(a ship\/sailing boat) **minus ****its last letter**(almost) **plus**(touching) E(abbrev. for \"eastern\").\nDefn: A variety of which\/perhaps is the iceberg."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink for each knight on demand (6)","output":"### Answer: PERNOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n PER(for each, as in \"What is the rate per hour?\") + N(abbrev. for \"knight\", in chess notation) +OD(abbrev. for \"on demand\" in banking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The empty pen is scratchy (5)","output":"### Answer: TESTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: scratchy\n \"The\" **minus ****its middle letter**(empty) + STY(a pen\/enclosure for pigs, say).\nDefn: \u2026\/bad-tempered."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What alcoholic wants cries of displeasure heard? (5)","output":"### Answer: BOOZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What alcoholic wants\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 heard) \"boos\"(cries of displeasure\/disapproval)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vice squad heartily entertained \u2014 say no more! (4,2)","output":"### Answer: CLAM UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: say no more\n CLAMP(a vice\/device for, well, clamping\/holding things together) **containing**(\u2026 entertained) **middle letter of**(\u2026 heartily) \"squad\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Position not conducive to firing CO? (4-4)","output":"### Answer: HALF-COCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Position not conducive to firing\n A reverse clue: **First 2 letters of**(**HALF**) **COCK** = CO. **\nDefn: Partly raised position of the cock of a pistol, and hence not firing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's out, free to work where 8 is (8)","output":"### Answer: HOUSETOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: where 8 is\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, free) HE'S OUT **plus**(to) OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a piece of literary or musical work).\nDefn: Where a chimney pot\/answer to 8 down is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time, perhaps, Hamlet returned? So it is (6)","output":"### Answer: TRAGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: So it is\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 returned) CIGAR(a brand of which\/perhaps, is a Hamlet of a Japanese brand).\nDefn: \u2026, the Shakespearean character, that is.\n\u2026 and that would be tragic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rows in Costa following this order (12)","output":"### Answer: ALTERCATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rows\n A reverse clue: After\/following this order, viz. **anagram of**(**ALTER**) **CATIONS**= in Costa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finishing early, read up on boss (4)","output":"### Answer: STUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: boss\n **Last letter ****deleted from**(Finishing early) \"study\"(to read up on and gain knowledge of a subject).\nattached to the centre of a shield."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An achievement, of course \u2014 yes, picked up a good looker (5,3)","output":"### Answer: EAGLE EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a good looker\n EAGLE(a score of 2 under par on a hole in a golf course) + **homophone of**(\u2026, picked up) \"aye\"(yes\/a affirmative answer, in voting, say).\nDefn: \u2026, that is, an eagle's eye, which is many times stronger than a human's."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Runs through a tunnel breaking out (not yet discovered) (8)","output":"### Answer: UNLEARNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: not yet discovered\n R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores) **contained in**(through) **anagram of**(\u2026 breaking out) A TUNNEL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mysterious travellers returned from occupying country (4)","output":"### Answer: UFOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mysterious travellers\n **Reversal of**(returned) OF(from\/specifying something's origin or cause, as in \"the result of a university education\") **contained in**(occupying) US(abbrev. for the United States).\nDefn: Unidentified Flying Objects."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Main treatment centre (8,4)","output":"### Answer: HOSPITAL SHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Main treatment centre\n Cryptic defn: A ship operating as a medical treatment centre\/facility on the open ocean\/the main."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fury over Rex playing a stage villain (6)","output":"### Answer: VIRAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fury\n V(abbrev. for \"very\"\/extremely\/over, as in \"don't get over-confident\") + R(abbrev. for \"Rex\", Latin for \"king\") **contained in**(playing\/in the role of) IAGO(the villain in Shakespeare's play, \"Othello\").\n*Edit:  See comments 7 and 14.*\nDefn: A person, in this case, a woman with a violent temper."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suddenly got nasty with a small number (6,2)","output":"### Answer: TURNED ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suddenly got nasty with\n A reverse clue: **Reversal of**(**TURNED**) **ON** = \"No\"(abbrev. for \/small \"number\").\nDefn: \u2026 somebody, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heading off, one subsidising fellow journalist short of fare (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDERFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: short of fare\n **1st letter deleted from**(Heading off) \"funder\"(one subsidising\/providing funds for an expenditure) + F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") + ED(abbrev. for \"editor\", a journalist).\nDefn: \u2026\/food that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Repeat right away what's left (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what's left\n \"restate\"(to state again\/repeat) **minus**(\u2026 away) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\").\nDefn: \u2026 in terms of assets by a deceased person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spoils look of tin-openers (4)","output":"### Answer: LOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spoils\n LO(look, as in \"lo and behold\") + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026-openers) \"of tin\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deal inappropriately with the Wolverine State (9)","output":"### Answer: MISHANDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deal inappropriately with\n A reverse clue: **MI**(abbrev. for Michigan, the US State)'**S ****HANDLE** (nickname) = the Wolverine State."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little boy is holding it (6)","output":"### Answer: PETITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little\n PETE(a boy's name) **containing**(is holding) IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not on \u2014 Telegraph, evidently worried, showed sign of panic (15)","output":"### Answer: HYPERVENTILATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: showed sign of panic\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 worried) [\"leg\"(on\/the half of a cricket field to the back of a batsman in position to receive the ball) **deleted from**(Not \u2026) \"Telegraph\" + EVIDENTLY]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left with broken heart \u2014 man you dumped not wanting to do anything (8)","output":"### Answer: LETHARGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: not wanting to do anything\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **plus**(with) **anagram of**(broken) HEART + \"guy\"(man\/fellow) **minus**(\u2026 dumped) \"u\"(abbrev. for \"you\", in texting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An animal in bed (one having taken Viagra finally) (5)","output":"### Answer: COATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: An animal\n  [COT(a small bed) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\")] **containing**(having taken) **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"Viagra\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Child one is longing to lift up to secure access to Santa? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CHIMNEY POT \n ### Explanation: Definition: access to Santa\n CH(abbrev. for \"child\") + I'M(\"I am\"\/one is, with the Roman numeral for one as the first person pronoun) + **reversal of**(\u2026 to lift, in a down clue) YEN(a longing\/a desire) + POT(to secure\/to succeed in obtaining).\nDefn:  Through which Santa Claus supposedly visits houses, assuming he's not too chubby."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strangely resonant \u2014 it is loud (10)","output":"### Answer: STENTORIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: loud\n **Anagram of**(Strangely) RESONANT \u2014 IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stuff it!' \u2014 Queen unhappily entertaining Johnson (9)","output":"### Answer: EQUIPMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stuff\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 unhappily) IT!' \u2014 QUEEN **containing**(entertaining) PM(abbrev. for \"Prime Minister\", an example of which is Boris Johnson)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crooked aristocrat caught \u2014 one beyond redemption (5-3)","output":"### Answer: WRITE-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: one beyond redemption\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 caught) [\"wry\"(crooked\/twisted) + \"toff\"(an aristocrat\/an upper-class person)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It should be paid daily (gets 50% off) (6)","output":"### Answer: CHARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It should be paid\n CHAR(short for \"charwoman\"\/a daily\/one who cleans daily) + \"gets\" **minus its last 2 letters**(50% off)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When there's no actual fighting, he's great in the gym (5)","output":"### Answer: PEACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: When there's no actual fighting\n [PE ACE](what you might call someone who is an ace\/great at doing physical exercises\/PE, abbrev. for \"physical education\" in the gym)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Presenter short, so had to show up (4)","output":"### Answer: HOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Presenter\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 to show) **reversal of**(up) \"short, so had\".\nDefn: \u2026 of a TV show, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prepares last portions of chips and fish with mushy peas (6)","output":"### Answer: SHAPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepares\n **Last letters, respectively, of**(last portions of) [\"chips\" and \"fish\"] **plus**(with) **anagram of**(mushy) PEAS.\nDefn: In sports to \u2026.\/to set oneself up to perform a particular action, eg. in football, to take a free kick."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Help politician to conceal British tale of woe (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SOB STORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: tale of woe\n [SOS(Help!\/an urgent appeal for help) + TORY(short for a politician from the Conservative Party)] **containing**(to conceal) B(abbrev. for \"British\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe pancake with essentially watery filling is uninspired (4-6)","output":"### Answer: FLAT-FOOTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: uninspired\n [FLAT FOOD](how one might describe\/maybe a pancake) **containing**(with \u2026 filling) **middle 2 letters of**(essentially) \"watery\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teacher's anguish (4)","output":"### Answer: ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: anguish\n **Hidden in**(\u2026's) \"Teacher\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book again \u2013 including a little champagne flute (8)","output":"### Answer: RECORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: flute\n RE-ORDER(to book\/order again) **containing**(including) **1st letter of**(a little) \"champagne\".\nDefn: A musical instrument, not the glass."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Win gold for coach (6)","output":"### Answer: LANDAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: coach\n LAND(to win\/to attain) AU(symbol for the chemical element, gold)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consume sport (4)","output":"### Answer: WEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consume,sport\n Double defn: 1st: To eat away\/to corrode\/to slowly consume; and 2nd: To don\/to display."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cassette re-established legal precedent (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TEST CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal precedent\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 re-established) CASSETTE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good nutrient halved in Dr Pepper (8)","output":"### Answer: PIMIENTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pepper\n PI(short for \"pious\"\/religious\/good) + [**last 4 letters of**(\u2026 halved) \"nutrient\" **contained in**(in) MO(abbrev. for \"medical officer\"\/a doctor in the military)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regularly ignored fungal yeast's beginning to be unsightly (4)","output":"### Answer: UGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: unsightly\n **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(Regularly) **deleted from**(ignored) \"fungal\" + **1st letter of**(\u2026's beginning) \"yeast\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Young horse scratching a short tail (6)","output":"### Answer: FOLLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: tail\n \"foal\"(a young horse) **minus**(scratching) \"a\" + LOW(short, as opposed to \"tall\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friend might \u2013 in extremis \u2013 greet naked dates found here? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PALM TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dates found here\n PAL(a friend\/mate) + **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 \u2013 in extremis) \"might\" + **1st and last letters ****deleted from**(\u2026 naked) \"greet\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Almost destroy new oven (4)","output":"### Answer: KILN \n ### Explanation: Definition: oven\n \"kill\"(to destroy\/to eliminate with extreme prejudice) **minus its last letter**(Almost \u2026) + N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snooty one in popular comedy ultimately putting sex appeal into play \u2026 (5-5)","output":"### Answer: HOITY-TOITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snooty\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(in) HOT(popular\/the current rage) + **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"comedy\" + [IT(sex appeal, as in \"the it girls\") **contained in**(putting \u2026 into) TOY(to play with)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: short play, good in points and theatre's booming (8)","output":"### Answer: PLANGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: booming\n \"play\" **minus its last letter**(short \u2026) + G(abbrev. for \"good\") **contained in**(in) N,E(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"east\"\/two compass point) **plus**(and) NT(abbrev. for the National Theatre)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liberal Party Housing Spokesperson finally makes room (6)","output":"### Answer: PANTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: room\n **Anagram of**(Liberal) PARTY **containing**(Housing) **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"Spokesperson\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lethal venom bottles split into two (5)","output":"### Answer: HALVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: split into two\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 bottles) \"Lethal venom\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spray, tip or pour mixture (9)","output":"### Answer: POTPOURRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: mixture\n **Anagram of**(Spray) TIP OR POUR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tatty, blingy daughters take wife's place (6)","output":"### Answer: SHODDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tatty\n \"showy\"(blingy\/flashy) **with** D,D(2 x abbrev. of \"daughter') **replacing**(take \u2026's place) \"w\"(abbrev. for \"wife\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Settled wee kitty moving in and there's no room for any more at this juncture (10,5)","output":"### Answer: SATURATION POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: there's no room for any more at this juncture\n SAT(settled\/seated on) + [URINATION(wee\/act of peeing) + POT(kitty\/pool of money in a gambling game like poker) **with** \"in\" **moving** ***from the former word into the latter***]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be grateful for entertaining cricket game \u2013 it's unreal (8)","output":"### Answer: BODILESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: unreal\n BLESS(be grateful for\/to thank as in \"you should bless your good fortune\") **containing**(entertaining) ODI(abbrev. for One Day International, a cricket game with limited overs between teams with international status, played within a day)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Can touring artist work out (5)","output":"### Answer: TRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: work out\n TIN(a metal can) **containing**(touring) RA(abbrev. for \"Royal Academician\", a member of the Royal Academy of the Arts, an artist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reading magazine nurse leaves after cycling here (9)","output":"### Answer: REHEARSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reading\n \"arsenal\"(a magazine\/a store for weapons, ammunition and explosives) **minus**(\u2026 leaves) \"EN\"(abbrev. for \"enrolled nurse\", in the UK) **placed after**(after) HERE **with** \"RE\" **moving to the front**(cycling \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026\/an interpretation\/a performance, before the final one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leader let independent radio broadcast (9)","output":"### Answer: EDITORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leader\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) [LET + I(abbrev. for \"independent\") + RADIO].\nDefn: \u2026, in a newspaper, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge on wretched TV show (9)","output":"### Answer: COUNTDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV show\n COUNT(to judge\/to consider, as in \"count yourself lucky\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) DOWN(wretched\/in an unhappy or unfortunate state, as in \"I felt wretched after my second jab.\").\n\u2026,, a blowfly that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scatters seeds containing nitrogen with garden implement \u2013 it spreads the load on soft ground (8)","output":"### Answer: SNOWSHOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it spreads the load on soft ground\n SOWS(scatters seeds for growing, including metaphorically, wild oats) **containing**(containing) N(symbol for the chemical element, nitrogen) **plus**(with) HOE(garden implement, which could be used for sowing).\nDefn: \u2026, so that you don't sink, not quite into the ground, but into the soft snow covering it."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emphasise trouble (4,2)","output":"### Answer: PLAY UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emphasise,trouble\n Double defn: 1st: To exaggerate\/to inflate something's significance; and 2nd: To cause pain, hurt or just to be naughty, as with children."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crease navy sheets (5)","output":"### Answer: LINEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sheets\n LINE(a crease\/a wrinkle) + N(abbrev. for \"navy\").\nDefn: \u2026 made, or originally made, of linen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Join stuck-up priest in bed every now and then (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Join\n **Alternative letters**(\u2026 every now and then) **in reversal of**(stuck-up, in a down clue) \"priest in bed\".\nDefn: \u2026\/to participate in, a competition, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On blacklist, a so-called piece of music, creation of 22 (12)","output":"### Answer: BANDERSNATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: creation of 22\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 so-called) [\"banned\"(on a blacklist\/barred from being performed, say) + \"a\"] +SNATCH(a piece\/fragment of music).\nDefn: \u2026 in his \"Through the Looking Glass\" and \"The Hunting of the Snark\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chick egg, by the look of it, left in rain (5)","output":"### Answer: OWLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chick\n O(letter representing the appearance\/the look of an egg, almost) + [L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(in) WET(the rain, as in \"Do come in from the wet\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where British hikers might go wild in a wood, then race over mountain into 22's quarry? (9,8,4)","output":"### Answer: SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where British hikers might go\n [**Anagram of**(wild) IN A WOOD **plus**(then) NATION(a race\/a people belonging to the same nation) **plus**(over) ALP(a high snow-capped mountain)] **contained in**(into) SNARK(the quarry in 22's \"The Hunting of the Snark\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note, bit lower? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: JOT DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\n JOT(a bit\/not even a very small amount, as in \"it matters not a jot what you think\") + DOWN(lower\/at a comparatively lower level).\nDefn: To make a note of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fire, for example, in electrical component? (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fire, for example,electrical component\n Double defn: 1st: In ancient and medieval philosophy, an example of which\/for example, is fire; and 2nd: \u2026 in a kettle, heater or cooker which contains a wire through which electricity passes to provide heat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tango in ballroom dancing, women's ultimate hit? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: MORTAL BLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: ultimate hit\n T(letter represented by \"tango\" in the phonetic alphabet) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 dancing) BALLROOM + W(abbrev. for \"women\").\nDefn: \u2026 which ends your mortal life."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Character also falling sick after Jack? (4)","output":"### Answer: JILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Character also falling sick after Jack\n ILL(sick\/unwell) **placed after**(after) J(abbrev. for \"Jack\", the card in a deck of playing cards).\nDefn: Character who came falling\/tumbling down the hill after Jack, in the nursery rhyme. And Jill would be sick after falling, especially if she broke her crown as Jack did his."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punch buffoon, grabbing bully from behind, creation of 22 (10)","output":"### Answer: JABBERWOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: creation of 22\n JAB(to punch forcefully with a quick and sudden movement) + BERK(a buffoon\/a fool) **containing**(grabbing) **reversal of**(\u2026 from behind) COW(to bully\/to initimidate)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wheels turn for author (7)","output":"### Answer: CARROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: author\n CAR(in slang, \"wheels\", as in \"I'm getting my new wheels tomorrow\") + ROLL(to turn round and round).\nDefn: \u2026 of \"Alice in Wonderland\" and other works."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pasture in impermissible scene (7)","output":"### Answer: TABLEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: scene\n LEA(a pasture\/a grassy field) **contained in**(in) TABU(impermissible\/forbidden)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vessel like that burning midnight oil, dash of paraffin thrown in (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SOUP PLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vessel\n SO(like that, as in \"This is done so\") + [UP LATE](burning the midnight oil\/working late into the night) **containing**(\u2026 thrown in) **1st letter of**(dash of) \"paraffin\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talk hosted by professor, a teacher (5)","output":"### Answer: ORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talk\n **Hidden in**(hosted by) \"professor, a teacher\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bond cuddling girls, sex not entirely judged fairly (4-8)","output":"### Answer: WELL-ASSESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: judged fairly\n WELD(to bond\/to join metal parts by welding) **containing**(cuddling) [LASSES(girls\/misses) + \"sex\" **minus its last letter**(not entirely)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In political draft, article time after time referring to two parties (9)","output":"### Answer: BILATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: referring to two parties\n BILL(in politics, a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion) **containing**(In \u2026) {A(an article in grammar) + [ERA(a long period of time) **placed below**(after, in down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\")]}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head east, the wrong way, to reach city on the Ruhr (5)","output":"### Answer: ESSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: city on the Ruhr\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, the wrong way) [NESS(a head\/headland\/a promontory) + E(abbrev. for \"east\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draw on fortune to produce weapon (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SMOKE BOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon\n SMOKE(to draw on\/suck smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe) + BOMB(a fortune\/a lot of money, as in \"My new wheels cost a bomb\").\nDefn:  Not sure if it's a weapon as such."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Total steered out of it (6)","output":"### Answer: ADDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of it\n ADD(to total\/to sum) + LED(steered\/guided).\nDefn: \u2026\/confused."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Whale swallowing old boat (5)","output":"### Answer: CANOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat\n CANE(to beat\/whale with, well, a cane) **containing**(swallowing) O(abbrev. for \"old\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 22's menacing beast mopping up duck and orange juice with sponge (6)","output":"### Answer: BOOJUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: 22's menacing beast\n [O(letter representing 0\/duck\/in cricket, a batsman's score of 0 runs) + OJ(abbrev. for \"orange juice\")] **contained in**(mopping up \u2026 with) BUM(to sponge\/to scrounge off someone).\nDefn: \u2026, a dangerous variety of the imaginary animal, the snark, in 22's \"The Hunting of the Snark\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black music, for example, in order for composer (6)","output":"### Answer: BARTOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: composer\n B(abbrev. for \"black\") + ART(an example of which\/for example is music) + OK(okay\/in order\/satisfactory).\nAnswer: Bela, Hungarian composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lot bad, so a lot to repair (9)","output":"### Answer: BOATLOADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: A lot\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to repair) BAD, SO A LOT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Previously mentioned area, if so shabby, beginning to decay (9)","output":"### Answer: AFORESAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Previously mentioned\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 shabby) AREA, IF SO + **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"decay\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Laid up, search the internet to secure a fantastic job, wonderful for 22 (8)","output":"### Answer: FRABJOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wonderful for 22\n **Reversal of**(Laid up, in a down clue) SURF(to search the internet) **containing**(to secure) [A + **anagram of**(fantastic) JOB].\nDefn: Word invented by 22 to mean wonderful\/excellent!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island captured by ordinary chap is worth a chortle (6)","output":"### Answer: JOCOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: worth a chortle\n COS(a Greek island in the Aegean Sea) **contained in**(captured by) JOE(N. American slang for an \"ordinary chap\"\/a commonplace fellow).\nDefn: \u2026\/eliciting a noisy gleeful laugh \u2013 a word coined by 22."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bubbly ruler in 2 15 (6)","output":"### Answer: KRUGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2 15\n KRUG(a champagne\/bubbly made by the champagne house Krug) + ER(abbrev. for Elizabeth Regina, the British ruler).\nDefn: Name of the National Park\/answer to 2 15 down, in South Africa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 22's very sharp, very sharp ultimately in test (6)","output":"### Answer: VORPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: 22's very sharp\n V(abbrev. for \"very\") + [**last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"sharp\" **contained in**(in) ORAL(a test with spoken questions and answers)].\nDefn: Word coined by 22 to mean \"very sharp\", describing the sword used to kill the Jabberwock in his work, \"Jabberwocky\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Track source on the telephone? (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Track\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 on the telephone) \"root\"(the source\/the origin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soothing word, razor initially having cut you once (5)","output":"### Answer: THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soothing word\n **1st letter of**(,,, initially) \"razor\" **contained in**(having cut) THEE(archaic\/once form of \"you\").\nDefn: Word used to comfort someone, as in \"There, there don't cry\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrote about love master arranged (8)","output":"### Answer: COMPOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrote\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about when refering to years or periods of time) + O(letter representing 0\/love in tennis scores) + M(abbrev. for \"master\") + POSED(arranged\/positioned someone in order to be, say, painted)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrecks booty (6)","output":"### Answer: SPOILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrecks,booty\n Double defn: 2nd: Plundered valuables."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stake cut head of elegant creature (8)","output":"### Answer: ANTELOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: creature\n ANTE(stake\/money put up by a player in, say, a poker game before cards are dealt) + LOP(to cut off parts from a tree or body, say) + **1st letter of**(head of) \"elegant\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lightweight without substance (6)","output":"### Answer: NOBODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lightweight\n [NO BODY](without substance\/material\/firmness).\nDefn: \u2026\/an insignificant person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prune option sadly unsuitable (11)","output":"### Answer: INOPPORTUNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unsuitable\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sadly) PRUNE OPTION.\nDefn: Happening at an inappropriate\/unsuitable time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maturing alcohol in silver (5)","output":"### Answer: AGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maturing\n GIN(an alcoholic drink) **contained in**(in) AG(symbol for the chemical element, silver)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mediterranean elite embracing liberal prize winner (9)","output":"### Answer: MEDALLIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: prize winner\n MED(abbrev. for the Mediterranean Sea) + A-LIST(the elite\/the top celebrities) **containing**(embracing) L(abbrev. for \"Liberal', in politics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: People in suits settled distressed giants (9)","output":"### Answer: LITIGANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: People in suits\n LIT(settled\/landed on after flight, as with a bee on a flower, say) + **anagram of**(distressed) GIANTS.\nDefn: \u2026, that is, the parties in lawsuits heard in court."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leaders of race, exhausted, stop exercising when getting stitch again (5)","output":"### Answer: RESEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: stitch again\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Leaders of) \"race, exhausted, stop exercising when\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River with drop showing signs of use (4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: WEAR AND TEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: signs of use\n WEAR(the river in NE England) AND(with) TEAR(a teardrop)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot soil in fireplace (6)","output":"### Answer: HEARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: fireplace\n H(abbrev. for \"hot\") + EARTH(soil\/the upper layer of earth)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School videoconferencing platform returning electronic chat (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHMOOZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: chat\n SCH(abbrev. for \"school\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 returning) ZOOM(the videoconferencing platform which gained popularity during the current pandemic) + E(abbrev. for \"electronic\", in terms such as \"e-mail\").\nDefn: A lively and friendly chat, especially one conducted in order to impress or manipulate"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scattered boxes with energy (6)","output":"### Answer: SPARSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scattered\n SPARS(boxes without landing heavy blows as training) **plus**(with) E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rum parties for weirdos (8)","output":"### Answer: ODDBALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: weirdos\n ODD(rum\/peculiar) + BALLS(parties\/social gatherings involving dancing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Benevolent domestic and international board (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARITABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Benevolent\n CHAR(short for a charwoman\/a domestic employed to clean house) **plus**(and) I(abbrev. for \"international\") + TABLE(board\/food provided in a household)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Way one saint initially supplied worshippers (10)","output":"### Answer: METHODISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: worshippers\n METHOD(a way\/a procedure for accomplishing something) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + ST(abbrev. for \"saint\") + **1st letter of**(initially) \"supplied\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forty-one caught by Operation Flower (5)","output":"### Answer: OXLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\n [XL(Roman numeral for \"forty\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\")] **contained in**(caught by) OP(abbrev. for \"Operation\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trial of old fairy getting ridiculous (12)","output":"### Answer: EXPERIMENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trial\n EX-(prefix signifying \"old\"\/former) + PERI(in Persian mythology, a good fairy) **plus**(getting) MENTAL(ridiculous\/irrational).\nDefn: \u2026, as an adjective."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support magazine with right driving mechanism (9)","output":"### Answer: PROPELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: driving mechanism\n PROP(to support\/to keep something in position\/steady) + ELLE(a lifestyle magazine) **plus**(with) R(abbrev. for \"right\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coin newly minted for revered figure (4)","output":"### Answer: ICON \n ### Explanation: Definition: revered figure\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 newly minted) COIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old yard in South Africa producing plant (4)","output":"### Answer: SOYA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + Y(abbrev. for \"yard\", the unit of measurement of length)] **contained in**(in) SA(abbrev. for South Africa)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left far behind in position covered by beat (12)","output":"### Answer: OUTDISTANCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Left far behind\n STANCE(one's position\/attitude or viewpoint towards a particular matter) **contained in**(covered by) OUTDID(beat\/did better than\/surpassed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oldie's line upset for natural preservative (7,3)","output":"### Answer: LINSEED OIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: natural preservative\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset) OLDIE'S LINE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attendant turned over south-east attraction in places (10)","output":"### Answer: STEWARDESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attendant\n **Reversal of**(turned over) {[SE(abbrev. for \"south-east\") + DRAW(an attraction\/someone or something interesting)] **contained in**(in) SETS(places\/puts in position)}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Live performances involving Australian women at top of two large power units (9)","output":"### Answer: GIGAWATTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: large power units\n GIGS(live music performances) **containing**(involving) [A(abbrev. for \"Australian\") + W(abbrev. for \"women\") + AT + **1st letter of**(top of, in a down clue) \"two\"].\nDefn: \u2026, units of measurement of power, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retire after serving protest by bishop (5)","output":"### Answer: DEMOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Retire after serving\n DEMO(short for \"demonstration\"\/a public meeting or march to express protest against something) **plus**(by) B(abbrev. for \"bishop\", in chess notation).\nDefn: \u2026 in the military, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pronoun featuring in short history (4)","output":"### Answer: THIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pronoun\n **Hidden in**(featuring in) \"short history\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spanish wine \u2014 it's fine in France (4)","output":"### Answer: CAVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish wine\n \u00c7A VA(French expression meaning \"Fine\" in response to \"\u00c7a va?\"\/\"How are things?\").\nDefn: Bubbly \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call up star taking mass medium over (6)","output":"### Answer: SUMMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call up\n SUN(the nearest star to us on earth) **containing**(taking) [M(symbol for \"mass\" in physics) + M(abbrev. for \"medium\", in clothing sizes, say) + O(abbrev. for \"over\", in cricket scores)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ringing covert agent to receive information (8)","output":"### Answer: PLANGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ringing\n PLANT(a covert agent\/one placed in a group to spy or inform on its members) **containing**(to receive) GEN(information\/dope on someone or something).\nDefn: \u2026\/loud and resonant, with a mournful tone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse to be thrown by her line dance starting late (9)","output":"### Answer: LITTERBUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse to be thrown by her\n L(abbrev. for \"line\") + \"jitterbug\"(a fast dance from the 1940s) **minus its 1st letter**(starting late).\nDefn: The \"her\" in the clue\/one who throws litter indiscriminately."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tense is misused primarily in stupid turn of phrase (5)","output":"### Answer: IDIOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: turn of phrase\n \"t\"(abbrev. for \"tense\") **replaced by**(is) **1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"misused\" **in **\"idiot\"(stupid\/form of address for a stupid person, as in \"you're not listening, stupid\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Return of stolen goods being exploited by third party (4)","output":"### Answer: TOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: being exploited by third party\n **Reversal of**(Return of) LOOT(stolen goods, from a burglary, say).\nDefn: A pawn. A being\/person exploited\/used by a third party\/someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Act deployed regularly in article about political division? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PARTY PIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Act deployed regularly\n PIECE(an article\/a piece of writing in a newspaper or other publications) about \/relating to a PARTY(a political division\/a group in politics).\nDefn: \u2026 at parties\/social gatherings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Changed letter of introduction for delegate going to the Far East (7)","output":"### Answer: EVOLVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Changed\n DEVOLVE(to delegate\/to transfer power to a lower level) **with its 1st letter(**letter of introduction for \u2026) **moving to the end of the word**(going to the Far East, in an across clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decision made by linesman? (6)","output":"### Answer: RULING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decision\n Cryptic defn: The activity by one who draws parallel lines across paper, whom you could call a linesman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look for evidence of attention in school (6)","output":"### Answer: SEARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look for evidence\n EAR(one's attention\/willingness to listen to what someone is saying, is in \"he had the ear of the boss\") **contained in**(in) SCH(abbrev. for \"school\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comply with note to watch clock (7)","output":"### Answer: OBSERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comply with,note,to watch,clock\n Quadruple defn: 1st: \u2026, as in \"you have to observe the rules of the house\"; 2nd: To \u2026\/to make an observation\/draw attention to, as in \"the members did observe that certain parties were absent\"; 3rd: \u2026 carefully, as in \"you should observe what the teacher is doing\"; and 4th: \u2026, informal term for \"to notice\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man's crisis shattered his enormous self- regard (10)","output":"### Answer: NARCISSISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: enormous self- regard\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 shattered) MAN'S CRISIS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Came round every so often for many years (4)","output":"### Answer: AEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: many years\n **2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th letters of**(\u2026 every so often) \"Came round\".\nDefn: A period of \u2026.."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Experienced setter's charging \u00a3500 (5)","output":"### Answer: LIVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Experienced\n I'VE(\"I have\"\/the setter has \/\"setter's\", with the self-referential pronoun substitution) **contained in**(charging) L(\u00a3) + D(Roman numeral for 500)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I worried about brine decomposing pickled human being (9)","output":"### Answer: INEBRIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pickled human being\n [I + ATE(worried\/bothered by)] **containing**(about) **anagram of**(\u2026 decomposing) BRINE.\nAnswer: A \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Story by journalist on National Trust getting endowed with gifts (8)","output":"### Answer: TALENTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: endowed with gifts\n TALE(a story) **plus**(by) [ED(abbrev. for \"editor\", a journalist) **placed after**(on) NT(abbrev. for the National Trust)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Try on de rigueur clothing over there (6)","output":"### Answer: YONDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: over there\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 clothing) \"Try on de rigueur\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group of Scottish footballers talk and talk incoherently (8)","output":"### Answer: SPLUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: talk incoherently\n SPL(abbrev. for the Scottish Premier League, the former top-level league competition for Scottish professional football clubs) + UTTER(to talk\/to verbalise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Banker reportedly supports railway that keeps time (9)","output":"### Answer: METRONOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: that keeps time\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) \"gnome\"(a banker regarded as having sinister influence in financial matters, as in \"the Gnomes of Zurich\") **placed below**(supports, in a down clue) METRO(an underground railway system, eg. the Metro in Paris).\nDefn: The device \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Felt the need to give recital of poet's work (4)","output":"### Answer: OWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Felt the need to give\n **Homophone of**(recital of) \"ode\"(a poet's work).\nDefn: \u2026\/felt obliged to give."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Match substitute perhaps carrying less weight (7)","output":"### Answer: LIGHTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Match substitute perhaps,carrying less weight\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 to be used in lighting, say, a cigarette."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secure language for digital application (4,6)","output":"### Answer: NAIL POLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: digital application\n NAIL(to secure\/fix with, well, a nail) + POISH(language of Poland).\nDefn: \u2026, specifically the cosmetic on one's finger-\/toe-\/digital nails."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Displaced person twice killing time in Jersey? (5)","output":"### Answer: EXILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Displaced person\n \"t,t\"(2 x abbrev. for \"time\") **deleted from**(killing \u2026 in) \"textile\"(an example of which is \"jersey\"\/a soft, fine knitted fabric)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moderate politician divides support on right . . . . (6)","output":"### Answer: TEMPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moderate\n MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament, an elected politician) **contained in**(divides) TEE(an object supporting your golf ball when hitting your shot on the tee) **plus**(on) R(abbrev. for \"right\").\nDefn: To \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: in run-down foreign places (6)","output":"### Answer: ABOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: in\n \"r\"(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores) in(?) ABROAD(foreign places\/locations outside one's country) **moving down**(down, in a down clue).\nDefn: \u2026, a, say, train or ship. The wordplay seems incomplete."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set aside surplus free study (10)","output":"### Answer: OVERRIDDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set aside\n OVER(surplus\/more than) + RID(to make free\/dispose of, say, an unwanted thing) + DEN(a study\/a private room in a house).\nDefn: \u2026\/rejected or cancelled in relation to, say, a decision."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman having issue at work runs media organisation (9)","output":"### Answer: NURSEMAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woman having issue at work\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 organisation) RUNS MEDIA.\nDefn: \u2026, ie. her employer's children\/issue that she has to take care of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cupid's one means of controlling loved one we hear (8)","output":"### Answer: REINDEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cupid's one\n REIN(means of controlling the horse one is riding) + **homophone of**(\u2026 we hear) \"dear\"(a form of address for a loved one).\nDefn: \u2026 of Sana's sleigh-pullers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Army uncovered files related to acts of war (7)","output":"### Answer: HOSTILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: related to acts of war\n HOST(an army in olden times) + \"files\" **minus ****its 1st and last letters**(uncovered \u2026).\nDefn: Describing\/\u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gem manufacturer employs terrifying guards (6)","output":"### Answer: OYSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gem manufacturer\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 guards) \"employs terrifying\".\nDefn: \u2026, specifically, a producer of a pearl."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insiders in banks allowed enhancement for PIN? (6)","output":"### Answer: ANKLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: enhancement for PIN\n **Middle letters of**(Insiders in) \"banks\" + LET(allowed\/permitted).\nDefn: \u2026\/leg, in slang.\nAnklet and Nail Polish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrate return of prize (5)","output":"### Answer: REVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrate\n **Reversal of**(return of) LEVER(to prise\/to prize\/to force apart or open with, well, a lever)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer's change of heart shows zest for life (4)","output":"### Answer: BRIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: zest for life\n BIRO(a kind of ballpoint pen\/writer, named after its inventor) **with its 2 middle letters exchanging places**(change of heart)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier and sailor returning after leave (6,3)","output":"### Answer: DESERT RAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning) TAR(informal term for a sailor) **placed after**(after) DESERT(to leave\/abandon).\nDefn: \u2026 in the British Army armoured division that fought in the Egyptian and Libyan deserts in WWII."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Die for soft rugs from the east (5)","output":"### Answer: STAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Die\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 from the east) [P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play softly) + MATS(rugs\/pieces of coarse material laid on the floor)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girl maintaining it's indispensable (5)","output":"### Answer: VITAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: indispensable\n VAL(short for Valerie, a girl's name) **containing**(maintaining) IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breast feeding Polish queen becoming abrasive perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: SANDPAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: abrasive perhaps\n PAP(a woman's breast or nipple) **contained in**(feeding) [SAND(to polish\/smoothen with, well, sand paper, say) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Handy to have tin for cash (5,5)","output":"### Answer: READY MONEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: cash\n READY(handy\/easily available) **plus**(to have) TIN(slang for money)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suffer when exposed in speech (4)","output":"### Answer: BEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suffer\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in speech) \"bare\"(exposed\/with no covering)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poins is taken in by girl's facial expression of disgust (7)","output":"### Answer: GRIMACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: facial expression of disgust\n I'M(\"I am\"\/\"Poins is\", with the setter using the self-referential pronoun) **contained in**(taken in by) GRACE(a girl's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Went to protect my back in advance (7)","output":"### Answer: PROCEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: advance\n PEED(went\/unrinated) **containing**(to protect) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) COR!(like \"my!\", an expression of surprise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tolerant fellow and striking girl doing a bunk (7)","output":"### Answer: LENIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tolerant\n LEN(a fellow\/chap's name) + \"salient\"(striking\/most noticeable) **minus**(\u2026 doing a bunk) \"Sal\"(a girl's name)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist's mother to pose for painters around the London area (7)","output":"### Answer: MATISSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n MA(informal term for one's mother) + **reversal of**(\u2026 around) SIT(to pose for painters\/artists) + SE(abbrev. for \"southeast\", the area of England in which London is; alternatively, \"South East\", the postcode area in London)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Supporter finding witty remark after Sunak's first to resign (4)","output":"### Answer: ALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporter\n \"sally\"(a witty remark in response) **minus ****1st letter of**(after \u2026's first to resign) \"Sunak'\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exceptional talent shown by Bill in race abroad (10)","output":"### Answer: BRILLIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exceptional talent \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 abroad) BILL IN RACE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Happen to be right about anger following answer by Penny (9)","output":"### Answer: TRANSPIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happen \n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) RT(abbrev. for \"right\") + {IRE(anger\/rage) **placed after**(following ) [ANS(abbrev. for \"answer\") **plus**(by) P(abbrev. for \"penny\", the unit of British currency)]}."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What Madame Defarge does fools king in the beginning (5)","output":"### Answer: KNITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Madame Defarge does \n NITS(fools\/idiots) **placed after**(\u2026 in the beginning) K(abbrev. for \"king\", in chess notation).\nDefn: \u2026 in Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grant makes a profit (5)","output":"### Answer: YIELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grant ,a profi\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/concede a point of dispute, as in \"I grant that he did do a good job\"; and 2nd: \u2026\/a financial return."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Officer extremely lucky as a rule (9)","output":"### Answer: GENERALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: as a rule\n GENERAL(a high-up officer in the military) + **1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"lucky\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughter having too much port (5)","output":"### Answer: DOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") **plus**(having) OVER(too much\/more than).\nDefn: \u2026 on England's south coast."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Office suit annoyed by legal proceedings about to be dismissed (9)","output":"### Answer: SITUATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Office\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 annoyed) SUIT **plus**(by) \"action\"(legal proceedings\/a lawsuit) **minus**(\u2026 to be dismissed) \"c\"(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about when refering to years or other periods of time).\nDefn: A position of authority\/employment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rarely messed up by experts in team events (5,5)","output":"### Answer: RELAY RACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: team events\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 messed up) RARELY **plus**(by) ACES(experts\/those who excel)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do up shop near the centre of Alfreton (7)","output":"### Answer: RESTORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do up\n STORE(a shop\/a retail outlet) **placed below**(near, in a down clue) **2 middle letters of**(centre of) \"Alfreton\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worried teens in court become unable to relax (5,2)","output":"### Answer: TENSE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: unable to relax\n **Anagram of**(Worried) TEENS + UP(in a court of law\/appearing for trial before a judge or magistrate, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Numberless photos of foolish people (4)","output":"### Answer: SAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: foolish people\n \"n\"(symbol for \"number\", in mathematics) **deleted from**(\u2026less) \"snaps\"(photos\/snapshots)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Specimen not originally large enough (5)","output":"### Answer: AMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: large enough\n \"sample\"(a specimen\/a small quantity taken from a whole for analysis) **minus ****its 1st letter**(not originally)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Game failing to start after concern for winger possibly (9)","output":"### Answer: PARTRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: winger possibly\n \"bridge\"(a card game) ***minus its** 1st letter*(failing to start) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) PART(concern for\/responsibility towards, as in \"I want no part of that scheme\").\nDefn:  An example\/possibly of a creature with wings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Head of languages getting extremely upset during squabble with servile flatterer (10)","output":"### Answer: BOOTLICKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: servile flatterer\n [**1st letter of**(Head of) \"languages\" **placed below**(getting, in a down clue) **reversal of**(\u2026 upset) TOO(extremely\/very)] **contained in**(during) BICKER(to squabble\/to argue about petty and trivial matters)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bravery of girl soldier captured in Lowell's opening lines (9)","output":"### Answer: GALLANTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bravery\n GAL(girl) + ANT(a caste of whose insect society is the soldier) **contained in**(captured in) [**1st letter of**(\u2026's opening) \"Lowell\" + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\"\/system of train lines\/tracks)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In distress it's seen by almost everybody as absolutely necessary (9)","output":"### Answer: ESSENTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: absolutely necessary\n **Anagram of**(In distress) IT'S SEEN **plus**(by) \"all\"(everybody) **minus ****its last letter**(almost \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rotation is good after shock at home (7)","output":"### Answer: TURNING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rotation\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") **placed below**(after, in a down clue) [TURN(a shock\/a start, as in \"that sudden noise gave me quite a turn\") + IN(at home\/not out of one's house)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ponder over trace of ergot on popular plant (7)","output":"### Answer: MULLEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n MULL(to ponder\/to think about deeply and at length) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(trace of) \"ergot\"**placed above**(on, in a down clue) IN(popular\/in fashion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Let loose at the outset then relax (5)","output":"### Answer: LEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Let\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 at the outset) \"loose\" **plus**(then) EASE(to relax\/to make less severe).\nDefn: \u2026 a property, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attempt to speak in support of drugs (5)","output":"### Answer: ESSAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attempt\n SAY(to speak\/verbalise) **placed below**(in support of, in a down clue) ES(plural of E\/abbrev. for the drug Ecstasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Employed by some pious educators (4)","output":"### Answer: USED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Employed\n **Hidden in**(some) \"pious educators\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spin around and arouse cad after taking stimulants (4,2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: TURN ON ONE\u2019S HEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spin around\n [TURN ON](to arouse\/to stimulate) + [HEEL(a cad\/an untrustworthy person) **placed after**(after taking) ONES(alcoholic drinks\/stimulants, as in \"they had a one during lunchtime\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deny King Edward, say, is making a comeback (5)","output":"### Answer: REBUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deny\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, is making a comeback) TUBER(an example of which\/say, is a King Edward potato)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very fat figure turns and runs before sumo wrestling (8)","output":"### Answer: ENORMOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very fat\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turns) ONE(a number\/figure) **plus**(and) R(abbrev. for \"runs\", in cricket scores) **plus**(before) **anagram of**(\u2026 wrestling) SUMO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sell uniform seen in battle (7)","output":"### Answer: AUCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sell\n U(abbrev. for \"uniform\") **contained in**(seen in) ACTION(a battle\/a military engagement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: National football team containing king's back (7)","output":"### Answer: ISRAELI \n ### Explanation: Definition: National\n II(Repeated Roman numeral for 1\/11\/eleven, with reference to a football team\/XI) **containing reversal of**(\u2026 back) LEAR(king in Shakespeare's play)'S ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record about holding vote for a leaver? (5)","output":"### Answer: EXPAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a leaver\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) TAPE(to record sound or pictures, on audio or video tape) **containing**(holding) X(a sign representing a vote for on a ballot paper).\nDefn:  \u2026 from his\/her native country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Postal delivery of tea gets protection (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CHAIN MAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: protection \n [CHA(tea) IN MAIL\/in the mail](a postal delivery of tea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Post news, a conclusive piece (9)","output":"### Answer: AFTERWORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a conclusive piece \n AFTER(post-\/subsequent to as in \"post-elections\") + WORD(news\/communication, as in \"the word from headquarters is not good\").\nDefn: \u2026 at the end of a book."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note on offbeat (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: beat\n DO(the first and eighth note in the sol-fa music scale) **placed after**(on) OFF(out\/not correct, as in \"your guess is off\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A slice of decent avocado in a little bread (7)","output":"### Answer: CENTAVO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a little bread\n **Hidden in**(A slice of) \"decent avocado\".\nDefn: \u2026\/money; a small unit of currency in some countries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Asian drama work not a likely failure (2-5)","output":"### Answer: NO-HOPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: likely failure\n NOH(Asian drama, specifically, traditional Japanese masked drama) + \"opera\"(a dramatic work set to music for singers and instrumentalists) **minus**(not) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vehicle left key English city (8)","output":"### Answer: CARLISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: English city\n CAR(a motorised vehicle) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + ISLE(a key\/a low-lying island)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parisian's bed? Out of it is out of it (3,2)","output":"### Answer: LIT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of it\n LIT(\"bed\", in a Parisian's national language) + UP(out of bed\/awake from sleep and moving about).\nDefn: \u2026\/unable to think or react properly from being drunk or drugged\/lit up."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liking corn mashed up isn't English attitude (14)","output":"### Answer: SENTIMENTALITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liking corn\n **Anagram of**(mashed up) [ISN'T + E(abbrev. of \"English\")] + MENTALITY(attitude\/a person's characteristic way of thinking\/frame of mind, as in \"a middle-class attitude\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Condiment a little Italian restaurant served up touching lip (7,5)","output":"### Answer: TARTARE SAUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Condiment\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 served up) [A + TRAT(short for\/little \"trattoria\"\/an Italian restaurant)] + RE(with reference to\/about\/touching on) + SAUCE(lip\/cheekiness)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something played live in playing field (5)","output":"### Answer: REBEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something played\n BE(to live\/to exist) **contained in**(in) REC(a playing field\/a recreation ground).\nDefn: \u2026 producing music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reveal more attractive clothes come from here (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTFITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: clothes come from here\n OUT(to reveal\/to make public) + FITTER(more sexually attractive\/good-looking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marine's cocaine supply (7)","output":"### Answer: OCEANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marine\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 supply\/supplely\/flexibly) COCAINE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tchaikovsky's First Symphony covers exciting material (7)","output":"### Answer: EROTICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: exciting material\n **1st letter of**(\u2026's First) \"Tchaikovsky\" **contained in**(\u2026 covers) EROICA(name of Beethoven's Symphony No. 3)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poet in residence reading or writing? (5)","output":"### Answer: HOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\n HOME(residence\/where one dwells) + R(one of the 3 Rs, abbrev. for the basic elements of primary education, viz. reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jolly old soldier, say, catching cab (9)","output":"### Answer: EXUBERANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jolly\n [EX-(prefix signifying old\/former) + ANT(an example\/say of which insect society is the soldier caste)] **containing**(catching) UBER(the technology company that provides an alternative to a cab\/taxi)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One pound raised during life's works in this list (12)","output":"### Answer: BIBLIOGRAPHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: works in this list\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 raised) [I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + LB(abbrev. for the pound, the unit of weight measurement)] **contained in**(during) BIOGRAPHY(a work\/an account of one's life).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. the list of all the works an author has consulted in researching his\/her own work."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Big cheese spread including old wine (9)","output":"### Answer: POTENTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big cheese\n P\u00c2T\u00c9(a spread\/a savoury food paste made from finely minced ingredients) **containing**(including) [O(abbrev. for \"old\" + TENT(a sweet red wine from Spain)].\nDefn: \u2026\/an important person, specifically a monarch or ruler."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love of the new mobile phone I trouble to bring back (9)","output":"### Answer: NEOPHILIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Love of the new\n **Anagram of**(mobile) PHONE I + **reversal of**(\u2026 to bring back) AIL(to trouble\/to affect adversely)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work on huge problem for marsupial (7)","output":"### Answer: OPOSSUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: marsupial\n OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a musical or literary work) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) OS(abbrev. for \"outsize\" in clothes sizes\/huge) + SUM(an problem to be solved in arithmetic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Waste long period of time in US prison (7)","output":"### Answer: DUNGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: prison\n DUNG(waste matter\/excrement from animals) + EON(in the US, the spelling of \"aeon\"\/a very long period of time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dispense nothing that's beyond Malachi? (5)","output":"### Answer: ALLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispense\n [ALL OT(abbrev. for \"Old Testament\" in the Bible)](nothing after\/beyond Malachi, the final Book of the Old Testament, after which is the New Testament)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stroke face of innocent chubby little children (5)","output":"### Answer: PUTTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: chubby little children\n PUTT(a stroke played on the golf putting green) + **1st letter of**(face of) \"innocent\".\nDefn: \u2026\/cherubs as represented in Renaissance art."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drawer once containing office PC? (4,9)","output":"### Answer: JOHN CONSTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drawer once\n JOHN(slang for a toilet, euphemistically called the \"office\", as in \"the usual offices\") + CONSTABLE(\"Police Constable\", abbreviated to PC)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Removing contents of new Audi with long name (9)","output":"### Answer: UNLOADING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Removing contents\n **Anagram of**(new) [AUDI **plus**(with) LONG + N(abbrev. for \"name\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reddish-brown start to autumn, in two different ways (5)","output":"### Answer: SEPIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reddish-brown\n [SEP I](abbrev. for \"September 1\", with the Roman numeral substitution, regarded as the start to the autumn season) **plus**(\u2026, in two different ways) **1st letter of**(start to) \"autumn\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last to use vehicle's a Welshman (5)","output":"### Answer: EVANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Welshman\n **Last letter of**(Last to) \"use\" + VAN(a motor vehicle)'S.\nDefn: A Welsh surname."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get gripes regularly content's missing from supermarket with most small branches (9)","output":"### Answer: TWIGGIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: with most small branches\n TWIG(get\/to understand or realise something) + **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"gripes\" + **all middle letters deleted from**(content's missing from) \"supermarket\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Type of spirit, sort served alongside wine (7)","output":"### Answer: KINDRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type of spirit\n KIND(sort\/type) **plus**(served alongside) RED(red wine made from dark grapes and coloured by their skins).\nAnswer: \u2026, as in \"kindred spirit\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All but first of fires put out leading to charge, if put out again (7)","output":"### Answer: REISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put out again\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 put out) **last 4 letters of**(All but first of) \"fires\" **plus**(leading to) SUE(to charge\/to institute legal proceedings against someone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Longing for women, if lust unbridled (7)","output":"### Answer: WISTFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Longing for\n W(abbrev. for \"women\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 unbridled) IF LUST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finery of sporting gear worn by boxer (7)","output":"### Answer: REGALIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finery\n **Anagram of**(sporting) GEAR **containing**(worn by \u2026) ALI(Muhammad, late champion boxer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bloomers in game against Premier League side (9)","output":"### Answer: LARKSPURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bloomers\n LARK(a game\/something done for fun) **plus**(against) SPURS(short for Tottenham Hotspurs, a team\/side in the English football Premier League)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two characters going after 1 (not Turner) in shop (3,2)","output":"### Answer: RAT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: shop\n RA(two letters\/characters, abbrev. for \"Royal Academician\", going after Constable's\/solution to 1 across's name) + **reversal of**(\u2026 Turner) \"not\".\nDefn: To inform on someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bottled water that's still the first drunk by 12 mostly (5)","output":"### Answer: EVIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bottled water that's still\n I(Roman numeral for 1\/first) **contained in**(drunk by) \"Evans\"(solution to 12 across) **minus its last letter**(mostly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With eight sides in National League heading for administration, first month has past (9)","output":"### Answer: OCTAGONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: With eight sides\n [NL(abbrev. for \"National League\") **containing**(in \u2026) **1st letter of**(heading for) \"administration\"] **placed after**(first) [OCT(abbrev. for the month of October) **plus**(has) AGO(past\/before the present time)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cyclist of note about to sell his pants (4,9)","output":"### Answer: MARK CAVENDISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cyclist\n MARK(to note\/to draw attention to) + CA(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about, in reference to years or periods of time) + VEND(to sell) + **anagram of**(\u2026 pants) HIS.\nDefn:  Professional road racing \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What 1 used get mixed in a pot still, periodically (3,6)","output":"### Answer: OIL PAINTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What 1 used\n **Anagram of**(mixed) [IN A POT + **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(\u2026, periodically) \"still\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approaches Arsenal about wanting a midfielder (5)","output":"### Answer: NEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approaches\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) \"Arsenal\" **minus**(wanting) [ \"a\" + **middle letter of**(mid) \"fielder\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Didn't include synonym for 'hand' in dictionary (7)","output":"### Answer: OMITTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Didn't include\n MITT(synonym for a person's hand) **contained in**(in) OED(abbrev. for the Oxford English Dictionary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horse, one sporting queer ears more inclined to droop (7)","output":"### Answer: SAGGIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more inclined to droop\n [GG(gee-gee, a word for \"horse\" used by children or colloquially) +I(Roman numeral for \"one\")] **contained in**(sporting) **anagram of**(queer) EARS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carrying out transfer of a second new player? (9)","output":"### Answer: ASSIGNING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carrying out transfer\n A + S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + SIGNING(a new player\/one who has just signed on to join a sporting term)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left part of church in decline (5)","output":"### Answer: LAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: decline\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") + APSE(a part of a church building, specifically a semi-circular recess)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heroic twin brother of princess tormenting us with We Three Kings! Really? (4,9)","output":"### Answer: LUKE SKYWALKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heroic twin brother of princess\n **Anagram of**(tormenting) [US **plus**(with) WE + K,K,K(three x abbrev. for \"king\") + REALLY].\nDefn: \u2026 in the Star Wars space opera."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poet that's written book on composer (7,6)","output":"### Answer: MATTHEW ARNOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\n MATTHEW(the first book of the New Testament in the Bible) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ARNOLD(Malcolm, English composer)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish prison, said dissenting voice (9)","output":"### Answer: REFUSENIK \n ### Explanation: Definition: dissenting voice\n REFUSE(rubbish\/garbage) + **homophone of**(\u2026, said) \"nick\"(slang for \"prison\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pils drunk by nurses? Shock horror, for some (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT ENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shock horror, for some\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) PILS **plus**(by) TENDS(nurses\/takes care of, say, patients).\nDefn: \u2026, problem with a shock of hair that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One searching smallest room, say, for complaint in the Observer (7)","output":"### Answer: LEUCOMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint in the Observer\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, say) [\"loo-\"(the toilet\/euphemistically, the smallest room) \"-comber\"(one searching carefully and systematically) \u2013 cf. \"beachcomber\", say].\nDefn: A complaint\/medical problem with the eye\/one's observer, viz. a white opacity in the cornea."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prize crossword compiler needing oxygen intake after cycling (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prize\n SETTER(a crossword compiler\/one who puts together a crossword) **with its last letter put first**(\u2026 after cycling) **containing**(needing \u2026 intake) O(symbol for the chemical element, oxygen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Educated girl eating a yoghurt-based side dish (5)","output":"### Answer: RAITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: yoghurt-based side dish\n RITA(the girl in the stage play and movie, \"Educating Rita\") **containing**(eating) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stiff, cold and unfeeling? Not at first (5)","output":"### Answer: RIGID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stiff\n \"frigid\"(cold and unfeeling\/unemotional) **minus its 1st letter**(Not at first)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advantageous to be young with a lisp \u2026 (6)","output":"### Answer: USEFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advantageous\n \u2026 **pronounced**(to be \u2026) **with a lisp**, \"youthful\"(young)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: leaving spiritualism to go off for some pudding (8)","output":"### Answer: TIRAMISU \n ### Explanation: Definition: some pudding\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to go off) \"spiritualism\" **minus**(\u2026 leaving) \"lisp\"(from the previous clue as indicated by the ellipsis)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Being true to form after running race (8)","output":"### Answer: CREATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to form) TRUE **plus**(after) **anagram of**(running) RACE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boy consuming cannabis precisely (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SPOT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: precisely\n SON(informal term of address for a boy) **containing**(consuming) POT(slang for the drug made from the cannabis plant)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 11. Sofa in box with lid free to be moved (12)","output":"### Answer: CHESTERFIELD \n ### Explanation: CHEST(a large strong box) **plus**(with) **anagram of**(\u2026 to be moved) LID FREE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Apple mountain (4)","output":"### Answer: FUJI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Apple,mountain\n Double defn: 1st: A Japanese dessert apple; and 2nd: \u2026 in Japan,."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confront boost in cosmetic surgery (8)","output":"### Answer: FACELIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cosmetic surgery\n FACE(to confront and deal with) + LIFT(a boost\/a feeling of confidence)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 'Age before beauty', says V? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: AFTER YOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'Age before beauty'\n **Homophone of**(says) \"after U\"(descriptive of the character V's position in the English alphabet).\nDefn: Like \"\u2026\", a phrase to allow or suggest someone goes before oneself."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Born and died in poverty (4)","output":"### Answer: NEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: poverty\n N\u00c9E(born, used when giving a married woman's maiden family name, as in \"Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis n\u00e9e Bouvier\") **plus**(and) D(a. \"died\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hits sources of obstruction clutching bosom (12)","output":"### Answer: BLOCKBUSTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hits\n BLOCKERS(sources of obstruction\/obstacles) **containing**(clutching) BUST(bosom\/a woman's breasts).\nDefn: Films, books or other products achieving great commercial success."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See about fixing gate smoothly, leaving no gaps (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: smoothly, leaving no gaps\n LO(see, as in \"lo and behold\") **containing**(about) **anagram of**(fixing) GATE.\nDefn: In music, playing smoothly and flowingly without breaks\/leaving no gaps between notes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Word for word, very bad time, endlessly (8)","output":"### Answer: VERBATIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Word for word\n \"very bad time\" **minus their last letters, respectively**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Substitutes put up with evil (6,2)","output":"### Answer: STANDS IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Substitutes\n STAND(put up\/to place or set something in an upright or specified position) **plus**(with) SIN(evil\/an immoral act).\nDefn: \u2026 as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worked in the garden seeing small early signs of Dutch elm disease (6)","output":"### Answer: WEEDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worked in the garden\n WEE(small\/tiny) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(early signs of) \"Dutch elm disease\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spoke, being agile (4)","output":"### Answer: SPRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: being agile\n S + PRY(to poke\/to delve into, somebody's private affairs, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The man's in France getting a dealership (9)","output":"### Answer: FRANCHISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a dealership\n HIS(possessive pronoun for \"the man's\"\/something belonging to him) **contained in**(in) FRANCE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stan's bay (6)","output":"### Answer: LAUREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stan,bay\n Double defn: 1st: One half of comic duo, Laurel and Hardy; and 2nd: Another name for the \u2026 tree."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Always evens out after a couple of dozen (6-4,5)","output":"### Answer: TWENTY-FOUR SEVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Always\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) EVENS **placed below**(after, in a down clue) TWENTY-FOUR(equal to a couple of dozen\/2 x 12).\nDefn: \u2026, short for \"24 hours a day, 7 days a week\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put limits on dress, strip clothing off before court (8)","output":"### Answer: RESTRICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put limits on\n \"dress, strip \" **minus their 1st and last letters, respectively**(clothing off) **placed above**(before, in a down clue) CT(abbrev. for \"court\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New Zealander chairman oddly missing train (5)","output":"### Answer: MAORI \n ### Explanation: Definition: New Zealander\n MAO(Zedong, aka Chairman Mao, former Chinese Communist Party chairman) + **1st, 3rd and 5th letters deleted from**(oddly missing) \"train\".\nDefn: One of the indigenous people of mainland New Zealand."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fresh plot twist involving a thief (10)","output":"### Answer: SHOPLIFTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: thief\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 twist) FRESH PLOT **containing**(involving) I(Roman numeral for \"one\"\/a)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With one movement, fluent about movie's completion (10)","output":"### Answer: FULFILMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: completion\n FLUENT **with U moving 1 position towards the start**(With one movement, \u2026) **containing**(about) FILM(a movie\/moving pictures)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secures part of Batman's outfit for picture (9)","output":"### Answer: LANDSCAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: picture\n LANDS(secures\/wins, say, a trophy) + CAPE(part of the outfit of superhero, Batman the Caped Crusader)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They rise in surprise as Matilda reads aloud! (8)","output":"### Answer: EYEBROWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They rise in surprise\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 aloud) \"[I(Matilda, the setter using the self-referential pronoun) browse(casually reads through books, magazines, etc.)]\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kind of language used by the bloke with tea? (6)","output":"### Answer: HEBREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of language\n HE(third-person pronoun for a bloke\/guy) **plus**(with) BREW(an example of which\/? is tea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Links from China with a promotion (5)","output":"### Answer: CHAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Links\n \"China\" **with** \"a\" **moved up**(with \u2026 promotion, in a down clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Business policy (4)","output":"### Answer: LINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Business,policy\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/a specific area of activity, like trading, say; and 2nd: \u2026\/an agreed approach or position in a matter, as in \"to follow the official line\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paper vents about 29 23 (10)","output":"### Answer: VERSTAPPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 29 23\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) PAPER VENTS.\nDefn: Formula One racing car driver\/answer to 29 across 23 down, from the Netherlands.\nAnswer:  \u2026, Jos."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish has a thought (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: thought\n IDE(a freshwater fish) **plus**(has) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meal releases pressure for senior cop (5)","output":"### Answer: SUPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: senior cop\n \"supper\"(an evening meal) **minus**(releases) \"p\"(symbol for \"pressure\" in physics).\nDefn: Short for \"Superintendent of Police\", a \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To follow orders, need ice to melt on 23 (9)","output":"### Answer: OBEDIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: To follow orders\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to melt) NEED ICE **placed after**(on) OB(a river in Russia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pronounced dead \u2013 one's court carrying can (8)","output":"### Answer: DISTINCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pronounced\n D(abbrev. for \"dead\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\")'S + CT(abbrev. for \"court\") **containing**(carrying) TIN(a metal can).\nDefn: \u2026\/very noticeable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Addition to letter shoots back (5)","output":"### Answer: SERIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Addition to letter\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) \"FIRES\"(shoots, as with a firearm)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neighbours possibly fight political platform (7)","output":"### Answer: SOAP BOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: political platform\n SOAP(or soap opera, an example of which\/possibly, is \"Neighbours\", the Australian TV series) + BOX(to fight with one's fists)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seemingly relaxed about vessel active by day (7)","output":"### Answer: DIURNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: active by day\n \"laid back\"(relaxed) **construed as**(Seemingly \u2026) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) LAID **containing**(about) URN(a vessel, often containing cremated ashes).\nDefn: \u2026, descriptive of animals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guided tours through marine platform (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSTRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: platform\n **Anagram of**(Guided) TOURS **contained in**(through) RM(abbrev. for a Royal Marine in the British military, shortened to \"Marine\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put barrel back outside to secure washing machine (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TWIN TUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: washing machine\n **Anagram of**(Put \u2026 back) BUTT(a barrel, usually used for wine, beer or water) **containing**(outside) WIN(to secure as a result of a contest, conflict or bet, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left next to mischievous tree (5)","output":"### Answer: LARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **plus**(next to) ARCH(mischievous\/deliberately playful)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spooner's uttered filth? Sure thing! (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DEAD CERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sure thing\n **Spoonerism of** \"said\"(uttered) \"dirt\"(filth)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nearly damage vein, exercising care (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: GIVE A DAMN \n ### Explanation: Definition: care\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, exercising) [\"damage\" **minus its last letter**(Nearly \u2026) + VEIN].\nDefn: To \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Times to attend sick goat (5)","output":"### Answer: BILLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: goat\n BY(\"times\"\/multiplied by, as in \"2 by 2 = 4\") **containing**(to attend) ILL(sick\/ailing).\nDefn: A male \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen Victoria carried around by chauffeur (3-6)","output":"### Answer: CAR-DRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: chauffeur\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 around) [VR(abbrev. for \"Victoria Regina\", Queen Victoria) + CARRIED]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 23 woman meeting with boat-builder outside (10)","output":"### Answer: SHENANDOAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 23\n SHE(3rd party pronoun for a woman) + [AND(meeting with\/together with) **contained in**(\u2026 outside) NOAH(the Biblical ancestor-figure who built the Ark).\nDefn: River\/answer to 23 down in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 29 lives in Virginia (4)","output":"### Answer: VISA \n ### Explanation: Definition: 29\n IS(lives\/exists) **contained in**(in) VA(abbrev. for the state of Virginia).\nDefn: The branded credit\/debit \u2026\/answer to 29 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Torture liar, press tit-for-tat measures (9)","output":"### Answer: REPRISALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tit-for-tat measures\n **Anagram of**(Torture) LIAR, PRESS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor books set of 29s (5)","output":"### Answer: TAROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: set of 29s\n TAR(informal term for a sailor) + OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament, books in the Bible).\nDefn: \u2026 used for fortune telling."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With one hip broken, cross 23? (7)","output":"### Answer: PHOENIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: 23\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broken) ONE HIP **plus**(With \u2026) X(letter used as a cross\/a mark indicating something is incorrect).\nDefn: Surname of one\/? with first name, River\/answer to 23 down.\nAnswer: American actor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Applied as 23 runs dry (7)","output":"### Answer: EXERTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Applied\n EXE(a river\/answer to 23 down in England) + R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores) + TED(to dry cut grass, hay or straw by turning over and spreading out)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entrance requires insertion of new sort of 29 (5)","output":"### Answer: DONOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: sort of 29\n DOOR(an entrance) **containing**(requires insertion of) N(abbrev. for \"new\").\nDefn: Sort of card\/answer to 29 across carried by a person who wishes to donate his\/her body organs for transplants after death."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 29 and a golf expert! (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: ACE OF CLUBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 29\n Cryptic defn: \u2026, ie. one who uses clubs to play a round of golf, expertly.\nDefn: Card\/answer to 29 across, in a deck of playing cards."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 23 which resembles vinegar in Michigan (8)","output":"### Answer: MISSOURI \n ### Explanation: Definition: 23\n [IS SOUR](tastes of\/resembles vinegar) **contained in**(in) MI(abbrev. for the US state of Michigan).\nDefn: River\/answer to 23 down, in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roast faulty reasoning in horoscopes (10)","output":"### Answer: ASTROLOGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: in horoscopes\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 faulty) ROAST + LOGIC(reasoning\/sound argument)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work at hybrid sort of 29 (8)","output":"### Answer: BIRTHDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sort of 29\n **Anagram of**(Work) at hybrid.\nDefn: Sort of card\/answer to 29 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Characteristic of North American 23, being dry around the beginning of October (7,2)","output":"### Answer: NATURAL TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Characteristic of\n NA(abbrev. for \"North America\") + [URAL(river\/answer to 29 across, in Russia) *contained in*(\u2026around) TT(abbrev. for teetotal\/being dry\/without consuming alcohol)] **+** **1st letter of**(the beginning of) \"October\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor accepts first Ugandan order for elephant cleaning system (3,4)","output":"### Answer: MUD BATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: elephant cleaning system\n MD(abbrev. for the Latin \"Medicinae Doctor\", a Doctor of Medicine) **containing**(accepts) **1st letter of**(first) \"Ugandan\" + BATH(reference to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, bathing being a part of the ceremony for conferring knighthoods).\nElephants, warthogs and humans do it:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aim at heavyweight about to fall (5,2)","output":"### Answer: TRAIN ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aim at\n TON(a large unit of weight\/heavyweight) **containing**(about) RAIN(to fall in large quantities)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is able to get a pair of bison inside small house (5)","output":"### Answer: CABIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: small house\n CAN(is able to) **containing**(get \u2026 inside) **1st 2 letters of**(a pair of) \"bison\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tree starts to whistle \"Your Cheatin' Heart\" (4)","output":"### Answer: WYCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(starts to) \"whistle \"Your Cheatin' Heart\"\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Happy prisoner with outdoor accommodation (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happy\n CON(short for \"convict\"\/prisoner) **plus**(with) TENT(outdoor and portable accommodation\/shelter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old joke about bit of zombifying gas (5)","output":"### Answer: OZONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gas\n [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + ONE(a joke, as in \"have you heard the one about \u2026?\")] **containing**(about) **1st letter of**(bit of) \"zombifying\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nag Republican to wear headgear (4)","output":"### Answer: CARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nag\n R(abbrev. for \"Republican\", a member of the Republican Party) **contained in**(to wear) CAP(form of headgear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Naughty promises in burlesque? (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPRESSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: burlesque\n **Anagram of**(Naughty) PROMISES IN.\nDefn: \u2026\/an absurd or comical imitation of something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Man with hens, possibly in Scottish region? (8)","output":"### Answer: HEBRIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish region\n HE(third-party pronoun for a man) **plus**(with) BRIDES(possibly\/could be, \"hens\"\/women who are about to get married and are attending a female-only celebration\/hen night)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sexy books found in Morecambe? (6)","output":"### Answer: EROTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sexy\n OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament, set of books in the Bible \u2013 including tales of rape, seduction, concubines and harlots, ie. with quite a bit of sex) **contained in**(found in) ERIC(Morecambe, one half of the comic duo, Morecambe and Wise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Water pipe knight installed in toilet (4)","output":"### Answer: BONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Water pipe\n N(abbrev. for \"knight\", in chess notation) **contained in**(installed in) BOG(slang for a toilet).\n\u2026 for smoking cannabis and other drugs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A charge or payment? (5)","output":"### Answer: AWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: payment\n A + WARD(a charge\/a child or young person under the care and control of a guardian).\nDefn: \u2026 as awarded by a court of law for damages, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swimmer, after split, ahead on the turn! (4)","output":"### Answer: TUNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 on the turn) [A + NUT(slang for a person's head)](\"ahead\" **after split**)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Become religious after knocking over veggie (6)","output":"### Answer: TURNIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: veggie \n TURN(become\/change into something else) + **reversal of**(\u2026 after knocking over) PI(short for \"pious\"\/religious)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High-flyer with ego we all knocked about (5,3)","output":"### Answer: EAGLE OWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: High-flyer\n **Anagram of**(with \u2026 knocked about) EGO WE ALL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hiker's nothing much to write home about (10)","output":"### Answer: PEDESTRIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hiker,nothing much to write home about \n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026\/uninspiring."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smell repelled old European, one with wind (4)","output":"### Answer: OBOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one with wind\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 repelled) BO(abbrev. for \"body odour\", which itself is repellent) + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + E(abbrev. for \"European\").\nDefn: \u2026\/one of the musicians in the wind section of an orchestra, playing this instrument by creating a rush of air\/wind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slice of Urda wrapped in red fish (5)","output":"### Answer: TROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n **1st letter of**(Slice of) \"Urda\" **contained in**(wrapped in) TROT(short for \"Trotskyist\", a follower of Trotsky, a communist\/red with extreme left-wing views)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A support that's held in extremely rebellious busts (7)","output":"### Answer: ARRESTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: busts\n A + [REST(a support, such as that used for a billiards cue) **contained in**(that's held in) **1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"rebellious\"].\nDefn: \u2026 by the police, perhaps after a drug bust."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son horsing about with grandpa makes bloomer (10)","output":"### Answer: SNAPDRAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloomer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 horsing about \u2026) [SON **plus**(with) GRANDPA]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the sack, husband hot for booty (6)","output":"### Answer: BEHIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: booty\n BED(the sack\/one's sleeping place, as in \"to hit the sack after a long day\") **containing**(In the \u2026) [H(abbrev. for \"husband\") + IN(popular\/fashionable\/hot)].\nDefn: \u2026 which is slang for someone's bottom\/rear .\n\u2026 an artistic booty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On a drug, coming up (4)","output":"### Answer: ATOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: On\n A + **reversal of**(\u2026, coming up, in a down clue) POT(slang for the drug cannabis).\nDefn: \u2026\/on top of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Junkie right to punch church leader (8)","output":"### Answer: COKEHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Junkie\n OK(okay\/agreed!\/all right!) **contained in**(to punch) [CE(abbrev. for the Church of England) + HEAD(the leader of a group or organisation)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To me, the Indy crossword editor is a stud (4)","output":"### Answer: BOSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: To me, the Indy crossword editor is,a stud\n  Double defn.  1st: To me (the setter using the self-referential pronoun), this is what the Indy crossword editor is; and 2nd: \u2026 on the centre of a shield.\nI presume Hoskins is not flattering his boss!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Centenarian leader and topless coquette don't do it any more! (5)","output":"### Answer: CEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: don't do it any more!\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Centenarian\" **plus**(and) \"tease\"(an example of which is a coquette\/a female flirt) **minus ****its 1st letter**(topless \u2026, in a down clue).\nDefn: \u2026\/Stop!\nAnswer: As in \"\u2026 and desist\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chart-topping book written about love, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: EMOTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: love, perhaps\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 written about) [NO.I(Number one\/chart-topping, with the abbrev. and Roman numeral substitution) + TOME(a heavy, scholarly book)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Censure son getting in after the agreed time (5)","output":"### Answer: SLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Censure\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") + LATE(getting in after the agreed time\/unpunctual)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where one might find a satellite dish for free? (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE HOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where one might find a satellite dish,free\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, literally.\n\u2026 no cable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For the most part, work fast to get rich (7)","output":"### Answer: OPULENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: rich\n **1st 3 letters of**(For the most part) \"opus\"(a musical or literary work) + LENT(fast practised by Christians in the period preceding Easter\/Lent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secretary going around with little desire for sex? (8)","output":"### Answer: APPETITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: desire for sex\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 going around) PA(abbrev. for \"personal assistant\"\/secretary) **plus**(with) PETITE(attractively small\/little).\nDefn: A desire for something, perhaps\/?, sex."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dope shot in group of quite high people (6)","output":"### Answer: GENTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: group of quite high people\n GEN(dope\/information) + TRY(a shot\/an attempt at)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clubs which are somewhat smaller than Forest? (5)","output":"### Answer: WOODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clubs\n Groups of trees and other vegetation that are each smaller than a forest.\nDefn: \u2026 that are part of a golfer's set."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: School nurse taking temperature close to lido (4)","output":"### Answer: ETON \n ### Explanation: Definition: School\n EN(abbrev. for \"enrolled nurse\"\/a nurse in the UK) **containing**(taking) [T(symbol for \"temperature\" in physics) + **last letter of**(close to) \"lido\"].\nDefn: Public \u2026 for boys in England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Is Hoskins upset by male religious leader? (4)","output":"### Answer: IMAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious leader\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 upset) [AM I?](Is Hoskin?, with the setter using the self-referential pronoun) **plus**(by) M(abbrev. for \"male\").\nDefn: A Muslim \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: East Anglian town that's 'stumped' (stumped in time of prosperity) (6)","output":"### Answer: BOSTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: East Anglian town that's 'stumped'\n ST(abbrev. for \"stumped\" by the wicket-keeper, in cricket scores) **contained in**(in) BOON(an advantage\/something that is beneficial \u2013 isn't that rather different from \"boom\"\/a period of great economic growth\/a time of prosperity?).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. has a parish church, St. Botolph's, nicknamed the Boston Stump."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extraordinary chaps putting a learner off, for example (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECIMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: example\n \"special\"(extraordinary\/different from the usual) MEN(chaps\/blokes) **minus**(\u2026 off) [a + \"l\"(letter displayed by a learner driver)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Port served during evening all enjoyed (5)","output":"### Answer: GALLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Port\n **Hidden in**(served during) \"evening all enjoyed\".\nDefn: \u2026 city in Sri Lanka."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Originally Ned's bits and pieces on the radio (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE ENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Originally Ned's bits and pieces on the radio\n Reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**LOOSE**) **ENDS** = Ned's. Cryptic defn: Reference to \"Loose Ends\", the BBC Radio 4 programme originally hosted by Ned Sherrin (the programme's name being a reverse clue of \"NED S.\") and which featured a mixture (bits and pieces) of interviews, comic sketches, and music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inventor to shout with information technology beginning to happen? (9)","output":"### Answer: HOLLERITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inventor\n HOLLER(to shout\/to yell) **plus**(with) IT(abbrev. for \"information technology\") + **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"happen\".\nDefn: \u2026 of an electromechanical tabulating machine for punched cards."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Star in The King and I, classy lass (5)","output":"### Answer: RIGEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\n R(abbrev. for \"Rex\"\/king) **plus**(and) I + GEL(an upper class\/classy girl).\nDefn: \u2026 in the Orion constellation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Husband brought in to be examined and give testimony (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: TAKE THE STAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: give testimony\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **contained in**(brought in) [TAKE TEST](to be examined\/to sit an exam) + AND.\nDefn: \u2026 in a court of law."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where first I will stand in politics, being slightly radical (4-2-6)","output":"### Answer: LEFT-OF-CENTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stand in politics, being slightly radical\n In the word \"politics\", the position of the first letter \"i\" in relation to \"it\", the centre of \"politics\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shrub (yellow) suffering when cut by half (5)","output":"### Answer: ORACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shrub\n OR(the colour, yellow in heraldry) + \"aching\"(suffering\/in pain) **minus its last 3 letters**(when cut by half)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Capaciousness of old pit traversed by Scottish explorer (9)","output":"### Answer: ROOMINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capaciousness\n [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + MINE(a pit dug to extract coal or other minerals from the ground)] **contained in**(traversed by) ROSS(James Clark or his uncle John, Scottish explorers of the Arctic)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Radioactive stuff? Putin men you ultimately suspect (9)","output":"### Answer: NEPTUNIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Radioactive stuff\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 suspect) [PUTIN MEN + **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"you\"].\nDefn: \u2026\/metallic element."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female star with nothing to hide (5)","output":"### Answer: MOIRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female\n MIRA(star in the Cetus constellation) **containing**(with \u2026 to hide) O(letter representing 0\/nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Times article has last word, incidentally (2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: BY THE BYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: incidentally\n BY(times, as in \"2 by 2 = 4\") + THE(an article in grammar) **plus**(has) BYE(short for \"goodbye\", the last word said after meeting and prior to leaving)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Support church president (6)","output":"### Answer: PIERCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: president\n PIER(in architecture, an upright support for a structure such as a bridge or arch) + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England).\nDefn: 14th President of the USA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prejudiced folk should keep quiet \u2014 they can have a lot of influence (3,5)","output":"### Answer: BIG SHOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they can have a lot of influence\n BIGOTS(prejudiced folk\/people totally intolerant of other people's race, beliefs or opinions) **containing**(should keep) SH!(spoken to tell someone to be quiet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like atlas, unfortunately omitting one great feature of Utah (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SALT LAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: great feature of Utah\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, unfortunately) [\"Like atlas\" **minus**(omitting) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: \u2026, in the US.\nAnswer:  Great \u2026 , to give it its full name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nothing wrong with you, having absorbed energy from plant (5)","output":"### Answer: OXEYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n O(letter representing 0\/nothing) + X(letter to mark\/indicate that a particular text, eg. a written answer, is wrong) **plus**(with) YE(an old-fashioned or poetic form of the pronoun \"you\") **containing**(having absorbed) E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's PM hoped for too stupidly? I predict trouble! (7,2,4)","output":"### Answer: PROPHET OF DOOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: I predict trouble\n **Anagram of**(What's \u2026 stupidly) PM HOPED FOR TOO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opportunity French finally lost to keep king in authority (9)","output":"### Answer: CLEARANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: authority\n \"chance\"(opportunity to achieve or do something) **minus**\n**last letter of**(\u2026finally lost) \"French\" **containing**(to keep) LEAR(the king in Shakespeare's eponymous tragedy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Social group of chaps ahead of generation (6)","output":"### Answer: MENAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Social group\n MEN(chaps\/guys) **plus**(ahead of) AGE(a period of time, of which, a generation is specifically that from when children are born to when they have children of their own).\nDefn: In Scottish, a kind of cooperative society or savings club."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cosy up with chocolate provider (6)","output":"### Answer: NESTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cosy up with,chocolate provider\n Double defn: 2nd: The Swiss company manufacturing chocolates and other foods."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What could make Celtic yet rise as a football team? (9,4)","output":"### Answer: LEICESTER CITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a football team\n **Anagram of**(What could make) CELTIC YET RISE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outdoor shelter rebuilt there to overlook river (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TREE HOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outdoor shelter\n **Anagram of**(rebuilt) THERE **placed above**(to overlook, in a down clue) OUSE(river in England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rickety shelter housing one in island capital (2,6)","output":"### Answer: ST HELIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: island capital\n **Anagram of**(Rickety) SHELTER **containing**(housing) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: Capital of Jersey, one of the Channel Islands."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dwelling for top people featured in communication (8)","output":"### Answer: MESSUAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dwelling\n U(adjective describing the upper-class\/top people \u2013 \"for top people\"? \"top people\") contained in(featured in) MESSAGE(communication).\nDefn:  In legal jargon, \u2026 house with outbuildings and land assigned for its use."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mix with tramps not very big important person (6)","output":"### Answer: HOBNOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mix with\n \"hobos\"(tramps\/vagrants) **minus**(not) \"os\"(very big\/abbrev. for \"oversize\", in clothing sizes) + NOB(an important person\/one of high social position."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That hospital avoided getting medical gear caught in part of machine (6)","output":"### Answer: TAPPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of machine\n \"That\" **minus**(\u2026 avoided) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hospital\") **containing**(getting\u2026caught) PPE(abbrev. for \"personal protective equipment\"\/gear worn by workers, perhaps in healthcare, to minimise exposure to hazards causing illnesses and injuries).\nDefn:  \u2026, commonly in an internal combustion engine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confession of giant lacking good feet (5)","output":"### Answer: IAMBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: feet\n \"I am big\"(as a giant might confess) **minus**(lacking) \"g\"(abbrev. for \"good\").\nDefn: In the study of the rhythms and sounds in poetry, the basic groups of syllables\/feet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American informed about criminal wrongdoing, it follows (12)","output":"### Answer: WISCONSINITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: American\n WISE(informed\/in the know) **containing**(about) [CON(short for \"convict\"\/a criminal) + SIN(a wrongdoing, not necessarily criminal) **plus**(\u2026 follows) IT].\nDefn: \u2026 from the US state of Wisconsin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Asian queen in India, offensive briefly (5)","output":"### Answer: IRAQI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian\n Q(abbrev. for \"queen\", in chess notation) **contained in**(in) [ I(abbrev. for India) + \"raid\"(an offensive\/an attack) **minus its last letter**(briefly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mine is gathering fluff when viewed in the mirror (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BOOBY TRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mine\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 when viewed in the mirror \/laterally reversed) [ PARTY(a social gathering) + BOOB(a fluff\/a mistake in speaking or playing music) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chief on drugs finding something on computer (4,3)","output":"### Answer: HASH KEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: something on computer\n KEY(chief\/of crucial importance) **placed after**(on) HASH(short for \"hashish\"\/cannabis\/drugs).\nDefn: \u2026, viz. \"#\" on the keyboard."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grizzly caught by shot, calamity! (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAGEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: calamity\n AGED(grizzly\/grey or grey-haired) **contained in**(caught by) TRY(a shot\/an attempt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remarkably, half of people in China related to an ancient civilisation (10)","output":"### Answer: PHOENICIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: related to an ancient civilisation\n **Anagram of**(Remarkably) [ **1st 3 letters of**(half of) \"people\" + IN CHINA ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surrounded by four characters in crowd, I marched back (4)","output":"### Answer: AMID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surrounded by\n **Hidden in**(four characters in) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) \"crowd, I marched\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outlaw Y chromosome? (10)","output":"### Answer: MALEFACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outlaw\n Cryptic defn: In sexual reproduction of many species, the Y chromosome is that\/a factor which determines whether offspring is of the male sex, in contrast to the X chromosome."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old soldiers behind walls in Germany, I say! (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RED ARMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old soldiers\n REAR(behind\/the backside) **containing**(walls in) D(International Vehicle Registration code for Germany) + MY!(like \"I say!\", an expression of surprise).\nDefn: \u2026 of the former USSR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old maestro taking cap off hole in device filming workers? (7)","output":"### Answer: BEECHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old maestro\n **1st letter of**(taking cap off) \"hole\" **contained in**(in) [ BEE-CAM(short for \"bee-camera\", what one might call a device for filming bees, a caste of which are the workers) ].\nAnswer: Thomas, the late English conductor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I poop on teacher, old fossil? (9)","output":"### Answer: IGUANODON \n ### Explanation: Definition: old fossil\n I + GUANO(the poop\/dung of bats and seabirds) **plus**(on) DON(a teacher in a university).\nDefn: \u2026\/dinosaur."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maladroit fiance spat regularly (5)","output":"### Answer: INEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maladroit\n **2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"fiance spat\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comic actor with Queen frequenting shops where goldfish bought? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: PETER SELLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comic actor\n ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen) **contained in**(frequenting) [PET SELLERS](shops where you might buy pet goldfish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mother saw potty on top of that (5,4)","output":"### Answer: WHAT\u2019S MORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: on top of that\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 potty) MOTHER SAW."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ripe cheese men found under small container (8,6)","output":"### Answer: STINKING BISHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ripe cheese\n KING,BISHOP(men\/pieces in a chess set) **placed below**(found under, in a down clue) [ S(abbrev. for \"small\") + TIN(a metal container)].\n\u2026 handmade and not readily available."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Praise fruit Australia's imported (8)","output":"### Answer: APPLAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Praise\n APPLE(a fruit \u2013 that keeps the doctor away) **containing**(\u2026's imported) AUS(abbrev. for \"Australia\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Escaped nasty duel at end \u2013 knight went missing (6)","output":"### Answer: ELUDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Escaped\n **Anagram of**(nasty) DUEL **plus**(at) \"end\" **minus**(\u2026 went missing) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"knight\" in chess notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Referring to Light Infantry, skilled and trustworthy (8)","output":"### Answer: RELIABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: trustworthy\n RE(referring to\/with reference to) + LI(abbrev. for \"Light Infantry\") + ABLE(skilled\/competent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Permanently mark military spectacle (6)","output":"### Answer: TATTOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Permanently mark,military spectacle\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Water alongside this wandering isle heron (9)","output":"### Answer: SHORELINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Water alongside this\n **Anagram of**(wandering) ISLE HERON.\nDefn: The \"this\" in the defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Author usefully displays object of worship (5)","output":"### Answer: HORUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: object of worship\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 displays) \"Author usefully\".\nDefn: \u2026, the sun god in Egyptian mythology."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: History period at Saint Trinian's starts (4)","output":"### Answer: PAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: History\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026's starts) \"period at Saint Trinian\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heavily defeat Right, suffering setback, vitality lacking at first (7)","output":"### Answer: TROUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heavily defeat\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, suffering setback) RT(abbrev. for \"Right\") + \"bounce\"(vitality\/vigour, as in \"there was a bit of bounce in his step\") **minus its 1st letter**(lacking at first)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regular fun or I'm wretched! (7)","output":"### Answer: UNIFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regular\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wretched) FUN OR I'M.\nDefn: \u2026\/unvarying."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restaurant worker, most important \u2013 I must clear out! (4)","output":"### Answer: CHEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restaurant worker\n \"chief\"(most important\/the principal) **minus**(\u2026 must clear out) \"I\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moment for telling argument (5)","output":"### Answer: POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moment,telling argument\n Double defn: 1st: A particular \u2026 in time, as in \"from this point on, there is no turning back\"; and 2nd: Something said that is convincing, as in \"the point he made swung the vote\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High quality team developed, contemporary (9)","output":"### Answer: CLASSMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: contemporary\n CLASS(high quality\/stylish excellence, as in \"a class act that was hard to follow\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 developed) TEAM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Society pair at work, beginning in London, move up fast (6)","output":"### Answer: SPIRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: move up fast\n S(abbrev. for \"Society\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 at work) PAIR + **1st letter of**(beginning in) \"London\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Royalist, offhand (8)","output":"### Answer: CAVALIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Royalist,offhand\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, specifically a supporter of King Charles I and II during the English Civil War; and 2nd: \u2026.\/without regard to the seriousness of the situation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Democrat referring to important animal (6)","output":"### Answer: DONKEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\n D(abbrev. for \"Democrat\", a member of the Democratic Party) + ON(referring to\/about, as in \"a talk on the birds and the bees\") KEY(important\/crucial)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looking embarrassed with English trick? Go to new positions (8)","output":"### Answer: REDEPLOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go to new positions\n RED(describing one's complexion when embarrassed) **plus**(with) E(abbrev. for \"English\") + PLOY(a trick\/a ruse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A problem? Not describing this clue! (6)","output":"### Answer: ACROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not describing this clue\n A + CROSS(a problem\/a hardship that is unavoidable and has to be endured or dealt with, as in \"we all have our own crosses to bear).\nDefn: \u2026, since this is a down clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Medicine that's painful sleep on it (6)","output":"### Answer: PILLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: sleep on it\n PILL(a medicine that comes in the form of a small round solid mass) + OW!(an expression of pain).\nDefn: The \"it\" in the defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knowing conflict is in abeyance, all content to leave (5)","output":"### Answer: AWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knowing\n WAR(a conflict, in one form or another) **contained in**(is in) \"abeyance\" **minus all its inner letters**(all content to leave)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musician's stool is broken (7)","output":"### Answer: SOLOIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musician\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broken) stool is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offensive swearing in African port (9)","output":"### Answer: LOATHSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offensive\n OATHS(swearing\/oaths, collectively) **contained in**(in) LOM\u00c9(African port and capital of Togo)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get rid of the drone somehow (8)","output":"### Answer: DETHRONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get rid of\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 somehow) THE DRONE.\nDefn: \u2026, specifically, from a position of authority or dominance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe dog's cross, upset, seeing where canvasser may go (8)","output":"### Answer: DOORSTEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: where canvasser may go\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, upset, in a down clue) [PET(an example of which\/maybe, is a dog) **plus**('s) ROOD(a cross\/crucifix).\nDefn: \u2026, particularly one who goes door-to-door."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Receiving lecture at outset, sulk and hide (4)","output":"### Answer: PELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: hide\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 at outset) \"lecture\" **contained in**(Receiving \u2026,) PET(to sulk\/to be in a bad mood)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After a contest, be confronted by sharp change (5-4)","output":"### Answer: ABOUT-FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sharp change\n [A + BOUT(a contest\/a match, in wrestling or boxing)] **placed above**(After \u2026,\u2026, in a down clue) FACE(be confronted by\/presented with, say, a problem).\nDefn: \u2026\/turn in the opposite direction, in one's thinking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Highly doubtful son at university acted as model! (8)","output":"### Answer: SUPPOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Highly doubtful\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") + UP(at\/attending university) + POSED(acted as a model, for a painting or photograph, say).\nDefn: \u2026\/assumed or believed to be true on flimsy evidence, as in \"the supposed existence of fairies\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: On return, arrest four in camp originally nonmilitary (8)","output":"### Answer: CIVILIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: nonmilitary\n **Reversal of**(On return) [NAIL(to arrest\/to nab, especially criminals) + IV(Roman numeral for \"four\") + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 originally) \"in camp\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Staff coat, employee's latest (4)","output":"### Answer: MACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Staff\n MAC(short for a mackintosh\/a full-length waterproof coat) + **last letter of**(\u2026's latest) \"employee\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absurd behaviour of artist visiting African country ending in farce (7)","output":"### Answer: CHARADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absurd behaviour\n RA(abbrev. for a Royal Academician, a member of the Royal Society of the Arts\/an artist) **contained in**(visiting) CHAD(a north-central African country) + **last letter of**(ending in) \"farce\".\nDefn: \u2026\/a farce."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tyre leading pairs in rally discuss aloud (6)","output":"### Answer: RADIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tyre\n **1st 2 letter, respectively, of**(leading pairs in) \"rally discuss aloud\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annual diary's back \u2013 ahead of time (6)","output":"### Answer: YEARLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annual\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's back) \"diary\" + EARLY(ahead of time\/before the scheduled time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bet it could be part of fence (5)","output":"### Answer: STAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bet,it could be part of fence\n Double defn: 1st: Amount of money placed on a bet; and 2nd: An upright post as part of a fence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Order, for example, thus (3-2)","output":"### Answer: SAY-SO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\n SAY(for example\/possibly) + SO(thus\/in this way, as in \"when you are ready, do it so\").\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"on my say-so, go back to your seats\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One day isles to the west, rejecting society, become peaceful (7)","output":"### Answer: IDYLLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: peaceful\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + D(abbrev. for \"day\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 to the west, in an across clue) \"Scilly\"(Isles of, an archipelago off the south-western tip of Cornwall) **minus**(rejecting) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"society\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quarry Etna? Ludicrous, according to geologists nowadays (10)","output":"### Answer: QUATERNARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: according to geologists nowadays\n **Anagram of**(\u2026? Ludicrous) QUARRY ETNA.\nDefn: \u2026, ie. the current and most recent geological period, from about 2.5 million years ago to now."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vegetation finally eaten by shy rabbit (4)","output":"### Answer: CONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: rabbit\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"Vegetation\" **contained in**(eaten by) COY(making a pretence of shyness or modesty)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accidentally annoy Egypt's leader, an arbitrary individual (6)","output":"### Answer: ANYONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an arbitrary individual\n **Anagram of**(Accidentally) [ANNOY + **1st letter of**(\u2026's leader) \"Egypt\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Banking controller delights bloodsucker (8)","output":"### Answer: JOYSTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Banking controller\n JOYS(delights\/things that give you joy) + TICK(a bloodsucking parasite).\nDefn: \u2026 on an aircraft for, among other things, making it turn and tilting\/banking it in the process."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Periodically escaping to yonder river (4)","output":"### Answer: TYNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\n **1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th letters of**(Periodically escaping) \"to yonder\".\nDefn: \u2026 in N. England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: P, not L, is a kind-hearted soul (5)","output":"### Answer: SOFTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a kind-hearted soul\n \"softly\"(how to play part of a music piece, as indicated by \"p\"\/abbrev. for \"piano\" in a music score) minus(not) \"l\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The man in question intoned church music (4)","output":"### Answer: HYMN \n ### Explanation: Definition: church music\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 intoned) \"him\"(pronoun to refer to that man in question)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Channel influence to contain annoying person (8)","output":"### Answer: SPILLWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Channel\n SWAY(influence\/control, as in \"she held sway over him\" **containing**(to contain) PILL(an annoying\/tedious person).\nDefn: \u2026 draining off surplus water."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Critically, disastrously, weirdly failing to start (6)","output":"### Answer: DIRELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Critically\n **Anagram of**(disastrously) [\"weirdly\" **minus ****its 1st letter**(failing to start)].\nDefn: \u2026\/while in desperate circumstances."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tactic when love becomes a farce? (4)","output":"### Answer: PLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a farce\n \"ploy\"(a tactic\/a plan of action) **with** \"o\"(letter representing 0\/love in tennis scores) **replacing**(when \u2026 becomes) \"a\".\nDefn: \u2026, one of a genre of stage plays."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distressed by who'd use a brothel (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BAWDY HOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a brothel\n **Anagram of**(Distressed) BY WHO'D USE A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parking neatly when hammered? Fine, sometimes (7)","output":"### Answer: PENALTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine, sometimes\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 when hammered) [ P(abbrev. for \"parking\") + NEATLY ].\nDefn: A punishment, an example of which could be\/sometimes, a monetary fine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How the abstinent imbibe, ironically (5)","output":"### Answer: DRYLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: How the abstinent imbibe, ironically\n Cryptic Defn: How you might ironically describe the way that the abstinent\/teetotallers imbibe\/drink, ie. dry\/without alcohol but still in liquid form\/not dry"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Case of chronically having stone in bladder? (4)","output":"### Answer: CYST \n ### Explanation: Definition: bladder\n **1st and last letters of**(Case of) \"chronically\" **plus**(having) ST(abbrev. for \"stone\", the unit of weight).\nDefn: In the body, a pocket of tissue containing fluids like a sac\/bladder. And cysts may grow (rarely) in one's urinary bladder."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps drives one's jury mad (8)","output":"### Answer: JOURNEYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps drives\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 mad) ONE'S JURY.\nDefn: Trips which could be\/perhaps drives in a land vehicle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greeting from Hawaii always uplifting (4)","output":"### Answer: HIYA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greeting\n HI(abbrev. for the US state of Hawaii) + **reversal of**(.. uplifting, in a down clue) AY(poetically, always\/ever)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At heart envisions playful, amazing style \u2013 prefiguring, maybe, a linear arrangement (6)","output":"### Answer: SYZYGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a linear arrangement\n **Middle letters, respectively, of**(At heart) \"envisions playful, amazing style \u2013 prefiguring, maybe\".\nDefn: \u2026 whereby a celestial body, the sun, and the earth lie in a straight line."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird gets spider (10)","output":"### Answer: FLYCATCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n [FLY CATCHER](what one might call a spider, using its web).\n\u2026 not with a pedestrian web, but with its beak, and on the wing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One of five in hovel not seeing straight (7)","output":"### Answer: SQUINTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: not seeing straight\n QUIN(short for a quintuplet, one of five babies born at one birth) **contained in**(in) STY(a hovel\/a very dirty or untidy house)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bit of diplomacy? Nice, but I doubt your motives (5)","output":"### Answer: CYNIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: I doubt your motives\n **Hidden in**(A bit of) \"diplomacy? Nice\".\nDefn: The \"I\" in the defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Covering up, given royal discomposure (10)","output":"### Answer: OVERLAYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Covering up\n **Anagram of**(royal discomposure) GIVEN ROYAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge doubtful for a moment (5)","output":"### Answer: JIFFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a moment\n J(abbrev. for \"judge\") + IFFY(doubtful\/full of \"ifs\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: h repeated over and over and so on across the pond (4-4)","output":"### Answer: YADA-YADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: and so on across the pond\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over and over, in a down clue) **2x**(repeated) [A DAY](a 24-hour period)].\nDefn: Americanism\/across the pond\/Atlantic to refer to what has already been said, and too boring or predictable to be repeated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Donations for working in bread and wine (7)","output":"### Answer: MALMSEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\n ALMS(donations\/charity) **replacing**(for) \"on\"(working\/functioning, as with an electrical appliance) in \"money\"(in slang, bread).\nDefn: Fortified \u2026 from Madeira."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Growth of power with steel tower mostly erected (5)","output":"### Answer: POLYP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Growth\n P(symbol for \"power\" in physics) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(\u2026 erected, in a down clue) \"pylon\"(a steel tower carrying electricity cables high above ground) **minus its last letter**(mostly).\nDefn: An abnormal tissue \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unsteady, with old boy feebly taking charge (6)","output":"### Answer: WOBBLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsteady\n W(abbrev. for \"with\") + OB(abbrev. for an \"old boy\" who attended a particular learning institution) + \"feebly\" **minus**(taking) \"fee\"(a charge for services)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sounding like sensible questions (4)","output":"### Answer: WHYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: questions\n **Hidden in**(Sounding like) \"wise\"(sensible\/prudent)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two axes and no going back? This is hard (4)","output":"### Answer: ONYX \n ### Explanation: Definition: This is hard\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 back) [X,Y(2 axes in mathematics) **plus**(and) NO].\nDefn: \u2026 material, specifically a semi-precious stone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charlie's copying Mike in holidaying under canvas (7)","output":"### Answer: CAMPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: holidaying under canvas\n [ C(letter represented by \"Charlie\" in the phonetic alphabet) + APING(copying\/imitating, as apes would do, better than other animals other than humans) ] **containing**(\u2026 in) M(letter represented by \"Mike\" in the phonetic alphabet).\nThere's camping:\n\u2026 and then there's glamping:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keep an eye on reptile (7)","output":"### Answer: MONITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep an eye on,reptile\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jackdaw nest concealed when day breaks (4)","output":"### Answer: DAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: when day breaks\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 concealed) \"Jackdaw nest\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French articles about catch thrown back by sailor not based on facts (9)","output":"### Answer: UNTENABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not based on facts\n UN,LE(in French, the articles \"one\" and \"the\", respectively) **containing**(about) [**reversal of**(\u2026 thrown back) NET(to catch\/to trap, with a net obviously) **plus**(by) AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\"\/a sailor) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guiding light from church on hill (5)","output":"### Answer: TORCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guiding light\n CH(abbrev. for \"church\") **placed after**(on\/attached to) TOR(a rocky hill)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quietly left off plaque with date incorrectly cut for watercourse (8)","output":"### Answer: AQUEDUCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: watercourse\n [\"p\"(abbrev. for \"piano\", the musical direction to play quietly) + \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\")] **deleted from**(off) \"plaque\" **plus**(with) D(abbrev. for \"date\") + **anagram of**(incorrectly) CUT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fasteners for flies? (4)","output":"### Answer: ZIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fasteners,flies\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 for garments, say, including flies on your trousers; and 2nd: \u2026\/moves at high speed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approached large animal (5)","output":"### Answer: CAMEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\n CAME(approached\/moved nearer to one) + L(abbrev. for \"large\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Models have little space in marquee (4)","output":"### Answer: TENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: marquee\n T,T(2 x the model of car made by the Ford Company) **containing**(have \u2026 in) EN(a small unit of space used in printing text)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sent for a trip along the esplanade (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SEA FRONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: the esplanade\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 trip) SENT FOR A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bashed in first of stakes to dishearten vampire (5)","output":"### Answer: STOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bashed in\n **1st letter of**(first of) \"stakes\" + TO + **middle letters deleted from**(dishearten) \"vampire\".\nAnswer: Past tense of \"stave in\"\/break something by bashing\/forcing it inwards)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bags of support with crowds (9)","output":"### Answer: BACKPACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bags\n BACK(to support\/champion, say, a proposal) **plus**(with) PACKS(crowds\/fills completely, leaving little or no room)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smell extremely bad odour around layabout (4)","output":"### Answer: SLOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: layabout\n **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 extremely) \"Smell\" + **reversal of**(\u2026 around) BO(abbrev. for \"body odour\"\/bad smell emanating from a living body)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrap boy's broken ankle with some kind of shirt (7)","output":"### Answer: BLANKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrap\n B(abbrev. for \"boy\") **plus**('s) **anagram of**(broken) ANKLE **plus**(with) T(short for \"T-shirt\", a casual short-sleeved top shaped like a, well, \"T\" when spread flat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Average kind of wine knocked back causes wind (7)","output":"### Answer: MEANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: wind \n MEAN(the average of a group of numbers\/quantities) + **reversal of**(\u2026 knocked back) RED(a kind\/wide variety of wine).\nDefn: \u2026\/go round in a twisting\/winding course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daughter's motoring club going over Tesla's facts and figures (4)","output":"### Answer: DATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: facts and figures \n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") **plus**('s) AA(abbrev. for the Automobile Association, a club for motorists) **containing**(going over) T(the symbol for \"tesla\", the unit of measurement of magnetic flux density)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Furious when flower head is knocked off by branches (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: UP IN ARMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Furious \n \"lupin\"(flower of the lupinus genus of plants) **minus its 1st letter**(head is knocked off) **placed above**(by\/attached to, in a down clue) ARMS(branches of a wider organisation, as in \"branches of the military\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No huge labour to make a sufficient quantity (6)","output":"### Answer: ENOUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sufficient quantity\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 labour) NO HUGE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge new bishop old Yorkshire city to be an archetypal Englishman (4,4)","output":"### Answer: JOHN BULL \n ### Explanation: Definition: an archetypal Englishman\n J(abbrev. for \"judge\") + { [N(abbrev. for \"new\") + B(symbol for \"bishop\" in chess notation) ] } **contained in**(in) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + HULL(a port city in Yorkshire, England) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bride's unhappy with such a mattress (3,3)","output":"### Answer: AIR BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: a mattress\n **Anagram of**(\u2026's unhappy) A BRIDE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drift in and out of sleep as 12 noon slips away (4)","output":"### Answer: DOZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drift in and out of sleep\n \"dozen\"(12 in quantity) **minus**(\u2026 slips away) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"noon\" in time notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shocking art movement has a following \u2014 I'm not sure about it on reflection (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAUMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shocking\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 movement) ART **plus**(has) [A **placed before**(following, in a down clue) UM(expression of uncertainty\/\"I'm not sure\") ] + **reversal of**(\u2026 on reflection) [C(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/abut when referring to years or other time periods) + IT]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clan's brief attempt to live on island (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clan\n **Last letter deleted from**(brief) \"try\"(an attempt at doing something) + [ BE(to live\/to exist) **plus**(on\/attached to) I(abbrev. for \"island\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small boat's old with bamboo frame (5)","output":"### Answer: CANOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small boat\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") **contained in**(with \u2026 frame) CANE(a plant with hollow jointed stems\/canes, such as the bamboo)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Casino worker's cough getting worse? (8)","output":"### Answer: CROUPIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Casino worker\n CROUP(an infection of the upper airway, characterised by a barking cough like a sea-lion's) + -IER(suffix indicating a comparative, as in \"happy\/happier\", or in this case, \"croupy\/croupier\" for having an infection that is getting worse, you might say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large number finally get short time on beach (8)","output":"### Answer: THOUSAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large number\n **Last letter of**(finally) \"get\"+ \"hour\"(a period of time) **minus its last letter**(short \u2026) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) SAND(the beach\/an expanse of sand)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City of London finance assumed to be productive (6)","output":"### Answer: FECUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: productive\n EC(abbrev. for \"East Central\", London postcode area that covers almost all of the City of London) **contained in**(\u2026 assumed\/seized) FUND(finance\/sum of money available for a particular purpose)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stay outside and check procedure (6)","output":"### Answer: SYSTEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: procedure\n **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 outside) \"Stay\" **plus**(and) STEM(to check\/to stop)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Degree students have big party (4)","output":"### Answer: BALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: big party\n BA(abbrev. for the degree, Bachelor of Arts) + L,L(2 x letter displayed by a student driver)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cattle cross east between beginning of October and November (4)","output":"### Answer: OXEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cattle\n [ X(a cross\/representative mark or symbol) + E(abbrev. for \"east\") ] **contained in**(between) **1st letters, respectively, of**(beginning of) [\"October\", \"November\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note as clever? Not half! (6)","output":"### Answer: QUAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note \n QUA(as\/being\/in the capacity of, as in \"President Trump qua president was no different from him as a private citizen\") + **1st 3 letters deleted from**(\u2026? Not half) \"clever\".\nDefn: \u2026 with a specific time value in music."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Find out intramural unexpected wealth (8)","output":"### Answer: WINDFALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: unexpected wealth \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) FIND ci(intra \u2026\/within) WALL(a mural\/a wall on which a picture has been painted)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loving father's treacle? (7,7)","output":"### Answer: ELECTRA COMPLEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loving father\n Reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**COMPLEX**) **ELECTRA \u2026**'s\/is TREACLE.\nDefn: In psychoanalysis, the sexual attachment of a female child to her father\/\u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Side of meat in a stew (4)","output":"### Answer: TEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Side\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in a stew) meat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For the cat, the mat is trendy (5,3,2)","output":"### Answer: WHERE IT\u2019S AT \n ### Explanation: Definition: trendy\n [WHERE IT SAT](The relation between \"mat\" and the \"cat\"\/it, besides being rhymes, in say, the titles of a number of children's books)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Freeloader's suffering (6)","output":"### Answer: ORDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: suffering\n **Anagram of**(Free) LOADER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hare is always among the leaders of leftist existential theatre (7)","output":"### Answer: LEVERET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hare\n EVER(always\/constantly) **contained in**(among) **1st letters, respectively, of**(the leaders of) \"leftist existential theatre\".\n\u2026 in its 1st year."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flute of champagne first served in cool half-pint, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: PICCOLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flute\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 first) \"champagne\" **contained in**(served in) **anagram of**(\u2026, perhaps) [COOL + **1st 2 letters of**(half-) \"pint\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Please supply pass (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pass\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 supply\/flexibly) PLEASE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Single awful sin, still? This could describe it (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: ONE IN SEVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: This could describe it\n ONE(single in number) + **anagram of**(awful) SIN + EVEN(still\/to a larger degree, as in \"it was even less than he had expected\").\nDefn: The \"it\" in the clue, ie. one of the seven deadly sins\/a single awful sin.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Your excellency, rub my pink dicky\", says yokel (7,7)","output":"### Answer: COUNTRY BUMPKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: yokel \n COUNT(whom one may address as \"Your Excellency\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 dicky) RUB MY PINK.\n\u2026 and his pink dicky."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Got into debt, breaking nearly every word (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERDREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Got into debt\n **Anagram of**(breaking) [**last letter deleted from**(nearly) \"every\" + WORD].\nDefn: \u2026 by drawing out more money than one has in one's bank account."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely strict order expected to be put aside (6)","output":"### Answer: STORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: be put aside \n **1st and last letters, respectively, of**(Extremely) \"strict order expected\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ask a gospeller? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: QUESTION MARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: ?\n QUESTION(ask\/query) + MARK(the Evangelist\/gospeller, to whom the Gospel of Mark is attributed))."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twelve syllables and rhymes in verse of old times (11)","output":"### Answer: ALEXANDRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: verse of old times\n Early\/old times form of French poetry\/verse, consisting of a line of 12 syllables with a pause between the 6th and 7th syllables. The wordplay seems to be the clue itself: Twelve syllables and rhymes \/\/ in verse of old times. But that line is 6+5 and not 6+6 syllables \u2013 unless I've counted wrongly?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brute after this part of street tussle (2,2)","output":"### Answer: ET TU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brute after this\n **Hidden in**(part of) \"street tussle\".\nDefn: \"This\" in the clue ie. the first part of the Latin phrase \"Et tu, Brute\" (translated as \"You too, Brutus\") in Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where lemons may be said to be experienced (8)","output":"### Answer: INCURRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: experienced\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said to be) \"in curd\"(as used in lemon curd, where lemons may be said to be)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fille de Septembre, peut-\u00eatre la femme (10)","output":"### Answer: DEMOISELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fille\n   DE + MOIS(French for \"month\", of which Septembre\/September is example) + ELLE(French for woman\/la femmer).\n*{Parsing by courtesy of ub @1}"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attraction of having everyone on the river (6)","output":"### Answer: ALLURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attraction\n ALL(everyone) **placed above**(on the, in a down clue) URE(a river in North Yorkshire, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lack of rigour by non-professionals boxing (6)","output":"### Answer: LAXITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lack of rigour\n X(letter representing \"by\"\/times as in \"2 x 2 = 4\") **contained in**(\u2026 boxing) LAITY(collectively, the category of non-professionals\/amateurs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wash and finally scrub articles (5)","output":"### Answer: BATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wash\n **Last letter of**(finally) \"scrub\" + A,THE(2 articles in grammar)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smoother cover for pillow, all stuffing taken out, one wanders (11)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPWALKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one wanders\n SLEEKER(smoother\/more streamlined) **containing**(cover for) **inner letters, respectively, deleted from**(\u2026 stuffing taken out,) \"pillow, all\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's sweet as nothing on fixed distance makes us spellbound (10)","output":"### Answer: FASCINATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: spellbound\n FA(what's sweet, in the expression \"sweet FA\"\/sweet Fanny Adams\/nothing at all) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **anagram of**(fixed) DISTANCE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's in deadly mixture? A type of chemical (8)","output":"### Answer: ALDEHYDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A type of chemical\n EH?(like \"What?\", an expression of inquiry or surprise) **contained in**(\u2026's in) **anagram of**(\u2026 mixture) DEADLY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thought to be half reckless and poorly done (8)","output":"### Answer: RECKONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thought to be\n **1st 4 letters of**(half) \"reckless\" **plus**(and) **anagram of**(poorly) DONE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blanket with a hole once mostly covered in noodle soup (6)","output":"### Answer: PONCHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blanket with a hole\n \"once\" **minus its last letter**(mostly) **contained in**(covered in) PHO(Vietnamese noodle soup)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consider Byzantium partly a city (5)","output":"### Answer: DERBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a city\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 partly) \"Consider Byzantium\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belly's showing up in porn (4)","output":"### Answer: SMUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: porn\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 showing up, in a down clue) TUM(one's belly\/stomach)'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tax guide for one involved in aeronautics research (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TEST PILOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one involved in aeronautics research\n TEST(to tax\/to put under strain) + PILOT(a guide\/one to show the way, such as a harbour pilot).\nThe first \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plot to snaffle small change, so unlike Long John Silver (5)","output":"### Answer: BIPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: so unlike Long John Silver\n BED(a plot\/an area of ground in your garden, say) **containing**(to snaffle) [I P](one penny with the Roman numeral substitution and abbreviation for the unit of currency\/a small amount of money\/small change).\nDefn: Descriptive of one who walks on two legs, unlike Long John Silver, the fictional pirate who had only one leg (plus a wooden one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Begin making a move forward to get upgrade (5)","output":"### Answer: RAISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: upgrade\n ARISE(to begin\/to originate) **with its** \"A\" **moving to the right**(move forward, in an across clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Awareness of life, for example, when one is inside (9)","output":"### Answer: SENTIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awareness\n SENTENCE(punishment for an offence meted by a court, which could\/for example be life\/short for life imprisonment) **containing**(when \u2026 is inside) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hotel boss going crazy to find mass supplier (5,5)","output":"### Answer: HIGGS BOSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: mass supplier\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 crazy) [H(letter represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet) + BOSS GOING].\nDefn: In particle physics, an elementary particle that gives mass\/is a \u2026 to other sub-atomic particles."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Staple item on the early bird menu? (4)","output":"### Answer: WORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Staple item on the early bird menu\n Cryptic defn: From the adage \"The early bird catches the worm\", to eat it, of course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very little in Catholic teaching initially was read during troubles (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RIOT ACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: was read during troubles\n IOTA(a very small amount of something) **contained in**(in) RC(abbrev. for \"Roman Catholic\"\/Catholic in short) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"teaching\".\nAnswer: Originally, an Act of Parliament in Great Britain introduced during a time of civil disturbance; the phrase \"to read the Riot Act\", in common usage, is to give a stern warning or telling off to anyone who causes\/is going to cause trouble."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One brought in to launch vessel into river (7)","output":"### Answer: DRAFTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One brought in\n RAFT(a flat vessel\/craft made of timber or other buoyant material tied together) **contained in**(to launch \u2026 into) DEE(the river in Scotland).\nDefn: \u2026\/conscripted into military service."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strip where waste left rotting (4,3)","output":"### Answer: PEEL OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strip\n PEE(urine\/liquid bodily waste) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + OFF(rotting\/decaying, said of food)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Standards of those who stop things happening (7)","output":"### Answer: BANNERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Standards,those who stop things happening\n Double defn:? 1st: \u2026\/flags, historically, of a monarch, knight or army; and 2nd: A noun derived from the verb, \"ban\"\/to stop things happening + \"-ners\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For a short distance, they precede Jodi's characters (4)","output":"### Answer: INCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: For a short distance\n [I,N,C,H](letters in the alphabet immediately preceding, respectively, \"J, O, D, I\"\/Jodi's characters)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't hold it, because it won't happen (unless you're underwater) (4,6)","output":"### Answer: YOUR BREATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't hold it, because it won't happen\n Cryptic defn: From the phrase \"Don't hold your breath\"\/to tell someone that they shouldn't have any hope of something happening, because it won't happen. On the other hand, you do want to, literally, hold your breath when you're underwater."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female makes part of her nest in elms (9)","output":"### Answer: ERNESTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female\n **Hidden in**(part of) \"her nest in elms\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creep sending daughter back just now (5)","output":"### Answer: TODAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: just now\n TOADY(a creep\/a brown-nose) **with its** \"D\"(abbrev. for \"daughter\") **moving to the left**(sending \u2026 back, in an across clue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Divided heads of state patently lacking in trust (5)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divided\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(heads of) \"state patently lacking in trust\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Freeloaders switching how clothes are stored (7-2)","output":"### Answer: HANGERS-ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Freeloaders\n [ON HANGERS](how clothes are stored for frequent use) **with its 2 words exchanging places**(switching \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nasty creature appears in this half-light (5)","output":"### Answer: TORCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: light\n ORC(nasty creature in fantasy literature and games) **contained in**(appears in) **1st 2 letters of**(\u2026 half) \"this\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Republican abandons unusually strong view \u2014 a potential election winner (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SWING VOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a potential election winner\n \"R\"(abbrev. for a member of the Republican Party) **deleted from**(abandons) **anagram of**(unusually) \"strong view\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paper supplier appears as crowd stop working (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PRESS BARON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paper supplier\n PRESS(to crowd\/to pack closely) + BAR(to stop\/to prevent from proceeding) + ON(working\/functioning, as with machinery, say).\nDefn: \u2026\/the owner of a major newspaper publishing company or companies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Informed about English National Front showing large increase (7)","output":"### Answer: TENFOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: large increase\n TOLD(informed\/advised) **containing**(about) [ E(abbrev. for \"English\") + NF(abbrev. for the National Front) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Produce from central Umbria and Oviedo (4)","output":"### Answer: BRIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Produce\n **Middle letters, respectively, of**(central) [ \"Umbria\" **plus**(and) \"Oviedo\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Socialist has fix on how fight can be ended (5)","output":"### Answer: PINKO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Socialist\n PIN(to fix something on to something else) **placed above**(on, in down clue) KO(abbrev. for \"knock out\"\/how a boxing match\/fight can be ended, specifically with one fighter down for a count of ten).\nDefn: \u2026 with left-wing views."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lacking hope, Hamlet abandons boundaries when wearing frock (9)","output":"### Answer: DREAMLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lacking hope\n \"Hamlet\" **minus its 1st and last letters**(abandons boundaries) **contained in**(when wearing) DRESS(a frock\/woman's dress)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleaners, underworked, having coffee outside (10)","output":"### Answer: LAUNDRETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cleaners\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 worked) UNDER **contained in**(having \u2026 outside) LATTE(coffee made with espresso and hot steamed milk)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They make good stuff that keeps theatre ventilated (9)","output":"### Answer: REPAIRERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They make good\n REP(short for \"repertory\"\/collectively, theatres having performances by a repertory company) + AIRERS(what you might call stuff\/appliances that keep closed spaces ventilated\/circulate air)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In disarray, hunts made opposing camps (4,3,2)","output":"### Answer: THEM AND US \n ### Explanation: Definition: opposing camps\n **Anagram of**(In disarray) HUNTS MADE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Simple angle concealing facilities getting erected (7)","output":"### Answer: FOOLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simple\n FISH(to angle\/to catch fish with a rod and line) **containing**(concealing) **reversal of**(\u2026 getting erected, in a down clue) LOO(euphemistically \"facilities\"\/toilet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Encourage support for British boom (7)","output":"### Answer: BURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: boom\n B(abbrev. for \"British\") **plus**(\u2026 for\/to attach to) [URGE ON](to encourage\/to support someone to continue)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Watercourse constructed initially from the bottom (5)","output":"### Answer: CANAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Watercourse\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"constructed\" + ANAL(from the bottom\/from out of the anus)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer broadcast towering study (5)","output":"### Answer: HAYDN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n **Homophone of**(broadcast) [ \"high\"(towering\/above the surroundings) + \"den\"(study\/a secluded room) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posh set contains odd characters seeking attention (4)","output":"### Answer: PSST \n ### Explanation: Definition: seeking attention\n **1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th letters of**(\u2026 contains odd characters) \"Posh set\".\nDefn: Exclamation \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call for colonist seen in procession (7)","output":"### Answer: PAGEANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: procession\n PAGE(call for\/contact via a, well, pager\/beeper) + ANT(an insect that lives in a colony\/a colonist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French art shown in dull Italian port (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIESTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian port\n ES(French for the archaic \"art\"\/are) **contained in**(shown in) TRITE(dull\/hackneyed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy about noisy estate outside fantasy realm (5-6-4)","output":"### Answer: CLOUD-CUCKOO-LAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: fantasy realm\n CUCKOO(crazy\/foolish) **contained in**(\u2026 outside) [ C(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about, when referring to specific years or time periods) + LOUD(noisy\/roaring) + LAND(estate\/grounds surrounding a dwelling) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former quality discussed in legendary brand (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCALIBUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: legendary brand\n EX-(prefix signifying former\/once) + **homophone of**(\u2026 discussed) \"calibre\"(quality\/stature).\nDefn: Brand\/sword in the legend of King Arthur."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American in boat denied penny fare from Japan (5)","output":"### Answer: SUSHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: fare from Japan\n US(abbrev. for \"United States\", used for things American) **contained in**(in) \"ship\"(a large boat) **minus**(denied) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"penny\", the unit of British monetary currency).\n\u2026 delicious (and served with a Geiger counter just for reassurance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound correspondence old granny kept in broken cases (9)","output":"### Answer: ASSONANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound correspondence\n [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + NAN(informally, one's grandmother\/granny) ] **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(broken) CASES."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irregular ultimately out fighting to install Left? (9)","output":"### Answer: GUERRILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irregular\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fighting) [ \"Irregular\" **minus ****its last letter**(ultimately out)] **containing**(to install) L(abbrev. for \"left\").\nDefn: \u2026 soldier\/fighter.\nA WIWD (wordplay intertwined with definition) clue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goat leaving grain comes to island (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\n \"Capricorn\"(sign of the zodiac represented by a goat) **minus**(leaving) \"corn\"(the main grain\/cereal crop which is wheat in England and oats in Scotland).l"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advanced alongside second class property (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: property\n A(abbrev. for \"advanced\", as in \"A Level exams\", say) **plus**(alongside) S(abbrev. for \"second\" in time notation) + SET(a class\/a group of items belonging together or similar to one another).\nDefn: \u2026 of value."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Only two revolutionaries indiscriminately killed (9)","output":"### Answer: BUTCHERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: indiscriminately killed\n BUT(only\/no more than as in \"There are but Ten Commandments to go by\") + [ CHE(Guevara, Argentinian revolutionary) + RED(a revolutionary who is a communist or socialist) ](two revolutionaries)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breakdowns always occurring along this red route? (10,5)","output":"### Answer: ALIMENTARY CANAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Breakdowns always occurring along this red route\n Cryptic defn: The red\/bloody tubular organ in one's body\/route in which food is digested\/broken down and nutrients absorbed). Not to be confused with the road traffic system's red routes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article about goddess connected with sacred writings (7)","output":"### Answer: AVESTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: connected with sacred writings\n AN(an article in grammar) **containing**(about) VESTA(the ancient Roman goddess of the hearth).\nDefn: \u2026 of Zoroastrianism."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be entitled to answer following two poor grades (7)","output":"### Answer: DESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be entitled\n SERVE(to answer\/to satisfy, as in \"the measures serve their hopes and aspirations\") **placed after**(following) D,E(two poor grades, in exam results, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small, small sinks (7)","output":"### Answer: POCKETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sinks\n POCKET(small, describing say, a book or a watch) + S(abbrev. for \"small\").\nDefn: \u2026 a ball into a pocket in billiards.\nAnswer:  And as the wise man said: \"He who walks round with hands in his pockets is feeling cocky\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Here Rosie crush got Lee excited \u2014 one love lost (15)","output":"### Answer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Here Rosie\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 excited) \"crush got Lee\" **minus**(\u2026 lost) **one** \"o\"(letter representing 0\/love in tennis scores).\nDefn: The setting\/here of the book \"Cider with Rosie\" , by Laurie Lee, with cider made from fermented crushed apples."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appearing in leotard Alfred O'Hanlon? (5)","output":"### Answer: ARDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: O'Hanlon\n **Hidden in**(Appearing in) \"leotard: Alfred\".\nDefn: First name of \u2026, Irish comedian and actor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quick sketch you don't want going under the hammer? (9)","output":"### Answer: THUMBNAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quick sketch,you don't want going under the hammer\n Double defn: 1st: Small \u2026; and 2nd: What, literally, \u2026, at the risk of injury."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One accepting bet \u2014 selfish sort? (5)","output":"### Answer: TAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One accepting bet,selfish sort\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having no carbon in gold, carbon in silver brought up (9)","output":"### Answer: INORGANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having no carbon\n IN + OR(the gold colour in heraldry) + **reversal of**(\u2026 brought up, in a down clue) [ C(symbol for the element, carbon in chemistry) + IN + AG(symbol for the element, silver in chemistry) ].\nDefn: In chemistry, describing compounds in contrast to organic ones which contain carbon-hydrogen bonds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friend mean to protect right with standard rent rising (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SPARRING PARTNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friend\n SPARING (economical\/mean\/in very small quantities) **containing**(to protect) R(abbrev. for \"right\") **plus**(with) **reversal of**(\u2026 rising, in a down clue) [ PAR(a standard level, as in, say, the number of strokes for playing a hole in golf) + RENT ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: BBC boss wearing electronic tag has time for mate (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDGAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: time for mate\n DG(abbrev. for \"Director-General\", the position of the boss in the BBC) **contained in**(wearing) [ E(abbrev. for \"electronic\", describing things happening on or using the Internet) + NAME(tag\/label) ].\nDefn: \u2026\/checkmate, a move made to end the endgame."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going back here to renew faith? (2,7)","output":"### Answer: IN RETREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Going back,here to renew faith\n Double defn: 2nd: Here is where one is, in seclusion for prayer and meditation to renew one's faith."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exhausted cricketer, first dismissed, entering crude pavilion? (9)","output":"### Answer: SHATTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exhausted\n \"batter\"(batsman in cricket) **minus ****its 1st letter**(first dismissed) **contained in**(entering) SHED(a crude pavilion\/shelter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imposing area outside a Spanish location (7)","output":"### Answer: GRANADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish location\n [ GRAND(imposing\/magnificent) **containing**(\u2026 outside) A(abbrev. for \"area\") ] + A.\nAnd in Spanish, these are granadas:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Humour eluding nuts (7)","output":"### Answer: INDULGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Humour\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 nuts) ELUDING.\nDefn: \u2026\/to pamper."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't declare weapon to police (5)","output":"### Answer: BATON \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon to police\n [BAT ON](in cricket, the batting side carries on and not declare\/stop batting before the normal end of the innings, which is when all the wickets have fallen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bill who had a joke or two with bumpkins? (5)","output":"### Answer: HICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bill who had a joke or two,bumpkins\n Double defn: 1st: Bill ___, American comedian."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fast food outlet initially lacking music (3,3)","output":"### Answer: HIP HOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: music\n \"chip shop\"(fast food outlet) **minus their 1st letters, respectively**(initially lacking)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scientist went on rambling (6)","output":"### Answer: NEWTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientist\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rambling) WENT ON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Workers say nothing in opposition to such corporate guff (10,5)","output":"### Answer: MANAGEMENT SPEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: corporate guff\n **A phrase that one could say is in contrast to**(\u2026 in opposition to such) \"workers say nothing\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailor absorbed by issue \u2014 one can't sink lower than that! (6)","output":"### Answer: SEABED \n ### Explanation: Definition: one can't sink lower than that\n AB(abbrev. for \"able-bodied seaman\"\/a sailor) **contained in**(absorbed by) SEED(issue\/one's offspring)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldier follows passion for Spanish folk music (8)","output":"### Answer: FLAMENCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish folk music\n NCO(abbrev. for \"non-commissioned officer\", a solder of that rank) **placed after**(follows) FLAME(passion\/heat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twin raised to share (6,2)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: share\n DOUBLE(a twin\/a look-alike) + UP(raised\/lifted to a higher level).\nDefn: \u2026 a room or work desk, say, as in \"John can double up with Jack for the night\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Performed a ritual that holds back abuse (6)","output":"### Answer: TIRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: abuse\n **Hidden in ****reversal of**(\u2026 that holds back) \"Performed a ritual\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Patsy drops over for date \u2014 it's pretty dull fare (6)","output":"### Answer: STODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pretty dull fare\n \"stooge\"(a patsy\/a scapegoat) with \"o\"(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores) **replacing**(drops \u2026 for) \"d\"(abbrev. for \"date\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mother dear hiding deserter from battle (8)","output":"### Answer: MARATHON \n ### Explanation: Definition: battle\n [MA(familiar term for one's mother) + HON(short for \"honey\", like \"dear\" a term of endearment)] **containing**(hiding) RAT(a deserter\/an illegal leaver).\nDefn: \u2026 in Ancient Greece."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I perched awkwardly to find crack (8)","output":"### Answer: DECIPHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: crack\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 awkwardly) I perched.\nDefn: \u2026 a code\/a cipher, naturally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gain from impetus when energy is injected (6)","output":"### Answer: DERIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gain from\n DRIVE(impetus\/determination to achieve) **containing**(when \u2026 is injected) E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tenant was wont to muddle advice on economy (5,3,4,3)","output":"### Answer: WASTE NOT WANT NOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: advice on economy\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 muddle) TENANT WAS WONT TO.\nDefn: \u2026\/how to make full use of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contemplate making Yankee start over there (6)","output":"### Answer: YONDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: over there\n \"ponder\"(to contemplate\/to think about deeply) **with** Y(letter represented by \"Yankee\" in the phonetic alphabet) **replacing ****its 1st letter**(making \u2026 start)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picture produced by The Stones? (6)","output":"### Answer: MOSAIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picture produced by The Stones\n Cryptic defn: A picture made by arranging together small pieces of coloured stones."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accept cup of tea needs to be stirred (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: FACE UP TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accept\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 needs to be stirred) CUP OF TEA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bardot comedy about an online business? (6)","output":"### Answer: DOTCOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: an online business\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 about) \"Bardot comedy\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It is likely one defies a youth leader (1,4,3)","output":"### Answer: I DARE SAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: It is likely\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + DARES(defies\/challenges) + A+ **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"youth\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retired vicar having chops and wine (8)","output":"### Answer: VERMOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\n **Reversal of**(Retired) REV(abbrev. for \"Reverend\", form of address for a vicar) **plus**(having) MOUTH(\u2026 of a person or animal, informally called \"chops\").\nDefn: \u2026 flavoured with aromatic herbs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very mean devil with the blue clothing (6)","output":"### Answer: SKIMPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very mean\n IMP(a mischievous devil) **contained in**(with \u2026 clothing) SKY(in literary terms, \"the blue\").\nDefn: \u2026\/meagre\/scanty."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Stone making a comeback is wicked (4)","output":"### Answer: MEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wicked\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 making a comeback) [A + GEM(a precious stone) ].\nDefn: Like \"wicked\", slang for \"excellent!\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No stars and I will play Firestarter (8)","output":"### Answer: ARSONIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firestarter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 will play) [NO STARS **plus**(and) I].\nDefn: A fire-starter\/one who deliberately sets fire to property."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Language master college caught snorting line (8)","output":"### Answer: POLYGLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Language master\n POLY(short for \"polytechnic\"\/formerly, an institution of higher education in Britain\/a college) + GOT(caught\/obtained) **containing**(snorting) L(abbrev. for \"line\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desire one's husband to get behind wife (4)","output":"### Answer: WISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desire\n [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\")'S + H(abbrev. for \"husband\") ] **placed after**(to get behind) W(abbrev. for \"wife\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Win the confidence of underworld member (6)","output":"### Answer: DISARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Win the confidence of\n DIS(the underworld\/Hades) + ARM(an upper limb\/member on a body)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One hammered on ale I hand shot (4- 4)","output":"### Answer: NAIL-HEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: One hammered on\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 shot) ALE I HAND."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A reason some won't go out tonight? (8)","output":"### Answer: INSOMNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A reason some won't go out tonight?\n Cryptic defn: That which causes one not to fall asleep\/go out like a light at night\/tonight perhaps\/?."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group withholding recipe for a meal (6)","output":"### Answer: BRUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a meal\n BUNCH(a group of similar things) **containing**(withholding) R(abbrev. for \"recipe\").\nDefn: \u2026 that's breakfast-cum-lunch."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit enthralling listener is Beat It (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beat It\n CLOUT(hit\/a heavy blow with a hand or hard object\/blunt instrument) **containing**(enthralling) EAR(a listen-er\/a person's organ that listens).\nDefn: Like \"beat it!\", an expression telling one to move away."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Half-cut stud during holiday's most naughty (6)","output":"### Answer: RUDEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most naughty\n **1st 2 letters deleted from**(Half-cut) \"stud\" **contained in**(during) REST(holiday\/a long break from work)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Region south of Ohio has clean bracing air (5)","output":"### Answer: OZONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: clean bracing air\n ZONE(a region\/an area) **placed below**(south of, in a down clue) O(an old postal abbrev. for Ohio State, USA).\nDefn: A non-scientific term for \u2026, especially that blown from sea to shore."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play along with a group on radio (9)","output":"### Answer: ACCOMPANY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play along with\n A + **homophone of**(\u2026 on radio) \"company\"(a group\/gathering of individuals)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Philosopher seen around quiet uni grounds (6)","output":"### Answer: CAMPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: uni grounds\n CAMUS(Albert, French philosopher) **containing**(seen around) P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical instruction to play softly\/quietly).\nDefn: University grounds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daft talent night annoyed high steward (6,9)","output":"### Answer: FLIGHT ATTENDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: high steward\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 annoyed) DAFT TALENT NIGHT.\nDefn: \u2026, not stoned, but in an aircraft, of course."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snobby girl one son found in court (8)","output":"### Answer: CLASSIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snobby\n [ LASS(a girl\/young woman) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + S(abbrev. for \"son\") ] **contained in**(found in) CT(abbrev. for \"court\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posh tenor regularly cut refrain for organs (5)","output":"### Answer: UTERI \n ### Explanation: Definition: organs\n U(posh\/upper-class) + T(abbrev. for \"tenor\") + **1st, 3th, 5th and 7th letters of**(regularly) **deleted from**(cut) \"refrain\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Naughty Pat strips quietly pious people (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAPPISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: quietly pious people\n **Anagram of**(Naughty) PAT STRIPS.\nDefn: Monks\/pious people of the Trappist Order, who follow a rule of being quiet\/maintaining silence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mate in loo sadly in a tearful state? (9)","output":"### Answer: EMOTIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a tearful state?\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sadly) MATE IN LOO.\nDefn: Being this might\/? result in \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US reporter from south eaten by puppy? (9)","output":"### Answer: NEWSHOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: US reporter\n S(abbrev. for \"south\") **contained in**(eaten by) [NEW HOUND](what one might call a young dog\/puppy)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winger on fire gets second of goals (8)","output":"### Answer: FLAMINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winger\n FLAMING(on fire\/ablaze) **plus**(gets) **2nd letter of**(second of) \"goals\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hot dish, then cold, very cold (6)","output":"### Answer: BALTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: very cold\n BALTI(a hot\/spicy dish probably originating from Baltistan in Northern Pakistan) **plus**(then) C(abbrev. for \"cold\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Independent female stops near turbines (4,4)","output":"### Answer: WIND FARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: turbines\n [IND(abbrev. for \"Independent\", as in a politician who is not a member of a political party) + F(abbrev. for \"female\")] **contained in**(stops) WARM(denoting that one is near one's target, as in \"you're getting warm, but not there yet\").\nDefn: A collection of \u2026 powered by wind."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leave a large group of old boozers about to invade part of pitch (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GOAL AREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of pitch\n GO(to leave\/move away from) + A + L(abbrev. for \"large\") + AA(abbrev. for \"Alcoholics Anonymous\", a support group of former alcoholics\/old boozers) **containing**(\u2026 to invade) RE(about\/with reference to).\nDefn: \u2026\/ground used for a game involving goal-scoring, \u2026 and which is sometimes invaded by groups of spectators."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dispense with pony on leaving with white horses (6)","output":"### Answer: CHOPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with white horses\n CHOP(to dispense with\/to cut off) **plus**(with) \"pony\" **minus**(\u2026 leaving) \"on\".\nDefn: Descriptive of a sea with white-crested and foamy waves."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A little French cash wife's kept in the back of Cornwall? (5-7)","output":"### Answer: SOUTH-WESTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: of Cornwall\n SOU(a little French cash, viz. a former coin of low value) + W(abbrev. for \"wife\") **contained in**(\u2026's kept in) THE + STERN(the back of a marine craft\/vessel).\nDefn: That part of England in which Cornwall is situated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ring round head appearing in encephalogram (4)","output":"### Answer: HALO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring round head\n **Hidden in**(appearing in) \"encephalogram\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Made up name in erudite broadcast (8)","output":"### Answer: REUNITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made up\n N(abbrev. for \"name\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) ERUDITE.\nDefn: \u2026\/reconciled after, say, a disagreement."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change, say, then ring one's closest friend (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ALTER EGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's closest friend\n ALTER(to change) + EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/say\/for instance) + O(letter representing a ring\/circle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek doctor doesn't finish The Tempest (4)","output":"### Answer: GALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tempest\n \"Galen\"(Greek physician\/doctor who settled in Ancient Rome) **minus ****its last letter**(doesn't finish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This compares different sources of interference (12)","output":"### Answer: ATMOSPHERICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sources of interference\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 different) THIS COMPARES.\nDefn: \u2026\/electrical disturbances due to lightning and other phenomena, and interfering with telecommunications."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One way to carry goods across India, unsuccessfully? (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN VAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: unsuccessfully\n [IN (a) VAN](one way to carry\/transport goods is \u2026) **containing**(across) I(abbrev. for India)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A carnival bar opening during summer (8)","output":"### Answer: AESTIVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: during summer\n A + \"festival\"(a carnival\/a celebration) **minus its 1st letter**(bar opening).\nDefn: Appearing in\/during summer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European books bound to keep one inside wanting more (8)","output":"### Answer: ESURIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: wanting more\n [ E(abbrev. for European) + NT(abbrev. for the New Testament, set of books in the Bible) ] **containing**(\u2026 inside) [SURE(bound\/certain to be) **containing**(to keep) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")].\nDefn: \u2026\/greedy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It causes climatic changes in '09, westbound around Lima (2,4)","output":"### Answer: EL NINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: It causes climatic changes\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, westbound, in an across clue) [ O(letter representing \"0\") + NINE(\"9\") ] **containing**(around) L(letter represented by \"Lima\" in the phonetic alphabet).\nAnswer:   A warming of the surface water of the tropical eastern region of the Pacific Ocean, causing climatic changes in amongst others, Peru, the capital of which is Lima."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hail in a part of Orkney (4)","output":"### Answer: AHOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hail\n A + HOY(an island in\/a part of, Orkney, Scotland).\nDefn: In nautical terms, an exclamation used to hail someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After torrential sleet cloak glass (9)","output":"### Answer: TELESCOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: glass\n **Anagram of**(torrential) SLEET **placed before**(After \u2026) COPE(a long, loose cloak ceremonially worn by a priest or bishop).\nDefn: \u2026, or spyglass, derived from the material of its functional elements."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sky feature about Irish sport succeeded (6)","output":"### Answer: CIRRUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sky feature\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about when refering to years or time periods) + IR(abbrev. for \"Irish\") + RU(abbrev. for the sport of Rugby Union) + S(abbrev. for \"succeeded\").\nDefn: \u2026, specifically, a form of clouds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expected conditions to endure for English actors (7,8)","output":"### Answer: WEATHER FORECAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expected conditions\n WEATHER(to endure\/to withstand, say, a difficulty or danger) + FOR + E(abbrev. for \"English\") + CAST(actors, collectively, in a play or film)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pearly king no use working with chartered accountant (8)","output":"### Answer: NACREOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pearly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 working \u2026) [ R(abbrev. for \"Rex\"\/king) + NO USE **plus**(with) CA(abbrev. for \"chartered accountant\") ].\nAnswer:  Not just describing pearls, but also certain cloud formations."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US poet improved briefly in paper (5)","output":"### Answer: FROST \n ### Explanation: Definition: US poet\n \"rose\"(improved\/moved from a lower to a higher position\/status) **minus ****its last letter**(briefly) **contained in**(in) FT(abbrev. for the Financial Times, the daily newspaper).\nAnswer: Robert \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: According to some, bank transferred parts (10)","output":"### Answer: REPORTEDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: According to some\n RELY(to bank on\/to depend on) **containing**(\u2026 parts) PORTED(transferred\/carried\/conveyed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Praises temperature sustained by unit's cold shower (10)","output":"### Answer: HAILSTONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: cold shower\n HAILS(praises\/acclaims publicly) + T(abbrev. for \"temperature\") **plus**(sustained by) ONE(a unit\/one in quantity)'S ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Downing Street leader's about to pursue German girl (9)","output":"### Answer: INGESTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Downing\n [ ST(abbrev. for \"Street\") + **reversal of**(\u2026's about) [NO. 1](leader\/chief, with the Roman numeral substitution) ] **placed below**(to pursue, in a down clue) INGE(a name for a German girl).\nDefn: \u2026, as a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spooner's cleverly ignoring old eastern riposte (8)","output":"### Answer: RESPONSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: riposte\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cleverly) \"Spooner's\" **minus**(ignoring) \"o\"(abbrev. for \"old\") + E(abbrev. for \"eastern\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Every so often trips by girl matter (6)","output":"### Answer: TISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: matter\n **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(Every so often) \"trips\" **plus**(by) SUE(a girl's name).\nDefn: \u2026\/material of which animals and plants are made of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transmitting old northern song (2,3)","output":"### Answer: ON AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transmitting\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + N(abbrev. for \"northern\") + AIR(a song\/a tune).\nDefn: \u2026 a radio or TV programme."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drops first-class navy trousers (4)","output":"### Answer: RAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drops\n AI(first-class\/A1 with the Roman numeral substitution) **contained in**(\u2026 trousers\/pockets) RN(abbrev. for \"Royal Navy\").\nDefn: \u2026 of water from the sky."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note sharp double bends laid with a square floor (9)","output":"### Answer: MEZZANINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: floor\n ME(or \"mi\", the third note of a major musical scale) + ZZ(letters representing two double bends, each shaped like a \"Z\" \u2013 bends in a road, say) **plus**(laid with) A + NINE(the square of the number 3).\nDefn: A floor between two others in a building."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bread is mine, thanks (5)","output":"### Answer: PITTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bread\n PIT(a mine\/a hole mad in the ground to extract, say, minerals) + TA(short for \"thank you\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Governess protecting current brood here (5)","output":"### Answer: EYRIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: brood here\n EYRE(Jane, the main character who worked as a governess in the Charlotte Bronte novel) **containing**(protecting) I(symbol for electric current in physics).\nDefn: The nest holding a brood\/the young of an eagle or other birds of prey."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Non-university man old-school worker for instance? (9)","output":"### Answer: ARTHROPOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: worker for instance\n \"Arthur\"(a man's name) **minus**(Non- \u2026) \"u\"(abbrev. for \"university\") + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + POD(a school\/herd of marine animals, such as whales).\nDefn: An invertebrate animal such as an insect, an example of which\/for instance is the worker ant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tasteless cool drink princess once sent back (7)","output":"### Answer: INSIPID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tasteless\n IN(cool\/trendy, as in \"the in-crowd\") + SIP(to drink in small mouthfuls) + **reversal of**(\u2026 sent back) DI(short for \"Diana\", the late\/once Princess of Wales)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broadcasts with it showing Hindenburg for example (7)","output":"### Answer: AIRSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hindenburg for example\n AIRS(broadcasts, as with a radio programme, say) + HIP(with it\/aware of the latest trends\/fashions).\nNot the Hindenberg:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retroaction occasionally one to inspire (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: one to inspire\n **2nd and every other letter after it of**(\u2026 occasionally) \"Retroaction\".\nDefn: The one of the nine Muses to inspire writers of lyric and erotic poetry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An individual ends short trip in general store (3-4,4)","output":"### Answer: ONE-STOP SHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: general store\n ONE(an individual\/a single person or thing) + STOPS(ends\/ceases) + HOP(a short trip\/journey)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somehow gets by police to smuggle in drug (5)","output":"### Answer: COPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Somehow gets by\n COPS(informal term for members of the police force) **containing**(to smuggle in) E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second-rate beer? Drunk endlessly threatening (7)","output":"### Answer: BALEFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: threatening\n B(after A, the best grade, B would be second-rate) + ALE(beer) + \"full\"(informal term for \"drunk\"\/inebriated) **minus its last letter**(endlessly).\nDefn: \u2026\/menacing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Space age opportunity for school-leavers? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: GAP YEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: opportunity for school-leavers\n GAP(a space\/a break between two things) + YEAR(a unit of measurement of the time of existence\/age).\nDefn: A break from studies, taken by school-leavers before going on to further education, first common in the 1960s, which could be considered early space age."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rescued from incredibly deep river (9)","output":"### Answer: REPRIEVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rescued\n **Anagram of**(incredibly) DEEP RIVER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make good your sins an hour after midday? (5)","output":"### Answer: ATONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make good your sins\n [AT ONE](\u2026 o'clock, that is\/at an hour after midday\/noon)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money the attraction that traps Conservative (5)","output":"### Answer: LUCRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Money\n LURE(attraction\/the quality of a person or thing that draws one to it) **containing**(that traps) C(abbrev. for a Conservative, a member of the British Conservative Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Area held by soldiers effectively home after 1984 (9)","output":"### Answer: ORWELLIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: after 1984\n A(abbrev. for \"area\") **contained in**(held by) [OR(abbrev. for \"other ranks\", non-commissioned soldiers) + WELL(effectively\/in a way that achieves results) + IN(at home\/not out) ].\nDefn: Following the characteristics of\/after the situation, idea or society described in George Orwell's novel, 1984.."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stupid to have insects turning up in timber centre? (8)","output":"### Answer: IMBECILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stupid\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turning up, in a down clue) LICE(parasitic insects) **contained in**(in) **middle 4 letters of**(\u2026 centre) \"timber\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lazy? Work less, employing couples within the islands (6)","output":"### Answer: AZORES \n ### Explanation: Definition: islands\n **Middle 2 letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, employing couples within) \"Lazy? Work less\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mac adding strength of spirit to general excellence (10)","output":"### Answer: WATERPROOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mac\n PROOF(a scaled measure of the strength of distilled alcoholic spirits) **plus**(adding \u2026 to) WATER(excellence\/quality, as in the degree of brilliance in a diamond, and in the phrase \"of the first water\" \u2013 I presume \"general\" is included for the surface reading).\nDefn: A garment that keeps out water, an example of which is the mac, short for \"mackintosh\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fantastic reptile with head becoming wide (6)","output":"### Answer: WIZARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fantastic\n \"lizard\"(a four-legged reptile with a long body and tail) **with its 1st letter**(head) **replaced by**(becoming) \"w\"(abbrev. for \"wide\" in cricket scores).\nDefn: \u2026\/excellent!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weather mostly terrible includes a very hot spell (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HEAT WAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hot spell\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 terrible) \"Weather\" **minus ****its last letter**(mostly) **containing**(includes) [ A + V(abbrev. for \"very\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Encourage son without stain to abandon east (4)","output":"### Answer: SPUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Encourage\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") + \"pure\"(without stain\/unblemished) **minus**(to abandon) \"e\"(abbrev. for \"east)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poor Republican put inside summoned to court (4,2)","output":"### Answer: HARD UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor\n R(abbrev. for a member of the Republican Party) **contained in**(put inside) [HAD UP](summoned to court\/ordered to appear in court to be tried\/to be up before the magistrate or judge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One holding Erdogan's \u00e9clat to be false? (10)","output":"### Answer: RECEPTACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One holding\n RECEP(\u2026 Erdogan, the President of Turkey) + **anagram of**(\u2026 to be false) \u00c9CLAT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Powdered seed tablets \u2014 first couple taken last \u2014 one must swallow (8)","output":"### Answer: ALLSPICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Powdered seed\n [ PILLS(tablets, of medicine, say) **with its 1st 2 letters**(first couple) **moved to the end(**taken last) ] **contained in**(\u2026 must swallow) ACE(one, as in the playing card, \"the ace of heats\").\nDefn: \u2026\/dried fruit used as a culinary spice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forgetfulness leads to our best violin being smashedsmashed {sic} (8)","output":"### Answer: OBLIVION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forgetfulness\n **1st letters, repectively, of**(leads to) \"our best\" + **anagram of**(\u2026 being smashed) VIOLIN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Constable's superior as painter we're told (8)","output":"### Answer: SERGEANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Constable's superior\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 we're told) \"Sargent\"(John, portrait painter).\nDefn: \u2026, a police constable that is, and not another painter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vomit left by unknown drinker (6)","output":"### Answer: BARFLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: drinker\n BARF(vomit) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics).\nDefn: A heavy \u2026\/one who spends lots of time drinking in bars."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party wearing dress in warehouse (6)","output":"### Answer: GODOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: warehouse\n DO(a party\/a social function) **contained in**(wearing \u2026) GOWN(a formal dress for a girl or woman)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pornographic books stored in Clapton? (6)","output":"### Answer: EROTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pornographic\n OT(abbrev. for the Old Testament, the collection of books in the Christian Bible) **contained in**(stored in) ERIC(\u2026 Clapton, rock guitarist)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One burns reportedly tough goat (4)","output":"### Answer: IBEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: tough goat\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + **homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) \"becks\"(burns\/fast flowing small streams, particularly in N. England).\nA tough guy:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drive bishop away from bumpiest ground (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPETUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drive\n \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bishop\" in chess notation) **deleted from**(away from) **anagram of**(\u2026 ground) \"bumpiest\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird box commotion (7)","output":"### Answer: SPARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n SPAR(to box without landing heavy blows, as a form of training) + ROW(a commotion\/a loud noise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elite revolutionary stirs soft drink (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CREAM SODA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n CREAM(the elite\/the best) + **reversal of**(revolutionary) ADOS(stirs\/commotions)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rigid measure from head of state (5)","output":"### Answer: RULER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rigid measure,head of state\n Double defn: 1st: A graduated rigid rod, as opposed to a flexible tape, used for measuring linear size."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sound made by files was revolting (4)","output":"### Answer: ROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: was revolting\n **Homophone of**(Sound made by) \"rows\"(files\/lines of people or things).\nDefn: \u2026 against, say, a ruler."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colleague having tea with firm first (10)","output":"### Answer: STABLEMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colleague\n MAT\u00c9(tea from the leaves of a South American shrub, high in caffeine) **placed after**(with \u2026 first) STABLE(firm\/steady).\nReal stablemates:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Devoted to razor-sharp side on field (4,2)","output":"### Answer: KEEN ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Devoted to\n KEEN(razor-sharp\/cutting very easily or quick to understand) + ON(the leg\/one side on\/of a cricket field \u2013 better to use \"of field\" instead of \"on field\"?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Went round gallery guarded by staff (7)","output":"### Answer: ROTATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Went round \n TATE(originally, the art gallery in London now called Tate Britain) **contained in**(guarded by) ROD(staff\/a long stick)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Here's fine wine \u2014 no good abstaining! (7)","output":"### Answer: FASTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: abstaining\n F(abbrev. for \"fine\", as in an F pencil, slightly lighter in marking than an HB) + ASTI(a light sparkling wine, from Asti, Italy, of course) + NG(abbrev. for \"no good\").\nDefn: \u2026 from consumption of, say, food."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dissent remains after new uniform rejected (6)","output":"### Answer: UNREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dissent \n REST(what remains\/the remainder) **placed after**(after) **reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) [N(abbrev. for \"new\") + U(abbrev. for \"uniform\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mayan peeled onion sent over for religious leaders (10)","output":"### Answer: AYATOLLAHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious leaders \n \"Mayan\" **minus ****its 1st and last letters**(peeled) + **reversal of**(\u2026 sent over) SHALLOT(a small onion-like bulb, used as an onion substitute).\nDefn: \u2026 of Shiite Muslims."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Philosopher's son argues from time to time (4)","output":"### Answer: SAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Philosopher\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") + **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(\u2026 from time to time) \"argues\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of Jamaica, principally a holiday resort (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: a holiday resort\n **Hidden in**(Part of) \"Jamaica, principally\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Springing like cannibals with misplaced energy? (9)","output":"### Answer: EMANATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Springing\n \"man-eating\"(like human cannibals) **with its** \"e\"(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics) **moved**(misplaced \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discuss inserting pinch of spice as sauce ingredient (7)","output":"### Answer: PARSLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sauce ingredient\n PARLEY(to discuss\/to have a conference of opposing sides) **containing**(inserting) **1st letter of**(pinch of) \"spice\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gloomy doctor relays conclusion to patients (7)","output":"### Answer: RAYLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloomy\n **Anagram of**(doctor) RELAYS + **last letter of**(conclusion to) \"patients\".\nDefn: \u2026\/without any ray of light shining on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bring about popular return of disbanded force (5)","output":"### Answer: INCUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bring about\n IN(popular\/in fashion) + **reversal of**(return of) RUC(abbrev. for the Royal Ulster Constabulary, the disbanded police force in Norther Ireland).\nDefn: \u2026 as a result of one's own actions, as in \"I could easily incur his wrath\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gift that is beneath host (7)","output":"### Answer: PRESSIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gift\n IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is) **placed below**(beneath, in a down clue) PRESS(a host\/a closely packed crowd).\nAnswer: A \"present\" in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spell of maidens during match (4)","output":"### Answer: TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spell\n M(abbrev. for \"maidens\", in cricket, overs in which no runs are scored) **contained in**(during) TIE(a competitive sports match).\nDefn: \u2026\/a short period of time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starting to develop recipe in kitchen range (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SHOOTING GALLERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: range\n SHOOTING(starting to develop\/sprouting, as with plants or seeds) + [ R(abbrev. for \"recipe\") **contained in**(in) GALLEY(the kitchen in a ship or aircraft).\nDefn: \u2026\/an area used for firing at targets, in this instance, in a fairground."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bogus RAF choir assembled, admitting right number (11,4)","output":"### Answer: SCARBOROUGH FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: number\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 assembled) A BOGUS RAF CHOIR **containing**(admitting) R(abbrev. for \"right\").\nDefn: \u2026, a song, that is,"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overseas post put strain on landlords (3,7)","output":"### Answer: AIR LETTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overseas post\n AIR(a short melody\/strain) **placed above**(put \u2026 on, in a down clue) LETTERS(landlords\/those who let out properties).\nDefn: \u2026\/airborne snail mail to destinations abroad.\nRemember these?:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rhetoric about priest's leaning (7)","output":"### Answer: RELIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaning\n RANT(rhetoric\/speech that is loud and bombastic, sounding impressive but having little meaning) **containing**(about) ELI(the Biblical priest).\nDefn: \u2026\/dependent on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Potential source of explosion toppling bloody leader (7)","output":"### Answer: WARHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Potential source of explosion\n **Reversal of**(toppling, in a down clue) RAW(bloody\/blood-soaked) + HEAD(leader of a group)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disruptive Latinos cunningly infiltrated by spies (10)","output":"### Answer: ANTISOCIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disruptive\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cunningly) LATINOS **containing**(infiltrated by) CIA(abbrev. for the Central Intelligence Agency, the US federal organisation of spies \u2013 who have infiltrated South American governments before)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where Spooner's queen may go in casual headgear? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: FLAT CAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: casual headgear\n **Spoonerism of** \"CAT FLAP\"(where a queen\/a female cat will go to come in and go out of a house)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person on outdoor holiday chasing small beetle (7)","output":"### Answer: SCAMPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: beetle\n CAMPER(a person on outdoor holiday, specifically, sleeping in a tent in the open) **placed below**(chasing, in a down clue) S(abbrev. for \"small\").\nDefn: \u2026\/to move hurriedly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What's found on the coast, apart from Kent etc (7)","output":"### Answer: SEASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's found on the coast\n SE(abbrev. for \"South-East\", the area of England in which Kent, etc, are situated) ASIDE(apart from\/except for \u2026)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Avoids decision ruling out hard borders (5)","output":"### Answer: EDGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: borders\n \"hedges\"(avoids decisions\/sits on the fence) **minus**(ruling out) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hard\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female sheep from the south with curly tail (4)","output":"### Answer: MARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 from the south, in a down clue) RAM(a male sheep) **plus**(with) **last letter of**(\u2026 tail) \"curly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second wine is grim (6)","output":"### Answer: MOROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: grim\n MO(short for \"moment\"\/a short period of time\/a second) + ROS\u00c9(a kind of wine, named after its pinkish colour)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judges applying seriously exacting sanctions initially to leaderless hordes (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judges\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"seriously exacting sanctions\" **placed after**(applying \u2026 to) \"masses\"(hordes\/crowds) **minus its 1st letter**(leaderless \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skeletal pub in space (6)","output":"### Answer: SKINNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skeletal\n INN(pub\/an establishment selling drinks) **contained in**(in) SKY(everything\/all the space that is above the earth, as seen from its surface, including the atmosphere and outer space)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decorated head of show horse with diamonds (8)","output":"### Answer: SEQUINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decorated\n **1st letter of**(head of) \"show\" + EQUINE(a horse) **plus**(with) D(abbrev. for the suit of diamonds in a deck of playing cards).\nA sequined Equine and a sequined Beauty:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oracles foretell unrest developing (7-7)","output":"### Answer: FORTUNE TELLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oracles\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 developing) FORETELL UNREST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Separate dance numbers getting shocking treatment (10)","output":"### Answer: DISCONNECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Separate\n DISCO(a party\/a dance with people dancing to music that was particularly popular in the late 70s) + N,N(2 x abbrev. for \"number\") **plus**(getting) ECT(abbrev. for \"electroconvulsive therapy\", a mental health treatment in which small electric currents are passed through the brain, literally shocking the patient).\nDefn: \u2026\/to sever links\/connections with."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Laze round holding nothing (4)","output":"### Answer: ZERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: nothing\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 holding) \"Laze round\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liberal extracted from dark side (4)","output":"### Answer: BACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: side\n \"L\"(abbrev. for a member of the Liberal Party) **deleted from**(extracted from) \"black\"(dark\/unlit).\nDefn: \u2026 at the rear, as opposed to the front side."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old priest is suppressing alien oaths (10)","output":"### Answer: EXPLETIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: oaths\n EX-(prefix denoting \"old\"\/former) + P(abbrev. for \"priest\") + LIVES(is\/exists) **containing**(suppressing) ET(abbrev. for \"extra-terrestrial\"\/an alien\/one not from this earth)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Petrified, X covers up mistakes with deception (6-8)","output":"### Answer: TERROR-STRICKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Petrified\n TEN(number equivalent to the Roman numeral, X) **containing**(covers up) [ ERRORS(mistakes\/blunders) **plus**(with) TRICK(a deception\/a swindle) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bag first of berths in ship (3,5)","output":"### Answer: BIN LINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bag\n **1st letter of**(first of) \"berths\" + IN + LINER(a large luxurious passenger ship).\nDress down in trashion:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Connected gangster fibbed (6)","output":"### Answer: ALLIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Connected\n AL(Capone, a former American gangster popular with crossword setters) + LIED(told fibs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rocket delayed after case redesigned (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCALATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rocket\n LATE(delayed\/past the time due) **placed after**(after) **anagram of**(\u2026 redesigned) CASE.\nDefn: \u2026\/to increase rapidly and suddenly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horror of battle across river (6)","output":"### Answer: FRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horror\n FIGHT(a battle\/a conflict) **containing**(across) R(abbrev. for \"river\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Essential element of returned contract summarised in part (4)","output":"### Answer: MUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Essential element\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 in part) **reversal of**(returned) \"contract summarised\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Short road in Paris, one we French find disastrous (7)","output":"### Answer: RUINOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: disastrous\n \"rue\"(French for \"road\", as found in Paris) **minus ****its last letter**(Short \u2026) + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + NOUS(\"we\" in French)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small operation involving new countenance (8)","output":"### Answer: SANCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: countenance\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + ACTION(an operation\/a thing done) **containing**(involving) N(abbrev. for \"new\").\nDefn: \u2026\/support or approval."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Curate claps wildly for lavish show (11)","output":"### Answer: SPECTACULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: lavish show\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wildly) CURATE CLAPS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corresponds with peers (6)","output":"### Answer: EQUALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Corresponds,peers\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frank's about to follow after (7)","output":"### Answer: SINCERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frank\n RE(with reference to\/about) **placed below**(to follow, in a down clue) SINCE(after the time specified, as in \"since last year\u2026\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Team reveals secondary activities (9)","output":"### Answer: SIDESHOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: secondary activities\n SIDE(a team in a competition) + SHOWS(reveals\/discloses).\nDefn: \u2026\/performances."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unconventional text in sonnet not entirely fanciful (3-8)","output":"### Answer: NON-EXISTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fanciful\n **Anagram of**(Unconventional) [TEXT IN + \"sonnet\" **minus ****its last letter**(not entirely)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contentious young woman making first appearance on American board (9)","output":"### Answer: DEBATABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contentious\n DEB(short for \"debutante\", a young woman making her first formal appearance in fashionable society) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) A(abbrev. for \"American\") + TABLE(board\/ regular meals provided in a place of accommodation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfectionist left in label (8)","output":"### Answer: STICKLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfectionist\n L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(in) STICKER(a label or notice stuck on to something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Persistent customers have registered over ninety individual complaints to start with (7)","output":"### Answer: CHRONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Persistent\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 to start with) \"customers have registered over ninety individual complaints\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compete to get side watching (7)","output":"### Answer: VIEWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: watching\n VIE(to compete with someone to achieve something) **plus**(to get) WING(a part of a large building to one side of the main building)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jolly little woman with bottle (6)","output":"### Answer: JOVIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bottle\n JO(March, the second-eldest sister and the main character in the novel, Little Women) **plus**(with) VIAL(a small glass bottle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Change poor diet (4)","output":"### Answer: EDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change\n **Anagram of**(poor) DIET."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After party, artist drawing dog (11)","output":"### Answer: LABRADOODLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\n LAB(short for the UK Labour Party) **plus**(After \u2026) RA(member of the Royal Academy of Arts, an artist) + DOODLE(a rough drawing made absent-mindedly).\nDefn: \u2026 breed from crossing a labrador with a poodle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go down the front (3)","output":"### Answer: BOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go down,the front\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/to bend downward with age or under pressure; and 1st: \u2026 of a craft, say, a ship."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spirit in Canada, I anticipate, going west (5)","output":"### Answer: NAIAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spirit\n **Hidden in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026, going west, in an across clue) \"Canada, I anticipate\".\nDefn:  One of the nymphs of flowing water \u2026 springs, rivers, lakes, and (mad-made) fountains."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brush \u2013 object briefly applied to kitchen surface (9)","output":"### Answer: ENCOUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brush\n \"end\"(an object\/objective\/a desired result) **minus ****its last letter**(briefly) **plus**(applied to) COUNTER(a long flat work surface found in, say, a kitchen).\nDefn: \u2026\/a brief meeting with someone or something unpleasant, as in \"a brush with a racist\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fading away, full of contempt (9)","output":"### Answer: WITHERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fading away,full of contempt\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/dying, as with an unwatered plant, say; and 2nd: \u2026\/very scornful."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spear caught road hogs (5)","output":"### Answer: LANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spear\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores) **contained in**(\u2026 hogs) LANE(a narrow road)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pine table's supporter in position (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LONG LEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: position\n LONG(to pine for\/to yearn for) + LEG(one of the supports of, say, a table).\nDefn: A fielding position in cricket."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature has the information, so to speak (4)","output":"### Answer: NOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, so to speak) \"knows\"(has the information\/is aware of).\nDefn: \u2026 on, say, a person's face."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Join fool in conversation? (4)","output":"### Answer: KNIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Join\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in conversation) \"nit\"(a fool).\nDefn: \u2026\/to unite."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Country importing Rodins originally, one seeking Italian sculptor (7)","output":"### Answer: BERNINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian sculptor\n BENIN(West African country, formerly Dahomey) **containing**(importing) **1st letter of**(\u2026 originally) \"Rodins\" + I(Roman numeral for \"one\")\nAnswer:  Gian Lorenzo \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thunderer has a point \u2013 as does this (5)","output":"### Answer: THORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: as does this\n THOR(in Norse mythology, the hammer-wielding god associated with, among other things, thunder) **plus**(has) N(abbrev. for \"north\", the compass point).\nDefn: \"this\" in the clue has a (sharp) point."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lift little toe of child in the opposite direction (9)","output":"### Answer: PIGGYBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lift\n PIGGY(a child's word for a toe, as in the nursery rhyme and fingerplay\/toeplay) + BACK(in the opposite direction from where you're heading in the first place).\nIn case you've forgotten:\nThis little piggy went to market,\nThis little piggy stayed home,\nThis little piggy had roast beef,\nThis little piggy had none,\nAnd this little piggy cried \"wee wee wee\" all the way home."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: These works of uncertain origin, approach mystery ultimately a different way (9)","output":"### Answer: APOCRYPHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: These works of uncertain origin\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 a different way) [APPROACH + **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"mystery\"].\nDefn: \u2026\/writings of doubtful authenticity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old craft retreating further (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: further\n EX-(prefix indicating \"old\"\/former) + **reversal of**(\u2026 retreating) ART(craft\/skill)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peck at horse (3)","output":"### Answer: NAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peck at,horse\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/to constantly find fault with."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beastly contest, important county team goes after Bradman, say (6,5)","output":"### Answer: DONKEY DERBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beastly contest\n [ KEY(important\/crucial) + DERBY(\u2026 County, a professional football team in the English League) ] **placed after**(goes after) DON(an example of\/say, of someone with the surname, Bradman is Don, the cricketer).\nDefn:  A race where asses instead of horses are ridden."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No team player, no fellow playing? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LONE WOLF \n ### Explanation: Definition: No team player\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 playing) NO FELLOW."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sea walls in tatters torn apart, initially, somewhere in north-western France (8)","output":"### Answer: BRITTANY \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in north-western France\n BRINY(the \u2026\/informal term for \"the sea\") **containing**(walls in) **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"tatters torn apart\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn oar, skimming off surface (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn\n \"paddle\"(a short pole\/oar used without a rowlock) **minus ****its 1st letter**(skimming off surface, in a down clue).\nDefn: \u2026\/go off\/become sour.\nNice clue surface associated with rowing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First number on page in advance set up (7)","output":"### Answer: OPENING \n ### Explanation: Definition: First\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 set up, in a down clue) { NINE(a number) **plus**(on) P(abbrev. for \"page\") ] **contained in**(in) GO(to advance\/to proceed) }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Figure shipload's dropped right into office (7)","output":"### Answer: DECAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Figure\n \"cargo\"(a shipload\/what a ship's conveying) **minus**(\u2026's dropped) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"right\") **contained in**(into) DEN(a private room where one can, say, work in, ie. serving as an office)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leveller, English squire, a leader of liberal reforms (9)","output":"### Answer: EQUALISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leveller\n E(abbrev. for \"English\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 reforms) [SQUIRE, A + **1st letter of**(leader of) \"liberal\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cold metal, large cups (6)","output":"### Answer: BITING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cold\n TIN(the metallic chemical element) **contained in**(\u2026 cups) BIG(large\/sizeable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Screw, colour green, screwed up (6)","output":"### Answer: WARDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Screw\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, screwed up, in a down clue) [ RED(a colour) + RAW(green\/inexperienced) ].\nDefn: A prison guard\/a \"screw\" in slang."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Baltic city once learning about Germany (9)","output":"### Answer: LENINGRAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baltic city once\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) LEARNING + D(International Vehicle Registration code for Germany).\nDefn: \u2026, now called Saint Petersburg."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turkey twizzles I assert beyond dreadful for starters (8)","output":"### Answer: DISASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turkey\n **Anagram of**(twizzles) I ASSERT **placed below**(beyond, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(\u2026 for starters) \"dreadful\".\nDefn: \u2026\/an utter failure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drunken alky, dipso (so gone) drinking new cocktail (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PINK LADY \n ### Explanation: Definition: cocktail\n **Anagram of**(Drunken) [ ALKY + \"dipso\" **minus**(\u2026 gone) \"so\" ] **containing**(drinking) N(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What might tennis player try? Shorts pulled up under jumper (7)","output":"### Answer: TOPSPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: What might tennis player try\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 pulled up, in a down clue) NIPS(shorts\/small quantities of spirits\/liquors) **placed below**(under, in a down clue) TOP(a garment covering the upper part of the body, an example of which is a jumper)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Air pressure (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Air,pressure\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/a short melody; and 2nd: \u2026\/force that may damage whatever it is exerted on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One backing search for shark (9)","output":"### Answer: ANGELFISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: shark\n ANGEL(a financial investor in\/one backing a business) + FISH(to search\/to probe around for something concealed).\nDefn: Another name for the angel shark."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cool, calm sort in visits to Iceland (5)","output":"### Answer: STOIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cool, calm sort\n **Hidden in**(in) \"visits to Iceland\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dark story restricting fine entertainment (9)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTLIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertainment\n NIGHT(the dark\/night-time) + LIE(a story\/a fabrication) **containing**(restricting) F(abbrev. for \"fine\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unsettled round greenery, last rook departs (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERDUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsettled\n O(letter representing a circular shape\/round) + \"verdure\"(greenery\/lush green vegetation) **minus its second\/last of 2**(last \u2026 departs) \"r\"(abbrev. for \"rook\", in chess notation).\nDefn: \u2026, describing a debt not paid when due."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Axe thus destroyed drain (7)","output":"### Answer: EXHAUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: drain\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 destroyed) AXE THUS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collection returned to the French engineer (5)","output":"### Answer: TESLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: engineer\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned) SET(a collection\/a group of similar items) **plus**(to) LA(French for the article \"the\").\nAnswer: Nikola, the electrical and mechanical engineer and inventor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aeroplane prank stewardess ultimately vanishing (3)","output":"### Answer: JET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aeroplane\n \"jest\"(a prank\/something done for amusement) **minus its last letter**(\u2026 ultimately vanishing) \"stewardess\".\nDefn: \u2026 powered by jet engines."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vex Gove? (5)","output":"### Answer: PEEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vex\n Cryptic defn: Reference to Michael Gove, UK Lord Chancellor who has pet peeves about grammar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Politician, smart, meets gammon? (7)","output":"### Answer: BURNHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Politician\n BURN(to smart\/to feel sore) **plus**(meets) HAM(that which is cured or smoked to make gammon).\nAnswer: Andy, British Labour politician and Mayor of Greater Manchestor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: His clatter was endlessly fantastic (7,5)","output":"### Answer: CHARLIE WATTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: His clatter was endlessly fantastic\n **Anagram of**(.. fantastic) [HIS CLATTER + \"was\" **minus ****its last letter**(endlessly) ].\nAnswer: Drummer with the Rolling Stones, whose drumbeats might (a little harshly) be called clatter\/the sound of something hard hitting another hard thing, but was always fantastic.  Died 24 Aug 2021."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With identity concealed, noticing drunk needs oxygen (9)","output":"### Answer: INCOGNITO \n ### Explanation: Definition: With identity concealed\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) NOTICING **plus**(needs) O(symbol for the chemical element, oxygen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dangerous as a bear for example (5)","output":"### Answer: HAIRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dangerous,as a bear for example\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/alarmingly difficult."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shine as Chilwell at last appearing in tight 25 (5)","output":"### Answer: GLEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shine\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 at last) \"Chilwell\" **contained in**(appearing in) **anagram of**(tight) GAME(answer to 25 down)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stories about theologian confining Catholic Church stars (9)","output":"### Answer: ANDROMEDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: stars\n ANA(a collection of stories and other information about a particular person or place) **containing**(about) [ DD(abbrev. for \"Doctor of Divinity\", a theologian) **containing**(confining) ROME(the Roman Catholic Church) ].\nDefn: A constellation of \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What one needs to go beyond Dover perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: PASSPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: What one needs to go beyond Dover perhaps\n PASS(to go beyond\/to go past) + PORT(an example of which\/perhaps, is Dover on the English coast).\nDefn: What is needed to travel out of the UK, possibly through border control at Dover."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brush aside single stick that knight splits (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brush aside\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\"\/a single unit) + GORE(to stick\/to stab) **containing**(that \u2026 splits) N(abbrev. for \"knight\" in chess notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disease causing absence of French in Georgian city (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK DEATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disease\n [ LACK(the absence of\/being in need of) + DE(French for \"of\"\/belonging to) ] **contained in**(in) BATH(a city which had its heyday in the English Georgian era of the 18th and early 19th centuries)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intended one for Resistance in country round Paris (6)","output":"### Answer: FIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intended\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **replacing**(for) \"r\"(symbol for electrical resistance in physics) in \"France\"(the country round Paris, its capital).\nDefn: \u2026\/the person one intends to marry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Article on splendid match causes political and diplomatic confrontation (3,5,4)","output":"### Answer: THE GREAT GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: political and diplomatic confrontation\n THE(the article in grammar) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) GREAT(splendid\/impressive) + GAME(a competitive match\/contest).\nDefn: \u2026 between the British Empire and the Russian Empire over Afghanistan and neighbouring countries, in most of the 18th and the early 19th centuries."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Academic type pulls up (4)","output":"### Answer: SWOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Academic type\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) TOWS(pulls along).\nDefn: \u2026\/one who studies very hard."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird with posh date arranged going round in carriage (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: carriage\n [ TIT(a small songbird) **plus**(with) U(upper-class\/posh) ] **contained in**(\u2026. going round) **anagram of**(\u2026 arranged) DATE.\nDefn: \u2026\/bearing\/deportment."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Be agreeable when shipped out (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be agreeable\n AS(when\/at that time, as in \"when you do this, do that too\") + SENT(shipped out\/transported away)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That strange London lecturer must leave after cool event (10)","output":"### Answer: HEPTATHLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: event\n [**Anagram of**(\u2026 strange) THAT + \"London\" **minus**(\u2026 must leave) \"don\"(lecturer at a university, say) ] **placed after**(after) HEP(hip\/cool\/trendy).\nDefn: An athletic \u2026 in which each competitor takes part in the same prescribed seven events."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small stone lodged in baby tooth (8)","output":"### Answer: SPROCKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: tooth\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + [ ROCK(stone\/a piece solid material from the surface of the earth) **contained in**(lodged in) PET(to baby\/to pamper) ].\nDefn:  \u2026, one of many on the rim of a wheel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spot fine, then jail for West Indian (8)","output":"### Answer: JAMAICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: West Indian\n JAM(a spot\/an awkward situation, as in \"please don't put me in a jam\") + AI(A1\/of excellent quality\/fine, with the Roman numeral substitution) **plus**(then) CAN(slang for jail).\nDefn: One from the West Indies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mystery play character always male, reeling in the years (8)","output":"### Answer: EVERYMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mystery play character\n EVER(always\/at all times) + MAN(a male human being) **containing**(reeling in) Y(abbrev. for \"year\/the years\").\nDefn: The main character In The Somonyng (Summoning) of Everyman, a mystery play\/a popular medieval play based on Biblical stories."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spanner's good held by new union member (6)","output":"### Answer: BRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanner\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") **contained in**(held by) BRIDE(one of the members of\/in a new union\/marriage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative forte at end of day unclear (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOUDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: unclear\n C(abbrev. for a member of the Conservative Party) + LOUD(how to play as instructed by the musical direction, \"forte\") + **last letter of**(at end of) \"day\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What one is looking for in new role is to kill time (6)","output":"### Answer: LOITER \n ### Explanation: Definition: to kill time\n IT(exactly what is desired\/what one is looking for, as in \"Whatever that was, it wasn't it\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(new) ROLE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sit once more in tranquillity (6)","output":"### Answer: REPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tranquillity\n RE-(prefix indicating a repeat\/once more) + POSE(to sit\/to assume a position to be photographed or painted).\nDefn: A state of \u2026\/stillness."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Palace player going too far in large undergarment (8)","output":"### Answer: ALHAMBRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Palace\n HAM(a player on stage, specifically one who overacts\/is going too far) **contained in**(in) [ A +L(abbrev. for \"large\") + BRA(short for brassiere, the undergarment) ].\nDefn: \u2026 in Granada, Spain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: News about cycle of regularly fabricated material (5)","output":"### Answer: NYLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabricated material\n N,N(twice the abbrev. for \"new\") **containing**(about) **2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(\u2026 regularly) \"cycle of\".\nFabricated material:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boss losing face in dog-tired state (9)","output":"### Answer: LASSITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tired state\n \"stud\"(boss\/a projecting knob in the centre of a shield) **minus its 1st letter**(losing face) **contained in**(in) LASSIE(the fictional canine character)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slides, as with sliding rocks (9)","output":"### Answer: GLISSANDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slides\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 rocks) [AS **plus**(with) SLIDING].\nDefn: \u2026 between two notes in music scores."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pirouetting priest in party is slippery (5)","output":"### Answer: OILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: is slippery\n **Reversal of**(Pirouetting) [ ELI(Biblical priest) **contained in**(in) DO(a party\/a social function) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Business that's going to set up partnerships? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: DATING AGENCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Business\n Cryptic defn: \u2026, romantic partnerships, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Met Office? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: SCOTLAND YARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Met Office\n Cryptic defn: One of the departments\/office of the Met, the Metropolitan Police in London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Divine Greek female and Frenchman on island (5)","output":"### Answer: IRENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divine Greek female\n REN\u00c9(a typical Frenchman's name) **placed after**(on) I(abbrev. for \"island\").\nDefn: The Greek goddess of peace."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person to copy European-style bread sandwiches (4,5)","output":"### Answer: ROLE MODEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person to copy\n [ E(abbrev. for \"European\") + MODE(a style\/manner in which something is done) ] **contained in**(\u2026 sandwiches) ROLL(a very small loaf of bread)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time off saved duty at work (5,4)","output":"### Answer: DUVET DAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time off\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 at work) SAVED DUTY.\nDefn: Unscheduled extra days of sanctioned leave from work to alleviate stress."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Versifier performed in recital (5)","output":"### Answer: DONNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Versifier\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in recital) \"Donne\"(John, English poet\/versifier)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legal authorities excluding one sign (8)","output":"### Answer: NOTARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legal authorities\n NOT(excluding\/except for) + ARIES(one of the 12 signs of the zodiac)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A second tie put on where actors perform (6)","output":"### Answer: REPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: A second tie\n RE(on\/with reference to) + PLAY(in which\/where actors perform).\nDefn: \u2026\/a re-match of sporting teams, the first meeting of which had ended in a draw or was abandoned."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Study absorbing info about English traitor (8)","output":"### Answer: RENEGADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: traitor\n [ READ(to study a subject, say, at a university) **containing**(absorbing) **reversal of**(\u2026 about) GEN(information) ] + E(abbrev. for \"English\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alleviate pressure on my total earlier food intake (8)","output":"### Answer: PALLIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alleviate\n P(symbol for \"pressure\" in physics) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) [ALL I ATE](my total earlier food intake\/all that I had eaten)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rising stars around independent channel (5)","output":"### Answer: SINUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: channel\n **Reversal of**(Rising, in a down clue) SUNS(stars in the universe, like our own) **containing**(around) I(abbrev. for \"Independent\", the newspaper, or one not belonging to any political party).\nDefn: A hollow cavity\/channel within the bones between your eyes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liberals seem upset by society's work on injustice (3,10)","output":"### Answer: LES MISERABLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: work on injustice\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset) LIBERALS SEEM **plus**(by) S(abbrev. for \"society\").\nDefn: \u2026, viz. a French historical novel by Victor Hugo."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do I take drug, on turning up to get some protein? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: AMINO ACID \n ### Explanation: Definition: some protein\n { [AM I \u2026?](do I \u2026?) ON(take\/use) ACID(short for LSD, a hallucinogenic drug) } **with reversal of**(\u2026 turning up, in a down clue) **its** \"ON\".\nDefn: \u2026\/a building block of a protein."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Canadian songster scoffing a trifle (6)","output":"### Answer: BAUBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: trifle\n BUBL\u00c9(Michael, Canadian singer and songwriter) **containing**(scoffing) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scandal involving royal house making bit of capital (9,4)","output":"### Answer: LANCASTER GATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bit of capital\n LANCASTER(the former English royal house whose emblem was a red rose)-GATE(suffix denoting a scandal).\nDefn: \u2026\/a locality in the English capital, London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What makes middle of cell right after fresh clean out (9)","output":"### Answer: NUCLEATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: What makes middle of cell\n R(abbrev. for \"right\") **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **anagram of**(fresh) CLEAN OUT.\nDefn: Material that forms the nucleus\/centre of a biological cell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleric rejected papers cutting about sex (8)","output":"### Answer: CARDINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cleric\n **Reversal of**(rejected) ID(identification papers) **contained in**(cutting) CARNAL(about sex\/pertaining to physical sexual needs and activities)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Praise dropping a train network for non-union shenanigans (8)","output":"### Answer: ADULTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: non-union shenanigans\n \"adulate\"(to praise\/to idolise) **minus**(dropping) \"A\" + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\"\/train network).\nDefn: \u2026\/secret activity outside wedlock\/non-union."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature of Copenhagen \u2014 Danish design kept secret (6,6)","output":"### Answer: HIDDEN AGENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: design kept secret\n **Hidden in**(Feature of) \"Copenhagen \u2014 Danish\".\nDefn: \u2026\/undisclosed intention.\nNot this feature:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Olivier periodically dressed in check cloth (6)","output":"### Answer: VELVET \n ### Explanation: Definition: cloth\n **2nd, 4th and 6th letters of**(\u2026 periodically) \"Olivier\" **contained in**(dressed in) VET(to check\/to screen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: For example, stupid flipping sucker! (5)","output":"### Answer: MIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sucker\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 flipping) [ EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/for example) + DIM(stupid\/dense) ].\nDefn: \u2026\/a small blood-sucking fly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frame in competition \u2014 lose it (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CRACK UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: lose it\n RACK(a frame for holding or storing things, eg. your spice jars) **contained in**(in) CUP(a competition in which the winner wins, well, a cup\/trophy).\nDefn: To become unable to control one's emotions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Three-legged rugby player? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: FLY HALF \n ### Explanation: Definition: rugby player\n Cryptic defn: Half a fly would have 3 legs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somersault hit the roof (4)","output":"### Answer: FLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Somersault,hit the roof\n Double defn: 1st: To turn over suddenly and quickly; and 2nd: To become very angry suddenly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Action of bandit with equipment breaking cover (10)","output":"### Answer: BRIGANDAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Action of bandit\n RIG(equipment designed for a particular purpose) **contained in**(breaking) BANDAGE(a cover\/dressing for a wound, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Babies 2 27, rears on noisome nappies (6)","output":"### Answer: TINIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Babies\n **Anagram of**(answer to 2 down\/**ROLLING**) [**IN IT**](answer to 27 across) + **last letters, respectively, of**(rears on) \"noisome nappies\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stripling in 14 having dropped male off (8)","output":"### Answer: TEENAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stripling\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) [\"agreement\"(answer to 14 across) **minus**(having dropped) \"m\"(abbrev. for \"male\")]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A group of soldiers in welcome treaty (9)","output":"### Answer: AGREEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: treaty\n A + MEN(a group of soldiers) **contained in**(in) GREET(to welcome when meeting someone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hand 2 27 (5)","output":"### Answer: FLUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hand,2 27\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 in poker; and 2nd: \u2026\/having plenty of something, especially money.\nThis one's a royal:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Member of old empire in La Paz must be optimistic, finally (5)","output":"### Answer: AZTEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Member of old empire\n **Last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, finally) \"La Paz must be optimistic\".\nDefn: \u2026 in Mexico."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Astronauts together step into wind (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPACE CREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Astronauts together\n PACE(a single step\/stride) **contained in**(into) SCREW(to wind\/to twist round).\n\u2026 going where no man has gone before."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preserve order initially, drunk among native Americans (8)","output":"### Answer: CREOSOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preserve\n [ **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"order\" + SOT(a drunk\/a habitually drunk person) ] **contained in**(among) CREE(native Americans\/a North American indigenous people).\nDefn: To \u2026\/treat wood with the preservative, creosote."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 2 27, as peas may be? (6)","output":"### Answer: MINTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2 27,as peas may be\n Double defn: 1st: Rich; and 2nd: \u2026, ie. cooked and flavoured with mint, as a dish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Use spirit in container (4,6)","output":"### Answer: MILK BOTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: container\n MILK(to use\/to exploit) + BOTTLE(spirit\/courage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disturb it splitting stone (7)","output":"### Answer: AGITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disturb\n IT **contained in**(splitting) AGATE(a gemstone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Level in rugger, having lost every other one \u2014 win following defeat? (7)","output":"### Answer: REVENGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: win following defeat\n EVEN(level\/flat and smooth) **contained in**(in) \"rugger\" **minus ****its 2nd, 4th and 6th letters**(having lost every other one).\nDefn: \u2026\/payback."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like a billionaires' club member, author reportedly has already joined? (7,2,2)","output":"### Answer: ROLLING IN IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a billionaires' club member\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 reportedly) \"Rowling\"(J.K., British author of Harry Potter fame) + [IN IT](has already joined\/is already a member of, in this case, the aforementioned club).\nAnswer: \u2026, \"it\" being money."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Isle with earless goat? (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Isle\n \"Capricorn\"(a zodiac sign symbolised by a goat) **minus**(less) \"corn\"(or maize, whose seed-bearing part is called a ear)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bum has soon, when whipped, come clean (7)","output":"### Answer: UNBOSOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: come clean\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, when whipped) [BUM **plus**(has) SOON].\nDefn: \u2026\/to confess."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 2 27, as arm may be? (6)","output":"### Answer: LOADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2 27,as arm may be\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/very rich; and 2nd: \u2026, a firearm, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sozzled, rich upper-class lady taking water under pressure? (9)","output":"### Answer: HYDRAULIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: taking water under pressure\n **Anagram of**(Sozzled) [ RICH + U(characteristic of the upper-class) + LADY ].\nDefn: \u2026\/employing a fluid, water in this case, under pressure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellers, those recording information? (7)","output":"### Answer: LOGGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fellers,those recording information\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/those felling\/cutting down trees; and 2nd: \u2026\/devices or computer programmes that systematically record data."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As may be bum, fairly 2 27 (7,6)","output":"### Answer: SITTING PRETTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2 27\n SITTING(as a bum\/rear end may be on, well, a seat) + PRETTY(fairly\/to a moderately high degree).\nDefn: In a good or comfortable position, in this case, having lots of money.\nThe clue could also work without \"fairly\":"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something perhaps 2 27 when you bash in peg the wrong way (3,6)","output":"### Answer: EYE SOCKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something perhaps 2 27\n [ YE(archaic term for \"you\") + SOCK(to bash\/to strike hard and violently) ] **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026 the wrong way) TEE(a peg\/a short pin to hold your golf ball when you drive off the tee).\nDefn: The \"it\" in \u2026, in this case, that something being your eyeball."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bounce around sphere? One would be 2 27 (7)","output":"### Answer: ZORBING \n ### Explanation: Definition: One would be 2 27\n ZING(bounce\/liveliness) **containing**(around) ORB(a sphere\/globe).\nDefn: The \"it\" in the clue, refering to the sport."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Move towards hugs for each host (7)","output":"### Answer: COMPERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: host\n COME(to move\/travel towards where the speaker is) **containing**(hugs) PER(for each, as in \"kilometres per hour\").\nDefn: \u2026\/a person who introduces performers in a variety show."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: When darkness is coming in ironwork? (7)","output":"### Answer: EVENING \n ### Explanation: Definition: When darkness is coming,ironwork\n Double defn: 1st: Time of day \u2026; and 2nd: Cryptically, the housework using an electric or steam iron to even\/de-crease clothes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lose fight admitting that was painful (3,3)","output":"### Answer: BOW OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lose\n BOUT(a fight\/a match between boxers or wrestlers) **containing**(admitting) OW!(an exclamation when one feels pain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unsophisticated church body touring India (5)","output":"### Answer: NAIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsophisticated\n NAVE(the main section\/body of a church building) **containing**(touring) I(abbrev. for \"India\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tourist needs face mask going round city centre (7)","output":"### Answer: VISITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tourist\n VISOR(archaic language for a \"face mask\") **containing**(going round) **central 2 letters of**(\u2026 centre) \"city\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lend SMS a hidden meaning (7)","output":"### Answer: SUBTEXT \n ### Explanation: Definition: hidden meaning\n SUB(to lend an advance sum against expected income) + TEXT(a message sent using SMS\/Short Messaging Service technology).\nDefn: \u2026\/an implied or underlying message."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saleswoman recalled trouble over carbon copy (7)","output":"### Answer: REPLICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: copy\n REP(short for a sales representative\/a saleswoman or salesman) + **reversal of**(recalled) AIL(to trouble\/to cause suffering to) **containing**(over) C(symbol for the chemical element, carbon)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: State-backed broadcast interrupted by Love Island (7)","output":"### Answer: ROMANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\n **Reversal of**(backed) AIR(to broadcast, say, a radio or television programme) **containing**(interrupted by) [ O(letter representing 0\/love in tennis scores) + MAN(Isle of, an island in the Irish Sea) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flying down the touchline? (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ON THE WING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flying\n [ON THE WING](on\/up and down along the wing\/that part of a football or rugby field near the touchline\/sideline)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model basically embracing rejection of fur (5)","output":"### Answer: SABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fur\n **Reversal of**(rejection of \u2026) **hidden in**(\u2026 embracing) \"Model basically\".\nFrom this:  to this:  , unfortunately."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut up joint that's not top grade (5)","output":"### Answer: SHRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut up\n \"shared\"(used or held by two or more persons\/joint) **minus**(that's not) \"a\"(letter signifying the best\/top grade)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Son feebly playing alone (2,7)","output":"### Answer: BY ONESELF \n ### Explanation: Definition: alone\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 playing) SON FEEBLY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leader described by prominent journalist as 'conceited' (9)","output":"### Answer: BIGHEADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'conceited'\n HEAD(the leader of a group or organisation) **contained in**(described by) [ BIG(prominent\/important) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\"\/a journalist) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look, I'm not sure about coming in as substitute (5)","output":"### Answer: LOCUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: substitute\n [ LO(\"look\", as in \"lo and behold\") + UM(an expression of hesitation\/\"I'm not sure\") ] **containing**(\u2026 coming in) C(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about, when used with years or other time periods)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Number 10 cut directive originally taken on board (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: taken on board\n NO(abbrev. for a \"cardinal number\" like 10) + \"ten\"(10) **minus ****its last letter**(cut) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 originally) \"directive\".\nDefn: \u2026\/taken into consideration."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn to see ladies joining king's circle (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LOOK ROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn to see\n LOO(slang for the toilet, the examples of which are \"the Ladies\" and \"the Gents\") **plus**(joining) K(abbrev. for \"king\" in chess notation) + ROUND(a circle\/something in the shape of a circle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Release international organisation's credit (7)","output":"### Answer: UNSTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Release\n UN(abbrev. for the United Nations, the international organisation)'S + TICK(credit, as in \"on tick\"\/with an agreement to pay for something later)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Although small, couple accepted sandwiches \u2026 (7)","output":"### Answer: BUTTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: sandwiches\n [ BUT(although\/however) + S(abbrev. for \"small\") ] **containing**(accepted) TIE(to couple\/to link together)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: and little Edward eating roll expressed gratitude (7)","output":"### Answer: THANKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: expressed gratitude\n TED(short form of the name\/little \"Edward\") **containing**(eating) HANK(a roll\/a coil, of hair, say).\nThe ellipses help to paint a picture of a family outing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unconventional Tory ally \u2014 one long excluded from privileged family (7)","output":"### Answer: ROYALTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: privileged family\n **Anagram of**(Unconventional) [TORY + \"ally\" **minus one of its**(one \u2026 excluded) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"long\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Several problems with our visa (7)","output":"### Answer: VARIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Several\n **Anagram of**(problems with) OUR VISA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Empty seat next to nobleman's finally sat in by church founder (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ST PETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: church founder\n \"seat\" **minus its inner letters**(Empty \u2026) **plus**(next to) PEER(a nobleman) **containing**(\u2026 in) **last letter of**(finally) \"sat\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish drug experience with ecstasy (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\n TRIP(a hallucinatory experience by taking a psychedelic drug) + E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City trimmed part of garden to do post-retirement activity (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: READ IN BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: post-retirement activity\n \"Reading\"(city in England) **minus ****its last letter**(trimmed) + BED(a part\/an area of a garden where flowers and plants are grown).\nDefn: Something to do after retiring into bed before falling asleep."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set up support for Special Branch (5)","output":"### Answer: SPRIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Branch\n RIG(to set up, equipment, say, for a particular purpose) **placed below**(support for, in a down clue) SP(abbrev. for \"special\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shock in underworld after rising Mafia boss cleared out (9)","output":"### Answer: BOMBSHELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shock\n HELL(the underworld of the dead) **placed below**(after, in a down clue) [ **reversal of**(rising, in a down clue) MOB(the Mafia\/the criminal organisation) + \"boss\" **minus its inner letters**(cleared out) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honour East German city backing end of coal energy (7)","output":"### Answer: ENNOBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Honour\n E(abbrev. for \"east\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 backing) BONN(German city) + **last letter of**(end of) \"coal\" + E(symbol for \"energy\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Used to make drink when working late each first Friday (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TEA LEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Used to make drink\n **Anagram of**(working) LATE + EA(abbrev. for \"each\"\/per) + **1st letter of**(first) \"Friday\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nutrition doctor's writing stuff on low-calorie soda (4,5)","output":"### Answer: DIET DRINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: low-calorie soda\n DIET(nutrition\/that which nourishes one) + DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") **plus**(\u2026's\/has) INK(fluid stuff\/material used for writing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not even a famously patient person is right to be a handyman (3-6)","output":"### Answer: ODD-JOBBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a handyman\n ODD(not even, refering to numbers) + JOB(the famously patient person in the Bible) + BE(is\/exists) + R(abbrev. for \"right\").\nThe oddjobber's done:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catch up on rest, missing island feast (7)","output":"### Answer: BANQUET \n ### Explanation: Definition: feast\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) NAB(to catch\/to take hold of, especially a wrong-doer) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) \"quiet\"(rest\/calmness) **minus**(missing) \"i\"(abbrev. for \"island)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set sail, turn craft east heading for Okinawa (2,2,3)","output":"### Answer: GO TO SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set sail\n GO(one's turn to do something, in a multi-player game, say) + **anagram of**(craft) [EAST + **1st letter of**(heading for) \"Okinawa\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vital for credit union agents to be online (7)","output":"### Answer: CRUCIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vital\n CR(abbrev. for \"credit\", in a bank statement, say) + U(abbrev. for \"union\") + CIA(abbrev. for the US Central Intelligence Agency, of secret agents, that is) **placed above**(to be on, in a down clue) L(abbrev. for \"line\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Do my best trick banishing boy's shyness (7)","output":"### Answer: MODESTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: shyness\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 trick) \"Do my best\" **minus**(banishing) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"boy\").\nThe name's Blaise, \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Validated on social media almost the same day (5)","output":"### Answer: LIKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Validated on social media\n LIKE(almost, but not, the same\/similar) + D(abbrev. for \"day\").\nDefn: Validated\/showed approval or support for something or someone on social media."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Luxury line includes zit treatment (5)","output":"### Answer: RITZY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Luxury\n RY(abbrev. for \"railway line\") **containing**(includes) **anagram of**(\u2026 treatment) ZIT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spar has bread in front of till (5,3)","output":"### Answer: MONEY BOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: till\n BOX(to spar\/to box without landing heavy blows as a form of training) **placed after**(has \u2026 in front) MONEY(in slang, bread).\nDefn: \u2026\/locked box to keep money in, in a shop, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Still shortly intend to join police (6)","output":"### Answer: PLACID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\n \"plan\"(intend to act to achieve an objective) **minus its last letter**(shortly \u2026) **plus**(to join) CID(abbrev. for the Criminal Investigation Department of the police force)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In gold, carats' value is precise (8)","output":"### Answer: ACCURATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: precise\n AU(symbol for the chemical element, gold) **containing**(In \u2026, \u2026) C,C(2 x abbrev. for \"carat\") + RATE(to determine the value of\/to grade)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Judge old man playing the fool (6)","output":"### Answer: JOKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: playing the fool\n J(abbrev. for \"judge\") + O(abbrev. for \"old\") + KING(a piece\/man in chess)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gets rid of letters penned by infamous Tsar (5)","output":"### Answer: OUSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gets rid of\n **Hidden in**(letters penned by) \"infamous Tsar\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps sister's wearing veil in order not to be seen (9)","output":"### Answer: INVISIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not to be seen\n SIB(short for \"sibling\", an example of which\/perhaps is one's sister) **contained in**(wearing) **anagram of**(\u2026 order) VEIL IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deer taken by lion's making a comeback challenge (6)","output":"### Answer: TACKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: challenge\n **Reversal of**(\u2026's making a comeback) [ ELK(a red deer native to North America) **plus**(taken by) CAT(a family of animals which includes the lion) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wife takes right approach in quarrel (7)","output":"### Answer: WRANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: quarrel\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") **plus**(takes) R(abbrev. for \"right\") + ANGLE(an approach\/a particular way of considering a problem or issue)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: May freak when imprisoned without charge (7)","output":"### Answer: PAYMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: charge\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 freak) MAY **contained in**(\u2026 without) PENT(when imprisoned\/closely confined)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Company has power for every PC (6)","output":"### Answer: COPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: PC\n CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial organisation) **plus**(has) P(symbol for \"power\" in physics) + PER(for every\/for each).\nDefn: Slang for a PC\/Police Constable.\n\"Evening all.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ducks fine in new enclosure, hope you don't mind (2,7)","output":"### Answer: NO OFFENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hope you don't mind\n [O,O(2 x letter representing 0, and zero is the number of runs scored, or not, by a cricketer who has scored a duck) + F(abbrev. for \"fine\") ] **contained in**(in) [ N(abbrev. for \"new\") + FENCE(an enclosure\/a barrier enclosing an area) ].\nDefn: Phrase expressing the sentiment \"I hope you don't mind\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overt corruption in key part of democratic process (5)","output":"### Answer: VOTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: key part of democratic process\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 corruption) OVERT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have a hunch some Latin tuition's required (6)","output":"### Answer: INTUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have a hunch\n **Hidden in**(some \u2026's required) \"Latin tuition\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Futile pursuit of cup's plucky (4,4)","output":"### Answer: MUG\u2019S GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Futile pursuit\n MUG(a large cup used without a saucer) + GAME(plucky\/willing to do something challenging).\nDefn: An activity\/pursuit that does not benefit the doer\/is futile."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Row with young girl about stowing drug in boat (6)","output":"### Answer: DINGHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat\n DIN(row\/loud, unpleasant noise) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(\u2026 about) YG(abbrev. for \"young girl\", in texting) **containing**(stowing) H(abbrev. for the drug, heroin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Easiest solution's one to be adopted in my opinion (2,1,3,2)","output":"### Answer: AS I SEE IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in my opinion\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 solution\/a mixture of solute and solvent) EASIEST **containing**(\u2026 to be adopted) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut each last weed in field (6)","output":"### Answer: MEADOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: field\n MOW(to cut, grass on the lawn, say) **containing**(\u2026 in) [EA(abbrev. for \"each\") + **last letter of**(last) \"weed\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Move scenery as required (9)","output":"### Answer: NECESSARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: required\n **Anagram of**(Move) SCENERY AS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Always rejected Twitter's right wing points and threads (5)","output":"### Answer: YARNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: threads\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) AY(archaic term for \"always\"\/ever) + **last letter of**(\u2026's right wing, reading from left to right) \"Twitter\" + N,S (abbrev. for \"north\" and \"south\" respectively, 2 compass points)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Huge al fresco day out includes heading to zoo (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTSIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Huge\n \"outside\"(al fresco\/in the open air, as when dining out) **minus**(\u2026 out) \"d\"(abbrev. for \"day\") **containing**(includes) **1st letter of**(heading to) \"zoo\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Explorer appreciated source of medicine in medical facility (6)","output":"### Answer: TASMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Explorer\n TA(thank you!\/expression of appreciation) + [ **1st letter of**(source of) \"medicine\" **contained in**(in) SAN(short for \"sanatorium\"\/a medical facility) ].\nAnswer: \u2026, Abel, Dutch explorer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prominently publish odds on disgraced Swiss official losing face (8)","output":"### Answer: SPLATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prominently publish\n SP(abbrev. for \"starting price\"\/the odds at the start of race of a particular horse winning the race) + \"Blatter\"(Sepp, former disgraced Swiss president of FIFA, found guilty of corruption and fraud) **minus ****its 1st letter**(losing face)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Treatment for one largely dull, small swelling (6)","output":"### Answer: NODULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: small swelling\n **Anagram of**(Treatment for) [ONE + \"dull\" **minus ****its last letter**(largely \u2026) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instant record of events showing offhand heavy drinker grabbing husband (8)","output":"### Answer: SNAPSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instant record of events\n SNAP(offhand\/without prior thought or consideration) + SOT(a heavy drinker\/drunkard) **containing**(grabbing) H(abbrev. for \"husband\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With no end of hoo-ha, suspect decrease in digs, say (9)","output":"### Answer: RESIDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: digs, say\n **Last letter of**(end of) \"hoo-ha\" **deleted from**(With no \u2026) **anagram of**(suspect) \"decrease in\".\nDefn: \u2026\/accommodation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time taken by a number to comprehend good Latin American dance (5)","output":"### Answer: TANGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Latin American dance\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(taken by) A + NO(abbrev. for \"number\") **containing**(to comprehend) G(abbrev. for \"good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liar's outfit is shoddy \u2013 typical of one making advances? (11)","output":"### Answer: FLIRTATIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: typical of one making advances\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is shoddy) LIAR'S OUTFIT.\nDefn: \u2026\/approaches made to someone to initiate sexual or amorous relations."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Difficult American turncoat with no independent source of pictures? (11)","output":"### Answer: ILLUSTRATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of pictures\n ILL(difficult\/presenting difficulty as in \"ill-timed\") + US(abbrev. for things American) + \"traitor\"(turncoat\/betrayer) **minus**(with no) \"I\"(abbrev. for \"independent\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thing used by jewellers to examine ring, we hear (5)","output":"### Answer: LOUPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thing used by jewellers to examine\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) \"loop\"(a ring\/a length of, say, thread formed into a ring)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Only depot sadly with nothing for new miniature dog (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TOY POODLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: miniature dog\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 sadly) \"Only depot\" **with **\"o\"(letter representing 0\/nothing) **replacing**(\u2026 for \u2026) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"new\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One doing twist in flexible roles, nothing less (8)","output":"### Answer: SWINDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One doing\n WIND(to twist\/to coil round) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(flexible) \"roles\" **minus**(\u2026 less) \"o\"(letter representing 0\/nothing).\nDefn: \u2026\/conning somebody."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Position adopted among hardest ancestors (6)","output":"### Answer: STANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Position adopted\n **Hidden in**(among) \"hardest ancestors\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legal authority in New York worked on treaty (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTORNEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legal authority in New York\n **Anagram of**(worked) ON TREATY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excessive amount found by academic about The Origin of Species? That's probable (4-2)","output":"### Answer: ODDS-ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: probable\n OD(abbrev. for \"overdose\"\/an excessive amount, of, say, drugs) **plus**(found by) DON(an academic\/a lecturer at, say, a university) **containing**(about) **1st letter of**(*The Origin of*) \"*Species*\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belief almost widely prevalent in holiday destination (8)","output":"### Answer: TENERIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: holiday destination\n \"tenet\"(a belief\/a doctrine, in say, a religion or philosophy) **minus ****its last letter**(almost) + RIFE(widely prevalent\/everywhere).\nDefn: \u2026, the largest island of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Team supported by country lacking a finesse with the ball? (8)","output":"### Answer: SIDESPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: finesse with the ball\n SIDE(one of the teams in a competition) **placed above**(supported by, in a down clue) \"Spain\"(the European country) **minus**(lacking) \"a\".\nDefn: In billiards and snooker, a horizontal spin given, skilfully\/with finesse, to the cue ball."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A place selling cheese in turn got in a bad way (5)","output":"### Answer: AILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: got in a bad way\n A + **reversal of**(.. in turn) DELI(short for \"delicatessen\"\/a place selling delicacies, such as cheese)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play opens dourly in a laboured style (11)","output":"### Answer: PONDEROUSLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a laboured style\n **Anagram of**(Play) OPENS DOURLY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A mixture of peas and tripe for an early dish? (9)","output":"### Answer: APPETISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: an early dish\n **Anagram of**(A mixture of) [ PEAS **plus**(and) TRIPE ].\nDefn: \u2026\/a small dish of food before the main course of a meal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money required around a hotel on island for Middle East dish (6)","output":"### Answer: TAHINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Middle East dish\n TIN(slang for \"money\") **containing**(required around) [A + H(letter represented by \"hotel\" in the phonetic alphabet) ] **placed above**(on, in a down clue) I(abbrev. for \"island\").\nFrom:  to:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restrict the supply of liquid in rota (6)","output":"### Answer: RATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restrict the supply of\n **Anagram of**(liquid) IN ROTA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some not present presumably? That's somewhat stupid (3,3,5)","output":"### Answer: NOT ALL THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhat stupid\n [NOT ALL](only some] THERE(present at that, whichever, place)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine line shown in proposal for one making late arrival on the square? (9)","output":"### Answer: TAILENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one making late arrival on the square\n [ AI(A1\/the best quality\/fine, with the Roman numeral substitution) + L(abbrev. for \"line\") ] **contained in**(shown in) TENDER(a proposal\/an offer in response to, well, a tender).\nDefn: The batsman in a cricket side who is the last in to bat\/the last batsman to enter the square\/the rectangular central part of a cricket field used as the pitch between the wickets \u2013 rectangular square?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Undergraduates, maybe, of French engaged in antics (8)","output":"### Answer: STUDENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undergraduates, maybe\n DE(French for \"of\") **contained in**(engaged in) STUNTS(antics\/unusual deeds to attract attention)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brother in France adopting English at home gets total latitude? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FREE REIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: total latitude\n [ FR\u00c8RE(\"brother\" in French) **containing**(adopting) E(abbrev. for \"English\") ] + IN(at home\/not out of the house)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Request to enter a filming location in US state (6)","output":"### Answer: ALASKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: US state\n ASK(to request\/to call for) **contained in**(to enter) [ A + LA(abbrev. for \"Los Angeles\", in which Hollywood, where many US films were made, is located)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overly formal type for all to see amid trips abroad (6)","output":"### Answer: PURIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overly formal type\n U(the UK certification code for movies that allows patrons of all ages to see\/watch) **contained in**(amid) **anagram of**(\u2026 abroad) TRIPS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A group in part of autumn commercial (5)","output":"### Answer: OCTAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: A group\n OCT(abbrev. for \"October\", a month in\/part of the autumn season) + AD(abbrev. for \"advertisement\"\/a commercial\/promotional material).\nDefn: \u2026 of eight."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One word and all hell's let loose \u2014 they'll pay for this (5,4,4)","output":"### Answer: HEADS WILL ROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: they'll pay for this\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 let loose) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + WORD ***plus***(and) ALL HELL'S].\nDefn: \u2026, whoever's responsible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Close up Oscar sees audience's dirty (7)","output":"### Answer: OCCLUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Close up\n O(letter represented by \"Oscar\" in the phonetic alphabet) + { **twice the ****homophone of**(\u2026 audience's) \"see\", OR, if you like, **twice the acronym for** \"see\" in text messaging, as in \"c u\" } + **homophone of**(audience's) \"lewd\"(dirty\/obscene).\nDefn: \u2026\/to block an opening or orifice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rarely on time, you held policeman up (7)","output":"### Answer: MOUNTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: policeman up\n **Anagram of**(Rarely\/exceptionally) ON TIME **containing**(\u2026 held) U(\"you\" in text messaging as in \"c u\").\nDefn: \u2026, ie. one mounted on a horse, in Canada."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calculate silence about United's the end for Ole? (5)","output":"### Answer: GAUGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calculate\n GAG(to silence\/to restrain someone from vocalising) **containing**(about) U(abbrev. for \"United\") + **last letter of**(the end for) \"Ole\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joke repository includes one that's extremely hard-hitting (9)","output":"### Answer: PUNCHIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: extremely hard-hitting\n PUN(a joke\/a play on words) + CHEST(a repository\/a large container) **containing**(includes) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Considered scoundrel comedian at heart (5)","output":"### Answer: RATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Considered\n RAT(a scoundrel\/a no-gooder) + **middle 2 letters of**(\u2026 at heart) \"comedian\".\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"he was considered the best in the business\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Backing pub name \u2014 on reflection like the Oracle (9)","output":"### Answer: PROPHETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: like the Oracle\n PRO(backing\/in support of) + PH(abbrev. for \"public house\"\/a pub) + **reversal of**(\u2026 \u2014 on reflection) CITE(to name\/to quote someone)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relation's arrival welcomed by mother (9)","output":"### Answer: NARRATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relation\n ARR(abbrev. for \"arrival\", as in \"ETA 12 noon\") **contained in**(welcomed by) NATIVE(mother\/of one's place of birth, as in \"motherland\".\nDefn: \u2026\/an account or retelling of, say, an event"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crowd's last intimidating display in capital (5)","output":"### Answer: DHAKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's last) \"Crowd\" + HAKA(an intimidating display, once used by Maori warriors to disconcert their opponents, and nowadays performed by the All Blacks before their rugby matches).\nDefn: Formerly Dacca, capital city Bangladesh."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Play country in Africa \u2014 no trouble over touring (9)","output":"### Answer: PYGMALION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play\n Mali(country in Africa) **contained in**(\u2026 touring) **reversal of**(\u2026 over) [NO + GYP(trouble in the form of pain or discomfort) ].\nDefn: \u2026 by George Bernard Shaw."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Duo use lime to catch bird (5)","output":"### Answer: OUSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 to catch) \"Duo use lime\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mostly Messi is accommodated \u2014 it's what we do with celebrities (7)","output":"### Answer: LIONISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what we do with celebrities\n \"Lionel\"(Messi, Argentinian footballer) **minus ****its last letter**(Mostly \u2026) **containing**(\u2026 accommodated) IS.\nDefn: \u2026, some of us, anyway."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That bloke with nice bum about to join conversation (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CHIME IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: join conversation\n HIM(pronoun for \"that bloke\") **contained in**(with \u2026 about) **anagram of**(\u2026 bum) NICE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Laments about teachers not getting money \u2014 hypocrites! (7,6)","output":"### Answer: PLASTER SAINTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hypocrites\n PLAINTS(laments\/complaints) **containing**(about) \"masters\"(school teachers) **minus**(not getting) \"m\"(abbrev. for \"money\").\nDefn: \u2026\/pretend-saintly individuals."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Battle to get space at bar (9)","output":"### Answer: ENCOUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Battle\n EN(in printing, a unit of space) **plus**(at) COUNTER(a bar\/a flat surface over which drinks are served)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work out one day's been wasted (or two) (5)","output":"### Answer: DEUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: two\n \"deduce\"(to work out\/to form a conclusion) **minus**(one \u2026's been wasted) \"d\"(abbrev. for \"day\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give birth with assistance (5)","output":"### Answer: WHELP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give birth\n W(abbrev. for \"with\") + HELP(assistance\/aid).\nDefn: \u2026 to a litter of puppies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old Vlad in the Netherlands climbing? Only it's flat! (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LEMON SOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's flat\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 climbing, in a down clue) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + ME(Vlad, our setter using the self-referential pronoun) **contained in**(in) NL(ISO 3166 code for the Netherlands) ] + SOLE(the one and only).\nDefn: \u2026, a flat fish, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ride like this for dosh? (9)","output":"### Answer: ROUGHSHOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ride like this\n Reverse clue: **Anagram of**(**ROUGH**) **SHOD **= \"dosh\".\nDefn: \u2026 , ie. to act without regard nor consideration for the opinions or feelings of others."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gone to pick up tea inside (or coffee) (5)","output":"### Answer: LATTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: coffee\n LATE(gone\/no longer alive) **containing**(\u2026 inside) **homophone of**(to pick up) \"tea\".\nDefn: .. with hot steamed milk."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elbow possibly cut by stake not a sporting injury (7,6)","output":"### Answer: JOGGER\u2019S NIPPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sporting injury\n JOGGER(what one might possibly call an elbow when used to give someone a nudge\/jog) + SNIP(to cut with scissors or shears) + \"pale\"(a wooden stake or post that is part of a fence) **minus**(not) \"a\".\nDefn: \u2026 caused by your top rubbing continuously against a projection of your top."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Locate patient lost in market area (9,4)","output":"### Answer: PETTICOAT LANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: market area\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 lost) LOCATE PATIENT.\nDefn: \u2026 in London."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exaggerated performance of car? Admits being misled (9)","output":"### Answer: DRAMATICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exaggerated performance\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 being misled) CAR? ADMITS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angry gripe about disgraceful advantage given only to a few (9)","output":"### Answer: PRIVILEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: advantage given only to a few\n **Anagram of**(Angry) GRIPE **containing**(about) VILE(disgraceful\/despicable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Passing nurse in van (9)","output":"### Answer: TRANSIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passing\n EN(abbrev. for \"Enrolled Nurse\", a grade of nurse in the UK) **contained in**(in) TRANSIT(a type of van used for carrying goods)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grumble increase's ultimately trivial (5)","output":"### Answer: GROWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grumble\n GROW(to increase\/to get bigger) + **last letter of**(ultimately) \"trivial\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cuts? Nothing's been mentioned (5)","output":"### Answer: NICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cuts\n **Homophone of**(\u2026's been mentioned) \"nix\"(nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Animal in one pen being mounted (5)","output":"### Answer: ORIBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 being mounted, in a down clue) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + BIRO(a kind of ballpoint pen named after its inventor) ].\nDefn:  .., viz. a species of small antelope."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get rid of club's fuel (8)","output":"### Answer: FIREWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: fuel\n FIRE(to get rid of\/to dismiss, from a job, say) + WOOD(a type of golf club, originally with a head made of wood, but nowadays made from metal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The end of Ronaldo's last game broadcast (5)","output":"### Answer: OMEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: The end\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's last) \"Ronaldo\" + **anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) GAME.\nDefn: \u2026, denoted by the last letter of the Greek alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vegetable acceptable with drained ricotta (4)","output":"### Answer: OKRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vegetable\n OK(acceptable\/without objection) **plus**(with) \"ricotta\" **minus its inner letters**(drained \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mathematical genius blended natural gin (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ALAN TURING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mathematical genius\n **Anagram of**(blended) NATURAL GIN.\nDefn: English \u2026, widely considered the father of theoretical computer science.\nThe man's machine:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Airport employee becomes an army officer's personal servant (6)","output":"### Answer: BATMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: an army officer's personal servant\n BAT(is this an acronym for British Airways or Airport Terminal; an airport in Brazil; or ? \u2013 I can't pin this one down) + MAN(an employee\/a worker)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Folk wisdom about weather in part of France (8)","output":"### Answer: LORRAINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of France\n LORE(folk wisdom, held by a particular group and passed from person to person) **containing**(about) RAIN(an example of \"the weather\", the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rum drunk in place to rest on a British island territory (7)","output":"### Answer: BERMUDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: British island territory\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 drunk) RUM **contained in**(in) BED(a place to rest on) + A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writer married to Italian poet and philosopher endlessly producing a hanging ornament (7)","output":"### Answer: PENDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a hanging ornament\n PEN(a writer\/something to write with) **plus**(married to) \"Dante\"(Alighieri, Italian poet and philosopher) **minus ****its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maxim about mishap involving gold (8)","output":"### Answer: APHORISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maxim\n **Anagram of**(about) MISHAP **containing**(involving) OR(the colour of gold\/yellow, in heraldry)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tiny tick (6)","output":"### Answer: MINUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tiny,tick\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026\/a brief moment in time, as in \"I'll be ready in a tick\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: British awfully jealous about top-notch French wine (10)","output":"### Answer: BEAUJOLAIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: French wine\n B(abbrev. for \"British\") + **anagram of**(awfully) JEALOUS **containing**(about) AI(A1\/top-notch grade, with the Roman numeral substitution)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish swallowing end of angler's line (4)","output":"### Answer: CORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: line\n COD(a food fish) **containing**(swallowing) **last letter of**(end of) \"angler\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saint and top monk losing bishop's shoe (5)","output":"### Answer: SABOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: shoe\n S(abbrev. for \"Saint\") **plus**(and) \"abbot\"(the top monk\/the superior in an abbey of monks) **minus**(losing) \"b\"(abbrev. for \"bishop\", in chess notation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hobbles along in total disorder (8)","output":"### Answer: SHAMBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hobbles along,total disorder\n Double defn: 2nd: A state of \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prison staff returning drug to Chalky or Dusty, say (8)","output":"### Answer: NICKNAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chalky or Dusty, say\n NCK(slang for prison) + **reversal of**(\u2026 returning) MAN(to staff\/to fill the positions in an organisation) + E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheese principally for epicurean travellers abroad (4)","output":"### Answer: FETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheese\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(principally) \"for epicurean travellers abroad\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Party chief's area of knowledge (6)","output":"### Answer: DOMAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: area of knowledge\n D)(a party\/a social function) + MAIN(chief\/principal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One business transaction left Yemeni leader in a perfect situation (7)","output":"### Answer: IDEALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a perfect situation\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + DEAL(a business transaction\/agreement) + L(abbrev. for \"left\") + **1st letter of**(\u2026 leader) \"Yemeni\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal returned seascape artist's unfinished night scene (8)","output":"### Answer: NOCTURNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: night scene\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned) CON(short for \"convict\"\/a criminal) + \"Turner\"(William, an English Romantic painter, who often pained seascapes\/marine art) **minus ****its last letter**(\u2026's unfinished)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insect on river removed danger to area by a watering hole (4,6)","output":"### Answer: BEER GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: area by a watering hole\n BEE(a social insect) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) R(abbrev. for \"river\") + **anagram of**(removed\/re-moved) DANGER."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tin and nickel originally covering old gun (6)","output":"### Answer: CANNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: old gun\n CAN(a tin\/a cylindrical container made of metal) **plus**(and) **1st letter of**(\u2026 originally) \"nickel\" + ON(covering\/placed over and touching)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confusing words by mother to child endlessly on plane (5-5)","output":"### Answer: MUMBO JUMBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confusing words\n MUM(familiar term for a mother) **plus**(to) \"boy\"(a male child) **minus ****its last letter**(endlessly) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) JUMBO(\u2026 jet, nickname for a very large airliner\/plane, originally the Boeing 747)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record holder going to fight in independent island state (8)","output":"### Answer: DJIBOUTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\n DJ(abbrev. for \"disc jockey\", one who announces and plays music records, and hence could be called a record holder) **plus**(going to) { BOUT(a fight\/a boxing or wrestling match) **contained in**(in) [I(abbrev. for \"independent\"\/not belonging to any political party) + I(abbrev. for \"island\") ] }"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legal officials working overtime on sign (8)","output":"### Answer: NOTARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legal officials\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 over) ON(working, as with an electrical appliance, say) + T(abbrev. for \"time\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ARIES(the first sign of the zodiac)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stalemate as setter's out of date (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stalemate\n I'M(\"setter's\"\/\"setter is\", with our setter using the self-referential pronoun) + PASSE(out of date\/no longer fashionable)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delight to hear statements from the defendant (6)","output":"### Answer: PLEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delight\n **Homophone of**(to hear) \"pleas\"(statements from a defendant in court, stating guilt or innocence or other points with regard to the trial)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second head of security upset secret service (6)","output":"### Answer: MOSSAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: secret service\n MO(short for \"moment\", a short period of time\/a second) + **1st letter of**(head of) \"security\" + SAD(upset\/unhappy).\nDefn: \u2026 of Israel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Youngster given drug on lump of sugar? (4)","output":"### Answer: CUBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lump of sugar\n CUB(a youngster\/the young of a carnivorous mammal such as a fox) **plus**(given) E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy).\nDefn: \u2026, usually in the shape of, well, a cube."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oxygen coming in a little lower, excellent source of fuel (8)","output":"### Answer: COALFACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of fuel\n O(symbol for the chemical element, oxygen) **contained in**(coming in) [ CALF(a little\/a young bovine animal, a low-er\/one that would low\/moo) + ACE(slang for excellent\/very good) ].\nDefn: Part of a mine with exposed coal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Muted sound when treacherous fascist backed (3-3)","output":"### Answer: WAH-WAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muted sound\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backed) HAW-HAW(Lord, nickname of various persons broadcasting fascist\/Nazi propaganda to the UK from Germany during WW2).\nDefn: \u2026 produced on musical instruments \u2013 eg. on brass instruments by alternatively applying and removing a mute"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flying pig? (6)","output":"### Answer: GANNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: pig\n Cryptic defn: Slang for a greedy person, which is also the name of a large seabird, a flying creature."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comment on article not finished off (8)","output":"### Answer: ANNOTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comment\n AN(an article in grammar) + NOT + ATE(finished off\/consumed).\nDefn: \u2026, as a verb."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Might one be looking up a Spoonerism for Mrs Malaprop? (11)","output":"### Answer: BIRDWATCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might one be looking up\n Spoonerism for \"Word Botcher\"(a description of Mrs Malaprop, the character in the play, The Rivals, who often uses the wrong word, similar sounding to the correct one).\nDefn: \u2026, specifically at birds up in the trees or sky."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arresting boxing scrap, very exciting (4-6)","output":"### Answer: NAIL-BITING \n ### Explanation: Definition: very exciting\n NAILING(arresting\/catching, say, a criminal) **containing**(boxing) BIT(scrap\/a small or amount of what is left after the greater part has been used)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second US president back in A&E \u2014 cause of dysentery? (7)","output":"### Answer: AMOEBAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause of dysentery\n [ MO(short for a moment in time\/a second) + **reversal of**(\u2026 back) ABE(diminutive of the name Abraham, first name of former US president, Lincoln) ] **contained in**(in) [A & E].\nDefn: \u2026 which are tiny unicellular organisms, a species of which are intestinal parasites."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Potential success is in doughnuts or fried onions with salt (6,4)","output":"### Answer: RISING STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Potential success\n IS ***contained in***(in) RINGS(circular objects, examples of which are doughnuts and fried onion rings) **plus**(with) TAR(like salt, slang for a sailor)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish stick bought at seaside (4)","output":"### Answer: ROCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish,stick bought at seaside\n Double defn: 1st: Rockfish, a marine fish; and 2nd: A stick of hard confectionary, often sold in seaside resorts, such as Blackpool and Brighton, and flavoured with peppermint or spearmint."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Container for flowers, little one filled with primroses initially on plot (5,3)","output":"### Answer: PLANT POT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Container for flowers\n [ TOT(a little one\/a very young child) **containing**(filled with) **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"primroses\" ] **placed after**(on) PLAN(a plot\/a detailed course of action for achieving something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sept, Nov Dec remains (6)","output":"### Answer: EMBERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: remains\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the last bits\/remains of September, November and December after abbreviation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: County boundary approached by member of colony (6)","output":"### Answer: ANTRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: County\n RIM(a boundary\/an edge) **placed after**(approached) ANT(a member of a colony of, well, ants).\nDefn: \u2026 of Northern Ireland"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One with deep ground in which body finally buried, watchful (4-4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN-EYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: watchful\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ground) [ ONE **plus**(with) DEEP ] **containing**(in which \u2026 buried) **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"body\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal slain in North Arabian desert \u2014 we are all in it together (2,3,2,2,6)","output":"### Answer: NO MAN IS AN ISLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: we are all in it together\n **Anagram of**(Criminal) SLAIN **contained in**(in) [ N(abbrev. for \"north\") + OMANI(one from the Arabic state of Oman) + SAND(a sandy area, a desert, say) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where informal expressions found to align with Syrian code, oddly translated (5,10)","output":"### Answer: SLANG DICTIONARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where informal expressions found\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 translated) [TO ALIGN **plus**(with) SYRIAN + **1st and 3rd letters of**(\u2026, oddly) \"code\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stick all fingers and thumbs right into sponge cake (10)","output":"### Answer: BATTENBERG \n ### Explanation: Definition: cake\n BAT(a stick\/a club) + TEN(the number of all fingers and thumbs) + [ R(abbrev. for \"right\") **contained in**(into) BEG(to sponge\/to obtain money or food without doing anything in return) ].\nAn artistic variant:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setter throwing up egg and a piece of chicken (7)","output":"### Answer: GELATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Setter\n **Reversal of**(throwing up, in a down clue) [ NIT(the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect) **plus**(and) A + LEG(a piece of chicken).\nDefn: \u2026\/a substance that helps a liquid or semi-liquid become solid or thicker\/set."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Double first's ultimate achievement (4)","output":"### Answer: TWIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Double\n **Last letter of**(\u2026's ultimate) \"first\" + WIN(an achievement\/a triumph)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posts soldiers to guard heavy artillery, initially two in position (3-5)","output":"### Answer: JOB-SHARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: two in position\n JOBS(posts\/positions in an organisation) + RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers in the British army) **containing**(to guard) **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, initially) \"heavy artillery\".\nDefn: Two people each working part-time doing the same job."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discover the truth about doctor during convention (6)","output":"### Answer: RUMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discover the truth about\n MB(abbrev. for \"Medicinae Baccalaureus\"\/Bachelor of Medicine\/a doctor) **contained in**(during) RULE(convention\/the normal or customary state of things, as in \"\u2026 the exception rather than the rule\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fund cultivation of vines east of Meursault (6)","output":"### Answer: INVEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fund\n **Anagram of**(cultivation of) [VINES + **last letter of**(east of, in an across clue) \"Meursault\"]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Someone emptied out case to find drug (8)","output":"### Answer: SEDATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drug\n \"Someone\" **minus all its inner letters**(emptied) + DATIVE(in grammar, one of the cases\/forms of a noun, adjective or pronoun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dam river that is wide going west (4)","output":"### Answer: WEIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dam\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 going west, in an across clue) [ R(abbrev. for \"river\") + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is) + W(abbrev. for \"wide\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Schedule this month's one that can't be changed (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: SET IN STONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that can't be changed\n SET(to schedule\/to make arrangements for something to be done, as in \"to set someone to do a task\") + INST(abbrev. for \"instant\" indicating this\/present month, as in \"your letter of the 16th inst.\") + ONE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pretty fine engraving (8)","output":"### Answer: FETCHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretty\n F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + ETCHING(an engraving\/a print produced by carving on a surface).\nA fetching etching:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wipe out daughter in card game (4)","output":"### Answer: UNDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wipe out\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") **contained in**(in) UNO(a card game using a specially printed deck).\nDefn: \u2026\/cancel the effects of a previous action)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piece of land returned in slander case (4)","output":"### Answer: ACRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of land\n **Reversal of**(returned \u2026) **hidden in**(in) \"slander case\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Free seats bound to be grabbed in caf\u00e9s (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TEA SHOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: caf\u00e9s\n **Anagram of**(Free) SEATS **containing**(\u2026 to be grabbed) HOP(to bound\/to jump a short distance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rushes broken by May storms (10)","output":"### Answer: HURRICANES \n ### Explanation: Definition: storms\n HURRIES(rushes\/moves with haste) **containing**(broken by) CAN(may, indicating the possibility of something being done)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emperor's last letter penned in vehicle (4)","output":"### Answer: CZAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emperor\n Z(last letter in the English alphabet) **contained in**(penned in) CAR(a motor vehicle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manor in France where setter's come back for cheese (8)","output":"### Answer: HALLOUMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\n HALL(a manor\/a large country house with land) + O\u00d9(French for \"where\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 come back) I'M(setter's, with the setter using the self-referential pronoun).\n\u2026 that doesn't melt:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Raucous-sounding call over wood (6)","output":"### Answer: CROAKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raucous-sounding\n CRY(call\/shout) **containing**(over) OAK(wood from the, well, oak tree)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Routine enthrals old time musicians (6)","output":"### Answer: SEXTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: musicians\n SET(routine\/fixed as the procedure to be followed) **containing**(enthrals) [ EX-(prefix indicating \"former\"\/old) + T(abbrev. for \"time\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wash blue tights first (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HOSE DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wash\n DOWN(blue\/feeling sad) **placed after**(\u2026 first) HOSE(tights\/close fitting garments for women covering legs, hips and bottom."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unesco scheme has not succeeded for snow leopard (5)","output":"### Answer: OUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: snow leopard\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 scheme) \"Unesco\" **minus**(has not) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"succeeded\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stays away from direct sunlight (6,5)","output":"### Answer: STEERS CLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stays away from\n STEER(to direct\/to control the movement of) + S(abbrev. for \"sun\") + CLEAR(light\/free of cloud, and with much natural light)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First of teak inlaid carvings on new sitar is beautifully designed (8)","output":"### Answer: ARTISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: beautifully designed\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(First of) \"teak inlaid carvings\" **placed below**(on, in a down clue) **anagram of**(new) SITAR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friendly way the egotist affected keeps working (4,2,3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: EASY TO GET ON WITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friendly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 affected) WAY THE EGOTIST **containing**(keeps) ON(working, as with an electrical appliance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go off carrying little house for one's guinea pig (6)","output":"### Answer: RODENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: guinea pig\n ROT(to go off\/to decay and become inedible) **containing**(carrying) DEN(a little house\/a hideout for one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friend's lost key found by door (3)","output":"### Answer: MAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: found by door\n \"mate\"(informal term for \"friend\") **minus**(\u2026's lost) \"e\"(in music, the keynote\/first note of the E major key\/scale)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quick pole dance finally gets party animated (7,2)","output":"### Answer: LIVENED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: animated\n LIVE(quick\/animated) + N(abbrev. for \"north\", one of the geographic poles) + **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"dance\" **plus**(gets) DUP(abbrev. for the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evoke sympathy when husband in coach tour accident died (5,1,5)","output":"### Answer: TOUCH A CHORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evoke sympathy\n H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026 accident) COACH TOUR + D(abbrev. for \"died\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rant after Edward's new company uniform gets egg on (9)","output":"### Answer: ENCOURAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: egg on\n RANT(to rage\/to express anger) **placed under**(after, in a down clue) [ E(abbrev. for \"Edward\", as in \"ER\"?) + N(abbrev. for \"new\") + CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial concern, say) + U(abbrev. for \"uniform\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Managed taking bags with rifles through (8)","output":"### Answer: RANSACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rifles through\n RAN(managed, an organisation, say) **plus**(taking) SACKS(large bags made of strong material)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resign following a top criminal's reprieve (6)","output":"### Answer: ACQUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: reprieve\n QUIT(to resign\/to relinquish a position) **placed below**(following, in a down clue) [A + **1st letter of**(top, in a down clue) \"criminal\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No sense in punishing weaknesses \u2013 it's out of line (5)","output":"### Answer: ASKEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of line\n \"sense\" **deleted from**(No \u2026 in) **anagram of**(punishing) \"weaknesses\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Briefly informed about situation (3)","output":"### Answer: LOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: situation\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 about) \"told\"(informed\/given knowledge of) **minus ****its last letter**(Briefly \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026\/in life, the circumstances one finds oneself in."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A character seen on autumn break (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FALL APART \n ### Explanation: Definition: break\n [ A + PART(a character\/a role in, say, a play) ] **placed after**(seen on) FALL(American term for \"autumn\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Posh politician held by detective throws down (5)","output":"### Answer: DUMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: throws down\n [ U(posh\/upper class) + MP(abbrev. for \"Member of Parliament\", an elected politician) ] **contained in**(held by) DS(abbrev. for \"detective sergeant\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work helping to overcome drug use (9)","output":"### Answer: OPERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: use\n OP(abbrev. for \"opus\"\/a literary or musical composition) + RATION(a helping\/a quantity of something, say, food given to one) **containing**(to overcome) E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drive up wall in old car, not side of banking (5)","output":"### Answer: ANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drive up wall\n \"banger\"(an old car, one that is falling apart) **minus its leftmost letter**(not side of) \"banking\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hum original piece of Mahler in market (5)","output":"### Answer: SMELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hum\n **1st letter of**(original piece of) \"Mahler\" **contained in**(in) SELL(to market\/to promote, say, an idea).\nAnswer: \"Hum\" is an unpleasant \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: American swinger a liar ties up (9)","output":"### Answer: AERIALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: American swinger\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 up) A LIAR TIES.\nDefn: A mainly American term for a \"swinger\", not one engaging in partner-swapping sex, but one performing acrobatics high above the ground on tightropes or trapezes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A tale about female showing warmth and kindness (7)","output":"### Answer: AFFABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing warmth and kindness\n [ A + FABLE(a tale conveying a moral) ] **containing**(about) F(abbrev. for \"female\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bloomer made by former world leaders (7)","output":"### Answer: MAYBUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bloomer\n MAY(Theresa, once UK PM) + BUSH(George, once US President) \u2013 former world leaders.\nOnline references seem to indicate an enumeration of 3,4 and no 7."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Say I clobber contacts? (7)","output":"### Answer: EYEWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: contacts\n **Homophone of**(Say) \"I\" + WEAR(clothing\/garb).\nDefn: \u2026\/contact lenses are examples\/?."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We deliver subpoenas etc (those starting court action) (7)","output":"### Answer: SERVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: We deliver subpoenas etc,those starting court action\n Double defn: 1st: What you might call \"process-servers\" who deliver\/serve legal documents like subpoenas, etc.; and 2nd: The tennis or badminton players who serve\/start play in court by hitting the ball or shuttlecock."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One who tries a devil in hearing (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTEMPTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who tries\n A + **homophone of**(\u2026 in hearing) TEMPTER(The \u2026, with a capital T\/the Devil\/Satan seen as tempting people into sin)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working? Way to get over bit of ennui for a start! (5)","output":"### Answer: ONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: start\n ON(working, as with an electric appliance) + ST(abbrev. for \"street\"\/a way\/a thoroughfare) **containing**(to get over) **1st letter of**(bit of) \"ennui\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't get up right away as Light Infantry and earl entered? (3,2)","output":"### Answer: LIE IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't get up right away\n LI(abbrev. for \"Light Infantry\") **plus**(and) E(abbrev. for \"earl\") + IN(entered\/came inside)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After casting, lands more fish (3,6)","output":"### Answer: RED SALMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n **Anagram of**(After casting) LANDS MORE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rubbish sparkling wine mostly drunk by partners (5)","output":"### Answer: WASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\n \"Asti\"(a light sparkling wine from the Asti region in Italy) **minus ****its last letter**(\u2026 mostly) **contained in**(drunk by) W,E(abbrev. for \"west\" and \"east\", partners in the card game of bridge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peer dates fools in Dire Straits? (9)","output":"### Answer: DESPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Dire Straits\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fools) Peer dates."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chess win in two moves? My wife is mine! (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FOOLS MATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chess win in two moves\n Cryptic defn: Setter is self-deprecatingly refering to his wife\/mate.\nDefn: In a chess game, a checkmate\/a win in two moves by the player of the black pieces."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lord, for example, tucking into Whopper (5)","output":"### Answer: LIEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lord\n EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/for example) **contained in**(tucking into) LIE(a whopper\/a gross or blatant lie)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I've a ball partying with drop of ale on tap (9)","output":"### Answer: AVAILABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: on tap\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 partying \u2026) [I'VE A BALL **plus**(with) **1st letter of**(drop of) \"ale\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At home, about to open a Bud to get lively (7)","output":"### Answer: ANIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: get lively\n **Reversal of**(\u2026, about) IN(at home\/not out of one's house) **contained in**(to open) [A + MATE(bud or buddy\/American term for \"friend\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brown cut short demagogue's childish outburst (7)","output":"### Answer: TANTRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: childish outburst\n TAN(a yellowish-brown colour) + \"Trump\"(Donald, a famous example of a demagogue\/a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people) **minus ****its last letter**(cut short \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little drink and last of rioja creates excitement (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: excitement\n DRAM(a little drink of whisky or other spirits) **plus**(and) **last letter of**(last of) \"rioja\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maiden upset with gut size (9)","output":"### Answer: MAGNITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: size\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset \u2026) [MAIDEN **plus**(with) GUT]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rod small? Express disapproval about weather ultimately! (5)","output":"### Answer: STRUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rod\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + TUT(\u2026 or \"tut-tut\", an expression of disapproval) **containing**(about) **last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"weather\".\nDefn:  \u2026 in a framework that takes compressive load."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group of ships on loch in expedition? (9)","output":"### Answer: FLEETNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: expedition\n FLEET(a group of ships) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) NESS(name of a large freshwater lake\/loch in Scotland, famous for its \"monster\").\nDefn: \u2026\/speed in doing something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crapulent royal fed a long drink? (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: YARD OF ALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: long drink\n **Anagram of**(Crapulent\/drunken) ROYAL FED A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In the case, criminal is wavering (9)","output":"### Answer: HESITANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wavering\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, criminal) IN THE CASE.\nDefn: \u2026, as a noun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers shagged in bed? (7)","output":"### Answer: RETIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in bed\n RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers, the corps of the British army providing engineering and other technical support) + TIRED(shagged\/exhausted).\nDefn: \u2026 at the end of the day."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Send up groups covering Free and Steps (7)","output":"### Answer: STRIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steps\n **Reversal of**(Send up, in a down clue) SETS(groups\/collections of similar items) **containing**(covering) RID(to free\/to relieve of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A large blue permit (5)","output":"### Answer: ALLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: permit\n A + L(abbrev. for \"large\") + LOW(blue\/feeling sad)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disease magician catches close to London (5)","output":"### Answer: MANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disease\n MAGE(a magician) **containing**(catches) **last letter of**(close to) \"London\".\nDefn: \u2026 that forms scabs on mammals' skins."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dance sexily at first with topless Serpent (5)","output":"### Answer: SAMBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 at first) \"sexily\" **plus**(with) \"mamba\"(a highly venomous African snake\/serpent) **minus ****its 1st letter**(topless \u2026).\nA natural exponent, dancing sexily:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A slice of chorizo needed, as far as one can see (7)","output":"### Answer: HORIZON \n ### Explanation: Definition: as far as one can see \n **Hidden in**(A slice of) \"chorizo needed\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Baseball player's pet singer? (7)","output":"### Answer: CATCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baseball player\n CAT(an example\/? of a pet) + CHER(American singer and actress)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Middleman's oddly abandoned notion (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: notion\n \"Middleman\" **minus ****its 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th letters**(\u2026's oddly abandoned)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top actress playing for them, say (10)","output":"### Answer: SPECTATORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: them, say\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 playing) TOP ACTRESS.\nDefn: \u2026, ie. those who might be watching an actress playing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The Lord has one for each letting in light (6)","output":"### Answer: PRAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Lord has one\n PER(each\/per person, say) **containing**(letting in) RAY(light, specifically, a narrow beam of light).\nDefn: \u2026, viz. the one called the Lord's."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Came to a vigil in the graveyard at last (8)","output":"### Answer: AWAKENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Came to\n A + WAKE(a vigil for a deceased one) + **last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 at last) \"in the graveyard\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely stormy night here movement's not natural] (9)","output":"### Answer: SYNTHETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: not natural\n **1st and last letters, respectively, of**(Extremely) \"stormy night here\" + TIC(an uncontrollable muscle movement).\nDefn: \u2026\/artificial.\n[I assume the square brackets are typos]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Setter values cross (5)","output":"### Answer: IRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cross\n [ I RATE ](\"setter values\", with our setter using the self-referential pronoun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Devon and Cornwall listener's vow (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: vow\n SW(abbrev. for \"South West\", specifically of England, the area where Devon and Cornwall are situated) + EAR(listener\/the organ for listening)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emphasise policy must follow European articles (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emphasise\n LINE(policy\/a prescribed course of action or thinking, as in \"to toe the line\") **placed after**(must follow) UN,DER(two European articles in grammar, one French and one German)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Look again for academic work (8)","output":"### Answer: RESEARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: academic work\n RE-(prefix indicating some action is performed again) + SEARCH(to look for)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like shoulders of beef or lamb, they can be smoked (6)","output":"### Answer: JOINTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they can be smoked\n Examples of which\/like are shoulders of beef or lamb cooked and served.\nDefn: Slang for cannabis cigarettes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pope endlessly fiddling with his holy principles (10)","output":"### Answer: PHILOSOPHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: principles\n \"Pope\" **minus ****its last letter**(endlessly) + **anagram of**(fiddling with) HIS HOLY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Almost nobody here at midday (4)","output":"### Answer: NOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: midday\n \"no one\"(nobody\/not a soul) **minus ****its last letter**(Almost \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrongfully arrest the first of dodgy dealers (7)","output":"### Answer: TRADERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dealers\n **Anagram of**(Wrongfully) [ARREST + **1st letter of**(the first of) \"dodgy\"],"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Location of a debutante's first gown (7)","output":"### Answer: ADDRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Location\n A + **1st letter of**(\u2026's first) \"debutante\" + DRESS(an example of which is a gown)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neat hospital worker (7)","output":"### Answer: ORDERLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neat,hospital worker\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Originally introduced the aphorism 'love your country' (5)","output":"### Answer: ITALY \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Originally) \"introduced the aphorism 'love your\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make a comment that's awfully verbose (7)","output":"### Answer: OBSERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make a comment\n **Anagram of**(awfully) VERBOSE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Real and current (6)","output":"### Answer: ACTUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Real,current\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026\/existing now, as opposed to what might be in the future, as in \"actual gains in the market is no indication of future performance\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elaborate charade about time left for city feature (9)","output":"### Answer: CATHEDRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: city feature\n [ **Anagram of**(Elaborate) CHARADE **containing**(about) T(abbrev. for \"time\") ] + L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sounds like Hemingway is serious (7)","output":"### Answer: EARNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: serious\n **Homophone of**(Sounds like) \"Ernest\"(Hemingway, American author)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ties rocking horse's tail with pin (13)","output":"### Answer: RELATIONSHIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ties\n **Anagram of**(rocking) [HORSE'S TAIL **plus**(with) PIN]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: West End composer went ahead and took a trip (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAVELLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: took a trip\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 End) \"West\" + RAVEL(Maurice, French composer) + LED(went ahead\/at the head of a group)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: If reporting rain or sunny spells, for example (7)","output":"### Answer: WHETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: If\n **Homophone of**(reporting) \"weather\"(examples of which\/for example, are \"rain or sunny spells\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appreciated conclusion about job yet unfinished (7)","output":"### Answer: ENJOYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appreciated\n END(conclusion\/finish) **containing**(about) \"job yet\" **minus its last letters, respectively**(unfinished)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sonatina played endlessly in many a country (7)","output":"### Answer: NATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: many a country\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 played) [ \"Sonatina\" **minus ****its last letter**(\u2026 endlessly) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Her Majesty not disguising herself in rubber (6)","output":"### Answer: ERASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: rubber\n ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", Her Majesty) + [ AS ER ](as herself\/not disguising herself).\nA non-rubber rubber:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intimate meal with no starter (5)","output":"### Answer: INNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intimate\n \"dinner\"(the evening meal) **minus ****its 1st letter**(with no starter).\nDefn: \u2026\/private and personal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composer didn't have 'unfinished', with end of symphony penned (5)","output":"### Answer: HAYDN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\n \"hadn't\"(had not\/didn't have) **minus ****its last letter**('unfinished') **containing**(with \u2026 penned) **last letter of**(end of) \"symphony\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird or insect beside plant stem (9)","output":"### Answer: CORMORANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n [OR + ANT(a social insect) ] **placed after**(beside) CORM(a swollen stem base of plants such as crocuses)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sham flier heading north in gannet, acting like magpie? (9)","output":"### Answer: PILFERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: acting like magpie\n [ **Anagram of**(Sham) FLIER + N(abbrev. for \"north\") ] **contained in**(in) PIG(a greedy person\/a gannet).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. one who obsessively collects things."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Under spruce, hole's opening (5)","output":"### Answer: NEATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Under\n NEAT(spruce\/well groomed) + **1st letter of**(\u2026's opening) \"hole\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shag explorer lying back, commander (7)","output":"### Answer: TOBACCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shag\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 lying back) CABOT(Joh, or Giovanni Caboto, Italian explorer) + CO(abbrev. for \"commanding officer\").\nDefn: A coarse cut kind of which is \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rogue payment in the news (7)","output":"### Answer: CURRENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the news\n CUR(a rogue\/a contemptible man) + RENT(payment for use of a property or equipment)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Squawk by old bird, though not old bird! (5)","output":"### Answer: MACAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: not old bird\n CAW(squawk\/the harsh cry of a crow or similar bid) **placed after**(by) MA(informal term for \"mother\", or an old lady\/old bird).\nBlue feathers:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money returned \u2014 woof! (3)","output":"### Answer: YAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: woof\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returned) PAY(money earned for doing regular work).\nDefn: \u2026\/a dog's bark."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird \u2014 tit (5)","output":"### Answer: BOOBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird,tit\n Double defn: 1st: A large tropical seabird; and 2nd: Like \u2026, slang for a woman's breast.\nBlue feet and  grey beak or red feet and blue beak \u2026 take your pick:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrible fear in turkey, seeing gull (7)","output":"### Answer: DEFRAUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: gull\n **Anagram of**(Terrible) FEAR **contained in**(in) DUD(a turkey\/a flop).\nDefn: To \u2026\/deceive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swallow against birds flying west (7)","output":"### Answer: CONSUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swallow\n CON(an argument against, as opposed to \"pro\") + **reversal of**(\u2026 flying west, in an across clue) EMUS(flightless birds from Australia)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: About right, brief idea for currency (5)","output":"### Answer: FRANC \n ### Explanation: Definition: currency\n R(abbrev. for \"right\") **contained in**(About \u2026, \u2026) \"fancy\"(an idea\/an unfounded thought) **minus ****its last letter**(brief \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shake tree, perhaps, where there's cuckoo I feed a lot (9)","output":"### Answer: DEFOLIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shake tree, perhaps\n **Anagram of**(cuckoo) I FEED A LOT.\nDefn: To remove leaves from a tree, one way is to \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Birds in tree almost caught by dogs (9)","output":"### Answer: COCKERELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Birds\n \"elm\"(a deciduous tree) **minus ****its last letter**(almost) **contained in**(caught by) COCKERS(small spaniels)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: More than one bird rises up, it's said? (5)","output":"### Answer: RHEAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than one bird\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, it's said) \"rears\"(rises up on hind legs, as with horses and other animals).\nDistantly related and distant look-alikes of the flightless ostriches and emus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Novel is by all contributors initially referring to language unit (8)","output":"### Answer: SYLLABIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: referring to language unit\n **Anagram of**(Novel) [IS BY ALL + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"contributors\" ].\nDefn: Of\/refering to \"syllable\" a unit of language pronunciation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Queen caught by pelican, neatly (4)","output":"### Answer: ANNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Queen\n **Hidden in**(caught by) \"pelican, neatly\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Venom bound to stuff a bunny (8)","output":"### Answer: ACRIMONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Venom\n RIM(bound\/a boundary\/an edge) **contained in**(to stuff) [A + CONY(a rabbit) ]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unfortunate scrap defended by jerk (6)","output":"### Answer: TRAGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unfortunate\n RAG(a scrap\/a small piece, say, of cloth) **contained in**(defended by) TIC(a jerk\/an uncontrollable muscle movement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird after song for competition (5,5)","output":"### Answer: ROUND ROBIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: competition\n ROBIN(a bird with a red breast or other colourful markings) **placed after**(after) ROUND(a song for 3 or more voices, each singing the same theme, but in turn).\nDefn: \u2026 in which each competitor plays in turn against every other."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Controlled strike at parrot in windy park (6,4)","output":"### Answer: KARATE CHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Controlled strike\n [AT + ECHO(to parrot\/to repeat the same that's voiced by someone else) ] **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(windy\/twisting) PARK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ultimate characters seen in the magnificent Coptic church make an impression (4)","output":"### Answer: ETCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: make an impression\n **Last letters, respectively, of**(Ultimate characters seen in) \"the magnificent Coptic church\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corporation documents, puffed up (5)","output":"### Answer: TUMID \n ### Explanation: Definition: puffed up\n TUM(short for \"tummy\"\/one's stomach\/corporation) + ID(abbrev. for \"identification\"\/documents proving such).\nDefn: \u2026\/swollen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contract secured by quail for device used on American rails (10)","output":"### Answer: COWCATCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: device used on American rails\n CATCH(to contract an illness) **contained in**(secured by) COWER(to quail\/to show fear by crouching down).\nDefn: \u2026, the rails, that is, that trains run on, and not the birds.\n\u2026 to sit on when not catching cows, bisons, etc"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Herb has heard bird (5)","output":"### Answer: THYME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Herb\n **Homophone of**(has heard) \"time\"(a prison sentence\/\"bird\" in slang)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dove, one perched on hand after uplifting eclipse (8)","output":"### Answer: PACIFIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dove\n [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **placed above**(perched on, in a down clue) FIST(one's hand with fingers clenched) ] **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **reversal of**(uplifting) CAP(to eclipse\/to outdo\/surpass).\nDefn: \u2026, one who advocates peace not war."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Laud vet following surgery after duck produced eggs (8)","output":"### Answer: OVULATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: produced eggs\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 following surgery) LAUD VET **placed below**(after, in a down clue) O(letter representing 0 runs\/a \"duck\" in cricket scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leader of Conservatives in bumbling oaf is humiliating disaster (6)","output":"### Answer: FIASCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: humiliating disaster\n **1st letter of**(Leader of) \"Conservatives\" **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(bumbling) OAF IS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cook cooks old birds (6)","output":"### Answer: DODOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: old birds\n DO(to cook\/to falsify, as in \"to do the books\") + DOES(cooks\/singular form of \"to do\").\nDefn: Alternative spelling of the plural of \"dodo\"\/an old, in fact extinct, bird."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bottom on turf, great tackle (4)","output":"### Answer: FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tackle\n **Last letter of**(Bottom on, in a down clue) \"turf\" + ACE(great\/excellent!).\nDefn: \u2026\/to confront and deal with)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird laugh (4)","output":"### Answer: LARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird,laugh\n Double defn: 2nd: A \u2026\/something that causes laughter\/a prank."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some fugitive, as yet loose (4)","output":"### Answer: EASY \n ### Explanation: Definition: loose\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"fugitive, as yet\".\nDefn: \u2026\/descriptive of one inclined to casual sexual encounters or relationships."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink distributed in eastern US (9)","output":"### Answer: SAUTERNES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n **Anagram of**(distributed in) EASTERN US.\nDefn: A French sweet wine from the region of the same name."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Officer at sea bawling out sailor upsets newcomers at start (5)","output":"### Answer: BOSUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Officer at sea\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 at start) \"bawling out sailor upsets newcomers\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Club has outside somewhere to swim (5)","output":"### Answer: BATHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere to swim\n BAT(a club) + **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 outside) \"has\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One unfairly blamed is rested, inspiring better English attempt (9)","output":"### Answer: SCAPEGOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One unfairly blamed\n SAT(rested on a seat) **containing**(inspiring) [ CAP(to better\/to outdo) + E(abbrev. for \"English\") + GO(an attempt\/a try at something) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aren't at all trained for dance (10)","output":"### Answer: TARANTELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 trained) AREN'T AT ALL.\n: emergency therapy after being bitten by this?:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Successor of Ambassador, Irish (4)","output":"### Answer: HEIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Successor\n HE(abbrev. for \"His Excellency\", a form of address for an ambassador) + IR(abbrev. for \"Irish\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Partner kind with prisoner (7)","output":"### Answer: CONSORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Partner\n SORT(kind\/type) **placed after**(with) CON(short for \"convict\", a prisoner)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First loch to feature in article \u2013 it's emblematic (7)","output":"### Answer: THISTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's emblematic\n [ IST(1st\/first, with the Roman numeral substitution) + L(abbrev. for \"loch\") ] **contained in**(to feature in) THE(article in English grammar).\nDefn: \u2026, as used by the Scottish."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finished first helpings of everything at table? Pig! (7)","output":"### Answer: OVEREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pig\n OVER(finshed\/completed) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(first helpings of) \"everything at table\".\nDefn: To \u2026 like, well, a pig."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eerie with first appearance of antipathy for love? Horrible! (7)","output":"### Answer: GHASTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horrible\n \"ghostly\"(eerie\/unreal) + **1st letter of**(first appearance of) \"antipathy\" **replacing**(with \u2026 for) \"o\"(letter representing 0\/love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disadvantage of small horse (4)","output":"### Answer: SNAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disadvantage\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + NAG(an old or unhealthy horse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: After graduate comes to essential point, assess court official (10)","output":"### Answer: MAGISTRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: court official\n MA(abbrev. for \"Master of Arts\", a graduate) **plus**(comes to) GIST(the essential point of a speech or text) + **plus**(After \u2026) RATE(to assess\/to judge the value of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Avoiding pub maybe, not present to receive money (9)","output":"### Answer: ABSTINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avoiding pub maybe\n ABSENT(not present\/being somewhere else) **containing**(to receive) TIN(slang for \"money\").\nDefn: \u2026, and hence abstaining from alcohol (or crisps or pub food)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: At audition rocked in leather (5)","output":"### Answer: SUEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: leather\n **Homophone of**(At audition) \"swayed\"(rocked to and fro)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Review of rent day to be widely discussed online (5)","output":"### Answer: TREND \n ### Explanation: Definition: to be widely discussed online\n **Anagram of**(Review of) RENT + D(abbrev. for \"day\").\nDefn: \u2026, as the subject of many posts on social media."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tough owner's horses, not half-decent (9)","output":"### Answer: STRINGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tough\n STRING(collective noun for horses owned by an individual person or entity) + \"decent\" **minus its first 3 letters**(not half\u2026).\nDefn:  \u2026\/strict."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A little way along, discards a bothersome item of footwear (5)","output":"### Answer: SABOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: item of footwear\n **Hidden in**(A little way along) \"discards a bothersome\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unqualified \u2013 a new Church statement (9)","output":"### Answer: UTTERANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: statement\n UTTER(unqualified\/absolute) + A + N(abbrev. for \"new\") + CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: President is in from France \u2013 what's brought about that? Force ignored at start (10)","output":"### Answer: EISENHOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: President\n [IS + EN(from France\/French for \"in\") ] **contained in**(\u2026's brought about that) EH?(a sound to express inquiry\/\"what?\") + \"power\"(force, loosely speaking\/might) **minus ****its 1st letter**(ignored at start).\nDefn: Former \u2026 of the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beginning northern climb (7)","output":"### Answer: NASCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginning\n N(abbrev. for \"northern\") + ASCENT(a climb)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One with potential beginning to entertain the French (7)","output":"### Answer: STARLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with potential\n START(the beginning) **containing**(to entertain) LE(French for the article \"the\").\nDefn: A young actress with potential to become a star."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mixture of, oddly, barley and whiskey (4)","output":"### Answer: BREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mixture\n **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(oddly) \"barley\" **plus**(and) W(letter represented by \"whiskey\", in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It might be buttered in historic Scottish place (5)","output":"### Answer: SCONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It might be buttered,historic Scottish place\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yet to iron slips, getting reputation? (9)","output":"### Answer: NOTORIETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: reputation\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 slips) YET TO IRON.\nDefn: \u2026 for some bad quality or bad deed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New bar pianist widely supported (10)","output":"### Answer: BIPARTISAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: widely supported\n **Anagram of**(New) bar pianist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pass over worker scoffing one breakfast item? (9)","output":"### Answer: CROISSANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: breakfast item\n CROSS(to pass over\/go over to the other side, as with a road, say) + ANT(a social insect, one that belongs to the worker caste) **containing**(scoffing) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Four identical notes about a private conversation? (4-1-4)","output":"### Answer: TETE-A-TETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: private conversation\n TE,TE,TE,TE(4 of the same note on the musical sol-fa scale) **containing**(about) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They might poke fun at posers? (7)","output":"### Answer: TEASERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They might poke fun at,posers\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 that will tease your brain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brilliance of ultimately charming new arrivals? (7)","output":"### Answer: GLITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brilliance\n **Last letter of**(ultimately) \"charming\" + LITTER(new born babies\/arrivals at one time of an animal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Place to walk one's going to by the sound of it (5)","output":"### Answer: AISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place to walk\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 by the sound of it) \"I'll\"(I will\/one is going to\/intending to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contest on equal footing over time (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contest\n EVEN(on equal footing\/equally balanced) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) T(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meander, getting trade maybe (4)","output":"### Answer: WIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: trade maybe\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, a trade wind that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Going on record, account penned by non-drinkers is woolly stuff (6)","output":"### Answer: ALPACA \n ### Explanation: Definition: woolly stuff\n [ LP(abbrev. for \"long playing record\" of music recorded and played) **placed before**(Going on \u2026, \u2026) AC(abbrev. for \"account\", one you have with your bank, say) ] **contained in**(penned by) AA(abbrev. for \"Alcoholics Anonymous\", support group for ex-drinkers becoming non-drinkers).\nFrom this:  to this:    (the wool, not the mammal, of course)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Allocating roles to defend line protecting the king (8)","output":"### Answer: CASTLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: protecting the king\n CASTING(allocating roles to actors and actresses, in a play or movie) **containing**(to defend) L(abbrev. for \"line\").\nDefn: In chess, a move \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: With musical backing, orator shows clipped style (8)","output":"### Answer: STACCATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: clipped style\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backing) CATS(a musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber) **placed before**(With \u2026, \u2026) CATO(the Younger, a noted Roman orator).\nDefn: A style of performing music with each note separated from the others, similar to clipped speech with short, sharp vowel sounds and clear pronunciation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Friends given the most common component of breeze block (6)","output":"### Answer: OPPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: block\n OPPOS(slang for \"friends\") + E(the most common component\/letter in the word \"breeze\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: President dismissing Republican to get refreshment (4)","output":"### Answer: CHAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: refreshment\n \"chair\"(president\/person heading a committee, board or organisation) **minus**(dismissing) \"R\"(abbrev. for a member of the Republican party).\nDefn: \u2026, viz. drink made from tea leaves, milk, sugar and sometimes spices."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cryptically, it is a busy commercial area (4,6)","output":"### Answer: CITY CENTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a busy commercial area\n A reverse clue (Cryptically): **Middle letters of**(**CENTRE**) **CITY gives**( \u2026 is) IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Asian sultanate, British-administered, that is to the west (6)","output":"### Answer: BRUNEI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian sultanate\n B(abbrev. for \"British\") -RUN(-administered) + **reversal of**(\u2026 to the west, in an across clue) IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Person who gets paid cash advance (8)","output":"### Answer: PROPOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: advance\n PRO(short for \"professional\"\/a person who gets paid for, playing sports, say) + POUND(cash in the UK).\nDefn: \u2026\/put forward an idea or theory for consideration."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drink a six-pack? Then I will get drunk! (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSINTHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n ABS(six-pack\/a set of visibly well-developed abs\/abdominal muscles) + **anagram of**(\u2026 will get drunk) THEN I.\nThe green fairy:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Case of regressive fascist is for shrink (6)","output":"### Answer: REDUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrink\n **1st and last letters of**(Case of) \"regressive\" + DUCE(nickname for the fascist, Mussolini)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remarkable bottom shown by male pants squeezing tight till it hurts (3-4,3)","output":"### Answer: ALL-TIME LOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remarkable bottom\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 pants\/slang for \"rubbish\") MALE **containing**(squeezing) **anagram of**(tight) TILL + OW!(expressing \"it hurts!\"). A graphic surface."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dated girl obliged to get picked up (4)","output":"### Answer: MAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dated girl\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 to get picked up) \"made\"(obliged to\/compelled to).\nDefn: Dated\/old girl\/woman, specifically an unmarried old woman\/spinster."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pungent flavouring out of large fungus (6)","output":"### Answer: AGARIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: fungus\n A + \"garlic\"(pungent flavouring\/the bulbs of the plant related to the onion used in cooking) **minus**(out of) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"large\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Welsh town's parliamentarian returning penniless (8)","output":"### Answer: PEMBROKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welsh town\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 returning) MEP(abbrev. for \"Member of the European Parliament\"\/parliamentarian) + BROKE(penniless\/having run out of money)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check report of sport glasses (8)","output":"### Answer: STEMWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: glasses\n STEM(to check\/to stop or restrict flow) + **homophone of**(report of) \"wear\"(to sport\/to display).\nEach one is stemmed:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taking down and out to get \u00a31,000 (6)","output":"### Answer: NOTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taking down\n [NOT IN](out) **plus**(to get) G(abbrev. for \"grand\"\/\u00a31000).\nDefn: \u2026\/recording in writing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European with present trouble grasping English divine command (3,5,2,5)","output":"### Answer: LET THERE BE LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: divine command\n LETT(a native of Latvia) **plus**(with) HERE!(exclamation that one is present during roll-call) + BLIGHT(trouble\/something that spoils or damages) **containing**(grasping) E(abbrev. for \"English\").\nDefn:  \u2026 made by God in the Book of Genesis, in the Bible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instance of flogging for all to see in hostilities (7)","output":"### Answer: AUCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instance of flogging\n U(symbol for the Universal Certificate classifying films in cinemas and on TV as suitable for all to see) **contained in**(in) ACTION(hostilities\/combat)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Radical classical sextet ignored by a record collector (9)","output":"### Answer: ANARCHIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Radical\n \"an archivist\"(a record collector) **minus**(ignored by \u2026) \"VI\"(Roman\/classical symbol for a group of six members\/sextet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What shows middle is plump, having trim clothing? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: CROP TOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: What shows middle\n OPT(to plump for\/to choose in favour of one out of many alternatives) **contained in**(having \u2026 clothing) CROP(to trim\/to cut off irregular or unwanted parts).\nDefn: \u2026\/one's waist and stomach.\n\u2026 and sometimes showing shoulders too:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Job, say, pertains to ice houses (5)","output":"### Answer: STOIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Job, say\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 houses) \"pertains to ice\".\nDefn: A person who endures suffering without complaining, an example of which\/say, is Job, the Biblical character."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's a battle getting piano into small shed (7)","output":"### Answer: LEPANTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's a battle\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play softly) **contained in**(into) LEAN-TO(a small shed attached to a wall of a larger building).\nDefn: \u2026 in 1571 between the navies of Catholic Spain and Italy and the Ottoman Empire."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting on well and clearly brave about it (2,6,7)","output":"### Answer: NO SPRING CHICKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Getting on\n SPRING(a well\/a source) **contained in**(and \u2026 about it) [NO CHICKEN](clearly brave\/definitely not cowardly).\nDefn: \u2026 in age."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A group rowing in a newsroom broadcast (9)","output":"### Answer: OARSWOMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A group rowing\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broadcast) A NEWSROOM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acting head of institute plugs buzzword? (7)","output":"### Answer: INTERIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Acting\n **1st letter of**(head of) \"institute\" **contained in**(plugs) [IN TERM](what one might call a buzzword; in\/popular word\/term).\nDefn: \u2026\/temporarily doing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Block out tabs containing content of YouTube (7)","output":"### Answer: ECLIPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Block out\n E,E(tabs\/short for tablets containing the drug, Ecstasy) **containing**(containing) CLIPS(of videos which form the content of the You Tube app)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Biden, for one, raising flag, getting black mark (7)","output":"### Answer: DEMERIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: black mark\n DEM(abbrev. for \"Democrat\", a member of the Democratic Party, an example of which\/for one, is President Biden) + **reversal of**(raising, in a down clue) TIRE(to flag\/to weaken)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: No leaving construction sets in sacred site (5)","output":"### Answer: MECCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sacred site\n \"No\" **deleted from**(leaving) \"Meccano\"(the trademark name of the model construction set)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Develop complex (9)","output":"### Answer: ELABORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Develop,complex\n Double defn: 1st: To add more detail to, say, a theory, policy, or basic story line; and 2nd: Involving many complicated parts and details."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dunce Tees had nothing invested in it (5)","output":"### Answer: IDIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dunce\n I'D(Tees'd\/Tees had, with the setter using the self-referential pronoun) + [ O(letter representing 0\/nothing) **contained in**(invested in) ] IT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Red 6 held back in trade centre as 9 is in catalogue (7-8)","output":"### Answer: MARXIST-LENINIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 held back) SIX(6) **contained in**(in) MART(trade centre\/market) + **reversal of**(as \u2026 is\/is held back like 6 in the first half of the clue) NINE(9) **contained in**(in) LIST(a catalogue\/a register of items).\nDefn: \u2026\/Communist embracing Marxism-Leninism."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Killer in wood, wife smiled devilishly in repose (5,3,7)","output":"### Answer: DUTCH ELM DISEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Killer in wood\n DUTCH(one's wife, especially among Cockneys, from \"duchess\") + [ **anagram of**(\u2026 devilishly) SMILED **contained in**(in) EASE(repose\/in a state of comfort) ].\nDefn: \u2026, specifically elm trees."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aircraft enclosure's energy supplied with sodium battery (7)","output":"### Answer: NACELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aircraft enclosure\n E(abbrev. for \"energy\" in physics) **placed after**(supplied with) [ NA(symbol for the chemical element, sodium) + CELL(a battery\/a device for converting chemical energy into electricity).\n\u2026 enclosing the jet engine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nuclear installation on river unstable at core (7)","output":"### Answer: REACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nuclear installation\n **Reversal of**(abbrev. for \"river\") + **anagram of**(unstable) AT CORE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not all there spreading nepotism among subordinate officers (3,6,6)","output":"### Answer: NON COMPOS MENTIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not all there\n **Anagram of**(spreading) NEPOTISM **contained in**(among) NON-COMS(short for non-commissioned officers, subordinate to commissioned officers).\nDefn: \u2026\/not mentally sound."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unorthodox ideas after blood found in Icelandic parliament (7,8)","output":"### Answer: LATERAL THINKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unorthodox ideas\n LATER(after, in time) + KIN(blood\/familial relations) **contained in**(found in) ALTHING(the Icelandic parliament)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cat wants mouse's heart brought in as soon as (5)","output":"### Answer: OUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cat\n **Middle letter of**(\u2026's heart) \"mouse\" **contained in**(brought in) ONCE(as soon as, as in \"once you have done the first step, go on to \u2026\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clear directions when entering old address (9)","output":"### Answer: EXONERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear\n N,E(abbrev. for \"north\" and \"east\", two directions) **contained in**(when entering) [ EX-(prefix signifying \"old\"\/former) + ORATE(to address\/to give a speech) ].\nDefn: \u2026\/to absolve from blame."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rook on wet earth trapped by head islander (8)","output":"### Answer: BERMUDAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: islander\n [ R(abbrev. for \"rook\" in chess notation) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) MUD(wet earth\/a soft sticky mixture of earth and water) ] **contained in**(trapped by) BEAN(informal term for one's head)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polly run over, which stops involvement (6)","output":"### Answer: PARROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polly\n [ R(abbrev. for \"run\" in cricket scores) + O(abbrev. for \"over\", again in cricket scores) ] **contained in**(which stops) PART(involvement\/contribution to an action or situation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reduced ambition to join one native group (4)","output":"### Answer: HOPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: native group\n \"hope\"(ambition\/aspiration) **minus ****its last letter**(Reduced \u2026) **plus**(to join) I(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: \u2026\/tribe in North America."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transport ecstasy left for political alliance (6)","output":"### Answer: CARTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: political alliance\n CART(to transport\/to convey by, well, a cart) + E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy) + L(abbrev. for \"left\").\nDefn: Alliance between political parties."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Footballer put off allows goal in (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Footballer\n DEFER(to put off\/to delay to a later time) **containing**(allows \u2026 in) END(goal\/objective)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sometimes dotty characters supporting feminine state? (4)","output":"### Answer: FIJI \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\n I,J,I(characters\/letters having dots\/dotty sometimes, viz. when written in lower case) **placed below**(supporting, in a down clue) F(abbrev. for \"feminine\").\nDefn: \u2026 in the Pacific Ocean."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Limit broken industrious worker becoming aggressive (8)","output":"### Answer: MILITANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: aggressive\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 broken) LIMIT + ANT(an industrious worker in an ant-hill)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: United in mess, bust possibly (6)","output":"### Answer: STATUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bust possibly\n U(abbrev. for \"United') **contained in**(in) STATE(informal term for a \"mess\"\/an untidy state).\nDefn: An example of which\/possibly is a \"bust\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chief police officer connected with sex cases (8)","output":"### Answer: CARDINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chief\n DI(abbrev. for \"detective-inspector\", a police officer) **contained in**(\u2026 cases) CARNAL(connected\/pertaining to sexual needs and activities, or anything physical)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Less sensitive issue (6)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Less sensitive,issue\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 of a periodical publication."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Apricot tart contains dairy (7)","output":"### Answer: RICOTTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dairy\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 contains) \"Apricot tart\".\nDefn: An example of \"dairy\"\/collectively, milk and milk products)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Primate with time for priest's wild vision (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wild vision\n \"chimp\"(short for \"chimpanzee\", the primate that is human's closest living relative) **with **ERA(a long time period) **replacing**(\u2026 for \u2026) \"p\"(abbrev. for \"priest\").\nDefn: \u2026\/a fancy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Can region spread enlightenment? Absolutely not! (9)","output":"### Answer: IGNORANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: enlightenment? Absolutely not!\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 spread) CAN REGION."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minute appearance of actor on stage (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minute,appearance of actor on stage\n Double defn: 1st: One of the items recorded\/entered into the minutes of a proceeding\/meeting, say.\nIs the 1st definition a bit stretched?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harsh electronic form of music (5)","output":"### Answer: GRIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: form of music\n GRIM(harsh\/severe) + E-(prefix indicating an electronic item).\nDefn: \u2026, specifically a style of British rap."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Layabout hit sentry out of uniform (8)","output":"### Answer: SLUGGARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Layabout\n SLUG(to hit\/to strike a hard blow) + \"guard\"(a sentry) **minus**(out of) \"u\"(abbrev. for \"uniform\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Family group has assistance withdrawn before vitriolic attack (8)","output":"### Answer: DIATRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: vitriolic attack\n TRIBE(an extended family group) **placed after**(has \u2026 before) **reversal of**(\u2026 withdrawn) AID(assistance\/help)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sit on horse led by British groom's mate (5)","output":"### Answer: BRIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: groom's mate\n RIDE(to sit and travel on a horse) **placed after**(led by) B(abbrev. for \"British\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ancient philosopher connecting prophecy with Nicodemus (5)","output":"### Answer: CYNIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient philosopher\n **Hidden in**(connecting \u2026 with \u2026) \"prophecy\" \"Nicodemus\".\nDefn: One practising the ancient Greek philosophy of Cynicism."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: JFK or Nixon could be seen as a product of the Masons? (9)","output":"### Answer: STONEWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: product of the Masons\n STONE(Oliver, controversial American film director) + WORK(a product\/one's output, an example of which, in Stone's case are the films, JFK or Nixon).\nDefn: \u2026, or \"masons\"\/craftsmen working with stone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little-known remedy for patient being deprived of lead? (7)","output":"### Answer: OBSCURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little-known\n CURE(remedy\/a measure taken to eliminate a condition) ***placed after *** \"Job\"(the patient being\/person in the Bible) **minus ****its 1st letter**(deprived of lead)'S(indicating possession\/for)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Number one trend turned into issue (7)","output":"### Answer: EDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: issue\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned) [ NO(abbrev. for \"number\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + TIDE(trend of events\/the way things are going) ].\nDefn: cf. 5 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Think about inspiring good man (6)","output":"### Answer: KNIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: man\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) THINK **containing**(inspiring) G(abbrev. for \"good\").\nDefn: \u2026 on the chessboard."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Single male part transposed by composer (8)","output":"### Answer: BACHELOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Single male\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 transposed) ROLE(a part in a play, say) **placed after**(by) BACH(the most prominent member of the musical family was Johann Sebastian, German composer of the Baroque period)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conservative replaces leader of union in Hackney? (8)","output":"### Answer: CARRIAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hackney\n C(abbrev. for a member of the Conservative Party) **replacing**(replaces) **1st letter of**(leader of) \"marriage\"(a matrimonial union).\nDefn: \u2026 is an example of this type of vehicle."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Restore electron emitted by mysterious charged particle (11)","output":"### Answer: RECONDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restore\n \"e\"(symbol for \"electron\" in physics) **deleted from**(emitted by) \"recondite\"(mysterious\/little known) + ION(a charged particle\/an atom or group of atoms carrying an electric charge)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cross about Bury firm's clothing (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERSECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cross\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about or approximately in reference to years or other periods of time) **contained in**(\u2026 clothing) [ INTER(to bury in a grave or tomb) + SET(firm\/not likely to change) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Con cleaning out good person once more (5)","output":"### Answer: AGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: once more\n \"against\"(con\/not supporting, in contrast to \"pro\") **minus**(cleaning out) \"st\"(abbrev. for \"saint\"\/a good person)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make one and one equal to begin with (5)","output":"### Answer: UNITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make one\n UNIT(one\/an individual thing or person) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 to begin with) \"equal\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Farewell aside to the audience (3)","output":"### Answer: BYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Farewell\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 to the audience) \"by\"(aside\/next to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prepare to discover the meaning of unknown quantity (5)","output":"### Answer: READY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare\n READ(to discover the meaning of\/to understand written or printed matter, or even a facial expression, say) + Y(symbol for an unknown quantity in maths)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broadcaster's dropped Christmas programme (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHEDULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: programme\n **Homophone of**(Broadcaster's) [ \"shed\"(dropped\/discarded) + \"Yule\"(an archaic term for \"Christmas\") ].\nDefn: \u2026 specifying when a series of activities should happen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rioter burst into hearing related to land (11)","output":"### Answer: TERRITORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: related to land\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 burst) RIOTER **contained in**(into) TRIAL(a hearing in court)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bridge partnership stops priest playing Old Maid (8)","output":"### Answer: SPINSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old Maid\n N,S(abbrev. for \"North\" and \"South\" respectively, denoting partners in the card game of bridge) **contained in**(stops) **anagram of**(\u2026 playing) PRIEST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Send up husband and father beginning to believe extravagant nonsense (9)","output":"### Answer: GIBBERISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: nonsense\n **Reversal of**(Send up, in a down clue) [ H(abbrev. for \"husband\") **plus**(and) SIRE(a father) + **1st letter of**(beginning to) \"believe\" + BIG(extravagant\/excessive) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Believe head of state's a tool of the Treasury? (8)","output":"### Answer: RECKONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tool of the Treasury\n RECKON(to believe\/to have a particular opinion) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the Queen, head of state of the UK).\nDefn: A table or device to assist with calculations, financial ones in the Treasury.\nA table:  , and an ancient tool:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notice club's top rugby player (5)","output":"### Answer: CLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notice\n ***1st letter of***( \u2026's top, in a down clue) \"club\" + LOCK(a rugby player in the second row of a scrum).\nDefn: Slang for \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Press put down object of affection (5)","output":"### Answer: CRUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Press,put down,object of affection\n Triple defn: 1st: \u2026\/to exert pressure on; 2nd: \u2026\/to violently subdue, say, an uprising; and 3rd: \u2026\/the person with whom one is infatuated\/has a crush on."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upset about parking in middle of road works (5)","output":"### Answer: OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: works\n **Reversal of**(Upset, in a down clue) [ RE(about\/with reference to) + P(abbrev. for \"parking\") ] **contained in**(in) **the 2 central letters of**(middle of) \"road\".\nDefn: A collective term for dramatic works set to music for singers and instrumentalists."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go downhill rapidly and almost miss out (3)","output":"### Answer: SKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go downhill rapidly\n **Last letter deleted from**(almost) \"skip\"(to miss out\/to omit)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mark with spots led astray installing smartphone program (6)","output":"### Answer: DAPPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark with spots\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 astray) LED **containing**(installing) APP(a computer programme for a smartphone).\n\u2026 naturally marked."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They protect the Crown (7)","output":"### Answer: HELMETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They protect the Crown\n Cryptic defn: The \"crown\" of one's head, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old setter's good with child (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPECTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: with child\n EX-(prefix signifying old\/former) + PECTIN(a substance used to make jams and jellies set\/solidify) **plus**(..'s\/has) G(abbrev. for \"good\").\nDefn: \u2026, ie. pregnant."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reject outcast swapping sides (5)","output":"### Answer: REPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reject\n LEPER(an outcast\/a pariah) **with** R,L(abbrev. for \"right\" and \"left\" sides) **exchanging positions**(swapping \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monsters finally go looking for three knights (5)","output":"### Answer: OGRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monsters\n **Last letters, respectively, of**(finally) \"go looking for three knights\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: According to Spooner, Murs trick with soap? (9)","output":"### Answer: HOLLYOAKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: soap\n **Spoonerism of** [\"Olly\"(Murs, English singer and songwriter) + \"hoax\"(a trick\/a deception).\nDefn: \u2026 opera on British TV."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Record rise in disorder after parties (7)","output":"### Answer: DOSSIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in disorder) RISE **placed after**(after) DOS(parties\/social functions)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Courting daughter with giant fiddle (6)","output":"### Answer: DATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Courting\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") **plus**(with) **anagram of**(\u2026 fiddle) GIANT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Struggles with 5 + 8 + 7? I've left 'e' out, not even in order (6)","output":"### Answer: FIGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggles\n \"five eight seven\"(5 + 8 + 7) **minus**(\u2026 left) \"I've\" **minus**(\u2026 out) \"'e'\" **minus**(not) \"even**\", in that order**.\nNicely done."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn provided by senior cricketer (7)","output":"### Answer: FIELDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cricketer\n **Reversal of**(Turn) IF(provided\/conditional on) **plus**(by) ELLDER(a senior\/one older that most).\n\u2026 well caught!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City official tracking the movement of Sterling? (9)","output":"### Answer: TREASURER \n ### Explanation: Definition: City official tracking the movement of Sterling\n Cryptic defn: Sterling being the British currency and its movements in the currency market."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Matter of time before corrupt cop jails international (5)","output":"### Answer: TOPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Matter\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **plus**(before) **anagram of**(corrupt) COP **containing**(jails) I(abbrev. for \"international\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One empty beer returned for bitter (5)","output":"### Answer: ACERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: bitter\n ACE(one\/a single pip on this playing card) + **reversal of**(\u2026 returned) \"beer\" **minus ****its inner letters**(empty \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cliches etc thus translated to cover new section (9)","output":"### Answer: CHESTNUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cliches\n [ **Anagram of**(\u2026 translated) ETC THUS **containing**(to cover) N(abbrev. for \"new\") ] + S(abbrev. for \"section\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Troy besieged by messy rebels with special structures (7)","output":"### Answer: SYSTEMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: structures\n T(abbrev. for \"Troy\", the system of weights used for gems and precious metals) **contained in**(besieged by) **anagram of**(\u2026 rebels) \"MESSY\" **plus**(with) S(abbrev. for \"special\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Top of double-decker bus to crash into reservations (6)","output":"### Answer: DOUBTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: reservations\n **1st letter of**(Top of) \"double-decker\" + **anagram of**(\u2026 crash) BUS TO."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plant used for colour, as a Welshman would say (7)","output":"### Answer: DYEWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant used for colour\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 say) [ \"Dai(a masculine Welsh name) \"would\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: To the audience, type of TV view material (5)","output":"### Answer: PAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\n **Homophone of**(To the audience) \"pay-per\"(a type of TV where the viewer pays per programme watched)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rugby players upend that man over tense tradesman (9)","output":"### Answer: LOCKSMITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: tradesman\n LOCKS(rugby players in the second row of a scrum) + **reversal of**(upend, in a down clue) HIM(pronoun for \"that man\") **containing**(over) T(abbrev. for \"tense\").\n\u2026 in the street."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Negotiated hard deal about riding horse (7)","output":"### Answer: HAGGLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Negotiated\n H(abbrev. for \"hard\") + **anagram of**(\u2026 about) DEAL **containing**(riding) GG(or gee-gee, a child's term for a horse)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transport gold in two hands by end of day (5)","output":"### Answer: LORRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transport\n OR(colour of gold in heraldry) **contained in**(in) L,R(abbrev. for \"left\" and \"right\", the two hands) **plus**(by) **last letter of**(end of) \"day\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Illustrated River Dee, clear down the middle (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPLAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illustrated\n [ EXE(river in England) + D(letter pronounced as \"dee\") ] **containing**(\u2026 down the middle) PLAIN(clear\/unconcealed, as in \"in plain sight\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Climbing mountains with peaks of snow hurts a little (6)","output":"### Answer: SPLASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a little\n **Reversal of**(Climbing, in a down clue) [ ALPS(mountains in Europe) **plus**(with) **1st letters, respectively, of**(peaks of) \"snow hurts\".\nDefn: \u2026 as in \"whisky with a splash of soda\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1 of 2 or 1 in 3, roughly? (6)","output":"### Answer: EITHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 of 2\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(\u2026, roughly) THREE(3)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weak bowling technique Cook sees, getting over 50 (9)","output":"### Answer: SPINELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weak\n SPIN(a bowling technique in which the ball is delivered with, well, a spin) + **anagram of**(Cook) SEES\n**containing**(getting over) L(Roman numeral for 50)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A number score twice with only headers (6-3)","output":"### Answer: TWENTY-TWO \n ### Explanation: Definition: A number\n TWENTY(also called a score) + **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 headers) \"twice with only\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smartens up princess, scruffy without pin (7)","output":"### Answer: SPRUCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smartens\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, scruffy) \"up princess\" **minus**(without) \"pin\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stronger sack carrying money (roubles) (6)","output":"### Answer: FIRMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stronger\n [ FIRE(to sack\/to dismiss, from a job, say) **containing**(carrying) M(abbrev. for \"money\") ] + R(abbrev. for \"roubles\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finds another role for exceptional actress (7)","output":"### Answer: RECASTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finds another role ,for\n **Anagram of**(exceptional) ACTRESS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pieces of meat, drink and cocktail during the weekend? (6)","output":"### Answer: STEAKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pieces of meat\n [ TEA(a drink) **plus**(and) **last letter of**(\u2026tail) \"cock\" ] **contained in**(during) S,S(abbrev. for \"Saturday\" and \"Sunday\", two days making up the weekend)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Black market stocks book (5)","output":"### Answer: SABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Black\n SALE(the activity of selling\/the market) **containing**(stocks) B(abbrev. for \"book\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delivering fruit precisely (5)","output":"### Answer: PLUMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: precisely\n **Homophone of**(Delivering, in speech) \"plum\"(oval fleshy fruit).\nDefn: \u2026\/exactly, as in \"the table was placed plumb in the middle of the room\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit hard \u2014 huge anticlimax (6)","output":"### Answer: BATHOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: anticlimax\n BAT(to hit, with, well, a bat) + H(abbrev. for \"hard\") + OS(abbrev. for \"oversize\"\/huge).\nDefn: \u2026 created by an unintentional change in mood from the sublime to the trivial or ridiculous."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Infatuation as fellow gathers everyone round female (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CALF LOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Infatuation\n COVE(slang for a man\/fellow) **containing**(gathers) [ ALL(everyone) **containing**(round) F(abbrev. for \"female\") ].\nDefn: \u2026\/puppy love."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 2 team expanded to restrict heat and carbon (6,4)","output":"### Answer: GROUND CREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2 team\n GREW(expanded\/became larger) **containing**(to restrict) [ ROUND(a heat\/ in a competition to determine who goes into the next stage) **plus**() C(symbol for the chemical element, carbon).\nDefn: Airport(solution to 2 down) team, which takes care of one aspect of operations on the ground."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wander across where the last shall be first (4)","output":"### Answer: ROVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wander\n OVER(across\/extending from one side to the other of, say, an area) **with ****its last letter**(the last) **moved to the beginning**(where \u2026 shall be first)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Single month \u2014 November or August? (6)","output":"### Answer: SOLEMN \n ### Explanation: Definition: August\n SOLE(single\/by oneself) + M(abbrev. for \"month\") + N(letter represented by \"November\", in radio communication)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One going round on this bike? (8)","output":"### Answer: UNICYCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this bike\n Cryptic defn: A sort of bike for a single person ride around on, and it has only one wheel that goes round and round."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Name for German unchanged by revolution (4)","output":"### Answer: OTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Name for German\n **Palindromic**(\u2026 unchanged by revolution) name for a German male."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fine results in going beyond this potentially simple diet (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SPEED LIMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine results in going beyond this\n **Anagram of**(potentially) SIMPLE DIET.\nDefn: \"Fine\" as in \"penalty\", and not \"good\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Show with questions flower maiden memory (10)","output":"### Answer: MASTERMIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show with questions\n [ ASTER(a flower) + M(abbrev. for \"maiden overs\" in cricket scores) ] **contained in**(keeps in) MIND(a person's memory, as in \"the name slips my mind\").\nDefn:  \u2026 on TV."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Huntsman has to go by lake (4)","output":"### Answer: PEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Huntsman\n PEE(to go\/to urinate) **plus**(by) L(abbrev. for \"lake\").\nAnswer: John, an English huntsman who is the subject of the 18th century song \"D'ye ken John Peel\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brought in from anchorage in one sea (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPORTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brought in\n PORT(an anchorage for marine craft) **contained in**(in) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + MED(informal term for the Mediterranean Sea) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have mine where there's no time for seafood (6)","output":"### Answer: SCAMPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: seafood\n SCAM(to have\/to swindle) + \"pit\"(an open mine) **minus**(where there's no) \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greeks initially beat back bloodsucker (4)","output":"### Answer: GNAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloodsucker\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"Greeks\" + **reversal of**(\u2026 back) TAN(to bean repeatedly\/to wallop)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good drive coming to nothing \u2014 call for old player (10)","output":"### Answer: GRAMOPHONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old player\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + RAM(to drive\/to roughly force into) **plus**(coming to) O(letter representing 0\/nothing) + PHONE(to call using, well, the telephone).\nDefn: \u2026 of records."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accountant trained recalled scholastic life (8)","output":"### Answer: ACADEMIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: scholastic life\n ACA(abbrev. for \"Associate Chartered Accountant\", a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) + **reversal of**(\u2026 recalled) AIMED(trained on a target, as with a firearm, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Partly processed food to become solid in batter? (6)","output":"### Answer: CUDGEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: batter\n CUD(partly processed\/digested food in ruminants\/cows and such returned to the mouth for further chewing) + GEL(to become solid\/to set from a liquid or semi-liquid state)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Character seen with drink \u2014 John Lennon for one (7)","output":"### Answer: AIRPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: John Lennon for one\n AIR(the character\/quality or manner of someone or something as seen\/apparent to the observer) **plus**(with) PORT(a fortified wine drunk as a dessert wine).\nDefn: An example of which\/for one, is that named after John Lennon in Liverpool."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manage large snake accommodated in sweltering mobile home (9)","output":"### Answer: HOUSEBOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: mobile home\n [ USE(to manage\/to treat in a particular way, as in \"use your resources wisely\") + BOA(a large constrictor snake) ] **contained in**(in) HOT(sweltering\/uncomfortably hot)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely sensitive judoka provides chair (5)","output":"### Answer: SEDAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: chair\n **1st and last letters of**(Extremely) \"sensitive\" + DAN(a judoka\/one proficient in judo)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Make merry in saloon on river? (7)","output":"### Answer: CAROUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make merry\n CAR(a type of which is a saloon, with a closed body, and a closed boot partitioned from driver and passengers) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) OUSE(the river in Yorkshire, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild demon possibly displaying crude character (3-6)","output":"### Answer: LOW-MINDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: crude character\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 possibly) WILD DEMON."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Truck coming from Ayr rolled over (5)","output":"### Answer: LORRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Truck\n **Hidden in**(coming from) **reversal of**(\u2026 over) \"Ayr rolled\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He composed line put in exam papers for sending back (7)","output":"### Answer: VIVALDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: He composed\n [ L(abbrev. for \"line\") **contained in**(put in) VIVA(short for \"viva voce\"\/an oral exam) ] + **reversal of**(\u2026 for sending back) ID(abbrev. for \"identity papers\").\nAnswer: Antonio, Italian Baroque composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plan to have precious stone beneath rock layers (9)","output":"### Answer: STRATAGEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plan\n GEM(a precious stone) **placed below**(beneath, in a down clue) STRAT(rock layers in the ground)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Force endlessly hurt when called into question (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPEACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: called into question\n \"impel\"(to force\/to ram into) **minus ****its last letter**(endlessly) + HURT(ached\/felt pain)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gangster and nutter \u2014 one put out diary (7)","output":"### Answer: ALMANAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: diary\n AL(Capone, American gangster) **plus**(and) \"maniac\"(a nutter\/one exhibiting wild behaviour) **minus**(\u2026 put out) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jones for one cool with divine huntress (7)","output":"### Answer: INDIANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jones for one\n IN(cool\/trendy) **plus**(with) DIANA(divine huntress\/the Greek mythological goddess who was the patroness of hunders).\nDefn: An example\/for one, with the name Jones.\nAnswer: Fictional character in a series of films."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flat-bottomed vessels in Devon river region (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPANSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: region\n PANS(flat-bottomed vessels, used mainly in the kitchen) **contained in**(in) EXE(river in Devon, England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Four pairs in old court given notice (5)","output":"### Answer: OCTAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Four pairs\n O(abbrev. for \"old\") + CT(abbrev. for \"court\") **plus**(given) AD(short for \"advertisement\", a promotional notice\/material)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Philosophical sort almost shut in thus (5)","output":"### Answer: STOIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Philosophical sort\n \"top\"(to cover\/shut, say, a bottle with a lid?) **minus ****its last letter**(almost\u2026) **contained in**(in) SIC(thus\/indication that a text is reproduced exactly as it was originally written)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Band, very quiet otherwise, introducing piece of music at appropriate time (9)","output":"### Answer: OPPORTUNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: at appropriate time\n O(letter representing a ring\/a band) + PP(abbrev. for \"pianissimo\", musical direction to play very softly\/very quietly) + OR(otherwise, as in \"you do this or I will do that\") **plus**(introducing) TUNE(a piece of music)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rustic piper holding one old instrument (5)","output":"### Answer: PIANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\n [ PAN(Greek mythological god of rustic music who played the panpipes, the instrument of multiple pipes named after him) **containing**(holding) I(Roman numeral for \"one\") ] + O(abbrev. for \"old\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical sounds \u2014 new, in place of fine lady's bells (5)","output":"### Answer: TONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical sounds\n N(abbrev. for \"new\") **contained in**(in) TOES(the place where the fine lady had bells, in the nursery rhyme:\n\"Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross,\nTo see a fine lady upon a white horse;\nRings on her fingers and bells on her toes,\nAnd she shall have music wherever she goes.\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Group of musicians runs into singer not allowed in audition (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BRASS BAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group of musicians\n R(abbrev. for \"runs\" in cricket scores) **contained in**(into) BASS(a singer with the lowest adult male singing voice) + **homophone of**(\u2026 in audition) \"banned\"(not allowed\/outlawed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female composer desires to replace end of stringed instrument (7)","output":"### Answer: LUTYENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female composer\n YENS(desires\/longings) **replacing ****last letter of**(to replace end of) \"lute\"(a stringed musical instrument).\nAnswer: Elizabeth, English composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stomach the first piece of music I had to play repeatedly (7)","output":"### Answer: MIDRIFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stomach\n **1st letter of**(the first piece of) \"music\" + I'D(contraction of \"I had\"\") + RIFF(to play repeatedly a short phrase of popular music and jazz)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tore to pieces another composition of Verdi (5)","output":"### Answer: RIVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tore to pieces\n **Anagram of**(another composition of) VERDI."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chopin, Vivaldi and Scarlatti initially in vogue (3)","output":"### Answer: FAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: vogue\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) [ \"Frederic\"(Chopin) + \"Antoni\"(Vivaldi) **plus**(and) \"Domenico\"(Scarlatti) ].\nDefn: \u2026\/prevailing style at a particular time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical theme in mass sacred work provided (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical theme\n M(symbol for \"mass\" in physics) + OT(abbrev. for \"Old Testament\", collection of sacred work in the Bible) + IF(provided\/on condition of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instrument back in that selection (7)","output":"### Answer: CELESTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\n **Hidden in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026 back \u2026) \"that selection\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heavy volume, or medium, in parts of Busoni switched (7)","output":"### Answer: OMNIBUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heavy volume\n M(abbrev. for \"medium\") **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(parts of \u2026 switched) BUSONI.\nDefn: \u2026 containing several books previously published separately."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trial cast upset opera producer (9)","output":"### Answer: SCARLATTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: opera producer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 upset) TRIAL CAST.\nAnswer: Alessandro, father of the aforementioned Domenico."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recruit two players from quartet \u2014 drum noise heard (5)","output":"### Answer: ENROL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recruit\n E,N(abbrev. for \"east\" and \"north\", respectively, 2 out of the 4 players\/quartet in a bridge game) + **homophone of**(\u2026 heard) \"roll\"(drum noise\/one of the basic patterns played on a drum)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like couple in song, endlessly? Strong point (5)","output":"### Answer: FORTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strong point\n \"for tea\" **minus its last letter**(endlessly) from the phrase \"\u2026 and two for tea\" in the song \"Tea For Two\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trumpets opinions, well-argued, very, very loudly (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SOUNDS OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trumpets opinions\n SOUND(well-argued\/based on valid reason) + SO(very\/to a large degree, as in \"You're So Square\") + FF(abbrev. for \"fortissimo\", musical instruction to play very loudly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rowdy \u2014 with 27 in gradual change from 8 to 24 down (4)","output":"### Answer: LOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rowdy\n Together with the answer to 27 down, found in the series \"loud\"(answer to 8 down), \"lout\", \"loft\"(answer to 27 down), \"soft\"(answer to 24 down) **with the gradual change of one letter at a time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instrument made of wood splitting stone (6)","output":"### Answer: SPINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\n PINE(wood from the pine tree, an evergreen conifer) **contained in**(splitting) ST(abbrev. for \"stone\", the unit of weight measurement)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Changes in volume, namely before coda in revised score (10)","output":"### Answer: CRESCENDOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Changes in volume\n [ SC(abbrev. for \"silicet\"\/that is to say\/namely) **plus**(before) END(coda\/in music, the concluding passage of a movement) ] **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(revised) SCORE.\nDefn: Gradual increase in volumes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Odd note, as in some Cuban music (6)","output":"### Answer: RUMBAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: some Cuban music\n RUM(odd\/peculiar) + B(seventh note in the music scale of C major) + AS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last parts of national anthem in various keys, without winds (8)","output":"### Answer: BECALMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: without winds\n **Last letters, respectively, of**(Last parts of) \"national anthem\" **contained in**(in) B,E,C,A,E,D(various keys\/music scales)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piece of music available in bookshop, usually (4)","output":"### Answer: OPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of music\n **Hidden in**(available in) \"bookshop, usually\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: So predecessor briefly thanks said composer who accepts a lot? (8)","output":"### Answer: FATALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: who accepts a lot\n FA(the syllable preceding\/the predecessor of \"so\" in the sol-fa representation of a music scale) + TA(short for\/briefly \"thanks\") + **homophone of**(said) \"Liszt\"(Franz, Hungarian composer).\nDefn: One who accepts his\/her lot\/luck\/situation in life."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Showy piece of music learner turned up (4)","output":"### Answer: LOUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showy\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned up, in a down clue) [ DUO(piece of music to be played or sung by two performers) + L(letter displayed by a learner driver) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Line I cry out as part of song (5)","output":"### Answer: LYRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of song\n L(abbrev. for \"line\") + **anagram of**(cry \u2026) I CRY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stupid suggestion, apart from one name, from 28 to 10 (10)","output":"### Answer: DIMINUENDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: from 28 to 10\n DIM(stupid\/dense) + \"innuendo\"(a suggestion\/an insinuation) **minus**(apart from one) \"n\"(abbrev. for \"name\").\nDefn: Change in volume from \"forte\"(answer to 28 across) to \"piano\"(answer to 10 across)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wind instruments like pipes, but higher in volume (twice) (5)","output":"### Answer: FIFES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wind instruments\n \"pipes\" **with twice** [ \"p\"(abbrev. for \"piano\", in music, play softer in volume) **replacing**(but) \"f\"(abbrev. for \"forte\", in music, play higher in volume) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: French author exploded to Ravel about one (8)","output":"### Answer: VOLTAIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French author\n **Anagram of**(exploded) TO RAVEL **containing**(about) I(Roman numeral for \"one\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loud string player shielding a wind player (8)","output":"### Answer: FLAUTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: wind player\n F(abbrev. for \"forte\", musical direction to play loudly) + LUTIST(player of the string instrument, the lute) **containing**(shielding) A.\nDefn: Player of a wind instrument."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noisome and discordant duo is holding no score (6)","output":"### Answer: ODIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noisome\n **Anagram of**(discordant) DUO IS **containing**(holding) O(letter representing 0\/nil\/no score)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Time spanned by piece of music fine for composer (6)","output":"### Answer: BARTOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: composer\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **contained in**(spanned by) [ BAR(a short section\/a piece into which a whole piece of music is divided) + OK(okay\/fine).\nAnswer: Bela, Hungarian composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 10 like this, on paper (4)","output":"### Answer: SOFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n SO(like this\/thus, as in \"play the piano so\") + FT(abbrev. for the Financial Times, the daily newspaper).\nDefn: Answer to 10 across."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Told a story in song (4)","output":"### Answer: LIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Told a story,song\n Double defn: 2nd: A type of German \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Space for church organ frequently left above (4)","output":"### Answer: LOFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Space for church organ\n OFT(often\/frequently) **placed below**(\u2026 above, in a down clue) L(abbrev. for \"left\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soldiers to yield or retreat (6)","output":"### Answer: RECEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: retreat\n RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the British Army) + CEDE(to yield\/to surrender to)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Danger with mist almost coming to a road (6)","output":"### Answer: HAZARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Danger\n \"haze\"(obscuration of the lower atmosphere\/mist) **minus ****its last letter**(almost) **plus**(coming to) A + RD(abbrev. for \"road\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soon minister in cathedral will get caught out (4)","output":"### Answer: ANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soon\n \"canon\"(a minister in a cathedral) **minus**(will get \u2026 out) \"c\"(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Branch of learning \u2014 I have to be expressing personal ideas (10)","output":"### Answer: SUBJECTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: expressing personal ideas\n SUBJECT(a branch of learning\/knowledge studied or taught) + I'VE(contraction of \"I have\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Religious writings featured in Dave's talks (6)","output":"### Answer: AVESTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Religious writings\n **Hidden in**(featured in) \"Dave's talks\".\nDefn: \u2026 of Zoroastrianism."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finish with this writer in editing (8)","output":"### Answer: EMENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: editing\n ENDING(the finish\/conclusion) **containing**(with \u2026 in) ME(the writer of this piece, using the self-referential pronoun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Process apt to go wrong, ignoring ace candidates (9)","output":"### Answer: PROSPECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: candidates\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to go wrong) \"Process apt\" **minus**(ignoring) \"a\"(abbrev. for the \"ace\" in a deck of playing cards)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrity making one gawp endlessly (4)","output":"### Answer: STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrity\n \"stare\"(to gawp\/to look fixedly with wide-open eyes) **minus ****its last letter**(endlessly).\nDefn: One might even gawp endlessly, in awe or admiration, at this person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nasty smell from river \u2014 no good (4)","output":"### Answer: PONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nasty smell\n PO(the river in Italy) + NG(abbrev. for \"no good\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting tough, wanting drug reduced (9)","output":"### Answer: CRACKDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Getting tough\n CRACK(drug, specifically a crystalline form of cocaine) + DOWN(at a lower level\/reduced)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crazy male's out to become close buddy (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SOUL MATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: close buddy\n **Anagram of**(Crazy) MALE'S OUT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greatly appreciating French wine, as recorded in diary (6)","output":"### Answer: LOVING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greatly appreciating\n VIN(French for \"wine\") **contained in**(as recorded in) LOG(a record of events or observations\/a diary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inconclusive result, game being one that goes up and down (10)","output":"### Answer: DRAWBRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one that goes up and down\n DRAW(an inconclusive result in a competitive match between two teams) + BRIDGE(a card game)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Racing at Epsom \u2014 number of spectators squeezed in (4)","output":"### Answer: GATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: number of spectators\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 squeezed) \"Racing at Epsom\".\nDefn: \u2026, maybe also squeezed into the venue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glum little Maureen got out of bed (6)","output":"### Answer: MOROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glum\n MO(short for the name, Maureen) + ROSE(got out of bed\/woke up from sleep)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entered cinema, excitedly (4,2)","output":"### Answer: CAME IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entered\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, excitedly) CINEMA."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Summarise journey with six deliveries? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RUN OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Summarise\n RUN(a journey by vehicle, especially one done regularly) + OVER(in cricket, a sequence of six deliveries by a bowler from one end of the pitch)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sticks containers outside back of house (5)","output":"### Answer: CANES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sticks\n CANS(cylindrical metallic containers) **containing**(outside) **last letter of**(back of) \"house\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flu? Daughter is calm (7)","output":"### Answer: DISEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flu\n D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") + IS + EASE(absence of discomfort or tenseness\/calm).\nDefn: \u2026 is an example\/?."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everyone embraces first female to get academic qualification (1,5)","output":"### Answer: A LEVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: academic qualification\n ALL(everyone) **containing**(embraces) EVE(the first female, per the Bible).\nDefn: \u2026 in a specific subject, in the UK, except Scotland."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An old rocker and a similar rocker placed in an earlier time (9)","output":"### Answer: ANTEDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: placed in an earlier time\n AN + TED(short for \"teddy boy\", a young rocker\/one of a certain subculture, in the 1950s) **plus**(and) A + TED(a similar\/one more rocker)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wonderful king who wanders around with a rod? (7)","output":"### Answer: DIVINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: who wanders around with a rod\n DIVINE(wonderful\/delightful, as in \"The Divine Miss M\") + R(abbrev. for \"Rex\"\/a king).\nDefn: One \u2026, viz. a divining rod that can locate the presence of water or minerals, or so it is claimed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We'll drink to these, showing absurdly fab trendiness (6,7)","output":"### Answer: ABSENT FRIENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: We'll drink to these\n **Anagram of**(absurdly) FAB TRENDINESS.\nDefn: \u2026 as in the traditional toast \"To absent friends\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It's blooming newspaper floating on river? (9)","output":"### Answer: SUNFLOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's blooming\n SUN(The \u2026, British newspaper) **placed above**(floating on, in a down clue) FLOWER(that which flows, say, a river)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set of instructions for US TV show? (7)","output":"### Answer: PROGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set of instructions,US TV show\n Double defn. 1st:  (In US spelling, too?) \u2026 controlling the operation of a computer; and 2nd: The US spelling for a show on TV."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deep depression around area \u2014 tree sinks into it (7)","output":"### Answer: CALDERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deep depression\n [ C(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about\/around when refering to dates) + A(abbrev. for \"area\") ] **containing**(\u2026 sinks into it) ALDER(tree of the birch family)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Churchill is victorious \u2014 then not, after upset (7)","output":"### Answer: WINSTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Churchill\n WINS(is victorious\/betas opponents) **plus**(then) **reversal of**(\u2026, after upset) NOT.\nDefn: First name of \u2026, the British statesman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ministers spared criminal (6)","output":"### Answer: PADRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ministers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 criminal) SPARED.\nDefn: \u2026 in the Church."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Very fit \u2014 also dim (5)","output":"### Answer: VAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dim\n V(abbrev. for \"very\") + AGUE(a shivering fit\/attack).\nDefn: \u2026\/hazy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Former trucker taking biro from craftsman (6)","output":"### Answer: CARTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former trucker \n \"pen\"(an example of which is the Biro ballpoint) **deleted from**(taking \u2026 from) \"carpenter\"(a craftsman working with wood).\nDefn: One who transports goods by cart, an old version of the modern day trucker."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Speed up the Parisian excursion (3,3)","output":"### Answer: LET RIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Speed up \n LE(\"the\" in the Parisian language) + TRIP(an excursion\/outing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prospect of 5-1, win and place (4)","output":"### Answer: VIEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prospect \n V(Roman numeral for 5) + I(Roman numeral for 1) + EW(abbrev. for \"each-way\"\/win and place, a bet in a horse or dog race for a specific runner to come in first, second or third)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Men chatted about task force (10)","output":"### Answer: DETACHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: task force \n **Anagram of**(\u2026 about) MEN CHATTED.\nDefn: \u2026 in the military."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: is one, say, in downward movement (10)","output":"### Answer: RELEGATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: downward movement \n RELATION(of which, a sister\/answer to 18 down is one\/an example) **containing**(\u2026, in) EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/for example\/say).\nDefn: \u2026 from an upper rank\/position to a lower one."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She's a bit of a raver actually (4)","output":"### Answer: VERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: She\n **Hidden in**(a bit of a) \"raver actually\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Book government department to accept oil order (5)","output":"### Answer: FOLIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\n FO(abbrev. for the Foreign Office, a government department) **containing**(to accept) **anagram of**(\u2026 order) OIL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leasing equipment initially to make animal fodder (8)","output":"### Answer: ENSILAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal fodder\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to make) [LEASING + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"equipment\"].\nDefn: Another term for \"silage\"\/\u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fliers follow almost all the ground lights (8)","output":"### Answer: LANTERNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lights\n TERNS(sea birds\/flyers) **placed after**(follow) **1st 3 letters of**(almost all) \"land\"(the ground, used for agriculture maybe)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: King's daughter returns to harass the royal (5)","output":"### Answer: REGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: King's daughter\n **Reversal of**(returns) [ NAG(to harass\/to keep on at someone) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", Queen Elizabeth, head of the British royals) ].\nDefn: One of the daughters of Shakespeare's King Lear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: She's a kind spirit and she's prospering to a degree (4)","output":"### Answer: PERI \n ### Explanation: Definition: She's a kind spirit\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 to a degree) \"prospering\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Woman pining for town in Greater Manchester? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: MISS MARPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woman\n MISS(to pine for\/to feel sad about the absence of) + MARPLE(a town in Greater Manchester, England).\nDefn: Agatha Christie's amateur consulting woman detective."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discrimination towards brunettes? (10)","output":"### Answer: UNFAIRNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discrimination\n Cryptic defn: Refering to the \"unfair\"\/not fair\/not light colour of the hair of brunettes, in contrast to blondes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The colour of sycophancy (4)","output":"### Answer: FAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: The colour\n Cryptic defn: Reference to the behaviour of one who fawns\/acts servilely to gain favour."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Tuvalu the real reformer is discovered (6)","output":"### Answer: LUTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: reformer\n **Hidden in**(In \u2026 is discovered) \"Tuvalu the real\".\nDefn: The initiator of the Protestant Reformation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Second small squad held by guards (6)","output":"### Answer: SCREWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: guards\n [ S(abbrev. for \"second\", in time notation) + S(abbrev. for \"small\") ] **containing**(\u2026 held) CREW(a squad\/a group of people working a particular task).\nDefn: Slang for \u2026 in a prison."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The sound of that fellow in church (5)","output":"### Answer: CHIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: The sound\n HIM(that fellow\/third person masculine pronoun) **contained in**(in) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greenwood given harsh treatment (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RAW DEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: harsh treatment\n RAW(green\/inexperienced) + DEAL(fir or pine wood as building material)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: An overdue reappraisal of venture (9)","output":"### Answer: ENDEAVOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: venture\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 reappraisal) AN OVERDUE.\nDefn: \u2026\/undertaking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He's going straight to study outside first (5)","output":"### Answer: EX-CON \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's going straight\n CON(to study attentively) **placed below**(\u2026 first, in a down clue) EX(outside\/excluding, as in \"ex dividend\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sleep at cricket ground leads to dismissal (7)","output":"### Answer: REMOVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dismissal\n REM(abbrev. for \"rapid eye movement\", a phase during a sleep period) **plus**(at) OVAL(The \u2026, an international cricket ground in London)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Topless 26, legendary king (9)","output":"### Answer: PENDRAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Topless 26, legendary king\nDefn: **1st letter deleted from**(Topless) \"Luther\"(answer to 26 across), legendary king.\nAnswer: Surname of aforementioned king, father of King Arthur."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hit by small kid's bicycle (6)","output":"### Answer: STRIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit \n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + TRIKE(a tricycle, the kiddies' version of a bicycle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monastic fellow learnt a different way to be brotherly (9)","output":"### Answer: FRATERNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: brotherly \n FR(abbrev. for \"friar\", a member of a religious order\/monastic fellow) + **anagram of**(\u2026 different way) LEARNT A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Browse in Spotify for specific pop genre (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SURF MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: specific pop genre\n SURF(to browse in\/to find and look at things on the Internet) + MUSIC(what is provided by Spotify, the media services provider on the Internet).\nDefn: \u2026 associated with surfboarding, originating in the early 1960s."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bet on a strict interpretation (7)","output":"### Answer: TRICAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bet\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 interpretation) A STRICT.\nDefn: \u2026 on which 3 horses come first, second and third, respectively, in a horse race."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Someone close threatening to quit home (6)","output":"### Answer: SISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Someone close\n \"sinister\"(threatening\/foreboding evil or harm) **minus**(to quit) \"in\"(home\/not out)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Faux pas involving Irish animal (7)","output":"### Answer: GIRAFFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\n GAFFE(faux pas\/a blunder) **containing**(involving) IR(abbrev. for \"Irish\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Signal pioneer sullen before no. 2 love departs (5)","output":"### Answer: MORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Signal pioneer\n \"morose\"(sullen\/glum) **minus**(before \u2026 departs) **its second**(no. 2) \"o\"(representing 0\/love in tennis scores).\nDefn: \u2026 who co-developed the Morse code."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jeans changed in the middle of Scottish island (5)","output":"### Answer: LEWIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish island\n \"Levis\"(jeans\/tight-fitting trousers made by Levis Strauss & Co.) **with its middle letter**(\u2026 in the middle) **replaced**(changed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Put an end to child holding on to rubbish elephant's head (8)","output":"### Answer: KIBOSHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put an end\n KID(a child) **containing**(holding on to) [ BOSH(rubbish\/nonsense) + **1st letter of**(\u2026's head) \"elephant\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marginal damage to this girl's clothes (6)","output":"### Answer: SLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marginal\n **Anagram of**(damage to) [THIS + **1st and last letters of**(\u2026's clothes \/outer covering) \"girl\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obsessive staff in charge (5)","output":"### Answer: MANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obsessive\n MAN(to staff\/to fill positions in an organisation) + IC(abbrev. for \"in charge\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: accepting European was sick (9)","output":"### Answer: CHUNDERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: was sick\n C(Roman numeral for 100) + HUNDRED(another 100 \u2013 to make 200) **containing**(accepting) E(abbrev. for \"European\").\nDefn: \u2026\/vomited."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catalogues keeping subset back for radicals (9)","output":"### Answer: LENINISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: radicals\n LISTS(complete \u2026 of items\/catalogues) **containing**(keeping) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) NINE(9, the clue number in this crossword whose answer is \"subset\").\nDefn: \u2026\/believers of the principles and theories of Marxist Vladimir Lenin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Give finale that's painful (5)","output":"### Answer: ENDOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give\n END(finale\/conclusion) + OW!(exclamation expressing \"that's painful!\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flight One in Constellation? (6)","output":"### Answer: STAIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flight\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(in) STARS(a group of \u2026\/a constellation).\nDefn: \u2026\/a series of step between levels."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Journey from home to get stoned (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TRIP OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Journey from home,to get stoned\n Double defn: 1st: A journey starting from one's home; and 2nd: \u2026\/to get high on drugs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bill Bailey show possibly calms mice you'd stimulated (7,6)","output":"### Answer: MUSICAL COMEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bill Bailey show possibly\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 stimulated) CALMS MICE YOU'D.\nDefn: Possibly\/an example of a performance\/show by English comedian and singer, Bill Bailey.\nA small sample:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Monkey's bad mistake (6)","output":"### Answer: HOWLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monkey,bad mistake\n Double defn: 1st: Any of a species of monkeys characterised by a loud howling call; and 2nd: \u2026\/glaring mistake.\nThere he goes:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Signal in the style of the Marines (5)","output":"### Answer: ALARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Signal\n [A LA](in the style or manner of) + RM(abbrev. for the Royal Marines in the British military)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Food chain deal founders (9)","output":"### Answer: ENCHILADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 founders) CHAIN DEAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punches key, ashram disintegrates (9)","output":"### Answer: HAYMAKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Punches\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 disintegrates) KEY, ASHRAM.\nDefn: \u2026\/forceful blows."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Here in Chamonix, the air finishes much colder (5)","output":"### Answer: ICIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: much colder\n ICI(\"here\", in the language spoken in Chamonix, France) + **last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 finishes) \"the air\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snacks we should understand first (8)","output":"### Answer: TWIGLETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snacks\n LET'S(let us\/we should, as in \"let's do this\") **placed after**(\u2026 first) TWIG(to understand\/to catch the meaning of)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shark malaria affecting 3 in America (6,6)","output":"### Answer: KAMALA HARRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 3 in America\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 affecting) SHARK MALARIA.\nDefn: Solution to 3 down\/Vice-President in America."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money which is tied up in poisons (9)","output":"### Answer: BANKNOTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Money\n KNOT(a thing which is tied up\/made into a tight loop) **contained in**(in) BANES(fatal poisons).\nDefn: Paper \u2026, though nowadays more likely made from polymers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deputy back in order (6-2-7)","output":"### Answer: SECOND-IN-COMMAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deputy\n SECOND(to back\/to support, say, a proposal) + IN + COMMAND(an order\/a directive)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wraps as scene changes (7)","output":"### Answer: ENCASES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wraps\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 changes) AS SCENE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Makeshift Italian side win against grand royal entourage (6-2-7)","output":"### Answer: LADIES-IN-WAITING \n ### Explanation: Definition: royal entourage\n **Anagram of**(Makeshift) ITALIAN SIDE WIN **plus**(against) G(abbrev. for \"grand\", as in $1000 or \u00a31000)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stuck? Sometimes 22 will (5)","output":"### Answer: GORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stuck\n [GO RED](sometimes an alarm\/answer to 22 across will become this\/a red alert, indicating imminent danger).\nDefn: \u2026\/stabbed with a sharp object."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Concerning fuss alongside (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: TO DO WITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concerning\n TO-DO(a commotion\/fuss) + WITH(alongside\/together).\nDefn: \u2026\/regarding."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A smaller group of alien vessels overhead (6)","output":"### Answer: SUBSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: A smaller group\n ET(abbrev. for \"extra-terrestrial\"\/an alien from another planet) **placed below**(\u2026 overhead, in a down clue) SUBS(short for \"submarines\"\/underwater vessels)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Valid snooper at ivermectin stores (9)","output":"### Answer: OPERATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Valid\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 stores) \"snooper at ivermectin\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Executive committee receives note about way of feeling as others do (8)","output":"### Answer: EMPATHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: feeling as others do\n EC(abbrev. for \"executive committee\") **containing**(receives) [ MI(or \"me\", a note in the tonic sol-fa system of musical notation) **containing**(about) PATH(a way\/a track) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Songs, 3's boss said (6)","output":"### Answer: LIEDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Songs\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 said) \"leader\"(the boss of second-in-command\/answer to 3 down).\nDefn: German \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tool used to be written up by journalist (7)","output":"### Answer: HACKSAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tool\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 written up, in a down clue) WAS(used to be) **placed below**(by, in a down clue) HACK(a journalist producing dull work)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gorge baby's meal 4 (5)","output":"### Answer: ABYSM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gorge\n **Hidden in**(Gorge\/the contents of the stomach) \"baby's meal\".\nDefn: An archaic form of \"abyss\"\/a chasm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inflamed area poked by sick fool (7)","output":"### Answer: PILLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: fool\n POCK(mark left by an inflammation, say, a pimple\/an inflamed area?) **containing**(poked by) ILL(sick\/ailing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool, big lump (4)","output":"### Answer: CLOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fool,big lump\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026 of earth or clay."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fools take on county (9)","output":"### Answer: BERKSHIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: county\n BERKS(fools\/stupid persons) + HIRE(to take on\/to employ).\nDefn: \u2026 in England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stop feeding wrong dose to fool (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CLOSE DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n **Anagram of**(wrong) DOSE **contained in**(feeding \u2026 to) CLOWN(fool\/an incompetent person)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grid in FT cryptic lacking purpose? (8)","output":"### Answer: DRIFTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking purpose\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cryptic) GRID IN FT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool with yellow Caribbean dish (4,7)","output":"### Answer: JERK CHICKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caribbean dish\n JERK(a contemptibly foolish person) **plus**(with) CHICKEN(cowardly\/yellow)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dip about right for dipso (5)","output":"### Answer: DRUNK \n ### Explanation: Definition: dipso\n DUNK(immerse\/dip in water) **containing**(about) R(abbrev. for \"right\").\nDefn: \u2026\/a dipsomaniac\/an alcoholic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Twist in tornado? (4)","output":"### Answer: WIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Twist,tornado\n Double defn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: First of balls found in broken urinal behind entrance of tennis court (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIBUNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: court\n [ **1st letter of**(First of) \"balls\" **contained in**(found in) **anagram of**(broken) URINAL] **placed after**(behind) **1st letter of**(entrance of) \"tennis\".\nDefn: \u2026 of justice."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool in defence, City's back (5)","output":"### Answer: WALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fool\n WALL(a form of defence against attack) + **last letter of**(\u2026's back) \"City\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turn up to either building, though not hospital (9)","output":"### Answer: PIROUETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 building) [ UP TO + \"either\" **minus**(though not) \"h\"(abbrev. for \"hospital\") ].\nDefn: \u2026, as would be performed by a ballet dancer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Island where sweet thing faces giant of the ocean (7)","output":"### Answer: MAJORCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\n **Reversal of**(faces\/with the front against\/towards, in this case, the answer to the second part of the wordplay) JAM(a sweet thing\/spread made from fruit and sugar) + ORCA(the killer whale, the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family\/giant of the ocean)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheap wine, burgundy almost knocked over \u2014 fool! (7)","output":"### Answer: PLONKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: fool\n PLONK(cheap, inferior wine) + **reversal of**(\u2026 knocked over) [ \"red\"(a red wine, of which a Burgundy is an example) **minus ****its last letter**(\u2026 almost) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dish having Asian lentils for starters? (4)","output":"### Answer: DHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dish having Asian lentils\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 for starters) \"Dish having Asian lentils\".\nDefn: Indian dish made with lentils."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distorted notes in passport, say, held by a decrepit thing (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ACID ROCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distorted notes\n ID(short for \"identity papers\", an example of which\/say, is a passport) **contained in**(held by) [A + CROCK(a decrepit\/worn out or ruined thing, a vehicle, say) ].\nDefn: A type of rock music partly defined by distorted notes from electric guitars."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frail worker having broken spirit, lifted (6)","output":"### Answer: FEEBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frail \n **Reversal of**(\u2026, lifted, in a down clue) [ BEE(a social insect, a caste of which is the worker) **contained in**(having broken) ELF(a spirit\/a supernatural creature) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool lowers credit (8)","output":"### Answer: DIPSTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fool \n DIPS(lowers\/sinks) + TICK(credit, from the expression \"on tick\/credit\", when refering to a purchase)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grievance expressed when one enters place (6)","output":"### Answer: PLAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grievance \n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(enters) PLANT(to embed\/to place into)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: High point reached, some problem catching up (4)","output":"### Answer: ACME \n ### Explanation: Definition: High point reached\n **Hidden in**(some) **reversal of**(\u2026 up, in a down clue) \"problem catching\".\nDefn: \u2026\/achieved."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swimmer's bloody outdated style (3,6)","output":"### Answer: RED MULLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmer\n RED(bloody) + MULLET(an outdated hairstyle)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marxist revolutionary and British head of state in lift (5)","output":"### Answer: CHEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: lift\n CHE(Guevara, Marxist revolutionary from Argentina) **plus**(and) ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", the British head of state).\nDefn: \u2026\/raise one's spirits\/morale."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool one in three names with chicanery, finally (5)","output":"### Answer: NINNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fool\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **contained in**(in) NNN(3 x abbrev. for \"name\") **plus**(with) **last letter of**(\u2026, finally) \"chicanery\".\nDefn: A foolish and weak person."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Condemn fool holding figure upside down (8)","output":"### Answer: DENOUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Condemn\n DUNCE(a fool, one slow in learning) **containing**(holding) **reversal of**(\u2026 upside down, in a down clue) ONE(a figure\/a number)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Far from bloody good job! (4,4)","output":"### Answer: WELL DONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Far from bloody,good job!\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, as with a well-cooked piece of meat."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One following fool gripping lead on rabid dog (6)","output":"### Answer: BORZOI \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") **placed below**(following, in a down clue) [ BOZO(Americanism for a fool) **containing**(gripping) **1st letter of**(lead on) \"rabid\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: That man in violent slide reversing car (6)","output":"### Answer: WHEELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\n HE(that man\/third-person masculine pronoun) **contained in**(in) **reversal of**(\u2026 reversing) SLEW(a violent sliding movement).\nDefn: Slang for a \u2026, as in \"I've got new wheels\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fool covering king in some butter (4)","output":"### Answer: PRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fool\n R(abbrev. for \"Rex\", Latin for \"king\") **contained in**(covering \u2026 in \u2026) PAT(a slab of\/some butter)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arouse wife on the ground (4)","output":"### Answer: WHET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arouse\n W(abbrev. for \"wife\") **placed above**(on, in a down clue) **anagram of**(\u2026 ground) THE.\nDefn: \u2026 one's appetite, desire or interest."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What Jacob was? Leader of House \u2014 stuffy with it (8)","output":"### Answer: HAIRLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Jacob was\n **1st letter of**(Leader of) \"House\" **plus**(\u2026 with it) AIRLESS(stuffy\/with no air circulation).\nDefn: \u2026 in the Bible, in contrast to his hairy brother Esau."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sadly, I'm doubter about one court making a passing comment (6,6)","output":"### Answer: OBITER DICTUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a passing comment\n **Anagram of**(Sadly) I'M DOUBTER **containing**(about) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + CT(abbrev. for \"court\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: down. Don't visit state flooded by river\u2014 awash with wood destroyed (4,4)","output":"### Answer: STAY AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't visit\n SAY(to state verbally) **containing**(flooded by) [ TAY(longest river in Scotland) + \"awash\" **minus**(with \u2026 destroyed) \"ash\"(the hard wood of the ash tree)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reading material with digital access (5,5)","output":"### Answer: THUMB INDEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reading material with digital access\n Cryptic defn: Set of notches cut into the pages of books to allow easy access to specific sections of the book, digitally\/using your digits."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attempts to cross French sea, being back in boats (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIREMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: boats\n TRIES(attempts) **containing**(to cross) **reversal of**(\u2026, being back) MER(French for \"sea\").\nDefn:  \u2026 with 3 banks of oars."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: End of road \u2014 politician in criminal case bunks off (7)","output":"### Answer: DECAMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bunks off\n **Last letter of**(End of) \"road\" + [ MP(abbrev. for a Member of Parliament, a politician) **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(criminal) CASE ].\nDefn: \u2026\/leaves hurriedly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: We turned up to be enthralled by dog showing charm (7)","output":"### Answer: BEWITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: charm\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned up) WE **contained in**(to be enthralled by) BITCH(a female dog)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: All mice out to eat a shrub (8)","output":"### Answer: CAMELLIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrub\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 out) ALL MICE **containing**(to eat) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some pang in animals? Certainly in humans! (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: pang,Certainly in humans\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"pang in animals\".\nDefn: A sharp pain\/pang in the chests of humans."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Troublemaker on broadcast intended being heartless, creating harm (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPAIRMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: harm\n IMP(a trouble\/mischief maker) **plus**(on) AIR(to broadcast, as with radio or TV programmes) + \"meant\"(intended\/planned to) **minus its middle letter**(being heartless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crack from cleric, idiot in church (8)","output":"### Answer: CREVASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crack\n [REV(abbrev. for \"Reverend\", form of address to a cleric) + ASS(an idiot\/a foolish person) ] **contained in**(in) CE(abbrev. for the Church of England)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of Manhattan is sedate surprisingly (4,4)","output":"### Answer: EAST SIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of Manhattan\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 surprisingly) IS SEDATE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: across. Difficult situation in Stoke Poges churchyard, reportedly? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GREY AREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Difficult situation\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, reportedly) \"Gray area\"(what you might call the churchyard of the Stoke Poges church that poet Thomas Gray attended at the time of his writing Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not a sort of dreamy movement set up in Oxford college (6)","output":"### Answer: MERTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oxford college\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 set up, in a down clue) [ NOT + REM(abbrev. for \"rapid eye movement\", a phase\/sort of sleep characterised by rapid eye movements, during which you might have intense dreams,) ].\nDefn: \u2026, part of Oxford University."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: PM to resign? Has to go about it tortuously (7)","output":"### Answer: ASQUITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: PM\n QUIT(to resign from a post) **contained in**(\u2026 to go about it) **anagram of**(\u2026 tortuously) HAS.\nDefn: \u2026, H.H., former UK Prime Minister."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rest in sweet place with ruined houses? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BOMB SITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: place with ruined houses\n SIT(to take your weight off your feet\/to rest) **contained in**(in) BOMBE(a sweet\/a dome shaped frozen dessert)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Looking to keep home that houses nothing innovative (10)","output":"### Answer: PIONEERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: innovative\n PEERING(looking intently) **containing**(to keep) [ IN(home\/not out, as in \"I'm home tonight\") **containing**(that houses) O(letter representing 0\/nothing) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worship has some here very uplifted (6)","output":"### Answer: REVERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worship\n **Hidden in**(some) **reversal of**(\u2026 uplifted, in a down clue) \"here very\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Repairs past being done when one is lacking ___ ? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SPARE PARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ___\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 done) \"Repairs past\" **minus**(when \u2026 is lacking) \"I\"(Roman numeral for \"one\").\nDefn: If one lacks spare parts, then repair of the whole is not possible\/past being done."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Travellers gloomy, drinking beer? Quite the opposite (8)","output":"### Answer: PILGRIMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Travellers\n GRIM(gloomy\/depressing) **contained in**(drinking \u2026? Quite the opposite) PILS(a type of lager beer similar to Pilsner)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upper-class lady against benefit being raised (8)","output":"### Answer: CONTESSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upper-class lady\n CON(against\/supporting the opposite side in an argument) + **reversal of**(\u2026 being raised, in a down clue) ASSET(a benefit\/an advantage that one has)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal receiver getting hold of excellent ceramic wear (7)","output":"### Answer: FAIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ceramic wear\n FENCE(the criminal who receives stolen goods to sell) **containing**(getting hold of) AI(A1\/first class\/excellent, with the Roman numeral substitution) .\nDefn: Glazed and decorated \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Depression associated with member facing endless shame (6)","output":"### Answer: ARMPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Depression\n ARM(a member\/a limb) **plus**(facing) \"pity\"(shame\/cause for disappointment, as in \"It's a pity that he didn't get it\") **minus**\n**its last letter**(endless \u2026)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A hostile bang smashed by champion tennis player (6,6)","output":"### Answer: ALTHEA GIBSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: champion tennis player\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 smashed) A HOSTILE BANG."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good place to leave a boat in Alaska? (9)","output":"### Answer: ANCHORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good place to leave a boat in Alaska\n Cryptic defn: Name of a port(a good place to leave a boat anchored) in Alaska."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Herb mixture contains a treatment for addiction (5)","output":"### Answer: REHAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: treatment for addiction\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 mixture) HERB **containing**(contains) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some poorly crafted material (5)","output":"### Answer: LYCRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"poorly crafted\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surprising success for nightmare? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: DARK HORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surprising success\n DARK(the night, as in \"They hunt in the dark\") + MARE(a female horse).\nDefn: \u2026\/a horse or a team, say, who wins against the odds."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: From the air, glass oddly is a chemical weapon (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TEAR GAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a chemical weapon\n **Letters in the odd positions of**(From \u2026 oddly) \"the\",\" air\", and \" glass\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Each class function (7)","output":"### Answer: PERFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: function\n PER(each, as in \"rate per hour\") + FORM(a class in school consisting of students in a specific year of education)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pub diet for slimmers? (5)","output":"### Answer: LOCAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pub\n LO-CAL(or low-cal or low-calories, describing a diet for those wanting to be slimmer.\nDefn: \u2026\/watering hole near to your home or office, and which you frequently go to."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flabby adipose tissue, primarily (3)","output":"### Answer: FAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flabby adipose tissue\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026, primarily) \"Flabby adipose tissue\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old jail bird, not quite silver (5)","output":"### Answer: GULAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old jail\n \"gull\"(a sea bird) **minus ****its last letter**(not quite) + AG(symbol for the chemical element, silver).\nDefn: \u2026\/labour camps in the former Soviet Union."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meet, for example, to cover the international science fiction premieres (7)","output":"### Answer: SATISFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meet\n SAY(for example) **containing**(to cover) \"the international science fiction\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: As canaries missing a cuckoo (7)","output":"### Answer: ARSENIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: As\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 cuckoo) [ \"canaries\" **minus**(missing) \"a\"].\nDefn: The chemical element symbolised by \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suspect image of Matilda with one wearing knitted pattern (9)","output":"### Answer: IDENTIKIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suspect image\n I(Matilda, the setter, using the self-referential pronoun) **plus**(with) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\" **contained in**(wearing) **anagram of**(\u2026 pattern) KNITTED ].\nDefn: \u2026\/picture of a possible criminal constructed from witnesses' accounts."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rock band's joint (5)","output":"### Answer: ELBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rock band,joint\n Double defn: 1st: An English \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ask softly, then take charge (5)","output":"### Answer: PLEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ask\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", a musical instruction to play softly) **plus**(then) LEAD(to take charge\/command)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Itinerant composer appearing in Albert Hall performance, popular at last (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAVELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Itinerant\n RAVEL(Maurice, French composer) **contained in**(appearing in) **last letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 at last) \"Albert Hall performance, popular\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Far-fetched accounts and short stories? On the contrary (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TALL TALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Far-fetched accounts\n [ TALL TALES ](on the contrary\/literally, not, \"short stories\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Each cat essentially spies a tree (6)","output":"### Answer: ACACIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tree\n **Middle letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 essentially) \"Each cat\" + CIA(abbrev. for the Central Intelligence Agency, the US organisation of spies)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See Senegal's rebuilt city (3,7)","output":"### Answer: LOS ANGELES \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\n LO!(as in \"lo and behold!\"\/see!) + **anagram of**(\u2026 rebuilt) SENEGAL'S."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Troubled sleep is over for bears (6)","output":"### Answer: PANDAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bears\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 is over, in a down clue) [ SAD(troubled by, say, grief or disappointment) + NAP(a short sleep) ].\nNot a bear, but still, a lesser (or red) panda:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shabby mandate, mostly mine (8)","output":"### Answer: DECREPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shabby\n \"decree\"(mandate\/an official order) **minus its last letter**(mostly) + PIT(a mine\/a large hole in the ground from which minerals or stones are quarried)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Principal in hospital after car crash (4)","output":"### Answer: ARCH- \n ### Explanation: Definition: Principal\n H(abbrev. for \"hospital\") **placed below**(after, in a down clue) **anagram of**(\u2026 crash) CAR.\nDefn: Prefix denoting \"principal\"\/chief."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancy Chelsea tractor leaving street to get fuel (8)","output":"### Answer: CHARCOAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: fuel\n **Anagram of**(Fancy) [ \"Chelsea tractor\" **minus**(leaving) \"street\" ].\nDefn: \u2026, made not from coal, but from wood.\n\u2026 and not just a fuel:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honour to receive Oscar for musical instrument (4)","output":"### Answer: OBOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical instrument\n OBE(post-nominals standing for an \"Officer of the Order of the British Empire\", a class in the British honours system) **containing**(to receive) O(letter represented by \"Oscar\" in the phonetic alphabet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recorded missing the start of first degree, being disorganised (10)","output":"### Answer: REGISTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recorded\n **Anagram of**(\u2026, being disorganised) [ \"first\" **minus ****its 1st letter**(missing the start of \u2026) + DEGREE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: They reflect as lion, say, moans audibly (4-4)","output":"### Answer: CAT\u2019S-EYES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They reflect\n CAT(an example of which\/say, is the lion) + **homophone of**(\u2026 audibly) \"sighs\"(moans\/sounds expressing sadness, say).\nDefn: \u2026 as guides to drivers on the road."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: What one might do on a windy day to test opinion (3,1,4)","output":"### Answer: FLY A KITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What one might do on a windy day to test opinion\n Double defn: What one might do: 1st: on a windy day, literally; and 2nd: taken metaphorically, to test opinion\/to put out feelers to gauge the potential response to an action considered for the future."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Like arty composition getting lost (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition:  lost\n AS(like\/comparable to) + **anagram of**(\u2026 composition) ARTY."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unable to disperse large cloud (6)","output":"### Answer: NEBULA \n ### Explanation: Definition: large cloud\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to disperse) UNABLE.\nDefn:  \u2026 in outer space."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Initially important guessing game (1-3)","output":"### Answer: I-SPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Initially important guessing game\n Cryptic defn: The game where one has to guess the object clued only by \"I spy with my little eye something beginning with(initially) \u2026\" followed by a letter of the alphabet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rising water regularly this deep (4)","output":"### Answer: TIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rising water\n **1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th letters of**(regularly) \"this deep\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Love, Nablus exotic, mysterious, unlike this puzzle, one hopes! (10)","output":"### Answer: UNSOLVABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mysterious, unlike this puzzle, one hopes\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 exotic) LOVE, NABLUS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish limit getting around resistance (4)","output":"### Answer: CARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n CAP(to limit\/to place a cap\/a maximum on) **containing**(getting around) R(symbol for \"electrical resistance\" in physics).\nA variety:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Just starting, find useful Japanese index showing mountain name (4)","output":"### Answer: FUJI \n ### Explanation: Definition: mountain name\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Just starting) \"find useful Japanese index\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cunning, pen in unusual entries (10)","output":"### Answer: SERPENTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cunning\n PEN **contained in**(in) **anagram of**(unusual) ENTRIES.\nDefn: \u2026\/treacherous."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something wrong with a peninsula (6)","output":"### Answer: CRIMEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: peninsula\n CRIME(something wrong\/an offence) **plus**(with) A.\nDefn: \u2026 that juts into the Black Sea."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legacy perhaps of dictator's attitude to come into view (8)","output":"### Answer: HEIRLOOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legacy perhaps\n **Homophone of**(dictator's) \"air\"(attitude\/a distinctive manner or appearance) + LOOM(to come into view\/to appear as a vague form).\nDefn: A valuable object that has belonged to a family for generations, an example\/perhaps, of a legacy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vessels, modified, foil all threats initially (8)","output":"### Answer: FLOTILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vessels\n **Anagram of**(modified) [FOIL ALL + **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"threats\" ].\nDefn: A fleet of \u2026\/ships."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joke about northern group (4)","output":"### Answer: GANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: group\n GAG(a joke\/a quip) **containing**(about) N(abbrev. for \"northern\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Willing to consider musical work, European, on periphery (4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Willing to consider\n OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a major musical work) + **1st and last letters of**(\u2026, on periphery) \"European\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attribute of required standard, extremely trusty (8)","output":"### Answer: PROPERTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attribute\n PROPER(of required standard\/conforming to social standards or conventions) + **1st and last letters of**(extremely) \"trusty\".\nDefn: An \u2026\/a characteristic of something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Antagonise a learner \u2013 that is needless primarily, battle regularly lost (8)","output":"### Answer: ALIENATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Antagonise\n A + L(letter displayed by a learner driver) + IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is) + **1st letter of**(\u2026 primarily) \"needless\" + \"battle\" **minus ****its 1st, 3rd and 5th letters**(regularly lost)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perhaps Mercury's scheme, out of this world? (6)","output":"### Answer: PLANET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps Mercury\n PLAN(a scheme\/a plot) + ET(abbrev. for \"extra-terrestrial\"\/alien\/out of this world).\nDefn: An example of which\/perhaps is Mercury."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Van meal bit off? Maybe yes, maybe no (10)","output":"### Answer: AMBIVALENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe yes, maybe\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) VAN MEAL BIT.\nDefn: \u2026\/sitting on the fence\/unwilling to take sides about something or someone."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comfort from herbal medicine (4)","output":"### Answer: BALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comfort\n **Hidden in**(from) \"herbal medicine\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wizard entertaining millions \u2013 a high point (4)","output":"### Answer: ACME \n ### Explanation: Definition: a high point\n ACE(a wizard\/an expert in a particular field or activity) **containing**(entertaining) M(abbrev. for \"millions\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compete, given award we're told for initiative (10)","output":"### Answer: ENTERPRISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: initiative\n ENTER(to compete\/to participate in a competition) **plus**(given) **homophone of**(\u2026 we're told) \"prize\"(an award for, say, winning a competition)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: New country group, based on test ignoring India, seen as indifferent (7)","output":"### Answer: NEUTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: seen as indifferent\n N(abbrev. for \"new\") + EU(abbrev. for the European Union, a group of many countries of Europe) **plus**(based on, in a down clue) \"trial\"(a test\/a try-out) **minus**(ignoring) \"I\"(abbrev. for \"India\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dislike arising from leader leaving speaking platform (5)","output":"### Answer: ODIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dislike\n **1st letter of**(leader) **deleted from**(leaving) \"podium\"(a speaking platform\/a raised stand on which a speaker stands)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In a picture, six upset America and supporter (8)","output":"### Answer: VISUALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: In a picture\n VI(Roman numeral for \"six\") + **reversal of**(upset, in a down clue) US(abbrev. for things American) **plus**(and) ALLY(a supporter\/someone taking your side)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Annual transfer of allotted space, we hear \u2013 Doris maybe kind of tense (8,7)","output":"### Answer: BIRTHDAY PRESENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annual transfer\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, we hear) \"berth\"(an allotted space for a vessel to dock) + DAY(an example of whom is\/maybe, Doris Day, American singer) + PRESENT(a kind of\/one of the tenses in grammar).\nDefn: A transfer of something\/a gift from one to another celebrating his\/her birthday."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feature writer, outspoken, supported by Liberal papers (6)","output":"### Answer: EYELID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature\n **Homophone of**(\u2026, outspoken) \"I\"(the writer using the self-referential pronoun) **placed above**(supported by, in a down clue) [ L(abbrev. for a member of the Liberal Party) + ID(abbrev. for \"identity papers\").\nDefn: \u2026 on one's face."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Go at a clue in different way \u2013 making a list (9)","output":"### Answer: CATALOGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a list\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in different way) GO AT A CLUE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neglected animal track \u2013 sad (3-4)","output":"### Answer: RUN-DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neglected\n RUN(a track regularly used by a particular animal, say, a rabbit) + DOWN(sad\/down in the dumps)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strange generation, losing love for fruit (9)","output":"### Answer: TANGERINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n **Anagram of**(Strange) [ \"generation\" **minus**(losing) \"O\"(letter denoting 0\/love in tennis scores)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Device, electronic say, provides regular traveller with parking for month (8)","output":"### Answer: COMPUTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Device, electronic say\n \"commuter\"(a regular traveller of some distance to work) **with** \"p\"(abbrev. for \"parking\") **replacing**(with \u2026 for \u2026) \"m\"(abbrev. for \"month\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: European note Conservative finds controversial (7)","output":"### Answer: POLEMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: controversial\n POLE(a European, specifically a national of Poland) + MI(a note on the music sol-fa scale) + C(abbrev. for a member of the Conservative Party)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Have an impact, about right \u2013 one's garden feature (7)","output":"### Answer: TRELLIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: garden feature\n TELL(to have an impact\/to be effective) **containing**(about) R(abbrev. for \"right\") + I(Roman numeral for \"one\")'S ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pledge to include artist's style of music (6)","output":"### Answer: GARAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: style of music\n GAGE(a pledge\/a valuable object deposited as a guarantee of good faith) **containing**(to include) RA(post-nominals for a Member of the Royal Academy of Arts, an artist).\nDefn: A genre of electronic dance music originating in the early 1990s."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A doctor with little hesitation identifying warning colour (5)","output":"### Answer: AMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: warning colour\n A + MB(abbrev. for Medicinae Baccalaureus\/Bachelor of Medicine, a doctor) **plus**(with) ER(a short\/little word expressing one's hesitation when speaking).\nDefn: \u2026, as seen in traffic lights, to warn of the impending change to red."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Master of arms messing about with toe (7)","output":"### Answer: MAESTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Master\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 messing about \u2026) [ARMS **plus**(with) TOE]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acquiring new apartment? That's swell! (7)","output":"### Answer: INFLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: swell\n [ N(abbrev. for \"new\") + FLAT(an apartment\/an accommodation consisting of a set of rooms) ] **contained in**(Acquiring \u2026) IE(abbrev. for \"id est\"\/that is)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aristocrats taking on old, but inexperienced folk (5)","output":"### Answer: NOOBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: inexperienced folk\n NOBS(aristocrats\/persons of high social position) **containing**() O(abbrev. for \"old\").\nDefn: \u2026 in a particular activity such as computing, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal beds lad with a thousand rolls of fat (9)","output":"### Answer: SADDLEBAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: rolls of fat\n **Anagram of**(Criminal) BEDS LAD **plus**(with) A + G(abbrev. for \"grand\"\/a thousand dollars or pounds).\nDefn: \u2026 around the hips and thighs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bloke making love mostly to make bread (7)","output":"### Answer: CHAPATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: bread\n CHAP(a bloke\/a guy) + \"at it\"(making love\/in the course of\/at having intercourse\/sex\/it, in slang) **minus ****its last letter**(mostly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tips for narc experts pull hot rocks on nice tube (7)","output":"### Answer: NEPHRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: tube\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(Tips for) \"narc: experts pull hot rocks on nice\".\nDefn: \u2026 in the kidney."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Power and sex will be mine! (3)","output":"### Answer: PIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: mine\n P(symbol for \"power\" in physics) **plus**(and) IT(cf. 12 across).\nDefn: \u2026\/a hole in the ground from which minerals are extracted.\nWhat is it they say?  Three things make the world go round \u2013 wealth, power and sex: if you have one, you can have either or both of the other two."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slime having pleasing qualities? Not quite! (3)","output":"### Answer: GOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slime\n \"good\"(having pleasing qualities\/giving enjoyment or satisfaction) **minus ****its last letter**(Not quite)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not all call back to get help (3)","output":"### Answer: AID \n ### Explanation: Definition: help\n **Last letter ****deleted from**(Not all) **reversal of**(\u2026 back) \"dial\"(to call, on the phone by dialling a phone number)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excitement as Raoul spun out (7)","output":"### Answer: AROUSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excitement\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 spun out) AS RAOUL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In hearing, launderer's confession is nonsense (7)","output":"### Answer: EYEWASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: nonsense\n **Homophone of**(In hearing) \"I wash\"(a launderer's confession\/how a washer man or woman might describe his\/her actions)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obstruct prurient fools heading for threesome (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERRUPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obstruct\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fools) PRURIENT + **1st letter of**(heading for) \"threesome\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A way to stop our man getting speed (5)","output":"### Answer: HASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: speed\n [A + ST(abbrev. for \"street\"\/a way to travel along) ]**contained in**(to stop) HE(our man, refering to a male by using the third person pronoun)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worthy old relative drugs grasping duke (7)","output":"### Answer: GRANDEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worthy\n GRAN(an informal term for one's grandmother, an old relative) + EE(2 x abbrev. for the drug Ecstasy) **containing**(grasping) D(abbrev. for \"duke\").\nDefn: \u2026\/a person of high rank or eminence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Catty drinkers knocked back Bud with a soprano (7)","output":"### Answer: LAPPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catty drinkers\n **Reversal of**(knocked back) PAL(a friend\/a bud\/buddy) **plus**(with) PER(a\/each, as in \"$100 per trick\") + S(abbrev. for \"soprano\").\nDefn: What you might call felines from the way they drink."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some home 'so' carpeted in tasteful bit of peach? (8)","output":"### Answer: MESOCARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: tasteful bit of peach\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"home 'so' carpeted\".\nDefn: The fleshy edible part of a fruit, such as a tasty peach."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vehicles in Perth you briefly examine (4)","output":"### Answer: UTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vehicles in Perth\n U(\"you\" in texting) + \"test\"(to examine\/to probe) **minus ****its last letter**(\u2026 examine).\nDefn: What utility \u2026, Australia are called."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremely hot organist needs to get jiggy (8)","output":"### Answer: ROASTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely hot\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 needs to get jiggy \/to be uninhibited) ORGANIST."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Send up Fife hooligan princess royal dominated (6)","output":"### Answer: RIDDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dominated\n **Reversal of**(Send up, a down clue) [ NED(what you would call a hooligan in Fife, Scotland) + DI(short for Diana, the late Princess) + R(abbrev. for \"royal\") ].\nDefn: \u2026, as in \"he was ridden with remorse\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Too much on? Felt a pull to travel around America! (1,4,5)","output":"### Answer: A FULL PLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Too much on\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to travel) FELT A PULL **containing**(around) A(abbrev. for \"America\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: In Oz, rabbit and retired horse live by river (6)","output":"### Answer: YABBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: In Oz, rabbit\n **Reversal of**(retired) BAY(a brown horse) + BE(to live\/to exist) **plus**(by) R(abbrev. for \"river\").\nDefn: \u2026\/chatter in the language of Oz\/Australia."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revolutionary prison in low European territory (6)","output":"### Answer: MONACO \n ### Explanation: Definition: European territory\n **Reversal of**(Revolutionary) CAN(slang for prison\/jail) **contained in**(in) MOO(to low, as when a cow makes its characteristic sound)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nurse with spirit sat on top of express locomotive (6)","output":"### Answer: ENGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: locomotive\n EN(abbrev. for \"Enrolled Nurse\") **plus**(with ) GIN(a spirit\/an alcoholic sprit) **placed above**(sat on, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(top of) \"express\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A sad tutor going wild on a road abroad (10)","output":"### Answer: AUTOSTRADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: road abroad\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 going wild) A SAD TUTOR **placed above**(on, in a down clue) A.\nDefn: \u2026, in Italy, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mad at lover? Head to khazi and emit much gas! (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERTALK \n ### Explanation: Definition: emit much gas\n **Anagram of**(Mad) AT LOVER + **1st letter of**(Head to) \"khazi\".\nDefn: \u2026\/talk excessively about trivial matters."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Racy type pulls Her Maj? About time! (8)","output":"### Answer: DRAGSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Racy type\n [ DRAGS(pulls along forcefully) + ER(abbrev. for \"Elizabeth Regina\", Her Majesty\/Maj the Queen) ] **containing**(About) T(abbrev. for \"time\").\nDefn: \u2026\/a participant in a drag race."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cartel bringing in a bit of C4 for bombing (6)","output":"### Answer: RACING \n ### Explanation: Definition: bombing\n RING(a cartel\/a gang) **containing**(bringing in) **1st letter of**(a bit of) \"C4\".\nDefn: \u2026\/moving very quickly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Women's stilettos can be instruments of torture (6)","output":"### Answer: WHEELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: instruments of torture\n W(abbrev. for \"women\") + HEELS(\u2026 of shoes, examples of which are stilettos).\nDefn: \u2026, to which the person was tied and tortured."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal exposed by Parisian article on wife (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTLAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\n OUT(exposed\/in the open) **plus**(by) LA(\"article\" in French grammar, as spoken by a Parisian) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) W(abbrev. for \"wife\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gold soldiers stashed in empty Liverpool plant (6)","output":"### Answer: LAUREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n [ AU(symbol for the element, gold) +RE(abbrev. for \"Royal Engineers\", soldiers in the British military) ] **contained in**(stashed in) \"Liverpool\" **minus its ****inner letters**(empty \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Climber stuck on top of Everest might have this (4)","output":"### Answer: HOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\n HOP(a climbing plant whose flowers are used in brewing beer) **placed above**(stuck on, in a down clue) **1st letter of**(top of) \"Everest\".\nDefn: A mountaineer having climbed and got stranded\/stuck on the top of Mt. Everest might have this of being rescued."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Search old parts belonging to record? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: QUESTION MARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: ?\n QUEST(a search\/a hunt for something) + O(abbrev. for \"old\") **contained in**(parts) [ IN(belonging to\/within) + MARK(a record\/a symbol made as a record of something) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Throwing lines on river catching a fish (7)","output":"### Answer: ROACHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\n OCHES(throwing lines\/lines you stand behind to throw in a darts game) **placed after**(on) R(abbrev. for \"river\") **containing**(catching) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Useless goods and fine item in auction identical, finally going (7)","output":"### Answer: FLOTSAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Useless goods\n F(abbrev. for \"fine\") + LOT(an item for sale in an auction) + \"same\"(identical) **minus ****its last letter**(finally going).\nDefn: \u2026\/rejected or discarded things."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: US independent study with arbitrator (7)","output":"### Answer: MUGWUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: US independent\n MUG(to study as far as possible in a short time) + W(abbrev. for \"with\") + UMP(short for \"umpire\"\/arbitrator in a match, say).\nDefn: In the US, one who remains independent\/does not participate in party politics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relied upon Shed getting back to Guardian (5,2)","output":"### Answer: LEANT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relied upon\n LEAN-TO(a shed sharing a wall with a larger building) **plus**(getting) **last letter of**(back to) \"Guardian\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Where actors may be beginning (5)","output":"### Answer: ONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: beginning\n [ON SET](in the place or area in which actors perform for a film or play)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Way to get out member sooner (3,6)","output":"### Answer: LEG BEFORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way to get out\n LEG(a member\/a limb) + BEFORE(sooner than the present time).\nDefn: \u2026 a batsman in cricket, aka \"leg before wicket\/lbw\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Police officer once excited with strip (9)","output":"### Answer: INSPECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Police officer\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 excited \u2026) [ONCE **plus**(with) STRIP]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrange severance of leg in attack (3,2)","output":"### Answer: SET UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrange\n \"on\"(leg\/one half of the cricket field) **deleted from**(severance of \u2026 in) \"set upon\"(to attack someone violently)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminal British chemicals company once filling incorrect tanks in the van (7)","output":"### Answer: ILLICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\n ICI(abbrev. for \"Imperial Chemical Industries\", once a British chemicals company) **contained in**(filling) [ ILL(incorrect\/faulty, as in \"ill judgement\") + **1st letter of**(\u2026 in the van \/in the lead) \"tanks\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boiler fixed by unknown bloke once offering staff work? (7)","output":"### Answer: BERLIOZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloke once offering staff work\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fixed) BOILER **plus**(by) Z(symbol for an unknown quantity in maths).\nDefn: A chap\/bloke who once composed artistic work\/music with notes written in staffs\/staves\/the sets of parallel lines.\nAnswer: .., Hector, French Romantic composer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: How some may pick up old picture in seaside resort (7)","output":"### Answer: TORQUAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: seaside resort\n **Homophone of**(How some may pick up) \"talkie\"(an old term for a picture\/film with sound\/spoken dialogue, when such were still a novelty).\nDefn: \u2026 on the south-western coast of England."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Having no time at all for money, online pest producing bumf (3,4)","output":"### Answer: LOO ROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bumf\n **Every** \"t\"(abbrev. for \"time\") **deleted from**(Having no \u2026 at all for) [ \"loot\"(money, in slang) + \"troll\"(an online pest\/one who deliberately makes offensive or provocative online posts).\nDefn: That for which \"bumf\" is a dated term."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Song to develop originally called press for review (4,2,6)","output":"### Answer: COME ON EILEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Song\n [COME ON](to develop\/to progress) + **reversal of**(\u2026 for review) [NEE(originally called\/named when born) + LIE(to press\/rest on something, exerting gravitational pressure) ].\nDefn: \u2026 by English group, Dexys Midnight Runners."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note attempt to annul endless external organisations such as the NHS (7)","output":"### Answer: QUANGOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: organisations such as the NHS\n [ N(abbrev. for \"note\") + GO(an attempt\/a try at) ] **contained in**(\u2026 external) \"squash\"(to annul\/to put an end to) **minus ****its 1st and last letters**(endless).\nI thought the wordplay's construction a bit clumsy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Draw off tax and sue husband for corruption (7)","output":"### Answer: EXHAUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw off\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 for corruption) [TAX **plus**(and) SUE + H(abbrev. for \"husband\") ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One appointed as first controller of Hercules among many (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TEST PILOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One appointed as first controller of Hercules among many\n Cryptic defn: Reference to controller\/pilot of aircraft, among which the Hercules is an example.\n\u2026 a Herculean aircraft."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refuse by river (5)","output":"### Answer: OFFAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse\n OF(by, as in \"an action by the rulers\") + FAL(the river in Cornwall, England).\nDefn: \u2026\/waste material."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Money to make fast fell over time (7)","output":"### Answer: MOORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Money to make fast\n MOOR(fell\/a stretch of high moorland) **placed above**(over, in a down clue) AGE(a period of time).\nDefn: Money charged to make fast\/moor a boat or ship."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dish ordinary man respectfully rejected \u2014 too much stuffing (7)","output":"### Answer: RISOTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dish\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rejected) [ O(abbrev. for \"ordinary\") + SIR(a respectful term of address for a man) ] **containing**(\u2026 stuffing) OTT(acronym for \"over the top\"\/too much\/in excess)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Acrobat bum-over-hip in roll (12)","output":"### Answer: TRAMPOLINIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Acrobat\n TRAMP(a bum\/a vagrant) + O(abbrev. for \"over\" in cricket scores) + [ IN(hip\/up-to-date with fashion) **contained in**(in) LIST(a roll\/a register of names) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Araucaria's silence surrounding where to begin typing page? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: MONKEY PUZZLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Araucaria\n MUZZLE(to silence\/to gag) **containing**(surrounding) [ ON KEY(where one begins to type with a keyboard) + P(abbrev. for \"page\") ].\nDefn: A tree of the genus, Araucaria."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glitter possibly caught on bare bottom in Gucci blouse (9)","output":"### Answer: GARIBALDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: blouse\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 possibly caught) \"Gary\"(Glitter, professional name of former glam rock singer) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) BALD(bare\/uncovered) + **last letter of**(bottom in, in a down clue) \"Gucci\".\nThe surface somewhat apt for Glitter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Battle of Orleans all over the place (7)","output":"### Answer: SALERNO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Battle\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 all over the place) ORLEANS.\nDefn: \u2026 in WW2."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Miss out with date, without this for protection? (7)","output":"### Answer: EXCLUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Miss out\n D(abbrev. for \"date\") **contained in**(\u2026 for protection) [ EX-(prefix signifying \"without\", as in \"ex-dividend\") + CLUE(this, refering to what you're solving) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One's near where academics may relax with, say, glasses raised (7)","output":"### Answer: SCROOGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's near\n SCR(abbrev. for \"senior common room\" used by the teaching staff\/academics of a college, for relaxation, say) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(\u2026 raised, in a down clue) [ EG(abbrev. for \"exempli gratia\"\/for example\/say) + OO(letters representing a pair of spectacles\/glasses) ].\nDefn: A fictional character who was near\/stingy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unlimited thread for wrapping round my hat (7)","output":"### Answer: TRICORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: hat\n \"string\"(a piece of thread) **minus its 1st and last letters**(Unlimited \u2026) **containing**(for wrapping round) COR!(like \"my!\", an expression of surprise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A fitting tribute, retiree initially going to that local (3-2)","output":"### Answer: TRY-ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: A fitting\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"tribute, retiree\" **plus**(going to) YON(in dialect\/local vocabulary, \"that\", refering to something that is a distance away)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coastal road \u2014 gosh, a suitable place! (8)","output":"### Answer: CORNICHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coastal road\n COR!(like \"gosh!\", an expression of surprise) + NICHE(a suitable place, one where something or somebody fits in\/with well)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seaman conceals grim smells (6)","output":"### Answer: ODOURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: smells\n OS(abbrev. for \"ordinary seaman\") **containing**(conceals) DOUR(grim\/humourless)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: City serving beer and fancy pop (6)","output":"### Answer: ALEPPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n ALE(beer) **plus**(and) **anagram of**(fancy) POP.\nDefn: \u2026 in Syria."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remaining socialist, a maiden maybe (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LEFT OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remaining\n LEFT(describing one on the left side of the political spectrum , as in \"a socialist agenda\") + OVER(in cricket, a series of balls bowled, of which, a maiden is one where no runs are scored)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meal with starters for the English academy (3)","output":"### Answer: TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meal\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(starters for) \"the English academy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reasons chartered accountant employs (6)","output":"### Answer: CAUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reasons\n CA(abbrev. for \"chartered accountant\") + USES(employs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Returned to stock to be brought back to tip-top condition? (8)","output":"### Answer: RESTORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Returned to stock,brought back to tip-top condition\n Double defn: 1st: RE-(prefix signifying a repeat of a previous action, as in \"re-assess\") + STORED(put to where items are stored\/stocked, the items themselves being the \"stock\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dad \u2014 sort to get involved with decrepit oldies (7)","output":"### Answer: DOTARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: decrepit oldies\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to get involved) DAD \u2014 SORT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Did acts misguidedly for fans (7)","output":"### Answer: ADDICTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fans\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 misguidedly) DID ACTS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Serve as a piece of furniture, somehow not the best? (8)","output":"### Answer: BEATABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: somehow not the best\n BE(to serve as\/in effect, to become, as in \"don't be a surrogate\") + A + TABLE(a piece of furniture).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. vulnerable to being bested by someone or something."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellow needing time to run (6)","output":"### Answer: MANAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: run\n MAN(a fellow\/chap) **plus**() AGE(a long period of time).\nDefn: \u2026, an organisation, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Port in endless disorder (3)","output":"### Answer: RIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Port\n **Last letter deleted from**(endless) \"riot\"(disorder\/disturbance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scottish island to the west with rocky hill \u2014 one offers an account (8)","output":"### Answer: NARRATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: one offers an account\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to the west, in an across clue) ARRAN(a island off the west coast of Scotland) **plus**(with) TOR(a rocky hill).\nDefn: \u2026, of events, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Female endlessly angry about problem with tights? (6)","output":"### Answer: LADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: problem with tights\n \"lady\"(a female person) **minus ****its last letter**(endlessly) + **reversal of**(\u2026 about) RED(angry\/filled with rage).\nDefn: \u2026, specifically, a strip of unravelled fabric in such wear."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Minister in speech \u2014 one firing off? (6)","output":"### Answer: CANNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: one firing off\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in speech) \"canon\"(a minister in the clergy)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Titaness turning out to be most unpleasant (8)","output":"### Answer: NASTIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most unpleasant\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 turning out) TITANESS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unenthusiastic old learner joining company (4)","output":"### Answer: COOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unenthusiastic\n [O(abbrev. for \"old\") + L(letter displayed by a learner driver)] **placed after**(joining) CO(abbrev. for \"company\", a commercial organisation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Break in children's game (4)","output":"### Answer: SNAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Break,children's game\n  Double defn: 1st: Clean \u2026 into two parts ; and 2nd: \u2026 played with cards."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Empty shores in which you'll see bird moves quickly (6)","output":"### Answer: SCOOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: moves quickly\n **Internal letters deleted from**(Empty) \"shores\" **containing**(in which you'll see) COOT(an aquatic bird)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleared off, say (7)","output":"### Answer: DECLARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: say\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 off) CLEARED.\nDefn: \u2026\/to make known."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bewildered prisoner must be integrated (8)","output":"### Answer: CONFUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bewildered\n CON(short for \"convict\", a prisoner) + FUSED(must be integrated\/joined individual parts into one piece)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Movement offering stupid proposal at meeting? (10)","output":"### Answer: LOCOMOTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Movement\n LOCO(stupid\/crazy) + MOTION(a proposal put forward for discussion and adoption in a meeting)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Good engineers finally made home most eco-friendly (8)","output":"### Answer: GREENEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most eco-friendly\n G(abbrev. for \"good\") + RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers, the engineering arm of the British military) + **last letter of**(finally) \"made\" + NEST(a home, a cosy and comfortable one)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bird seen in the museum (3)","output":"### Answer: EMU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n **Hidden in**(seen in) \"the museum\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad person about to be given notice (3)","output":"### Answer: CAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bad person\n C(abbrev. for \"circa\", about in reference to years\/dates) **plus**(to be given) AD(short for \"advertisement\", a promotional notice)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smashing fellow deemed mad is lying in grass (10)","output":"### Answer: SHATTERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smashing\n HATTER(in full, the Mad Hatter, the fellow deemed mad in the tale, \"Alice in Wonderland\") **contained in**(is lying in) SING(to grass\/to rat on\/to inform on one's accomplice, say, especially to the authorities)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A hero apt to look silly in special headgear (5,3)","output":"### Answer: OPERA HAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: special headgear\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to look silly) A HERO APT.\nDefn: \u2026, special because it can be collapsed."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bad gent and I get into trouble arguing? (8)","output":"### Answer: DEBATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: arguing\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 get into trouble) [BAD GENT **plus**(and) I]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Understand sound of the waves? (3)","output":"### Answer: SEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understand\n **Homophone of**(sound of) \"sea\"(as represented by the waves on it).\nDefn: \u2026\/to realise the meaning of."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fish dish ultimately going wrong (7)","output":"### Answer: HERRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n **Last letter of**(\u2026 ultimately) \"dish\" + ERRING(going wrong\/committing offences)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spy on street is Harry (6)","output":"### Answer: MOLEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harry\n MOLE(a spy who operates from within the enemy) **placed above**(on, in a down clue) ST(abbrev. for \"street\").\nDefn: ..\/to harass\/to pester."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cockney worker is a joiner (3)","output":"### Answer: AND \n ### Explanation: Definition: a joiner\n The Cockney pronunciation of \"hand\".\nDefn: \u2026\/a conjunction in grammar linking clauses."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doctor getting minimal amount of money as ineffectual person (4)","output":"### Answer: DRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: ineffectual person\n DR(abbrev. for \"doctor\") **plus**(getting) 1P(in British money, the minimal amount of \"one penny\", with the Roman numeral substitution)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Language of poetry beginning to wither away (4)","output":"### Answer: ERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Language\n \"verse\"(poetry\/poems or verses, collectively) **minus ****its 1st letter**(beginning to wither away).\nDefn: A Scottish or Irish Gaelic \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saw dog wearing lead (7)","output":"### Answer: PROVERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\n ROVER(a generic name for a pet dog) **contained in**(wearing) PB(symbol for the chemical element, lead)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It records speed on river (7)","output":"### Answer: DASHCAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: It records\n DASH(to speed\/to race) **plus**(on) CAM(the river in Cambridgeshire, England).\nDefn: \u2026 or \"dashboard camera\"\/a video camera mounted on the dashboard or windscreen of a vehicle that records the view through the windscreen)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bear was very loud during short life (5)","output":"### Answer: BIFFO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bear\n FF(abbrev. for \"fortissimo\", a direction to play a music piece loudly) **contained in**(during) BIO-(prefix denoting a thing relating to life).\nDefn: \u2026 who was featured in the comic magazine, The Beano."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rebellious daughter isn't concealing viewpoint (9)","output":"### Answer: DISSIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rebellious\n [ D(abbrev. for \"daughter\") + ISN'T] **containing**(concealing) SIDE(a viewpoint\/an outlook which is in opposition to others' outlooks)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandon computer studies completely? I don't believe you (5,2,3)","output":"### Answer: LEAVE IT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: I don't believe you\n [LEAVE \u2026 OUT](to abandon\/fail to include something completely, in this case IT\/abbrev. for \"information technology\"\/computer studies)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Model order obeyed by well-disciplined setter? (3)","output":"### Answer: SIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Model,order obeyed by well-disciplined setter\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 for a painter or photographer; and 2nd: \u2026, a well-trained dog, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A sober lover left devastated by this music (6,6)","output":"### Answer: RAVEL\u2019S BOLERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: this music\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 devastated) [A SOBER LOVER + L(abbrev. for \"left) ].\nAs was Dudley Moore devastated by this and Bo Derek in the movie, Ten."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reading short review describing negotiations (5,7)","output":"### Answer: HORSE TRADING \n ### Explanation: Definition: negotiations\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 review) READING SHORT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticise musical style with standard backing (3)","output":"### Answer: RAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticise,musical style\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backing) PAR(standard\/the norm). Double defn: 1st: \u2026 severely; and 2nd: \u2026 with words recited rapidly and in time to an instrumental backing."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: University head taking risk with rollover (10)","output":"### Answer: CHANCELLOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: University head\n CHANCE(to risk\/to do something despite its danger or uncertain outcome) **plus**(with) **reversal of**(\u2026over) ROLL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Her poem on change may be arousing for others (9)","output":"### Answer: PHEROMONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: may be arousing for others\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 change) HER POEM ON.\nDefn: A chemical substance secreted by an individual that may arouse behavioural or physiological responses in members of the same species."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pop turned back as I entered to say goodbye (5)","output":"### Answer: ADIOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: goodbye\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turned back) SODA(pop\/a sweet carbonated drink) **containing**(as \u2026 entered) I."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smart card contains expensive piece (7)","output":"### Answer: SIDEARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: piece\n SIM(abbrev. for \"subscriber identity module\", the smart card\/microchip used in smartphones\/mobile phones with many IT capabilities) **containing**(contains) DEAR(expensive\/at high cost).\nDefn: \u2026, slang for a firearm\/a portable gun, in this case one worn at a person's side."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disorder in dingy port needs some backing (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTROPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disorder\n **Hidden in**(\u2026 some) **reversal of**(\u2026 backing) \"dingy port needs\".\nDefn: \u2026\/randomness, from the measure of the degree of disorder or randomness in a closed system, in thermodynamics."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Football legend receives 2 billion for a small stone (6)","output":"### Answer: PEBBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a small stone\n PELE(Brazilian football legend) **containing**(receives) BB(2 x abbrev. for \"billion\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Respite from work, which is not going well? (3,3)","output":"### Answer: OFF DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Respite from work,which is not going well\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/a day when one does not go to work; and 2nd: A period during which one is not as successful as usual \u2013 one of those days at work, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleared one ensnared by drug for adults (10)","output":"### Answer: EXONERATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cleared\n ONE **contained in**(ensnared by) [ E(abbrev. for the drug, Ecstasy) + X-RATED(the classification given to movies that are for adults only to watch) ].\nDefn: \u2026 from blame for a fault or offence."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offer alien a bathroom facility (5)","output":"### Answer: BIDET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bathroom facility\n BID(an offer, in response to a tender) + ET(abbrev. for \"extraterrestrial\"\/alien).\nDefn: \u2026 for washing one's genital and anal area."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Did I guess incorrectly? It's intentionally misleading (9)","output":"### Answer: DISGUISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: intentionally misleading\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 incorrectly) DID I GUESS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dodgy character turned over celebrities (4)","output":"### Answer: SPIV \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dodgy character\n **Reversal of**(turned over) VIPS(abbrev. for \"Very Important Persons\"\/celebrities).\nDefn: ..\/a petty criminal dealing in illicit goods."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knights, perhaps, caught defecting Nazi soldiers (8)","output":"### Answer: CHESSMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knights, perhaps\n C(abbrev. for \"caught\" in cricket scores) + HESS(Rudolf, Nazi who flew himself to Scotland in a single-handed attempt to negotiate peace in WW2\/did he actually defect?) + MEN(soldiers).\nDefn: Of these, examples\/perhaps are knights."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek character on terminus, having no small change (8)","output":"### Answer: MUTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: change\n MU(the 12th character of the Greek alphabet) + \"station\"(the first or last of which is a terminus on a railway line or a bus route) **minus**(having no) \"s\"(abbrev. for \"small\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Work against producing token performance (10)","output":"### Answer: COUNTERACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work against\n COUNTER(a token\/a small disc used in board games) + ACT(a performance by an artiste)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: It rearranges soil when the marrow is loosened (9)","output":"### Answer: EARTHWORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: It rearranges soil\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 is loosened) THE MARROW."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He takes on themes known to experienced types? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: THE ROPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: known to experienced types\n HE **contained in**(takes on\/puts on) TROPES(recurrent themes\/motifs).\nDefn: That, which are figuratively \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slowly introduce prayer for dead fellow involved in action (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DRIP FEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slowly introduce\n [ RIP(abbrev. for \"Rest In Peace\", a prayer for the dead) + F(abbrev. for \"fellow\") ] **contained in**(involved in) DEED(action\/something done).\nDefn: \u2026 fluid drop by drop using a drip\/a device for this purpose; not just medicine:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reckless sort varying speed, source of renewed commotion (9)","output":"### Answer: DESPERADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reckless sort\n **Anagram of**(varying) SPEED + **1st letter of**(source of) \"renewed\" + ADO(a commotion\/disturbance)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Staged production backed in Birmingham ardently (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Staged production\n **Hidden in**(in \u2026) **reversal of**(backed \u2026) \"Birmingham ardently\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A poet might use this independent publication linked to English network (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAGERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: A poet might use this\n I(abbrev. for \"Independent\", one not committed to a political party) + MAG(short for \"magazine\"\/a periodical publication) **plus**(linked to) E(abbrev. for \"English\") + RY(abbrev. for \"railway\"\/a network of train tracks and their operation).\nDefn: \u2026, ie. visually descriptive or figurative language to conjure up, well, images."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Note terrible trouble for subject of pedicurist's attention? (7)","output":"### Answer: TOENAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: subject of pedicurist's attention\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 terrible) NOTE + AIL(to trouble\/to afflict in mind or body)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cut endlessly vapid chatter (3)","output":"### Answer: GAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: vapid chatter\n \"gash\"(a long, deep cut or wound) **minus ****its last letter**(endlessly)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Two that stir in a haphazard way initially (2,5,4)","output":"### Answer: TO START WITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: initially\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 in a haphazard way) TWO THAT STIR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boost too in pitch after regular cancellations (5)","output":"### Answer: TONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boost\n \"too in pitch\" **minus ****its 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th letters**(after regular cancellations).\nDefn: \u2026\/something that invigorates."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maybe, caught striking (3)","output":"### Answer: OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe, caught,striking\n Double defn: 1st: In cricket, what a batsman is after being \"caught\", for example\/maybe; and 2nd: Descriptive of workers on strike\/striking."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artist close to park and a house bordering lake (5)","output":"### Answer: KAHLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n **Last letter of**(close to) \"park\" **plus**(and) A + HO(abbrev. for \"house\") **containing**(bordering) L(abbrev. for \"lake\").\nAnswer: \u2026, Frida, Mexican artist.\nA self-portrait:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A street cred ruined? It's not something professionals divulge (5,6)","output":"### Answer: TRADE SECRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's not something professionals divulge\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 ruined) A STREET CRED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brass instrument lacking a container (3)","output":"### Answer: TUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: container\n \"tuba\"(a musical instrument in the brass family) **minus**(lacking) \"a\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complaint from fancy mogul boarding airline? The opposite! (7)","output":"### Answer: LUMBAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complaint\n **Anagram of**(fancy) MOGUL **contained in**(boarding \u2026? The opposite) BA(abbrev. for the airline, British Airways).\nDefn: A medical \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ship pilot circles in the morning (7)","output":"### Answer: STEAMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ship\n STEER(to pilot\/to control the movement of a vessel or aircraft) **containing**(circles in) AM(abbrev. for \"ante meridium\"\/before noon\/the morning time)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Board game about to include first of some prickly stuff (5)","output":"### Answer: GORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: prickly stuff\n GO(a Japanese board game) + RE(about\/with reference to) **containing**(to include) **1st letter of**(first of) \"some\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manager is altering a set of free market beliefs? (9)","output":"### Answer: REAGANISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a set of free market beliefs\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 altering) MANAGER IS.\nDefn: The set of economic policies promoting free market capitalism advocated by former US President Ronald Reagan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One left in a lot of murkiness, being lazy? (6)","output":"### Answer: IDLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: being lazy\n I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + [ L(abbrev. for \"left\") **contained in**(in) **all, but last, letters of**(a lot of \u2026) \"dinge\"(dinginess\/murkiness\/not having enough light)]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Repeatedly, Las Vegan's behind favoured hitman (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSASSIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: hitman\n ASS,ASS(twice\/Repeatedly slang for one's behind\/backside, in the vocabulary of one from Las Vegas, America) + IN(favoured\/popular).\nDefn: \u2026\/killer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wild place with tree containing cold box, maybe (10)","output":"### Answer: RECEPTACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: box, maybe\n **Anagram of**(Wild) [PLACE **plus**(with) TREE] **containing**(containing) C(abbrev. for \"cold\").\nDefn: An example of which\/maybe is a box."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Last pair in extravaganza notably on the fringes are clownish (4)","output":"### Answer: ZANY \n ### Explanation: Definition: clownish\n **Last 2 letters of**(Last pair in) \"extravaganza\" + **1st and last letters of**(\u2026 on the fringes) \"notably\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Working sort first off with stamps welcoming latest of clientele? (10)","output":"### Answer: POSTMASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Working sort\n **Anagram of**(Working) [ \"sort\" **minus ****its 1st letter**(first off) **plus**(with) STAMPS] **containing**(welcoming) **last letter of**(latest of) \"clientele\".\nDefn:  One whose work involves selling stamps to a post office's clientele?  I could be wrong with this."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skirt pleated generally? Not altogether (4)","output":"### Answer: EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skirt\n **Hidden in**(\u2026? Not altogether) \"pleated generally\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A week taken in African country or another (6)","output":"### Answer: MALAWI \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\n [A + W(abbrev. for \"week\") ] **contained in**(taken in)MALI(an African country).\nDefn: \u2026 African country."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: British colleague with short catchy phrase creates commotion (8)","output":"### Answer: BALLYHOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: commotion\n B(abbrev. for \"British\") + ALLY(a colleague\/one who helps with another) + \"hook\"(a catchy phrase in a piece of popular music) **minus ****its last letter**(short \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cricket ground features this small centre attended by executives (10)","output":"### Answer: SCOREBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cricket ground features this\n S(abbrev. for \"small\") + CORE(the centre of something, a fruit, say) **plus**(attended by) BOARD(the committee of senior executives in an organisation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get unjustified blame with secure diplomat entering hidden danger (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: TAKE THE RAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get unjustified blame\n TAKE(to secure\/to achieve in getting) + [ HE(abbrev. for \"His\/Her Excellency\", form of address for a high-ranking diplomat such as an ambassador) **contained in**(entering) TRAP(a hidden danger\/a device or trick to catch one by surprise) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Egyptian ruler held unrestricted period for instruction (8)","output":"### Answer: TUTELAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: period for instruction\n TUT(King \u2026, short for Tutankhamen, ancient Egyptian ruler\/pharaoh) + **inner 2 letters of**(\u2026 unrestricted) \"held\" + AGE(a time period)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Something on top European chap for broadcast gets unwelcome feedback (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HATE MAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: unwelcome feedback\n HAT(something\/what you wear on top of your head) + E(abbrev. for \"European\") + **homophone of**(\u2026 for broadcast) \"male\"(a chap)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greatly respect Democrat put in a complicated situation (6)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greatly respect\n D(abbrev. for \"Democrat\", a member of the Democratic Party) **contained in**(put in) [A + MIRE(a complicated situation\/a mess from which it is difficult to escape) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One not being straight with set of engineers in ancient craft (6)","output":"### Answer: BIREME \n ### Explanation: Definition: ancient craft\n BI(short for \"bisexual\"\/one not being straight\/heterosexual) **plus**(with) REME(abbrev. for the \"Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers\", set of engineers in the British military).\nDefn: \u2026 with two banks of oars."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A secret place of illegal activity somewhere in the Arab world (4)","output":"### Answer: ADEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in the Arab world\n A + DEN(a place of illegal activity, an opium den, say).\nDefn: \u2026, specifically the city in Yemen."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: See red photograph (4)","output":"### Answer: SNAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: See red,photograph\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/suddenly lose one's self-control; and 2. \u2026\/snapshot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pound succeeded Dickensian character, female, past prime (9)","output":"### Answer: SHEEPFOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pound\n S(abbrev. for \"succeeded\") + HEEP(Uriah, character in Charles Dickens' novel \"David Copperfield\") + F(abbrev. for \"female\") + OLD(past the period\/years of one's prime).\nDefn:  \u2026\/enclosure."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Closely examine a little pink dress (5)","output":"### Answer: PROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Closely examine\n **1st letter of**(a little) \"pink\" + ROBE(a long, loose outer garment\/clothing\/dress)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proportion shown as harangue avoids extremes (5)","output":"### Answer: RATIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proportion\n \"oration\"(an formal speech given angrily or forcefully\/a harangue) **minus its 1st and last letters**(avoids extremes).\nDefn: \u2026 between two quantities."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rustic retreat housing a clergyman (5,4)","output":"### Answer: RURAL DEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: clergyman\n RURAL(rustic\/characteristic of the countryside, as opposed to the town) + DEN(a retreat\/a place where one can be alone) **containing**(housing) A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Travels with old woman in express one to hold up train? (10)","output":"### Answer: BRIDESMAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: one to hold up train\n [ RIDES(journeys on, say, a horse\/travels) **plus**(with) MA(an informal term for one's mother or an old woman) ] **contained in**(in) BID(to say\/to express, say, a greeting, as in \"to bid welcome\").\nDefn: \u2026, the train of a bride's wedding gown, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Green plug first person in Paris should insulate (4)","output":"### Answer: JADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Green\n AD(short for \"advertisement\"\/promotional material\/plug) **contained in**(\u2026 should insulate) JE(in the Parisian language, \"I\", the first person pronoun).\nDefn: The colour, \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: African golf club admits wife at noon (7)","output":"### Answer: RWANDAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: African\n [R AND A](or R&A, abbrev. for the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews in Scotland) **containing**(admits) W(abbrev. for \"wife\") **plus**(at) N(abbrev. for \"noon\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regular couple in Delft provide current address (7)","output":"### Answer: EFFENDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: address\n **2nd and 4th letters of**(Regular couple in) \"Delft\" + FEND(to provide\/to look after oneself without any help from others) + I(symbol for electrical current, in physics).\nDefn: An \u2026\/title of nobility in Turkey."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bank invested in soccer tournament to make killing (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CLEAN UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: to make killing\n LEAN(to tilt sideways\/to bank, as with an aircraft making a turn) **contained in**(invested in) CUP(a soccer tournament in which the winners are awarded a trophy in the form of a cup).\nDefn: \u2026\/to make a substantial gain or profit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Painter entertained by diplomat is Seurat (7)","output":"### Answer: MATISSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Painter\n **Hidden in**(entertained by) \"diplomat is Seurat\".\nAnswer: Henri \u2026, French painter:\n\u2026 and Georges Seurat, another French painter:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diamonds diamonds get you murdered! (4)","output":"### Answer: ICED \n ### Explanation: Definition: murdered\n ICE(slang for \"diamonds\", the precious stones made of carbon) + D(abbrev. for \"diamonds\", the suit in a deck of playing cards).\nDefn: Slang for \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Violin piece by leader strengthened position (10)","output":"### Answer: BRIDGEHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: strengthened position\n BRIDGE(the part of a violin over which its strings are stretched) **plus**(by) HEAD(leader\/chief).\nDefn: \u2026 secured by an army inside enemy territory from which to advance."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left cafe worried about university giving intended result (9)","output":"### Answer: EFFECTUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: giving intended result\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 worried) LEFT CAFE **containing**(about) U(abbrev. for \"university\").\nDefn: \u2026\/successful in producing the result aimed for."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A medic going round hospital for special case only (2,3)","output":"### Answer: AD HOC \n ### Explanation: Definition: for special case only\n A + DOC(short for \"doctor\", a medic) **containing**(going round) H(abbrev. for \"hospital\").\nDefn: \u2026\/for a particular purpose, as a necessity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: End to regulations in American airspace (5)","output":"### Answer: SINUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: airspace\n **Last letter of**(End to) \"regulations\" + IN + + US(abbrev. for things American).\nDefn: A cavity within a bone or other tissue in the body, which might be called an \"air space\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Driers that close when spinning (3-6)","output":"### Answer: TEA-CLOTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Driers\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 when spinning) THAT CLOSE.\nDefn: Cloth \u2026 used after washing dishes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandon vessel that may sink around Costa Rica (5)","output":"### Answer: SCRUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandon\n SUB(short for \"submarine\", a vessel that, by design, can sink into and operate underwater) **containing**(around) CR(international country code for Costa Rica)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Old stock about to come in for free (9)","output":"### Answer: EXTRICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: free\n EX-(prefix signifying \"once\"\/old) + TRITE(stock\/hackneyed, as in \"stock phrase\") **containing**(\u2026 to come in) CA(abbrev. for \"circa\"\/about\/approximately, when used in reference to years\/time periods)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Legal action going ahead (10)","output":"### Answer: PROCEEDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legal action,going ahead\n Double defn: 1st: The act of initiating legal action\/proceedings."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blade-wielder in leaving San Marino wounded (7)","output":"### Answer: OARSMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blade-wielder\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 wounded) [ \"in\" **deleted from**(leaving) \"San Marino\"].\nDefn: \u2026, ie. one who is wielding\/using an oar, of which the blade is the flat part put into the water."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nocturnal creatures in sleeping quarters freeze (7)","output":"### Answer: DORMICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nocturnal creatures\n DORM(short for \"dormitory\"\/a large room serving as sleeping quarters for a number of people) + ICE(to freeze\/to form ice)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preparation initially taken by sick? (4)","output":"### Answer: PILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preparation initially taken by sick?\n **1st letter of**(\u2026 initially) \"Preparation\" **plus**(taken by) ILL(sick\/unwell).\nDefn: Medical \u2026."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Piano used in old time musical work (5)","output":"### Answer: OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical work\n P(abbrev. for \"piano\", musical direction to play softly) **contained in**(used in) [ O(abbrev. for \"old\") + ERA(a long time period) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bondsman to have letters dictated for comedian (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ERNIE WISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: comedian\n ERNIE(acronym for \"Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment\", used in generating random prize-winning numbers in the UK Premium Bonds Lottery, and also a man's name, hence \"bondsman\") **plus**(to have) **homophone of**(\u2026 dictated) \"Ys\"(plural of the last but one letter in the English alphabet).\nDefn: \u2026, one half of the comedic duo, Morecambe and Wise."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left field of substandard runners hitting this? (3-3-4)","output":"### Answer: OFF-THE-WALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Left field\n Cryptic defn: For substandard runners, especially marathoners, there is a point in the race when the body gives way, and they are then said to have hit the wall.\nDefn: \u2026\/oddball\/eccentric."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criminals who run insolvent businesses? (9)","output":"### Answer: RECEIVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminals,who run insolvent businesses\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 who accept or buy stolen goods; and 2nd: Those who are appointed by a court to manage the financial affairs of insolvent\/bankrupt businesses\/companies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sunshine modified temperature in shelter (6,3)","output":"### Answer: NISSEN HUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: shelter\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 modified) SUNSHINE + T(abbrev. for \"temperature\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Turned up to run clubs perhaps as hobby (7)","output":"### Answer: PURSUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: hobby\n **Reversal of**(Turned) UP **plus**(to) R(abbrev. for \"run\", in cricket scores) + SUIT(an example of which\/perhaps in card games is \"clubs\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intend shortly to enclose grey brain part (7)","output":"### Answer: MEDULLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: brain part\n \"mean\"(to intend\/aim to serve a purpose) **minus ****its last letter**(shortly) **containing**(to enclose) DULL(grey\/lacking brightness).\nAnswer: Short for \"medulla oblongata\", the lowest part of the brain stem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: River rising to claim female, small and delicate (5)","output":"### Answer: ELFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: small and delicate\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 rising, in a down clue) NILE(river in Africa) **containing**(to claim) F(abbrev. for \"female\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cuts links with space station (5)","output":"### Answer: DOCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cuts,links with space station\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 the end of an animal's, say, a dog's tail; and 2nd: As when a spacecraft \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Page taken from agreements in book before Romans (4)","output":"### Answer: ACTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: book before Romans\n \"p\"(abbrev. for \"page\") **deleted from**(taken from) \"pacts\"(formal agreements\/deals).\nDefn: Book preceding Romans in the New Testament of the Bible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cab door being slammed in the city (7)","output":"### Answer: CORDOBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 being slammed) CAB DOOR.\nDefn: \u2026 in Spain."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cold girl in charge of major sporting event (7)","output":"### Answer: CLASSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: major sporting event\n C(abbrev. for \"cold\") + LASS(a girl\/young woman) + IC(abbrev. for \"in charge\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Small picture shows day when teachers get more training (5)","output":"### Answer: INSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small picture,day when teachers get more training\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 inserted within the border of a larger one; and 2nd: Acronym for \"in-service training\" carried out in a period of 5 days in most schools in the UK when teachers do not train but are themselves trained."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Editor turning stingy leads to our sort of attitude (9)","output":"### Answer: DEMEANOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: sort of attitude\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turning) ED(abbrev. for \"editor\") + MEAN(stingy\/tight-fisted) **plus**(leads to) OUR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Happy at home about nothing? There's argument (10)","output":"### Answer: CONTENTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: argument\n CONTENT(happy\/satisfied) + IN(at home\/not out of the house) **containing**(about) O(letter representing 0\/nothing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Some modest poetry (4)","output":"### Answer: ODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: poetry\n **Hidden in**(Some) \"modest\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unusual demand that you let me through? (3-2-3-3)","output":"### Answer: OUT-OF-THE-WAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unusual\n \"OUT OF THE WAY!\"(\"out of my way!\"\/a demand for whoever to move aside and let me through)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Given pictures \u2014 dullest art, I fancy (11)","output":"### Answer: ILLUSTRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Given pictures\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 fancy) DULLEST ART, I."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fiddles \u2014 prime requirements for the orchestra, you suspect (4)","output":"### Answer: TOYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fiddles\n **1st letters, respectively, of**(prime requirements for) \"the orchestra, you suspect\".\nDefn: \u2026\/touches nervously."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Older sibling who keeps an unwelcome eye on you? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: BIG BROTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Older sibling,who keeps an unwelcome eye on you\n Double defn: 1st: What you might call your older brother; and 2nd: Term for a person or organisation that you think has complete control and keeps watch on you."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One may be missed in an instant (9)","output":"### Answer: HEARTBEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One may be missed,an instant\n Double defn: 1st: Literally, what your heart might skip\/miss; and 2nd: A very short period\/instant of time."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greek punishment backed by one Conservative (5)","output":"### Answer: DORIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 backed) ROD(the \u2026\/punishment, as exemplified by the instrument used, as in \"spare the rod \u2026\") **plus**(backed by) [ I(Roman numeral for \"one\") + C(abbrev. for a member of the Conservative Party) ].\nDefn: An ancient \u2026 dialect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 24 April, so stormy (7)","output":"### Answer: POLARIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 24\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 stormy) APRIL, SO.\nDefn: \u2026(solution to 24 down), specifically the North Star."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Majestic gallery with cunning exterior (7)","output":"### Answer: STATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Majestic\n TATE(one of a family of art galleries, in the UK) **contained in**(with \u2026 exterior) SLY(cunning\/crafty)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Easy task that keeps learner secure (6)","output":"### Answer: CLINCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: secure\n CINCH(an easy task, requiring minimal effort to perform) **containing**(that keeps) L(letter displayed by a learner driver).\nDefn: \u2026\/to win or to achieve an objective, say)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Irish turning up to celebrate their 1916 event? (6)","output":"### Answer: RISING \n ### Explanation: Definition: their 1916 event\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 turning up, in a down clue) IR(abbrev. for \"Irish\") + SING(to celebrate\/to honour publicly).\nDefn: \u2026, viz. the Easter Rising or Easter Rebellion in Ireland, starting 24 April 1916.\nCross-references: Clue 27 across, and yesterday's date."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roofer may be working here as an act of generosity (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE HOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roofer may be working here,as an act of generosity\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026, literally; and 2nd: Figuratively, \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Check car before start of travel (5)","output":"### Answer: AUDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\n AUDI(car manufactured by the German company, Audi AG) **plus**(before) **1st letter of**(start of) \"travel\".\nDefn: A systematic \u2026, of an organisation's financials, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandon vermouth? Don't be silly! (4,3,2)","output":"### Answer: COME OFF IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't be silly\n [COME OFF](to abandon\/to be off\/to stop taking or accepting, as in \"I've come off my heart medication\") + IT(an informal term for Italian vermouth).\nDefn: \u2026\/an expression telling one to stop talking or behaving foolishly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A container slightly open (4)","output":"### Answer: AJAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: slightly open\n A + JAR(a container)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Don't go so fast providing son with information (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SLOW DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't go so fast\n S(abbrev. for \"son\") **plus**(providing \u2026 with) LOWDOWN(information\/the facts about something)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gestures of respect German observes in the auditorium? (8)","output":"### Answer: CURTSEYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gestures of respect\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in the auditorium) [ \"Kurt\"(a German man's name) + \"sees\"(observes\/watches) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: This writer lacked a single bit of inspiration? You surprise me! (1,3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: I HAD NO IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: This writer lacked a single bit of inspiration,You surprise me\n Double defn: 1st: This writer\/I had no\/lacked a single bit of inspiration\/idea; and 2nd: \u2026\/what you're telling me is totally new to me."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Not keeping up to date with rent's said to be bad (9)","output":"### Answer: TARDINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not keeping up to date with\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 to be bad) RENT'S SAID."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Present opportunities are in store here (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GIFT SHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Present opportunities are in store here\n Cryptic defn: \"Present opportunities\" as in \"things that can be bought to be given to someone\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Co-operate in drama and dance (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PLAY BALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Co-operate\n PLAY(drama acted out on the stage) **plus**(and) BALL(a dance\/a social function involving dancing)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Payment demanded for stored electricity? (6)","output":"### Answer: CHARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Payment demanded,stored electricity\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026 for goods and services; and 2nd: \u2026 in a battery or a battery-operated device."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Difficult feature of card game ending in controversy (6)","output":"### Answer: TRICKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Difficult\n TRICK(in card games such as bridge, a round of cards played and won by a player or a partnership) + **last letter of**(ending in) \"controversy\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Victims of ridicule making objections audible (5)","output":"### Answer: BUTTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Victims of ridicule\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 audible) \"buts\"(objections, as in \"I want no ifs and buts about it\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrity in tabloid? (4)","output":"### Answer: STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrity,tabloid\n Double defn: 2nd: \u2026, an example of which\/? is the Daily Star newspaper in the UK or the Star magazine in the US."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cooked last of three dishes perhaps lacking third of meat? (9,4)","output":"### Answer: SHEPHERDS PIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: dishes perhaps\n **Anagram of**(Cooked) [**last letter of**(last of) \"three\" + \"dishes perhaps\" **minus ****3rd letter of**(lacking third of) \"meat\" ].\nDefn: Examples\/perhaps of dishes. (I may be wrong here about the definition, as it is unusually placed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Little-known degree held by Guardian's head of entertainment (7)","output":"### Answer: OBSCURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little-known\n BSC(abbrev. for the degree of \"Bachelor of Science\") **contained in**(held by) [ OUR(the self-referential possessive pronoun of the newspaper in which this puzzle appears\/Guardian's) + **1st letter of**(head of) \"entertainment\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snappier person coming over (7)","output":"### Answer: CROSSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snappier,person coming over\n Double defn: 1st: More snappy\/cross\/irritated; and 2nd: \u2026\/one who crosses, across the bridge, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Call up first wife, having received go-ahead (5)","output":"### Answer: EVOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call up\n EVE(the de-facto first wife in the human race, per the Bible) **containing**(having received) OK(the okay\/the go-ahead\/approval to proceed)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Left in pieces after contestant finally made a mistake (7,2)","output":"### Answer: TRIPPED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: made a mistake\n [RIPPED UP](left in pieces\/destroyed after being torn into pieces) **placed after**(after) **last letter of**(\u2026 finally) \"contestant\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smarten up pages around margin (5)","output":"### Answer: PRIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smarten up\n PP(2 x abbrev. for \"page\"\/pages) **containing**(around) RIM(the margin\/the edge of an object)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thought to have left out light meal (9)","output":"### Answer: REFECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: light meal\n \"reflection\"(thought\/the process of thinking\/considering something) **minus**(to have \u2026 out) \"l\"(abbrev. for \"left\").\nDefn: A literary term for \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: NB regular treatment needed for part of arm (3,6)","output":"### Answer: GUN BARREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of arm\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 treatment) NB REGULAR.\nDefn: \u2026, a fire-arm, that is."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Delayed training in troublesome communications app (5)","output":"### Answer: SKYPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: communications app\n PESKY(troublesome\/being a nuisance) **with its** PE(abbrev. for \"physical education\"\/physical training) **moved to the end of the word**(Delayed \u2026 in \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Transport official parking in trendy part of town (9)","output":"### Answer: INSPECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transport official\n P(abbrev. for \"parking\") **contained in**(in) [ IN(trendy\/fashionable) + SECTOR(part of\/a district in a town)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Father certainly repelled love goddess (5)","output":"### Answer: FREYA \n ### Explanation: Definition: love goddess\n FR(abbrev. for \"Father\", as a form of address for a priest) + **reversal of**(\u2026 repelled) AYE(yes!\/certainly!\/for sure!).\nDefn: \u2026; and also goddess of beauty, fertility, and sex, and other things."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suffer to keep up (7)","output":"### Answer: SUSTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suffer,to keep up\n Double defn: 1st: \u2026\/experience, as in \"to sustain injuries\"; and 2nd: \u2026\/to support."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Receding storm in film of the open seas (7)","output":"### Answer: PELAGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: of the open seas\n **Reversal of**(Receding) GALE(a storm\/strong wind) **contained in**(in) PIC(short for \"picture\"\/a film\/movie).\nDefn: A technical term for \u2026"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feign reluctance to give reason for theatre closure? (4,4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: PLAY HARD TO GET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feign reluctance\n Cryptic defn: If one cannot easily get a play to stage, that could be a reason to close the theatre down."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Could it be confusing to an Irish student of old? (9)","output":"### Answer: HISTORIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: student of old\n **Anagram of**(Could it be confusing) TO AN IRISH."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feet heard to stop for a while (5)","output":"### Answer: PAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to stop for a while\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 heard) \"paws\"(the feet of animals, having claws and pads)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Employ pundit, regardless of pressure (5)","output":"### Answer: EXERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Employ\n \"expert\"(a pundit\/one well-versed in a particular subject or field) **minus**(regardless of) \"p\"(abbrev. of \"pressure\", in physics).\nDefn: \u2026\/to apply, a force or influence, say."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Edit clue, first of four condemned as underhand (9)","output":"### Answer: DECEITFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: underhand\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 condemned) [EDIT CLUE + **1st letter of**(first of) \"four\" ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Views from master with time to go into particulars (9)","output":"### Answer: PROSPECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Views\n PRO(short for \"professional\", a master in his\/her field) **plus**(with) [ T(abbrev. for \"time\") **contained in**(to go into) SPECS(short for \"specifications\"\/particulars of the design and materials used for make something) ]."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moved cautiously and led on, scratching head (5)","output":"### Answer: EASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moved cautiously\n \"teased\"(led on\/tempted someone sexually but without the intention of seeing it through) **minus its 1st letter**(scratching head)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oppose return to university student on vacation (4,2,7)","output":"### Answer: COME UP AGAINST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oppose\n [COME UP AGAIN](to return to university\/to be up\/at university, again) + \"student\" **minus its inner letters**(on vacation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Majority think again briefly when cutting caper (13)","output":"### Answer: PREPONDERANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Majority\n \"re-ponder\"(to ponder again\/to think again\/to reconsider) **minus ****its last letter**(briefly) **contained in**(when cutting) PRANCE(to caper\/to walk around with exaggerated movements)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Earth's level area included in test (9)","output":"### Answer: PLANETARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Earth's\n PLANE(a level\/a flat surface) + [ A(abbrev. for \"area\") **contained in**(included in) TRY(to test\/to attempt doing something) ].\nDefn: \u2026\/relating to our planet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imagined country united after one king, then another, beheaded queen (9)","output":"### Answer: RURITANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imagined country\n U(abbrev. for \"united\") **placed after**(after one) R(abbrev. for \"Rex\"\/king) **plus**(then another) R(ditto) + \"Titania\"(in folklore, Queen of the Fairies) **minus ****its 1st letter**(beheaded \u2026).\nDefn: \u2026\/fictional Central European country created by author Anthony Hope."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frantic Yale fugitive not fit, sadly, for such a place (3,6)","output":"### Answer: IVY LEAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frantic Yale fugitive not fit, sadly, for such a place\n **Anagram of**(Frantic\/ \u2026, sadly?) [Yale + \"fugitive\" **minus**(not) \"fit\"]. There seems to be 2 anagram indicators.\nDefn: \u2026, ie. one of the long-established universities in eastern USA, of which Yale is one; and at which a fugitive from Yale would not fit."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fibre's length unchanged on rotation (5)","output":"### Answer: SISAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fibre\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 on rotation) [ L(abbrev. for \"length\") + AS IS(unchanged from the state of something at present) ].\nFrom this:   \u2026 to this:"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bound work with scarlet cover (5)","output":"### Answer: ROPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bound\n OP(abbrev. for \"opus\", a large-scale artistic work) **contained in**(with \u2026 cover) RED(the colour like scarlet)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Large leaf taken from soil often flipped over (5)","output":"### Answer: FOLIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large leaf\n **Hidden in**(taken from) **reversal of**(\u2026 flipped over) \"soil often\".\nDefn: \u2026, ie. a page of a large-size book."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bobcat's ready you sound unprepared (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPROMPTU \n ### Explanation: Definition: unprepared\n I'M(contraction of \"I am\"\/\"Bobcat is\", ie. with the setter using the self-referential pronoun) PROMPT(ready\/immediate, as in \"a ready answer to your question\") + **homophone of**(\u2026 sound) \"you\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Part of PIN derives from dates at middle school (5)","output":"### Answer: THIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of PIN\n **Middle letter of**(\u2026 at middle) \"dates\" + HIGH(short for \"high school\").\nDefn: \u2026\/leg."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: He takes time to replace front of arch (5)","output":"### Answer: THIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: He takes\n T(abbrev. for \"time\") **replacing**(to replace) **1st letter of**(front of) \"chief\"(arch-\/prefix signifying \"principal\").\nDefn: \u2026 illegally."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dubious new curate settled in (9)","output":"### Answer: UNCERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dubious\n **Anagram of**(\u2026 settled) [ N(abbrev. for \"new\" + CURATE) ] + IN."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Speaker's examination holds two thirds of Conservatives to account after recall (10)","output":"### Answer: ORATORICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Speaker's\n ORAL(a spoken examination) **containing**(holds) [ **4 out of 6 letters of**(two thirds of) \"Tories\"(members of the Conservative Party in the UK) **plus**(to) **reversal of**(\u2026 after recall) AC(abbrev. for \"account\") ].\nDefn: \u2026\/relating to the speaker\/orator."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abandon issue in conversation (4)","output":"### Answer: CEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandon\n **Homophone of**(\u2026 in conversation) \"seed\"(issue\/offspring).\nDefn: \u2026\/give up"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unduly long odds of Daley's uncontrolled dive taking first place (7)","output":"### Answer: SPINDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unduly long\n **1st, 3rd and 5th letters of**(odds of) \"Daley\" **placed after**(\u2026 taking first place) SPIN(an uncontrolled dive\/revolving descent of a aircraft.\nDefn: \u2026\/tall and thin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fancied horse in one of the Classics (7)","output":"### Answer: PEGASUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancied horse in one of the Classics\n Cryptic defn: A winged horse in Classical Greek mythology."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: I'm sorry to be taken aback by retraction of girl's word of praise (7)","output":"### Answer: HOSANNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: word of praise\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 to be taken aback) OH!(like \"I'm sorry\", an apology for having made a mistake) **plus**(by) **reversal of**(retraction of) ANNA(a girl's name)'S .\nDefn: \u2026 in Christianity."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Apparently empty box provides source of amusement (7)","output":"### Answer: CARTOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of amusement\n **[O(letter representing 0\/nothing) contained in]**(Apparently empty) CARTON(a small, light box)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unfinished article on vacuous mystery story (4)","output":"### Answer: MYTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: story\n \"The\"(article in grammar) **minus ****its last letter**(Unfinished \u2026) **placed after**(on) \"mystery\" **minus ****its inner letters**(vacuous \u2026)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Set a nice clue about Mass for Christian unity (10)","output":"### Answer: ECUMENICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: for Christian unity\n **Anagram of**(Set) A NICE CLUE **containing**(about) M(symbol for \"mass\" in physics)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Musical work about Desperate Dan initially striking gold is rejected. I'm crushed! (7,2)","output":"### Answer: TRODDEN ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm crushed\n **Reversal of**(\u2026 is rejected) { NONET(a musical work for nine voices or instruments) **containing**(about) **1st letters, respectively, of**(\u2026 initially) \"Desperate Dan\" **plus**(striking) OR(gold colour in heraldry) ] }."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: The best student's thought ahead (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: The best\n L(letter displayed by a learner\/student driver) **placed after**(\u2026 ahead) IDEA(a thought\/a notion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Third-rate writer wanting recognition for repetitive composition (5)","output":"### Answer: CANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: repetitive composition\n C(letter indicating third-rate, after A and B) + ANON(put at the end of writing to indicate that its originator's identity is withheld\/wanting recognition).\nDefn: \u2026, with the same melody repeated in overlapping passages."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Get to grips with tone of opening piece (6,3)","output":"### Answer: MASTER KEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: opening piece\n MASTER(to get to grips with\/to gain control of) **plus**(with) KEY(the tone\/pitch of a musical piece or one's voice).\nDefn: \u2026\/a thing that opens any lock or security device."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beginning to be keen on securing second term for Trump (5)","output":"### Answer: INTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginning\n INTO(to be keen on\/to be interested in) **containing**(securing) **2nd letter of**(second term for) \"Trump\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rights to seclusion in lavatories broached by couple opening club in Milan (9)","output":"### Answer: PRIVACIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rights to seclusion\n PRIVIES(lavatories\/toilets located in a small shed outside a house) **contained in**(broached by) **1st 2 letters of**(couple opening) \"A.C. Milan\"(a professional football club based in Milan)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Getting rid of potential wordplay for \"diagonal\" lacking an \"a\" (10)","output":"### Answer: OFFLOADING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Getting rid of\n Reverse clue\/potential wordplay: **Anagram of**(**OFF**)** LOADING** = [ \"diagonal\" **minus**(lacking an) \"a\"]."}